(Carlton/Essoldo/Classic/Cannon) Cinema Wellington Road South Stockport

The Carlton Cinema was a creation of J. T. L. Mallard . It was in a typical 1930's Moderne style and was opened by the Arderne Cinema Co Ltd. on 28th July 1937. There was a large orchestra pit and full stage facilities but no organ. A café was located in the basement. Screens: Single Screen Seats: 1750

In July 1948 the cinema was taken over by the Essoldo Cinemas chain. After being converted to a twin cinema in 1971, by converting the balcony into Screen 2, it was taken over by the Classic Cinemas chain in 1972. It's final owners were the Cannon Group who ran the cinema from 1982 until its closure in 1992. In 1954 the Essoldo became the town's first CinemaScope cinema and for many years was the only cinema to offer full stereophonic sound. The cinema was demolished in 1994 and a small park now occupies the site.

Reference    Builder 10 January 1936 Page 128
Reference    Builder 4 September 1936 Page 443
Reference    Stockport Cinemas
Reference    Cinema Treasures - contributed by Dave Slack