{"id":31605,"date":"2018-07-23T13:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T05:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=31605"},"modified":"2022-08-12T17:43:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T09:43:49","slug":"the-good-old-cinemas-of-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/07\/23\/the-good-old-cinemas-of-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good Old Cinemas of Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filipino movies, in whichever theater you have\u00a0them shown, will be patronized by the people for everyone has high regards for the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n

Here are few of the theaters\u00a0we still remember despite the ravages of time:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 The Capitol Theater, Escolta Manila<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The\u00a0little street of Escolta is called ‘historical’ for a reason. Along this quiet street stands Capitol Theater<\/em>. Built in the 1930’s, Juan Nakpil, its designer, made use of Sampaguita for the theater’s original interior pattern.<\/p>\n

The Capitol Theater had 800 seating capacity and a double balcony. Decades later, the cinema had to be closed as people now prefer to watch flicks inside air-conditioned malls.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of\u00a0Mistersandiman\/Creative Commons<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Times Theater, Quiapo Manila<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Quiapo is not only known for its famous church and the Black Nazarene. In the early 40’s, Times Theater,<\/em>\u00a0designed by Luis Ma. Araneta, is the Filipino people’s go-to cinema. During the Japanese Colonization, the theater’s owners opted not to show propaganda images that highlight the ruling of the colonizers.<\/p>\n

Today, there are rumors that the old theater will be taken down to give way to business establishments.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Odeon Theater, Recto Avenue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in\u00a0C.M. Recto Avenue and Rizal Avenue, Odeon Theater<\/em> is one of the biggest cinemas in the area. Although the theater has given\u00a0way to new establishments, its memory remains in the hearts of those who have been to it before.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of Cinematreasures.org<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0Salon de Pertierra<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Perhaps one of the most valuable cinemas would be the Salon de Pertierra<\/em> in Escolta, the first cinema in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

Known for showing Filipinos their first silent foreign film in 1896, Salon de Pertierra had been overshadowed by the Capitol and Lyric Theaters during the mid-30’s.<\/p>\n

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5. Luneta Theater\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located along T.M. Kalaw Avenue, this old cinema is often filled with lovebirds who just had a date in Rizal Park. This cinema\u00a0was taken down in 2010 to give way to commercial businesses.<\/p>\n

Are your favorite old cinemas not on the list? Please let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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