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From the Editor....

An occasional splash of colour can be the best tonic to refresh memories of
favourite theatres, and what better time to do it than in the 50th issue of
CinemaRecord? The CATHS visit to New Zealand (story this issue), and the
theatre inspections arranged for the UK Cinema & Theatre Association (CTA)
across two States was proof, if any was needed, of just how far CATHS has come
in 16 years. There will be more about this international connection in future issues.
Comparisons are said to be odious, but some are inevitable, and they can be a
The official journal of the Cinema And lot of fun. The idea for an article on the best features of the capital city Regent
Theatre Historical Society Inc.
theatres arose from the positive response to the article on the Regent, Brisbane.
Australia
ISSN 1443-3664 • Published quarterly This special family of theatres is a fitting subject for a special issue. Other
★ Regents have passionate supporters and these are the pages in which to read their
Editor: Ian Smith views. Although the main article has Adelaide as the sentimental favourite, authors
★
Brian Pearson and John Thiele are objective about the best features of the other
CinemaRecord Artwork:
theatres.
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★ The story of the Regent, Geelong by Mike Trickett fills in a little known aspect
The main aim of CATHS and this of the rise of Regent theatres in Victoria. If you thought Williamson/Hoyts were
publication is to accurately document and first with the Regent concept, here is a surprise.
create an archive of the history of
Cameron Hall’s article on the rise of theatre in ancient Greece reveals the debt
cinemas and theatres.
Input in the form of articles, western culture owes to giants of creativity who developed the prototype forms,
constructive criticism, and substantiated content and structures for theatrical performance today. Much has changed, but
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and
more remains – Ian Smith
necessary to enable us to reach our
objective.
Opinions expressed are those of the
Editor or contributors, and unless
expressly stated so, are not necessarily NOW SHOWING!
those of the Cinema And Theatre
Historical Society Inc.
Articles printed in CinemaRecord
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should not be reproduced without the
permission of the author or the editor.
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All photos are from the collection of
the person or organisation stated. Every
effort has been made to trace the 6 CATHS Visits New Zealand
ownership of copyright. In the event of
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any questions arising as to the use of any
material, the author and publisher will be Brian Pearson and John Thiele
happy to make the necessary corrections
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in future printings.
Contributions and suggestions for
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CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please
contact the Editor if you are planning
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to write an article for the magazine.
We may be able to assist you with 36 Colour Sense
information, contacts, etc and it will help
us with forward planning.
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Images in this publication are from CATHS Archive unless credited to another source.
Contact: Ian Smith
Telephone: 5443 0692 (1-9pm)
Cover: The imposing frontage of the Regent Adelaide 1967, an accurate foretaste
Email: ijsmith@impulse.net.au
of the delights to be found inside. Photo: John Thiele.
Postal Address: PO Box 476,
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204 Opposite: The stage of the Regent Adelaide and its the intricate plaster work.
Photos: Brian Pearson, digital enhancement by Wayne Bertram.
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