Reel Cinema
Union Place, Derry's Cross,
Plymouth,
PL1 2SW
Union Place, Derry's Cross,
Plymouth,
PL1 2SW
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There’s a series of articles about this cinema at the link below, with a new page for each of the names by which it was known (Royal Cinema, Theatre Royal, ABC Plymouth, etc.) One of the pages mentions that the Beatles played here in 1963.
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I saw Peter Jackson’s King Kong at this cinema at the end of 2005 on the big screen. The place was definitely a little run-down, and only about ten people there (with room for 500!), but a great place to see such a film. Way bigger and better than any multiplex I’ve been to.
Interior shot of one of the screens in 1991:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4462155472/
The Reel Cinema and Gala Bingo Club, photographed in June 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kayxh/3734236605/
BREAKING NEWS!!! REEL CINEMA PLYMOUTH IS CLOSING IT’S DOORS FOREVER ON OCTOBER 2, 2008! FUTURE PLANS FOR THIS SITE INCLUED HOTEL, CONDO’S AND RETAIL OUTLETS.
A photograph of the rear of the Reel Cinema, in October 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/webrarian/1750581351/
My main point was renovation, There is nothing wrong with keeping the glory of the old art deco look, Just keep up with the times.
A lot of the old remaining movie theaters in america have been renovated to keep up with todays standerds. See the lake theater in oak park, Illinois or the york theater in elmhurst, Illinois…Or the chicago theater for that matter…All 3 of these theaters are listed on cinema treasures.
Here is an article about the possible closing in October.
This movie theater is pretty rundown. It is in badly need of renovation, Inside and out. I went in there and saw ‘'HANCOCK’‘ just to find that the flooring in this place is all wood. That got me thinking ’‘What if a fire broke out’‘ This place would go up like a tinder box not giving anybody a chance to even get out. VERY UNSAFE!!! Another thing about this theater, There is no ventilation. Very uncomfortable & stuffy. Just another breeding ground for airborn bacteria and viruses. But given a chance and a massive renovation, This theater could be a very nice place to be. Maybe it would be better as a preforming arts center or concert venue or a movie theater again. But it’s plain to see that this cinema is doomed. I am surprised that it’s been standing this long. In america this place would of met the wrecking ball decades ago.
A vintage ariel view of the Royal Cinema, in 1948, showing a patched-up roof, possibly after war-time damage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/webrarian/552914714/
A vintage photograph of the ABC in 1972:
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Photographed as the Cannon in 1991:
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Circle foyer in 1991:
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