THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MOVIE PALACE

December 13 – 19
THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MOVIE PALACE
The Definitive Story of Movie Palaces celebrates the grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States. Built in the 1910s-30s, when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, so were the venues designed to show them: Thousands of seats, giant screens, exotic and ornate interiors with balconies and lounges, in-house organs and orchestras, amazing marquees, and air conditioning back when homes had none. The film also tracks the theaters’ eventual decline, through to current-day preservation efforts. A tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in.
Dir: April Wright / 2019 / US / 85 min

“[Director April Wright] has offered up another loving, exhaustive tribute to the large architectural wonders of indoor entertainment. All hail the Movie Palace.” – Elias Savada, Film International

“A fascinating little historical walk.” – Tim Cogshell, FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)

SCREENING: FRI 12/13 6:30PM; SUN 12/15 5:00PM; TUE 12/17 4:00PM; WED 12/18 7:00PM; THU 12/19 4:00PM
Tickets available at the box office 1/2 hour before showtimes.