March 11, 1927 • New York City

The Roxy Theatre

Cathedral of the Motion Picture

A Monument of Grandeur

5,920

Seat Capacity

A grand rotunda rising into the heavens, enveloped in crushed velvet and glowing marquee gold. It stood as one of the most spectacular and luxurious movie palaces ever constructed during the silent film era.

In New York City, Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel opened the Roxy Theatre, forever changing the landscape of cinematic exhibition. Beyond its breathtaking scale, it established a standard of architectural opulence and theatrical presentation. The magic of the silver screen came alive beneath its golden glow, offering patrons an escape into unparalleled luxury.