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POLPERRO

Cinema

Simply known as The Cinema this operation appeared in the 1950s with 144 seats.  The cinema had British Thomson Houston sound and was run by Mrs S B Pearn of the Regent, Looe.  Ceasing around mid 1960s.

1950's photograph of a modest "queue" at the Polperro Cinema.   Compare to the similar shot on the left taken recently. Copyright:        H H Allen, from the Gould Theatre Collection

Gone but not forgotten:        Church Schoolroom

This operation was part-time and operated by Mr Leonard, of the Cinema, Looe.  Seating capacity was 120.  Film shows ceased in 1931, probably due to the introduction of sound, which would not have been viable at such a small venue.  The hall was dismantled in early 1932.

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