The Paris Capitol Theatre Once Anchored Downtown where the Royal Condominiums are today

Paris Capitol Theatre The Capitol was opened in 1917 by the Alan Brothers from Brantford and was originally called the Colonial It was later sold to Famous Players and renamed the Capitol. It was permanently closed sometime after 1957

This photo was taken shortly after manager Joseph Bolinsky had the theatre refurbished with comfortable seats, an attractive new stage curtain and newly painted walls and ceiling. A new sound system had been installed so the Capitol could welcome movie goers to the very first ever “Talkie” on July 22, 1930 The film for the gala event was “The Social Lion” with Jack Oakie The admission was 35 cents for an adult.

Until the coming of television the New Capitol Theatre was regularly patronized by large numbers of Parisians.

Inside the lobby of the Capitol Theatre in 1954 Kay Mackenzie is waiting for patrons from behind the popcorn/candy counter Two executives from "Famous Players" head office are visiting