Home > Shop > Leisure Sector 1939 Provincial Cinematograph Theatres Ltd     Click on thumbnail to enlarge Stock Code PCT1939   Certificate  for 370 7.5% cumulative preference shares in this cinema chain. Original signature of Mark Ostrer, director and Edmund A Crisp, company secretary. Issued to Mrs Lilian Woodworth of 7 St Helens Road, Booterstown, Dublin on 8th November 1939. Green certificate with ornate border and imprint of company seal. Certificate size is 35 cm wide x 28 cm high (14.5" x 11.5"). About This Company Framed Certificate Price : £95.00 Certificate Only Price : £40.00   Order Now - Free Worldwide Shipping! Options Certificate Only £40.00 GBP Framed Certificate £95.00 GBP

Founded in 1909 Provincial Cinematograph Theatres was the first national cinema chain to emerge in the UK. PCT established a 'Picture House' in the centre of most major cities. These and individual new cinemas like the West End in London's Coventry Street (1913) were built to a high standard to attract the more affluent classes and featured a full orchestra to accompany the 'silent' films, private boxes at the rear, elegant decoration, cafés or tea rooms, smoking lounges, ladies' only salons and even writing desks with free stationery.

Merged with Gaumont-British Picture Corporation in 1929