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The
drawing is from the programme of The Scala, showing the original
frontage.
The Scala was situated next door to the Picture House on Lime
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This has
the distinction of being the first in Liverpool to be advertised as
a super cinema, because of the artistic design and luxurious interior.
The
first licensee and general manager of the then named Lime Street
Picture House was Vivian van Damm, a name later associated with
the famous Windmill Theatre in London ("we never close").
He introduced the "tub" seat to Liverpudlians, at 2/-, unheard of
in l916!
In
the 20s, it boasted Jules Gaillard, violin virtuoso and his orchestra.
After many years of good attendance, the Scala became Merseyside鈥檚
Continental Cinema in l960, showing foreign "X" certificate films
until l962, when it continued as an adult entertainment venue.
The
Scala closed in August l982.
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inside of the Scala cinema. |
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