Academy 1-2-3

Lionel on October 21, 2023 at 8:35 pm

The curtain frame of screen #1 looks quite narrow. How was the screen structured? Was it Cinemascope letterboxed in 1.85? Does anybody remember which aspect ratios the Academy was equipped for in its 3 screens?

Gerald A. DeLuca on February 7, 2021 at 4:33 pm

Obituary for Ivo Jarosy and his Academy Cinema(s). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/ivo-jarosy-obituary-1346087.html

academypete on February 15, 2016 at 9:04 pm

Hi all,

I’m researching the Academy for a book, taking in the entire history of the building, constructing a timeline of films that were shown there, a catalogue of the posters (Strausfeld, and those produced before and after him), and biographies of the key people involved in its history – Elsie Cohen, George Hoellering, Ivo Jarosy and Peter Strausfeld. I will also discuss the art cinema scene in London and distributors such as Charles & Kitty Cooper’s Contemporary Films. I’ll also discuss some of the fascinating asides to the main story: the ICA, the Marquee Club etc.

I’d really like to hear of experiences and knowledge of the place and the people, whether you worked there, you knew any of the participants or just have specific memories of movie-going. I’m also seeking imagery of the theatre over the years – any photos that may have been snapped outside or inside; also, any special items such as film notes, flyers, and of course the posters. If you have anything to share please drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks,

Pete

Francesco on July 9, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Did the Academy show trailers? Is there any information available online as to old programmes of films and brochures etc?

Is there anyone who worked at the Academy still around to talk to?

Many thanks

exciterlamp on May 15, 2006 at 1:17 pm

For me the highlight of the year was the annual programme of the Olivier Shakespeare trilogy – “Henry V”, “Hamlet” and “Richard III”. “Henry V” on a big screen in sumptuous colour-saturated IB Technicolor never ceased to impress. It was an absolute disgrace that permission was granted to demolish this wonderful theatre.

Gerald A. DeLuca on July 14, 2005 at 9:13 am

On April 22, 1973 I saw two films at the Academy. At Academy 1, Claude Chabrol’s Just Before Nightfall; at Academy 3, Miklós Jancsó’s Red Psalm.

graememcbain on November 5, 2002 at 9:50 am

This cinema was located in Oxford Street and opened as The Picture House on 25 January 1913.It was designed by Gilbert and Constanduros and was a two-level auditorium with 668 seats.The building suffered bomb damage in 1940 and didn’t re-open until March 1944.Academy One opened in May 1964,Academy Two in March 1965 and Academy Three in April 1967.The theatres closed permanently on 2 April 1986 and were demolished in 1989.