Hollywood Film Theatre, in Hatter Street, closed last Thursday evening after Hollywood Cinemas, which runs six other cinemas across East Anglia, revealed it was pulling out.

Pat Church, the cinema manager who has worked there for 41 years, wore a suit and bow tie on the last night as a mark of respect for a bygone age of cinema.

"We have had great support from many of our customers, young and old, who have sent us cards and messages of support," said Mr Church

"It is sad to see it go, but I haven't given up yet and I hope there will be a future for this cinema," he added.

Mark Webb, Deborah Lockley and Hope Webb, travelled from Market Weston for the cinema's final night, after reading the news of the closure in the Bury Free Press.

"We are very sad to see the cinema go as we always receive excellent personal service when we visit – something you just don't get in larger cinemas," said Mr Webb.

"It's a sad day for Bury and we hope someone will be able to save it."

Tina Steed, the cinema's assistant manager, said: "We have a good rapport with all of our customers and we will miss them all greatly."

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