| Reference Type |
Cinema Record
journal
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| Title |
The Astor - A Survivor |
| Author(s) | Florence, George,Hanson, Ian |
| Volume |
00 |
| Issue |
26 |
| State |
Unknown |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-11-1999 |
| Citation Date |
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| Page Number |
14 |
| Synopsis |
This article discusses the entire history of the Astor theatre, from itâs beginning as a silent theatre known as the Diamond (circa 1908), which then became the Rex theatre in 1914. The site continued to host silent films until 1925, when the cinema closed due to competition from neighbouring cinemas, the Royal theatre also located on Chapel St, and the Lyric theatre in Prahran. The property was then offered for sale in 1935, where it was purchased by Frank OâCollins. The original building was demolished, with a new building constructed in its place and named the Astor theatre, which opened for business April 3, 1936.
The cinema continued to operate for many years by the OâCollins family, until 1964 where it was sold to be part of 12 cinemas around Melbourne showing Greek language films to the growing Greek community. The business began to wane, and in 1982 owner Stan Raft sold the cinema to his nephew, George Florence. Mr. Florence continues to operate the Astor to this day. |
tags: Astor Theatre Frank O'Collins George Florence Greek Cinema
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