The films may sometimes wobble but local people in Headingley pack the place out for classic movie nights - and regular shows. Guest blogger Jill Armstrong is one of them
The Olympic Games may have been grabbing most peoples' attention at the weekend but in Headingley, Leeds, there was something else rather special going on.
On Sunday the venerable Cottage Road cinema celebrated its 100th birthday. The playwright Kay Mellor, who lives nearby, was unveiled a Leeds Civic Trust blue plaque; there was a poetic tribute entitled Havoc in Far Headingley by Linda Marshall,who is also local, followed by the showing of a classic film, The Smallest Show on Earth.
The Cottage Road is the oldest cinema in Leeds and probably one of the oldest cinemas in the country to have been open and continuously showing films since 1912. It is also one of the few remaining independently run cinemas in the country.
The Olympic Games may have been grabbing most peoples' attention at the weekend but in Headingley, Leeds, there was something else rather special going on.
On Sunday the venerable Cottage Road cinema celebrated its 100th birthday. The playwright Kay Mellor, who lives nearby, was unveiled a Leeds Civic Trust blue plaque; there was a poetic tribute entitled Havoc in Far Headingley by Linda Marshall,who is also local, followed by the showing of a classic film, The Smallest Show on Earth.
The Cottage Road is the oldest cinema in Leeds and probably one of the oldest cinemas in the country to have been open and continuously showing films since 1912. It is also one of the few remaining independently run cinemas in the country.
- 7/30/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
Similar News
‘The Wiz’ Returns To Broadway With An All-Star Cast Including Wayne Brady & Deborah Cox
- 4/18/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The Wiz Review: Despite Stunning Performances, New Revival Eases Aimlessly Down the Road
- 4/18/2024
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
‘Bosom Buddies’ Star Recalls Tom Hanks & Peter Scolari ‘Had Chemistry From Day One’
- 4/12/2024
- TV Insider
Only A Few Actors Can Say They've Played More Than One Disney Princess On Screen
- 3/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Joe Camp, Writer and Director of the ‘Benji’ Movies, Dies at 84
- 3/15/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
PETA Accuses ‘Will Trent’ Trainers of Animal Neglect
- 2/29/2024
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gavin And Stacey | Ruth Jones and James Corden sitcom reportedly returning for Christmas special
- 2/13/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
‘The Syndicate’ Indie Rollem Developing Short Film ‘Youthless’ As TV Series
- 11/1/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Wimbledon Coverage Breaks BBC Records – Global Bulletin
- 7/17/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer to Separate Into Three Standalone Publicly Listed Entities
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
Meg Bennett, Soap Opera Actress and Writer, Dies at 75
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
Tell Me Más: Bodine Talks New Album "Quemo Lento" and Growing From Hardships
- 4/22/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Stephen Colbert Once Laughed So Hard at ‘Tropic Thunder’ His Wife Thought He Was Dying
- 4/24/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
The 10 Best Teen Rebellion Films: ‘Pump Up the Volume,’ ‘Heathers,’ and More
- 4/23/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Could Have Included Olivia Wilde & David Krumholtz, But Probably Not Tom Cruise
- 4/23/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
2 Crew Members Hospitalized in Accident on Set of Eddie Murphy Film ‘The Pickup’ for Amazon MGM
- 4/23/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jerry Seinfeld Calls ‘Mad Men’ Finale the ‘Greatest Final Moment of a Series I’ve Ever Seen’
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson and Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Jane Campion to Be Celebrated by Locarno Festival With Lifetime Achievement Award
- 4/24/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
Adelaide Film Fest Picks Five Works in Progress for Cannes’ Showcase, With Giant, Drafthouse’s ‘Mockbuster’ Making the Cut (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety - Film News
Elaha review – sex, patriarchy and second-generation identity
- 4/24/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
‘Uncropped’ Review: An Enticing Portrait of James Hamilton Makes You Wonder: Is He the Greatest New York Photographer Ever?
- 4/24/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety - Film News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Read a List of FCC Complaints Made About Saturday Night Live
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
U.K. Broadcasters Warned to Maintain Impartiality in Election Year by Media Regulator
- 4/24/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - TV News