| Singapore: Capitol Theatre |
Country: Singapore (Singapura) City: Singapore Location: North Bridge Road / 11 Stamford Road Built 1929 as "Capitol Theatre". Opened 1930. Ffinished in 1933 by Keys & Dowdeswell. 1944 damaged in World War II. 1946 purchased by the Shaw Organization and renamed "Shaw Building". Used as flagship cinema (1686 seats) of Shaw Organization. Closed 1998. Major rebuildings in the course of a redevelopment of the area. Reopened as a cinema in April 2015. Link: Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Capitol Building and Cinema, Singapore", inscriptions: "Shaws Building", "Capitol Theatre", poster: advertising the 1949 film, "The Lost Tribe" with Johnny WeissmullerPublisher: J. Arthur Dixon Ltd., Isle of Wight, England Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: inscription: "Capitol Theatre", poster: advertising the 1954 film, "Bengal Brigade"Reverse Text: "The Capitol Theatre, Singapore. One of the best cinema halls owned by the famous film magnates, the Show Brothers. this modern theatre provides luxury and comfort. It lies at the junction of Stamford and North Bridge Roads." Publisher: A. S. M. K. & Co., Singapore; 16498-B Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: inscription: "Capitol Theatre", poster: advertising the 1955 film, "Underwater!" with Jane RussellReverse Text: "Capital Theatre, Singapore" [sic!] Publisher: S. C. Chang; H 118 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "Capitol Theatre Exterior Singapore City by Kevin Miller Photography"Publisher: okanaganphoto.redbubble.com Size: Modern Not sent. |
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