How many cinema screens were there on Jersey during the “Golden Age” of cinema ? (1930s to 60s)

The New Era cinema opened in 1954 and closed in 1980 which had 770 seats. The Forum Cinema was opened in 1935 and closed in 1981. The Odeon was the last of the 4 post war cinemas which opened in 1952 and closed in 2004.

•How many cinema screens are there now?

Cineworld has 10 screens

•What independent cinema spaces currently exist on Jersey?

There are no more independent cinemas in Jersey.

•Explain why the number of cinema’s have declined over the years and what you think the implications are for the film industry in general.

There needs to be a range of different films however this means that not many art films are showed as Cineworld needs to make money.