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OUTDOORS IN ADELAIDE

By Colin Flint

6 years ago Adelaide saw the A review of the new venue said at
7opening of the “atmospheric”open- the time:
air Chinese Gardens Theatre. Nestled in a hollow the new theatre
The popular outdoor picture-theatre presents a striking sight. The entrance
opened on 28th November, 1934 and is between the Exhibition Building
was located in North Terrace behind the and the new Bonython Hall. Under a
(now demolished) Exhibition Building. vividly coloured pagoda, stone
stairways lead down to the theatre
proper which is equipped with
comfortable chairs. The screen stands
out vividly against the background of
green trees.
The theatre was equipped with top
quality Raycophone sound equipment
and shared the latest “Talkies” with the
Theatre Royal in Hindley Street — the
programs usually being transported
between the two venues by motor car.
The opening program featured
Should Ladies Behave plus Sons of the
Desert.

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