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1. www.doorsopenontario.on.ca › hamilton-1 › playhouseDoors Open Ontario - Playhouse Cinema, The

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   The Playhouse Cinema is Hamilton's oldest existing cinema. Built in 1914 for the Sherman Avenue Theatre Company as a 700-seat vaudeville-era and motion picture theatre, this distinctive beaux-arts building was designed by Stewart & Witton.

   • Location: 10 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, M5C 1J3, Ontario

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2. playhousecinema.caPlayhouse Cinema | Hamilton's Premiere Art House Cinema

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   International & independent films in a beautifully restored 1914 cinema.

3. playhousecinema.ca › historyHistory - Playhouse Cinema

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   Jan 22, 2019 · A year is spent restoring the then 104-year-old theatre to resemble its original décor. March 1st, 2019 – The Playhouse Cinema is re-born, showing first-run art and independent films to Downtown Hamilton and beyond.

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4. hometownhub.ca › listing-item › playhouse-cinemaPlayhouse Cinema - Hometown Hub

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   “Hamilton’s independent art house cinema. Built in 1914, the Playhouse is the oldest surviving cinema in Hamilton and is a stunning example of Beaux Arts architecture. Re-opened in 2019 and now showing movies daily.

5. cekan.ca › hamilton › playhouse-cinema-revivingPlayhouse Cinema: Reviving Hamilton’s oldest operating ...

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   Mar 8, 2019 · Originally built in 1914, the Playhouse Cinema was a destination for working class Hamiltonians back when Barton Street enjoyed a level of vibrancy similar to what James Street North is today. The theatre’s stage made it a popular place for vaudeville until switching to an Italian cinema in the 1960s.

6. cinematreasures.org › ontario › hamiltonMovie Theaters in Hamilton, ON - Cinema Treasures

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   List of movie theaters located in Hamilton, ON.

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   What is Hamilton's oldest cinema?

   • The Playhouse Cinema is Hamilton's oldest existing cinema. Built in 1914 for the Sherman Avenue Theatre Company as a 700-seat vaudeville-era and motion…

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   Is Hamilton's Playhouse cinema still open?

   • But, in 2018, it reopened as an independent art-house cinema. Original architectural features — including lavish interiors — have been beautifully restored, and a new neon sign recreates the long-lost original. The Playhouse Cinema is Hamilton's oldest existing cinema.

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   When did the Hamilton Playhouse close?

   • August 1990 – The theatre closes as a commercial cinema. 1995 – The Playhouse is purchased on a Loan from the City of Hamilton for $225,000 by Theatre Terra Nova. Soon after the live theatre production company folds. 1997 – Todd Bender of City Kidz purchases the Playhouse, intending to grow his Christian arts program for inner city kids.

   History | Playhouse Cinema

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   When did the Playhouse Theatre open?

   • Early November 1914 – Playhouse Theatre is open to the public. Shows put-on in the 700-seat theatre would be Vaudeville or Motion picture with “no expense spared”! 1951 – Long-time owner Anthony Patzalek begins renovations to the Playhouse theatre.

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   What happened to the Playhouse Theatre?

   • Thankfully, the entire beau-arts appeal of the theatre was preserved, with a new floor, seating and new marquee being the sole improvements. 1960s – The Playhouse Theatre is sold to an Italian family and becomes Hamilton’s premier Italian Cinema, showing Italian films and Hollywood films dubbed in Italian.

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   Where is Canada's longest running independent move theatre?

   • Canada's longest running independent move theatre is located in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood. Opened in 1914, it was first called The Theatre Without a Name. It’s a special place for film buffs to rewatch movie classics and tribute films and to salute cinema icons and underrated talents. Location: 2236 Queen Street East, Toronto

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8. www.destinationontario.com › en-ca › articlesRevival cinemas - Destination Ontario

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   Aug 16, 2024 · Built in 1914 as a vaudeville and motion picture theatre, Hamilton’s oldest cinema featured the beaux and art deco architecture of the time. Renovations occurred in the 1950s and again in 2018 to capture its original appearance, including the restored neon marquee sign.