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Showcase Cinemas: An Outline History (The Brantwood Cinema)
Showcase Cinemas An Outline History - The Brantwood Cinema Author:Philip Turner Established in August 1986 as a UK subsidiary to one of America's most powerful exhibitors, Showcase Cinemas owes its origins ultimately to National Amusements' founder, Michael Redstone, a former Boston night-club owner and pioneer also of the 'drive-in' movie theatre. Here, for the first time, and with the help of the original US parent, the d... more »oors of the prestigious UK exhibitor are thrown open to cinephiles world-wide, offering an insight into the British subsidiary's unique philosophy and development. And, with the aid of some previously unpublished photos, this book also takes in a highly illustrated architectural appraisal of several of the circuit's luxurious 'modern day supers' -- and, in particular, of their facades, foyers, auditoria, and projection galleries -- designed by internationally-respected architect, the Shrewsbury-based Abbey Hanson Rowe.« less