Curtain Up: Remembering Edinburgh’s Cinemas

Synopsis: In 1929 Edinburgh had more than thirty cinemas but was eagerly awaiting the opening of yet another one. This time it would be The Playhouse, a large cinema seating 3000. CURTAIN UP is the story of The Playhouse that provided some of the most exciting examples of film, theatre and live music ever to be seen in Scotland. Also featuring the New Palace Theatre, Greenlaw, the new home for the unique Hilsdon Theatre Organ being restored by the Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society. The concludes with Laurel and Hardy’s 1932 visit , with organ accompaniment.

Also included on the video are EDINBURGH’S SILVER SCREENS and MATINEE MEMORIES.
"Edinburgh Silver Screens" a revised version of the video release; and "Matinee Memories" a trip down memory lane for those who remember the Saturday matinee.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Subjects: Social Studies; Media studies
Keywords: cinema buildings; Edinburgh; history of cinema

Title: Edinburgh’s Silver Screens
Synopsis: An affectionate look at Edinburgh and its cinemas in the 1950s. A revised version of the video of the same title.
Title: Matinee Memories
Synopsis: A trip down memory lane for those who remember the Saturday cinema matinee.

Name: Panamint Cinema
Email: cinema@panamint.co.uk
Web: http://www.panamint.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone: 01505 834936
Address: Abercorn Schoolhouse
Whitequarries
Broxburn
West Lothian, Scotland
EH52 6PZ

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