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"The Premier Electric Cinema".
Frobisher Road.
The Premier Electric, designed by the architectural firm Emden & Egan, was opened on 16 April 1910. It was built for London Picture Theatre Ltd as one of a small chain of Premier Electrics. By the time it closed in January 2003 it was the UK’s oldest operating cinema. The building still stands today on Frobisher Road by Duckett's Common.
The frontage and entrance area had been designed to echo colonial India. Palm trees were scattered around the foyer to foster the colonial feel. Reporting its opening the local newspaper, the Hornsey Journal, described it in glowing terms and drew attention to its Premier Electric Cinema, "particularly handsome entrance the Most Unique Picture Theatre in London
Handsomely decorated and upholstered throughout no expense has been spared to ensure the comfort of patrons.
The very latest productions in the world of animated pictures to be seen here".
12/11/2015
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