Regarding the conversion prior to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the previous presentation at the Astoria was Half a Sixpence which ran from its premiere there in 1967 to 3 October 1968. Between then and December 17 the theatre was closed for refurbishment.
Photo today of the Astoria’s presentation of How the West was Won in its screen version referred to above.
Date of showing: from 26 November 1971 for the Christmas/New Year 1971/72 period.
Similar info of Paint Your Wagon and other presentations to follow in due course.
The Odeon, Leicester square is the high water mark of cinema history in England. Imagine Buckingham Palace being turned into flats? Should not be tampered with, and thats final.
Regarding the conversion prior to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the previous presentation at the Astoria was Half a Sixpence which ran from its premiere there in 1967 to 3 October 1968. Between then and December 17 the theatre was closed for refurbishment.
Photo today of the Astoria’s presentation of How the West was Won in its screen version referred to above. Date of showing: from 26 November 1971 for the Christmas/New Year 1971/72 period.
Similar info of Paint Your Wagon and other presentations to follow in due course.
Photograph attached 18 Jan 2015. Opening of the ‘new-style’ Leic.Sq.Theatre 12.12.1968 From my personal collection.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30144260
The Odeon, Leicester square is the high water mark of cinema history in England. Imagine Buckingham Palace being turned into flats? Should not be tampered with, and thats final.