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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United Kingdom » England » Clapton, London » ABC Clapton
Also known as Ritz Cinema

ABC Clapton

Clapton, London, England
217a Lower Clapton Road
, Clapton, London, England, United Kingdom E5 8EG
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Unknown
Seats: 1884
Chain: Unknown
Architect: William R. Glen
Firm: Unknown
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The Ritz Cinema opened on 23rd October 1939 with Gary Cooper in "Beau Geste" and Rosella Towne in "The Adventures of Jane Arden". It was built by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) and designed by their house architect William R. Glen in one of his typical Art Deco styles. Seating was in stalls and circle.

It was located almost adjacent to the Kenning Hall Cinema (there was a church between them). The Ritz Cinema had a very un-eventful life, the only significant happening was in 1962 when its name was changed to ABC to bring it into line with all the other cinemas in the circuit.

The ABC closed on 15th September 1973 with Richard Benjamin and Dyan Cannon in "The Last of Sheila". Within weeks the building was demolished and the empty site stood unused apart from cars parking on it. In 1994 a block of residential flats was built on the site.
Contributed by KenRoe

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A set of 6 vintage photographs of the ABC Ritz Clapton:
http://flickr.com/photos/oldcinemaphotos/sets/72157603297111586/
posted by KenRoe on Mar 24, 2008 at 4:41pm
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