[Sethia Soliman]

Cinemas in the '60s​

Do you remember going to the cinemas in the ‘60s? Back then, meeting with friends or family to watch a movie outside was still a huge thing! There used to be usherettes offering ice cream, lollies, chocolates, and even cigarettes. People would also stand up for the national anthem.

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What are your fondest memories of cinemas back in the day?

 

[Wandiwa]

Don't remember the national anthem being played.
But there was usually a newsreel or short movie, then intermission before the main feature.
How times have changed, I get there 15 minutes late now to dodge the advertisements.
.... and the cinema is rarely more than 25% capacity.

 

[wendell]

Jersey Toffee , milk ice poles

 

[wendell]

Jersey Toffee , milk iced poles on a stick

 

[gordon1940]

Don't remember the national anthem being played.
But there was usually a newsreel or short movie, then intermission before the main feature.
How times have changed, I get there 15 minutes late now to dodge the advertisements.
.... and the cinema is rarely more than 25% capacity.

Yes, it's all screened from Discs, I think, with VERY little Human interface. I believe one Technician can control a number of Cinemas at the same time.

 

[Robyn M for Mary]

I have very fond memories of the cinemas in the 60’s. My husband had a second job as an ice cream tray boy and I had a second job working on the candy bar. We were saving for our first home. What a wonderful time.