# When did cinemas stop having sing-alongs?

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**Created:** [May 23, 2023, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-cinemas-stop-having-sing-alongs/984454 "2023-05-23T02:59:30Z")
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#### Post date: [May 25, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-cinemas-stop-having-sing-alongs/984454/24 "2023-05-25T00:55:30Z")

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I remember the National Anthem being played at the end of the night in cinemas in the UK in the 70s. No sing-alongs though, except in Pantos.

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