Renown Theatre

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Hoyts Renown Theatre 378 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick, VIC - 1937

Photo - Kevin Adams

The grand opening of the Renown was on the evening of Wed June Ist, 1921. On the night Councillor Packer, Mayor of Caulfield confronted with sustained enthusiastic applause spoke glowingly of the extensive Hoyts refurbishment, and then officially declared the packed theatre open. The proceeds of the night went to the Victorian Institute for the blind & the Blind Soldiers Association. Hoyts decided to continue the policy of film supported by live entertainment, and Mr Foster was asked to return to his position of musical director and lead the Renown symphony orchestra of 8 musicians. The Renown continued to operate profitably and was extensively refurbished, including the modernization of the facade in 1940.

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