Cinemas Collection

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, North America

Crowd waiting to see Rock Around The Clock at the Gaiety Cinema Manchester 1956

Fremont Art Deco Movie Theater, Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America, North America

Royalty Cinema, Gosforth. October 1934

Art Deco Cinema, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, South West Pacific Ocean

Trocadero super cinema, New Kent Road
The Trocadero super cinema, New Kent Road, at the Elephant and Castle, London. Date: 1947

Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium side wall
3120553 Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium side wall, c.1910 (pencil on paper) by Souster

Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium screen wall
3120555 Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium screen wall, c.1910 (pencil on paper) by Souster

Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium ceiling and back wall
3120558 Designs for the interior of the Oxford and Poland Street Cinematograph Theatre: Auditorium ceiling and back wall, c.1910 (pencil on paper) by Souster

Glamour Cinema Club, Manchester Street, Liverpool, 18th March 1976, Uncensored Entertainment, Adults Only

Two well known landmarks in Queen Street, West Bromwich, will vanish to make way for the Ring Road development programme. On the left is the Farriers Arms, with the Queens cinema in the background

Cinema Rif at Dusk, Grand Socco, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Art Deco Rialto Cinema, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

Cinematographer adjusts his camera, September 1939
A cinematographer is shown adjusting his camera as cinemas play an increasingly important role in keeping the country informed of war news in September 1939. Date: 1939

Empire Theatre, Chatham - 1960
Empire Theatre, Chatham High Street, Kent - 1960

Copy of James Bond Boat, similar to one used in film, Live and Let Die, arrives for display at the Odeon Middlesbrough, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, 1973. Our Picture Shows

The manager of the Coliseum Cinema located on the north-west side of Harrow Road beside the Regent Canal, in the west London district of Paddington

The Odeon cinema in Abbey Road, Torquay in January 1988 with Dirty Dancing and Fatal Attraction were topping the bill

Royalty Cinema in Dartmouth which closed in August 1986

Colony Cinema and restaurant in Lower Union Lane, Torquay shortly before it closed. 1985

Cabbages replace flowers in Luton High Street, Bedfordshire. 11th October 1966

Knowle Picture House, Bristol, 1924. Showing DW Griffiths Orphans of the Storm starring Dorothy and Lilian Gish

Bristol Times, The Globe Cinema, Lawrence Hill, 1932 Schoolchildren entering the cinema

Bedminsters first cinema 1910, East Street Picturedrome, Bedminster, Bristol

Remains of the Tivoli cinema in Weston Super Mare after the air raid of the 28th June 1942

Vandyck Cinema, Fishponds Road, Bristol -1961 showing the film The Greengage Summer ub

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Mecca Leisure Social Club, High Street West, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North East of England, 28th April 1991. The Ritz Cinema

Angela Lansbury at the premiere of Bedknobs & Broomsticks held at the Odeon, Leicester Square. 7th October 1971

Old cinema equipment, 13th October 1972

The Western Cinema in Leeds which is run by the Shann family. Dad is the projectionist while mum and daughter are working in the box office, confectionary stand and selling ice cream in the interval

USA, Missouri, Route 66, Carthage, Drive-in Cinema

Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, 1968
Fitzalan Square seen from High Street showing (l.to.r.) Barclays Bank, Classic Cinema and the Bell Hotel From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w02779

Map of London's Leading Cinemas and Music Halls Date: 1931

Spanish Civil War. Poster of the 1937's film Barrios bajos (Poor neighbourhoods) by filmaker Pedro Puche. Sindicato de la Industria del Espectaculo (Entertainment industry syndicate). Drawing

Poster of a Soviet popular film called Revolt of the Fishermenof, by Erwin Piscator, 1931. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El Guerrillero Rojo (The Reg Guerrilla), Soviet film. Poster by Josep Renau (Valencia). SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El Luchador (The Fighter), popular film. Poster by Pedraza Blanco

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Advertising poster of the Soviet film El carnet del Partido (The Party's Card). Poster by Pedraza Blanco

Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho)
2783653 Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Western Union office sign at W. 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City
1078991 Western Union office sign at W. 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City, April 28, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Cinema in Savannah, Georgia, USA, 2013 (photo)
3284029 Cinema in Savannah, Georgia, USA, 2013 (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Three men at the cinema with their gas masks, September 1939
Three men queuing for the cinema with their gas masks, next to a sign informing cinema-goers that an announcement will be made from the stage if an air raid occurs

Tragic fire in a movie theater that cost the lives of 183 people, the agonizing escape of the crowd (Colour Litho)
2815422 Tragic fire in a movie theater that cost the lives of 183 people, the agonizing escape of the crowd (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The electric light and the cinema, of which the inhabitants of the Tiger ignored the existence
2778404 The electric light and the cinema, of which the inhabitants of the Tiger ignored the existence, have arrived in Adua (colour litho) by Beltrame

A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho)
2777909 A strange rat of the Sabine Women (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange rat of the Sabine Women)

A mothers surprise (colour litho)
2777903 A mothers surprise (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mothers surprise)

The New 14th Street Photoplay Theatre, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b / w photo)
1079020 The New 14th Street Photoplay Theatre, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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Cinemas have long been a hub of entertainment and cultural experiences, captivating audiences across the globe. From Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States of America to Hastings, Hawkes Bay in New Zealand's South West Pacific Ocean, these cinematic marvels have left an indelible mark on our society. In bustling North America, a crowd eagerly gathers outside a cinema in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Excitement fills the air as they anxiously await the screening of "Rock Around The Clock, " ready to immerse themselves in the rhythm and energy of this iconic film. Traveling westward to California's Monterey Street, we find ourselves enchanted by Fremont Art Deco Movie Theater. Its majestic architecture stands as a testament to an era gone by when grandeur was paramount in cinema design. Across continents and oceans lies Hastings' Art Deco Cinema nestled amidst New Zealand's stunning Hawkes Bay region. This architectural gem transports moviegoers back in time with its elegant facade and timeless charm. Delving into history takes us back to October 1934 at Royalty Cinema in Gosforth. As patrons step inside this vintage theater they can transported through time itself - immersing themselves not only in films but also experiencing life as it once was. Venturing further into London's vibrant landscape brings us face-to-face with Trocadero super cinema on New Kent Road. A beacon of entertainment for generations past, this iconic venue has witnessed countless moments that shaped British culture. The allure extends beyond mere entertainment; they serve as historical artifacts too. In Spain during the tumultuous years of the Civil War (1936-1939), posters promoting films like "El Guerrillero" and "El Luchador" adorned walls - capturing both propaganda and artistic expression within their frames. Even across international borders during times of political unrest such as the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), advertising posters for popular Soviet films like "Revolt" found their way onto cinema walls.