Motor City Marquees: A Comprehensive Reference to Motion Picture Theaters in the Detroit Area, 1906-1992

by Stuart Galbraith IV

From early nickelodeons to modern multiplexes, this reference work reflects the rich movie theater tradition of the Detroit area through 1992. Each entry includes the theater's name and address, year opened, architect (when appropriate), number of seats, and a brief history. Heavily illustrated.

189 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Stuart Eugene Galbraith IV is an American film historian, film critic, essayist, and audio commentator. He lives in Kyoto.

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely essential book if you love historic movie theatres. It is incredibly comprehensive. It may take some time and effort to find this book, but it is well-worth it.