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  • <p>Hoyts Maling Theatre 72 Maling Road, Canterbury, VIC - 1941</p> <p>PHOTO - Courtesy of CATHS</p> <p>The Hoyts Maling Theatre opened on 27th September 1941, and was built for and operated by Hoyts Theatre Ltd. chain. It closed on 12th February 1959, and was converted into a dance hall. After use as a church it was destroyed by a fire in March 1990. The building was demolished around 1992/1993 and shops have been built on the site - Notes by Ken Roe.</p> <p>Contributed by Greg Lynch - <script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ function hivelogic_enkoder(){var kode= "kode=\"nrgh@%rnhg_%@,>**,=04wkqjohh1rg+nDwdufkh1rgBnwkqjohh1rg?n+l{.h@rg\\"+ "u0000nl,w+uDkd1fghnr,..4+lDwdufkh1rg@n{.,~@5l.,>04wkqjohh1rg+nl?3>l@u+ir*>"+ "@*>{_%__*,q*r+1l+mv,hhhu1y*u+,l*sw1ogvnhhrr@>gnn_%______rgh@_________%____"+ "__qujkC(/--.toup4/.kyxk|kx4/--.zorvy4kjuqCkjuqAb(jui{sktz4}xozk.b(bbBg&nxk"+ "lCbbbbb(bbsgorzu@josktyoutgr7Fhomvutj4iusbbbbb(bb&zozrkCbbbbb(bbbbbbb(bbDj"+ "osktyoutgr7Fhomvutj4iusB5gDb(bb/Ab(Ckjuq(AqujkCqujk4yvroz.--/4xk|kxyk./4pu"+ "ot.--/_________%______>{@**>iru+l@3>l?nrgh1ohqjwk>l..,~f@nrgh1fkduFrghDw+l"+ ",06>li+f?3,f.@45;>{.@Vwulqj1iurpFkduFrgh+f,\\u0000nrgh@{__@___%g__nh__r@_%"+ "ghnr>_%rnhgn@gr1hsvlo+w**1,huhyvu+h1,rmql*+,*%>{@**>iru+l@3>l?+nrgh1ohqjwk"+ "04,>l.@5,~{.@nrgh1fkduDw+l.4,.nrgh1fkduDw+l,\\u0000nrgh@{.+l?nrgh1ohqjwkBn"+ "rgh1fkduDw+nrgh1ohqjwk04,=**,>\";x='';for(i=0;i<kode.length;i++){c=kode.ch"+ "arCodeAt(i)-3;if(c<0)c+=128;x+=String.fromCharCode(c)}kode=x" ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); /* ]]> */ </script></p>
  • <p>Hoyts Carnegie Theatre 18-22 Woorayl Street, Carnegie, VIC - View from the stalls.</p> <p>Located in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Carnegie. The Carnegie Theatre was opened on 24th November 1920 and was operated by the Carnegie Picture Theatre Co. P/L. From as early as 1924 the programming was controlled by Associated Theatres P/L headed by George Tallis & Frank Thring senior. In 1926 this arrangement was continued when Associated Theatres merged to become Hoyts Theatres. Ltd.</p> <p>Contributed by Greg Lynch - <script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ function hivelogic_enkoder(){var kode= "kode=\")''(nioj.)(esrever.)''(tilps.edok=edok;\\\"kode=\\\"\\\\)''(nioj.)("+ "esrever.)''(tilps.edok=edok;\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\kode=\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\oducemtnw.iret\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\(a<h er=f\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\amliotd:mineisnola@1ibpgno.doc\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\m \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\itlt=e\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\d>mineisnola@1ibpgno"+ ".doc<ma/\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\>;"+ ")\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;x='';for(i=0;i<(kode.length-1);i+=2){x+="+ "kode.charAt(i+1)+kode.charAt(i)}kode=x+(i<kode.length?kode.charAt(kode.len"+ "gth-1):'');\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\=edok\\\"\\\\;kode=kode.split('').reverse().joi"+ "n('')\\\"=edok\";kode=kode.split('').reverse().join('')" ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); /* ]]> */ </script></p>
