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Green cinema. 1980 Stacy Keach, George Hamilton, British Car, Theatres, Confectionery, Dublin, Cinema, Green, Movies

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Green cinema. 1980

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Savoy Cinema Foyer 1929 Old Pictures, Old Photos, Molly Malone, Dublin Street, Photo Engraving, Savoy, Bw Photo, Foyer

Photo Engraving

Savoy Cinema Foyer 1929

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Savoy Cinema 1929 Movie Theater, Gate, Street View, Olds

Savoy Cinema 1929

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the pillar CINEMA IRELAND - Google Search Pillars, Ireland

the pillar CINEMA IRELAND - Google Search

Old Dublin Cinemas – Local History Castleknock – History of Castleknock Dublin City, British Home, Grand Cinema, City Roller, Irish Culture

Old Dublin Cinemas – Local History Castleknock – History of Castleknock

The Capitol, 1953 The Capitol Theatre began life as the 'La Scala Theatre and Opera House' when it first opened in 1920. It was built on the former premises of the Freeman's Journal. The building included a restaurant, lounge, cafe, and ballroom. It was renamed the Capitol Cinema in 1927.The first talking picture (or 'talkie') shown in Ireland was The Singing Fool which played at the Capitol on 21 April 1929. Night Architecture, London Underground Stations, Talking Picture, Hydroelectric Power, New Cinema

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Talking Picture

Hydroelectric Power

The Capitol, 1953 The Capitol Theatre began life as the 'La Scala Theatre and Opera House' when it first opened in 1920. It was built on the former premises of the Freeman's Journal. The building included a restaurant, lounge, cafe, and ballroom. It was renamed the Capitol Cinema in 1927.The first talking picture (or 'talkie') shown in Ireland was The Singing Fool which played at the Capitol on 21 April 1929.

Coliseum Theatre, Henry St., Dublin This theatre was opened in April 1915, Easter Monday 1915 to be exact, and was destroyed in the 1916 Easter Rising. Shown here, in a photograph from the Capuchin Archive after its destruction. Also known as the Premier Palace Theatre. Gone Days, Arran, Dublin Ireland, Walking Tour

Coliseum Theatre, Henry St., Dublin This theatre was opened in April 1915, Easter Monday 1915 to be exact, and was destroyed in the 1916 Easter Rising. Shown here, in a photograph from the Capuchin Archive after its destruction. Also known as the Premier Palace Theatre.

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Dick Whittington, Olympia Theatre. 1950s Olympia, Dick, 1950s

Dick Whittington, Olympia Theatre. 1950s

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Old Dublin Cinemas and Theatres

Interior of the 2900 seater Savoy Cinema 1930 Limerick City, Old Irish, Thornton

Interior of the 2900 seater Savoy Cinema 1930

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Another view of the Metropole on O'Connell Street 1923. Connell

Another view of the Metropole on O'Connell Street 1923.

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The interior of the original Savoy in O'Connell Street. It was built by Associated Cinemas at a cost of £200,000 and was opened by President W.T. Cosgrave in November 1929. The site was formerly the location of the Crown and Granville hotels, which were both destroyed in the 1916 Rising. With 2900 seats, it was the largest cinema in Ireland, and the expense lavished on its construction was evident. Cinema Theatre, Granville, Historical Photos, Strong Women

Historical Photos

The interior of the original Savoy in O'Connell Street. It was built by Associated Cinemas at a cost of £200,000 and was opened by President W.T. Cosgrave in November 1929. The site was formerly the location of the Crown and Granville hotels, which were both destroyed in the 1916 Rising. With 2900 seats, it was the largest cinema in Ireland, and the expense lavished on its construction was evident.

Dorset Picture Hall " Owned by an Irishman" Irish Men, Dorset, Admissions, Picture, Teatro

Dorset Picture Hall " Owned by an Irishman"

Grafton Cinema 1920s Ireland Travel, County Cavan, Northern Ireland Troubles

Northern Ireland Troubles

Grafton Cinema 1920s

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Old Dublin Cinemas and Theatres

This was the 1916 Christmas offering to the citizens of Dublin at the Gaiety Theatre on South King Street. Christmas In Ireland, Brunswick Street, Pantomime, Vintage Art Prints, Vintage Posters, Humpty Dumpty, The Twenties, Poster Prints

Christmas In Ireland

Brunswick Street

Vintage Art Prints

Vintage Posters

This was the 1916 Christmas offering to the citizens of Dublin at the Gaiety Theatre on South King Street.

