In 1963, hundreds of Leeds school children were taken to special screenings at the Plaza Cinema to see the controversial (at that time) British sex film “The Yellow Teddy Bears” which dealt with the subjects of teenage pregnancy and abortion.
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.
The former Crown Cinema photographed in May 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/tomackroyd/491462777/
Two photographs of the former Parkfield Picture Palace from May 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/tomackroyd/491402022/
http://flickr.com/photos/tomackroyd/470655007/
Two photographs of the former Imperial Picture House from April 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/tomackroyd/461731747/
http://flickr.com/photos/tomackroyd/461731769/
Exterior of ‘The Light’ at night in February 2008:
http://flickr.com/photos/12494104@N00/2265027264/
Photographed as the Ster Century in June 2005, just prior to rebranding:
http://flickr.com/photos/tpreece01/20576809/
The Vue in January 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/suantawng/1359815100/
Entrance to the Vue in January 2007:
http://flickr.com/photos/lloydspencer/373723272/
In 1963, hundreds of Leeds school children were taken to special screenings at the Plaza Cinema to see the controversial (at that time) British sex film “The Yellow Teddy Bears” which dealt with the subjects of teenage pregnancy and abortion.
A photograph and some organ details here:
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Photographed during conversion into a D&G store in April 2006:
http://flickr.com/photos/coccodrillo/135396574/
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/