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Dominion Cinema
18 Newbattle Terrace, Morningside

The B-listed Dominion is a wonderful and doubly rare survivor: it is both an independent cinema, and a suburban cinema.

Opened in January 1938, much of the original decoration by architect T Bowhill Gibson survives, including the central ceiling 'spine' in Screen 1, that draws the eyes towards the screen. Twinned in 1972, the original circle was extended fully forward to form Screen 1. An additional screen was added in 1980 in space above the foyer. Now with four screens and a restaurant, the Dominion focuses on providing comfort and 'gold standard' service, including reclining armchairs and complimentary drinks to entice customers, a policy that seems to be working well. Long may it continue.

Screen 1 has 419 seats, 2 has 206 seats, 3 has 47 seats, and 4 has 60 seats.

Visit the official Dominion website here.

Dominion Technical information
Cinema 1 GB Kalee 21 with Cinemeccanica sound system & tower (Long Runner)
Cinema 2 Cinemeccanica Victoria 5 Cinemeccanica sound system & tower (Long Runner)
Cinema 3 Opened with a Video projector but was replaced with Cinemeccanica specially made projector, sound system & tower. The video projector was sold, and ended up in the Eildon cinema in Coldstream. (1985)

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Dominion
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Dominion
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Exterior decoration
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Foyer doors
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Screen 1
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Screen 1
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Screen 1
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Screen 1 (rear)
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Screen 1
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Screen 1
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Screen 2
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