The Lost Suburban Cinemas of Melbourne

In The Lost Suburban Cinemas of Melbourne, David Kilderry explores the fondly remembered suburban cinemas that closed between the 1950s and 1980s.

David examines the films and operators of former picture palaces, fleapits, and suburban twins, and why they eventually closed. He will also discuss why some old cinemas have not only survived but prospered, while others haven't. It's a nostalgic and fun-filled look at your favourite cinemas of yesteryear.

Illustrated with images from the author's collection, and other rarely seen collections,

David Kilderry has spent more than 40 years in cinemas and drive-ins. He has worked for chains and independents and operated a successful theatre. His cinema career ranged from entry-level projection roles to local and international executive positions. David has extensive experience in radio, TV, drive-in documentaries and feature films including Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey (2022) and The Lost City of Melbourne (2022).

David has been a long-time member of the Cinema & Theatre Historical Society (CATHS) and the Cinema Pioneers, where he served as Victorian branch president.

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