Address: 2750 Granville St | Neighbourhood: Granville | Established: c. 1930 | Currently: Active
Image of the Stanley Theatre in 2012

When Famous Players sold the movie theatre in 1991 there was speculation that it would be demolished or made into commercial space. But a "Save the Stanley" campaign made it possible for the Stanley to be converted to a live theatre venue in 1998.

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