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Home » Theater Guide » Location » Ireland » Dublin » Adelphi Cinema

Adelphi Cinema

Dublin, Ireland
98-101 Middle Abbey Street
, Dublin 1 Ireland
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Multiplex (4 Screen)
Style: Art Moderne
Function: Unknown
Seats: 2304
Chain: Unknown
Architect: William R. Glen
Firm: Unknown
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This 2,304-seat Art Moderne style movie palace was designed by William R. Glen, (assisted by local Irish architect Robert Donnelly) for the Associated British Cinemas(ABC) circuit and opened on 12th January 1939 with Errol Flynn in "The Adventures of Robin Hood". While primarily a cinema, the Adelphi did feature live acts as well, most notably being the only appearance in Dublin by the Beatles on 7th November 1963. Other performers to appear at the Adelphi included Marlene Dietrich, Louis Armstrong, Diana Ross, and Roy Orbison.

In October 1970, the cinema was triplexed, and later, in 1973 became a quad. The Adelphi was closed on 30th November 1995 screening "High Society" and "Gigi", with no admission charged. Unfortunately, this once-glamourous cinema was demolished except for part of its facade, and a parking garage built in its place. Cars now drive in and out of what was once the Adelphi's main entrance.
Contributed by Bryan Krefft

YOUR COMMENTS

 
Sad photo of the facade in 2005 here:-
http://flickr.com/photos/12494104@N00/340813926/
posted by Ian on Jan 1, 2007 at 4:59am
The first live gig was with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald; well with the new sound system for such I fitted in the early 1960's.

A magic night when we could not get the audience to leave!!!!!
posted by JeremyJW on Dec 22, 2008 at 1:51pm
A vintage photograph of the Adelphi Cinema in June 1961:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcinemaphotos/2263262528/
posted by KenRoe on Oct 15, 2009 at 4:06am
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