Ritz Five movie theater closed due to safety violations in Philadelphia's Old City section

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Ritz Five movie theater in Old City is closed indefinitely.

A sign on the building shows the theater was ordered to cease operations until it can obtain an electrical permit and install a fire alarm system in the building.

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Another sign from the theater apologizes to customers saying they can contact customer service or ticket email to get a refund.