The community in the beaches area in toronto started in 1793 has a long and vibrant history. We will remain closed until the government has deemed it safe for us to open up again. Dec 29, 2017 what happens to old movie cinemas around toronto. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 96143 or kings beach, ca. Posted by doug taylor on july 7, 2015 in historic toronto, old toronto movie theatres, toronto, toronto history, torontos old movie theatres, torontos old theatres tags. Lovely old theatre kingsway movie theatre, toronto.
Built in 1914 the fox theatre offers a classic aesthetic with a modern cinema experience. The beach cinemas toronto movie times and showtimes. Save more than just time we have a pretty simple philosophy at hotwire. See all 39 photos taken at alliance cinemas the beach by 1,531 visitors. The royal cinema toronto movie theater toronto, ontario. Drivein movie theatres in and around toronto, conjure up images of an idyllic past, riverdale and the john travolto belting his heart out in grease. Alliance cinemas the beach movie theater in toronto. This is a list of cinemas that exist or have existed in the city of toronto, ontario, canada. It was a vaudeville venue before becoming the garden cinema in 1937. He was the associate producer on drabinskys movie the gospel of john. The view from the theatre was even more breathtaking than shown in pictures. History and movie buffs will enjoy a new book by doug taylor titled toronto theatres and the golden age. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. The royal is a historic art moderne movie house located in the heart of little italy.
Theatre box office opens approximately 30 minutes before the first advertised performance. A stateoftheart, intimate toronto movie theatre in the beaches. Vintage photos of torontos opulent, oldtimey movie theatres. Fox theatre cinema 2236 queen st e, the beach, toronto, on. Jun 22, 2016 the revue theatreis one of the oldest surviving movie houses in toronto, its only rival for this distinction being the fox theatre on queen street east. The fox theatre has a single screen and shows a mixture of secondrun movies, independent and. Restaurants near alliance atlantis beach cinemas urbanspoon. After closing as a movie house, it was used as a cbc studio and is currently the. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Published by dundurn press, the book contains information on 80 of toronto s former movie theatres. The beach plays a blend of hollywood and limitedrelease movies. Old movie house kingsway movie theatre, toronto traveller.
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. The october 2016 issue of toronto life magazine features an article on the recently published book by doug taylor about torontos old movie theatres. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Given the circumstances related to covid19, the revue cinema will remain closed for the near future. Originally a part of the allen theatres circuit, the beach theatre was a rather large house that opened on december 15, 1919. Regent theatre movie times toronto showtimes and movie listings. The beach cinemas toronto theatres 1651 queen street east 416 6460444 ontario, m4l 1g5 map. Pleasant theatre movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. Regent theatre movie times toronto showtimes and movie. Took the name bloor when the old bloor, now lees palace, closed. Classic movie theatre screening new, art house and classic film. Jun 25, 2017 drivein movie theatres in and around toronto, conjure up images of an idyllic past, riverdale and the john travolto belting his heart out in grease.
It seems like every six months or so, an adventurous toronto writer attempts to infiltrate the metro. Hes chronicled about 120 between his two books and blog, including the ones that have been wiped out. Metro theatre bloor and ossington, an adult movie theatre. The beach cinemas toronto movie listings showtimes. The fox theatre is a cinema in the beaches neighbourhood of toronto, ontario at the intersection of queen street and beech avenue. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Beaches, 1914, present, 1, oldest theatre in continuous operation in toronto. The fox theatre has a single screen and shows a mixture of secondrun movies, independent and foreign films, and classic favourites.
Bloor and ossington is the up and coming neighbourhood for night life though. The revue theatre is one of the oldest surviving movie houses in toronto, its only rival for this distinction being the fox theatre on queen street east. Metro theater at 667 bloor st w, 41653391 visit cruisinggays for hookup, photos and a map of bookstores sex shops theatres in or out in toronto. The beach cinemas 1651 queen street east, toronto, on, m4l 1g5 416 699 27 reald3d. 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.
