Some Liverpool Cinemas

[hmtmaj]

It was the 'old' Regent. The forerunner to the Regent cinema that had its doorway in Baden Rd. A trip to Old Swan library might be a good source for photos.

pics and info my site, Mart

[Ged]

infoon? Is that like a buffoon but more intelligent?

[lindylou]

hee,hee,

[Oddsocks]

[QUOTEThere was once a couple of cinemas in Prescot. Not sure what they were called[/QUOTE]

Hope this helps. The principal cinema in Prescot was 'The Lime House', and like other cinemas after the run down, was converted into a supermarket. Can't be positive, but I think it was Lennons.
I remember seeing some good films on there; Shane, Oklahoma, From Here to Eternity and more I can't bring to mind. Used to go 1st house every Tuesday with 'me mam' and go the chippy afterwards. Not many people had Television in those days, it was only about ten years after the war, so the 'fillims' was the usual means of family entertainment.

We moved up to Huyton from Old Swan in 1952 and I was born in Ulster Rd (1942), right opposite the Curzon.
But it was the Regent that held the Saturday Matinee for a tanner. Tarzan, Lash Larue had the star billing with Batman as the serial.
If you wanted to see Johnny Mac Brown you had to go to the New Premier at the corner of Green Lane.

If you wanted a black eye, you went to the Swan. Like other cinemas of the time when cash was tight could get in the Swan for the Saturday Matinee with two empty jam-jars.
But you had to make sure you took a gumshield and wore pumps for a fast getaway when the flix let out.

[wsteve55]

infoon? Is that like a buffoon but more intelligent?

Just more trendy!

[hmtmaj]

infoon? Is that like a buffoon but more intelligent?

I'll have to look out for your mistypes in future...
S.A.

[Ged]

I'll have to make sure you can find none

[Oddsocks]

There was once a couple of cinemas in Prescot. Not sure what they were called.

The other was named the 'Picture Palace' in Kemble St.That was converted to a bingo hall in the late 60s or early 70s.

[Kev]

Paramount Cinema London Road Liverpool 1934 Various Interior & Exterior Images courtesy LRO.

1) Interior - café.
2) Interior with screen.
3) Interior - foyer.
4) Exterior view with lights.

Here

[Ged]

I don't know if this pic has ever been posted up before but it's the corner of Elliot St and Lime st pre ABC/Forum.




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[scouse smurf]

Brilliant pic, Ged

[Quentin_Sharples]

I don't know if this pic has ever been posted up before but it's the corner of Elliot St and Lime st pre ABC/Forum.




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I like that, Ged.
Not seen it before.
Note the original Blacklers store next door.
Built 1908.
Designed by W Aubrey Thomas (Royal Liver Building, etc.)

[wsteve55]

Wow,great pic' Ged!I've never even thought what was there, before the A.B.C. Any idea of the date?

[hmtmaj]

Brilliant pic Ged, where did you pluck that from

[lindylou]

Interesting pic. Thanks for posting Ged.