nouvelle vague; From at least 1944 through to the sale to Granada Theatres in November 1952, the Cinema was operated by and owned by H.P. Selwyn and he booked the films at the hall. I have not heard of a Selwyn Circuit, so this was probably the only cinema he owned, but there ‘may’ have been one or two more, judging by the wording you saw on the side of the building. Or the wording could just have been a self promotion on his own behalf.
Thanks Joe; All the details I posted come from the 1955-1956 edition of Theatre Catalog. Usually very reliable as it is a ‘trade’ publication. However, they could have got it wrong and it should have been R.A. Polley.
techman; The former Demille Theatre is listed on this site as the Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre. To search correctly, you need to search under ‘name’, then if that name doesn’t come up, untick that box and tick ‘previous names’ box and click the search button again.
Theatres are normally listed on Cinema Treasures under their last operating name, with aka’s available to search under previous name (if known). The aka’s are also above the theatre name on each page (in rather feint typeface).
A vintage photograph from 1950, of the auditorium of the Premier/Greenhill Cinema: View link
Another 1950 auditorium view: View link
The Greenhill Cinema building, photographed in January 2008: View link
Photographed in August 2009: View link
Joe; In the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook there is a Nob Hill Theatre listed with 199 seats (Closed in both editions). Unfortunately, no address is given.
The exterior of the New Empire Cinema, photographed in 2009: View link View link
Light fixture in the ceiling: View link
Auditorium viewed from the circle: View link
Two photographs of the Shire Hall, that I took in February 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/4937840280/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/4937842090/
A set of vintage photographs of the Granada Theatre:
View link
More history, details, historic memorabilia and photohraphs here:
View link
A February 2007 photograph of the rear (former auditorium) of the Scala Cinema:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/400744797/
A vintage photograph of the New Victoria Cinema in 1931, soon after its opening:
View link
A vintage photograph of the Ritz Cinema auditorium, soon after opening in 1939:
View link
A vintage photograph of the Kingsway Picture House, around the time of its opening in 1929:
View link
The closed Cine Latino, photographed in July 2008:
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Close-up view of entrance in October 2008:
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Demolition in November 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laapmx/4123554679/
nouvelle vague; From at least 1944 through to the sale to Granada Theatres in November 1952, the Cinema was operated by and owned by H.P. Selwyn and he booked the films at the hall. I have not heard of a Selwyn Circuit, so this was probably the only cinema he owned, but there ‘may’ have been one or two more, judging by the wording you saw on the side of the building. Or the wording could just have been a self promotion on his own behalf.
Chuck; I really do not know. We need a local to comment
A photograph of one of the Art Deco style panels on the side wall of the Cine City Hall is the first photo here:
http://calitreview.com/298
Thanks Joe; All the details I posted come from the 1955-1956 edition of Theatre Catalog. Usually very reliable as it is a ‘trade’ publication. However, they could have got it wrong and it should have been R.A. Polley.
The Times Theatre, photographed in January 2004:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/martindemo/223612584/
The Uptown Cinema, photographed in 2008:
View link
techman; The former Demille Theatre is listed on this site as the Embassy 1,2,3 Theatre. To search correctly, you need to search under ‘name’, then if that name doesn’t come up, untick that box and tick ‘previous names’ box and click the search button again.
Theatres are normally listed on Cinema Treasures under their last operating name, with aka’s available to search under previous name (if known). The aka’s are also above the theatre name on each page (in rather feint typeface).
A vintage photograph from 1950, of the auditorium of the Premier/Greenhill Cinema:
View link
Another 1950 auditorium view:
View link
The Greenhill Cinema building, photographed in January 2008:
View link
Photographed in August 2009:
View link
A photograph of the adjacent building (not a cinema, possibly built as a snooker hall):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boo664343183471/
A vintage photograph of the ABC in 1965:
View link
A set of photographs of the Plaza Cinema in recent years, when open and sadly closed:
View link
A September 2008 photograph of the rear of the Tivoli Theatre:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liversage/2880866109/
Joe; In the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook there is a Nob Hill Theatre listed with 199 seats (Closed in both editions). Unfortunately, no address is given.
The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, photographed in February 2007:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogersg/3392748410/
The Kinepolis, photographed in December 2006:
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Photographed in September 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tikun/2833340026/
Foyer in February 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jomody/3336414194/
Screen 25 in April 2010:
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A November 2007 photograph of the then recently closed-down bingo club:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonymet/1949179148/
The exterior of the New Empire Cinema, photographed in 2009:
View link
View link
Light fixture in the ceiling:
View link
Auditorium viewed from the circle:
View link
Some 2009 photographs of the Elite Cinema:
Exterior:
View link
Outer lobby:
View link
Ticket office:
View link
Foyer:
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