Odeon Cinema, Gunsmith Lane, Burnley, Lancashire

Opened in 1937, the Odeon on Yorkshire Street closed in 1973 and was replaced by a supermarket. The Odeon cinema company was founded in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch. During the 1930s, it grew to become one of the country’s major chains of cinemas. The first five Odeon cinemas opened in 1933, and by 1936 there were 142 across the country. Although each Odeon was unique, the use of a set range of architectural features meant that most of the cinemas were instantly recognisable as an 'Odeon', with their distinctive Modernist style. The slogan, ‘Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation’ (ODEON) was also synonymous with the brand.

Location

Lancashire Burnley

Period

1930s (1930 - 1938)

Tags

cinema leisure 1930s (1930 - 1938)