My late father, Bob Hoadly, who was born in Whitehorse Road (or Street as it was then) often spoke fondly of this cinema – his local. A bit of a flea pit, I understand, but much beloved!
Micky Smith, who posted above, sent me a link very recently, to a marvellous film, presumably commissioned and presented by Ben Hur himself, who features with his wife, and I presume sons, prominently in the film. Made to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of 1935, it paints a vibrant picture of a long-lost East End. It is wonderful, and and is now available to view at the BFI Player site via this link:
My late father, Bob Hoadly, who was born in Whitehorse Road (or Street as it was then) often spoke fondly of this cinema – his local. A bit of a flea pit, I understand, but much beloved! Micky Smith, who posted above, sent me a link very recently, to a marvellous film, presumably commissioned and presented by Ben Hur himself, who features with his wife, and I presume sons, prominently in the film. Made to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of 1935, it paints a vibrant picture of a long-lost East End. It is wonderful, and and is now available to view at the BFI Player site via this link:
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-1935-silver-jubilee-1935-online
Enjoy!