Rex Cinema

Located in Winlaton, to the west of Gateshead, County Durham. The Rex Cinema was opened on 22nd November 1937 with Binkie Stuart in “Rose of Tralee”. Seating 547 on a stadium plan, with a raised stepped section at the rear, rather than the usual overhanging circle. There were 373-seats in the stalls and 174-seats in the raised section. It was equipped with a Western Electric(WE) sound system.

In 1954 it was extended at the rear, adding another 208 seats to the raised section. It was closed in 1967 and was converted into a bingo club. It was later closed and the building was demolished in 2008 and a block of flats now occupy the site.

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