Cine Theater
Cine Theater Soundex Code C500
Chicago, IL 60659
Opened: Saturday, September 4, 1937.
Status: Closed April 1951.
Style: Art Moderne
Seats: 1,200
Operated by: Balaban & Katz
Architectural Firm: Rapp & Rapp
The Rapp & Rapp-designed Cine was opened Saturday, September 4, 1937 in the neighborhood of West Ridge, on Devon Avenue at Maplewood Avenue. The Cine closed in 1953? and was converted into Boys World, a clothing store. The former theater has housed the Viceroy of India, an Indian restaurant for many years.
Photos
RPWRHS photo T026-0103 shows the Cine Theater, 2516 W. Devon Avenue. Movies showing: Slim, starring Pat O'Brien, and Super-Sleuth starring Jack Oakie and Ann Southern. 1937.
RPWRHS photo T026-0108 shows the Cine Theater, 2516 W. Devon Avenue. Interior, stairs leading to balcony. No date given.