It was England's oldest cinema: 'The Electric' is closing its curtains

England's oldest operating cinema, dating back to 1909, is preparing to close its curtains. The 115-year-old cinema, located in the city of Birmingham, will screen its final film on Thursday.

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It was England's oldest cinema: 'The Electric' is closing its curtains

England's 'Electric Cinema' is closing its curtains following its final film screening on Thursday.

The historic cinema, which has been in operation since 1909, served the city of Birmingham, England.

While the closure of the cinema has been confirmed, no details were shared regarding the reason for its shutdown.

115 YEARS OF HISTORY

According to the BBC, the organizers of the Flatpack Festival, who have used the venue in Birmingham for 18 years, state that they were told the building could not be used this year because the lease agreement had expired.

The 115-year-old Electric Cinema, which features an Art Deco facade, had two screens where both 35mm and digital films were shown.

Built in a converted taxi rank on Station Street in the city of Birmingham, the cinema began showing its first films on December 27, 1909, with piano-accompanied silent films.

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