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Metropolis - capturing modern Liverpool
Archive reference 39191-12
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The Abbey cinema is an example of one of the picture palaces of cinema’s golden age, whose opulent interiors matched the often sumptuous surroundings projected onto their screens. This view is of the waiting room, leading to dining room. The distinctive light fittings which were peppered high on the cinema ceiling itself can be seen here in detail, giving an impression of their enormity.
The building still stands but like so many of its kind has undergone a change of use.
This photographed was commissioned by the cinema's architect, AE Shennan.
Do you remember this cinema? If you have any information about this photograph or the Stewart Bale company then we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Anne Gleave, curator of photographic archives on 0151 478 4487 or send Anne Gleave an email.