Cue the Pearl and Dean music, ice cream tubs and popcorn as we take a look back at the Gaumont, Rex, Essoldo, Apollo and Grainger.
All these photos are contained in the excellent archives of Newcastle Libraries.
We hope it brings back memories galore of days spent watching the movie stars.
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1. The Bamboro
A photograph outside the Bamborough (Bamboro') cinema which was pictured on Union Road Byker in 1963. | Newcastle Libraries

2. The former Gaumont
An undated photograph outside Gala Bingo at the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street. The bingo club was formerly the Gaumont Cinema. | Newcastle Libraries

3. On at the Orion
This 1963 photograph takes us to the Orion cinema on Stamfordham Road, Westerhope. The film 'State Fair' was on at the time starring Pat Boone and Bobby Darin. | Newcastle Libraries

4. Retro at The Rex
The Rex Cinema in Ferguson's Lane Benwell Village got our attention in this photo from 62 years ago. Maybe you recognise the two shopson either side of the cinema entrance. | Newcastle Libraries