Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1929)

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Oct oh I 9 -' 9 1219 Ascending the main staircase to the mezzanine foyer, which runs the full width of the theatre, the luxurious atmosphere is further enhanced hy the rare works of art and excellent furniture it contains. The delicately modeled ceiling with the life-size figures depicted in the mural panels at either end from a striking feature. Decorative Styles Emerging into the balcony, the full beauty of the vast auditorium is realized. Here the style of decoration has changed to that of Empire, the transition of periods from grand foyer to auditorium being so skilfully blended to leave no discordant note. The balcony, which has a clear span of 100 feet, has seating capacity for 1,500 people, the total for the house being 3,500. The orchestra, to accommodate 50 performers, is of the rising platform type with organ console alongside. The stage is fully equipped for large performances with dressing rooms for chorus and principals. Both of these theatres, located under the one roof but different in architectural style as well as the style of entertainment, so far as distinctions are possible with the one form of theatrical offering as the main attraction — motion pictures — have attracted a great popular patronage in Melbourne. The theatre was opened last March, with special ceremonies to mark the introduction of a new era in motion picture entertainment and motion picture theatres in Australia. In the technical equipment installed at both theatres, these leading cinemas of Melbourne are as advanced as the most modern and up-to-date film playhouse can be made with apparatus and systems available to the theatre builder. mum Viewed from Lounge Detailed View or Or yon Grille