Capitol Theatre

132 Rue de l'Eglise,
Edmundston, NB E3V 1H8

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Previously operated by: B & L Theaters

Previous Names: Casino Theatre

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Early `50s photo courtesy Jim Murray.

Opened prior to December 1926 as the Casino Theatre it was still operating under that name in 1938. By 1941 it had been renamed Capitol Theatre and was operated by B & L Theaters. Still in operation in the early-1950’s. It was located two doors down from the Star Theatre. It was destroyed by fire in 2012.

Contributed by David Zornig

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on October 26, 2019 at 3:44 am

The Casino Theatre in Edmundston was mentioned in the December 18, 1926 issue of Exhibitors Herald. The 1960-61 Film Weekly Year Book of the Canadian Motion Picture Industry lists the Capitol Theatre, operated by B&L Theatres, with 480 seats.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on October 26, 2019 at 4:49 am

Address was 132 Rue de l'Église.
Building burned down in 2012 and was demolished.

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