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Foyer of the Albert Hall, transformed to promote the film 'The Thief of Baghdad'.
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Ref No:u01598
Title:Foyer of the Albert Hall, transformed to promote the film 'The Thief of Baghdad'.
Location:Sheffield_City_Centre
Date:1925
Date Period:1920-1939
Copyright::Andrew J Garner
Notes:

This was one of many publicity stunts devised by Reginald T Rea, manager of the Albert Hall, to promote films shown during the 1920s. Albert Hall opened 15 December 1873 as a concert hall. Began showing short films on a regular basis and from 17 June 1918 operated as a normal cinema. Destroyed by fire on 14 July 1937

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