What is a Movie Palace?
The term “movie palace” can be used generally to refer to a movie theater, a facility where films are shown on the big screen, but most people use it specifically to refer to the grand cinema houses built between the 1910s and the 1950s. Thanks to the efforts of preservation organizations, numerous examples of movie palaces have survived to be enjoyed today, and such theaters often emphasize their historic value to customers. For modern viewers, taking in a show at a movie palace can be a real treat, especially in a well-maintained building, because it can feel like a trip back in time.