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GLASGOW CINEMA RECORD

Rio

Canniesburn Toll

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Opened in October 1934 by

Suburban Pictures Ltd., and designed by architects Cowieson's Ltd.

Original seating was for 1,120. Sold to P Crerar, in 1936. Sold to CAC

in June 1938. Twinned in 1975, with the resulting screens seating 299

and 287. Closed in October 1986, and was then demolished for flats.

Photos c1985 courtesy Paul Frances.

Last updated: 29 July 2026