The Savoy Cinema, Patrick's Street, Cork was constructed in the early 1930s, was commissioned by the Rank Organisation, and was built by the firm of Meaghar and Hayes. The first film was shown on Thursday, the 12th May 1932.The grand auditorium held an audience of 2,249 patrons.In July 1973, the Savoy cinema closed. Today, part of the Savoy is a shopping centre.