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Page from Ritz Cinema Scrapbook

A page from a scrapbook about the history of the Ritz Cinema, Penzance, belonging to Nina Vague. The page comprises of information and photographs of Archibald Quilter and Leonora Trehair, who worked at the cinema together for many years during the…

Page from Ritz Cinema Scrapbook

A page from a scrapbook about the Ritz Cinema, Penzance, belonging to Nina Vague. (nee Bottrell) On the left are photographs of the cinema staff, with close-ups of Nina's mother Rosie Bottrell, and aunt Nora Trehair, to the right.

Ritz Cinema Staff outside the cinema

Group photograph of Ritz Cinema staff outside the cinema in Queen Street, Penzance, possibly on a staff outing, as no-one is dressed in uniform. The following have been identified:
Back row - 3rd from left is Archibald Quilter, manager.
Middle row…

Ritz Cinema staff outside the cinema

Staff photograph, possibly on an outing, as all are in casual clothes. They are posing in front of the Ritz cinema and a bus. Nora Trehair, the assistant manageress, is sitting in the centre, with a white-collared dress and a flower buttonhole.

Presentation at Ritz Cinema

Mr W Prodgers, District Manager, presenting Rosie Bottrell, usherette and cleaner, with an award, other staff looking on.

Archibald Quilter, Manager, Ritz Cinema

Archibald Durrant Quilter (1899-1986) was the manager of the Ritz Cinema, Queen Street, Penzance for over 25 years. He retired in 1964.

Leonora Trehair, Manageress, Ritz Cinema

Leonora Trehair, known as Nora, worked closely with Archibald Quilter at the Ritz Cinema in Queen Street, Penzance. She started as a cashier, was promoted to assistant manageress, before becoming manageress when Mr Quilter retired. The Ritz was then…