Another detailed map of the movie theaters, this time within the Cubao area and suburbs, courtesy of our good friend Rod Samonte
This was once a first-run theater. Being used as front for prostitution, it was raided recently./ Avenida Rizal 2008
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
THEATERS IN METRO MANILA Circa LATE 60s and 70s
Another detailed map of the movie theaters, this time within the Cubao area and suburbs, courtesy of our good friend Rod Samonte
This was once a first-run theater. Being used as front for prostitution, it was raided recently./ Avenida Rizal 2008
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SANA MERON KA RING MGA PICS NUNG SINE JAN SA ATIN YUNG DEL MONTE aka 'SINE SUROT" THANKS SANI
Sani, palagay ko, alam ni Simon yung Del Monte Theater (na kung tawagin natin ay "Sine Surot")! na naging sinehan ng mga bomba films nung bago mag-martial law! (Ha-ha-ha!).
Meron pang isa, yung sa may Roosevelt Ave. na 1st-run theater din, tapos nung di kumita, ginawang 2nd-run. (nakalimutan ko lang ang pangalan.)
Tama kayo dyan magkapatid na James at Sani. Third o fourth-run na yata ang sinehan na ito. Madami-daming surot din ang napatay ko dito, hehehe!
Masurot na nga yung Del Monte Theater, mabaho pa't mainit, pero wag ka, pagdating ng mga bandang alas 8:00 ng gabi, puno yung parking ng mga kotse! (Kasi, ang palabas, Saging Ni Pacing, o kaya Batuta Ni Drakula! He-he-he!)
I am not too sure, but there was a very good theater/cinema owned by the Roman family, I think, in the corner of Recto and Quezon Ave (right above the Quiapo underpass). I am sure you know it, it was, to me at least, the best moviehouse of that time, even better than Nation in Cubao.
There was also one, or maybe two(?) moviehouse(s) on the Recto u-belt area. I remember one across the Cartimar(?) shopping center, before one reaches Morayta if you're coming from Avenida. Another pala is yung Gotesco(?) theater, tumbok na tumbok from Morayta going to Recto.
Could not remember the names, but I am sure you would. Thanks
Can you post some movie ads of James Bond movies and the theaters that showed those movies? I'm a James Bond fan and I would like to see where those films were shown in Manila. Thanks.
By the way, I forgot to mention that Alta Cinema was recently closed down after it became a haven for prostitution.
theatres across cartimar are maxim and miramar, the one beside it are eastern and tandem. the one in front of gotesco theatre is manila cinema. u also forgot to mention illusion theatre, it was located right across SM carriedo, the entrance facing r. hidalgo st., de luxe and republic which later became march theatre (sister theatre of mercury which later became baron theatre situated on trabajo market) at p. florentino st. near arranque market. in paco area, there's bellevue, major and paco theatres. mila theatre in a. bonifacio, venus which became cinex in tondo, filipinas in malabon.
OBLATION pala ang logo ng LIDER theater. Baka mapagkamalang UP-owned theater dahil ang Oble eh trademark na ng pamantasan.
Forum
Dynasty
Leonor
Estrella
Maristel
Meycauayan
Adelmar
Dona
Coni
Ace
Fame
Star
Joy
Dart
Zapote
Baron
Fortune
BSB
Aliw
Maya
Love
Mila
Kamuning
Marie
Lion
Victory
Ligaya
Filipinas
Wow, this brings back memories! I remember when I was a kid, Nation and New Frontier were the best! Also, I was fond of the theaters logo back then..thank you thank you. Missing here is the logo of Avenue Theater..it's the first time I went to a movie house, it was Fly Fly Away starring Dolphy, don't know what year was that.
Kakapunta ko lang dyan sa Remar, maliit lang pala ang nasa loob nyan, makipot.Ang ginagamit nilang projector yung bago na, yung pang computer.hindi na yung traditional.Saklap nga e ang palabas pala pambakla pero first run in movie sya na indie film at may mga gay din sa loob.Basta ako di ko sila pinapansin at diretso lang ako.
Sa Paco, Manila may Gay Theater, may Sine S
Dami surot, Sine Cine Rio, sine Bellevue.
The picture above that says "become haven for prostitution that raided" is the Jennet/Lords Theater. Lords is the only remaining operational stand-alone theater in Avenida.
I know that Cubao Cinema and Grand Theater is in Cubao area, but i don't know where is the exact location. Can somebody give me a details? And also the Recto Cinema Theater.
Miramar Maxim and Eastern Theater along Recto
@Ren The former Grand Theater (now Metro Manila Bible Community) is located at 670 EDSA, Cubao. It is the first building north of the vacant lot at the corner of EDSA Aurora. Right side going Monunmento before Superlines na may mga billboards sa gilid at itaas.
bukas pba ang alta sa cubao
Yes, bukas pa din ang Alta sa Cubao. At pangit na ang reputasyon nito.
Bukas na bukas pa rin til noe
Wow! this is amazing. eto po ba yung sa may cubao?
wala na din ata Remar ngayon, kaya Alta na lang natitira sa Cubao area.
As of today, 01/21/2025, sarado na ang Alta, last year p nagsara. Remar is now DiviMart. Sa Recto naman, Dilson na lang ang bukas. Nagsara na din last year ang Hollywood and ginigiba na sya ngayon. Sa Avenida area, nagbukas ulit last year ang Lords, pero may bali balita na isasara na daw ulit. Mga lumang B-movies ang palabas. Puntahan ng mga bakla
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List of former movie theaters in Metro Manila Philippines are now closed and obsolete due to aging infrastructure because is too old to operate the building & converted into mixed use commercial buildings.
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Grand Theater & Cubao Theater former movie houses now considered obsolete and no longer operational formerly now a leased building & dormitory/boarding apartment for students & working people from the provinces in Metro Manila Philippines.
Old movie theaters are now closed and obsolete due to aging infrastructure because is too old to operate the building and demolished now converted into mixed use commercial buildings & apartment for students & working people from the provinces in Metro Manila Philippines.
Metro Manila Bible Community Church the evangelical religious organization mostly Christian evangelist ministers & preachers in Manila Philippines.
No longer operational now obsolete and too old to operate the building.
Former movie theater now defunct & converted into a shopping center & mixed use commercial buildings.
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Cartimar Shopping Center is in Pasay City Philippines.
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Former dual movie theaters in Rizal Avenue now closed and obsolete due to aging infrastructure because is too old to operate the building & converted into leased building.
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Former movie theater now defunct and considered obsolete in Manila Philippines due to aging infrastructure because is too old to operate the building.
Araneta City the commercial hub for shoppers in Metro Manila Philippines became international place mostly for Filipinos & foreigners alike to visit the famous places in the world.
Lider Theater former movie house is now considered obsolete was owned by University of the Philippines Tagalog term means leader boss & chief by the foreign media throughout the world.
Globe Theater former movie house now converted into a bazar & restaurant served with Chinese food & fast food snacks to sell in Quiapo Manila Philippines.
No longer operational now obsolete and too old to operate the building.
Should to be closed and demolished soon.
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