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The Far Paradise Scrapbook: cinema advertisement for Capitol Theatre
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Title:
The Far Paradise Scrapbook: cinema advertisement for Capitol Theatre
Year
1928
A large newspaper advertisement from Sydney's Capitol Theatre, for the McDonagh sister's film The Far Paradise (1928). This ad is in a scrapbook created by the sisters to document the release and response to the film.
As an added drawcard, the ad prominently features the star of the film, Miss Marie Lorraine (Isabel McDonagh), appearing in person to introduce the film.
The exact date and source for this advertisement are unknown.
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