| Reference Type |
book
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| Title |
The Picture Palaces of Melbourne: Revised 2009 Edition |
| Author(s) | Trevor Walters |
| Town |
Melbourne |
| State |
VIC |
| Country |
Australia |
| Publication Date |
00-00-2009 |
| Citation Date |
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| Comments |
This book is intended for an audience who is interested in the background of the Australian cinema industry, in particular the history of the rise and fall of Melbourneâs âpicture palacesâ. The information that the book provides is useful for the film industry and students of cinema studies to contextualise and understand the evolution of the Australian cinema industry. The book essentially provides a historical timeline with key events such as the war and the invention of television, and how these impacted on the industry. This is particularly important for the contemporary cinema industry to understand how this area can be affected. The book is made up of a combination of text, illustrations and photographs that provides a useful account of the histories of the individual Picture Palaces of Melbourne, as well as a clear and detailed list of the films that were screened and their dates. This book is a useful and thoughtful update to earlier editions that contains all of the original material. It is a thoroughly researched text that outlines the success and failures of the industry, contexualising itâs significance and relevance to the history of Australian cinema. (Alexandra Aaron) |
| Synopsis |
This book provides an historical account of the Australiaâs cinema industry. It outlines the original success and grand entertainment value of Australiaâs Picture Palaces, as well as itâs extraordinary crash alongside the introduction of its new rival, television. The book is a review of Melbourneâs theatres, in which it outlines its history as well as provides an extensive list of the live shows and films that were screened. It also features illustrations of the film advertisements shown from the 1940s to 1950s. (Alexandra Aaron) |
tags: Australian cinema films Forum Theatre Historical picture palace Rapallo State Theatre
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