The history the state cinema, located in grays in essex was designed by architect frederick chancellor and was originally to be named roxy but was opened under the name the state. Derelict essex rm postcodes derelict london photography. Morrisons supermarket, london road, grays, rm17 5xz 0. On grays beach you can see the gull, an 1860 lightship which has lain on the shore for many years. The cinema officially closed in 1988 but has held numerous events since including being used as a nightclub, however the building had fallen into disrepair and in 2019 was undergoing conversion into a. Compton cinema organ at the state grays but the crowning glory was the great compton cinema organ, rising out of the floor, ablaze with colouredlights. The empire theatre and cinema was closed in july 1941 for refurbishment, reopening as a live theatre in september 1941. Late godard and the possibilities of cinema by daniel morgan. It was formerly a small port, with chalk quarries, brickworks, and a brewery. The dell was of the earliest houses in britain to be built of concrete.
State cinema grays, rm17 the state cinema opened in 1938 with a capacity of 2,200 and is a grade ii listed building after concerns that it would be bulldozed by developers. The main elevation is the southern frontage on which there is cream and black decoration by. It is believed to be the first tasmanian building built specifically for the screening of moving pictures and is the only pre1970 picture theatre to have survived in hobart as a functioning cinema. The oxford history of world cinema nowellsmith, geoffrey on. The state cinema, george street, grays, was opened in september of that year, designed and built by the same partnership that had created the regal cinema 8. Film history books goodreads meet your next favorite book. Nov 12, 2018 the state cinema celebrated its 80th birthday this year and is not only recognised for its historical importance, but the effect it has on the surrounding area. Jade goody poses for photos before signing her new book catch a falling star. Odeon cinema west thurrock no films listed at the moment. Apr 10, 2017 the acclaimed director talks the state of modern cinema, the incredibly important role of movie critics, and why stories like lost city of z are so timely right now. Work to convert the building to pub use commenced in 2019. It is one of only eight super cinemas in england and is listed as a grade ii site for its great architectural and historical importance. We specialise in nonfiction, travel, art, fashion, architecture, and handselected fiction titles along with a wide range of stationery.
Bbc possible revival of the state cinema in grays welcomed. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. The state cinema grays essex was born in the age of the movies on big screen this wonderful movie theatre was in. It was fully equipped with air conditioning and a beautiful compton. State cinema is a grade ii listed building in grays, thurrock, england. How lost city of z director james gray is fighting for the. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of grays. Presenting a mixture of films and variety it had 800 seats, all on a single floor. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. At that time the compton organ was still played every evening performance except sunday. The magnificent state cinema remains a large and unaltered building with seating for 2,200 with 1,400 seats in the stalls and 800 seats in the circle.
If you cant find the film you want at one of the cinema listed, you can use the search option, above, to find films showing at cinemas in cities, towns or villages near grays. It was built on the instructions of alfred russel wallace, who lived in the town from 1872 until 1876. In 1988 the state cinema was a location shoot for a sequence in the film who framed roger rabbit starring bob hoskins. Its interesting to note how often a harbor connection to some very notable person, or event, is encountered. The state cinema grays in all its final years of filmshowing glory. There was a 50seat restaurant in the circle foyer level. State cinema grays best showcase from 1986 youtube.
Stanfordlehope, the pavement f photographs and memories, old photographs. Exclusive drawings show what the state cinema could look like. It opened in 1938 as one of the most modern cinemas of its type at the time. Derelict essex rm postcodes photography, social history and. The state cinema first opened in 1938 as one of the most modern cinemas of its kind, being able to hold 2,200 people. The 2200seat cinema has been shut for nearly two decades, with only the older residents of thurrock and wider essex having the opportunity to step inside. State cinema grays thurrock essex england the state cinema is one of the. Thurrock cinemas historical places in thurrock thurrock council. Ultimately, the grays, themselves, turn out to be good guys and we root for them in the end. Comments about state cinema in grays, gb cinema treasures.
It opened in 1938 as one of the most modern cinemas of its type at the time with seating for 2200 people. Bought it as a gift for a filmmaker who does have a substantial cinema book. It has previously been the subject of campaigns to protect its historic status. The state cinema grays in all its final years of filmshowing glory, circa 1986, thanks to the superb manager, the late roy roberts, superb. The grays were one of two teams to fold that offseason the elmira pioneers was the other. The state cinema celebrated its 80th birthday this year and is not only recognised for its historical importance, but the effect it has on the surrounding area. Cinema, the seventh art from silent films to contemporary cinema and its greatest filmmakers. Best books about the history of world cinema 249 books. The building was classed as a super cinema, it included a 2,200 seat auditorium, a bar and a restaurant. These motion pictures encouraged audiences to believe that our nation could overcome all obstacles to its growth and defend itself against any future foreign aggression.
Browse 68 photo books on grays and the surrounding area. The definitive history of cinema worldwide 1996 edited by geoffrey nowellsmith oxford univ press 9. The state cinema is a citywide institution and is of historic significance as a rare working example of a purpose built picture theatre dating from the federation period. The state cinema, george street, grays, was opened in september of that year, designed and built by the same partnership that had created the regal cinema 8 years before. The state theatre, grays, essex opened on 5th september 1938 with dorothy lamour and jon hall in the hurricane. The cinema was supposed to be named roxy but was opened under the name state. A grade 2 listed building which has been left to deteriorate since the end of the 1980s.
