Majestic Theatre, Historic movie theater on Collinsville Avenue, East St. Louis, United States.
The Majestic Theatre is a cinema built in Spanish Gothic style with colorful ceramic tile mosaics and decorative pointed arch windows across its facade. The building accommodates around 1,700 spectators and was equipped with modern comfort systems.
The cinema was designed by architects Boller Brothers and replaced an earlier theater destroyed by fire in 1907. The reopening in 1928 marked the beginning of a new era for entertainment in the city.
The theater served as a gathering place for the community and drew visitors from across the region. Performances by well-known artists made it a symbol of entertainment and cultural prosperity in the city.
The auditorium was equipped with modern air conditioning, making it a comfortable place on hot summer days. Visitors could relax in comfortable seating while enjoying the latest film technology.
The cinema was among the first in the region to show sound films using the Vitaphone system, setting new standards for film technology. This innovation made it a technological pioneer in southern Illinois.
Location: East St. Louis
Address: 240 Collinsville Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62201
GPS coordinates: 38.62720,-90.15780
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27
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