Palace Cinema, Princes Street 1955

Category

Library Item

Item no

21057

Title

Palace Cinema, Princes Street 1955

Description

The Palace Picture House building on Princes Street in Edinburgh has ornamental stonework around its windows. It appears to be closed and there is a 'Sold' sign hanging above the entrance. There are several people crossing the street and passing by Elliot's Bookshop next door.

Artist / maker

Jackman, S. G.

Date

1955

Size

18.4 x 23.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

In the fifties, cinema faced competition from the small screen in the home: television. In 1955, cinema admissions in the UK were 1,182 million compared to 1,635 million in 1946. Cinema makers introduced new technologies and novelty factors to attract audiences back to the big screen. Wide-screen and enhanced colour were developed and 3-D cinema was a short-lived phenomenon where audience members had to wear special glasses. Even Smell-o-vision, where scents were pumped into the auditorium, was trialled.
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Business > Service industry > Shops

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Coats

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Cinemas

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