Theatre Francais
59 Sainte-Catherine Street East,
Montreal,
QC
H2X 1K5
59 Sainte-Catherine Street East,
Montreal,
QC
H2X 1K5
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Opened in 1884 as the Theatre Francais, the name was changed to Billy Moore’s Lyceum in 1905. In 1920, Loew’s took over and renovated and renamed it Loew’s Court Theatre. In 1924, it is renamed back to the Theatre Francais. In 1960, the policy changed to French movies and the name was changed again in 1970 to Eros Cinema and began showing adult films.
The theater closed in 1981 and reopened in 1986 as Metropolis, a nightclub and concert venue.
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This huge theatre still functions as a popular nightclub and concert venue. The beautiful marble lobby is still intact although the auditorium and massive U-shaped balcony have been substantially modernised. Located in Montreal’s east end red-light district and one of the city’s most unique spaces. No pictures available but current info can be found here:
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Here is a postcard view of Sainte-Catherine Street East.
Theatre Francais can also be seen in this photo.
Another one time Loews house,Wow.
Here is a postcard showing an early 1900s view of the Français.