The Ritz Cinema

Ritz Cinemas is a family-owned, independent cinema in Randwick, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, operating since it opened in July 1937. Built in 1937 and now Heritage-listed, it is described as one of only two original Art Deco cinemas remaining in Sydney. The site has expanded over time, with three theatres added in 1997, two more in 2001, and two more in 2023, making it a cinema multiplex. Its main theatre is described as one of the largest permanent cinema auditoriums in Sydney. Ritz Cinemas is part of Moving Story Entertainment, which comprises four historic cinemas, several annual film festivals and a film distribution arm.

Ritz Cinemas opened in July 1937. It was designed for $20,000 by Aaron Bolot, a Jewish migrant from Crimea. In 1954, Hoyts took over the lease from Macroy Theatres and immediately installed a 'Cinemascope' screen. The cinema is built in 1937 and now Heritage-listed, and is described as one of only two original Art Deco cinemas remaining in Sydney. It is family-owned and independent. Three theatres were added to the original site in 1997, a further two in 2001, and two more in 2023, making the Ritz a cinema multiplex in the heart of Sydney's eastern suburbs. Its main theatre is described as one of the largest permanent cinema auditoriums in Sydney. Ritz Cinemas is part of Moving Story Entertainment, which comprises four historic cinemas, several annual film festivals and a film distribution arm; the other cinemas are Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick, Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn and Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave (Melbourne), while the Sydney cinema is Ritz Cinemas in Randwick.

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1. 1Ritz Cinemasritzcinemas.com.au
2. 2History: Puttin’ on the Ritz Since 1937 - Ritz Cinemasritzcinemas.com.au
3. 3Moving Story Entertainment - Ritz Cinemasritzcinemas.com.au