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Capitol Theatre, Melbourne

Australia, c. 1950
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Capital Theatre

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Cinema orchestras and organs

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Cinema chair from the Barkly Theatre in Footscray

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A Postcard from the MCG

Australia, 1958
Similarity: 78%

Palais Pictures

Australia, c. 1927
Similarity: 77%

Stanfield Holliday at the organ of the Capitol Theatre

Australia, c. 1946
Similarity: 77%

The Capitol

Australia, APR 2008
Similarity: 77%

Theatre Royal: Castlemaine

Australia, 2010
Similarity: 76%

Picture palaces

Australia, 2003
Similarity: 76%

Star Theatre advertising world premiere of Jedda

Australia, 1955
Similarity: 75%

Australian theatrical poster

Similarity: 75%

Cover of Filmnews July 1979

Australia, 1979
Similarity: 75%

Jedda opening night audience at the Star Theatre

Australia, 1955
Similarity: 75%

Magic lantern slide (View of Melbourne)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Similarity: 74%

Basically Black cast photo

Australia, 1972
Similarity: 74%

Magic lantern slide (Melbourne Town Hall)

c. 1910
Similarity: 74%

Advance Australia

Australia, 1950-1955
Similarity: 74%

A Postcard from Robinvale

Australia, 1951
Similarity: 74%

Magic lantern slide (Parliament House, Melbourne)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Similarity: 74%
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