Projectionist, Coatbridge Regal cinema, 1950s

David Brown worked in the projection box at the Regal Cinema in Coatbridge for 36 years, from the age of sixteen. The 35mm projectors and Peerless Magnarc lamphouse can be seen behind him. During the 1950s David also helped install CinemaScope systems in cinemas across Lanarkshire and the Central Belt.

Museum reference:
NLC-2012-95
Date:
1943 - 1959
Associated with:
1943 - 1959 · David worked in the projection box at the Regal Cinema for 36 years from circa 1943 (aged 16). · ABC Regal Cinema · Projectionist: Brown, David · Ellis Street, Coatbridge, Scotland · See oral history interview recorded with David Brown on 3.3.2012


Dimensions:
height: 136mm
width: 84mm
Materials:
paper
Inscriptions:
pencil, reverse, 7/2

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