Rex Cinema

Not mentioned as yet are later alterations made in 1970s by W. S. Hattrell and Partners.

I have just remembered something my Dad told me about the Rex when he was based at RAF Wilmslow during WW2. At that time, of course, the Rex was still in its original form with the circle, stalls and stage.

The splay walls of the auditorium were decorated in a most unusual and original manner with the ‘Bass Clef’ at one side and the ‘Treble Clef’ at the other. I wonder if these motifs still exist behind the subdivision treatment of the 1980’s?

If the new owners of the Rex ever visit this site they may be interested to read the following extract from an e-mail I received from a friend in Germany whose family happen to operate cinemas over there.

This was in response to articles I had forwarded re the reopening of two cinemas on the same day, namely the Rex – and the Odeon Leicester Square:–

“What a warmhearted, lovely article you sent me about the recent opening of the glamorous “REX” Cinema in Wilmslow. I could truly sense that this family are doing their business with “heart and soul” and as we say over here in Germany with “Herzblut” = Heartblood. What a lovely auditorium ——-..with S C R E E N – C U R T A I N S in function for giving the audiences not only the ultimate warm welcome but supplying them with the ultimate “Movie -Feeling” too.

Yet, the ‘OLS’ London, recently opened after more than one years costly refurbishing, transforming this once cinematic “flagship” into a Dolby Luxe Cinema looks somehow “poorly” and “cold” in comparison with the lovely ‘Rex’ Wilmslow – if I may say so.

N o S c r e e n – C u r t a i n s…….this really is an absolute “no go” for a Cinema with that history and background."

So the Mundin family may like to know that their dedication (and attention to detail) is well and truly noted and appreciated!

Article re the reopening in The Knutsford Guardian:–

https://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/17306127.wilmslow-film-fans-wait-is-over-with-rex-reopening-tomorrow/

I used to carry out Managerial relief duties at the long lost huge nearby ABC Stockport and amongst the numerous theatre names I would type on ‘Opposition Report Form Number 6’ was the Rex. How marvellous to see its return!

The Rex has now reopened after a fantastic refurbishment. 2 screens and very luxurious. Pictures to follow

This cinema is finally reopening! It is being refurbished and will be a twin screen boutique cinema It will be operated by the Mundin family who also refurbished the Savoy Heston Moor.

https://www.facebook.com/rextheatrewilmslow/

I have contacted Everyman Cinemas who have expressed interest in reopening the cinema and are contacting the owners.

Hello eveybody. The Wilmslow Town Council are looking into the possibility of re-opening the Rex, so if you would like to see this happen please spread the word.

the projection room and the circle cinema are still there anongst all the other shops its like going back in time i have the orcon lamphouse off the westar in this cinema