Classics at Capitol Season Two

Experience the magic of cinema's golden age as classic films return to the historic Capitol Theatre for the first time since its grand restoration in 2015.

Under the banner of CLASSICS AT CAPITOL, guests can look forward to an ongoing program of cinematic masterpieces, all meticulously remastered in stunning digital formats. The inaugural season was a resounding success, featuring two sold-out screenings of Singin’ in the Rain (1952), David Lean’s epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962), and Alfred Hitchcock’s thrilling North by Northwest (1959).

Now, beloved favourites will be back to the big screen—starting with the timeless enchantment of The Wizard of Oz this May.
 

The Wizard of Oz

1939, Dir: Victor Fleming, 102 minutes, Colour & Black and White, 4K DCP (PG)
Starring Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton

“Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore!” 

Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s first novel set in the fantastical world of Oz, this fantasy-musical has become – over the last 80 years – one of the most beloved, iconic and influential films of all time. 

It tells the story of Dorothy (Judy Garland), a Kansas farm girl, who – along with loyal dog Toto – is hurled by a tornado into the magical landscapes of the weird and wonderful Oz. She travels to the Emerald City, where a powerful Wizard might help her return home. Along the Yellow Brick Road she befriends strange and loveable characters (The Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion), while attempting to evade the vengeance seeking Wicked Witch of the West and flying monkeys! 

Produced by MGM at the peak of the Hollywood studio system, The Wizard of Oz is a marvel of wonder, fantasy and spectacle. Shot in a vivid Technicolour process with pioneering make-up and special effects photography, it’s a film that transcends technical innovations. The sincerity of Judy Garland’s performance, the compelling and emotional story of yearning for home, along with the extraordinary imagery and songs, have made it a popular classic and cult movie for generations.

Fittingly, The Wizard of Oz played at the Capitol Theatre when it re-opened in 1940 with a brand-new air conditioning system and re-upholstered seats. This upcoming screening marks the Singapore premiere of the film's 4K DCP restoration. More information here. 

Screening at The Capitol Theatre on: 
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 17:00 | Sunday, 10 May 2026, 17:00 | Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 19:30

The Apartment

1960, Dir: Billy Wilder, 125 mins, Black & White, 4K DCP (PG)
Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray 

“Why do people have to love people anyway?”

Following his 1959 smash-hit Some Like It Hot, director Billy Wilder reunited with screenwriter I.A.L. Diamond and comedy star Jack Lemmon, to produce an even greater masterpiece, winning five Oscars. The Apartment is a bittersweet romantic comedy, a biting satire on American corporate life, and a stunning widescreen depiction of urban space.

Jack Lemmon stars as C.C. Baxter, a lonely accountant who has a crush on Fran Kubelick, the funny-cute lift attendant (played by a magnetic Shirley MacLaine) at the giant New York City insurance company where they are cogs in the machine. Baxter’s greatest asset is a modest apartment in the city centre, which the company’s bosses pressure him into lending them for after-hours trysts with their mistresses. These favours could help Baxter ascend the male-dominated corporate ladder, but there’s a price to be paid, and that might involve the love of his life, as well as his principles.

At the heart of The Apartment is Lemmon and MacLaine’s delightfully comic (and poignant) screen rapport (which the screenplay was written around), but there’s also incredible art direction by Alexandre Trauner, a master of architectural space and scale, as well as beautifully textured black and white photography by Joseph LaShelle, redolent of film noir. Heartbreaking and hilarious, The Apartment’s sharp observations of workplace dynamics are just as relevant and resonant today.

The Apartment premiered exclusively at Capitol Theatre on 12 January 1961 billed as “the year’s best film”, and screenings were sponsored by a calculator company. 2026 marks the year the film being premiered in 4K restoration at the Capitol Theatre. More information here.

Screening at The Capitol Theatre on: 
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 17:00 | Sunday, 19 July 2026, 17:00 | Friday, 31 July 2026, 20:00