The upper section (which contains apartments) of the facade of the Cinema Teatro Maestoso, photographed with demonstrators banners in November 2007: http://flickr.com/photos/aip/2049054565/
The Cinema Volturno and its small canopy (marquee) can be seen mid-distance in this January 2008 photograph of the via Volturno: http://flickr.com/photos/sanjao/2208920365/
Ian, It could be the ‘Venue Theatre’ you mention to be renovated and re-opened as a 250 seat Leicester Square Theatre, is the former Venue Nightclub on the top floor of the Dolcis building, to the immediate West of the Empire, Leicester Square. It lost its licence a couple of years ago due to drug dealers.
The proposed re-development of the Leicester Square Theatre (now Odeon West End) is still apparently on the cards to happen eventually.
Divad, The extra details I added to your initial opening description are taken from a booklet ‘Ninety Years of Cinema in Urmston’ by Brian Hornsby (who’s series of books are based on research he undertakes in local library’s) and from Allen Eyles book ‘ABC-The First Name in Entertainment’, published by the Cinema Theatre Association and the British Film Institute. I trust both these usually reliable sources for my additional information, but if you know otherwise, please let us know.
Ken Roe
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Jul 13, 2008 at 6:31 pm
A couple of photos and some text in Italian here:
http://www.cinebazar.it/riv1a000238.htm
A glass window in the auditorium ceiling:
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Photographed in October 2006 as 4-Multisala' (multiscreen) cinema:
http://flickr.com/photos/screenweek/262065426/
The upper section (which contains apartments) of the facade of the Cinema Teatro Maestoso, photographed with demonstrators banners in November 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/aip/2049054565/
Views of the Galleria Estada building which contains the Warner Village Moderno Cinemas:
http://flickr.com/photos/47817923@N00/868469585/
http://flickr.com/photos/gmacorig/111439408/
http://flickr.com/photos/gloriachang/248125400/
The entrance photographed in c.1908:
http://flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/478255872/
The entrance photographed in 2007:
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Detail of rear exit:
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http://flickr.com/photos/stager57/2392915711/
Original auditorium of the Cinematografo Moderno in 1904:
http://flickr.com/photos/italiangerry/480509324/
Original 1904 painted ceilings:
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The Cinema Volturno and its small canopy (marquee) can be seen mid-distance in this January 2008 photograph of the via Volturno:
http://flickr.com/photos/sanjao/2208920365/
The Cinema Impero, photographed in September 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/axez02/234105769/
A photograph of the Cinema Farnese in early 2008. The facade has since been smartened up, under new owners:
http://flickr.com/photos/aaronbrame/2443707229/
Ian, It could be the ‘Venue Theatre’ you mention to be renovated and re-opened as a 250 seat Leicester Square Theatre, is the former Venue Nightclub on the top floor of the Dolcis building, to the immediate West of the Empire, Leicester Square. It lost its licence a couple of years ago due to drug dealers.
The proposed re-development of the Leicester Square Theatre (now Odeon West End) is still apparently on the cards to happen eventually.
A vintage photograph of the ABC Cinema, in March 1971:
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Recent photographs as Brannigans Nightclub:
http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/245731403/
http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/245733768/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2494727206/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2595213964/
http://flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/2594389055/
The Cine King, photographed when open in September 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/pulp-o-rama/2291188975/
Exterior of the Cinema Teatro Odeon in May 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos//theentirety/15075892/
At dusk in March 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/midgeymoo/5945496/
Decorative external light fitting:
http://flickr.com/photos/mikegrote/2383240129/
Night view in March 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/midgeymoo/5945731/
Signage on the upper part of the Odeon at night, in March 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/midgeymoo/5945727/
Seating in the side of the balcony:
http://flickr.com/photos/11198011@N02/2526796340/
Upper seating level and part of ceiling in auditorium:
http://flickr.com/photos/theentirety/15075936/
The glass cupola ceiling in the auditorium:
http://flickr.com/photos/simmons2/244880977/
Another ceiling view:
http://flickr.com/photos/lifeofbrian/428826451/
Auditorium and proscenium, as viewed from the balcony:
http://flickr.com/photos/kairyuu/2533779276/
The auditorium house-lights dim:
http://flickr.com/photos/lifeofbrian/428826095/
Here is a view of the rear and stage house of the former Gaumont Palace:
http://flickr.com/photos/ddvx/220870762/
Thanks Lost Memory, that’s a really useful link!
Still sporting the white plastic finish put on the facade for the run of “Mama Mia”, the European Premiere of “The Dark Knight” is held on Monday 21st July 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689038681/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689040973/
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689854186/
As preparations for the event come to a climax, eager crowds gather mid-afternoon to greet the ‘red carpet’ stars arrival for the evening premiere:
http://flickr.com/photos/kencta/2689855976/
The Cine Riviera photographed in September 2005:
http://flickr.com/photos/carlosalk/44924764/
Listed in Film Daily Yearbooks 1941 thru 1950 at least, as the Howard Theatre, the only theatre in Monon, IN
Overall view of the Brewery Arts Centre in April 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/nicholassmale/2678469376/
A photograph of the cinema entrance in April 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/nicholassmale/2678469160/
Sign and part of the facade of the Warehouse Cinema in July 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/tavman/212802626/
A night-time view of the Cine Metro in October 2004:
http://flickr.com/photos/carlosalk/61116012/
A night-time view of the Cine General Paz in April 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/fabianogoldoni/133196637/
Daytime partial view, in March 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/lalviarez/2365870856/
Divad, Thanks for the clarification, I will make the neccessary amendments to the opening text.
A vintage ariel view of the Royal Cinema, in 1948, showing a patched-up roof, possibly after war-time damage:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/webrarian/552914714/
A vintage photograph of the ABC in 1972:
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Photographed as the Cannon in 1991:
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Circle foyer in 1991:
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Divad, The extra details I added to your initial opening description are taken from a booklet ‘Ninety Years of Cinema in Urmston’ by Brian Hornsby (who’s series of books are based on research he undertakes in local library’s) and from Allen Eyles book ‘ABC-The First Name in Entertainment’, published by the Cinema Theatre Association and the British Film Institute. I trust both these usually reliable sources for my additional information, but if you know otherwise, please let us know.
The Kino Orion, photographed in 2004:
http://flickr.com/photos/yellowsummer/190008628/
A night-time photograph in October 2007, just prior to closure and demolition:
http://flickr.com/photos/yellowsummer/2182410337/