Capitol Theatre
131 King Street W,
Brockville,
ON
K7L 2W6
131 King Street W,
Brockville,
ON
K7L 2W6
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Actual opening date is December 5, 1913.
This most likely closed in 1987. A Late 1986 photo shows that the Capitol was still open. And of course, its always a single-screener throughout its history.
This theatre was a partnership theatre between Mr. Jack MacLennan and Famous Players Canadian Corporation. Mr. MacLennan passed away in 1965, so Famous Players bought the theatre from his widow and ran it successfully for many many years. The late Noella Desjardins (a top flight Manageress) ran this theatre for many years. She was well known and respected in the Brockville community!
Here is a postcard, circa 1940s. The notation of Main Street on the card is apparently incorrect.
http://tinyurl.com/mpzzm5
Interior, also from 1947:
http://ao.minisisinc.com/Webimages/I0011921.jpg