The golden age of movie houses beach metro community news. Cheap hotels near elgin and winter garden theatres, toronto. A no passes restriction may apply to select movies and events. Movie theater in toronto, on foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Get local toronto showtimes, movie listings and online tickets. When people come into this place, its a very nostalgic feeling, she said of. An behind a theatre name implies that it appears in the ontario archives listing 1944 1960, but, the name could not be found in the 1940 toronto business listing. Showtimes are available for online ticket purchase starting wednesday mornings for the upcoming week fri thurs. The beach is literally in front of the condo with beach chairs just waiting for us. Why torontos cityowned theatres need a miracle worker. Yesi did that too, but just one theater in business came up. The beach cinemas greater toronto movie listings showtimes.
Find out whats playing at your local movie theatre at canadas longest running online movie resource. Jan, 2018 grew up in this neighbourhood during the 50s and 60s and this was always a saturday matinee place to go. Photos at alliance cinemas the beach movie theater in toronto. The kitchen was fully equipped even with a wd unit. The 400seat theatre was known as the pylon when it first. Fastforward to after the second world war, when live burlesque performances by women with stage. When taylor, 80, was growing up in 1940s toronto, he said there were about 180 theatres. It started when the area was divided into lots by alexander aitken for lieutenant governor john simcoe and the new owners, or their heirs, developed roads and settlements. The beach cinemas movie times toronto showtimes and movie. Built in 1939, the royal cinema is a historic art deco movie house. Toronto life magazine has published online many photographs of toronto s old movie theatres. The revue theatreis one of the oldest surviving movie houses in toronto, its only rival for this distinction being the fox theatre on queen street east. Showtimes and tickets for kings beach, ca 96143 moviefone. Might as well fill that time with some good, oldfashioned hollywood gossip.
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. 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. Ontario places cinesphere theatre brought back to life. We are still hard at work, offering a number of virtual events hosted by our super team of curators. It is possible that the theatre was built at a later time or the name had changed since 1940. Stunningly beautiful theatre on the beach estate golden rock.
Published by dundurn press, the book toronto s movie theatres. Doug taylor first visited a movie theatre when he was six years old. Metro theater, 667 bloor st gay toronto bookstores sex shops. Youll get a hotel close to elgin and winter garden theatres for a steal. Get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. Movie theaters in north redington beach, fl showtimes.
A number of the buildings that housed movie theatres in toronto are still. Pleasant theatre showtimes, tickets and theater information. Torontos theatre centre reaches goal with gift from. Find out whats playing at your local movie theatre at canadas longest running online movie. This means youll have more time to explore toronto and more cash to discover what isnt on the maps or in the travel guides. Show times, trailers, news, movie details, and online ticketing. Garden theatre later known as elektra, cinema lumiere, changs 290 college st, near spadina 1916 1986 1 opened as the garden theatre, so named because of its roof garden. Posted by doug taylor on july 7, 2015 in historic toronto, old toronto movie theatres, toronto, toronto history, toronto s old movie theatres, toronto s old theatres tags. News, people, places, events, articles, and discussions on toronto. The beach cinemas 1651 queen street east toronto showtimes. Why torontos cityowned theatres need a miracle worker the. When people come into this place, its a very nostalgic feeling, she said of the 46yearold building. Dec 21, 2016 why torontos cityowned theatres need a miracle worker. The fox theatre is a historic cinema in the beaches neighbourhood.
What happens to old movie cinemas around toronto the star. Our online membership sales are active, and we are also accepting donations. Grew up in this neighbourhood during the 50s and 60s and this was always a saturday matinee place to go. These vintage photos reveal the glamour of torontos oldtimey movie theatres. The beach theatre queen and waverley, the scarborough kingston road. The royal cinema is temporarily closed due to covid19 precautions, in an effort to flatten the curve and slow the risk of infection. In addition to the scheduled movie meetups, we will also attempt to keep everyone updated on the various gems being shown in.
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