Opening Night at the New Ritz Cinema
1937 , Ipswich (Suffolk)
Cat no. 820
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A newsreel item featuring the British actress, Anna Neagle at the opening of the Ritz Cinema in Ipswich.
Guests and dignitaries arrive in the foyer of the Ritz cinema, Ipswich on January 4th, 1937: there are shots of the public and cinema staff, some of the shots have sound. The Mayor welcomes guests and some are recorded by a large microphone held by one of the cinema staff. Anna Neagle arrives for the official opening. The film shown that evening was 'The Three Maxims'. It was directed by her husband, Herbert Wilcox, who may be the person accompanying her at the cinema.
Featured Buildings
Ritz Cinema, Ipswich
Featured Events
Opening of the Ritz Cinema, Ipswich
Keywords
Cinemas, Opening ceremonies
Background Information
A leading star in British films for over 25 years from 1932, [Anna Neagle] won several awards as Britain's favourite actress and biggest female box-office draw. She was awarded a CBE in 1952 and created DBE in 1969. (from BFI website: www.screenonline.org.uk)
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Production company : British Movietone
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Opening Night at the New Ritz Cinema
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- Identification Notes
- Picture: optical (data migration 25/06/2021)
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- Image Polarity
- positive
- Modification Date
- 25/06/2021
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- 562558
- Sound
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- Has Image
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- Y
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- Image Polarity
- positive
- Modification Date
- 25/06/2021
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- 561183
- Sound
- sound
- Sound System
- optical
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Genre: Newsreel
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Locations: Ipswich (Suffolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Related to: British Movietone News
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Subject: Ritz cinema, Ipswich / opening ceremonies / advertising / cinemas / Anna Neagle
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