The Fox Theatre is a cinema in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario at the intersection of Queen Street and Beech Avenue. It has operated since 1914 when it first opened, and as a result, it is the oldest continuously operating cinema in Toronto. The Fox Theatre has a single screen and shows a mixture of new releases, independent and foreign films, and classical Hollywood cinema.
1914
The Theater Without A NameBefore opening in 1914, the theatre was referred to as “The Theatre Without A Name.” A week before opening, a naming contest was held in the community, and the name “The Pastime” was chosen. The Fox was built for roughly $15,000 and was first owned by Arthur Brooks Webster. The first film to screen at the theatre was The Squaw Man (1914).
1914 – 1915
Prince Edward Theatre1978
Fox’s Evolution as a Repertory CinemaIn 1978, the cinema was taken over by Tom Litvinskas and Jerry Szczur, who began to develop it as a repertory cinema, screening a mixture of old classic films, foreign films, genre films, and new releases.
2007
Renovation & InnovationIn 2007, the Fox Theatre underwent an extensive restoration. Some of the changes include 250 new plush reclining red-finish seats with cupholders, a 1930s-inspired carpet, a new concession stand with an old-fashioned popcorn machine and menu chalkboard, a reupholstered smoking wall, one-of-a-kind classic light up movie posters, and the original Prince Edward and candy bar signs.
Dedicated to continuing the independent cinema tradition, building on its rich history and sharing it with all generations of film lovers.
As film enthusiasts, we aim to curate one-of-a-kind cinema experiences – from film screenings to events – that will appeal to our cinema’s unique community.
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2236 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON M4E 1G2
We acknowledge that Fox Theatre is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
We acknowledge that Fox Theatre is located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
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Child (3-13) | Admission | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 |
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