Comments from Ken Roe - Cinema Treasures

Ken Roe commented about Cinema Teatro Volturno on Aug 3, 2008 at 5:55 pm

The Cinema Volturno and its small canopy (marquee) can be seen mid-distance in this January 2008 photograph of the via Volturno:
http://flickr.com/photos/sanjao/2208920365/

Ken Roe commented about Spazio Impero on Aug 3, 2008 at 4:42 pm

The Cinema Impero, photographed in September 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/axez02/234105769/

Ken Roe commented about Cinema Farnese on Aug 3, 2008 at 4:07 pm

A photograph of the Cinema Farnese in early 2008. The facade has since been smartened up, under new owners:
http://flickr.com/photos/aaronbrame/2443707229/

Ken Roe commented about Odeon West End on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:45 pm

Ian, It could be the ‘Venue Theatre’ you mention to be renovated and re-opened as a 250 seat Leicester Square Theatre, is the former Venue Nightclub on the top floor of the Dolcis building, to the immediate West of the Empire, Leicester Square. It lost its licence a couple of years ago due to drug dealers.

The proposed re-development of the Leicester Square Theatre (now Odeon West End) is still apparently on the cards to happen eventually.

Ken Roe commented about Cannon Chester on Jul 25, 2008 at 2:13 pm

A vintage photograph of the ABC Cinema, in March 1971:
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Recent photographs as Brannigans Nightclub:
http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/245731403/
http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/245733768/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2494727206/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2595213964/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2594389055/

Ken Roe commented about Cinema King on Jul 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm

The Cine King, photographed when open in September 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/pulp-o-rama/2291188975/

Ken Roe commented about Cinema Teatro Odeon on Jul 23, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Ken Roe commented about Gaumont Chester on Jul 23, 2008 at 3:37 pm

Here is a view of the rear and stage house of the former Gaumont Palace:
http://flickr.com/photos/ddvx/220870762/

Ken Roe commented about Cine Rialto on Jul 21, 2008 at 1:59 pm

Thanks Lost Memory, that’s a really useful link!

Ken Roe commented about Odeon Luxe London Leicester Square on Jul 21, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Still sporting the white plastic finish put on the facade for the run of “Mama Mia”, the European Premiere of “The Dark Knight” is held on Monday 21st July 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689038681/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689040973/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689854186/
As preparations for the event come to a climax, eager crowds gather mid-afternoon to greet the ‘red carpet’ stars arrival for the evening premiere:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689855976/

Ken Roe commented about Cine Riviera on Jul 20, 2008 at 9:33 am

The Cine Riviera photographed in September 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/carlosalk/44924764/

Ken Roe commented about Monon Theater on Jul 19, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Listed in Film Daily Yearbooks 1941 thru 1950 at least, as the Howard Theatre, the only theatre in Monon, IN

Ken Roe commented about Brewery Arts Centre on Jul 18, 2008 at 6:28 pm

Overall view of the Brewery Arts Centre in April 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/nicholassmale/2678469376/
A photograph of the cinema entrance in April 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/nicholassmale/2678469160/

Ken Roe commented about Lume Cinema on Jul 18, 2008 at 6:16 pm

Sign and part of the facade of the Warehouse Cinema in July 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/tavman/212802626/

Ken Roe commented about Tango Porteno on Jul 16, 2008 at 9:40 am

A night-time view of the Cine Metro in October 2004:
http://flickr.com/photos/carlosalk/61116012/

Ken Roe commented about Cinema City General Paz on Jul 16, 2008 at 9:07 am

A night-time view of the Cine General Paz in April 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/fabianogoldoni/133196637/
Daytime partial view, in March 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/lalviarez/2365870856/

Ken Roe commented about Empress Cinema on Jul 15, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Divad, Thanks for the clarification, I will make the neccessary amendments to the opening text.

Ken Roe commented about Reel Cinema on Jul 15, 2008 at 8:09 am

A vintage ariel view of the Royal Cinema, in 1948, showing a patched-up roof, possibly after war-time damage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/webrarian/552914714/
A vintage photograph of the ABC in 1972:
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Photographed as the Cannon in 1991:
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Circle foyer in 1991:
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Ken Roe commented about Empress Cinema on Jul 14, 2008 at 2:24 pm

Divad, The extra details I added to your initial opening description are taken from a booklet ‘Ninety Years of Cinema in Urmston’ by Brian Hornsby (who’s series of books are based on research he undertakes in local library’s) and from Allen Eyles book ‘ABC-The First Name in Entertainment’, published by the Cinema Theatre Association and the British Film Institute. I trust both these usually reliable sources for my additional information, but if you know otherwise, please let us know.

Ken Roe commented about Orion on Jul 13, 2008 at 6:31 pm

The Kino Orion, photographed in 2004:
http://flickr.com/photos/yellowsummer/190008628/

Ken Roe commented about Queen's Theatre on Jul 13, 2008 at 5:52 pm

A night-time photograph in October 2007, just prior to closure and demolition:
http://flickr.com/photos/yellowsummer/2182410337/

Ken Roe commented about Odeon Oxford, George Street on Jul 13, 2008 at 5:43 pm

The entrance photographed as the MGM in 1995:
http://flickr.com/photos/yellowsummer/2517175231/

Ken Roe commented about Odeon Hastings on Jul 11, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Photographed as the Cannon in 1989:
http://flickr.com/photos/12494104@N00/137085272/

Ken Roe commented about Electric Palace Cinema on Jul 11, 2008 at 12:43 pm

The Electric Palace Cinema photographed by day in April 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/andrewmbutler/2431379377/

Ken Roe commented about Vue Hartlepool on Jul 11, 2008 at 9:34 am

An August 2006 photograph of the Vue:
http://flickr.com/photos/yaffamedia/220905788/