There was ice cream, popcorn and the thrill as the movie started.
That’s what we’ve got with these Sunderland Echo photo memories from 1974 to 2016 showing everything from Snow White at the Odeon to an outdoor showing of Grease in Herrington Country Park.
Now showing - lots of brilliant memories.
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1. The movies at the club
The North Biddick kids film show at North Biddick Workmen's Club. Tell us if you recognise in this 1974 photo. | se
2. Summer nights in Sunderland
Movie classic, Grease was shown at Herrington Country Park as part of Sunderland Live in 2011. | se
3. Happy times with Herbie
Members of the Echo Chipper Club before a showing of the film Herbie Rides Again in 1974. They were all pictured at the Odeon cinema in Sunderland. | se
4. Hopelessly devoted to memories
A dance with mum at the 2011 outdoor showing of Grease at Herrington Country Park. | se