Algonquin Arts Theatre
173 Main Street,
Manasquan,
NJ
08736
173 Main Street,
Manasquan,
NJ
08736
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Algonquin Arts (Official)
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Previously operated by: Clearview Cinemas, Independent Theater Service Inc., Walter Reade Theatres
Functions: Movies (Classic), Movies (First Run), Performing Arts
Previous Names: Algonquin Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
732.528.9211
Manager:
732.528.9211
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Opened on May 27, 1938 with Shirley Temple in “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm”. Remained a single screen until closing on January 28, 1981 with Goldie Hawn in “Private Benjamin”. Sat vacant until 1992 when a non-profit organization took it over. Reopened as a performing arts center in 1994. At the grand reopening, tickets were sold for the 1938 price of 15 cents for adults and 9 cents for children. The 1938 winner of the “name the theatre” contest was also present for the 1994 reopening. Also shows classic and first run movies.
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Some of my photos from May 2005:
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Marquee photo:
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Listed as a Walter Reade Theater in the 1970 Film Daily Yearbook.
Listed as part of Independent Theater Service, Inc. in the 1956 Film Daily Yearbook.
Nice article:
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According to the 2nd paragraph of this article, Clearview was leasing this theatre in 1994:
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April 1954 poster added courtesy of Bob Randolph.