ABC Eltham
118 Eltham High Street,
London,
SE9 1BJ
118 Eltham High Street,
London,
SE9 1BJ
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Located on the corner of Eltham High Street and Passey Place. The Palace Cinema opened on 28th August 1922. It was an imposing building, somewhat looking like an old variety theatre, rather than a purpose built cinema.
In 1934, the interior was remodeled by architect Robert Cromie and it re-opened on 13th August 1934. It was taken over by the Union Cinema chain in 1936, they were taken over by Associated British Cinemas(ABC) in October 1937.
It was re-named ABC on 20th January 1964, and was closed on 29th April 1972 with Honor Blackman in "Fright" and Christopher Lee in "I Monster". The building was demolished and the site was redeveloped as a block of shops and office space.
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Ken Roe
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A vintage photograph of the Palace Cinema while under the control of Union Cinemas chain in 1936:
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A vintage photograph of the Palace Cinema in 1946:
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Photographed as the ABC in 1972:
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