Peachtree Art Theatre
1137 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta,
GA
30309
1137 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta,
GA
30309
1 person
favorited this theater
Opened in the mid-1940’s it was closed in the mid-1970’s.
Contributed by
JackCoursey
Want to be emailed when a new comment is posted about this theater?
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater
Recent comments (view all 38 comments)
Is this the theatre your speaking of StanMalone?
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/13665
The address; “3340 Peachtree Road” sticks out in my brain but they must have knocked a lot down for it too look like this now.
A_Mclean/Stan Malone, according to my film ad archives, the Buckhead Art Cinema was located at 3073 Peachtree Road at Corner of E. Paces Ferry. I have ads from 1990.
The Buckhead Art Cinema at 3073 Peachtree Road was an all-adult house located across the street from Sears Roebuck, diagonal from the Capri Theatre. It was open in the early 70s (at least) thru the late 90s to early 00s as I remember. If it was still there today, it would be adjacent to the now closed “Geek Squad” store. Hope this helps.
Marcel, can you post one or two of the ads you have? It would definitely be appreciated.
Thanks to StanMalone, Marcel & Daryl for the help. I searched far and wide and couldn’t find a picture of the actual theater but I’m wondering if this side view of a store with the awning is in fact the place? I’m hoping one of you gentleman recognize the street and surrounding.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77074218@N03/?saved=1
On the above link, image #6 shows the location the best. Note the boarded up area on the camera side of the awning on the right side of the picture…that’s pretty much the location of the alcove entry to the old Buckhead Art Theatre or within just a few feet.
SOMEONE SENT ME A PICTURE! I don’t know how to post on its on page but here is an actual picture for those interested. Thanks to everybody for their help.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77074218@N03/?saved=1
A_Mclean: Your new photo link is as good as it gets. If you want to know more about the area around the Buckhead Art Theatre, I’ll be happy to provide.
Thanks Daryl but that place was just a part of my past and the picture AND the information meant a lot. Thanks again.
The Peachtree Art was a very nice theatre in the 1964 – ‘65 time frame. Its atmosphere enhanced the films it presented. I saw “Woman in the Dunes”, “He Who Must Die”,“Seance on a Wet Afternoon” and several others. Most, except for “Seance” had subtitles. It had a good sized screen (my guess 40 feet) and always flawless projection. Admission was $1.50, same as Fox, Roxy, etc. Around 1970 or '71, the Weiss chain tried to turn it into a first run theatre, but it soon succumbed to the hotel and office building boom.