Gaiety Theater, Art Deco movie theater in Ermita, Manila, Philippines.
The Gaiety Theater stands on M.H. del Pilar Street, featuring geometric shapes and decorative details characteristic of Art Deco architecture.
Architect Juan Nakpil designed this cinema in 1935, which operated through World War II after receiving permission from Japanese authorities.
The establishment served as a primary venue for art films, attracting expatriates and Spanish families throughout the mid-twentieth century.
The theater structure underwent demolition in 2016 following years of deterioration and a roof collapse that compromised its structural integrity.
American film producer Harry Brown, creator of 'La Vida de Jose Rizal', established this theater as one of Manila's first entertainment venues.
Location: Manila
Architects: Juan Nakpil
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: M. H. Del Pilar Street, Ermita, Manila 1004
GPS coordinates: 14.57420,120.98200
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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