On Great Brunswick Street at the Queen's Theatre, it was Dick Whittington that was regaling Dublin audiences in December 1916 English Folk Tales, Queens Theatre, Lord Mayor Of London, Richard Ii, Puss In Boots, London City

English Folk Tales

Lord Mayor Of London

On Great Brunswick Street at the Queen's Theatre, it was Dick Whittington that was regaling Dublin audiences in December 1916

Bohemian Picture Theatre, featuring "O'Donoavn Rossa's funeral and two of "Charlie Chaplins Efforts" From the Evening Telegraph 31 Jul. 1915 Bohemian Pictures, Ireland Homes, Bohemian Interior, Pure Gold

Bohemian Pictures

Bohemian Interior

Bohemian Picture Theatre, featuring "O'Donoavn Rossa's funeral and two of "Charlie Chaplins Efforts" From the Evening Telegraph 31 Jul. 1915

The Astoria, Serpentine Avenue, Sandymount opened in 1936. This suburban cinema could hold up to 700 patrons and operated on a Sunday, which was not a regular practice at the time.The owners also rotated programming three times a week to ensure a high attendance for a one-screen cinema.It changed its name to the Ritz and later the Oscar, becoming a theatre for live performances until 1985, when it closed and was converted into a Sikh temple. The Good Old Days, Ritz

The Good Old Days

The Astoria, Serpentine Avenue, Sandymount opened in 1936. This suburban cinema could hold up to 700 patrons and operated on a Sunday, which was not a regular practice at the time.The owners also rotated programming three times a week to ensure a high attendance for a one-screen cinema.It changed its name to the Ritz and later the Oscar, becoming a theatre for live performances until 1985, when it closed and was converted into a Sikh temple.

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Billboard in O Connell street on the site of the proposed 3000 seater Savoy Cinema. 1928. Rare Photos, Irish People, Vintage Architecture, Sign Painting, Free State

Vintage Architecture

Billboard in O Connell street on the site of the proposed 3000 seater Savoy Cinema. 1928.

Irish soldiers attend " Mise Eire" at the Regal Cinema, Hawkins Street. The Regal opened on the 16 April 1938. On 30 June 1962, the cinema closed down. Among the items auctioned was the big screen, which was sold for £90.The building was subsequently demolished and replaced by a twelve-storey office block Ireland 1916, Irish Images, Derry City

Irish soldiers attend " Mise Eire" at the Regal Cinema, Hawkins Street. The Regal opened on the 16 April 1938. On 30 June 1962, the cinema closed down. Among the items auctioned was the big screen, which was sold for £90.The building was subsequently demolished and replaced by a twelve-storey office block

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Film Centre D'Olier Street, Vintage Ireland, Sing Street, Adelphi, Irish Eyes

Vintage Ireland

Film Centre D'Olier Street,

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The Pillar Picture House opened on 2 December 1914. This photo shows it in 1921, its distinctive semicircular veranda displaying damage like surrounding building from the fighting of the War of Independence and Civil War.

The Pillar Picture House opened on 2 December 1914. This photo shows it in 1921, its distinctive semicircular veranda displaying damage like surrounding building from the fighting of the War of Independence and Civil War.

The New Royal Review - From the opening night Souvenir Programme of the New Theatre Royal, Dublin on the 23rd of September 1935 National Anthem, Compton, Hawkins, Royal, Opening Night

National Anthem

The New Royal Review - From the opening night Souvenir Programme of the New Theatre Royal, Dublin on the 23rd of September 1935

The Mary street cinema or the "Maro" was founded by John J. Farrell in December 1912. It closed on 11 January 1959, Eire, Local History

The Mary street cinema or the "Maro" was founded by John J. Farrell in December 1912. It closed on 11 January 1959,

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Grand Cinema, Malahide. 1955 Malahide, Grands, Views, Scenes

Grand Cinema, Malahide. 1955

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Old Dublin Cinemas and Theatres

Sackville Picture House,O'Connell St. c:1912 Ireland Pictures

Ireland Pictures

Sackville Picture House,O'Connell St. c:1912

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Old Dublin Cinemas and Theatres