In the 1950s, the Gloria cinema was one of the hottest cinemas in the Republic. Many premieres took place here, as Kassel was the film set for well-known flicks of the still young Federal Republic.
Whether Heinz Rühmann, "die Knef", the Kessler twins or Heinz Erhardt - they were all guests in Kassel and attended premieres in the well-known film theatres Gloria, Kaskade and Capitol. Today, only the Gloria still tells of the glamour of the so-called "cinema houses". The cinema, which opened in 1954, is the only venue to have defended its retro charm: In the expansive auditorium with its light green velvet hangings, cineastes enjoy plenty of legroom and sophisticated films.
