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try, in cinema, theatre, radio while the text is divided into
cinema and theatre
heritage resources and television; creating venues, seven sections, each being
reviews shows and benchmarks, shap- introduced by a substantial
ing the way we are entertained.
overview prepared by an
authority for the period. The
Cinema In Australia: introductions and commen-
books A documentary history taries provide an intelligent and
Edited by Ina Bertrand lively narrative which will appeal
NSW University Press 1989 to all Australian film enthusiasts
ISBN 0 86840 075 0 as well as media historians and
This unique book includes hun- scholars concerned with the
dreds of documents, ranging role of film in our broader
from film reviews to posters, cultural life.
and from advertisements to videos
political comment. Through
these, all aspects of the history Two Seats In The Circle
of film in Australia are tracked: Produced and Directed by
film making, film societies, gov- Barbara & Roger Seccombe organist, encounter an art his-
ernment and its conflicting roles Coora Films 1995 torian building his own replica
(censorship and financial sup- VHS Colour 45minutes of a famous Regent theatre and
port), the pervading influence of RRP $35 ✪ visit the world’s oldest operat-
foreign companies, distribution, Two Seats In The Circle is a ing open-air picture gardens.
cinemas and exhibitions, etc. dramatised historical documen- ❖
On With The Show The documents are tary that traces the origins of Information for the above
By John Cain arranged both chronologically the cinema from its earliest items is reproduced from text
Prowling Tiger Press 1998 and thematically roots in the peep-shows, to the in the respective publications.
ISBN 0 9586647 3 0 evolution of the modern multi-
RRP $20 ✪ ($18) plex theatre.
✪ Indicates that this item
This book by John Cain, The film sets out to recap-
is available from CATHS.
former Premier of Victoria, is a ture something of the spirit of
(CATHS price in brackets if
fascinating glimpse behind the that bygone era when going to
different from RRP)
scenes of entertainment in the pictures meant romance,
• Available from the
Australia – the previously listening to the piano at interval,
publications sales table at
unrecorded memories of Scorched Almonds or “Dixies”…
CATHS meetings, or by
Roc Kirby, Kenn Brodziak, Presented by well-known
mail order – plus postage
Ron Casey, Hector Crawford, television personality Peter
and packing. Please phone
and Dick Lean. Each played a Smith, we explore the splendour
Garry on 03 9812 7227
key role in the formation of of the great Picture Palaces,
for rates etc.
Australia’s entertainment indus- meet Australia’s top theatre
The Cinema And Theatre Historical Society Victoria is proud to the have
The Sun Theatre Yarraville as our major sponsor. Many thanks to member
Mr Michael Smith, the owner of the Sun Theatre, for providing the venue
for CATHS meetings and events.

The Sun Theatre is the home of The Sun Film Society and MGS Infa Set. This unique cinema
offers comforts for all to enjoy in delightful art deco surroundings and is available for hire.
In conjunction with the Sun Film Society, the Sun Theatre offers you a wide selection of films.
For program and venue hire inquiries, contact Theatre Manager Ms Pina Virtuoso
on Tel: 9362 0999 ◆ Fax: 9362 0338 ◆ Website: www.mgsgroup.com
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