At The Picture Palace

4 episodes x 27’50

At The Picture Palace explores the history of the grand cinemas that emerged throughout Victoria in the 1920s, some of which have survived until today. The programs incorporate stories and music from films which were screened in the particular picture palaces. It is hosted by Maurice Lockie.

Produced by

Produced by Golden Days Radio Hosted by Maurice Lockie Research by Richard Mulvaney Copyright Golden Days Radio

Episode List

Episode 9 Featuring The Hoyts Plaza with films including One Night of Love, Roberta, The Good Companions and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Filename: RR2020_GDR_PicturePalace_09

Episode 10 Featuring the Lyric Theatre and Majestic Theatre with music including Il Travatore, The Floral Dance, The Street Singer Serenade and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_10

Episode 11 Featuring the Paramount Theatre and the Melba Theatre with films including That Night In Rio and Wake Up and Dream. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_11

Episode 12 Featuring the Royal Theatre and Empress Theatre with films including The Chocolate Soldier and Melody for Two. Filename: RR2020_GDR_Picture Palace_12