Adjoining the state cinema on elizabeth street in the vibrant north hobart cultural hub, the state bookstore is a boutique store selling fine books, paper, stationery and gifts. The grays were disbanded in the 20052006 offseason, with part of its roster being absorbed by the expansion sussex skyhawks. The sunday express cary grant story 30sec tv commercial. The state cinema grays sept 2017 the history the state cinema, located in grays in essex was designed by architect frederick chancellor and was originally to be named roxy but was opened under the name the state. Grays thurrock, usually known simply as grays, is the main centre of the borough of thurrock, lying beside the thames 34 km. Buy products related to history of cinema products and see what customers say. Check state cinema in grays, george street on cylex and find. English heritage have just published a report entitiled growing places in which it has specifically mentioned the potential of investing in the care of the historic enviroment and specifically the state cinema, grays, essex as a means to trigger regeneration of the thames gateway area. Mar 01, 2012 the location for this shoot was the grays state cinema. State, grays monday, 5th september 1938 monday, 5th september 1988 george street grays uk. It was owned by fredericks electric theatres ltd, a local chain who operated all the cinemas in grays. The closed down derelict state cinema in grays,essex rm17. The empire theatre was opened on 22nd december 1910. In 2008 a photo of this shipwreck appeared in the derelict london book and i wrote.
George street, grays, essex fgm chancellor of frank matchams practice 1938 grade ii our longest running case, the state continues disused after some 16 years. Grays had another supercinema by chancellor dating from 1930 and that was the regal on new road. The state cinema is a grade ii listed building in grays, essex. Thurrock cinemas historical places in thurrock thurrock. There are several famous residents from grays, including the wellknown comedian and tv presenter russell brand. The cinema, which is located next to grays high street, has been standing for decades. This category contains media relating to the state cinema built 1938 in grays, essex, england main wikipedia article. With late godard and the possibilities of cinema, daniel morgan makes a. Jan 27, 2020 county of grays harbor, state of washington it is said that all roads pass through grays harbor. Here are a few harborites who have been very successful in various endeavors. The state cinema grays essex was born in the age of the movies on. Plans to transform a historic cinema into a pub have been stalled again, with mystery surrounding the reason why.
State cinema, grays, thurrock british listed buildings. It is a tremendously important piece of cinema history, and of the history of the first half of the twentieth century. It was built and operated by the fredericks electric theatres circuit. A history of the medium film a comprehensive history, it is a onevoume book that covers the globe. Save the state cinema grays thurrock essex and its wonderful. Exclusive drawings show what the state cinema could look. Grays state theatre a scanned negative from circa 1988. Report the state cinema grays, essex september 2017.
See all books memories of grays read and share your memories of grays itself or of a particular photo of grays. Bartlett school of architecture bata shoes school entrance heritage center local history tilbury primary school 1930s places to visit. A gray state, behind a filmmakers madness aspiring filmmaker david crowley directing a scene in gray state, which despite an auspicious start was never made in part because. The grays is a gripping novel with clearly defined good guys and bad guys. State cinema, george street, grays thurrock ua the state cinema is one of the best preserved of the super cinemas of the late 1930s. The cinema closed in 1988 and in 2000 the building was granted grade ii status to protect the artdeco interior. Those occupations declined after the first world war, but have been replaced by light engineering, plastics. Written by bill clyde with picture research and design by gillian ward, this lovely volume contains the many quirky stories and images collected over 100 years of history at 375 elizabeth st. Aug 05, 2010 a campaign group are hoping a report into regeneration of the disused state cinema in grays will come to fruition. It was officially closed by mecca in 1988 but an independent operator reopened it the following year as the grays state theatre showing films with an admission fee of. The state cinema has a fully equipped stage and there are 3 dressing rooms. I was glued to the book until well after 1am, the night i finished it.
Hollywood and the talkie revolution, 19261930 1997 by scott eyman. For the history of cinema, it is hard to beat robert sklars film. Local sites of interest include the thameside theatre, the thurrock history museum, grays beach and the nowdisused state cinema. It was constructed in 1938 by fgm chancellor for fredericks electric theatres. A feasibility study by thurrock council has suggested developing the site as a three screen cinema, live entertainment venue, restaurant and bar. Vue cinemas thurrock no films listed at the moment. I wont say give away ending of the story, except to say that it is a powerful climax of action. State cinema, george street, grays thurrock ua historic. Planned projections of wetherspoons in the state cinema. The state cinema was built in grays, essex and designed by architect frederick chancellor.
Save the state cinema grays thurrock essex and its. Jd wetherspoons vow state cinema pub conversion will still. It was built on the instructions of alfred russel wallace, who lived in the town from 1872 until 1876 from the top of the derby road bridge in grays one can look down to thurrock yacht club. Reviewed in the united states on november 25, 2017. Local landmarks include the thameside theatre, the thurrock history museum, grays beach and the disused state cinema. The location for this commercial shoot was the grays state cinema, essex. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The state cinema grays in all its final years of filmshowing glory, circa 1986, thanks to the superb manager, the late. A book chronicling the complete history of the state cinema was launched on sunday 6th october. The colonial films of the golden age of hollywood were a clear proclamation of the consensus historians interpretation of the facts. Work begins inside the listed building as wetherspoons plan to renovate cinema. Originally planned and built as the roxy cinema, the state opened with the showing of the film the hurricane staring dorothy lamour. Sussex and the atlantic leagues nashua pride joined the league in their places.
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