The story of one of the most magnificent cinemas ever built in the UK. Upon opening it boasted 200 staff. It later became an Odeon and gradually it's fate was sealed.
What a great video..those pics at the end tribute with that music did bring a tear to the eyes even though I've never been to Newcastle but it reminiscent of the fates of cinemas around the UK including where I live and the loss of historically important buildings..
Yes the information from various sources tended to differ between your number and the one I used! In the end I went for the 20 ranks as I didn't want to undersell it!
Every time a cinema closes, as sad as that is. The reason is simple. Poor attendance and the changing habits of the population. Low attendance leads to no profit and no maintenance. Eventually the cinema turns into a tip. Less and less people attend. They would lose the first run status; attendances drop even more. The final nail in the coffin was the conversion to the dreaded bingo.
Hello Cinemas Lost Forever, what a Fantastic Video. I loved it. I videoed The Odeon not long before it closed. We go all over the cinema, including, what was then Odeon 1. ruclips.net/video/fUWTkwxajpo/видео.htmlsi=HG33bwVzBUhgt5id
I just watched your video and it was excellent and very informative. It works well and puts more meat on the bones as I couldn't get details on the proj equipment! I hope that folks who watch mine will click the link and view yours too!
Ooh a Christmas gift.
Excellent work as usual,your spoiling this ole projectionist.
Happy Christmas to you
My pleasure. Happy New Year.
Another great video, love them, thank you.
Cheers!
What a great video..those pics at the end tribute with that music did bring a tear to the eyes even though I've never been to Newcastle but it reminiscent of the fates of cinemas around the UK including where I live and the loss of historically important buildings..
Thanks for the comment. I took time over the choice of music for that section. In the end I was sure that piece was perfect.
great vid
Thanks a million. Seasons Greetings!!
The Wurlitzer was a 3 manual19 rank organ and still survives.
Yes the information from various sources tended to differ between your number and the one I used! In the end I went for the 20 ranks as I didn't want to undersell it!
Every time a cinema closes, as sad as that is. The reason is simple. Poor attendance and the changing habits of the population. Low attendance leads to no profit and no maintenance. Eventually the cinema turns into a tip. Less and less people attend. They would lose the first run status; attendances drop even more. The final nail in the coffin was the conversion to the dreaded bingo.
Hello Cinemas Lost Forever, what a Fantastic Video. I loved it. I videoed The Odeon not long before it closed. We go all over the cinema, including, what was then Odeon 1. ruclips.net/video/fUWTkwxajpo/видео.htmlsi=HG33bwVzBUhgt5id
I just watched your video and it was excellent and very informative. It works well and puts more meat on the bones as I couldn't get details on the proj equipment! I hope that folks who watch mine will click the link and view yours too!
@@cinemaslostforever Thank you for your kind reply. There are things to be learned form your excellent video and also mine. Well done us!