1912 – Gaiety Theatre, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Described by its owners as “The Finest Photo Play Theatre in North America”
1913 – Former Rex Theatre / Epic Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Alexander Melville
Demolished in 2008, the rendered facade concealed the remains of the original ornate classical design.
1919 – Allen / Metropolitan Theatre, Donald Street, Winnipeg
Architect: C. Howard Crane
The theatre was one of fortyfive in a chain owned by the Allen brothers,
1921 – Garrick Theatre. Garry Street, Winnipeg
The Garrick Theatre opened as a single screen cinema on March 14,
1922 – Starland Theatre, Main St., Winnipeg
Architect: George Macpherson
The original Starland Theatre operated on Main Street from 1911,
1926 – Former Rose Theatre, Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg
Architect: Max Blankstein
Described as a “beautiful and commodious playhouse” by a local newspaper,
1931 – Former Uptown Cinema, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Max Blankstein
Opened on 24 Dec 1931,
1937 – Rio Theatre / Grand Theatre, Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
Originally constructed as the Province Theatre offering both vaudeville and films.
