Margot robbie, mary elizabeth winstead, ewan mcgregor, jurnee smollettbell, bojana novakovic. If youve ever watched a movie in an oldfashioned theatre then youll. The revue was built at the intersection of dundas st. Published by dundurn press, the book contains information on 80 of torontos former movie theatres. Join other classic film fans to celebrate these favourites. The october 2016 issue of toronto life magazine features an article on the recently published book by doug taylor about torontos old movie theatres. Jan 11, 20 jason gorber is a toronto based film journalist for. It reopened in 2007 under new ownership and is managed by a nonprofit organization. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. The nickelodeon was the first type of indoor exhibition space dedicated to showing projected motion pictures. Toronto movies and listings movie times and showtimes. If you remember your favorite movie palace, it may be here. This is a list of cinemas that exist or have existed in the city of toronto, ontario, canada.
Torontos old movie theatres, photos of those grand theatres that have been torn down, converted, and some even still reside underneath parking lots. Toronto life magazine has published online many photographs of torontos old movie theatres. Similar to this cinematic classic, this book will thrill you again as it brings back memories of torontos old movie theatres. Clair and oakwood toronto old winchester trolley bayview stories and snapshots of the citys oldest cinemas, from doug taylors new book, torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear vintage photos of torontos opulent, oldtimey movie theatres see more. Current movie listings and showtimes for movies playing in toronto. Movie theatre in toronto 551 mount pleasant road toronto, on 416 4809884. Most really old movie theatres were vaudeville houses where eventually the stage was replaced by a screen. There are another 40 driveins still open in canada and about drivein theaters open in australia. The search by theatre option provides a list of the most popular cinemas. Although torontos rep theatres do not show as many classic movies as they use to, there are still many classic movies being shown each month.
In these excerpts, taylor recounts fascinating stories from some of his favourite. The first short movies appeared in a basement in downtown toronto in the 1890s. Americas best historic movie theaters fodors travel guide. It is entitled, torontos movie theatres of yesteryearbrought back to thrill you again.
The entrance to the theatre was located on yonge street just south of bloor. Movie theatre toronto scotiabank theatre toronto formerly paramount toronto 259 richmond st. Jun 22, 2016 the result is torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear, a charming catalogue of the citys oldest cinemas. Toronto s theatres and the golden age of the silver screen, explores 50 of toronto s old theatres and contains over 80 archival photographs of the facades, marquees and interiors of the theatres.
The 11 best places for cinema in toronto foursquare. Old movie house kingsway movie theatre, toronto traveller. Imagine cinemas is an independently owned, but growing. United kingdom, canada, australia, new zealand, france, germany, china, brazil. Top 10 best theaters that play classic movies in toronto, on last. Relive the experience of sitting in their darkened auditoriums, witnessing the adventure, comedy, and romance of the silver screen. Movie theaters in canada showing 1 30 of 596 open movie theaters all theaters 1,649 open 596 showing movies 5 closed 1,053 demolished 457 restoring 2 renovating 9. You can find the drivein theater nearest you below with our drivein search tools. Jason gorber is a torontobased film journalist for. They include archival and modern photos that depict the theatres grand facades, marquees, auditoriums, and lobbies. Brought back to thrill you again was an advertisement employed by theatres to disguise that they were offering older films that were past their prime. Torontos old movie housesthe oakwood theatre at st. In addition to the scheduled movie meetups, we will also attempt to keep everyone updated on the various gems being shown in torontos movie theatres.
View all 250,218 movie theater photos popular countries with movie theaters. Over posts posts relate stories about the citys old movie theatres. Movie theaters in canada showing 1 30 of 596 open movie theaters all theaters 1,649. The metro opened in 1939, and for a while, it functioned as sort of a neighborhood theater, showing, almost exclusively, b movies and reruns. Three elderly hermits live deep in the woods, cut off from the rest of the world. But the drivein movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 driveins still open in the united states. Movie theatres in toronto old and new page 12 urbantoronto. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. Movies shoot here year after year everything from chicago to xmen, there are major film festivals that attract stars and fans from all over the world tiff, hot. Torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear dundurn press. Roncesvalles 1912 present 1 the revue is the oldest purposebuilt movie theatre presently operating in toronto. United kingdom, canada, australia, new zealand, france, germany, china. Toronto movies and listings toronto theatres showtimes. The uptown theatre in 1968 the uptown theatre was a historic movie theatre in toronto, ontario which was demolished in 2003.
