The establishment of Birch Carroll and Coyle as a regional Queensland consortium 1909-1923.

From: Journal of Australian Studies | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

In 1923 a newly formed Birch Carroll and Coyle consortium embarked upon unprecedented plans to construct picture palaces throughout regional Queensland. Its aim was to provide theatre-goers with pleasant and comfortable venues for both live performances and film. While the reputation of the Birch Carroll and Coyle Company is now established Australia-wide, its vision of modern picture palaces for regional Queensland had a long gestation period which has received little critical attention. For while the contribution of the participants, particularly of the Carrolls, to the film ...

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