Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace (2019)

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Celebrating the splendor and grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States, built when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, as were the venues designed to show them. The film also tracks the eventual decline of the palaces, through to today’s current preservation efforts. A tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in.

Director: April Wright
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 84 min
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Screenplay

Production: Drive-In Doc, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

architecture, archive footage, nostalgic, archival, architecture history, cinema history, film archives, usa cinema, movie theater

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More Films by Director: April Wright
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace about?
Celebrating the splendor and grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States, built when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, as were the venues designed to show them. The film also tracks the eventual decline of the palaces, through to today’s current preservation efforts. A tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in.
Who directed Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace was directed by April Wright.
Who stars in Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace stars Leonard Maltin, Richard L. Fosbrink, Matt Lambros, Ross Melnick, Barbara Twist.
How long is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace produced?
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace was produced in United States of America.