Elite Cinema, Movie theater in Dharmatala, Kolkata, India
Elite Cinema operated at 136 SN Banerjee Road, featuring a traditional single-screen auditorium for film screenings in central Kolkata.
The cinema hall initiated operations on August 2, 1940, under the ownership of 20th Century Fox and photography studio Bourne & Shepherd.
Throughout its existence, Elite Cinema presented both mainstream Indian films and regional productions, contributing to Kolkata's entertainment landscape.
The theater maintained operations for 78 years until June 1, 2018, serving as a central destination for movie enthusiasts in the Esplanade area.
The building that housed Elite Cinema stood as a testament to Kolkata's cinema heritage until its demolition in February 2024.
Location: Kolkata
Inception: 1940
GPS coordinates: 22.56293,88.35386
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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