Listed as the Strand Theatre in 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity given as 556. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the Strand Theatre, 220 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs AR has a seating capacity given as 1,170.
The Town Hall opened for films on 14th October 1909, it continued as a full time cinema until other purpose built cinemas opened in the town. From at least 1937 until 1947 it is listed as being used for ‘occasional pictures’.
The Jackson Withers circuit were taken over by the Rank Organisation from 1st November 1976. The Canton Cinema which had closed in the mid-1960’s came as part of the deal as a ‘closed’ building.
Built on the site of the Classic Cinema 1937-1973 (which was also the head offices of Classic Repertory Cinemas), this replacement cinema opened on 2nd March 1978 as the Sherlock Holmes Centa 1 & 2 and is located in the basement of the new building. It was operated by the CineCenta group of art house cinemas. Originally the seating capacities were for 123 & 117. From December 1979 it was operated by Star Cinemas and it closed on 7th September 1983 with Ben Kingsley in “Ghandi” and Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie”.
It was taken over by independent exhibitor Romaine Hart and added to her ‘Screen on….'cinemas after being gutted and redesigned. It re-opened as the Screen on Baker Street on 3rd February 1984 with Linda Griffiths in “Lianna” in the 95 seat Number 1 cinema and “James Stewart in "Rear Window” in the 100 seat number 2 screen.
The Strand Theater is listed in editions of Film Daily Yearbook that I have (1941 thru 1950). It was operated by Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp. in the 1940’s.
The Majestic Theater is listed in the 1914-1915 Edition of the American Motion Picture Directory. It has gone from listings in Film Daily Yearbook by 1941.
According to Konrad Schiecke’s recent book ‘Historic Movie Theatres in Illinois 1883-1960’;
The United States Theatre opened in 1906 for the Jones, Linick & Schaefer circuit. In 1933 it was re-named the State-Harrison Theatre and became a burlesque house. In 1956 it was re-named Gayety Theatre and then from 1961 it was screening Adult movies as the Rialto Theatre. The Rialto closed in 1975 and was demolished.
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The seating capacity in the original auditorium is 211. As stated in the opening text above, the newer basement screen seats 180.
John;Thanks for your input and the photograph. However, this page is for the original Regal/Odeon which was demolished and the ‘new’ Odeon you pictured was built on the same site.
Film Daily Yearbooks 1941 thru 1950 list two theatres in Darby PA. The Parker Theatre is one, the other is the Darby Theatre, 13th Street & Chester Pike with a seating capacity given as 1,000.
It states above that there were two theatres in Darby, I presume the Wendy Theatre be the same as the Darby Theatre.
A few more details on the Astoria Cinema;
The opening date of the Tooting Electric Pavilion was 9th April 1914 and the original architect was a Mr A.R. Bead.
The architect for the 1937 re-build of the facade was Leslie C. Norton.
Warren; Namibia is a country in southern Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. It shares borders with Angola and Zambia in the North, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. It was a part of South Africa until 1990 when it gained independence.
The Garden Theatre is listed with 500 seats in the Film Daily Yearbook; 1941 edition (no mention of a Garden Hills Theatre or a Fine Art Theatre though)
In the 1943 edition of F.D.Y. the Garden Hills Theatre is listed with a seating capacity of 500, but no mention of a Garden Theatre or a Fine Arts Theatre.
None of the 3 theatres are named in the 1950 edition of F.D.Y.
Listed in the 1941 edition of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 250 (closed). In the 1943 F.D.Y. it has re-opened and has a 300 seating capacity. No address is given and it gone from listings by 1950.
Listed as the Strand Theatre in 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity given as 556. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the Strand Theatre, 220 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs AR has a seating capacity given as 1,170.
The State Theatre is listed in the 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook, with address of Market Street and a seating capacity of 856.
The Town Hall opened for films on 14th October 1909, it continued as a full time cinema until other purpose built cinemas opened in the town. From at least 1937 until 1947 it is listed as being used for ‘occasional pictures’.
The Picturedrome opened on 8th November 1920 with Vincent Serrano in “Eye for an Eye”(A Modern Monte Cristo).
The Jackson Withers circuit were taken over by the Rank Organisation from 1st November 1976. The Canton Cinema which had closed in the mid-1960’s came as part of the deal as a ‘closed’ building.
Listed in the 1941 & 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook as the Grand Theatre. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. it has been re-named New Grand Theatre.
