Move It! King George VI And Truman At Plymouth. Embankment Road It was re-named Gaumont in 1937. Seating for 2,252 people had been provided by Messrs W W Turner & The Gaumont Palace, it has been used as a dance hall, roller disco and a much loved night-club. Crompton-Parkinson generators supplied Hall and Paul McCartney photographs his fellow Beatles at the Gaumont Cinema, Doncaster, 10th December 1963. - C8YPM3 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. There is some additional information about this theatre here. Vuonna 1906 yhtiöstä tuli Société des établissements Gaumont, joka laajensi toimintaansa eri puolille maailmaa. Filter by genre. Closure was in preparation for its conversion into the Plymouth Arts Cinema Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place Plymouth PL4 8AT In accordance with the current lockdown restrictions, Plymouth Arts Cinema is currently closed. Good scenic shots of Plymouth city and harbour - no soundtrack. From 9th March 1953 it was re-named Gaumont and continued until closure by the Rank Organisation on 1st September 1973. Connelly type R.4 H.I. The Odeon continued until closing on 9th April 1980, and in December 1980, it was converted into a roller disco in the former stalls area. The Duosonic Sound was provided by two 200 Churchill visits badly bombed areas of Plymouth. Gaumont Palace, Gaumont. until 10.30pm. The Regent Cinema was located at the corner of Frankfort Street and Cambridge Street. Designed by WH Watkins of Bristol, the new facility was sponsored by the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation who were, by that stage, in control of over 350 of the country's leading cinemas. Headed out of town along the old railway line to Plymouth – where rests the solemn remains of previous railway activity and Meldon Quarry. C(onsiderable) damage to School, 100' from impact." Vue Cinema Plymouth - What's On. Designed by Mr W H Watkins and built by Messrs even the lighting was hidden behind grills on the walls. Clearing up after German air raid on Plymouth. A portion of this show was filmed in color for a newsreel. Company of King's Heath, Birmingham. It is currently on the Buildings at Risk list and is part of the local Conservation Area. An appeal to the Plymouth employees of G-TV. 1. Chief projectionist in projection box of a Devon cinema in 1927. Top Rank Entertainment Centre, the cinema part becoming the New Odeon Cinema. It was re-named Gaumont in 1937. In later years Mr Leacey recalled the opening day as a memorable one. Inside the cinema Mr Leacey and his colleagues were hoping that nothing King George VI And Truman At Plymouth November 16 Winter Gardens, Bournemouth. Thank you for your understanding. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 2. ABC Cinema, Plymouth A film of this performance also exists. In October I started my position at The Rank Foundation as the Digital Communications Officer. Plymouth Hoe! The Gaumont Palace cinema was opened on Monday, November 16, 1931 by the Mayor of Plymouth, Alderman George Dymond and Lady Nancy Astor. In 1909 some empty premises at number 27 Ebrington Street, Plymouth, were turned into what was known as the American Roller Rink. The proprietors are the Regent Cinema, Plymouth, Ltd., the licensee and resident director being G. E. Prance and the manager E. B. B(last) damage to the rear of the cinema. Children Evacuated From Plymouth. It was closed for a month in July/August 1942 due to bomb damage. The Savoy Picture House opened in 1921, operated by Biocolour Picture Theatres but taken over by Gaumont British Theatres in 1926. "North St. Nov 25, 2016 - An Article from arthurlloyd.co.uk. Mar 16, 2019 - At the dawn of the sixties there was still confidence in the future of cinemas. It closed during the Plymouth Blitz but reopened on Monday May 5th Gaumont-British-Picture Corp., Ltd., Rank Organisation, Architects: Plymouth City Police Memorial Nov 27, 2018 #16 crazyjonhere said: Spent 5 hours in the place the first day it was opened to the public The general feeling is god tv will put … Cortinalights 28DL Full Member. The Music Hall and Theatre History Website dedicated to Arthur Lloyd 1839 - 1904 watt main amplifiers and two 10 watt input amplifiers, with a change-over The projection rooms and equipment were also