HJM
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ABC Purleyon
Jan 11, 2021 at 6:38 am
Some further information.:- My grandfather bought the Astoria in 1935 as HJM Cinemas which was managed by my father (Harry) until its sale in 1949. I remember visiting several times as a small child and have vague memories of films, projection room, foyer, lounge and the back office.
My father stayed in touch for many years with 1. the projectionist Eric Pahl (his wife Susie and pet black poodle who I met a couple of times as a teenager. He lived in Church Road, Hythe. 2. Mrs Ivy Jeeves (who lived in Church Road, Horley. I believe she later worked at a shop in Massets? Road. I have other vague memories but they are unresolved.
If surviving relatives would like more details along with those requiring more information, please get in touch.
HJM
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Rio Cinemaon
Aug 2, 2017 at 10:34 am
I believe that HJM Cinemas Ltd ran the Pavillion Cinema Redhill from the mid 1930s until the 1950. Does any one have further details about the cinema as it used to be? Any memories, the films, the personel, any photos?
I am researching my family history of HJM Cinemas Ltd who also ran the Astoria Purley, The Picardy and Coliseum in Harlesden. and look forward to your replies.
Some further information.:- My grandfather bought the Astoria in 1935 as HJM Cinemas which was managed by my father (Harry) until its sale in 1949. I remember visiting several times as a small child and have vague memories of films, projection room, foyer, lounge and the back office. My father stayed in touch for many years with 1. the projectionist Eric Pahl (his wife Susie and pet black poodle who I met a couple of times as a teenager. He lived in Church Road, Hythe. 2. Mrs Ivy Jeeves (who lived in Church Road, Horley. I believe she later worked at a shop in Massets? Road. I have other vague memories but they are unresolved. If surviving relatives would like more details along with those requiring more information, please get in touch.
I believe that HJM Cinemas Ltd ran the Pavillion Cinema Redhill from the mid 1930s until the 1950. Does any one have further details about the cinema as it used to be? Any memories, the films, the personel, any photos? I am researching my family history of HJM Cinemas Ltd who also ran the Astoria Purley, The Picardy and Coliseum in Harlesden. and look forward to your replies.