The Curzon, Clevedon, England, claims that its the oldest PURPOSE BUILT, continuously operated, whereas Newtown, was originally a Church. And where is the Municipal Roxburgh, the Mayors office says its part of the Town Hall, not a ‘purpose built’ cinema.
Jon Webber (.uk)
We believe the Curzon (www.curzon.org.uk) in Clevedon, England, to be the oldest, purpose-built, continuously operated cinema in the world. It opened on 24th April 1912 (with a charity matinee in aid of The Lord Mayor of London’s appeal for the survivors and relatives of those who lost their lives on the Titanic) and it was known as The Picture House. It had 200seats and in 1913 was enlarged (without closing) to have 380 seats. In 1920-22 the current building was constructed “over the top of the original, without losing a days show.” It then had 600 seats.
It looks like the Elks Theater might just the edge on us, although it did close for a period (?).
Jon Webber (.uk)
The Curzon, Clevedon, England, claims that its the oldest PURPOSE BUILT, continuously operated, whereas Newtown, was originally a Church. And where is the Municipal Roxburgh, the Mayors office says its part of the Town Hall, not a ‘purpose built’ cinema.
Jon Webber (.uk)
We believe the Curzon (www.curzon.org.uk) in Clevedon, England, to be the oldest, purpose-built, continuously operated cinema in the world. It opened on 24th April 1912 (with a charity matinee in aid of The Lord Mayor of London’s appeal for the survivors and relatives of those who lost their lives on the Titanic) and it was known as The Picture House. It had 200seats and in 1913 was enlarged (without closing) to have 380 seats. In 1920-22 the current building was constructed “over the top of the original, without losing a days show.” It then had 600 seats.
It looks like the Elks Theater might just the edge on us, although it did close for a period (?).
Jon Webber (.uk)