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Teatro Solis, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
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Teatro Solis, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
Solis Hotel, Teatro Solis (theatre and cinema) and Diario del Plata (newspaper office), Montevideo, Uruguay, South America. The cinema is showing the 1925 film The New Commandment starring Ben Lyon and Blanche Sweet. Date: circa 1925
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Blanche Cinema Columns Corinthian Diario Latin Lyon Montevideo Movie Movies Neoclassical Newspaper Office Pedestrians Pediment Pillars Plata Solis Sweet Symbol Teatro Uruguay 1925 Commandment
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur of Teatro Solis in Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, circa 1925. The image showcases a bustling city scene, with the Solis Hotel, Teatro Solis, and Diario del Plata newspaper office forming a striking architectural trio. The Neoclassical design of the buildings, with their Corinthian columns, pediments, and intricate details, exudes an air of elegance and sophistication. At the center of the image, Teatro Solis, Montevideo's iconic theatre and cinema, proudly displays a sun symbol on its pediment, symbolizing the light and enlightenment brought by the arts. The theatre is in the midst of screening a classic silent film, "The New Commandment," starring Ben Lyon and Blanche Sweet. The cinema's marquee, with the film's title and the actors' names, adds to the vibrant energy of the scene. The Solis Hotel, to the left, welcomes guests with its grand entrance and sweeping staircase. The Diario del Plata newspaper office, to the right, is a hub of activity, with pedestrians hurrying past, engrossed in their daily routines. The pavement is filled with the sounds of horse-drawn carriages and the chatter of passersby. This photograph is a snapshot of Montevideo's rich history, offering a glimpse into the city's vibrant cultural scene during the 1920s. The classical architecture, the bustling streets, and the timeless allure of the cinema make this image a captivating reminder of a bygone era.
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