CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 0h 27m

The Movie Palaces

Documentary

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.

Directed byLee R. Bobker

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 27m
Language
EN
Released
June 25, 1987
Studios
Smithsonian Institution

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Lee R. Bobker
Written by
Lee R. Bobker
Produced by
Karen Loveland

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