Chaplin Cinema, Historic movie theater in Chowringhee Place, Kolkata, India.
The single-screen cinema building stood at 5/1 Chowringhee Place, displaying a combination of colonial and post-colonial architectural elements in its structure.
Jamshedji Framji Madan established the theater as Elphinstone Picture Palace in 1907, making it the first single-screen cinema in Kolkata.
The venue transitioned through multiple names, from Elphinstone Picture Palace to Minerva Cinema, before becoming Chaplin Cinema in the 1980s.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation demolished the inactive theater structure in December 2013 after years of financial difficulties and declining attendance.
The father of renowned Bengali actor Uttam Kumar operated the projection equipment during the early years of this cinema.
Location: Kolkata
GPS coordinates: 22.56150,88.35080
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
Eden Gardens
835 m
Indian Museum
383 m
New Market
262 m
Raj Bhavan
725 m
Tipu Sultan Mosque
467 m
Shaheed Minar
221 m
The Oberoi Grand
31 m
Esplanade Mansions
573 m
St. John's Church
1.1 km
Great Eastern Hotel
781 m
Chatterjee International Center
962 m
Kolkata Town Hall
942 m
Currency Building
1 km
Metropolitan Building
258 m
Metro Cinema
323 m
Globe Cinema
277 m
Jyoti Cinema
363 m
Church of the Lord Jesus
787 m
Elite Cinema
352 m
St. Francis Xavier's Church
1 km
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
419 m
Beth-El Synagogue
1 km
Smaranika Tram Museum
426 m
West Bengal Legislative Assembly building
895 m
Asiatic Society building
734 m
Akashvani Bhavan
818 m
Aayakar Bhawan
581 m
Queen's Mansion
875 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes