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The Historic O'Brien Theatre in Arnprior.
Established 1906
24/7 Automated Hotline:
613-623-4007
Office:
613-622-7682 The Arnprior Theatre was purchased by the O'Brien Entertainment Corporation about 1928. It was modernized to be a motion picture theatre and re-opened in 1929. This is the earliest photo we have of the O'Brien Theatre circa 1930.
In 1949, air conditioning was added and the coal boiler was converted to oil. Around this time they "modernized" the theatre again. They removed the great awning and sign, and put on a neon sign with triangular marquee.
This was to stay until 1999. In 1950, the owners put plywood in the lobbies to square everything off - which hid the decorative arches between the foyer and lobby.
By the 70's, the O'Brien Entertainment Corporation had sold its five theatres to a Toronto based group which, over the years, sold off each theatre to individuals.
By 1989 not much had changed at the Arnprior Theatre.
When buyers Kevin Marshall and Murray Adolph bought
the building in 1999, it was dilapidated.
On July 1, 1999, Kevin quit his camerman position at CHRO and started ripping out seats in his new theatre. Old ductwork was removed, the plywood was taken down - to discover the arches intact. All the old stuff was removed, and the building brought back to its original look. But much needed to be done.
We extended the balcony of 1923, moved the bathrooms to the main floor (from basement), moved the concession area back to allow more room in the lobby, put in new seats and new projection gear.
Grand Opening was June 2, 2000, eleven months and 1 day after Kevin and his buddy hauled out 300 seats (approx. 2 tons of parts) to make way for the construction!
Since that time, we've painted the outside of the building. In 2003, Dolby surround sound and DTS (Digital Theatre Sound) was added and new speakers and subwoofer on the main floor were installed.
In the future? One or two more screens, hopefully a large awning and O'Brien sign similar to the 1930 model. See you at the show!
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Long Weekend Showtimes!! -- MOVIE: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 RATED: PG Saturday – 1:30pm - 6:45pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm -- MOVIE: Snatched RATED: 14A Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm -- #arnpriortheatre
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Friday May 19, 2017 – Thursday May 25, 2017 ---------- MOVIE: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 RATED: PG Friday – 6:45pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm - 6:45pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30pm -- MOVIE: Snatched RATED: 14A Friday – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30pm ---------- A special afternoon matinee has been added to Holiday Monday! Movies are booked the Monday before the Friday. Four days in advance. Upcoming movie information is not available prior to Monday. #arnpriortheatre
Friday May 19, 2017 – Thursday May 25, 2017 ---------- MOVIE: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 RATED: PG Friday – 6:45pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm - 6:45pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30pm -- MOVIE: Snatched RATED: 14A Friday – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30pm ---------- A special afternoon matinee has been added to Holiday Monday! Movies are booked the Monday before the Friday. Four days in advance. Upcoming movie information is not available prior to Monday. #arnpriortheatre
Guardians of the Galaxy
Now playing at The O'Brien Theatre - Arnprior! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 #arnpriortheatre
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It's Tuesday!!! Enjoy our discounted rate of only $7 / ticket! Choose between two fabulous movies! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Snatched Both movies play at 7:30pm #arnpriortheatre
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This coming weekend... (Friday May 19) Both movies will be staying another week here at The O'Brien Theatre - Arnprior. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Rated PG Snatched Rated 14A #arnpriortheatre
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! #arnpriortheatre
Need a last minute gift for Mom? We have gift certificates available here at The O'Brien Theatre - Arnprior! Come in and see us! We will be open for our afternoon matinees and again in the evening for our evening showtimes! Our gift certificates are also available at Bonnie Jane's Coffee House during their business hours. #arnpriortheatre
Snatched
This weekend at The O'Brien Theatre - Arnprior! Catch the hilarious new movie - Snatched! Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm A friendly reminder that Snatched is rated 14A. #arnpriortheatre
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Friday May 12, 2017 – Thursday May 18, 2017 ---------- MOVIE: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 RATED: PG Friday – 6:45pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm - 6:45pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday to Thursday – 7:30pm -- MOVIE: Snatched RATED: 14A Friday – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday to Thursday – 7:30pm ---------- Movies are booked the Monday before the Friday. Four days in advance. Upcoming movie information is not available prior to Monday. #arnpriortheatre
Friday May 12, 2017 – Thursday May 18, 2017 ---------- MOVIE: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 RATED: PG Friday – 6:45pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm - 6:45pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday to Thursday – 7:30pm -- MOVIE: Snatched RATED: 14A Friday – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Saturday – 1:30pm – 7:00pm – 9:20pm Sunday – 1:30pm – 7:30pm Monday to Thursday – 7:30pm ---------- Movies are booked the Monday before the Friday. Four days in advance. Upcoming movie information is not available prior to Monday. #arnpriortheatre
Only a couple of nights left to catch the movie "Going in Style" here at The O'Brien Theatre - Arnprior! Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30pm #arnpriortheatre
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