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Cathay Cineplexes - A Journey Through Time with Images

Explore the rich history of Cathay Cineplexes through a curated gallery of images, showcasing its evolution from its inception in 1939 to its present-day transformation. Each image tells a story of architectural marvels, cinematic milestones, and cultural significance that have shaped Singapore's entertainment landscape over the decades.

Cathay Building under construction, 1937
Cathay Building under construction, 1937
Cathay building completed, 1939
Cathay building completed, 1939
Cathay Building in the 1941s, leased to the colonial government and the Malayan Broadcasting Corporation
Cathay Building in the 1941s, leased to the colonial government and the Malayan Broadcasting Corporation
Cathay Building in 1945
Cathay Building in 1945
Interior of Cathay Theatre, 1950s
Interior of Cathay Theatre, 1950s
Night shot of Cathay cinema at the premiere of South Pacific, 1955
Night shot of Cathay cinema at the premiere of South Pacific, 1955
Cathay Cinema and Hotel by night, 1954
Cathay Cinema and Hotel by night, 1954
1963 - Blue Hawaii Screening at Cathay Cinema
1963 - Blue Hawaii Screening at Cathay Cinema
Cathay Building in 1965
Cathay Building in 1965
1971 - Cathay Jurong Drive-In Cinema in construction
1971 - Cathay Jurong Drive-In Cinema in construction
1971 - Cathay Jurong Drive-In Cinema opening day
1971 - Cathay Jurong Drive-In Cinema opening day
WW2 plaque commemorating Cathay Building's role in World War II, 1995-1999
WW2 plaque commemorating Cathay Building's role in World War II, 1995-1999
Cathay Building gazetted as a National Monument, 2003
Cathay Building gazetted as a National Monument, 2003
The Cathay Building exterior today
The Cathay Building exterior today
Modern interior of The Cathay
Modern interior of The Cathay
Causeway Point Cathay Cineplexes Provisional Liquidation shutdown, 2025
Causeway Point Cathay Cineplexes Provisional Liquidation shutdown, 2025



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