Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Art deco movie theater in Cremorne, Sydney, Australia
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is a cinema in Cremorne, Sydney, featuring six screening rooms with varying sizes and designs for different types of films. The main auditorium displays ornate art deco patterns and architectural details that reflect the building's classic era design.
The building was designed by architect George Newton Kenworthy and opened in 1935 as a flagship cinema for the growing audience of Sydney filmgoers. A major restoration in the 1980s returned the venue to its original splendor and ensured its continuing role as a popular cinema.
The venue houses a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ from California that plays during special screenings, creating a sense of classic cinema magic. Audiences experience this musical accompaniment as part of the traditional movie-going ritual that shaped entertainment in earlier decades.
The cinema is located on Military Road in Cremorne with parking available behind the building and at the nearby Cremorne Town Centre. Arriving early during busy times helps secure good seating, as the venue fills up quickly for popular screenings.
Each of the six screening rooms carries its own name - Rex, Arcadia, Lounge, Orpheum, Walsh, and Hayden - giving each space a distinct identity. Regular visitors recognize these names as part of the cinema's character and use them when discussing their favorite rooms.
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