Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

Ian commented about ABC Bridgeton on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:57 am

“had a seating capacity of 2,000 in stalls and dress circle”

I am pretty sure that there was originally two balconies in the 1911 theatre – the descriptions specify two tiers of balcony above stalls and circle which I suspect were two separated areas of the same tier. It would also be unusual for a Matcham theatre of this period to have just a stalls and a single circle. Much, but not all, of the stage area was incorporated into the auditorium in the 1938 rebuild so the drop in capacity makes no sense given that the auditorium space was increased, unless it went from a 3 level to a 2 level theatre.

Ian commented about ABC Bridgeton on Jun 12, 2011 at 1:52 am

Two further photos can be seen on flickr, taken during demolition in June 2011

EXTERIOR PHOTO

AUDITORIUM PHOTO

Ian commented about Cinestar Turmpalast on Jun 10, 2011 at 12:09 pm

An old photo of the Turm Palast HERE

Ian commented about Cinema des Varieties on Jun 10, 2011 at 11:49 am

Another PHOTO HERE of the exterior at night in June 2011.

Ian commented about Glasgow Film Theatre on Jun 10, 2011 at 5:36 am

This is a very successful, beautifully maintained (following a recent restoration) art-house cinema which is hugely popular in the city. The staff are friendly, the two cinemas stylish and comfortable, with bars and cafe on-site. A little bit of cinema-heaven and well worth a visit if you are in Glasgow.

Ian commented about ABC Bridgeton on Jun 10, 2011 at 4:33 am

Demolition is well under-way in June 2011. The façade will be preserved.

Ian commented about UGC Rialto on Jun 10, 2011 at 1:37 am

Another recent PHOTO HERE

Ian commented about Rex Cinema on Jun 4, 2011 at 5:17 am

Click HERE for a photo of the Rex Cinema whilst it was still on-film in 1974. When it was constructed the natural slope of the land away from the street helped give the auditorium a raked floor.

Ian commented about Cinema Arcades on Jun 3, 2011 at 1:09 am

Two photos taken during the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011. The main screen is the whole of the former stalls area whilst the two smaller cinemas appear to be in the former balcony. The cinema is very well appointed.

auditorium

facade

Ian commented about Rendezvous Cinema on May 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm

This ought to be listed as demolished as only part of the foyer remains, the auditorium and rear foyer have been levelled and now serve as a car park!

Some photos here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/243890790/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/406829172/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/406829169/

Ian commented about Kinema on May 5, 2011 at 4:14 am

May 2011 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5689165073/

Ian commented about Corn Exchange on May 5, 2011 at 4:14 am

May 2011 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5689736684/

Ian commented about Palace Theatre on May 5, 2011 at 2:15 am

A 2011 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5689165249/

Ian commented about Regal Cinema on May 4, 2011 at 12:58 am

Two contemporary photos of the former Regal here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5685996815/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5686564022/

Ian commented about Cannon Stockton-on-Tees on May 3, 2011 at 9:42 am

Three photos of the former Cannon at various times here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/332635551/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2244523472/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2243730363/

Ian commented about Fort Benjamin Harrison Theatre on Apr 25, 2011 at 5:57 pm

This appears to be the theatre-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/army_arch/425895803/

Ian commented about Odeon Chester on Apr 21, 2011 at 1:16 am

Still derelict, with no decision on its future, in April 2011:–

View link

Ian commented about ABC Dewsbury on Apr 15, 2011 at 7:50 am

Interesting how little change there was – apart from the huge name – in the faÃ§ade from beginning to end.

Ian commented about ABC Dewsbury on Apr 15, 2011 at 1:18 am

Some photos of the Playhouse interior and exterior:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/137523075/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2135653078/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/137523074/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2134872697/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/2135653340/

Ian commented about Old Market Hall on Apr 11, 2011 at 1:21 am

Three more photos from April 2011 here:–

Entrance:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5609335324/

Cinema auditorium:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5608754823/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5609335790/

Ian commented about Gaumont Chester on Apr 9, 2011 at 1:42 am

Some images of the former Gaumont here (including the restaurant mentioned above:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5602125611/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5602709772/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5602709556/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5602709328/

Ian commented about Empire Picture House on Apr 8, 2011 at 9:00 am

The Empire has not been demolished – it can clearly been seen from the photo above taken this week – the hall lies at right angles to the road running along the back of the pub.

Ian commented about Empire Picture House on Apr 8, 2011 at 12:41 am

The Seven Stars Pub has closed and is up for sale. A photo from 2011 here – the theatre can be seen to the left of the building, accessed through the large arch :–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5599491593/

Ian commented about Majestic Cinema on Apr 8, 2011 at 12:39 am

A photo from 2011 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5599491781/

Ian commented about Odeon Wrexham on Apr 8, 2011 at 12:38 am

A photo from 2011 here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5600074856/