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Paramount and Universal Cinemas, London
Paramount And Universal Cinemas is a Grade II English Listed Building in London, Greater London Authority, United Kingdom. - AsNotedIn
Timeline
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1923/00/00 | Frank T Verity | Architect | Designed by Frank T Verity in a free interpretation of Beaux Arts French neo-classicism style featuring a domed corner, construction begins on the Plaza Theatre super cinema on Lower Regent Street, London, for Paramount Pictures. | |||
| 1926/03/01 | Paramount Pictures | Distributor | The Plaza Theatre opens with a private showing of the romance film "Nell Gwyn" and several live events on stage. Produced and directed by Herbert Wilcox, "Nell Gwyn" is a British National Pictures starring Dorothy Gish, Randle Ayrton and Juliette Compton. | |||
| 1967/00/00 | Verity and Beverley, Architects and Designers | Architects | The Plaza Theatre is remodeled into a twin cinema by Verity and Beverly. Removing most of the original decor, the revisions of the ground floor include a new entrance to cinemas on corner and deep canopy-fascia. The organ is removed at this time. | |||
| 1969/06/05 | Paramount Pictures | Studio | Directed by Peter Collinson, "The Italian Job", heist film starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi and Maggie Blye opens at the Plaza Cinema in London. | The Italian Job (1969 film) | ||
| 1969/06/05 | Noel Coward | Actor | Directed by Peter Collinson, "The Italian Job", heist film starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi and Maggie Blye opens at the Plaza Cinema in London. | The Italian Job (1969 film) | ||
| 2004/00/00 | The Plaza Theatre twin screens are remodeled into a retail store and 5 screen cinema complex above called Apollo West End. |
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| Particulars for Paramount and Universal Cinemas, London: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
| Current Use | Movie Theater |
| Historic Use | Movie Theater, cinema |
| Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
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| English National Heritage List: | 1274609 |
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