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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC Leicester on Jun 12, 2012 at 5:57 pm

Thanks MikeJC for jolting a memory. I worked with Clifford Birchall (He was one of the better ABC organists) for just over 14 days at the Imperial Walsall. We both had got lumbered for the Bingo Opening… He composed a famous march. But cannot for the life remember the name.. Our Zone Manager L.S. Barry was based here.. Lucky I did not have to releive at this Cinema :o)

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Moghrabi Theatre on Jun 11, 2012 at 10:14 pm

Have loaded a picture of.. I Hope The Theatre…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC New Street on Jun 11, 2012 at 3:49 pm

I have at last found them. So I have loaded more pictures of the Cinema..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about New Hippodrome Theatre on Jun 9, 2012 at 10:53 pm

I Have load a picture of the Auditorium. I might have made an Error… It could have been the Hippodrome that got bombed. Any ideas Feedback welcome…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Astoria Cinema on Jun 7, 2012 at 5:46 pm

This Picture shows a point in British Cinema Building History. From this time on.. Cinemas Closed Faster ….

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Mike_Blakemore commented about The screen on Jun 6, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Hmm… A senior momentI think.

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Palladium Cinema on Jun 4, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Not very good. But will give an idea of the 3 Theatres in relationship to one another…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Theatre Royal on May 31, 2012 at 11:19 pm

Note the Ford 100e Van..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC Blackpool on May 31, 2012 at 11:07 pm

Take a look at the new pics I have loaded.. Memories of Better times

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC Theatre Blackpool on May 31, 2012 at 11:06 pm

The New Stage Revolve under normal use…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Regal Cinema on May 31, 2012 at 9:54 pm

Regal Foyer showing The sales Kiosk and Manager in operation.
Note the Evening Suit and Bow Tie.. We Managers where allowed 8 shillings per week Laundry Allowance in those days

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC New Street on May 31, 2012 at 9:19 pm

Have loaded a picture of the Pay Box and Kiosk

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Odeon Perry Barr on May 29, 2012 at 10:07 pm

Another view of the First Odeon..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Electra Palace on May 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm

Not very good but it will give an idea what it looked like..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Victoria Cinema on May 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm

I beleive The cinema is on the right of picture.. with the narrow entrance

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Focus Cinema on May 21, 2012 at 9:11 pm

Yes looking at the picture it is very evident.. the rear extention.. looking at the side wall you can see the encased re-inforcements to hold up the balcony. In the foyer you could see the archway of the chapel doorway.

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Western Talkie Theatre on May 19, 2012 at 5:33 pm

This was very common… You where lucky to get the print 30min before showing…. and Full of V cuts and dogy joins.. and Prayers had to be said at the side of the projectors so it would go through…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Grand Theatre on May 15, 2012 at 11:02 pm

Have loaded the original Alexandra >>> Gaiety Theatre Picture. Note how plain the original Theatre was…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Victoria Cinema on May 15, 2012 at 8:52 pm

Thanks both… Its good that we are working to get correct information for future generations

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC CINEMA 2 on May 8, 2012 at 11:09 pm

This is ABC Cinema 2. The New build on the side…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC Govan on May 8, 2012 at 3:46 am

???? We know have the correct pictures on the correct sites..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Dennistoun Picture House on May 7, 2012 at 2:50 am

Have just load Exterior picture. From my collection from when I worked for ABC

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Gaiety Cinema on May 5, 2012 at 5:51 pm

In Birmingham there where 8 such cinemas that used this system of Projection. We at the Capitol Birmingham re did the Projection Box in 1929 placing it onto the roof..

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Mike_Blakemore commented about Her Majesty's Theatre Demoltion on May 3, 2012 at 10:27 pm

Note the cable running down from the Wall.. The picture shows the last moments of it standing…

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Mike_Blakemore commented about ABC Govan on May 1, 2012 at 1:02 am

Hmm. I thought I was the only one to notice :o) I have somewhere in my collection an old picture of an ABC Cinema in Goven