Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre

1144 Madison Avenue,
New York, NY 10028

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Previously operated by: Trans-Lux Movies Corp.

Architects: Thomas White Lamb

Styles: Art Deco

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Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre

The Trans-Lux 85th Street Theatre opened on November 1, 1937 as a newsreel theatre.

Closed in the mid-1980’s it was demolished in the 1990’s

Contributed by Gerald A. DeLuca

Recent comments (view all 31 comments)

unowen
unowen on May 27, 2012 at 6:05 pm

I saw movies here as a kid, in the 70’s it was a GREAT theatre. I grew up on the West side, and on Saturday’s, I’d trek across the park to this Trans-Lux.

I remember when you walked in, there was like a ‘path’ – my memories a little fuzzy, but, it was a BIG theatre inside.

unowen
unowen on May 27, 2012 at 6:05 pm

I saw movies here as a kid, in the 70’s it was a GREAT theatre. I grew up on the West side, and on Saturday’s, I’d trek across the park to this Trans-Lux.

I remember when you walked in, there was like a ‘path’ – my memories a little fuzzy, but, it was a BIG theatre inside.

Garth
Garth on August 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm

I saw “Valentino” here on its premiere in 1977. Can’t say I recall any details about the theatre . But I do know I’ve never met another person who saw the movie.

jwb429
jwb429 on December 26, 2013 at 12:27 am

I am now almost 81 years old, but I loved to go to this theater when I was a kid. I lived in New York about 5 blocks away and on Saturday morning they played serials like “Perils of Pauline.” Comfortable and nice experience

rickmarin
rickmarin on March 29, 2016 at 5:56 am

Caligula debuted here on February 1st, 1980

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on March 29, 2016 at 1:55 pm

You’ve got the wrong Trans-Lux, rickmarin. “CALIGULA” opened at the Trans-Lux East.

SethLewis
SethLewis on March 29, 2016 at 7:36 pm

This was an old school neighbourhood house for most of my lifetime mid-60s onwards with an interesting mix of programming…some soft-core day dating with Broadway, some showcase (WB, UA & Universal circuits) and at the end some first run And Saturday matinees with matrons!

SethLewis
SethLewis on April 24, 2023 at 9:39 am

Saw Bullitt & Bonnie & Clyde double Secret of Santa Vittoria The Hot Rock (twice) and several others here throughout the 60s and 70s

rivest266
rivest266 on June 14, 2023 at 10:23 pm

Opened on October 30th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on June 17, 2023 at 3:46 am

rivest266, it did not post.

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