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El Capitan Theatre, Movie theater in Hollywood, United States

El Capitan Theatre stands at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, featuring ornate details and Mediterranean Revival elements throughout its structure.

The theater opened its doors on May 3, 1926, initially presenting live performances before transforming into a cinema during the economic challenges of the 1930s.

The theater maintains its position as a premier venue for Disney film premieres and special events, continuing the tradition of Hollywood entertainment excellence.

With 1100 seats and modern ticketing systems, the theater provides convenient access to film screenings, special presentations, and guided tours of the facility.

The venue houses a Wurlitzer theater organ, originally installed in San Francisco's Fox Theatre in 1929, which enhances film presentations with live musical accompaniment.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1926

Official opening: May 3, 1926

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture

Capacity: 1100

Website: http://elcapitantheatre.com

GPS coordinates: 34.10133,-118.33982

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19

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