FAIRFAX CINEMA: SILENT THEATER

[silent] film enthusiasts

Originally opened in 1942, by John and Dorothy Hampton, well after 'talkie' films had taken over. John was determined and passionate about preserving and sharing silent films, which were from his personal collection that he had meticulously restored himself. After John's passing in 1990, it has shuffled through a few owners, who luckily were careful to respectfully preserve the history of the theater through any renovations they did. Throughout the years it has been a movie theater, music venue, and private event space.

It is currently being restored to its original art-deco design, to revitalize it’s theatrical Theater Row glory.