The Duke of York's Picture House is an art house cinema in Brighton, England, which lays claim to being the oldest cinema in continuous use in Britain. According to cinema historian Allen Eyles, the c
Exterior of the Duke of York's Picture House.
Opening day, 22 September 1910.
Detail on an exterior pillar.
Violet Melnotte
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Violet Melnotte, was a British stage performer, actress-manager and theatre owner of the late 19th century and early 20th century. She was the wife of Gilbert and Sullivan performer Frank Wyatt, whom
Duke of York's Picture House, Brighton
…The cinema is a Grade II listed building. The Duke of York's cinema was built at the cost of £3000 by actress-manager Violet Melnotte-Wyatt. It opened on 22 September 1910 and was one of Brighton's first picture palaces and also one of the first cinemas in the world. It was built on the…
Violet Melnotte in about 1892
Violet Melnotte in 1918