PLAZA
Springs
Springs
CINEMA
SOUVENIRS
SOUVENIRS
The South African representative of 20th Century Fox, Mr. Lomba, was responsible for the
design and completion of the very modern and attractive Plaza Cinema in Springs during
the early 1950s. The photo above shows the exterior of the cinema in 1964 during the run
of The Beatles movie, 'A Hard Days Night'.
design and completion of the very modern and attractive Plaza Cinema in Springs during
the early 1950s. The photo above shows the exterior of the cinema in 1964 during the run
of The Beatles movie, 'A Hard Days Night'.
The Plaza was a stadium-type cinema with a seating capacity of 1027. The giant screen was
close to 60 feet in width and 30 feet in height during the presentation of a Cinemascope film.
The proscenium arch sported a red velvet festoon curtain and gold satin screen tabs.
close to 60 feet in width and 30 feet in height during the presentation of a Cinemascope film.
The proscenium arch sported a red velvet festoon curtain and gold satin screen tabs.
One of the prestigious annual events at the Plaza was the 'Mayoral Evening' when the mayor
and his councillers were treated to a movie show at the cinema. Photos above and below
were taken in May 1964 during a glittering occasion when the Elizabeth Taylor epic
'Cleopatra' was shown.
and his councillers were treated to a movie show at the cinema. Photos above and below
were taken in May 1964 during a glittering occasion when the Elizabeth Taylor epic
'Cleopatra' was shown.
Well-known South African movie star Frederik Burgers made a special appearance
on the opening night of his movie 'Piet Se Niggie' at the Plaza in 1964. Here he is
welcomed by the manager, John Ferreira and photo below shows him being
presented to the audience on stage.
on the opening night of his movie 'Piet Se Niggie' at the Plaza in 1964. Here he is
welcomed by the manager, John Ferreira and photo below shows him being
presented to the audience on stage.
The well-appointed confectionery counter in the foyer of the Plaza
