{"product_id":"st-kilda-astor-theatre-1936-suburban-icon-poster","title":"St Kilda Astor Theatre 1936 Suburban Icon Poster","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ea6f972031dced8e\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-price\" id=\"main-product-price\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hidden-down-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hidden-down-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hidden-down-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hidden-down-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description hidden-down-md\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Astor Theatre opened its doors on Friday, 13 April 1936, it was a glamorous new cinema for St Kilda. More than 90 years later, its distinctive Art Deco architecture and famous neon sign remain almost as recognisable as they were on opening night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil 1967, the Astor operated as an independent suburban cinema, screening second-run films before becoming a Greek-language theatre. After closing in 1982, the theatre faced an uncertain future. Thankfully, the story didn’t end there. The Astor was restored, bringing its original colour scheme, lighting and vintage fittings back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s that sign. Installed in 1936, the vertical Astor neon sign is one of Melbourne’s oldest continuously operating neon signs. It once formed part of a much larger display, with a horizontal sign spelling out ASTOR above it and a grand star crowning the whole affair. After being struck by lightning several times during the 1950s, the upper section was removed, leaving the distinctive vertical sign we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astor continues to do what it has always done best: bringing people together for a night at the movies. Classic double features, cult favourites and new releases keep the lights glowing and the cinema alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Suburban Icons print tips its hat to the glorious Astor Theatre, with a bag of popcorn and a Choc-Top in hand, celebrating one of St Kilda’s most enduring icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suburban Icons Travel Posters","offers":[{"title":"A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)","offer_id":58245043093807,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)","offer_id":58245043126575,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 (42 × 59.4 cm)","offer_id":58245043159343,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm)","offer_id":58245043192111,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8629\/6623\/files\/St-Kilda-Astor-Theatre-Suburban-Icon-Poster-artwork.jpg?v=1784876907","url":"https:\/\/suburbanicons.com.au\/products\/st-kilda-astor-theatre-1936-suburban-icon-poster","provider":"Suburban Icons Travel Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}