K7

Originally opened on 5th June 1880 as the Palais de Cristal, a live theatre. In 1927 it was re-named Colisee. In 1929 it was given a splendid Art Deco style makeover to the plans of architects Jean Charavel & Marcel Melendes and reopened as the 2,200-seat Pathe Palace. Seating was provided in orchestra and two balcony levels. In 1932 further alterations were carried out to the plans of Mareille based architect Eugene Chirie. In December 1936 it was converted into 3-screens with seating for 500, 750 & 350, reopening as Marseille Matin. On 25th June 1944 it was bombed.

It was rebuilt a few years later. In 1971 it was converted into 7-screens, re-opening in July 1971 as K7. It screened family films (Walt Disney) as well as pornographic films. It was closed in 1985 and was demolished. A modern building housing the legal Department of the University of Marseille now stands on the site.

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