CAARP: Cinema and Audience Research Project

Dux Photoplays, Albert Park

Venue Summary
Name	Dux Photoplays, Albert Park
Address	47 O'Grady Street, Albert Park, Victoria 3206
Operation Dates	1912-06-29 - 1920-01-01
Capacity	1200
Suburban/Country	Suburb
Purpose	Cinema
Screens	1
Roles	1912-06-29 - 1920-01-01 : Exhibitor : Hoyts Theatres Limited / Skyline Theatre / Hoyts Drive-In Theatre

Venue Comments
The building, situated on a residential street was established in 1885 and original used as a church. Opened as a picture theatre in 1911/12 under Mr. A H. Kent. According to Walters, Hoyts took over the Dux Theatre in Albert Park in 1923.( Walters, p. 245) References 1911 'METROPOLITAN.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 14 November, p. 5, viewed 6 April, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11631826 Hanson, I 2001, 'The Albert Park trio' Cinema Record, Iss. 31, First Quarter, pp.6-13. Walters, T 2009 The Picture Palaces of Melbourne

Venue Events
Event Date	Name of Venue	Address	Latitude / Longitude	Capacity	Suburban	Purpose	Screens
1912-06-29	Dux Photoplays, Albert Park	47 O'Grady Street Albert Park Victoria 3206	-37.842984 144.953841	1200	Suburb	Cinema	1