similar. Many items, such as seating used identical design and fabrics. We very much hope to reopen again soon and will update you when we can. him, in 1939, were four projectionists, Mr R Thomas (2nd), Mr C Charters Mr A M Edwards had been its manager for the last eleven years while It was the first cinema built purely by Gaumont British Theatres (rather than being a takeover). Alderman George Dymond, the Mayor of Plymouth, assisted by Lady Astor, officially opened the Gaumont Palace Cinema on Monday November 16th 1931. Phil Davies, the Rank Foundation’s Associate Director for Plymouth: Rank has close historical ties to the Millennium building, dating back to the early 1940s when Rank acquired Gaumont cinemas – of which Plymouth’s Gaumont Palace was one, before it became the Top Rank Entertainment Centre in the 1960s. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 2. consisted of six rooms. Children Evacuated From Plymouth. Address. Churchill visits badly bombed areas of Plymouth. Woody Herman and His Orchestra at Gaumont Cinema, Plymouth, England . Watch it all go downhill from this date. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Both the Regent (latterly an Odeon) and the Drake have been demolished, with the former Gaumont Palace remaining empty and in poor repair following a number of incarnations as a nightclub. The Beatles Autumn Tour of Great Britain at the ABC Plymouth. • October 1964 o 02: Rehearsal: Shindig! Direct hit on Gaumont Cinema. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Recording Studio, Previous Names: concerned a bit about any historically significant Find the perfect plymouth_blitz stock photo. Original list by the Theatre Organ Club (Revised August 2004). the chief projectionist was still Mr Maurice Leacey. Plymouth Hoe! Published with permission from Screen International. Gaumont, Plymouth: Salford (Swinton) St Thomas' Church: Compton 3/6: Regal, Chesterfield: Toddington: Parish Church: HNB 3/? No need to register, buy now! Gaumont Cinema, Plymouth, England. Report (Permission Visit) The Gaumont Cinema, Union Street, Plymouth. The Gaumont Palace on Union Street in Plymouth is closing its doors for refurbishment. Under Plymouth Hoe! Please Don't Tease 5. Cinematograph Theatres Ltd were to erect a new cinema to replace the 01 - Plymouth (Odeon) 02 - Cardiff (Gaumont) 03 - Worcester (Gaumont) 04 - Southampton (Gaumont) 06 - Hanley (Gaumont) 07 - Chester (Gaumont) 08 - York (Rialto) 10 - Mansfield (Granada) The Honeys: Adam Faith John Barry Seven Johnny Worth The Honeys Johnny Le Roy Chris Carlsen (compere) Promoter - Arthur Howes. The Royal Cinema was the last of the great twentieth century cinemas operating in Plymouth. A sad end to … Cinema Treasures is a registered trademark of Cinema Treasures, LLC. Reset Close. 91 Plymouth Gaumont 21 Scanned negative of the former Gaumont Palace Cinema in Plymouth. You Don't Know Footnote 87 Its center was depopulated and the city zoned for supposedly more convivial family living. This was accompanied by a major Bush Dealer's advertising campaign resulting in the Bush factory expanding over the road and then to new premises in Chiswick. Mar 16, 2019 - At the dawn of the sixties there was still confidence in the future of cinemas. The Beatles performed two concerts each night on the tour, for which they were paid £850. during the intervals that week. prevent echo. Filter by screening type. Built on the site of the 1,500-seat Andrews New Picture Palace, which had opened in 1910, and was demolished in 1930. Gaumont Palace Cinema, Union Street, Plymouth Coronavirus update: Our printing service continues to operate as usual, with framed and unframed prints available for delivery in normal timescales. Vue Plymouth. It's All in the Game 5. In the summer of 2013, it was converted into a religious broadcast studio. PLYMOUTH. Previously operated by: Traffic in Union The Revival Prayer Centre or RPC Gaumont Cinema Plymoth Feb 25, 2015 by katesjc6189. Alderman George Dymond, the Mayor of Plymouth, assisted I went back to Okehampton. Scanned negative dating from 1991. The 1962 conversion was done at the same time as the Odeon Haymarket (London). Granville Studio London o 03: Television: Shindig! The stage battens and floats and the proscenium arch http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/plymoutho.jpg, http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/plymoutho2.jpg, http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/plymoutho3.jpg, Please read our community guidelines before posting →. Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge appeared in "The Ghost 14 - Bury (Cinema Royal) 15 - Keighley (Essoldo) 16 - Huddersfield (Essoldo) 17 - Birkenhead (Essoldo) 18 - Loughborough (Essoldo) 19 - Cannick (Danilo) 20 - Hayes (Savoy) 27 - Colchester (Regal) 28 - Banbury (Essoldo) 29 - Cheltenham (Gaumont) 30 - Taunton (Gaumont) December 1960. Filter All Films & Events. At the back of the stalls some of the original steel girders have been revealed. It opened on 21st November 1931 with Charlie Chaplin in "City Lights". OLD PLYMOUTH Berkshire. http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/plymoutho3.jpg, Two more views of the former Gaumont / Odeon from 1991:–, http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4456884628/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/243166516/. spotlight and a slide lantern. I went in to explore the remains. What'd I Say Posts about Odeon Cinema written by modernmoocher. The ... Sources - Express and Echo Nostalgia article,Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, albanyward (west country cinema site no longer available) britishpictures.com and memories of visitors to the site.© 2013 David Cornforth - not to be … 3. One … Peter Rabbit 2 Peter Rabbit 2 At your local Vue 17 May Book Now . Plymouth had a number of pre-war survivors in the city centre, like the Gaumont… i was destroyed, and who had been in charge of boiler maintenance since 1946. They had previously performed at the same venue, the ABC Cinema, on 13 November 1963.. It is now a three-screen cinema … indicates an uncertainty where cross checking failed. Plymouth (Devon), Savoy Cinema. John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, 13th November 1963. Mr Maurice Leacey was the Chief Projectionist. “The ultimate web site about movie theaters”. switch. The large ex government building in plymouth will be a ghost town. Clearing up after German air raid on Plymouth. Cinema Treasures. Odeon, Kensington: Westcliff-on-Sea: Chalkwell Methodist Church: Compton 3/9: Gaumont, Haymarket: Wolverhampton (Oxley) Church of the Epiphany: Compton 3/7: Windsor, Bearwood: Original list by the Theatre Organ Club (Revised August … front stalls 7d; back stalls 1s. Bible Christian Chapel. PALLADIUM CINEMA. A decorative grille of pointed arches above the proscenium is still there and floors and stairs from the 1930s have been uncovered. We would like to reassure our customers that we are observing government advice on COVID-19 and adhering to all guidance and best practice. Get The Metro, Plymouth, England setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other The Metro, Plymouth, England fans for free on setlist.fm! Dressing rooms had also been provided. Heating was by warm air ducts and The building's fluted columns and tiled foyer A spectacular art deco building designed by W H Watkins and opened in 1931 with 2,252 seats, a fully equipped stage and an organ. arc lamps, which were installed with Gaumont R/S The imposing brick building had a white stone tower feature in the central section above the entrance. Manager Mr Edwards explains the change from super cinema to modern semi-automated mixed-use venue, complete with new ballroom. In 1958 it was renamed the ABC Plymouth. Used with permission from Screen International. 01 - Plymouth (Odeon) 02 - Cardiff (Gaumont) 03 - Worcester (Gaumont) 04 - Southampton (Gaumont… Scanned negative of the former Gaumont Palace Cinema in Plymouth. The Royal Cinema was the last of the great twentieth century cinemas operating in Plymouth. Go. A spectacular art deco building designed by W H Watkins and opened in 1931 with 2,252 seats, a fully equipped stage and an organ. A question mark (?) i am glad to know it is contracted for use for a long time but i am such a proponent of historic renovation. November 20 ABC Cinema, Manchester. Get The Metro, Plymouth, England setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other The Metro, Plymouth, England fans for free on setlist.fm! In 1931, the first super-cinema to open in the city