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CELEBRATING

CLASSIC CINEMA

── SINCE 1993 ──

CELEBRATING

CLASSIC CINEMA

── SINCE 1993 ──

Experience timeless films on the big screen in the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, Ontario. Join us each October for three days of classic films, special guests, and a celebration of cinema history.

VIEW FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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OCTOBER 16-18, 2026

PORT HOPE, ONTARIO

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TICKET SALES BEGIN

JUNE 26, 2026

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CAPITOL THEATRE

20 QUEEN STREET, PORT HOPE

── FEATURED FILMS ──

One Hundred and One Dalmatians movie poster

ONE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIAN

(1961)

Dracula movie poster

DRACULA

(1931)

The Seven Year Itch movie poster

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH

(1955)

Carrie movie poster

CARRIE

(1976)

The Red Shoe movie poster

THE RED SHOES

(1948)

Around the World in 80 Days movie poster

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

(1956)

The Sheik movie poster

THE SHEIK

(1921)

Blow Up movie poster

BLOW UP

(1966)

The Heiress movie poster

THE HEIRESS

(1949)

The Tramp movie poster

THE TRAMP

(1915)

Funny Face movie poster

FUNNY FACE

(1975)

Eight and a half movie poster

8 1/2

(1963)

Fashions of 1934 movie poster

FASHIONS OF 1934

(1934)

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WELCOME TO THE

VINTAGE FILM FESTIVAL

The Vintage Film Festival is an annual fundraising event presented by the Marie Dressler Foundation. Every October, classic movie lovers gather in Port Hope to experience timeless films as they were meant to be seen - on the big screen in the historic Capitol Theatre.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

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CLASSIC FILMS

Experience carefully selected classic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age and beyond

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HISTORIC VENUE

Watch films inside Port Hope’s beautiful 1930 Capitol Theatre

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SILENT AUCTION

Browse and bid on unique memorabilia throughout the weekend.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

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SILENT FILM ACCOMPANIMENT

Watch classic silent cinema brought to life with live musical accompaniment

VFF 2018 Seminar Speaker Peter Howell

SUNDAY LUNCHTIME TALK

Join film experts and guest speakers for our annual educational lunchtime presentation

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FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

Take a piece of the Festival home with exclusive vintage-themed apparel and collectibles

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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VENUE

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RESTAURANTS

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ACCOMMODATIONS

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PARKING

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