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Taken from "Kine Weekly" 6-10-38

Ewell Welcomes its First Kinema, The Rembrandt.

For several years the fast growing district of Ewell has felt the need of a Kinema. This has now been satisfied by Mrs. Gardner and her son, who on Monday launched the Rembrandt, Ewell's first Kinema. Providing seating for 1,500, it is a credit to the proprietors, the architect, builder and all concerned. Despite the storm, the people of Ewell thronged to support the new undertaking and gave an enthusiastic welcome to Mr. Gardner when he appeared on the stage to make his first public announcement to them a welcome to the house on behalf of his mother and himself and to introduce the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell (Ald. J.C. Shaw J.P.).

The Mayor, speaking of his personal pleasure and the public's pride in their new home of amusement, gave his congratulations to the proprietors for their enterprise and all concerned in the design and equipping of such a well-conceived building. He referred to the growth of the film Industry and how pictures were carried to the heart of the world. This brought an allusion to the aptness of the name "Rembrandt" and to the artists life and works. He then declared the theatre open and called for a wholehearted support and patronage.   Lesley Brook made a short speech though the "mike", followed by a stage appearance of Graham Moffatt and Moore Marriot.   The programme was then carried through British Movietone News, a G.B. Instructional. "Catch of the season." "Squadron of Honour" and "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" (Paramount).   After the programme 300 guests remained to enjoy the hospitality of Mrs. Gardner and her son.   An architectural description of the building, designed by E. Norman Bailey, will appear in the November issue of THE IDEAL KINEMA.