movie palace

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English

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a US movie palace in Richmond, VA

Etymology

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From the romantically decorated facades and interiors of the theaters.

Noun

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movie palace (plural movie palaces)

  1. (US, historical) An elaborately decorated motion picture theater, principally constructed from 1910 to 1950.

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