Odeon Cinema, Leeds
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General History
Located at the junction of Briggate with the Headrow, the Odeon first opened as the Paramount Theatre with a showing of The Smiling Lieutenant, starring Maurice Chevalier, in 1932. This picture palace had a seating of over 1500 and featured the fourth largest Wurlitzer organ in Europe.
In 1940 the name was changed to the Odeon and became a concert venue, while still being a cinema.
In 1969 it was converted to a twin cinema, and in 1978 a third screen was built in the bar, the former Paramount Restaurant.
In 1988 the Odeon was refurbished and made into a multi-screen cinema.
Due to competition with local multiplexes, it closed in 2001. The building was then converted to an apartment & leisure complex.
It was designed by Frank Verity and Samuel Beverley.
Sources
Beatles history
The Beatles played there on
- November 3, 1963: Two live performances at Odeon Cinema, Leeds →
- October 22, 1964: Two live performances at Odeon Cinema, Leeds →