centre was the Gaumont Palace on Union Street. It was the biggest in Plymouth, seating 2,300, until the Regent opened nearby a week later, seating 3,254. Gaumont-British developed or acquired large "super-cinemas". he Theatre Royal, Royal Parade, Plymouth was built in 1982 and designed and constructed by Sound Research Labs Ltd and the Peter Moro Partnership. Percy Bartlett, William Henry Watkins, Functions: curtains were also controlled from there but the house tabs were operated by Clearing up after German air raid on Plymouth. Children Evacuated From Plymouth. Street was halted by the large crowds who had gathered to see Lady Astor. Good shots of child evacuees leaving Plymouth. Most of the stepped circle has survived with timber battens inset into the concrete to screw down the seat stanchions. member was Mr Jack Spencer, who had transferred over when the Savoy was Get Pennycross Stadium, Plymouth, England setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Pennycross Stadium, Plymouth, England fans for free on setlist.fm! The Rank Foundation has close historical ties to The Millennium Building, dating back to the early 1940s when Rank acquired Gaumont cinemas – of which Plymouth’s Gaumont Palace was one, before it became the Top Rank Entertainment Centre in the 1960s. Willie and the Hand Jive 4. Cinema. Clearing Up At Plymouth. Good shots of child evacuees leaving Plymouth. 1931. UK by Lady Astor, officially opened the Gaumont Palace Cinema on Monday November 16th The New Victoria (later Gaumont and finally Odeon) in Bradford opened in 1930, the Gaumont in Manchester opened in 1935, and the Gaumont State Cinema in Kilburn, London, opened in 1937. In the auditorium the dome which survived destruction in 1962 is still in place. I believe the former circle area containing the Odeon cinema remained closed and unused during this time. Compton organ had been installed at a cost of over £6,000. A spectacular art deco building designed by W H Watkins and opened in 1931 with 2,252 seats, a fully equipped stage and an organ. Venue details; Getting here; About; Accessibility . I will be going in again and photos will follow. 1. In March 1929 it was announced that the Provincial This is a cinema system that automatically changed film reels and controlled the lights. does anybody know what was there and are there any restrictions. 1961. The projection "suite" The building later became a nightclub and was known among other things as Millenium Club, Wharehouse and Blondz before closing in August 2004. Vintage photographs of the Odeon in the 1960’s/1970’s: See Also: 1: In Cinemas and Bingo Halls The building contains two auditoriums, the main Theatre which houses 1,296 people and the smaller Drum Theatre which seats 192. would go wrong and luckily that was just how the opening show went -- entertained the audiences on this during the intervals that week. It was demolished in April 1974 and a Safeway’s supermarket was built on the site. Feb 2, 2018 - At the dawn of the sixties there was still confidence in the future of cinemas. One was less likely here than in Brighton to find a central bedsit a couple of doors down from a queer bar. This was among the top ten in Europe at the time. In 1961 the circle was extended forward to create a 1,043 cinema in the former balcony - renamed Odeon - and a ballroom in the stalls and stage area. Add Plymouth venue. Eclipse projectors. it is not exactly a church. London.' Manager Mr Edwards explains the change from super cinema to modern semi-automated mixed-use venue, complete with new ballroom. Another long-serving Then in July 1919 plans were announced by the Parliament Picture Mr Leslie James entertained the audiences on the Compton organ during the intervals that week. Plymouth had a number of pre-war survivors in the city centre, like the Gaumont… Also known as The Gaumont, The Gaumont Palace. About Plymouth: Located at The Barcode, Cineworld Plymouth boasts 12 screens, IMAX, 4DX, and a Starbucks, with car parking facilities and great public transport links. - The Bioscope, 11th of November 1931. These were all controlled by a dimmer switch Likely to be demolished in the near future. Gaumont Cinema Plymouth Concert Setlists. lighting were all three-colour. without a hitch. This opened as the Odeon on 10th September 1962, a day after the town’s previous Odeon on Frankfort Street had closed. On either side of the projectors were a "Premier" 75 amp Churchill Visits Plymouth. 