Savoy Cinema (1938 - 1959)
Dates
- Existence: 10 November 1938 - 28 March 1959
Biography
The Savoy Cinema in Swaythiling, Southampton was built in the late 1930s in the Art Deco style. It was designed by Colin Farmer and built for owner Louis Zeid. It opened its doors to the public on 10 November 1938 showing Bette Davis in 'Jezebel'.
Originally it had a 1,500 seating capacity, which as audiences dwindled was reduced to just over 1,000.
The Savoy Cinema closed down on 28 March 1959, the last screening was David Lean’s 'Bridge on the River Kwai'. The building was demolished in 1961.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bill Barnes Collection
Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.
Programmes , 1881 - 2016
Pre-Film and variety and music hall programmes mainly related to the travelling shows of Joseph Poole and Harry Poole, Harry H. Hamilton, Mapleston Brothers and Adams but it also includes other showmen.
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