Forum Cinema, Liverpool, Art Deco movie theater in Liverpool, United Kingdom
Description
Forum Cinema is an Art Deco movie theater in Liverpool featuring a three-story Portland stone facade with vertical windows and pilasters. The six-floor building contains original projection facilities, auditorium spaces, and additional rooms that supported various entertainment functions.
History
The building was constructed in 1931 by architects Alfred Ernest Shennan and W R Glen and operated as one of Liverpool's main entertainment venues until 1998. It was part of a wave of modern cinema construction that shaped British city centers during the interwar period.
Culture
The building reflects the entertainment culture of the 1930s and shows how cinemas functioned as central gathering places in the city. The Art Deco design with its geometric patterns was typical of the optimism and progress of that era.
Practical
The building retains its original character and allows visitors to experience the architecture and interior from the era of classic cinemas. To fully appreciate the interior details, visitors should take time to observe the vertical elements and decorative features throughout the space.
Did you know?
The interior retains its original square proscenium with large vertical flutes and a central rosette on the flat auditorium ceiling. These original design features are rare examples of intact cinema architecture from this period.
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