Lost cinemas of Rundle & Hindley Streets
| Open leg route | Allow 20 minutes | City centre |
What to expect along the trail
| Difficulty level | Easy |
| Length | 1.0 km open leg |
| Walking surfaces | Bitumen and pavement |
| Mobility suitability | Suitable for running |
| Dogs | Suitable for dog walking |
| Path width | Some narrow paved points |
| Possible hazards | On-road traffic |
| Amenities | Shaded seating Drinking fountains Toilets |
| Parking | Timed parking along Rundle Street and Hindley Street |
Located alongside the Richmond Hotel, this war-time single level 400-seat cinema, opened New Year’s Day 1943 as the Liberty Theatre.
Described as 'the aristocrat of intimate cinema', it became Adelaide's first art house, showing foreign films which were referred to as 'sizzlers'.
The large first floor display window was used to advertise its current attraction and the projection room was originally placed between the 1st and 2nd floors.
It was also known as the Curzon Theatre from 1952. The building was originally constructed in 1901-1902 for H L Vosz Ltd (reputedly Australia’s oldest glass, oil and colour business) to the design of architect English & Soward.
This business developed into Clarksons Ltd. It is currently used as a shop.
Known as: Liberty Theatre (1943-1952), Curzon Theatre (1952-1964).
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