Cine Theater

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Cine Theater Soundex Code C500

2516 W. Devon Avenue

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.