Shaukewan Theatre / 筲箕灣戲院 [1924-1970]
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Submitted by OldTimer on Thu, 2017-02-09 09:07
Current condition:
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed:
1924-01-01
Date Place demolished:
1970-04-01
Seating capacity: 542
Address: 205 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong. The address number and location marker are approximate.
This page discusses the Shaukewan theatre that started operating before WWII. Another theatre, located at a different site and called Shau Kei Wan Mini 1 and 2, is discussed in separate page named Full House Theatre their successor.
Based on available information, Shaukiwan Theatre started operating likely some time in 1924. Its operation was temporarily suspended during WWII and resumed after the war. It was closed in April 1970.
Sources:
- Cinema Treasures: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/22039
- Hong Kong Theatres Association Limited: http://hktaorg.com/en/cinemahistory.php
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