Gem Cinema
Washington Street,
Kingsthorpe,
Northampton,
NN2 6NL
Washington Street,
Kingsthorpe,
Northampton,
NN2 6NL
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Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Wednesday 08 November 1922
MR. VIVIAN - TALKS TO WOMEN ELECTORS AT KINGBTHORPE
Mr. Henry Vivian, the Liberal candidate, addressed a meeting of women electors at the Gem Cinema, Kingsthorpe, on Tuesday afternoon.
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Tuesday 02 March 1920
The Gem Cinema
“Old Fashioned Young Men” is the title of the film screened at the Gem Cinema, Kingsthorpe, and it attracted large audiences last night. The chief character in the play is taken by Robert Herron. The story tells of a young man brought up by an eccentric father in an out of the way part of the country. When he reaches the age of 21 his father sends him out to face the world, and here begin a series of exciting adventures which lead to an unexpected climax.
The sixth episode of the “ Lightning Raider,” a Sennett comedy, and Pathes Gazette selections are included in the programme.
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Friday 25 October 1912
(Advertisment Article)
Kingsthorpe, Electric Cinema, Liberty Hall, to-night at 8, All The Latest Picture.
Programmes changed Monday, Wedneday, and Friday.
Popular Prices.
Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Wednesday 17 October 1923
Cinema Fire, Early Morning Outbreak at Kingsthorpe
The Northampton Fire Brigade received a call to the Gem Cinema, Kingsthopre about 1.30 this morning, and on arrival found part of the front of the premises well ablaze.
Mr J Parberry, captain of Messrs Branch’s private fire brigade, and members of other private fire brigades were already at work.
The Northampton Brigade promptly used the first aid jet and with the use of one hydrant they soon got the fire under control.
The fire apparantly originated at the left side of the screen, where the electric light and gas meters are situated. A huge window forming one side of the entrance of the building was destroyed, considerable damage was done to the premises and to the screen, piano, seats, curtains, etc. Films were fortunately kept at the other end of the building and were unhurt.
The premises belongs to Mr A J Chown and Mr Haines is proprietor of the cinema. He lives in the premises, and fortunately was roused before the fire got serious hold. Mr F Brown and Mr G Joyce, neighbours, went to his assistance and telephoned the brigade, who under Inspector Wakeford, arrived with the new motor engine in a very few minutes.
It will, of course, be impossible for the cinema to open for a few days until the damage is repaired. Fortunately it is covered by insutrance