Person    | Male  Born 26/11/1905  Died 25/9/1987

Montagu Pyke

In 1908 Pyke converted two shops at 164-166 Edgware Road into a cinema. This was a success and he created more, naming each one the Cinematograph Theatre. By 1910 he had 5 cinemas, each an independ...

Person, Cinema

Sands Films Studio

A British film production company, founded by producer Richard Goodwin and director Christine Edzard in the early 1970's. The company is particularly noted for providing costumes for period dramas.

Building, Cinema

Chewbacca

A character in the Star Wars series. He is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, and is the loyal friend and first mate of Han Solo. He was portrayed in the films by the 7' 3" tall actor Peter Mayhew.

Person, Cinema, Fictional

Anima Masonic Lodge

Group, Cinema, Philanthropy

Theatre Royal Marylebone

Opened as the Royal Pavilion West and subjected to many name changes over the years, including: Royal West London Theatre, Marylebone Theatre, West London Theatre.  Converted to a cinema in 1932.  ...

Building, Cinema, Theatre