The Marina Picture Palace, opened on June 24th, 1927, in Rosebery, NSW, was designed by architect William de Putron in an Inter-War free-classical style. Originally built for silent films and stage theatre, it featured a painted screen and vaudeville dressing rooms. The foyer had twin stairs leading to the dress circle.
Over time, the cinema adapted with new technologies, including a major refit in 1939, and later specialized in Greek-language films in the 1960s. After closing in 1984, it briefly operated as a video store before shutting down in 2002. The building has since remained vacant, with plans to preserve...Read More
The Marina Picture Palace, opened on June 24th, 1927, in Rosebery, NSW, was designed by architect William de Putron in an Inter-War free-classical style. Originally built for silent films and stage theatre, it featured a painted screen and vaudeville dressing rooms. The foyer had twin stairs leading to the dress circle.
Over time, the cinema adapted with new technologies, including a major refit in 1939, and later specialized in Greek-language films in the 1960s. After closing in 1984, it briefly operated as a video store before shutting down in 2002. The building has since remained vacant, with plans to preserve the façade and develop the site.
Own a piece of this historic cinema with high-quality photographic art prints that capture the legacy and beauty of the Marina Picture Palace. Explore the collection below and bring vintage cinematic history into your home with stunning art prints.
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