A MIDWINTER ENTERTAINMENT It takes a lot to get us out on a winter's evening, but before Christmas, Aunty A had booked tickets for us to see Murder on the Orient Express at the Electric Palace in Bridport. Now, I meant to visit this beautiful old cinema many times, but never managed to and I have to say it was an utter treat! I didn't take any pics, but thankfully, found these online. I can still remember going to the 'pictures' when a lady led you to your seat by torchlight (Yep, I'm that old!). In the interval, they had those back then, an usherette would appear with a tray of various iced confections and plastic cartons of equally plastic tasting juice. There was a sense of occasion that you just don't get with modern multiplex cinemas. Oh, and the huge swishy curtains, that would glide apart when the film began, let's not forget those. This lovely old picture house has character in spades and watching an Agatha Ch...
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