Apex Theater
4813 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington,
DC
20016
4813 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington,
DC
20016
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Previously operated by: K-B Theatres
Architects: John J. Zink
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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This beautifully designed Streamline Moderne style movie house, designed by reknowned architect John Zink, opened November 20, 1940 with Don Ameche in “Down Argentine Way”. All seating was on a single floor.
In addition to the sumptuous auditorium, the theater also featured a "crying room" and another area also enclosed in soundproof glass.
The Apex Theater closed in 1976 and was torn down in 1977 to make way for an office building.
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The Apex opened on November 20, 1940. Its opening attraction was “Down Argentine Way” starring Betty Grable, Don Ameche, and Carmen Miranda.
Posted a few photos from a 1940’s book:
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Thanks for the photos MrBluehaunt,and Jack.
was the theatrical run of PATTON in 70mm? what else played here as such?
“Patton” played its first-run engagement at the Apex from March of 1970 to July of 1970.
What a beautiful facade – simple, clean, elegant. Wish The Apex was still around.
In 1977, right after the Apex was demolished, I came into possession of a lot of beautiful pieces of brass from its interior stairway. Oddly, i still have these — always hoping to put them to respectful good use — but have neve been able to place them into visual context. I’d welcome seeing any pics of the theater’s interior.
Just posted two original photos of the medallions ( in color ) that were on the front of the Apex Theatre.
November 20th, 1940 grand opening ad in photo section
Growing up in the DC area during the 1960s and 70s, I enjoyed many wonderful movie experiences in this theater. Gone With the Wind’s 70 mm reserved seat engagement played this theater fall ‘67 through spring '68. Also saw Yours, Mine and Ours and Airport '75 here. Screen had a beautiful gathered cerise silk curtain that rose up. Remember the unique lighting fixtures as mentioned by sstrack. Was sorry to see it come down for another soulless office building.