Founded by brothers David William and Thomas J. Gobbett, it was the first purpose-built film studio in Walthamstow. It produced few notable films, but one, 'Anarchy in England' retold the story (using actual locations) of the Tottenham Outrage.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Precision Film Studio
It was in Regent Street that a film was first played to a paying audience in Britain, whereas King's Hall Picture Palace is thought to have been the first purpose-built cinema in Britain.
Born as Harry Webb in India. Starred with Olivier in Dave Clark's Time. The Shadows were his backing group.
A prominent show business lawyer who apparently had an obituary in The Times (to which we don't have access). Son of G. Simkins. Michael owned the property in which his brother, Roger, ran the High...
It is thought to have been the first purpose built cinema in Britain, with a seating capacity of 850. Over the years it was renamed as the 'Gaiety Picture House' and then the 'Regent Cinema'. It wa...
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