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The afternoon visits in this case were to Cinema 606 in was Village's Technical Manager, and CATHS member,
Toorak and to ScreenSound Australia's South Melbourne David Kilde1ry. We were shown the Auditoriums, the Gold
office, where manager Helen Tully provided an insight into Class cinemas and of course the projection rooms as well
the work of the archive. As well, visitors were able to browse as a short film presentation.
the national film database on their computers. CATHS
member Denzil Howson also provided a working demon- Then it was then off to the Astor Cinema in St. Kilda. Here
stration of sound on disc. projectionist Kevin Adams presented a demonstration
screening from Hamlet in 70mm on the Astor's huge screen.
Kevin's presentation technique, with full fanfare, lighting
effects and the "Astor presents" tag, brought back memo-
ries of the way movies were presented in the days of 'real
cinema'.

The visit was topped off with Kevin playing the Astor's
grand piano in the beautifully restored upper foyer as we
departed. Following a quick lunch and a few car-parking
problems, we found ourselves at the National Theatre in
St. Kilda, for a relaxing afternoon matinee of cartoons and
a Laurel and Hardy feature. After the presentation, our host
Barrie Robinson provided a look behind the scenes at the
projection equipment.

Helen Thlly of ScreenSound

Following a fu ll day of activities and a quick 'spruce up'. it
was dinnertime at the hall. The Scout Hall had been trans-
formed into a cinema restaurant for the evenings dinner
followed by a selection of 16mm shorts. The highlight of
the evening was the film n·ivia quiz, conducted by MC,
Peter Wolfenden, assisted by the lovely "'LoUie Girl'" Ingrid.

Kevin Adams at the Astor Theatre's Grand

About 70 people anended the Film buffs weekend. It was
pleasing to welcome a number of visitor5 from New Zea-
land, Western Australia and NSW.

Thanks to CATHS member,
Mr George Florence, Proprietor of The Astor.
Phone 9510 1414 for a copy of the Astor
program calendar. Visit the Astor's website at
www.astor,theatre.com

''Lolly Girl" Ingrid

Sunday"s activities commenced at the Village Southland Corner Chapel Stxcet & Dandcnono;i Road, St. Kilda.
Phone (03) 9510 1-U..J. • Facsimile (03) 9510 6170
Cinema Complex. Our host for the tour of the complex

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