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The George Cinema, Category C listed movie theater in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland.

The George Cinema features distinct Art Deco vertical and horizontal lines throughout its auditorium, with stalls and circle seating arrangements for patrons.

The building opened as County Cinema in March 1939 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, later changing its name to George Cinema in 1954.

The cinema participated in the Edinburgh Film Festival, introducing CinemaScope and four-track magnetic Stereophonic sound technology to enhance film presentations.

Located at 14 Bath Street in Portobello district, the structure ceased cinema operations in 1974 and transformed into the Royal George Bingo Club.

The original design included an illuminated glass advertising tower that displayed changing neon colors throughout the night, making it visible across Portobello.

Location: City of Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

GPS coordinates: 55.95376,-3.11333

Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51

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