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Ritz Cinema (other)
Ritz Cinema may refer to: *Ritz Cinema, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England *Ritz Cinema, Harringay, London, England *Ritz Cinema, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England *Ritz Cinema, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England *Ritz Cinema, Randwick, Sydney, Australia See also *Ritz Theatre (other) Ritz Theatre or Ritz Theater is the name of several facilities: ;In England * Ritz Theatre (Lincoln, England) ;In Australia * Ritz Cinema, Sydney, a heritage-listed theatre in Sydney, New South Wales ;In the United States: *Ritz Theatre (Brunswic ... * Ritzy Cinema, Brixton, London {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Cinema, Barrow-in-Furness
The Ritz (later known as the ABC, Astra and Apollo) was a cinema located at the junction of Abbey Road and Holker Street in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The building was designed in a typical Art Deco-style by architect firm Drury & Gomersall and constructed in 1936 on a previously undeveloped site. Between 1961 and 1977 it was known simply as the ABC; after ABC Cinemas who took over ownership of the premises soon after completion. This changed to the Astra when the venue was bought by Hutchinson Leisure. In this period the cinema was completely refitted, adding two extra screens to the existing one. The largest of the screens seated 640 while the smaller two seated 260 each. In the last part of its functioning life the cinema was named the Apollo after again being purchased; by Apollo Leisure. 1999 saw the completion of Hollywood Park in Barrow and a 6-screen multiplex by Apollo Leisure. As a result, the redundant Apollo Cinema on Abbey Road closed down. Numerous pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Cinema, Harringay
In its days as an entertainment centre for London, Harringay in North London also provided more locally directed entertainment in the shape of four cinemas. The earliest was opened in 1910 and was operating as a cinema until January 2003. Earliest film shows in Harringay From the very beginning of the 20th century, William Day, "pioneer of moving pictures", showed films in the Olympian Gardens pleasure grounds next to the Queen's Head pub. It is assumed that a marquee or large tent was used. Salisbury Electric Picture Hall The Electric Picture Hall was a short lived affair opened at Easter 1909, but not evidenced as being open by the following year. It operated on Green Lanes, probably on the corner of Seymour Road, at number 527. The Premier Electric The Premier Electric, designed by the architectural firm Emden & Egan, was opened on 16 April 1910. It was built for London Picture Theatre Ltd as one of a small chain of Premier Electrics. By the time it closed in January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Cinema, Thirsk
The Ritz Cinema on Westgate, Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England is a small (180 seat) cinema run by volunteers. The building was originally the Mechanics' Institute for Thirsk and Sowerby, but was converted into a cinema in 1912. Today, it is probably one of Britain's oldest operating cinemas. History Originally the cinema was known as ''Powers'' after Walter Powers, the man who ran the picture house in its first incarnation with silent movies. In 1927, when the talkies arrived, he extended the seating in the cinema by adding the balcony. During the First World War, Powers "gave free shows to wounded soldiers". In 1953, the Ritz was purchased by the Star Group which operated over 90 cinemas; during that ownership, the cinema was named Studio One and occasionally ran bingo sessions. The business then closed in early 1972 but reopened under new owners in 1984 (1981 according to one source); that continued until another brief closure in 1994. Recent history In 1995, a grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Cinema, Nuneaton
The Ritz Cinema (better known as The Ritz) is a Grade-II listed art-deco former cinema located on Abbey Street, Nuneaton. It was opened on 23 July 1937, originally for the Union Cinemas circuit, however, in October of the same year, ABC Cinemas would take over the building. The Ritz would stop showing films in 1984. After being used as a cinema, the building would be converted to a bingo hall, and trade as such until its closure. History The Ritz was constructed by cinema architects Verity and Beverley for Union Cinemas. It was founded by David Bernhard and his son, C.F. Bernhard. It opened to the public for the first time on 23 July 1937. It was opened by Nuneaton Mayor and Councillor, T.L. Liggins, who was accompanied by the Mayoress, with nearly 2,000 people inside for the opening ceremony. Melody for Two and Mysterious Crossing were shown on the opening night. As well as this, a live show took place on-stage. Around the same time of The Ritz being constructed, plans w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
The Ritz Cinema, also known as the Ritz Theatre, is a heritage-listed cinema located at 43 St Pauls Street, in the Sydney suburb of Randwick in the City of Randwick local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Aaron Bolot and built in 1937 by C. & B. J. Williams. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The architect, Aaron Bolot, is known for his classic art deco buildings throughout Sydney, such as his commissions for grand apartment buildings in Potts Point. History Indigenous history Pre-1780s the local Aboriginal people in the area used the site for fishing and cultural activities; rock engravings, grinding grooves and middens remain in evidence. In 1789 Governor Arthur Phillip referred to "a long bay", which became known as Long Bay. Aboriginal people are believed to have inhabited the Sydney region for at least 20,000 years.Turbet, 2001. The population of Aboriginal people between Palm Beach and Botany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritz Theatre (other)
Ritz Theatre or Ritz Theater is the name of several facilities: ;In England * Ritz Theatre (Lincoln, England) ;In Australia * Ritz Cinema, Sydney, a heritage-listed theatre in Sydney, New South Wales ;In the United States: *Ritz Theatre (Brunswick, Georgia), contributing property of the Brunswick Old Town Historic District *Ritz Theatre (Jacksonville), Duval County, Florida * Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, formerly the Ritz Theater, the Milane Theatre, and the Helen Stairs Theatre *Ritz Theatre (Haddon Township, New Jersey) * Ritz Theater (Newburgh, New York), Orange County * Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City, originally the Ritz Theatre * Ritz Theatre and Hoskins Rexall Drug Store No. 2, on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson County, Tennessee * Ritz (Austin, Texas) * Ritz Theatre (Elizabeth, New Jersey) See also * Ritz (other), other cinemas and facilities named "Ritz" * Ritz Cinema (other) Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
