100 Years of Leicester Cinema

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Utilizing old photographs, programs, and advertisements, this book explores a century of movie-going in Leicester and nearby areas. It delves into the technological advancements, key entrepreneurs, and cinema chains that shaped the local film industry, alongside profiles of stars, staff, and patrons. The detailed histories of various cinemas illustrate the evolving experience of screen entertainment, making it a thorough examination of the region's cinematic heritage since the opening of its first picture house.