Historical information

The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937.

In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.

Physical description

Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising coming movie 'The Awakening', a United Artists production directed by Samuel Goldwyn.
Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image