What's the first film you remember seeing at the Cinema?

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:06 pm

Watership Down - yay way to go mum, great film to cheer me up after my pet rabbit died... scarred for life...

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:10 pm

E.T with my dad at the Grand in Nelson.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:44 pm

Dumbo. Under the Culvert

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:47 pm

Davy Crockett with Fess Parker

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:57 pm

Santa Claus: The Movie in 1985 at Studios 123 on the Market Square. My dad took me and my brother.

The first one I watched on my own/with mates, I think, was Flight of The Navigator the following year but I seem to remember wanting to watch a Crocodile Dundee but I was too young. I hope my memory is correct.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:00 pm

The Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:07 pm

I seriously think that it's impossible to recall which film was the first you saw in a cinema. It could have been any number of titles. Probably a cartoon but which one? At what age could you have been trusted to sit and watch without scampering off somewhere. There used to be a cinema at Piccadilly Circus that showed nothing but cartoons. Looney Tunes, etc. It must have been there.

pureclaret · Post by **pureclaret** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:24 pm

the first film i remember was at the empire in Burnley was in about 1965 and the film was Bambi ( I did see someone else say Bambi earlier) it was with my Mum as it was too upsetting for my dad to go too. He then inflicted one of the worse crimes known to man kind he took me to Turf moor to watch a football team called Burnley. That kind of child cruelty would be un acceptable now. But back then children did not have a choice, and I can only say that I suffer daily from this one moment in my life that has stayed with me suffering such hardship of the highs and too often lows of attending this place of torture. I know look forward to torture as a release from life. But in the last few years no real pain. Is that just because I have seen so much **** in life or that you just get used to crap and think its improving

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:25 pm

Unless you just know, and your parents have conformed?

We didn't exactly have many options in the 80's and 90's in Burnley. Studios 123, Unit 4 over at Brierfield and, if you were really brave, Nelson. I watched Back to the Future 2 at Nelson.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:30 pm

The Sting at Burnley Odeon the night my Auntie died, I was taken by my eldest Brother to get me out of the way, didn't understand the film but thought it was great

This is after the earlier movies at Nelson Grand (Matinee) which I have only vague recollection of these days and couldn't name a single film I saw back then

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:37 pm

Brunlea wrote:'Zulu' at The Empire Burnley mid 60s- absolutely breathtaking on the big screen.

Also Zulu, Rosegrove, late 60s.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:44 pm

Towering Inferno at the studios on the top floor at Burnley market. It was a Michelin staff do for the employees kids.
Got a tangerine from Mr Bib. Anyone remember him?

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:55 pm

Walt Disneys Sleeping Beauty. I was only a tot and the witch frightened me to death.

kindonesque · Post by **kindonesque** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:05 pm

Reach for the Sky
Kenneth More as Douglas Bader.
Not at the cinema - but while in hospital with a seriously gammy leg.
Bader ended up with no legs of course.

doncasterclaret · Post by **doncasterclaret** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:08 pm

a double bill of Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever at the Odeon

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:45 pm

Reach for the Sky.

haptonclaret · Post by **haptonclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:20 am

Was either Zulu at the Empire or Born Free at the Odeon, can't quite remember which way round it was. Possibly Zulu first.

HB Claret · Post by **HB Claret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:57 am

First film I can remember was Ring Of Bright Water - still remember bawling my eyes out - even my mum, who was a tough woman said she had shed a tear.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:00 am

Not quite sure,but think it was Soldier Blue in the 70s

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:00 am

ET in Market Square!

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:18 am

Jaws. Civic @ Clitheroe.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:26 am

Don't think it was the first film I saw at the cinema, but the first one I remember (I think) is Jurassic Park at the Odeon in Bradford.

ablueclaret · Post by **ablueclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:38 am

The Wizard of Oz, put me of cinema and the Saturday morning club for years.

Autobahn · Post by **Autobahn** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:43 am

Superman IV at Brierfield. Dad fell asleep, snored heavily.

SammyBoy · Post by **SammyBoy** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:48 am

Toy Story!

