AIR RAID REACTION
“The Kincmatograph Weekly” (London, 25th October) gives an example of the manner in which picture audiences re-act to an actual air-raid warning. “At the Grimsby Savoy,” it says, "there was nearly a thousand watching the show when the sirens went off at 2.30 p.m. The manager immediately cut off the sound, kept the picture running, and addressed the audience from the stage —telling them of the situation of the nearest shelter, but advising them that it was better to remain in their seats. Out of the whole house, only half-a-dozen elected to leave, and they only reached the vestibule when they decided to return into the theatre. Everybody took the announcement quite calmly, and there was not the slightest sign of panic.’ The film, adds “The Kinematograph.” was continued, the only interruption being made, half-an-hour later tor the announcement that the all-clear signal had been given.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 27 January 1940, Page 4
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