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Paris Theatre, Last Single-Screen Movie Theater In Manhattan, Closes

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Manhattan's last single-screen movie theater has shut its doors.

Midtown's Paris Theatre posted a sign in its window Thursday saying "Unfortunately, our lease has ended and the Paris Theatre is now closed."

The 71-year-old venue opened in 1948.

Actress Marlene Dietrich did the honors, cutting the ribbon.

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