Star Theatre

389 Jay Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Previous Names: Holmes Star Theatre

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Star Theatre

The Star Theatre was opened on September 15, 1890 with 2,238 seats. It was operated by Colonel John W. Holmes. A certificate of occupancy dated August 27, 1927 shows a 1,410 seat theatre located at 389 Jay Street. The name of the owner is listed as Hyde & Behman Amusement Company who had operated the Star Theatre since January 1896.

The Star Theatre was demolished in March 1948.

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Ken Roe
Ken Roe on August 21, 2013 at 4:52 pm

The Star Theatre was screening movies in 1908. In the early-1940’s, movies were part of the burlesque program, and it also screened Italian movies in the mid-1940’s.

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