Streatham Odeon 0192

stagedoor posted a photo:

The Odeon, former Astoria, Streatham. The original oriental interior has been broken up into several smaller screens, but elements of the design survive, including the ceiling in screen 1. It now has 8 small cinemas in the building, up from the 3 screens when this photo was taken. The design, by Edward A Stone, has similarities to his Prince Edward Theatre, which opened the same year. It became the Odeon Theatre in 1961, retaining the Astoria name after being taken over in 1939, and was tripled in 1979. From 1990 further subdivisions and additions occurred, including one 196 seat cinema on the stage. The facade of the building is now completely obscured by trees.

London Borough of Lambeth, Streatham Hill, South London, England - Astoria / Odeon Cinema, High Road
September 2025