The Picture Palaces Of Melbourne
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the height of cinema's golden age, Melbourne stood among the world's great cities for the sheer grandeur of its picture palaces — and The Picture Palaces of Melbourne chronicles the breathtaking rise and poignant decline of three of its most magnificent: the Capitol Theatre, the State Theatre, and the Regent Theatre. Trevor Walters presents a rich and meticulously researched account of these architectural and cultural landmarks, weaving together the stories of the venues themselves with the broader narrative of Melbourne's cinema history, from the roaring crowds of the early twentieth century to the challenges of a changing entertainment landscape. Walters writes with an authority born of deep local knowledge, painting vivid portraits of opulent interiors, legendary performers, and the communities that gathered beneath gilded ceilings to share in the magic of the silver screen. This revised 2009 edition details new findings and updated historical context, ensuring its place as the definitive record of an era when going to the pictures was nothing short of a ceremonial experience. For anyone captivated by architectural history, Australian cultural heritage, or the irresistible glamour of cinema's past, this volume poses a tantalising question: what else has been lost in the name of progress?
Author: Trevor Walters
Format: Paperback
Published: 2009, Published by author
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the height of cinema's golden age, Melbourne stood among the world's great cities for the sheer grandeur of its picture palaces — and The Picture Palaces of Melbourne chronicles the breathtaking rise and poignant decline of three of its most magnificent: the Capitol Theatre, the State Theatre, and the Regent Theatre. Trevor Walters presents a rich and meticulously researched account of these architectural and cultural landmarks, weaving together the stories of the venues themselves with the broader narrative of Melbourne's cinema history, from the roaring crowds of the early twentieth century to the challenges of a changing entertainment landscape. Walters writes with an authority born of deep local knowledge, painting vivid portraits of opulent interiors, legendary performers, and the communities that gathered beneath gilded ceilings to share in the magic of the silver screen. This revised 2009 edition details new findings and updated historical context, ensuring its place as the definitive record of an era when going to the pictures was nothing short of a ceremonial experience. For anyone captivated by architectural history, Australian cultural heritage, or the irresistible glamour of cinema's past, this volume poses a tantalising question: what else has been lost in the name of progress?