This question was somewhat addressed a few months ago in an article in the Tennesseen on what was being done to try to save the theatre. This article implied that a group would be meeting with the proprietors of the Belcourt and other similar operations such as the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville and the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga to get some suggestions on how to both save and sustain the Franklin. No word on the outcome. All that is sure at this point is that the FRANKLIN THEATRE WILL CLOSE IN DECEMBER 2006.
This is a very peculiar and unique design to say the least. I say, based on its façade, that it’s style is Moorish plus something else (hence the pentagon over the main entrance). This building looks as if it were to have been a Masonic Temple instead of a theatre.
Saw Woody Allen’s “Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex, But Were Afraid To Ask†at the Hilltop. The theatre was initially a twin when it opened as a Jerry Lewis Cinema and the third auditorium was added after the circuit folded. The Hilltop ran a rather eccentric fair and drew in folks from as far away as northeast Atlanta. The Hilltop was one of those quirky venues which attracted a fun and lively crowd.
The Belmont was architecturally unremarkable with little to no ornamentation in either the lobby or auditorium. After the theatre closed, it became a women’s clothier’s retail store. The theatre shared the same space with WYNX radio, the theatre lobby and auditorium on the main level and the projection booth and the radio station on the second floor. If the radio station is still in the centre, what remains of the theatre should still be there as well.
Here are photos of the Paramount: 1, 2, 3, 4
Here are archive photos of the Tennessee: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Here is a photo of the Crescent circa 1976.
Wasn’t able to locate any information on the later Ritz, but did come across this photo of the original theatre.
Is this an expansion of the single screen Westown Ultra Vision built back in 1971?
Here is a photo of Soulsville U.S.A.
Here are photos of the Paramount 1, 2, 3
Here are photos of the Bijou 1, 2, 3
Here are a couple of 2005 photos of the Green Hills: 1, 2, 3
Yes!
Here is a 2005 photo of the theatre.
This is a more direct link to the photos 1, 2, 3,4
This question was somewhat addressed a few months ago in an article in the Tennesseen on what was being done to try to save the theatre. This article implied that a group would be meeting with the proprietors of the Belcourt and other similar operations such as the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville and the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga to get some suggestions on how to both save and sustain the Franklin. No word on the outcome. All that is sure at this point is that the FRANKLIN THEATRE WILL CLOSE IN DECEMBER 2006.
This is a very peculiar and unique design to say the least. I say, based on its façade, that it’s style is Moorish plus something else (hence the pentagon over the main entrance). This building looks as if it were to have been a Masonic Temple instead of a theatre.
Here is a photo of the exterior side wall of the former Regal Theatre.
Here is a photo of a Court Theatre in nearby Camden, TN. I am wondering if the address on this photo might be in error.
This telephone number will put you through to the group which is heading the campaign to save the theatre: (615) 591-8500.
Here are some 2006 photos of the State 1, 2, 3
Here is an archive photo of the theatre.
Here is an archive photo of the theatre.
Here is a recent photo of the Park Theater.
Saw Woody Allen’s “Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex, But Were Afraid To Ask†at the Hilltop. The theatre was initially a twin when it opened as a Jerry Lewis Cinema and the third auditorium was added after the circuit folded. The Hilltop ran a rather eccentric fair and drew in folks from as far away as northeast Atlanta. The Hilltop was one of those quirky venues which attracted a fun and lively crowd.
The Belmont was architecturally unremarkable with little to no ornamentation in either the lobby or auditorium. After the theatre closed, it became a women’s clothier’s retail store. The theatre shared the same space with WYNX radio, the theatre lobby and auditorium on the main level and the projection booth and the radio station on the second floor. If the radio station is still in the centre, what remains of the theatre should still be there as well.
Click on where it says Here in the post above and it will take you to the site of the photo.
Here is a relatively recent photo of the North Main. It appears salvageable.