Apollo Theatre
6 Bay Street,
Hull,
MA
02045
6 Bay Street,
Hull,
MA
02045
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Opened in 1918 and closed in 1956, The Patriot Ledger newspaper recently did a story on the efforts to restore a mural in the entranceway ceiling. The mural, with frolicking cherubs above a banner saying “latest reviews of peace and war from all over the world'‘ will hopefully be photographed and redone.
In 2005, owner Dennis Anastos reconstructed the corner building into two townhouses and office space, thus it will never be a moviehouse again.
Eva Leonard was the theater’s pianist during the silent movie era. Thanks in advance, to anyone who can provide more information.
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I was in this area last week, cycling through from Quincy to the very tip of Hull. The whole 6-7 miles of this hook is a current sleepy resort town, but bustling during the summer. I was wondering why I never saw even a small theater here as one is deserving of one here. They have a small boardwalk, shops, neighborhoods, sprawl and nice restaurants. They definitely need a single or twin theater soon.
This website has a watercolor painting of the Apollo Theater (near the bottom of the page). In case the link expires, the following text accompanies the painting:
“APOLLO THEATER
Meet me at the Apollo to catch the latest flick, be it a “silent†or a “talkieâ€. A popular pastime of many film-lovers in 1920 became an important night out and a chance to view Hollywood’s biggest stars; Bette Davis, Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo and Jimmy Stewart, among a few. The 600 seat Apollo, owned and operated by the Anastos family, opened in 1918 showing feature movies, newsreels and short subjects. Silent film action was enhanced by an accomplished pianist, Hull’s own Eva Leonard and movie-goers would purchase snacks at Anastos Spa before the show. The 600 seat Apollo delighted thousands of Hull residents and summer guests until 1960, when it closed its doors. Part of the building collapsed in the 1980’s and in 2005 the grand old theater was renovated for condos and retail space".
Address should be changed to 6 Bay Street.
The Apollo in Nantasket section of Hull is listed in the 1927 Film Daily Yearbook as having 700 seats and open 7 days per week.
There is a section of Hull known as Kenberma, located near Nantasket Beach. In the 1927 Film Daily Yearbook, under “Kenberma” MA there is listed a South Shore Theatre, with 400 seats open 4 days per week.