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Torbay Picture House

Torbay Picture House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
2 h–3 h

About

Torbay Picture House is a cinema or movie theatre in England South West, United Kingdom, dating from 1914. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Paignton Picture House is a currently disused cinema in Paignton, England, situated on Torbay Road.

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Background

History

The Picture House was designed by the Paignton-based practice Hyams and Hobgen. It was opened on 16 March 1914. In its early days it featured a 21-piece orchestra, with each member paid a guinea to perform. There are 375 seats: 271 in the stalls, 104 in the circle, plus three private boxes at the back seating an additional eight.

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Coordinates
50.4352, -3.5644
Address
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Established
1914

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Torbay Picture House?
Torbay Picture House is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
When was Torbay Picture House built?
Built or established in 1914.
Who owns Torbay Picture House?
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