Usage of 'in front of'

[Daemon99]

1) As the way behind the Great Mall was blocked, I walked from in front of it to reach the theatre.
2) As the way behind the Great Mall was blocked, I walked across in front of it to reach the theatre.

Can someone please tell me if the above two sentences are correct and mean the same?
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[Kitosdad]

Hi D, the second sounds better, but both would be understood.
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