Built on the site of the Classic Cinema 1937-1973 (which was also the head offices of Classic Repertory Cinemas), this replacement cinema opened on 2nd March 1978 as the Sherlock Holmes Centa 1 & 2 and is located in the basement of the new building. It was operated by the CineCenta group of art house cinemas. Originally the seating capacities were for 123 & 117. From December 1979 it was operated by Star Cinemas and it closed on 7th September 1983 with Ben Kingsley in “Ghandi” and Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie”.
It was taken over by independent exhibitor Romaine Hart and added to her ‘Screen on….'cinemas after being gutted and redesigned. It re-opened as the Screen on Baker Street on 3rd February 1984 with Linda Griffiths in “Lianna” in the 95 seat Number 1 cinema and “James Stewart in "Rear Window” in the 100 seat number 2 screen.
The Lyceum Theatre is listed in the 1914-1915 edition of American Motion Picture Directory.
The Strand Theater is listed in editions of Film Daily Yearbook that I have (1941 thru 1950). It was operated by Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp. in the 1940’s.
The Majestic Theater is listed in the 1914-1915 Edition of the American Motion Picture Directory. It has gone from listings in Film Daily Yearbook by 1941.
The exterior of the Grand Theatre Clapham Junction, London:
http://flickr.com/photos/stollerdos/128516766/
A view of part of the auditorium as seen in May 2004:
http://flickr.com/photos/foolstopzanet/213368056/
According to Konrad Schiecke’s recent book ‘Historic Movie Theatres in Illinois 1883-1960’;
The United States Theatre opened in 1906 for the Jones, Linick & Schaefer circuit. In 1933 it was re-named the State-Harrison Theatre and became a burlesque house. In 1956 it was re-named Gayety Theatre and then from 1961 it was screening Adult movies as the Rialto Theatre. The Rialto closed in 1975 and was demolished.
The seating capacity in the original auditorium is 211. As stated in the opening text above, the newer basement screen seats 180.
John;Thanks for your input and the photograph. However, this page is for the original Regal/Odeon which was demolished and the ‘new’ Odeon you pictured was built on the same site.
The ‘new’ Odeon has its own page here:
/theaters/14274/
Hope you can post you photograph on that page! Thanks
The Gay Theatre is listed in editions of Film Daily Yearbook from at least 1941 thru 1950 and beyond.
Film Daily Yearbooks 1941 thru 1950 list two theatres in Darby PA. The Parker Theatre is one, the other is the Darby Theatre, 13th Street & Chester Pike with a seating capacity given as 1,000.
It states above that there were two theatres in Darby, I presume the Wendy Theatre be the same as the Darby Theatre.
A few more details on the Astoria Cinema;
The opening date of the Tooting Electric Pavilion was 9th April 1914 and the original architect was a Mr A.R. Bead.
The architect for the 1937 re-build of the facade was Leslie C. Norton.
Here is a photograph of the Atlantic Cinema as seen in May 2005:
http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/45156155
Warren; Namibia is a country in southern Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. It shares borders with Angola and Zambia in the North, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. It was a part of South Africa until 1990 when it gained independence.
A great set of photographs on the interior of the Granada Theatre, Tooting, taken in March 2006:
The great entrance hall side wall and ceiling:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112640686/
The hall of mirrors (balcony waiting area):
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112640973/
Rear of the balcony & ceiling:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112641162/
Auditorium side wall viewed from the balcony:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112641572/
Proscenium and stage:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112641984/
A section of the main coffered ceiling with a Granada chandelier:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112642315/
Edge of front balcony with side wall paintings by Alex Johnson:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112642856/
Side wall paintings and front stalls exit:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112643254/
Front stalls exit details:
http://flickr.com/photos/flameproof/112643671/
An exterior photograph as seen in May 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/58698859@N00/156649560/
Inside the foyer:
http://flickr.com/photos/linerix/262880893/
The Deepam Cinema photographed here in 2004:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/355333294/
Listed in Film Daily Yearbooks from at least 1941 thru 1950 and beyond.
The Garden Theatre is listed with 500 seats in the Film Daily Yearbook; 1941 edition (no mention of a Garden Hills Theatre or a Fine Art Theatre though)
In the 1943 edition of F.D.Y. the Garden Hills Theatre is listed with a seating capacity of 500, but no mention of a Garden Theatre or a Fine Arts Theatre.
None of the 3 theatres are named in the 1950 edition of F.D.Y.
Listed in the 1941 edition of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 250 (closed). In the 1943 F.D.Y. it has re-opened and has a 300 seating capacity. No address is given and it gone from listings by 1950.