It then operated as a movie theatre, mainly showing foreign language film, until 1951 when the building was demolished.
[4] Designed by architect Eugene De Rosa, the theatre was originally named the Norworth Theatre, and was named for its builder, the songwriter and actor Jack Norworth (best known for writing the lyrics to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "Shine On, Harvest Moon").
[1] Norworth built the theatre with the intent of managing it and using it as a place for he and his wife, the actress Nora Bayes, to perform.
[4] Both Northworth and Bayes starred in the production along with the comedian Harry Watson Jr. and actress Lillian Lorraine.
[4][1] Norworth's tenure as the operator and owner of the theatre was short lived, and he sold it just four months after it opened.