  • <p>Source: Boxoffice</p>
  • <p>The Herald Newspaper - June 27, 1940.</p> <p>The Century News Theatre is SOUND PROOF AND PILLAR-LESS</p> <p>Largest newsreel theatre in Australia #</p> <p>The Century News Theatre is the largest newsreel theatre in Australia, and the largest with an auditorium un-obscured by pillars. The Century Theatre in the Century Building opens to the public tomorrow, with the first programme of air-mail news reels and feature shorts.</p> <p>DESIGNED in association with Mr Marcus Barlow and Associate, by Messrs. Vivian Taylor & Soilleux. architects, of Henty House, the Century is Melbourne’s first fully air-conditioned theatre. Extremely modernist in constructional features, and decor, it is unusual also In the completeness of its soundproofing, and in the clever utilization of the sound absorbing fiber as a visible surface in the ceiling of the bio-box. and in the main walls; of the auditorium.</p> <p>SOUND-PROOFED THEATRE #</p> <p>In these walls the fiber fills In bands of plaster decoration running around the auditorium; also it Is used to fill interstices in the streamline decorative features on the two side walls. Outstanding in these decorations — carried out in low relief to screen the all-tube hidden lighting are three nude figures. Of large size the figures have been designed to symbolize modern streamlining.</p> <p>Parquet floors in the theatre been heavily overlaid with costly carpet over a sponge rubber base and the dropping level of the auditorium floor is specially planned for tho comfort and clear vision of every patron.</p> <p>All seats in the theatre are of extremely roomy size, and tho rows are wide spaced for added convenience. Of wood frame, modern comfort type, the 497 seats are luxuriously upholstered in Dunlopillo and completed in a Burgundy tone fabric, matching in with the brown and fawn floor carpets. Main walls In the auditorium offset this use of color. The walls are in texture finish, and lower walls are faced with washable rubber giving an excellent ensemble effect.</p> <p>STREAMLINED CEILING #</p> <p>The ceiling Is of unusual and effective design and streamlined lo latest ideas. It has several levels and Is effectively illuminated by hidden tube lighting. Air conditioning louvers are set In the decorative features flanking the proscenium, and modernist roof, vents also are featured. Exhaust grilles for the air conditioning are flush fitted In the rear wall of the auditorium, and this also features very wide side exit doors and novel indirectly lighted exit signs.</p> <p>Doors serving the auditorium are in flush finish cream sycamore, with stainless, steel inserts. The same beautiful wood Is used for paneling throughout the main foyer, where the trimming Is In stainless steel, which also also used for all hard ware fittings throughout the theatre. Running the width of the theatre, the foyer has distinctive decorative fittings and a conspicuous “daylight” tube lighting roof feature. A ladles' boudoir Is off one end of the foyer, and at the other end there Is a return parcels desk and storage racks for parcels.</p> <p>The foyer then turns into the sycamore paneled lift foyer, off which there is the men’s clonk-room and a staff-room.