Regent Theatre
820 E. Genesee Street,
Syracuse,
NY
13210
820 E. Genesee Street,
Syracuse,
NY
13210
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Previously operated by: Kallet Theaters Inc.
Previous Names: University Regent Theatre
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The Regent Theatre was opened on September 12, 1914 with Estelle Mardo in “The Littlest Rebel”.Later taken over by Kallet Theatres who operated it as a second run often double feature house. It was closed on December 28, 1957 with Robert Vaughn “No Time to Be Young” & Sal Mineo in “The Young Don’t Cry”.
The Regent Theatre was sold to Syracuse University in 1958 and renamed University Regent Theatre. It was thereafter used for a time by the university as repertory/revival/film festival venue. In addition to 35mm the university added 16mm carbon arc projectors to aid in the presentation of repertory films.
The Regent Theatre was demolished in 1980 and the John D. Archibold Theatre was built on the site.
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In 1965 the University did extensive renovations to allow the Regent to be used as a stage and performing arts venue in addition to film presentations. Slowly over time the use of the Regent for film subsided.
The Regent Theatre launched September 12, 1914 with Estelle Mardo as “The Littlest Rebel.” The theatre was wired for sound to remain viable. Kallet Circuit took on the venue operating apparently until December 28, 1957 with “No Time to Be Young” and “The Young Don’t Cry.” The venue was gifted to Syracuse University where, in its post-commercial theatrical years, it was renamed as the University Regent Theatre with live plays and repertory film. Syracuse replaced the venue in 1980 with a contemporary building.