The booklet “The Cinemas of the London Borough of Sutton 1910-2000” by Brian Hornsey. Published in 2011 states “In 1910 in the High Street was the Electric Theatre. It had been a garage before conversion by Mr. Emile Savage”. It was licenced again in 1911 and the licence was renewed in 1912 by Mr Savage". There is no mention of a Picture Hall.
Other early cinemas in Sutton were: The Picturedrome, Cheam Road. A conversion of a church in 1909 or 1910. It was operated by Mr. M.W, Shanley and presented cine-variety. On 10th March 1911 the Sutton Picture Theatre, Cheam Road opened with 650-seats. Designed by Mr. H. Roberts and built in seven weeks by George Green & Sons of Halifax. The manager was Mr. H. Jays
In 1913 the Picturedrome became the 400-seat Hippodrome and by 1921 Hippodrome Picture Playhouse. In 1917 the Public Hall on the High Street had opened. The Electric Theatre closed in 1921.
Bart3049:Many Thanks for your input on Cinema Treasures. It is most appreciated. The Capitole Theatre has had cinema use in the past, so it qualifies to be listed on Cinema Treasures. It is currently in entertainment use, so is listed as ‘open’.
The tour of the Grand Rex is a wonderful experience. Compared to a tour I took several years ago where we only got to see the backstage area, and a film was being screened, so we never saw the auditorium.
I took the tour in 2024 and we were guided (in French) on a 2-hours tour of every level of the building and ended the tour on the roof of the building with fabulous views over the Paris skyline. Tours happen every Sunday morning (unless there is something special going on in the building). Admission is by ticket only which are only bookable in advance on-line. Photography is allowed.
The March 21, 1908 edition of The Billboard has a list of Electric Theatres and Nickelodeons. The address given for the Dreamland Theatre is 82 Main Street, Bradford, PA.
Rotherhithe: Details regarding Odeon & Rank operating the Royal are given in Allen Eyles excellent 2-part books on Odeon Cinemas. Published in 2005 by the Cinema Theatre Association & British Film Institute.
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Lori, Unfortunately, I have not received an e-mail from you. The address and name of this theatre is definitely correct as being on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. It is listed as such in the well researched book “The Brooklyn Theatre Index Volume 1 authored by the late Cezar Del Valle. I cannot find any reference to the same named theatre or any other theatre in Manhattan at the address you give (looking at lists in 1914 and 1926). Do you have any dates of operation for the 1396 Broadway theatre?
The booklet “The Cinemas of the London Borough of Sutton 1910-2000” by Brian Hornsey. Published in 2011 states “In 1910 in the High Street was the Electric Theatre. It had been a garage before conversion by Mr. Emile Savage”. It was licenced again in 1911 and the licence was renewed in 1912 by Mr Savage". There is no mention of a Picture Hall.
Other early cinemas in Sutton were: The Picturedrome, Cheam Road. A conversion of a church in 1909 or 1910. It was operated by Mr. M.W, Shanley and presented cine-variety. On 10th March 1911 the Sutton Picture Theatre, Cheam Road opened with 650-seats. Designed by Mr. H. Roberts and built in seven weeks by George Green & Sons of Halifax. The manager was Mr. H. Jays
In 1913 the Picturedrome became the 400-seat Hippodrome and by 1921 Hippodrome Picture Playhouse. In 1917 the Public Hall on the High Street had opened. The Electric Theatre closed in 1921.
The Cave Theatre can be seen in the 1988 thriller “Jack’s Back” starring James Spader.
Same in the 1948 edition of Kine Year Book. Gone by 1953. Maybe screening films to members of the Workmen’s Institute?
Bart3049:Many Thanks for your input on Cinema Treasures. It is most appreciated. The Capitole Theatre has had cinema use in the past, so it qualifies to be listed on Cinema Treasures. It is currently in entertainment use, so is listed as ‘open’.
The Apple Map has been corrected.
The closing year has been corrected to 1973.
The tour of the Grand Rex is a wonderful experience. Compared to a tour I took several years ago where we only got to see the backstage area, and a film was being screened, so we never saw the auditorium.
I took the tour in 2024 and we were guided (in French) on a 2-hours tour of every level of the building and ended the tour on the roof of the building with fabulous views over the Paris skyline. Tours happen every Sunday morning (unless there is something special going on in the building). Admission is by ticket only which are only bookable in advance on-line. Photography is allowed.
“Wages of Sin” was a 1938 movie & “The Sultans Daughter” was a 1943 release. What a strange closing program for 1954!
I have cleaned up the overview to make more sense, and await 50sSnips comments. Ken Roe Theatre Editor
Sorry, we don’t have fields on the database for for ‘Stages, 'Rooms’ or ‘Spaces’.
This is the opening advertisement for the Wellston Theatre #3, which has its own page on Cinema Treasures.
Joe, The current City Hall at 104 E. Illinois Avenue matches the sets of windows on the side wall on the vintage postcard of the Grand Theatre.
The March 21, 1908 edition of The Billboard has a list of Electric Theatres and Nickelodeons. The address given for the Dreamland Theatre is 82 Main Street, Bradford, PA.
Elvee, Sign into the site and load this page up. Then click on the Photos tab and you can add them
CosmicBraxton, I have created a page for the Ripley Theatre if you could please post your photograph of the Ripley Theatre there. Many Thanks.
Rotherhithe: Details regarding Odeon & Rank operating the Royal are given in Allen Eyles excellent 2-part books on Odeon Cinemas. Published in 2005 by the Cinema Theatre Association & British Film Institute.
It ended its days operating with 13 screens. The overview above has been amended.
The Fulham Road Picturehouse is NOT a Listed building.
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Spelt like that on their website page.
Only one screen (“The Athlete” was a short movie supporting the main feature on the program).
Comfortably Cool: Many thanks for your informed reply. Case closed.
Lori, Unfortunately, I have not received an e-mail from you. The address and name of this theatre is definitely correct as being on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. It is listed as such in the well researched book “The Brooklyn Theatre Index Volume 1 authored by the late Cezar Del Valle. I cannot find any reference to the same named theatre or any other theatre in Manhattan at the address you give (looking at lists in 1914 and 1926). Do you have any dates of operation for the 1396 Broadway theatre?