| Reference Type |
book
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| Title |
The Melbourne Athenaeum: A journal of the history of a Melbourne Institution |
| Author(s) | Melbourne Athenaeum |
| Editor(s) | Stephanie Wade |
| Town |
Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-2009 |
| Citation Date |
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| Comments |
The section âAthenaeum memoriesâ (p.7-10) is written by Ray Lawler, and he provides his reminiscences of the Athenaeum theatre in the 1930s - representing the broader audienceâs views and feelings about theatre in that era. Lawler explains his âappreciation of the classic decorative styleâ of the theatre, and the âsuperior quality of the filmsâ, asserting that the social groups of the 1930s felt that the Athenaeum became a âspecialised outingâ. Furthermore, Lawler feels warmly grateful for the âcourtesy and understandingâ that the managers provided to him on a regular Saturday night viewing, again demonstrating the respect and admiration that the public had for the Athenaeum in the 1930s, which is an important factor in understanding todayâs fixation with cinematic experience. |
| Synopsis |
Ray Lawler contributes his memories of the much loved Melbourne Athenaeum, which demonstrates the general publicâs affability with and appreciation of the theatre in that era. |
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