TEXAS: MOVIE THEATRE, 1939. Children in front of a movie theatre, Alpine, Texas

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TEXAS: MOVIE THEATRE, 1939. Children in front of a movie theatre, Alpine, Texas

TEXAS: MOVIE THEATRE, 1939.
Children in front of a movie theatre, Alpine, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1939

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1939 Alpine Back Children Cinema Entertainment Entrance Great Depression Movie Theater New Deal Rear View Recreation Russell Southwest Summer Texas Town Young

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. This photograph takes us back to a simpler time - the summer of 1939 in Alpine, Texas. In front of a charming movie theatre stands a group of young children, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. They are dressed in their Sunday best; boys wearing suspenders and caps while girls don delicate dresses with bows adorning their hair. The image captures the essence of early American entertainment during the Great Depression era. As families struggled through economic hardships, this movie theatre provided an escape from reality for both young and old alike. The entrance to the cinema is adorned with posters advertising films that transported audiences to far-off lands or offered laughter amidst difficult times. Photographed by Russell Lee as part of his work for the Farm Security Administration's New Deal program, this snapshot serves as a reminder of how recreation played an essential role in lifting spirits during challenging periods. It showcases not only the architectural beauty but also highlights the importance placed on communal experiences within small Southwestern towns like Alpine. As we gaze upon these innocent faces peering out from behind us, we can't help but wonder about their dreams and aspirations - what movies they were about to watch or which adventures awaited them beyond those theater doors. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to step back in time and appreciate how even simple pleasures brought joy amidst adversity.

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