Curzon Cinema
46 The Common,
Hatfield,
AL10 0LU
46 The Common,
Hatfield,
AL10 0LU
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Classic Cinemas (UK), D.J. James Circuit, Eastern Cinemas (GCF), Odeon Theatres Ltd.
Architects: E.B. Parkinson
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Regent Cinema, Odeon, Classic Cinema
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A single floored 700 seater designed by architect E.B. Parkinson, which opened as the Regent Cinema on 7th October 1935. It was operated by the D.J. James Circuit. It was soon taken over by Eastern Cinemas (GCF) General Cinema Finance were acquired by Odeon Theatres Ltd. in 1943.
It was renamed Odeon in 1946 and led an uneventful life, escaping the first round of Odeon closures in 1957, but it was sold off to Classic Cinema chain ten years later. It was renamed Classic Cinema for two years before being sold to Panton Ltd. who renamed it Curzon Cinema. Bingo was added, initially for two days each week from 1969, and the last film Marlon Brando in “The Godfather” was screened on 2nd June 1973, after which bingo took over completely.
Known as Chequers Bingo Club, it closed around 2008 and the building has been purchased by developers. It had been demolished by September 2012.
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Ian Grundy
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A Photo taken in February 2009 can be seen here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3359547488/