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Ken Roe commented about Regal Cinema on Nov 18, 2008 at 7:21 pm

The auditorium of the Regal Cinema, photographed in November 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/deshan/3009879809/

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Ken Roe commented about Majestic Cinema on Nov 18, 2008 at 7:15 pm

A poster on the front of Majestic City:
http://flickr.com/photos/krankman/196639343/

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Ken Roe commented about Cineplex Cinema on Nov 18, 2008 at 5:13 pm

A January 2008 photograph of the Muzungu Mall, shopping and entertainment centre:
http://flickr.com/photos/15179188@N00/2260419806/

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Ken Roe commented about New Empire Theatre on Nov 18, 2008 at 2:16 pm

A vintage photograph of the ABC on its re-opening 7th June 1962:
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A vintage photograph of the ABC foyer in 1962:
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Ken Roe commented about Cinema-Theatre Varia on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:47 pm

Here are a set a photographs, taken on 2nd November 2008 by Bart de Visser:
http://www.urban-travel.org/varia/index.html

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Ken Roe commented about National Cinema on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:10 pm

The National Cinema, photographed in January 2007:
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Ken Roe commented about 20th Century Cinema on Nov 17, 2008 at 7:17 pm

A photograph and some details on the 20th Century Cinema here, (click on photo to enlarge):
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Ken Roe commented about Cine Tropical on Nov 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm

A February 2007 photograph of the Cine Tropical:
http://flickr.com/photos/aris/399536110/
A close-up view:
http://flickr.com/photos/84269782@N00/354753982/

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Ken Roe commented about Rex Cinema & Bar on Nov 16, 2008 at 12:51 am

A photograph of the Rex Cinema & Bar that I took in November 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/3033506936/

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Ken Roe commented about Essoldo Ecclesfield on Nov 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm

A vintage photograph of the derelict Essoldo, prior to demolition:
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Ken Roe commented about Regent Cinema on Nov 15, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Three vintage photographs of the Regent Cinema.
Castle Street and exterior:
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Wurlitzer organ in the spotlight:
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Auditorium interior:
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Ken Roe commented about Shepherd's Bush Pavilion on Nov 13, 2008 at 7:32 pm

The Gaumont photographed in July 1955, playing the Gaumont release programme:
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Ken Roe commented about Chantrey Picture House on Nov 13, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Current views of the former Chantry Picture House here:
http://www.thewookie.co.uk/cinemas/cinepho9.html

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Ken Roe commented about Lansdowne Picture Palace on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:37 am

The facade and entrance to the former Lansdowne Picture House, photographed after the auditorium had been demolished and before restoration:
http://flickr.com/photos/evissa/143568368/
A view from behind the facade, after demolition of the auditoriem, and before restoration:
http://flickr.com/photos/evissa/272431760/
Photographed during the erection of the student acommodation at the rear:
http://flickr.com/photos/evissa/314257241/

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Ken Roe commented about Alaska-Variety Theatre on Nov 12, 2008 at 9:03 pm

Listed as ‘Closed’ in 1941 and 1943.

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Ken Roe commented about Empire Cinema on Nov 12, 2008 at 6:55 pm

Some more details and an exterior photograph on the Theatres Trust database here:
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Ken Roe commented about Raven Performing Arts Center on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:37 pm

Joe; The 1952 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists the Plaza Theatre, 1311-15 West Street N., Healdsburg, CA with a seating capacity of 828. The other theatre in town is named the Avon, with 800 seats and no address given. The 1950 edition of FDY only lists the Plaza Theatre.

The Plaza Theatre had 848 seats in 1941 & 1943, when it was the only theatre operating in town.

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Ken Roe commented about Poplar Hippodrome Theatre on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:01 am

Photographs and a brief history of the Poplar Hippdrome Theatre here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Poplar.htm#hippodrome

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Ken Roe commented about Bridge Theatre on Nov 7, 2008 at 7:09 pm

The Bridge Theatre, photographed in 1997. The photograph is from the archives of the Cinema Theatre Association (UK):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/89754800/

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Ken Roe commented about Capitol Theatre on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:47 pm

The Capitol Theatre is listed at 615 K Street in 1955, so yes, it must the same as the T&D Theatre in the photo.

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Ken Roe commented about Atelier Kino on Nov 2, 2008 at 8:04 pm

The Atelier Kino & City Kino, photographed in March 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/footballnomad/430816276/
http://flickr.com/photos/footballnomad/430815711/
Entrance:
http://flickr.com/photos/footballnomad/430818645/

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Ken Roe commented about Showcase Cinema de Lux Bristol on Nov 1, 2008 at 1:22 pm

The Cinema de Lux, photographed just prior to its September 2008 opening:
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Entrance after opening:
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Ken Roe commented about Cineworld Cinema - Birmingham on Nov 1, 2008 at 12:58 pm

The Premiere of the Will Smith film “Hitch”, at the UGC on 27th September 2005:
http://www.flickr.com/photos//prit/47068522/

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Ken Roe commented about Odeon Dundee - Stack Leisure Park on Nov 1, 2008 at 12:42 pm

A small photograph of the closed-down Odeon in April 2006:
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