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Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre

A 100-year-old theater that closed in 2018 has been purchased by Town Square Entertainment.

Moorlyn Theatre

Moorlyn Theatre

Photo Credit: Facebook/ Harbor Square Theatre

The Moorlyn 4 Theatre in Ocean City will get new life thanks for renovation and reopening plans.

The iconic building at 837 Moorlyn Terrace has survived hurricanes, super storms, neglect, and even a 200-foot move to the east after the "Great Boardwalk Fire of 1927.

"The Moorlyn has long been a dream project for us due to its incredibly rich history in serving Ocean City and surrounding community with entertainment since the early 1900's, the chain said in a Facebook post. "We have a lot of work ahead of us but we can promise you this: Ocean City will soon enjoy a Better Way to See a Movie."

Town Square Entertainment owns Tilton Square Theatre in Northfield, Harbor Square Theatre in Stone Harbor, and Ventnor Square Theatre in Ventnor.

The Moorlyn originally opened in 1905 as a bowling alley. It became a movie theater in 1922 before being relocated to connect with the Boardwalk in 1929. Ocean City Tabernacle bought the theater in 2012.

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