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When Dayton Went to the Movies: A History of Motion Picture Theaters in Dayton

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In 1896 the Park Theater presented the first motion picture in Dayton. by 1906 Dayton's first all-movies picture house opened. Nicknamed "The Electric" it was an immediate success. Over time over 90 theaters would open and close in Dayton. "When Dayton Went to the Movies" tells you their fate. Full of history and photographs, this book is a must for anyone who loves movies.

142 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

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Curt Dalton

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