Plaza Theatre

mark lees commented about Plaza Theatre on Jul 16, 2022 at 9:02 pm

Post War my Father moved from Sydney and took up the position of Chief Projectionist. Jack Lees and wife Margaret Elizabeth made Narrandera their home . Dad was made Manager 1955. Then with the advent of tv in the late 60s he was Manager/Projectionist. By that stage my brother and I were fully trained up by Dad as projectionists. The theatre closed Feb 1969 with SOUND OF MUSIC. The awning structure above the footpath was a beautiful lounge area for Circle patrons. The interior of tne theatre has the most beautiful plaster work. Italian POWs from the Griffith POW camps who were plaster artisans were seconded by the then owner of the cinema, Virgona, to create the fine, detailed auditorium ceili gs, srairways, light fittings and window frames for the interior roller shutters . Dad returned to Sydney, worked as projectionist for MGM then GU. Chief projectionist of Pitt Centre following Bill Dunns retirement. (Mark Lees)