Eldorado Kino, Movie theater in Oslo, Norway
Eldorado Kino is a former cinema in central Oslo featuring five screening rooms with different seating capacities ranging from 140 to 370 seats across multiple levels. The building retains its classical architectural character from its operating years as a cinema.
Built as a concert hall in 1891, the venue became Admiral Palace Kino in 1911 before taking the name Eldorado Kino in 1929. These changes reflect evolving entertainment preferences in Oslo across the decades.
The cinema made history as Norway's first theater equipped with sound technology, premiering 'The Singing Fool' starring Al Jolson.
Located at Torggata 9 in central Oslo, the building is easily accessible by public transportation. Since the former cinema building now serves different purposes, it is helpful to check what activities or events are currently happening before visiting.
The theater was the first in Norway equipped with film sound technology and hosted major film premieres including James Bond releases at its national debut. These screenings made it a gathering place for film enthusiasts and shaped how cinema was experienced in Oslo.
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