Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

Ian commented about Picture Playhouse on May 7, 2009 at 4:04 am

A couple of vintage photos showing the interior of the Picture Playhouse whilst it was still operating. They are scanned images from the late 1980’s

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3509920860/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3509920638/

Ian commented about Astoria Cinema on May 5, 2009 at 4:24 am

A shot from April 2009, repainted and with a new canopy:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3503976118/

Ian commented about Tower Cinema on Apr 29, 2009 at 4:27 am

The building has reopened again as a club and the long disputed unauthorised removal of the two domes has been unsatisfactorily rectified with moulded copies lacking the mosaic detail placed on the corner towers.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3485716426/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3484902383/

Ian commented about Cannon Cecil Cinemas on Apr 29, 2009 at 4:23 am

By April 2009 the upstairs bar, occupying at least part of the cinema area has closed and the upper area is for sale, bingo and other businesses continue on the ground floor.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3485715754/

Ian commented about Odeon Camden Town on Apr 27, 2009 at 4:31 am

Two photos (including the art deco foyer) here – taken in April 2009:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3478710983/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3478711197/

Ian commented about KOKO on Apr 27, 2009 at 4:29 am

A couple of photos taken in April 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3479518270/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3479518008/

Ian commented about Fan Cinema on Apr 27, 2009 at 4:25 am

April 2009 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3478710183/

Ian commented about Everyman Hampstead on Apr 21, 2009 at 4:36 am

A beautifully maintained successful cinema. Photos from April 2009 here:

Exterior:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3461487941/

Main house:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3461488733/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3461488517/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3461488331/

Screen 2:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3462303870/

Ian commented about Stephen Joseph Theatre on Apr 20, 2009 at 4:44 am

Interiors of both theatres can be seen here (photos taken April 2009)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3457551026/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3457552050/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3457550660/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3457549696/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3456735021/

Ian commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:44 am

The Odeon seems to be used more and more as a giant billboard for specific films – the red does not suit it! The red plastic coating is for the film “The Boat That Rocked”

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3454181126/

Ian commented about Everyman Belsize Park on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:39 am

The Everyman photographed in April 2009 (showing the Odeon faiance tiling) here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3453365861/

Ian commented about Dominion Theatre on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:37 am

An April 2009 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3453367559/

Ian commented about BFI Southbank Cinema on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:36 am

A side view taken in April 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3454181400/

Ian commented about Odeon BFI London IMAX Cinema on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:35 am

At night the BFI IMax is a eyecatching building in the centre of the roundabout.

April 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3453367923/

Ian commented about ABC Hendon on Apr 19, 2009 at 4:32 am

The stage house, associated dressing room accommodation and back stage facilities have been demolished and replaced by apartments.

Photographed in April 2009:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3454180698/

Ian commented about ABC Catford on Apr 17, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Two more photos from 2007 here. I was allowed around the former cinema and the upstairs screen is indeed intact and contains much original plasterwork. Sadly I was not allowed to take pictures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/1350687276/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/1349797655/

Ian commented about Victoria Theatre on Apr 14, 2009 at 5:44 am

More photos from April 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3441120210/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3441119844/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3440305393/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3440305133/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3440304705/

Ian commented about Redstack Playhouse on Apr 10, 2009 at 4:54 pm

A photo from late 1960’s here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2235157278/

Ian commented about Shepherd's Bush Empire Theatre on Apr 5, 2009 at 4:42 pm

A few more pictures taken in 2005 – a very beautiful theatre!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/76352745/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/76352746/

Ian commented about Stephen Joseph Theatre on Apr 1, 2009 at 4:48 am

Exterior, circle foyer and restaurant photos can be seen here (taken March 2009):–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3402252351/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3402251839/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3403057900/

Ian commented about Essoldo Stretford on Mar 29, 2009 at 7:48 pm

Three exterior shots taken in March 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396139887/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396949514/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396948490/

Ian commented about Odeon Sale on Mar 29, 2009 at 7:45 pm

Three exterior pictures taken in March 2009 here – a peek inside the gym revealed that much of the original design has been restored and is on display.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396137069/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396946704/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3396945702/

Ian commented about Kings Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Photos taken in March 2009 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3385605827/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3386418026/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3385604439/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3386416688/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3386416310/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3385602667/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3385602181/