Stanley Theatre [Philadelphia]
type: Item
label: Stanley Theatre
description: former movie theater and theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Wikidata source: Q43386004
EUTA research ID II: 509
Field: architecture
Type of information: Performance venue
Importance: Not rated
Address: 1902-1910 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Country: USA
City: Philadelphia
Wikidata instance: Q24354
Wikidata instance: Q19860854
Carthalia ID: 4799
Note: Theatre and cinema, built 1921 by Hoffman-Hennon architects. Opened 28 Jan 1921 with the film Forbidden Fruit. Named in honour of Stanley Mastbaum (the already existing Stanley Theatre at another site was renamed Stanton Theatre, later Milgram Theatre). Originally 3000 seats, later 2916 seats, after 1959: 2300 seats. Closed 20 Jan 1970. Demolished 1973 in favour of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange building.
opening date: 1921-01-28T00:00:00Z
demolished: 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z
closure date: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z