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Glasgow has a rich history of cinema, from appearing on the big screen to spawning its stars. But the city itself was once filled with great places to catch a flick. Before the television became a household essential, the cinema was an important meeting point for people who wanted watch films.
These cinemas are now long lost, but for some the memories of the films they caught there will be as vivid as ever. We take a look at the cinemas and what happened to them once the credits rolled.
Keep reading to find 18 great pictures of long lost Glasgow cinemas.
9. The Mayfair
The 1340 seater cinema was opened in 1934 by Mayfair. It was sold to ABC a year later. It operated for 29 years before closing. It was demolished in 1980. | Glasgow City Archives
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10. The Lyceum
The Lyceum is still a prominent building on Govan Road with it being built on the site of the earlier Lyceum Theatre. As a cinema, it opened in December 1938. The building was split into a bingo and 480-seat cinema until the cinema portion closed in 1981. Plans were announced last year to restore the building, however its future remains uncertain. | Glasgow City Archives
11. Paragon Cinema
This one has been gone for a long time. Paragon opened 1912 in an old church and had seating for 1,300. Sold to Singletons, 1912. Rebuilt, 1927. Sold to Odeon, 1936. Closed, demolished 1958. | Glasgow Libraries
12. State Cinema
The State Cinema opened in Shettleston in 1937 with a capacity of 2,000. The picture house entertained East End audiences for 36 years before its closure. The building was demolished in 1986. | Glasgow City Archives