Capitol Theatre

972 Rue Saint-Jean,
Quebec City, QC G1R 1R5

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rivest266
rivest266 on September 13, 2018 at 12:42 am
  • Ce théâtre a ouvert ses portes sous le nom de théâtre Auditorium et est devenu le théâtre Capitol le 27 juillet 1930, devenant ainsi le premier théâtre d’Amérique du Nord à présenter un film parlant en français. annonce publiée

  • This opened as the Auditorium theatre and became the Capitol theatre on July 27th, 1930 becoming the first theatre in North America to show a talking movie in French. ad posted.

rivest266
rivest266 on May 11, 2013 at 6:30 pm

February 12th ad for the world premiere of “I Confess” along with the Cartier has uploaded here. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6C_D7YoERY

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on November 7, 2012 at 12:51 am

According to this website, this theatre opened as the Auditorium de Québec with a beaux-arts interior; the original architect was Walter S. Painter. It was remodeled in 1927 by architect H. Laberge when the theatre’s name was changed to the Capitol by Famous Players. Another makeover occurred in 1935 under the direction of Raoul Chenevert; it was apparently that year when it became a full time cinema.

TivFan
TivFan on November 7, 2012 at 12:43 am

For more great information and pictures of the Capitol, do a Google search for Capitol Theatre Quebec City. Check out these: Historic Places; Trip Advisor; Canadian Encyclopedia; Virtual Tourist.

TivFan
TivFan on November 7, 2012 at 12:19 am

The Capitol Theatre is now part of a complex known as Le Capitole de Quebec. It includes the theatre, a cabaret, hotel and restaurant. The former Cinema de Paris, next door, is now known as Le Cabaret du Capitole. It has been altered and seats 565 patrons. Their web site has a few small pictures and information: www.lecapitole.com/en .