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The missing Nuria cinema was located at 254-256 Roger de Flor Street, between Rosellón and Córcega, in Barcelona. It was built inside a block that belonged to the six-story building and that until its construction was dedicated to a garage.
Its owner, the German subject Otto Lieman, contacted the architect José Alemán to carry out a project for the construction of a new cinema in that area of the neighborhood.
The project was approved first by Lieman and later by the municipal authorities, José Alemán gave shape to a room equipped with great comfort, with central heating and automatic aeration, with acoustic linings and very comfortable seats with a capacity of 1,085 spectators.
The place was prepared with a state-of-the-art screen and sound equipment and Orpheo Sincronic and toilets for both sexes.
Alemán, at the request of Otto Lieman, along with the spaces for projection, offices and storage, reserved the installation of a radio station in a room. This fact was a novelty for the neighborhood, since the neighbors could connect to the radio and, apart from knowing the news of the neighborhood, be able to hear the Angelus prayer at 12 noon from the Cathedral Basilica of Barcelona, as well as the transmission of some masses on special days and the chimes on New Year's Eve.
It was inaugurated on December 24, 1932, at 9:30 p.m. with the screening of the films: Pepa Se Married, a funny comedy by Slim Summerville; the cartoons Felix the Globetrotter; the documentary A Visit to Chicago and Under False Flag, a Universal blockbuster, by Charlotte Sussa and Gustav Froelich.
Later, he incorporated personal performances by well-known artists in the variety format into the film projections.
On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, it was one of the many Barcelona cinemas that during that year presented the flamenco singer Lola Cabello accompanied on guitar by Pepe Hurtado.
In 1935, the City Council awarded the Nuria cinema for producing the best programming of the season. Shortly afterwards Otto Lieman left the ownership of the hall.
On Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 1936, the programming of The Bottled Devil, Gentlemen Are Born, and The Sealed Envelope was announced.
Later, like the other cinemas, it was closed until it was collectivized by the CNT entertainment union, which issued orders regarding the programming and schedules of the cinemas.
On August 13, 1936, it opened its doors again to screen The Voice from Beyond the Grave, Esmeralda's Hate and The Gypsy Baron.
After the civil war, the programming was adjusted to the usual ones that were made in neighborhood cinemas with weekly double programs from Monday to Sunday. The Nuria cinema joined the Cabezas distribution chain.
After adapting the premises and restoring the damage, it opened again on Sunday, February 19, 1939 with the screening of The Miracle of Faith, Symphony of the Heart, Liberating Stigma and drawings.
Like all neighborhood cinemas, during the post-war period the cinemas offered their viewers films previously accepted by the censors.
The Nuria cinema decided to close its doors in the summer of 1966. The last session was held on August 28, with the screening of An Imposing Uncle and Betrayal in Fort-Quin.
