Sheffield History Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 So who remembers the ABC Cinema when it looked like this ? Luxurious, huge and impressive there was always a real sense of occasion going to this cinema ! What's your main memories ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 A great Cinema and one where, for the first and only time in my life, I fainted. I had eaten very little during the day and rushed from work to meet my girl friend to watch Ben Hur...the sight of the galley sinking with men pulling their hands off to escape drowning....was ! I always blamed the lack of food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonr2z Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 ABC Minors Club every Saturday morning! Late 60's and early 70's. They used to start with someone playing that wonderful organ and singing the ABC Minor's song. Then followed assorted films by the BCFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heartshome Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 The ABC, what a brilliant Cinema. When you walked through the doors into the auditorium, it was a real treat, you knew it was going to be good. The most memorable films for me there were:- 1976 The Slipper and the Rose, ( it's basically a beautiful film of the Cinderella story ) starring Gemma Craven and Richard Chamberlain, with a host of other stars including, Annette Crosbie, Michael Hordern, Margaret Lockwood and Kenneth More. Then, we took our daughter to see E.T in 1982 I don't know who cried the most between us. As we walked down the stairs on the way out, with red eyes and tissues, people we passed on their way in, were saying "it must be a good film, look at 'em all". We bought a beautiful 12" Soft Toy E.T as a keepsake, which we still have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I remember the organ being played - probably only one in Sheffield then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hopman Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Sheffield History said: These two pictures were taken at the last Saturday morning ABC Minors show, though I don't recall the year, possibly 1982 or 83. Many will recall Uncle Les Allen who was the manager here for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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