Svarta Katten, Movie theater in Stockholm, Sweden
Svarta Katten was a movie theater with three screening rooms of varying sizes, with the largest accommodating up to 140 spectators. This layout allowed the cinema to show different films tailored to different audience sizes.
The cinema opened on November 18, 1912, at Vattugatan 5 in Stockholm and operated continuously for more than 50 years. It closed permanently in January 1966.
The cinema showed films in their original languages with Swedish subtitles, helping audiences appreciate cinema from around the world.
The box office typically opened 30 minutes before the first screening and remained open for 15 minutes after the last showing. This schedule helped visitors plan their arrival around film times.
The name Svarta Katten means Black Cat in Swedish, a memorable title that distinguished this cinema for over 50 years. The location became a well-known gathering place for film enthusiasts in central Stockholm.
Location: Stockholm Municipality
Inception: 1912
Official opening: November 18, 1912
Address: Vattugatan 5
GPS coordinates: 59.33050,18.06411
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40
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