| Reference Type |
journal
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| Title |
The Westgarth Theatre 80th Anniversary |
| Author(s) | Cameron Hall |
| Town |
Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-10-2001 |
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| Comments |
This article was published for the Westgarth Picture Theatreâs 80th anniversary and provides overall history of the theatre from its beginnings to 2001. It contains not only historical facts but also pictures of inside the theatre, old tickets and people related to the theatre. Those pictures prove that the theatreâs appearance has not so changed for eighty years.
It points out key aspects of the theatreâs succession in association with its adoption to technical and social change under the historical events of Great Depression, WW1 and 2, introduction of television, and Valhallaâs lease, as well as troubles surrounding the theatre, such as unresolved problems concerning the 1929 refurbishment.
This article can be regarded as a valuable cinema record as it describes the theatreâs history specifically with name of people andother cinemas related to the Westgarth and our society. Readers of this article could learn how cinemas can exist within our changing society, and what people expect cinemas.
However, this article does not contain comments of the current owner of the Westgarth theatre, Peter Yiannoudes. If there are the ownerâs real stories about the theatreâs management and/or anecdotes, readers could be more interested in attending the theatre and imagine the theatre as more cozy entertainment venue.
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