We have unearthed these nostalgic pictures from March 1978.
A year earlier, Star Wars had taken the cinematic world by storm.
Two years later, we would be wowed by the Empire Strikes Back, before Return of the Jedi hit the silver screen in 1983.
Dark side? - Vader strolls through Southend
From characters such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, stormtroopers and even a Wookie, Southend seemed to soak the film's celebrations up.
Excuse me - one man getting close to Darth Vader
Unusual - Darth Vadar and a trusted stormtrooper make a few calls in Southend High Street
Queuing up - fans outside the old Odeon, in Elmer Approach
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