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:50 am

Good Burger

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:50 am

West Side Story strangely enough. Must have been about 7 or 8. The picture house in Whitchurch, Salop has long gone

Midmoorclaret · Post by **Midmoorclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:37 am

My Dad took me to see The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell, I think it would have been around 1949 when I was 5 years old. I remember he had to bring me out as I was screaming the place down as I thought it was all real.

It was at the Roxy in Burnley, long since gone.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:46 am

Star Wars `A New Hope` and `The Empire Strikes Back` double bill at Accrington`s cinema in 1980. I was 7 and BLOWN AWAY!!!

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:49 am

Guitargeorge wrote:The Greatest Show on Earth at the Odeon

That`s one hell of a first film! Jimmy Stewart? Set you up perfectly for being a Claret!

CJW · Post by **CJW** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:59 am

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, circa 1969?

Claretsi · Post by **Claretsi** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:06 am

Diamonds are Forever or The Love Bug (Herbie) for me - not dissimilar films !

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:06 am

Another one for Bambi at the Vic in Littleborough. Wept buckets when Bambi's mother died. Hope I havent ruined it for anyone!!

get stuck in tracy · Post by **get stuck in tracy** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:02 pm

Derby O'Guild and the Little People, the Banshee frightened the life out of me and I watched most of the film hidden behind the seating, Empire I think

get stuck in tracy · Post by **get stuck in tracy** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:08 pm

Should read Darby O'Gill, time plays tricks!

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:54 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Not quite sure,but think it was Soldier Blue in the 70s

How did you get in? It was X rated.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:08 pm

The Longest Day or Zulu whichever came out first.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:00 pm

Thunderbirds Are Go at Burnley Odeon, mid-60's. I was a bit too young to appreciate a full feature film and struggled with the plot.

Jeremy_Bentham · Post by **Jeremy_Bentham** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:12 pm

. believes his first trip to the cinema was around 1990 to watch The Witches at Brierfield cinema.

Cabbage · Post by **Cabbage** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:22 pm

Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Odeon cinema Burnley.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:37 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote:My first memories of going to the pictures was the Saturday morning club in Rawtenstall.
Mostly Looney Tunes and Popeye. Does this count?

My first memory of the cinema was Who Framed Roger Rabbit at Rawtenstall

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:53 am

The Wizard of Oz at Nelson Grand. I had to be taken out crying with uncontrollable fear when the green wicked witch dissolved, That scene still gives me the heebie-jeebies to this day.

COYC73 · Post by **COYC73** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:16 am

E.T in 1982....at 321 Cinema (I think it was called) on the balcony in Burnley town centre.....turn left at the top of the ramp, for where the entrance used to be.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:22 am

I must have been to earlier films, but the earliest I can remember was the last at The Royal Ramsbottom. A Saturday afternoon in 1968, Batman with Adam West & Burt Ward, followed by The Plank with Eric Sykes & Tommy Cooper.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:37 am

The Little Mermaid at Hebden Bridge Cinema in about 89/90.

bfcmartin · Post by **bfcmartin** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:43 am

Jungle Book about 1968 Odeon Accrington still one of the best Disney films ever same year my dad took me to Burnley for the first time

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:20 am

Hook at WB Bury

I did love Unit 4 at Brierfield though

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:29 pm

dermotdermot wrote:How did you get in? It was X rated.

I was 14 in 1970 and already frequenting the pubs,getting into the pictures must have been a piece of **** !

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:24 am

The Longest Day back in November 1963.
The reason I remember when I saw it was that I had just watched the film and when I came out of the cinema the flag at the Conservative Club next door to the cinema was at half mast.
When I asked someone why that was they said that President Kennedy had been assasinated.

gogogadgetlegs · Post by **gogogadgetlegs** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:44 am

Used to go Odeon in late 60s early 70s for matinees with my older sister - got told off for sliding down the light pole next to the culvert bridge, Flash Gordon and the like. First Film would have been as a family at Studio Market cinemas Burnley, a James Bond Film, Live and Let Die in 73 ish - birthday present.