Cinema Collection

Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Artist: Ball, Russell (1896-1942)
Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Private Collection

Music cover, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Music cover, Spring, Spring, Spring! From the musical film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. circa 1950s

MGM LION
Recording Leo the Lions famous roar for MGM (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) Studios

Ginger Rogers Dancing with her partner Fred Astaire
Picture taken in 1934 of US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner of Fred Astaire, during the shooting of the film " The Gay Divorcee"

Dancing Partners Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Undated file picture shows US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner Fred Astaire. / AFP PHOTO

Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp
Film actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), film star and director, seen here in his little tramp costume, probably in a still from his 1925 film, The Gold Rush

David Bowie, Cannes 1983
A portrait taken on May 11, 1983 shows British singer David Bowie during a press conference at the 36th Cannes Film Festival

Granada Cinema, Tooting BB87_02905
Granada Cinema, 50 - 60 Mitcham Road, Tooting Graveney, London. Exterior view at night. Photographed by John Maltby in the 1930s

Odeon cinema, Birmingham BB87_03100
ODEON CINEMA, Kettlehouse, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands. Exterior view. 1930s photograph taken by John Maltby

Jane Russell in The French Line (1954) - an RKO Radio Picture. Directed by Howard Hughes Date: 1954

Swiss Cottage Odeon BB87_03613
Odeon Cinema, Swiss Cottage, Camden, London. Oscar Deutsch established the Odeon cinema chain in 1933, and Odeon became a registered trade mark

Polish poster for a film, The Warsaw Mermaid, directed by Tadeusz Makarczynski, based on a local legend. 1956

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, North America

Odeon Cinema BB87_03702
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A view of the cinema at night. 1937. John Maltby

Tatton Cinema Gatley NWC01_01_0639
Tatton Cinema, Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport. The Tatton Cinema viewed from the south-west at dusk, with people gathered below the projecting porch and billboard

WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon - with Military locations
End of WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon showing Military locations important for a British serviceman stationed in the city at the end of the Second World War

The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres Chain. The first theatre to be designed to incorporate a speaker system for sound

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers shooting Shall We Dance
US actor Fred Astaire (L) and US actress Ginger Rogers (R) dance on skates during the shooting of their film " Shall we dance" in April 1937

1950s Cinema - Childrens Saturday Matinee. Boys and girls looking up at the screen and laughing. Two of the boys are wearing ABC badges -- the name of the cinema. Date: 1954

The Kino Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Kino Cinema in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This was the towns first cinema. Cycle racks for the use of patrons were a feature. circa 1935

Odeon Cinema, Balham Hill BB87_03782
Odeon Cinema, Balham Hill, Balham, London. Exterior view at night, April 1938. Photographed by John Maltby

Publicity still for the Hollywood film Some Like It Hot (1959): Director and Producer, Billy Wilder. Marily Monroe with her co-stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in drag

Frau im Mond advert, 1929
Frau im Mond advert. The science fiction silent film Woman in the Moon (German: Frau im Mond), released in 1929, was written and directed by Austrian film-maker Fritz Lang

Woolwich Odeon BB87_03661
Odeon Cinema, Parsons Hill, Woolwich, London. The Woolwich Odeon opened on 25 October 1937. Designed by George Coles, it displays the Odeon style of buff faience tiles and curving horizontals

Cinema-Walt Disney
Undated picture picture of Walt Disney (1901-66), American artist and film producer of animated cartoons (most famous character being Mickey Mouse)

Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887 Artist: Eadweard J Muybridge
Man and horse jumping a fence, 1887. Eadweard J Muybridge was the first photographer to carry out the analysis of movement by sequence photography

The Maggie UK quad poster
for the release of Alexander MacKendricks comedy

Carry on Teacher (1959)
the cover of the Exhibitors campaign book for the UK release of the Peter Rogers production

Rome, Archivio Immagini Cinema, film poster for Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck

Sherlock Holmes 1921
Sherlock Holmes is filmed by Stoll at Cricklewood; Baker Street is reconstructed for the purpose

Scala Cinema, Ilkeston
One of the earliest purpose built cinemas in the country still in use. IoE 352257

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

Music cover, Thats Amore, words by Jack Brooks, music by Harry Warren. Showing Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed on a golf course in the film The Caddy. 1953

Street Scene 1950S
Scene outside Gants Hill underground station near Ilford, Essex

Odeon cinema construction BB87_03506
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A photograph taken by John Maltby on 11th June 1937 of the buiding works for the Odeon cinema on the site of the Alhambra Theatre

Odeon Cinema
1936 by Harry Weedon In the Modern Movement style of the Odeon circuit. Located in Harrogate, West Yorkshire. IoE 382334

Herbert Marshall, British film and theatre actor, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Edna Marion and Stan Laurel in Flying Elephants
Edna Marion and Stan Laurel in a scene from Flying Elephants a two-reel silent film from 1928 directed by Frank Butler and produced by Hal Roach

London - Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s
London - Piccadilly Circus photographed in 1924. The Trocadero is showing Wanderer in the Wasteland - an American colour silent Western film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Jack Holt

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Cinema, Letchworth
Queuing to see The Golden Voyage of Sinbad at the Broadway cinema, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England Date: circa 1969

Mutoscope at Gravesend
New Road, Gravesend (Kent) - notice the premises of The Wonderful Mutoscope (a forerunner of the cinema) - Admission Free !

Fremont Art Deco Movie Theater, Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America, North America

Star Wars set, Chott el Gharsa, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Dominion Theatre and Horse Shoe Hotel
The Horse Shoe Hotel next door to the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road, London. The Dominion is showing Stewart Granger and Kathleen Ryan in Captain Boycott

Movie Theater Marquee
A huge crowd gathers outside the Warner Brothers theater on Wiltshire Boulevard in Los Angeles for a film premiere, 1930s. The marquee reads in part Premiere of Premieres; Grand Opening Tonight

Leicester Square Looking Towards the Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, now the Empire cinema, illuminated at night during a season of performances by the celebrated Russian ballet

Gaumont Projector 1903
Gaumont projector, adaptable to both still and moving pictures, Date: 1903

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"Cinema: A Captivating Tapestry of Music, Dance, and Iconic Moments" Step into the enchanting world of cinema, where music covers every emotion and transports us to another realm. From the timeless melodies in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" to the mesmerizing rhythm of Ginger Rogers dancing with her partner Fred Astaire, it has always been a symphony for our senses. Just like the majestic MGM lion roaring before each film, cinema roars with passion and creativity. The graceful dance partners Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire waltz their way into our hearts, leaving an indelible mark on the silver screen. From the historic Granada Cinema in Tooting to the iconic Odeon Cinema in Birmingham, these theaters have witnessed countless tales unfold on their screens, and are more than just buildings; they hold memories that resonate with audiences across generations. Cinema is not limited by time or place. It transcends boundaries as seen when David Bowie graced Cannes in 1983, captivating both fans and critics alike. Ann Arbor in Michigan stands proud as a testament to America's love affair with movies - a hub where dreams come alive on celluloid. Yet amidst all its glamour and entertainment lies a reminder of history's impact. During World War II, Beirut's map showcased military locations – a stark reminder of how they are reflect reality even during times of conflict. Tatton Cinema Gatley stands tall as a symbol of community gathering places where laughter echoes through its halls. And who could forget Jane Russell's seductive allure in "The French Line, " forever etched into cinematic history? Whether it be joyous musicals or thought-provoking dramas, cinemas like Odeon continue to bring people together under one roof - united by shared experiences that flicker across screens worldwide. In this ever-evolving world filled with technological advancements, let us not forget the magic that unfolds within those darkened theaters.