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Front Row: Missouri's Grand Theatres

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This is one of the best books on movie palaces. The writing is sharp--Dr. Bagley is a professional journalist and teacher of writing.

All her research is original--so this is the only book where you can find this information. The photos are sensational and someof them are breathtaking of the architectural designs on such theateers as the St. Louis Fox or Powell Hall.

This book is a treasure and I wish Dr. Bagley would write more.

I enjoyed reading Mary Bagley's book, The Front Row. I remember going to these old movie palaces when I was a kid. I like the way the movie houses are verbally described and the history of them related. I have found the book to be extremely accurate and a good photo collection.

The detail and time that went into such a book, it's hard to put it in words. After reading it and looking at the photos you can't help but wonder where have all the great movie houses have gone. If you talk a walk into the neighborhood of such places you would be ah struck to see the change. I feel that she has gone through great pain to try and capture the once thearters that use to be. It's hard to find people like this to go through the detail in discovering such movies houses. Thanks Mary for doing such a great job.

My name is Sarah Bagley, and I'm Mary Bagley's niece. I just wanted to say that It's one of the best books that my aunt has ever written.