The Gothenburg Opera House launched with the live play, “Valley Farm,” on June 4, 1909. And the patrons didn’t have to wait long for the first films to play there - the first moving picture show was a week later on June 12, 1909. Films became the predominant form there and the venue was renamed the Sun Theatre on November 23, 1917 relaunching with Douglas Fairbanks starring in “The Americano.”
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The Gothenburg Opera House launched with the live play, “Valley Farm,” on June 4, 1909. And the patrons didn’t have to wait long for the first films to play there - the first moving picture show was a week later on June 12, 1909. Films became the predominant form there and the venue was renamed the Sun Theatre on November 23, 1917 relaunching with Douglas Fairbanks starring in “The Americano.”