Old Melbourne

1920s13 photos

Interior of dark panelled smoking room with large fireplace and pseudo medieval chairs and settle in the State Theatre Melbourne, 19291929Interior of ladies boudoir at the State Theatre Melbourne, 19291929View of proscenium with two organs either side of the orchestra pit and a grand piano at left at State Theatre Melbourne, 19291929View in dress circle foyer of the State Theatre Melbourne showing pseudo medieval table with large majolica vase, 19291929View towards stairs to dress circle from the entrance foyer of the State Theatre Melbourne, showing gargoyles along underside of the balcony, 19291929View of the State Theatre Melbourne at night from the corner of Flinders and Russell Streets, 19291929View of the dress circle foyer at the State Theatre Flinders Street Melbourne, 19291929Interior of entrance foyer at the State Theatre Melbourne, 19291929Illuminated night view of the State Theatre from the corner of Flinders and Russell Streets, Melbourne, 19291929View from the dress circle towards the statues of Diana and Aphrodite in the auditorium at the State Theatre Melbourne, 19291929Regent Theatre Exterior, Collins Street, Melbourne, 19291929Foyer of Regent Theatre, Melbourne, 19291929Interior of Plaza Theatre, Melbourne, 19291929

1930s47 photos

Regent Theatre, Melbourne, 1920–401920–40Regent Theatre, Collins Street, under construction, 1920–401920–40Hoyt's Theatrette, above the Regent Theatre, Collins Street, Melbourne, 19321932View from centre stage, State Theatre Melbourne, 1932, c. 1932c. 1932St. Kilda, with views of the pier, sea baths and Palais Theatre, 19331933Miniature Train rear of Palais Theatre St. Kilda, 1928–391928–39Interior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930s[The Blüthner Glen's on stage at the Capitol Theatre, Melbourne], 1930s1930sInterior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930sInterior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930sInterior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930sInterior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930s[Interior view of the Victoria Theatre, 214 Victoria Street, Richmond], 1930s1930sInterior views of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick, 1930s1930s[Interior view of the Albany Theatre, 230 Collins Street Melbourne], 1930s1930sState Theatre [Melbourne], 19341934Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, 19341934Mayfair Theatre and old Waxworks, Bourke St, 19341934[Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Victoria], c. 1935c. 1935Empire Theatre, 153 Bourke Street, 19351935Interior of Hoyts' Padua Theatre, Brunswick showing foyer/sitting area, c. 1935c. 1935Interior views of the Waverley Theatre, 92 Waverley Road, East Malvern, 19361936Interior views of the Waverley Theatre, 92 Waverley Road, East Malvern, 19361936Interior views of the Waverley Theatre, 92 Waverley Road, East Malvern, 19361936Interior views of the Waverley Theatre, 92 Waverley Road, East Malvern, 19361936Interior views of the Waverley Theatre, 92 Waverley Road, East Malvern, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St. Kilda showing stage, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St. Kilda showing upstairs foyer, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St. Kilda showing foyer, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St Kilda, 19361936[Majestic Theatre, 172 Flinders Street, Melbourne], c. 1936c. 1936Facade of Astor Theatre, St Kilda, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St. Kilda showing stalls seating, 19361936Interior of Astor Theatre, St. Kilda showing ground floor foyer ceiling, 19361936Vogue Picture Theatre, 28 Church Street, Hawthorn - opened April 1936, c. 1936c. 1936Stage, Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres, 1937?1937?Vi Malouf as a member of the Seiglinde Choir, performing at a Coronation pageant at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne, 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937"Padua Theatre, Brunswick, operated by Hoyts Theatres.", 19371937

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352 historic photos for Theatres and cinemas, taken between 1849 and 1957, gathered from across the suburbs by what their catalogue titles say. They span 10 decades, with the most from the 1940s (191). All are from State Library Victoria; each photo links to its original record.