Capitol Theatre, Art Deco movie theater in Escolta Street, Manila, Philippines
The Capitol Theatre features a symmetrical tower facade with tiered levels resembling a ziggurat and decorative grille-work made of squares and circles.
Architect Juan Nakpil designed this theater, which opened in 1934 with the screening of 'Twenty Million Sweethearts' starring Dick Powell.
Two Filipina muses by Francesco Monti adorned the facade, one holding a theater mask and the other carrying a lyre to represent performing arts.
The theater contained 800 seats across two balcony levels and remained operational until 2008, when it closed its doors permanently.
The building's floor plan was shaped like a human head, and its lobby displayed a mural called 'Rising Philippines' by three distinguished artists.
Location: Manila
Architects: Juan Nakpil
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: 241 Escolta Street, Manila
GPS coordinates: 14.59720,120.97770
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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