Elgin Theatre, Dual-screen cinema on Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada
The Elgin Theatre contained two separate screening rooms with a total capacity of 1006 seats at its prime location in downtown Ottawa.
Opening in 1937, the Elgin Theatre transformed into North America's first dual-screen cinema in 1947 with the addition of a second 256-seat auditorium.
The cinema hosted the world premiere of Mary Pickford's film Sleep My Love in 1947, marking a significant moment in Canadian entertainment history.
The theatre operated at 216 Elgin Street until 1994, when Famous Players closed the establishment due to the building's deteriorating condition.
Owner Nat Taylor initiated a revolutionary programming concept in 1957 by showing new releases in one theatre while maintaining successful older films in the second.
Location: Ottawa
Address: 216 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P
GPS coordinates: 45.41890,-75.69160
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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