RITZ CASINO

The video explores the history and transformation of The Ritz in London, focusing on its origins as the Cesar Ritz Ballroom, its restoration, and its new role as a casino. It highlights the gala reopening attended by celebrities and the luxurious restoration process, including the use of gold leaf. The video concludes with the casino's anticipation of attracting a new elite clientele.

What was the original purpose of the Ritz's downstairs area when it was conceived in 1906?

• A restaurant

• A ballroom

• A casino

• A theater

Which transformation did the Ritz undergo in the 1930s?

• From a restaurant to a hotel

• From a theater to a casino

• From a ballroom to a bar and grill

• From a casino to a theater

Who began their film career when the Ritz Grill was at its peak?

• John Mills

• Michael Aspel

• Barry Foster

• James Mason

How many books of gold leaf were used in the restoration to the original Edwardian style?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 10,000

• 6,000

Which celebrity is mentioned as trying their hand at roulette in the newly opened Ritz Casino?

• Fiona Richmond

• Nerys Hughes

• Victor Spinetti

• Barbara Kelly