Fox Theatre, "Escape from New York"
Posted by: Wampa-One
N 38° 38.339 W 090° 13.901
15S E 740947 N 4280351
St. Louis filming location representing a Broadway theatre of a then-future New York City.
Waymark Code: WM47P1
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2008
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Exterior and interior scene filmed at the Fox shortly prior to its restoration. In the movie, Kurt Russell goes there in search of the President of the United States. The theatre was in quite a state of decay at that time, but has since been restored to its original splendor.
External link for the 80s Movie Rewind:
www.fast-rewind.com/esc-ny.htm
The Fabulous Fox Theatre's official website:
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visit link)
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