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NICKELODEON [2 records]

Record 1 2006-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
  • Cinematography
DEF

A small storefront motion picture theatre, [built in the United States] in the days of silent film ...

OBS

... from nickel, the price of admission, and Odeon, a Greek word for theatre.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
  • Cinématographie
DEF

[...] salle fixe installée en Amérique dans des hangars ou des boutiques désaffectées aménagés pour les projections.

OBS

«Odéon» est tiré d'un mot grec qui signifie «théatre où l'on chante» tandis que «nickel» est la dénomination courante de la pièce de cinq cents [prix d'entrée] dans ces temples cinématographiques [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
DEF

formerly, a motion-picture theater, variety show, etc. where admission was five cents ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
DEF

nom populaire des premières salles de cinéma aux États-Unis (parce que le prix d'entrée était de 5 cents, soit une pièce de nickel).

Spanish

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