Comments from Ken Roe - Cinema Treasures

Ken Roe commented about Rex Cinema on Feb 19, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Four photographs of the Rex Cinema:
In February 2010:
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In June 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sidea/2774533907/
In January 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mutacan/2219197743/
In June 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sigmabeta/3709579741/

Ken Roe commented about Silverbird Cinema on Feb 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm

A September 2010 photograph of the entrance to the Accra Mall:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zmtomako/5001313727/

Ken Roe commented about Roxy Cinema on Feb 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

A close-up of the Roxy Cinema in June 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sigmabeta/2644519449/

Ken Roe commented about Cine Jurassic Park on Feb 19, 2011 at 2:25 pm

A queue of kids line up at the Cine Jurassic Park in this evocative photograph:
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Ken Roe commented about Studio Europa Kino on Feb 19, 2011 at 6:58 am

A photograph of the neon sign on top of the entrance canopy of the Studio Europa:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zingh/3912805663/

Ken Roe commented about Cine Oubri on Feb 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm

The auditorium of the Cine Oubri, photographed in March 2009:
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Front orchestra stalls seating:
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Concession kiosk beside the screen:
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Ken Roe commented about Cine Neerwaya on Feb 18, 2011 at 4:14 pm

A March 2009 photograph inside the auditorium of the Cine Neerwaya:
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Ken Roe commented about Azerbaijan Cinema on Feb 18, 2011 at 12:51 pm

A vintage photograph of the Azerbaijan Cinema:
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Current views of the new cinema:
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Ken Roe commented about Nizami Cinema on Feb 18, 2011 at 12:28 pm

The Nizami Cinema, photographed in July 2006 while undergoing renovation:
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Ken Roe commented about Alkhadra Cinema on Feb 18, 2011 at 8:53 am

Here is a 2009 photograph of a Tripoli cinema painted green, not sure if it is the Alkhadra (Green) Cinema:
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Ken Roe commented about Odeon Folkestone on Feb 17, 2011 at 7:12 am

A set of vintage photographs of the Odeon in the 1960’s:
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The Odeon photographed in November 1948, playing the Odeon release:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/folkestone2.jpg
Playing the Odeon release in March 1956:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/folkestone3.jpg
Playing the Rank release in May 1971:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/folkestone.jpg

Ken Roe commented about Odeon Kettering on Feb 16, 2011 at 4:15 pm

The 8-screen Odeon, photographed in May 2003:
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Ken Roe commented about Astra Entertainment Centre on Feb 16, 2011 at 3:21 pm

A vintage photograph taken in 1936 by John Maltby, and now part of the English Heritage Collection:
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Ken Roe commented about Odeon Shirley on Feb 15, 2011 at 12:04 pm

A close-up of the entrance in 1935, shortly after opening:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/shirley1.jpg
A vintage photograph of the Odeon Shirley in 1950:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/shirley2.jpg
Playing the Rank release in 1971:
http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/shirley.jpg

Ken Roe commented about Crescent Cinema on Feb 14, 2011 at 3:29 pm

The derelict Crescent Cinema, photographed in 1990:
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Ken Roe commented about O2 Academy, Bristol on Feb 13, 2011 at 1:02 pm

A vintage photograph from opening week in 1966:
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As a twin in 1981:
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ABC 1 auditorium:
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ABC 2 auditorium:
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Ken Roe commented about Reading Rouse Hill Cinemas on Feb 12, 2011 at 3:21 pm

Photographs I took of the Reading Rouse Hill in March 2010:
Exterior:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439528182/
Gold Lounge screens' bar area:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439529700
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439531922/
Main foyer:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439536016/
Projection box:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5438931563/

Ken Roe commented about Reading Auburn on Feb 12, 2011 at 2:26 pm

A photograph I took of the Reading Cinemas Auburn in March 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5438917095/

Ken Roe commented about Mecca Theatre on Feb 12, 2011 at 2:17 pm

A photograph I took at midnight, in March 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439519412/

Ken Roe commented about Odeon Manly on Feb 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm

A poster on the front of the current Manly Cinemas, showing the history of the site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439514790/

Ken Roe commented about Manly Cinemas on Feb 12, 2011 at 2:02 pm

A photograph of the Manly Cinemas I took in March 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5438906249/
A poster on the front of the cinemas, showing the history of the site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/5439514790/

Ken Roe commented about ABC West Bromwich on Feb 10, 2011 at 8:58 am

The Tower Cinema, photographed in its opening week December 1935:
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As an ABC/EMI Bingo Club, on a snowy day in April 1969:
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Ken Roe commented about Odeon Lancing on Feb 9, 2011 at 4:06 pm

Photographed as the Odeon in 1934, and a recent photograph:
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Ken Roe commented about Gaumont Finsbury Park on Feb 9, 2011 at 12:56 pm

A vintage view showing part of the Stroud Green Road facade, in use in the early-1960’s as the Majestic Ballroom:
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Ken Roe commented about Gaumont Finchley on Feb 9, 2011 at 11:13 am

A vintage photograph of the Gaumont Finchley auditorium, possibly dating from its opening in July 1937:
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