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Jan Grefstad - Auckland Cinemas, part 2

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  • Description

    Spiral-bound volume containing a series of articles researched and written by Jan Grefstad and compiled by Allan Webb on Auckland cinemas.

    Articles cover a period from 1881 to 2003 and include the following: Admission prices in New Zealand; Alhambra, Karangahape Road; Amalgamated Theatres; Ambassador Theatre, Point Chevalier; Cameo Theatre, Grey Lynn; Capitol, Balmoral; Central Theatre and Otara Luxury Cinema, Papatoetoe; Cinerama Features; Classic Cinema, Queen Street - history and background; Delta Theatre, New Lynn; Devonport Pictures; Edendale, Sandringham; Empire Theatre, Dominion Road; Fire Engulfs Many Cinemas; Frank Goddard - projectionist; Fuller Family; Fuller's Opera House, Wellesley Street; Harmony Hall and Theatre, Herald Island; Henderson Pictures; Henry John Hayward; Hugh Oakley Browne; Impact of Talkies; Kosie, Mt Albert; Kosy Theatre, Blockhouse Bay; Majestic Theatre, Queen Street; Monterey Theatre, Howick; Moodabe Family; North Shore Pictures; Oddfellows Hall, Parnell; Odeon and Westend Theatres, Queen Street; Onehunga Pictures; Orpheus and Gaiety Theatres, Otahuhu; Panmure Theatres; Paragon and Star Theatres, Papakura; Peerless, Tatler, St Heliers; Princess Theatre, Dominion Road; Queen's Theatre, Queen Street; Regent Theatre, Epsom; Rialto, Newmarket; Royal Albert Hall, Albert Street; Royal Theatre, Kingsland; Sound synchronization; Southern Cross, Ellerslie; The Talkies Arrive; Town Hall, Auckland; Town Hall, Avondale; Town Hall, Henderson; Tudor, Remuera; Windsor Theatre, Ponsonby.

  • Other Id

    MS-2004-81 (Reference Number)

    3537 (Presto content ID)

    62580 (DBTextworks system ID)

    2004/81 (Registration number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Jan Grefstad - Auckland Cinemas, part 2
  • Primary Maker

     Mr Jan Grefstad

  • Date
    1881-2003
  • Physical Description

    1 x spiral-bound typescript volume ; 297 x 226 mm ; 207 pages

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Related Object Notes
    MS-2003-44
  • Subject Notes
    Jan Grefstad (1940-2002) was a well-known Auckland theatre proprietor, exhibitor, projectionist and historian. He was best known for his long (38 years) involvement with the Hollywood Theatre (formerly Grosvenor) in Avondale and the Classic Cinema in Queen Street. He was one of the founding members of the Film Buffs' Association and also a member of the NZ Exhibitor's Association, where he served on the Executive, and Avondale Businessmen's Association.
  • Credit Line
    Donated by Allan Webb on 12 July 2004.
  • Last Update
    21 Aug 2023
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