The Majestic Cinema was built in 1928 and run by Ernest Ralph Adams of Ripley House, King's Lynn.

He worked closely with the architects John Lewis Carnell and William Dymoke White in the design and construction of the Majestic.

Mr. Adams bought the contents of the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London (which was being demolished) and these, once restored, formed part of the interior of the Majestic.

The 'Picture House' (as it was initially known) opened on May 23, 1928, with the silent film version of 'Ben Hur', starring Ramon Navarro.

The plans were submitted to the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk by SMM Investments.