Comments from Ken Roe

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Ken Roe
Ken Roe commented about New Empire Theatre on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:26 am

The auditorium of the ABC at its re-opening after modernisation in June 1962:
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Ken Roe commented about Cinema Land on Nov 19, 2008 at 5:28 pm

A photograph of Cinema Land in December 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/devecioglu/2157228329/

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Ken Roe commented about Gran Cine Teatro Victoria on Nov 19, 2008 at 3:48 pm

Three photographs of the Cine Teatro Victoria:
http://flickr.com/photos/svmma/1726948194/
http://flickr.com/photos/svmma/1726942152/
Photographed in February 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/8554087@N06/2248654283/

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Ken Roe commented about Al Shatti Plaza on Nov 19, 2008 at 3:06 pm

Two photographs of the Al Shatti Plaza here:
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Ken Roe commented about Regal Cinema on Nov 18, 2008 at 2:21 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 2:15 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 12:13 pm

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

Ken Roe
Ken Roe commented about New Empire Theatre on Nov 18, 2008 at 9:16 am

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 7:47 am

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 5:10 pm

The National Cinema, photographed in January 2007:
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Ken Roe commented about 20th Century Cinema on Nov 17, 2008 at 2:17 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 2:30 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 15, 2008 at 7:51 pm

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 1:50 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 8:07 am

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 2:32 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 1:48 pm

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

Ken Roe
Ken Roe commented about Lansdowne Picture Palace on Nov 12, 2008 at 7:37 pm

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 4:03 pm

Listed as ‘Closed’ in 1941 and 1943.

Ken Roe
Ken Roe commented about Empire Cinema on Nov 12, 2008 at 1:55 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 7:37 am

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.

Ken Roe
Ken Roe commented about Poplar Hippodrome Theatre on Nov 8, 2008 at 7:01 pm

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 2:09 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 5:47 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.