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From the Editor....

Childhood memories of films are indelibly linked to the theatres in which they

were seen. Alan Windley recalls that King Kong was the first film he saw at the
Eclipse Port Melbourne, an auspicious introduction to the theatre. Noel Kerr’s
history of the Eclipse, reinforces how memories bring the facts to life when an
author is lucky enough to find a family for whom the local picture theatre meant
so much.

The official journal of the Cinema And Through the Porthole is a new series intended to anchor stories around the life
Theatre Historical Society Inc.
and tribulations of projectionists, the unsung heroes of illusion. Peter Ricketts, who
ISSN 1443-3664 • Published quarterly
★ has lived theatres all his life, will share his stories.
Editor: Ian Smith Even the most passionate memories seldom achieve an outcome like the result
★
of John Thiele’s decision to build a Regent worthy of the name at his home in
CinemaRecord Artwork:
Balmoral Road in suburban Adelaide. In an exclusive story for CinemaRecord,
Bill Kerr, Optimum Design 9419 4144
★ John explains his labour of love – Ian Smith
The main aim of CATHS and this
publication is to accurately document and
create an archive of the history of NOW SHOWING!
cinemas and theatres.
Input in the form of articles,
constructive criticism, and substantiated
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and 4 Letters
necessary to enable us to reach our
5 Newsreel
objective.
9 Oral History - Jim White
Opinions expressed are those of the
Editor or contributors, and unless 10 The Fuller Influence - Bernie Halperin
expressly stated so, are not necessarily 13 Cinerama at the Plaza - Ian Williams
those of the Cinema And Theatre
Historical Society Inc. 14 The Eclipse, Port Melbourne - Noel Kerr
Articles printed in CinemaRecord 20 Through The Porthole - Peter Ricketts
should not be reproduced without the
22 The Balmoral Regent - John Thiele
permission of the author or the editor.
All photos are from the collection of
the person or organisation stated. Every
effort has been made to trace the
ownership of copyright. In the event of
any questions arising as to the use of any
material, the author and publisher will be
happy to make the necessary corrections
in future printings.
Contributions and suggestions for
CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please
contact the Editor if you are planning
to write an article for the magazine.
We may be able to assist you with
26 CATHS Visits Kino and Hoyts - Cameron Hall
information, contacts, etc and it will help
us with forward planning. 28 Postcards from Tasmania - Ross King and Fred Page
★ 30 Book Review: Picture Palaces of Melbourne
Contact: Ian Smith
Telephone: 5443 0692 (1-9pm) Images in this publication are from CATHS Archive unless credited to another source.
Email: ijsmith@impulse.net.au
Postal Address: PO Box 476, Cover: The Eclipse Port Melbourne after renovation of the stage area in 1938.
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204 See story page 14.

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