Biograph Theatre
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 871-3000
- Cross Street:
- Fullerton Parkway
- Directions:
- El: Red, Brown, Purple Line to Fullerton; bus 11 to Fullerton
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
Editorial Review for Biograph Theatre – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Built in 1914, the Biograph was one of Chicago's original movie theaters. On July 22, 1934, bank robber John Dillinger went to a movie at the theater in the company of the infamous "woman in red," Anna Sage. As he left, he was ambushed by FBI agents and gunned down in the adjacent alley. In 2004, Victory Gardens Theater purchased the Biograph, and plans to renovate and use it for its main stage productions.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoUrban folklore says that John Dillinger's ghost still runs through the theater's back alleys where FBI agents finally caught and killed the notorious bank robber.
User Reviews for Biograph Theatre
06/04/2004 Posted by uncamark
Like many of Village Entertainment's takeovers of former Cineplex Odeon/Meridian multiplexes, the prices are reasonable and the employees are friendly. However, the overwhelming second-hand feeling is still evident--and the 30s feel that the Biograph had back in the Larry Edwards days was removed when the theaters were Drabinsky-ed in the 80s and replaced with the same design that every other Cineplex Odeon plex had at the time. However, for first run films (and the occasional surprise) at reasonable prices and decent projection, you could do worse.
Pros: Prices, Friendly Staff, Cleaner Than Others
Cons: , Blah Concessions, Predictable Booking
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