Capitol Theatre

123 W. Innes Street,
Salisbury, NC 28144

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Previously operated by: ABC Theatres, Paramount Pictures Inc., Wilby-Kincey

Architects: Roy A. Benjamin

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Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre was opened on April 20, 1925 with Syd Chaplin in “Charlie’s Aunt”. It was equipped with a Robert-Morton 2-manual organ. During the 1940’s it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Wilby-Kincey.

Later, it was acquired by ABC Southeastern Theatres until its closing in 1975.

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on November 4, 2015 at 10:59 pm

Architected by Roy Benjamin, J.M. Davis opened the theatre while still running the Iris Theatre. Two 6B Powers projectors were in the booth.

rivest266
rivest266 on January 27, 2024 at 3:17 am

Opened on April 20th, 1925.

Capitol TheatreCapitol Theatre 19 Apr 1925, Sun Salisbury Evening Post (Salisbury, North Carolina) Newspapers.com

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on July 11, 2026 at 8:22 am

Once operated by North Carolina Theatres.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on July 11, 2026 at 8:34 am

Everett Enterprises took over the Capitol in July 1950.

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