A quick look at the history of movie theatres in Austin using photos and music from the collections of the Austin History Center. Directed by Mike Miller & Steve Schwolert. This film is a 2013 Faces of Austin selection. For more information, visit www.austintexas.gov/facesofaustin.
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He’s back! Conan O’Brien returning to ‘Tonight Show’ for first time since 2010 exit
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Sonequa Martin-Green bids farewell to historic role on "Star Trek: Discovery"
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Conan O'Brien to return to 'Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon for first time after firing
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Austin man charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct
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3 seek appointment to EPISD school board to replace Josh Acevedo
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UT Austin announces first round of DEI layoffs in compliance with Texas’s statewide ban
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