The Movie Palaces
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee R. Bobker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee R. Bobker
- Original Title
- The Movie Palaces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Institution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee R. Bobker
Lee R. Bobker
John Hiller
Paul Z. Marcus
Nazaret Cherkezian, Karen Loveland
Department Leadership Roster
Lee R. Bobker
Director
Karen Loveland
Producer
Lee R. Bobker
Writer
Paul Z. Marcus
Editor
John Hiller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Movie Palaces.
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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 principal cast of The Movie Palaces includes Gene Kelly.
When was The Movie Palaces released and how long is it?
The Movie Palaces was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 27m.