Odeon Cinema, London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
The Odeon opened in July 1934, became the Regal Cinema in 1971, and closed in 1974. It was then converted into the Regal Bingo Club, later becoming the Crown Bingo Club. The Odeon cinema company was founded in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch. During the 1930s, it grew to become one of the country’s major chains of cinemas. The first five Odeon cinemas opened in 1933, and by 1936 there were 142 across the country. Although each Odeon was unique, the use of a set range of architectural features meant that most of the cinemas were instantly recognisable as an 'Odeon', with their distinctive Modernist style. The slogan, ‘Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation’ (ODEON) was also synonymous with the brand.