Switch to greater toronto or view all toronto movies and cinemas. The revue is the oldest purposebuilt movie theatre presently operating in toronto. The revue theatreis one of the oldest surviving movie houses in toronto, its only rival for this distinction being the fox theatre on queen. Historic movie theatres of toronto muddy york walking tours. It staked a wellearned claim in the community after the original ownership fought hard for its inauguration, petitioning neighbors and asking for their support before opening. Reviews on theaters that play classic movies in toronto, on revue cinema. List of all the cinemas in toronto, on sorted by distance. Movies in toronto now playing in theatres movie times. Gorgeous old movie theaters that have fallen into ruin.
Movie going was meant to be an experience out of the ordinary. Top 5 movie theaters in downtown toronto tripadvisor. List of all the cinemas in old toronto, on sorted by distance. At the eastern end of the beaches is torontos longest running cinema, the fox. Three of torontos greatest movie theaters simply didnt. The fall movie season brings a host of new films to theaters with more variety in your moviegoing options than any other time of year. This book covers 100 years of movie going and is named after the cinema treasures website which is well worth the visit if you have the time.
From big blockbusters to freaky horror movies to a flood of potential oscar contenders, theres so much to choose from and much of whats to come will first play in front of film festival audiences around the world. The 10 best toronto movie theaters with photos tripadvisor. A number of the buildings that housed movie theatres in toronto are. There are a very few of these old movie houses remaining most have been converted back to live theatre. Become a free loopnet member to search hundreds of thousands of theaters for sale and other commercial properties for sale and for lease throughout the u. Showtimes are available for online ticket purchase starting wednesday mornings for the upcoming week fri thurs. Top 5 oldfashioned movie theatres to visit outside mississauga. Colonial theatre and bowles lunch on south east corner of queen and bay streets 102 years ago city hall 1918 link to archive record map location from the city of toronto archives 1923.
Explore our huge database of movie theater photographs. Notify me about upcoming sensoryfriendly screenings. Ontario driveins account for almost half of the 37 remaining drivein theaters in all of canada. Most of the theatres have been demolished, but to visually recreate them, the book. Nickelodeon was concocted from nickel, the name of the u. The spectacle of the moviegoing experience extended out into the actual look and feel of the cinema. There are currently 16 operating drivein movie theaters located in ontario province. These are some of the reasons why i stopped going to movie theaters for good. Colonial theatre on queen street constructed from fragments of old customs house aka the bay 97 years ago city hall thursday, february 22, 1923 max temp.
Vintage photos of torontos opulent, oldtimey movie theatres. No movies are playing at the location scotiabank theatre toronto on 52020. In my minds eye, torontos old movie palaces are in an entirely different. You can also learn about the different styles of theaters for differnt periods. These vintage photos reveal the glamour of torontos oldtimey movie theatres st. May, 2020 no movies are playing at the location scotiabank theatre toronto on 52020.
Every saturday at noon, historicist looks back at the events, places, and charactersgood and badthat have shaped toronto into the city we know today. View all 5,553 drivein movie theaters movie theater photographs. It relates anecdotes and stories by the author and others who experienced these grand old movie houses. Toronto s old movie theatres over posts posts relate stories about the citys old movie theatres. Historic movie theatres of toronto muddy york walking. Slip once more into the back rows of the favourite movie theatres of your youth. And the birds rained down pg showtimes for the week of feb 21feb 27. There is a new title each month and all films have been digitally restored. Ontarios large population and more southern location allowing for longer drivein seasons are the most likely reasons for the high concentration of drivein. While wildfires threaten the region, their quiet life is about to be shaken by the arrival of two women a luminous octogenarian.
Although toronto s rep theatres do not show as many classic movies as they use to, there are still many classic movies being shown each month. The 10 best seats at toronto movie theatres the star. British immigrants standing on the bridge of sighs to simcoe street from union station, 1911, by william james. The theater remains a favorite for hollywood movie premieres and is known for its many historic openings, including the wizard of oz in 1939 and. Theatre box office opens approximately 30 minutes before the first advertised performance. Get the popcorn and candy ready, and take a whirlwind tour of torontos best independent movie theatres. Movie theaters used to be glamorous places, like music halls or opera houses. Narrow your search by choosing a city or click the. The result is torontos local movie theatres of yesteryear, a charming catalogue of the citys oldest cinemas. The old fashioned exterior is a welcome change from overthetop, megaplex movie theaters. In addition to the scheduled movie meetups, we will also attempt to keep everyone updated on the various gems being shown in toronto s movie theatres.
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