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Escolta - Capitol Theater

November 19, 2008

The Capitol Theater was designed by National Artist for Architecture Juan Nakpil in 1935. It is one of the few newly airconditioned theaters in Manila, and has two balcony levels.

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(Oct 2008 Photo)

Juan Nakpil commissioned another national artist Victorio Edades to do a mural for the lobby. By 2008, only the facade remains, the rest of the theatre which was being used as a restaurant has been demolished.

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(Oct 2008 Photo)

During the Japanese Occupation, the theatre was host to productions and shows as the local movie industry was non-existent. One of the more prominent producers then was Fernando Poe, Sr.

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Hello to all Capitol and Leyric Theater employees in the year 1950’s…i hope we can have a REUNION! kumusta na kayo, Elvira Mangahas, Rosenda Gloria, Paz Magalong, Clemente De Castro, Emmanuel Garcia, Alicia Rufino and all my former friends and co-employees. I’m in constant communication with Felisitas Ledezma. Sana muli tayong magkita ngayon. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted by Amelia Balboa Tigno at December 21, 2008, 9:01 am

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