Capitol Theatre [1952-1977] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Capitol Theatre [1952-1977]

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Submitted by David on Mon, 2009-09-14 22:15
Current condition: 
Demolished / No longer exists
Date Place completed: 
1952-01-01
Date Place demolished: 
1977-01-01

I think this is the right location, as the current building is called Capitol Centre. Can anyone confirm?

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cinema
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Submitted by tngan on Mon, 2009-09-14 22:23.

Hi there,

Right on.  That was the site of the former Capital Theatre. 

The only old theatre building in the area still standing is the President Theatre located in Jaffe Road and King Lung Street, very close to the Sogo Department Store.  It had been converted to Mini Theatres.  The rest of the venue was once a shopping centre and a restaurant.  It's vacant now, I think.

There is another old theathre in Causeway Bay.  It used to be called the Isis Theatre (新都) however it folded at least a decade ago and is not the site of a christian church.  It's just off Morton Terrace, opposite to the Central Library.

Best Regards,

T

Submitted by moddsey on Mon, 2009-09-14 23:59.

According to Cinema Treasures, the Capitol Theatre opened in 1952 and closed down in 1977.

A photo of the theatre can be viewed here:

http://gwulo.com/node/2685

It is the building with the tower on the right of photo.

Submitted by David on Tue, 2009-09-15 11:06.

Thanks gentlemen, dates & photos updated.

More info at Cinema Treasures.

Submitted by OldTimer on Sat, 2017-03-04 04:32.

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