Book launch: The Mysterious Disappearance of The Grosvenor
Join us for the much-anticipated book launch of the heritage publication, The Mysterious Disappearance of The Grosvenor - Summer Hill's Lost Movie Palaces. The Astonishing True Story of Summer Hill’s Colossal Lost Movie Palace.
The publication celebrates the centenary of the long-forgotten Hollywood movie palace in Sydney. Why was such a sumptuous cinema built in this location, and why did it suffer such a tragic fate? The 132-page photo storybook details the life and times of the Inner West’s 2000 seat luxury movie castle built 1930 and demolished in 1970.
About the Author
Celebrating a 50-year career in the Australian screen industry, PAUL BRENNAN was awarded THE CINEMA PIONEER OF THE YEAR in 2024 for services both business and innovation, restoration and recovery of lost films. Operating at least seven Australian cinemas over the decades culminating in a nine-year consultancy with Nationwide EVENT CINEMAS, Brennan excellent with rescuing renovating and reopening classic cinemas for a new era of exhibition.
Meet the author Paul Brennan for an engaging presentation and book signing.