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Melbourne’s Art Deco cinemas of the late 1930s

August 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Gold Coin Entry

🍿Melbourne’s Art Deco cinemas of the late 1930s

As Melbourne emerged from the Depression in 1935 its citizens could again afford a night out at the pictures. The suburbs saw many new cinemas built, until it was curtailed by wartime building restrictions in 1941. Join Royce Harris of the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS) as we explore the cinema experience of the 30s as well as take a look at the buildings themselves, which were moderne variations of the Art Deco architecture of the time.

Several of these cinemas, including the Rivoli in Camberwell and the Yarraville Sun, are still screening but you will also discover many long forgotten gems.

Bookings are essential with a gold coin for entry.

Details

Date:
August 13
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Gold Coin Entry
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Website:
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Organiser

Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Victorian History Library
Phone
03 9510 3393
Email
library@pmi.net.au
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Venue

39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181
39 St Edmonds Road
Prahran, VIC 3181 Australia
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Phone
(03) 9510 3393
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