grind house
/ˈɡrʌɪnd haʊs/slang (originally US ). Now chiefly historical
noun
A cinema showing a variety of films in continuous succession, usually with low admission fees and frequently concentrating on material regarded as of poor quality or little merit.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Variety. Probably from grind + house.
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