Opening Of New Granada Cinema At Brixton 1957

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Title reads: "News Flash. New Granada Arrives In Brixton".

Brixton, London.

LS Brixton High Street at night. MS Granada Cinema showing signs. CU Granada sign. MS Crowds outside Granada. CU Crowds pressed against the door. VS signs of congratulations....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83121
Sort Number:
UN 2955 I
Time in/Out:
01:00:08:00 / 01:02:03:00
Canister:
UN 2955 I
Film ID:
2864.01
Issue Date:
1957

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  • "Forest Tucker" should read Forrest Tucker, (3 changes needed inc tags).

    "Sabrina being kissed by old age pensioner" - his name is Sgt Jimmy Wood.

    The cinema seen here was located on the corner of Brighton Terrace and Bernay's Grove in Brixton, and had formerly been The Empress Theatre.

    jamied 4th Jul 2012

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