| Reference Type |
web
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| Title |
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/perry-joseph-henry-8024 |
| Chapter/Web article title |
Australian Dictionary of Biography: Joseph Henry Perry (1863-1943) |
| Volume |
11 |
| Town |
Canterbury |
| State |
Christchurch |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Publication Date |
00-00-1988 |
| Citation Date |
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| Site URL |
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/perry-joseph-henry-8024 |
| Comments |
Orrie Perry, much like his father, was inspired by all aspects of film, be it from the cutting floor to the cinema screen. His involvement with The Tivoli Theatre was immense as it goes on record that Orrie did invest a large sum of money to have the hall remodelled. His investment was greatly admired by the likes of the public but more importantly by her worship (mayor of the town). Given the 900 seat capacity, The Tivoli was regarded as a spacious and comfortable venue (which as a result of the alterations made to it upon its reopening) was considered equal to any other cinema throughout Melbourne. Orrie Perry ensured that The Tivoli would be open every night for business knowing that the quality of his pictures and the subjects chosen would be sure to have the audiences attention throughout the course of an evening. Perry was praised as well for the lighting of the films, which was most important to the hallâs early success.
Apart from the quality of the hall itself it was also renowned to be successful given how cheap tickets were. The ticket prices were $6 for people wanting to see a screening, which would have attracted people to the hall especially in its early stages, given the venue was so well located in the heart of Malvern's township as well. There was also no tax added to ticket prices either conveniently enough. (Source: The Argus, 15/4/1939)
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| Synopsis |
Joseph Perry's biographical page also gives an account on his first son Orizaba George Perry, who for a large part of his career was involved in cinema management. Orrie managed The Tivoli Theatre from the time in which it reopened in 1911. |
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