The Ritz Cinema, Art Deco movie theater in Randwick, Australia
The Ritz Cinema is a movie theater in the Randwick area, designed with curved walls and linear geometric patterns in the Art Deco style. The main auditorium seats around 900 people, with additional screening rooms showing different films.
The theater was designed and built in 1937 by architect Aaron Bolot and marked an important addition to Sydney's entertainment venues. The building reflects the design style that was popular across Australia during that period.
The cinema operates on traditional Gadigal and Bidjigal lands, presenting both mainstream releases and independent films throughout multiple screening rooms.
The venue operates throughout the day and evening when screenings take place. Visitors should check ahead to see what films are currently showing, as the program changes regularly.
Outside the entrance sits an Australian Film Walk of Fame with plaques honoring notable names from the country's film industry. These tributes draw cinema fans looking to find their favorite actors or directors commemorated.
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