Gaumont State Cinema, Art Deco movie theater in Kilburn, United Kingdom.
The Gaumont State Cinema features a 120-foot tower inspired by the Empire State Building and displays the name STATE in red neon letters.
Opening on December 20, 1937, the theater contained 4,004 seats, making it one of the largest entertainment venues in Europe at that time.
The cinema hosted performances by numerous musical artists including Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, David Bowie, and The Rolling Stones throughout its history.
The Grade II* listed building stands on Kilburn High Road, accessible via multiple bus routes and underground stations in northwest London.
The theater houses one of Britain's largest functioning Wurlitzer organs, which remains in its original installation location since the 1930s.
Location: London Borough of Brent
Architects: George Coles
Official opening: December 20, 1937
Address: Kilburn High Road & Willesden Lane, London, Brent, NW6 7HY, England
GPS coordinates: 51.54122,-0.19706
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:32
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