Star Theatre
Description
Using time-lapse photography, the film shows the demolition of the famous Star Theatre. Judging from the various exposures, the work must have gone on for a period of approximately thirty days. The theater opened in 1861 as "Wallack's Theatre," and was re-christened the "Star" in 1883. It was well known for it's excellent productions, and a number of celebrated actors and actresses worked there, among them Ellen Terry. The celebrated English actor Henry Irving made his first stage appearance in America at the Star.
Runtime
2 min
Series
Subjects
- Commercial buildings (9)
- Theaters (79)
- Wrecking (3)
- Time lapse cinematography (5)
- Construction workers (10)
- Historic buildings (20)
Contributor
Geography
Date of Publication
1902
Database
Alexander Street
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