Picturegoer was a magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1913 and 1960 featuring contemporary films and the stars.
It started as a weekly movie review in the era of silent films, then evolved into a weekly listing of films showing at UK cinemas when talkies became popular. Eventually became a bi-weekly movie magazine that featured the screen's biggest stars and was sold at all movie theatres. Clark Gable, Laurence Olivier, Bette Davis, Paulette Goddard, Petula Clark, Fred Astaire, and Richard Burton were among the hundreds of stars who graced its front cover.
After World War II, it found itself competing with periodicals published by the Rank Organisation, Odeon Cinemas, and Associated British Cinemas, which replaced Picturegoer with their own magazines at their theatre kiosks. As a result, Picturegoer became more sensational in the 1950s, with covers featuring cheesecake and beefcake-style artwork.
It eventually merged with the pop music magazine Disc Date. Shortly after the Picturegoer name was dropped and the publication concentrated solely on music. The last issue of Picturegoer was published on April 23, 1960 with a cover showcasing Jackie Rae and Janette Scott.
Last Issue of Picturegoer
Issue #1 - 30 May 1931
Other covers
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