when did cinemas stop playing the national anthem at the end of a movie in the uk?

Answer 1

No idea, i'm afraid, all i can tell you is that it was still happening in the early 60's!?!

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Answer 2

I can remember the National Anthem being played at the end when as a family we saw the Sound of Music when it first came out in the 60's. It was the first time I became aware of it as a kid

Answer 3

Well I've looked and I can't find out, but now it's bugging me too!

I know that it was played into the latter half of the twentieth century, it was played after the final showing and it used to be considered extremely bad manners to leave during the credits both because it was disrespectful to the makers of the film and to the royal family. Later people would rush out to avoid the formality and so the practice was probably phased out over time.

Answer 4

As soon as they realised people like eating popcorns when the national anthem was sung than stand in respect for the Anthem.

Answer 5

Sorry, I can't remember. All I can think of is a supplementary question :- When did the cinema organist disappear ?

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i think it was in 1980 when ITV stopped playing on closing down.

Answer 8

who cares i wouldnt sit and listen to it anyway id be walking out the door. [dont care for over privileged royalty.]

Answer 9

i'm 22 and i've never heard it so it must be before 1984

Answer 10

never knew they ever did