Auditorium of the Scala Cinema, corner of Brook Hill and Winter Street

Entrance Hall of the Scala cinema, Brook Hill

Crowds waiting to see the first musical 'The Broadway Melody' at The Central Picture House, Nos 69/71, The Moor. First opened 30 January 1922. Ended as a cinema after damage in the Blitz of 1940. Demolished May 1961

The Central Picture House, Nos 69/71, The Moor. First opened 30 January 1922. Ended as a cinema after damage in the Blitz of 1940. Demolished May 1961

The Star Picture House, Ecclesall Road junction of William Street. Opened 23 December 1915. The first sound film was shown 23 December 1929. Closed as a cinema 17 January 1962. Reopened as Star bingo hall until 1984. Demolished October 1986

The Plaza Cinema, junction of Richmond Road and Bramley Lane. Opened 27 December 1937, seating just over 1100. Closed 29 September 1963. Reopened 2 October 1963 as a bingo hall

Abbeydale Picture House, Abbeydale Road. Designed by Dixon and Stienley. Opened 20 December 1920. Took over by the Star Group in the 1950s. Closed 5 July 1975. Bought by A. and F. Drake Ltd. and converted into an office furniture showroom

Wicker Cinema, two of the staff, Bob Bullyment on the right

Staff outside Darnall Cinema, Catcliffe Road

Donkey cart advertising the Central Hall, High Street, Beighton