1940s · The Odeon

Singing along with the bouncing ball, 1944

told by Richard Wall · Kingstanding resident

The Odeon’s three-fin tower and curved returns. Photograph: Tony Hisgett, 2010 (CC BY 2.0)

Attended the matinees in 1944, singing along to lyrics projected with a bouncing ball, children tipping up the seats during the action scenes.

Gathered by the Voices of Kingstanding project and the Birmingham History Forum, and shared with thanks.

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