The Movie Palaces
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary about the great American movie palaces of the 1920s and 1930s. Filmed on location at some of the extraordinary theaters across the country, the program explores the diverse and priceless architecture of such greats as the Atlanta Fox, the Wiltern in Los Angeles, San Antonio's Majestic
Cast & Crew
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Lee R Bobker
Director
Gene Kelly
Host
Gene Kelly
Narration
Gaylord Carter
Charles Lee
Mary Bishop
Film Details
Also Known As
Movie Palaces
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Smithsonian Institution Office Of Telecommunications
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
Synopsis
A documentary about the great American movie palaces of the 1920s and 1930s. Filmed on location at some of the extraordinary theaters across the country, the program explores the diverse and priceless architecture of such greats as the Atlanta Fox, the Wiltern in Los Angeles, San Antonio's Majestic, Seattle's Fifth Avenue and, perhaps the most famous, Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Also included are stills and vintage clips of classic movies and newsreels of the era that illustrate the historical evolution and mass appeal of the movie palaces. Picture palace organist Gaylord Carter performs a variety of movie accompaniments.
Director
Lee R Bobker
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Movie Palaces
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Smithsonian Institution Office Of Telecommunications
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
