The Movie Palaces (1987)

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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, 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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: John Hiller
Editing: Paul Z. Marcus
Production: Smithsonian Institution
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lee R. Bobker
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Movie Palaces about?
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.
Who directed The Movie Palaces?
The Movie Palaces was directed by Lee R. Bobker.
Who stars in The Movie Palaces?
The Movie Palaces stars Gene Kelly.
How long is The Movie Palaces?
The Movie Palaces has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is The Movie Palaces?
The Movie Palaces is a Documentary film.
Where was The Movie Palaces produced?
The Movie Palaces was produced in United States of America.