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Odeon (Paramount), Oxford Street, Manchester

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The Odeon (Paramount) in Oxford Street, Manchester was built in 1930 by F. Verity and S. Beverley for the Paramount Film Company of America who also built the Plaza Theatre in Lower Regent Street, London.

In 1974 the Theatre was sub divided and became a Multi Screen Cinema but even so it still has its original Wurlitzer theatre organ, a full-size orchestra pit, stage facilities, and the proscenium, ceiling and foyer areas are still intact, even though some of this is now hidden. Consequently the Theatre could still be restored to its former state given the will and finance.

In 2007 the Theatre is closed and the name has transferred to the Printworks / Filmworks multi-screen in the Shudehill in the Withy Grove area.

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