The Movie palaces / produced by the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Telecommunications with Vision Associates, Inc. and the Theatre Historical Society of America ; producer, Karen Loveland ; writer and director, Lee R. Bobker.

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Description:

1 videocassette (VHS) (28 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.

Notes:
Director of photography, John Hiller ; editor, Paul Z. Marcus ; music consultants, Tom Hall, Cinemotion.
Narrator: Gene Kelly.
VHS.

Summary:

Tribute to the movie theatres of the 1920s and 1930s. Portrays their heyday, decline, and rebirth. Includes vintage clips of classic movies and newsreels of the era.

Resources:
Donor bookplate

Subject:

Motion picture theaters United States.
Motion picture theaters
United States

Form/genre:

Videocassettes.
VHS (TM)
Video recordings (physical artifacts)
Videotapes.

Added entries:

Kelly, Gene, 1912-1996.
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications.
Vision Associates.
Theatre Historical Society (U.S.)

Holdings:

Location: Library main av 248227
Call No.: NA6846.U6 M6 1987
Status: Available

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