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F EA TURED T HEA TRE

The official journal of the Cinema And
Theatre Historical Society Inc.
Australia
ISSN 1443-3664 • Published quarterly
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Editor: Ian Smith
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The main aim of CATHS and this
publication is to accurately document and
create an archive of the history of
The Majestic Christchurch building (above), a frontage of commercial and office
cinemas and theatres.
accommodation is basically unchanged from the days when the interior was a
Input in the form of articles, theatre. Today, the auditorium is a church, its modest entrance obscured here by
constructive criticism, and substantiated parked cars, but its origins remain unmistakable. Photo Bryan Ellis.
dispute of printed matter is welcome, and
Front cover: The elegant sweep of the single staircase of the inner foyer.
necessary to enable us to reach our
Cover picture: Ross King.
objective.
Opinions expressed are those of the
Editor or contributors, and unless NOW SHOWING!
expressly stated so, are not necessarily
those of the Cinema And Theatre
Historical Society Inc.
Articles printed in CinemaRecord
4 Letters and Newsreel
should not be reproduced without the
permission of the author or the editor. 8 Vale Erwin Rado Theatre - Ross King
All photos are from the collection of Goodbye to an important Fitzroy Venue
the person or organisation stated. Every
10 Lives of a Brisbane Film Runner - Harry Leech
effort has been made to trace the A river crossing becomes a logistical nightmare
ownership of copyright. In the event of
any questions arising as to the use of any 12 In The Wrong Groove - Bert Harris
material, the author and publisher will be A mishap between sound and image
happy to make the necessary corrections
14 The Majestic Christchurch - David Lascelles
in future printings.
A grand lady gets a new life
Contributions and suggestions for
CinemaRecord are most welcome. Please 20 The Producer’s Representative - Peter Broome
contact the Editor if you are planning A little-known aspect of film distribution
to write an article for the magazine.
We may be able to assist you with 22 The Magic Box - Tim Armstrong
information, contacts, etc and it will help A short history of Australasian inventiveness
us with forward planning. 29 Hollywood Underground - Harold Aspinall
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Contact: Ian Smith
30 Keen Eyes Save Film History
Telephone: 5443 0692 (1-9pm)
A rescue from the tip
Email: iansmith8@bigpond.com
Postal Address: PO Box 476,
Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204
Images in this publication are from CATHS Archive unless credited to another source.

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