Directly opposite Cinema, is the Local cemetry, which when I was little was closer.. and complete with lich Gate. Apart from coming out of the Cinema Far to quick and ending up in there. This added to the post viewing of any Dracula Film… Hmm when misty.
Thanks CSWalczak.. That has confirmed a discussion this week I had with my elder cousin. (Spooky) It went through 3 Phases.. 1st Totally Corrogated same plan and look as Palace brownhills. 2nd Phase Tarted up Brick Frontage 3rd Phase “The Avion Alridge” A Real modern Frontage was put on. One side wall was also done in Brick. I looked at this in the 60’s as a possible re-opening. (When I was mad about taking over cinemas) But the roof and the remaining steel wall was rusted away..
The Cinema In the Circle was done by Hutchinson Lesiure.. “Surewin” was the Bingo brand of Hutchinhsons.
The spliting was done by Modernisation Ltd., It was a good quality Job.. You could not tick off your Bingo card at the same time as watching the Film :o) The Decor of the Cinema was the same as the Plaza Rhyl. Matt Black with silver Grey Tabs.. Westrex Projection. Orcon Xenon. Westrex Trans sound…
Hi Dennis I was there July 1968 till May 1969 The Manager was Johnny Simmons. Housemanageress Joan Cooks Ne Assistant Manager. Peter Mathews was before me he went to Televison. Jock was Head doorman. Frances was head cashier and I think Your wife was young Did you have a little beard. I have a picture somewhere of You John and Larry French. I went Back to Walsall. Perce the Course was still at Colehill Street. I later became General Manager of The Capitol Ward End and associated Cinemas :o)
Thanks MikeJC for jolting a memory. I worked with Clifford Birchall (He was one of the better ABC organists) for just over 14 days at the Imperial Walsall. We both had got lumbered for the Bingo Opening… He composed a famous march. But cannot for the life remember the name.. Our Zone Manager L.S. Barry was based here.. Lucky I did not have to releive at this Cinema :o)
Regal Foyer showing The sales Kiosk and Manager in operation.
Note the Evening Suit and Bow Tie.. We Managers where allowed 8 shillings per week Laundry Allowance in those days
Have loaded an earlier picture of the Palace’s Facade
Yes I understand. I cannot stand the name of Cannon ABC Walsall is refered to as a Cannon (Sick bag time)
Have put a picture of a Royal Visit to the Cinema
Directly opposite Cinema, is the Local cemetry, which when I was little was closer.. and complete with lich Gate. Apart from coming out of the Cinema Far to quick and ending up in there. This added to the post viewing of any Dracula Film… Hmm when misty.
Thanks CSWalczak.. That has confirmed a discussion this week I had with my elder cousin. (Spooky) It went through 3 Phases.. 1st Totally Corrogated same plan and look as Palace brownhills. 2nd Phase Tarted up Brick Frontage 3rd Phase “The Avion Alridge” A Real modern Frontage was put on. One side wall was also done in Brick. I looked at this in the 60’s as a possible re-opening. (When I was mad about taking over cinemas) But the roof and the remaining steel wall was rusted away..
To Shaun… Thanks for putting the exterior and Foyer pics on… Plaza Flint was similar but smaller frontage..
Cannot remember if the BTH set had been converted to Xenon before the Westrex was put in ?
Hi This was a Hutchinson Hall during its Bingo Days..
Hi Edith.. If You email me at .co.uk I will email you back the pictures the right way round so you can reload then regards Mike
The Cinema In the Circle was done by Hutchinson Lesiure.. “Surewin” was the Bingo brand of Hutchinhsons. The spliting was done by Modernisation Ltd., It was a good quality Job.. You could not tick off your Bingo card at the same time as watching the Film :o) The Decor of the Cinema was the same as the Plaza Rhyl. Matt Black with silver Grey Tabs.. Westrex Projection. Orcon Xenon. Westrex Trans sound…
Hi Dennis I was there July 1968 till May 1969 The Manager was Johnny Simmons. Housemanageress Joan Cooks Ne Assistant Manager. Peter Mathews was before me he went to Televison. Jock was Head doorman. Frances was head cashier and I think Your wife was young Did you have a little beard. I have a picture somewhere of You John and Larry French. I went Back to Walsall. Perce the Course was still at Colehill Street. I later became General Manager of The Capitol Ward End and associated Cinemas :o)
I have put a picture on Its not good.. But will give an idea what The Place looked like..
Thanks MikeJC for jolting a memory. I worked with Clifford Birchall (He was one of the better ABC organists) for just over 14 days at the Imperial Walsall. We both had got lumbered for the Bingo Opening… He composed a famous march. But cannot for the life remember the name.. Our Zone Manager L.S. Barry was based here.. Lucky I did not have to releive at this Cinema :o)
Have loaded a picture of.. I Hope The Theatre…
I have at last found them. So I have loaded more pictures of the Cinema..
I Have load a picture of the Auditorium. I might have made an Error… It could have been the Hippodrome that got bombed. Any ideas Feedback welcome…
This Picture shows a point in British Cinema Building History. From this time on.. Cinemas Closed Faster ….
Hmm… A senior momentI think.
Not very good. But will give an idea of the 3 Theatres in relationship to one another…
Note the Ford 100e Van..
Take a look at the new pics I have loaded.. Memories of Better times
The New Stage Revolve under normal use…
Regal Foyer showing The sales Kiosk and Manager in operation.
Note the Evening Suit and Bow Tie.. We Managers where allowed 8 shillings per week Laundry Allowance in those days
Have loaded a picture of the Pay Box and Kiosk
Another view of the First Odeon..