The Rialto Theatre () is a former movie palace located on Park Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.

Built in 1923-1924 and designed by Montreal architect Joseph-Raoul Gariépy, who specialized in theatre and hospital projects, the Rialto was inspired by the Napoleon III style Paris Opera House. The interior was designed by Emmanuel Briffa, designer of over sixty Canadian movie houses, in the Louis XVI style. The Rialto operated as a cinema until the 1990s.

Rialto Theatre (Montreal)

The Rialto Theatre has undergone many changes since 2000. All of the theatre seats were removed and attempts were even made to convert it into a steakhouse. After nearly thirty years of ownership, owner Elias Kalogeras was finally able to sell it in March 2010 to Le Groupe Merveilles Inc. and its owners Ezio Carosielli and Luisa Sassano. Since then, they have acted on their intention to protect the theatre and restore its unique architecture.

Rialto Theatre (Montreal)

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External links

Photos of Rialto Theatre at Images Montreal

Beaux-Arts architecture in Canada

Former cinemas in Montreal

Heritage buildings of Quebec

Landmarks in Montreal

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Movie palaces

National Historic Sites in Quebec

Theatres completed in 1924

Theatres in Montreal

Theatres on the National Historic Sites of Canada register

1924 establishments in Quebec

Rialto Theatre (Montreal)