1941 showing the film "Son of Monte Cristo" from Midday until 8pm only. The Gaumont Palace on Union Street in Plymouth is closing its doors for refurbishment. This opened as the Odeon on 10th … From 10th February 1931 the Regent Cinema was taken over by the Gaumont British Theatres/Associated Provincial Picture Houses(APPH) circuit. I have finally got round to adding a few photos from last year’s visit. ‘A Plan for Plymouth’ was a report prepared for the City Council by James Paton Watson, City Engineer and Surveyor, and Patrick Abercrombie, Consultant Architect, published in 1943. immediately attracted attention whilst inside the auditorium a mighty Gaumont Palace Cinema, Union Street, Plymouth Coronavirus update: Our printing service continues to operate as usual, with framed and unframed prints available for delivery in normal timescales. I would have loved to see the Ramones, and never knew they played in Plymouth. Last chance to see inside the former Gaumont Cinema on the legedary Union Street in Plymouth. PALLADIUM CINEMA In 1909 some empty premises at number 27 Ebrington Street, Plymouth, were turned into what was known as the American Roller Rink. 2021. internal walls of the Cinema had been covered by acoustic felt and fabric to The screen Tuesday 28th July 2015 waking up early on the outskirts of Okehampton – I went next door to explore – the Wash and Go.. By 1939 the workforce had … Updated in January 2014 and cross checked with list by the Cinema Organ Society. The company was formed as a subsidiary to the Gaumont British Picture Corporation after the ex-MD of the recently defunct Graham Amplion loudspeaker company had explained to the former's bosses that the Cinema industry was going to be associated with Television in a big way sooner rather than later. King George VI And Truman At Plymouth From March 25th 1941 it was known simply as the Gaumont Spiral: From The Book Of Saw Spiral: From The Book Of Saw At your local Vue 17 May Book Now . The supporting film was "Almost a Divorce" starring Sydney Howard. You good folks must know the … 28DL Full Member. be. last films shown were "Francis of Assissi" and "Temple of the Swinging Here are a few gems from 1960s from entertainment venues in Clearing Up At Plymouth. 01752 206114 info@plymouthartscinema.org November 30 Empire Theatre, Sunderland ... Gaumont Cinema, Bradford. We would like to reassure our customers that we are observing government advice on COVID-19 and adhering to all guidance and best practice. The Gaumont was closed on 2nd December 1961 for sub-division, with a dance hall occupying the former stalls area, and a 1,043-seat cinema in the former circle area, which had been extended forward. Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home) 4. Andrews' Picture Palace. Train". Being based in Cornwall, accompanied with my facemask, I travelled up the A30 to The Gaumont's first manager and licensee was Mr R E The The former Plymouth Gaumont / Odeon. Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa 3. The Gaumont Cinema is situated on Park road Dingle in Liverpool it was built and opened in 1937 and housed Britain’s first Gaumont projectomatic system. Good scenic shots of Plymouth city and harbour - no soundtrack. hand from the prompt side of the stage. 34-36 Union Street Plymouth, PL1 England. November 19 Gaumont Cinema, Wolverhampton. The post war redevelopment of Plymouth produced this sizable Portland Stone Shopping Centre. The Revival Prayer Centre or RPC Gaumont Cinema Plymoth Feb 25, 2015 by katesjc6189 God TV Staff are subjected to gagging Clauses and now to extra payments to shut them up God TV is threatened by my whistleblowing page on my blog Mr Leslie James entertained the audiences on the Compton organ Both the Regent (latterly an Odeon) and the Drake have been demolished, with the former Gaumont Palace remaining empty and in poor repair following a … I Love You 6. The Gaumont Palace was opened on 16th November 1931 with Jack Hulbert in "The Ghost Train" and Sydney Howard in "Almost a Divorce". because it is basically being gutted to what complete degree i do not know. Another boost to sales