Regent Cinema

54-62 Dean Road,
South Shields, NE33 4DZ

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South Shields Regent in use for bingo

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The Regent Cinema was opened on 21st October 1935 with Leslie Howard in "The Scarlet Pimpernel". Described as ‘South Shields’ Super Luxury Cinema', it was built for and operated by the independent chain Thompson’s Enterprises Ltd. of Middlesbrough.

The Regent Cinema had a fully equipped stage, with fly tower, which was put to good use over the years.

It was closed in September 1966, and immediately was converted into a Mecca Bingo Club, which still operates in 2010.

Contributed by Ken Roe

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KenRoe
KenRoe on May 19, 2010 at 9:32 am

A night view of the former Regent Cinema in August 1997:
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TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on May 19, 2010 at 10:45 am

Thanks for the photo Ken Roe.

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