“When the doors of the new ROMAN SUPER CINERAMA theater are opened, says the ad, the Philippines’ proudest theatre will be revealed. From the ultra modern plush seats to the thick carpeting, from the utmost in beauty and comfort to the most advanced designs in the screen, sound and projection equipment, the new ROMAN SUPER CINERAMA theatre has no peer. No expense has been spared to make this opening an exciting and memorable experience in theatre going.”
“And it is only fitting that the beautiful new ROMAN SUPER CINERAM theatre should have as its first attraction the wonder that revolutionized the entertainment world--- “How the West was Won.”
“And it is only fitting that the beautiful new ROMAN SUPER CINERAM theatre should have as its first attraction the wonder that revolutionized the entertainment world--- “How the West was Won.”
This was in 1964!
This is Cinerama today. It houses the Isetann Department Store.
Simon,
ReplyDeleteGanyan na pala ang nangyari sa Cinerama. One of the most beautiful theaters in Asia at that time. Also check out these maps I made of the theaters of Old Manila and Cubao on my Multiply site. If you see any mistakes or can add anymore just mention it on the comments.
http://rsamonte.multiply.com/photos/album/11/Movie_Theaters_of_Old_Manila#1
Rod
Puede po malaman kailan po exact date pag ka sunog ang ROMAN SUPER CINERAMA
DeleteFormer Roman Cinerama Theater converted into a shopping mall as Isetann Mall in C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila Philippines.
DeleteRoyal Theater in C.M.Recto Avenue from Tutuban Station now defunct & converted into a shopping mall.
DeleteLife Theater Roxan Theaters & Quad Theaters in Metro Manila Philippines now obsolete & its history.
DeleteNew Frontier Theater former movie house now converted into a convention center auditorium & commercial place in Cubao Quezon City Philippines.
DeleteNation Theater former movie house now converted into a leased building & boarding apartment for students & working people from the provinces in Cubao Quezon City Philippines.
DeleteI recognized to introduce myself my name is Wayne Moises from California United States. waynemoises@gmail.com. rockwaynemoises@gmail.com.
DeletePlease add to the map the following theaters:
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Dynasty
Cinex
Bellevue
Major
Minor
Fame
Star
Leonor
Estrella
Filipinas
Fortune
Premiere
Ace
Maristel
Dona
Coni
De Luxe
Those are listed of former Filipino movie theaters in the Philippines.
DeleteManila Metropolitan Theater opened in 1931 the first auditorium during the American period in the Philippines & reopened since 2021 after 90 years of absence & revived as the historical icons in the Philippines.
DeleteFolk Arts Theater opened in 1974 in Pasay City Philippines became the home of Miss Universe Pageant 1974 & renamed as Francisco Balagtas Auditorium & closed in 2020 due to renovation the building and reopened within 2-3 years from now.
DeleteSister of Roman Cinerama Theater is Nation Cinerama Theater in Cubao Quezon City Philippines.
DeleteBroadway Centrum the former Filipino TV & film studio of Eat Bulaga now defunct & abandoned in Quezon City Philippines.
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