Picture Show Men 1922-2011

Picture Show Men tells the remarkable story of Greek migrant families who shaped Queensland's cinema culture across generations. From humble beginnings to thriving picture theatres, the Sourry and Sourris families built more than businesses - they built community spaces where stories, cultures and connections flourished. Drawing on personal memories, rare archival material and family collections, this richly illustrated publication traces a legacy of resilience, entrepreneurship and belonging. It is both a history of cinema exhibition in Queensland and an intimate portrait of migration, identity and cultural contribution - preserving a vital chapter of Australia's social and cultural heritage.