Product Description

Through the medium of old photographs, programmes and advertisements, this book provides a fascinating look at the history of cinema-going in Leicester and its adjacent towns and villages over the last century.Including insights into the technology behind the silver screen, the entrepreneurs and the cinema chains who operated in the area, the stars, the staff and of course the customers, "100 Years of Leicester Cinema" reveals how the experience of cinema-going has changed over the decades. Detailed histories of the region's cinemas make this volume a comprehensive survey of the history of screen entertainment in the region in the hundred years that have passed since the first picture house in town opened its doors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #489568 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-21
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Brian Johnson is an enthusiastic historian who has lived in Wigston for many years. Cinema is a long-standing interest for him.