Michigan Movie Theatres: A Pictorial History - Softcover

Doyle, Michael V.

 
9780967757025: Michigan Movie Theatres: A Pictorial History
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0967757029 ISBN 13: 9780967757025
Publisher: Boreal Press, 2003

Synopsis

America has always lived for its movies. From vaudeville’s humble beginnings, through two world wars, and finally television and the internet, moviegoing has endured as a great American pastime.

From the movie palace of the 1920s to the multiplex of the twenty-first century, here are Michigan’s premier theatres—past and present. Each major city in Michigan is represented. Some of the theatres are still in operation, some are closed and in need of rescue, while, sadly, many others are gone. Over seventy theatres are carefully detailed in this book, through historic photos and well-researched text.

The book also looks behind the curtain at the families who built movie house empires in Michigan (often on a shoestring). Major architectural styles and movie posters are featured as well. Loaded with nostalgia and optimistic about the future of the industry, this book is for anyone who loves movies and Michigan history.

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About the Author

Michael V. Doyle, Ph.D., is professor at Michigan State University and an avid collector of Hollywood memorabilia. He grew up in Grand Rapids and now lives in East Lansing.

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Publisher
Boreal Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0967757029
ISBN 13 
9780967757025
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144