todd--
from the article:
In the mid-1970s, cinema giant Hoyts planned to demolish the Regent
but was met with fierce opposition when the Save the Regent campaign
was launch.
A compromise was reached, with the company agreeing to keep the
facade, foyer and staircase in return for demolishing the grand
auditorium theatre.
It was replaced by a four-cinema complex, serviced by the original
front of house and main foyer.
The auditorium was once considered one of the largest in the
Commonwealth.
It featured a stage, movie screen, modern light and seating for more
than 2500 patrons.
jeff
On Jun 14, 2010, at 9:57 PM, Todd Feiertag wrote:
And that the grand, original auditorium was demolished years ago,
and replaced with a 4-plex was the larger loss.
Oh! I didn't realize that!!
I guess that's why they showed old photos of the auditorium.
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:53:46 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Historic Cinema closes down
To: [email protected]
What a travesty... for what remains of the facade and front box
office area to not be saved and preserved is truly a loss for the
city. And that the grand, original auditorium was demolished years
ago, and replaced with a 4-plex was the larger loss.
Sad.
jeff
On Jun 14, 2010, at 9:05 PM, Glenn Taranto wrote:
As someone who lost his long-time, rent controled apartment to a
greedy, stupid developer nothing like this surprises me any longer!
GT
----- Original Message -----
From: JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 8:43 PM
Subject: [MOPO] Historic Cinema closes down
Brisbane's historic Regent Cinema will be closing today for
redevelopment.
Yet another of Australia's magnificent cinemas lost forever. This
is a real
tragedy and another example of greed from developers and stupidty of
policticians.
Photos here ...
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/photogallery/queensland/last-days-
of-the-regent/20100607-xoq2.html?selectedImage=0
Full story here ....
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/curtain-set-to-close-
on-regent-theatre-20100607-xnvt.html
Website: www.moviemem.com
JOHN REID VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA
PO Box 92
Palm Beach
Qld 4221
Australia
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