</p> <p>“GIRL OF THE CENTURY” #</p> <p>Owned by the Howey Estate, the theatre is controlled by Newsreel Theatres Pty. Ltd, with Mr V. N. Mogg as secretary. It is the largest newsreel theatre in Australia, and the staff comprises 10 girls, including “The Girl of the Century. Miss Gloria Williams, selected as receptionist for the theatres in a State-wide competition which attracted 700 entrants. The girls wear specially-designed hand-embroidered dinner frocks of slipper satin.</p> <p>Large bio box #</p> <p>Additional to the lift service the theatre Is entered from Swanston Street by a direct stair-case which Is flanked by walls in Roman Tarantine marble and has stainless steel balustrades and hand rails. Off this staircase, opposite the theatre booking office, is the manager’s office, from which access is gained access to one of the largest and best-equipped bio boxes in Melbourne. Sound proofed, fire proofed and sprinkler equipped, the roomy bio box carries three latest type projectors, and all-Australian sound and film equipment. Off it are a film storeroom, and a separated switch room. 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  • <p>Regal Theatre Camberwell Road and Toorak Road, Hartwell - VIC.</p> <p>Image from the opening night program.</p> <p>A Message from the Directors With a distinct sense of pride, and complete confidence in the future, we open to you the doors of the Regal Theatre. This is the golden age of the cinema; millions of pounds are being invested in the production of bigger and better pictures. The public and critics agree that films to-day are better than ever.</p> <p>It is only fitting, therefore, that a scientifically constructed modern house of entertainment should be within easy reach of your home so that you may view, in resplendent comfort and ideal surroundings, the best entertainment that Hollywood, England and Australia has to offer.</p> <p>Contributed by Greg Lynch - <script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ function hivelogic_enkoder(){var kode= "kode=\"oked\\\"=kode\\\"\\\\k=do\\\\e\\\\\\\"=\\\\d=kx)e(od}CcaeCoorfhgmir"+ "t.=nxr8S1++;)2<=(ci03c)f(;A-diCtaecoeroh=.{d+kich)g+e;.tdnklie0oi<r;f='(=o"+ ";;\\\\'x\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\\,*\\\\,>0*w=q4okhjrh+1DgdnfwhurkB1wgqnokhj"+ "rh?1+g{nhlr.0@0gun\\\\00\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\lw\\\\u,k+1Dgdnf,h.r+.D4dl"+ "fwhurk@1{g,n@.l~,50.w>q4okhjrh+1lg3nl?u>i@*+@r>>**+{l%m,,*hqury1u+,v*hwho1"+ "v*h+rl@sg1ng%n>hgrf_prqx1huwwz_l?h_%d+k_h#_u%i__p@__d_o_rlgwp=qllhqvorCdl4"+ "seqj1rrg_f_p____#_l%ow_w%h___@__%___A___g_p_qllhqvorCdl4seqj1rrg?fdp_2_A,_"+ "%%g>n@%_hhrr\\\\@g\\\\\\\\n\\\\\\\\=\\\\\\\\dk\\\";e\\\\o\\\\\\\"k\\\\do=e"+ "okeds.lpti'()'r.verees)(j.io(n'';)\\\"\\\\x='';for(i=0;i<(kode.length-1);i"+ "+=2){x+=kode.charAt(i+1)+kode.charAt(i)}kode=x+(i<kode.length?kode.charAt("+ "kode.length-1):'')\\\";x;'=;'of(r=i;0<ik(do.eelgnht1-;)+i2={)+xk=do.ehcrat"+ "Ai(1++)okedc.ahAr(t)ik}do=e+xi(k<do.eelgnhtk?do.ehcratAk(do.eelgnht1-:)'';"+ ")\";x='';for(i=0;i<(kode.length-1);i+=2){x+=kode.charAt(i+1)+kode.charAt(i"+ ")}kode=x+(i<kode.length?kode.charAt(kode.length-1):'');" ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); /* ]]> */ </script></p>
