Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

I am pretty sure that there was originally two balconies in the 1911 theatre – the descriptions specify two tiers of balcony above stalls and circle which I suspect were two separated areas of the same tier. It would also be unusual for a Matcham theatre of this period to have just a stalls and a single circle. Much, but not all, of the stage area was incorporated into the auditorium in the 1938 rebuild so the drop in capacity makes no sense given that the auditorium space was increased, unless it went from a 3 level to a 2 level theatre.

Ian commented about ABC Bridgeton on Jun 12, 2011 at 4:52 am

Two further photos can be seen on flickr, taken during demolition in June 2011

EXTERIOR PHOTO

AUDITORIUM PHOTO

Ian commented about CineStar Turmpalast on Jun 10, 2011 at 3:09 pm

An old photo of the Turm Palast HERE

Ian commented about Cinema des Varieties on Jun 10, 2011 at 2:49 pm

Another PHOTO HERE of the exterior at night in June 2011.

Ian commented about Glasgow Film Theatre on Jun 10, 2011 at 8:36 am

This is a very successful, beautifully maintained (following a recent restoration) art-house cinema which is hugely popular in the city. The staff are friendly, the two cinemas stylish and comfortable, with bars and cafe on-site. A little bit of cinema-heaven and well worth a visit if you are in Glasgow.

Ian commented about ABC Bridgeton on Jun 10, 2011 at 7:33 am

Demolition is well under-way in June 2011. The façade will be preserved.

Ian commented about Rialto Cinema on Jun 10, 2011 at 4:37 am

Another recent PHOTO HERE

Ian commented about Rex Cinema on Jun 4, 2011 at 8:17 am

Click HERE for a photo of the Rex Cinema whilst it was still on-film in 1974. When it was constructed the natural slope of the land away from the street helped give the auditorium a raked floor.

Ian commented about Cinema Arcades on Jun 3, 2011 at 4:09 am

Two photos taken during the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011. The main screen is the whole of the former stalls area whilst the two smaller cinemas appear to be in the former balcony. The cinema is very well appointed.

auditorium

facade

Ian commented about Rendezvous Cinema on May 7, 2011 at 3:16 pm

This ought to be listed as demolished as only part of the foyer remains, the auditorium and rear foyer have been levelled and now serve as a car park!

Some photos here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/243890790/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/406829172/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/406829169/

Ian commented about Kinema on May 5, 2011 at 7:14 am

May 2011 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5689165073/

Ian commented about Corn Exchange on May 5, 2011 at 7:14 am

May 2011 photo here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/5689736684/

Ian commented about Palace Theatre on May 5, 2011 at 5:15 am

A 2011 photo here:–