The one-time Odeon cinema on Gateshead High Street - how does the location look today? The Odeon cinema opened on Gateshead High Street in February 1937 - and the town's moviegoers would flock there over the next four decades Sign up for our free newsletter on Dave Morton's nostalgia and local history stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.