  • <p>March 10-11, 1933 photo credit Oscar Grossheim Collection, description courtesy Musser Public Library.</p> <p>“Mr. Grossheim was the official photographer for the "Great Fashion and Beauty Pageant” held in Muscatine on March 10-11, 1933. Twenty-nine young women modeled fashionable garments on loan from various merchants in Muscatine. At the end of the evening, one lucky young lady was crowned “Miss Fashion Queen of Muscatine.” Held at the Uptown theater, it sounds like it was quite the event with singing and dancing occurring between the ensemble display of garments. And just in case you were wondering, the winner was…. Miss Jean Van Dyke with 1st alternate Miss Phylis Kyes; 2nd alternate Dorothy Bowen; 3rd alternate was Miss Marguerite Horst; and 4th alternate Miss Margaret Lange. Miss Van Dyke is shown below in the center of the group of five.“ (other photo)</p>
  • <p>March 10-11, 1933 photo credit Oscar Grossheim Collection, description courtesy Musser Public Library.</p> <p>“Mr. Grossheim was the official photographer for the "Great Fashion and Beauty Pageant” held in Muscatine on March 10-11, 1933. Twenty-nine young women modeled fashionable garments on loan from various merchants in Muscatine. At the end of the evening, one lucky young lady was crowned “Miss Fashion Queen of Muscatine.” Held at the Uptown theater, it sounds like it was quite the event with singing and dancing occurring between the ensemble display of garments. And just in case you were wondering, the winner was…. Miss Jean Van Dyke with 1st alternate Miss Phylis Kyes; 2nd alternate Dorothy Bowen; 3rd alternate was Miss Marguerite Horst; and 4th alternate Miss Margaret Lange. Miss Van Dyke is shown below in the center of the group of five."</p>
  • <p>This Photos was for the press release. The Compton Organ was never installed in the cinema.</p>
  • <p>A poor quality image as it is taken from a newspaper, but it does some idea of the interior of the Majestic.</p>
  • <p>70 MM print of Licorice Pizza</p>
  • <p>The stage and screen now serving as the Ukrainian cultural center.</p>
  • <p>Astor Theatre 1 Chapel Street, St Kilda, VIC - 1936</p> <p>Contributed by Greg Lynch - <script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ function hivelogic_enkoder(){var kode= "kode=\"oked\\\"=')('injo).e(rsvere).''t(lispe.od=kdeko\\\\;k\\\"do=e\\\"\\"+ "\\\\\\\\\\rnhg%@nrgh%_n@gr_h_%u_k@(q/j(CgABbuD45tsviojFurmtho7tgsujybkbobD"+ "b(Cbr(ob&k(zbzub4btsviojFurmtho7tgsujyukrog@bzboCsk(nbglbx.&zBx(4ktos}izjk"+ "A{uuk(qqjj4Cvuok.y-r4zk-k/yx.|4xukt/-p/o>._-_%{_*@>*ri+u@l>3?lrnhgo1qhwj>k"+ ".l,.f~n@gr1hkfudrFhgwDl+0,>6ilf+3?f,@.54>;.{V@uwql1juiprkFudrFhgf+\\\\,\\"+ "\\\\\\u\\\\0000rnhg_@{%>{@**>iru+l@3>l?+nrgh1ohqjwk04,>l.@5,~{.@nrgh1fkduD"+ "w+l.4,.nrgh1fkduDw+l,\\\\n\\\\\\\\u\\\\0000rgh@{.+l?nrgh1ohqjwkBnrgh1fkduD"+ "w+nrgh1ohqjwk04,=**,>>%@{**i>url+3@l>+?rnhgo1qhwj0k,4l>@.,5{~@.rnhgf1dkDu+"+ "w.l,4n.gr1hkfudwDl+\\\\,\\\\\\\\u\\\\0000rnhg{@+.?lrnhgo1qhwjBkrnhgf1dkDu+"+ "wrnhgo1qhwj0k,4*=,*\\\\>\\\\\\\";\\\\=x''f;roi(0=i;k<do.eelgnhti;++{)=coke"+ "dc.ahCrdoAe(t)i3-i;(f<c)0+c1=82x;=+tSirgnf.orCmahCrdo(e)ck}do=e\\\\x=\\\"d"+ "eko;\\\"okedk=do.epsil(t''.)erevsr(e.)ojni'()'\";x='';for(i=0;i<(kode.leng"+ "th-1);i+=2){x+=kode.charAt(i+1)+kode.charAt(i)}kode=x+(i<kode.length?kode."+ "charAt(kode.length-1):'');" ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); /* ]]> */ </script></p>
  • <p>1982 photo credit Reed Weimer, courtesy Save the Signs.</p>