Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Kinematograf Teatret
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Cinematograph Theatre
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Kinematograf Teatret / Cinematograph Theatre Marker
Her lå
i annen etasje
Kinematograf
Teatret
Norges første faste kino
Åpnet 30. oktober 1904 av
Norsk Kinematograf
Aktieselskab
Gården nedbrent 1933
Here on the second floor was located the Cinematograph Theatre, Norway's first permanent cinema. Opened on October 30, 1904 by Norsk Kinematograf Aktieselskab (“Norwegian Cinematograph Company, Ltd.”). The building burned down in 1933.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 1904.
Location. 59° 54.801′ N, 10° 44.213′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Stortingsgata and Tordenskjolds gate, on the right when traveling east on Stortingsgata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stortingsgata 12, Oslo 0161, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
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Also see . . . Kinematograf Teatret (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
Excerpt (in translation): In a former shop, the city's first cinematograph room was opened here by Norsk Cinematografaktieselskab under the leadership of director Hugo Hermansen. The cinema hall was long and narrow, with 100 seats and 20 standing places and a piano at the very front. On the piano, a lady played tirelessly through all the performances, which lasted 20-30 minutes. The films' content did not always correspond to the tempting titles: "A Fallen Girl's Life Story" or "From the dirt of the street to the bright hall of the Count's Castle".(Submitted on August 7, 2023.)
The building with the Cinematograph theater was demolished to make way for the current building, which was built in 1934.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Kinematograf Teatret / Cinematograph Theatre Marker - wide view
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
