The New Curzon Cinema is not listed in the Kine' Yearbook 1940 edition (published 1939), but is listed in the 1944 edition. It could be the cinema was built in 1939 and allowed to open in 1940 after the outbreak of war.
It is listed as being in Flixton, Lancashire, the area today has been expanded to be part of the district of Urmston, Greater Manchester.
The Ritz Cinema opened on 7th March 1938 and was part of a building project already begun by Union Cinemas, taken over by ABC Cinemas.
It was re-named ABC Wigan in March 1962 and closed on 28th May 1977 for tripling in the circle with bingo in the former stalls area. The 3 cinemas ABC 1,2 and 3 opened on 27th October 1977 with seating capacities of 485, 321 and 106. They were closed by ABC on 5th March 1983.
They re-opened as the Ritz Cinema (by an independent) on 4th January 1985 and were successful until a new Virgin multiplex opened in the town and despite cutting prices to attract more patrons, the Ritz closed on 10th April 1997.
Sadly, the building was not deemed worthy of being granted a Listed status and was demolished in 2002.
Here is a 1934 image of the original Criterion Theatre, showing the Premier screening the Gaumont British release “Man of Aran” (a documentary directed by Rober Flaherty): View link
Listed in the Film Daily Yearbook 1943 as having a seating capacity of 800. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the seating capacity is given as 904 and the address is 1410 Main Street. Has there been a major re-numbering here?
The entrance is shown in the photo above as being on the corner of the building, and the cinema was two levels down in the basement. The remainder of the building is offices.
Listed in Flim Daily yeabook editions 1941 and 1943 as having a seating capacity of 400. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. a seating capacity is given as 372.
Listed in the Film Daily Yearbook’s 1941 and 1943 editions as having a seating capacity of 300. It is listed in Film Daily Yearbooks 1949-1955 as operating as a Negro theatre. The 1950 edition gives a seating capacity of 339.
The original architect W. Hancock was William Hancock who also designed the Gate Cinema, Notting Hill Gate in West London.
The DeLuxe Theatre is listed in F.D.Y. editions 1940-1955 operating as a Negro theatre.
The American Theatre is also listed as ‘closed’ in the 1941 and 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook.
I have records that say it was listed in the 1930-1933 editions of F.D.Y operating as a Negro theatre.
A couple of exterior photos and some history on the Tolmer Cinema, Euston, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/tolmer.htm
An exterior photo and some history on the Gaumont State Kilburn, Kilburn, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/state.htm
Exterior photo and some history on the Scala Cinema, Kings Cross, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/scala.htm
More external photos and some history on the former Pykes Cinematograph Theatre, Shepherds Bush, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/pavilion.htm
Exterior photo and some history on the Forum Cinema, Kentish Town, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/forum.htm
Exterior photo and some history on the Electric Cinema here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/electric.htm
An exterior photo and some history on the Astoria Brixton here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/brixasto.htm
The Kine Yearbook 1937 edition gives a seating capacity of 500 for the Elite Cinema.
The New Curzon Cinema is not listed in the Kine' Yearbook 1940 edition (published 1939), but is listed in the 1944 edition. It could be the cinema was built in 1939 and allowed to open in 1940 after the outbreak of war.
It is listed as being in Flixton, Lancashire, the area today has been expanded to be part of the district of Urmston, Greater Manchester.
The Ritz Cinema opened on 7th March 1938 and was part of a building project already begun by Union Cinemas, taken over by ABC Cinemas.
It was re-named ABC Wigan in March 1962 and closed on 28th May 1977 for tripling in the circle with bingo in the former stalls area. The 3 cinemas ABC 1,2 and 3 opened on 27th October 1977 with seating capacities of 485, 321 and 106. They were closed by ABC on 5th March 1983.
They re-opened as the Ritz Cinema (by an independent) on 4th January 1985 and were successful until a new Virgin multiplex opened in the town and despite cutting prices to attract more patrons, the Ritz closed on 10th April 1997.
Sadly, the building was not deemed worthy of being granted a Listed status and was demolished in 2002.
Here is a 1934 image of the original Criterion Theatre, showing the Premier screening the Gaumont British release “Man of Aran” (a documentary directed by Rober Flaherty):
View link
Listed in the 1941 Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 800.
Listed in the Film Daily Yearbook 1943 as having a seating capacity of 800. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. the seating capacity is given as 904 and the address is 1410 Main Street. Has there been a major re-numbering here?
Listed in Film Daily Yearbooks with varying seating capacities; 1941 and 1943 editions=1,050 and in the 1950 edition=1,121.
Listed in Film Daily Yearbooks with varying seating capacities; 1941=600, 1943=500 and 1950=700.
Listed in Film Daily Yeabooks with varying seating capacities; 1941=1,492, 1943=1,480 and 1950=600.
The entrance is shown in the photo above as being on the corner of the building, and the cinema was two levels down in the basement. The remainder of the building is offices.
The New Olympia Cinema was showing movies in 1966, operated by Star Cinemas. By 1968 it had become a Star Bingo club.
Listed in the 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook with a seating capacity of 425.
Listed in Flim Daily yeabook editions 1941 and 1943 as having a seating capacity of 400. In the 1950 edition of F.D.Y. a seating capacity is given as 372.
Listed in the Film Daily Yearbook’s 1941 and 1943 editions as having a seating capacity of 300. It is listed in Film Daily Yearbooks 1949-1955 as operating as a Negro theatre. The 1950 edition gives a seating capacity of 339.
Listed in the Film Daily Yearbook, 1941 edition as having a seating capacity of 300. Same details in the 1943 edition but it is listed as ‘Closed’.