OTD, December 21st, 1960. The ABC Cinema chain held a Christmas party at their theatre on Bristol Road in Birmingham. The event was attended by Jean Morton, of ATV, who arrived in a vintage car. The Bristol Cinema opened in 1937, becoming part of the Associated British Cinemas chain in 1944 - although it wouldn't
At the close of this month, one of Bristol s leading downtown cinemas is slated for closure. The famous Showcase Cinema de Lux situated in Cabot Circus is scheduled to show its last film on November 30. People seeking to reserve tickets for December screenings are being notified that the cinema is no longer accepting bookings.