Embassy 49th Street Theatre - Bill Morrison collection, courtesy of the Shubert Archive.

Embassy 49th Street Theatre

155 W. 49th St., New York, NY
Seats (approximate)
300
Built
1914
Closed
1933
Demolished
1987

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Previously
known as
Previously known as
World Theatre
Westminster Cinema
Charles Hopkins Theatre
Punch and Judy Theatre
Description
Murray & Dana, architects. Actor-producer Charles Hopkins built and managed this intimate playhouse. In 1926, Hopkins renamed it after himself. Once the Depression hit, it was no longer possible to sustain it, and Hopkins leased the venue to movie exhibitors. It was first an all-British cinema, then foreign films, then second-run Hollywood fare. Finally, pornography became the policy, and "Deep Throat" had its premiere here in 1972. Eventually, more respectable movies returned. In 1987, it was razed.
Media
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LIST OF PRODUCTIONS

  • Embassy 49th Street Theatre
    Movies
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    Named 1982
    Named 1982
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  • World Theatre
    Foreign films; X-Rated films
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    Named 1935
    Named 1935
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  • Westminster Cinema
    British films
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    Named 1934
    Named 1934
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