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Reels would sometimes break down or get mixed up
Films came to the cinema on large reels which would be projected onto the screen, the reels would sometimes break and get mixed up
J. Arthur Rank and Children’s Entertainment Films
In the early days of cinema films for children would often be of American origin and sometimes just be adult films which had been edited until British films especially made for the child audience came along following concerns about the effects of film on the young audience.
Confessions of bunking in at the Pictures
Common themes remembered by cinema goers of the 30’s to the 60’s is that of ‘bunking in’ or not paying to get into the cinema. Also young cinema goers from the period of the 30′s to the 60′s would often ask strangers if they could go into the cinema with them so they could watch films that maybe they shouldn’t due to censorship and film classifications.
Additional entertainment at the Cinema matinees
Some cinemas would have additional entertainment aside from the films which would entertain and involve audience participation.
No supersized popcorn or giant fizzy drinks
Things sold within the cinema during the 1930′s to the 1960′s were limited in terms of the refreshments and snacks sold within modern cinemas.
Children’s Cinema Club Monitors
Some young cinema goers were given the responsibility of being a monitor – providing help and assistance to the cinema staff
Children’s Cinema shows and Matinees
Children’s Cinema shows and matinees hoped to develop young cinema goers into life long film and cinema fans
To be continued…The Serial at the cinema
Cinemas would show episodes of a serial each week which would be left on a cliff hanger, this was a way of having regular cinema patrons return each week
Playing games relating to films and film stars
The films watched at the childrens cinema matinees would absorb and excite many children watching from the 1930′s to 60′s and would influence the games that the children played
Silent films – then sound comes to the cinema
The innovation of sound technology in the late 1920′s caused a sensation in the world of film and many cinemas had to adapt and alter to embrace the new technology.
