The Cameo, Historic movie theater in Tollcross, Scotland
Description
The Cameo is a movie theater in Tollcross featuring three screening rooms situated within a tenement courtyard. The walls and ceilings display ornamental plasterwork that gives the space its distinctive character.
History
The building opened in 1914 as the King's Cinema, originally showing silent films accompanied by live orchestras. Over the decades it evolved into a venue for challenging cinema and gained protected status in 2006.
Culture
The theater has been linked to the Edinburgh International Film Festival for over 70 years, hosting screenings that showcase film as an art form. Visitors find a space where cinema enthusiasts gather to explore works beyond mainstream entertainment.
Practical
The venue opens throughout the week and weekend, with families welcome until 8 PM when children can attend. The on-site bar serves Scottish beverages and snacks that visitors can enjoy before or after their screening.
Did you know?
The original ticket kiosk and terrazzo floor in the entrance lobby have survived from 1914, showing how visitors once bought their tickets. These details offer a window into how the building functioned as an entertainment venue over a century ago.
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