Midtown Toronto Theatres

There were many movie theatres in Toronto located north of Bloor.

Alphabetical links: A    B    C    E    F    G    H    P   

List of all subjects. You can also see all the historic photos for a given neighbourhood. We also have a list of all the photos arranged by date.

And you can also go up a level to see the other photos we've put under the category of theatre photos.

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1939 Historic photo from 1939 - Avenue Theatre - People gathered  at night - 680 seats in Forest HillAvenue Theatre - People gathered at night - 680 seats
74 years ago - Forest Hill - 1939
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Tuesday, August 1, 1939 - Avenue Theatre Marquee - opened 1938, closed 1955 in Forest HillAvenue Theatre Marquee - opened 1938, closed 1955
74 years ago - Forest Hill - Tuesday, August 1, 1939
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Tuesday, August 1, 1939 - Avenue Theatre with Anna Neagle and Herbert Wilcox out front - 331 Eglinton Aveue West in Forest HillAvenue Theatre with Anna Neagle and Herbert Wilcox out front - 331 Eglinton Aveue West
74 years ago - Forest Hill - Tuesday, August 1, 1939
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1942 Historic photo from 1942 - Belsize Theatre - 551 Mount Pleasant - opened 1922 - renamed The Crest in 1950 - now the Regent in Davisville VillageBelsize Theatre - 551 Mount Pleasant - opened 1922 - renamed The Crest in 1950 - now the Regent
71 years ago - Davisville Village - 1942
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1942 Historic photo from 1942 - Belsize Theatre - auditorium and balcony, stage to standee in Davisville VillageBelsize Theatre - auditorium and balcony, stage to standee
71 years ago - Davisville Village - 1942
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
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1921 Historic photo from Tuesday, November 22, 1921 - Capitol Theatre at 2490 Yonge Street before the rest of the block was developed in North TorontoCapitol Theatre at 2490 Yonge Street before the rest of the block was developed
92 years ago - North Toronto - Tuesday, November 22, 1921
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 29, 1933 - Capitol Threatre building complete, with sign in North TorontoCapitol Threatre building complete, with sign
80 years ago - North Toronto - Wednesday, November 29, 1933
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Circle Theatre auditorium and screen in North Toronto 1933-1956 in Sherwood ParkCircle Theatre auditorium and screen in North Toronto 1933-1956
66 years ago - Sherwood Park - 1947
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - Circle Theatre marquee at 2567 Yonge Street in Sherwood ParkCircle Theatre marquee at 2567 Yonge Street
68 years ago - Sherwood Park - 1945
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
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1983 Historic photo from Saturday, September 3, 1983 - Eglinton Theatre at 400 Eglinton Ave W - showing James Bond Octopussy in AllenbyEglinton Theatre at 400 Eglinton Ave W - showing James Bond Octopussy
30 years ago - Allenby - Saturday, September 3, 1983
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
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1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Fairlawn Theatre on Yonge St. showing The Man Within - Deltra Dress shop next door in Bedford ParkFairlawn Theatre on Yonge St. showing The Man Within - Deltra Dress shop next door
66 years ago - Bedford Park - 1947
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1966 Historic photo from 1966 - Glendale Theatre at night with 2001 A Space Odyssey posters 1661 Avenue Road in Bedford ParkGlendale Theatre at night with 2001 A Space Odyssey posters 1661 Avenue Road
47 years ago - Bedford Park - 1966
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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1943 Historic photo from 1943 - Hollywood Theatre - entrance to auditorium - opened 1930, closed 1999 in Deer ParkHollywood Theatre - entrance to auditorium - opened 1930, closed 1999
70 years ago - Deer Park - 1943
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1943 Historic photo from 1943 - Hollywood Theatre - lobby and entrance - 1519 Yonge Street north of St. Clair in Deer ParkHollywood Theatre - lobby and entrance - 1519 Yonge Street north of St. Clair
70 years ago - Deer Park - 1943
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1943 Historic photo from 1943 - Hollywood Theatre - marquee and exterior in Deer ParkHollywood Theatre - marquee and exterior
70 years ago - Deer Park - 1943
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
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1949 Historic photo from 1949 - Park Theatre - marquee and exterior - 3291 Yonge Street - originally the Bedford in Bedford ParkPark Theatre - marquee and exterior - 3291 Yonge Street - originally the Bedford
64 years ago - Bedford Park - 1949
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1949 Historic photo from 1949 - Park Theatre, when it was the Bedford Theatre - 1921-1984 in Bedford ParkPark Theatre, when it was the Bedford Theatre - 1921-1984
64 years ago - Bedford Park - 1949
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)