Imperial Cinema
Location/Address
166 - 172 Chorlton Road, Whalley Range
Type
Description
The Imperial Picture Theatre opened in 1914 with seating for 750 patrons in the stalls only. It was designed by the Manchester-based architect William Henry Matley, and had a stage, five feet deep, and two dressing rooms. There was also a cafe. Building first shown on the Ordnance Survey 2nd Revision 1:2500 map, upon which it is identified as a 'Picture Theatre'. Around 1929 it was equipped with a Western Electric (WE) sound system. The Imperial Picture Theatre closed on 15th January 1976, and the building was converted subsequently into a timber merchants.
Statement of Significance
Age
The cinema opened in 1914.Architectural and Artistic Interest
The cinema was designed by William Henry Matley
Date Listed
16 May 2023
Last Updated
05 Feb 2023
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