Cinéma Lumière

1044 3e Avenue,
Quebec City, QC G1L 2X2

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Previously operated by: Bessette & Blanchard, Famous Players, United Theatres

Functions: Retail

Previous Names: Theatre Lairet, La Boite a Films

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The Theatre Lairet was opened by Famous Players partner United Theatres/Cinémas Unis on March 26, 1948 with Betty Grable in “Mother Wore Tights”. There were 842 seats in the single-screen house. It was closed in 1970.

On August 5, 1977, the theatre was sold to Bessette & Blanchard, which renamed it La Boite a Films and reduced seating to 810. It was renamed again to Cinéma Lumière in 1982, then closed its doors in 1983. It has since been renovated for retail.

Contributed by Mark

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rivest266
rivest266 on November 25, 2015 at 10:34 pm

La Boite a Films were also opened in Montreal and several locations in the Richleau valley. Bessette & Blanchard was based in St. Jean Sur Richleau.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 13, 2018 at 7:28 am
  • Cela a ouvert le 26 mars 1948. Annonce inaugurale publiée.

  • This opened on March 26th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 13, 2018 at 10:24 am

This reopened as Boite a Films on August 5th, 1977 after being closed in 1970.

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