happened in 1935 when every Gaumont cinema hooked up a Bush radio and relayed King George V's Jubilee speech to audiences, reckoned to be about a million. One of Plymouth's most iconic venues is set to make a come-back - and could become a brand new music venue for the city. www.oldplymouth.uk. . Seating inside the auditorium was provided for 1,462 in the stalls and 790 in the circle. The 1,500-seat Gaumont was designed by WE Trent, the chief architect for the Gaumont-British group, with a specific … gaumont cinema, bromley, kent the gaumont-british junior club queueing on the morning of saturday 6th of november 1943 to see tommy handley, entertainer and radio personality, live on stage, and the following films - back in the saddle starring gene autry,the adventures of smilin' jack, which is a universal serial with tom brown, charlie in the park , a silent comedy film with … Download this stock image: View from the south-east of the old Gaumont Palace Cinema in Union Street, Plymouth. In 1961 it was closed for modernisation of the auditorium. The Beatles in concert at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, 3rd December 1963. There was a rumour that Charlie Chaplin would be present but that was not to Embankment Road King George VI meets Harry Truman at Plymouth. Gaurmonont Ciinema Plymouth god tv illegal RPC Feb 3, 2015 by katesjc6189. The cinema survived the Plymouth Blitz during the Second World War, which destroyed the adjoining hotel and assembly rooms. In the circle foyer the ceiling decoration has largely survived. Pomphlett, Plymstock. Living Doll 7. The Gaumont Palace closed on Saturday December 2nd 91 Plymouth Gaumont 21 Scanned negative of the former Gaumont Palace Cinema in Plymouth. (3rd), Mr C Peel (4th) and Mr E West (5th). The http://www.mawgrim.co.uk/cavalcade/plymoutho.jpg The Beatles’ second and final visit to Plymouth was the 16th date of their 1964 British tour. Then in July 1919 plans were announced by the Parliament Picture House Company Ltd to convert the rink into a cinema … interior architectural artifacts or original design elements. It was equipped with a Compton 3Manual/10Rank organ which was opened by organist Leslie James. This was faced with red brick from Reading, There were continuous performances from 2 Good scenic shots of Plymouth city and harbour - no soundtrack. Mr Leslie James Eady and the advertised prices were: front circle 2s; back circle 1/6d; One of the last Victoria 10 installations. Clearing Up At Plymouth. By the 1960s, Plymouth had been substantially rebuilt following the air bombardment of 1941. Apr 7 1959. Thread starter Cortinalights; Start date Nov 17, 2018; Prev. Gone were the Art … By 1954 the decline in cinema-going caused by the rise of television led to the cinema’s being partly converted back to a theatre and rechristened as the Theatre Royal Cinema. Doll". Shepherds Bush in London, suggested the name for a new radio company founded there in 1932. Gaumont on ranskalainen elokuvayhtiö.. Léon Gaumontin vuonna 1895 perustama yhtiö Léon Gaumont et Cie valmisti elokuvia ja elokuvalaitteita ja aloitti Alice Guyn johdolla näytelmäelokuvien tuotannon. City Plymouth, England. Above - A crowd of people waiting to enter the Gaumont Palace Theatre, Plymouth in 1931 - From the Bioscope, 25th of November 1931. WE'VE SEARCHED HIGH AND LOW … From 1987, it became a nightclub and rock music venue, last known as ‘The Boulevard’ the building then stood empty and unused. Churchill Visits Plymouth. Built for an independent operator, it was later taken over by the County Cinemas chain, who in June 1940, were taken over by the Oscar Deutsch chain of Odeon Theatres Ltd., and re-named Odeon. Cinema's Compton organ was sold to Mr Cecil Howett and was moved to the Good shots of child evacuees leaving Plymouth. ... H. Pearce, a projectionist, alongside the projection box of the Gaumont in 1953. it is being renovated by a religious based tv network to become part of their broadcast locations. They also took over many smaller cinemas across the country, eventually owning 343 properties. Cinema Treasures, LLC formed of a new material named Clinco-Compo which was manufactured at © 2000 - Bible Christian Chapel. The Open 16 November 1931 - 2 December 1961. 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