Odeon Cinema, Trinity Street, Hanley, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire
Opened in 1938, the Odeon closed in 1975 and became derelict by 1991. Repurposed as a bar and nightclub in the 2000s, it closed in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. In 2024, plans were approved to demolish the auditorium and build flats, keeping the foyer and facade. 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.
