Loew's Grand Theatre
157 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta,
GA
30303
157 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta,
GA
30303
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Built in 1893 as the DeGive Grand Opera House, it was remodeled in 1923 to become Loew’s Grand Theatre. It was here that the ‘Gala World Premiere’ of "Gone With The Wind" was held in 1939.
The Loew’s Grand Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and last used for storage, was damaged by fire in January 1978. It was demolished later in 1978.
The theater was memorialized by Davis Cone’s painting which can be viewed in Popcorn Palaces, available from Harry Abrams books.
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Incredible photos. Makes me sad. I use to go to the Loew’s Grand in the 70’s when they played all those black exploitation and exorcism movies. There was something special about being in that theatre. Of course it hadn’t been restored and was going down hill, but even a marginal movie playing there felt like an event of some kind. What a shame the city of Atlanta couldn’t see the specialness in that theatre. They destroyed another movie palace around the same time called the ROXY theatre. It just sickens me, even to this day.
http://cliffcarson.com
Marcus Loew was born on this date in 1870.
Here’s a link to B&W newsreel coverage of the world premiere of “Gone With the Wind” in 1939: britishpathe
“GWTW” stars return in 1961: britishpathe
Thanks for the 2 great links Tinseltoes.
What GREAT PICTURE,thanks.
I just obtained a stanchion that was in the Loews Grand during the Premier of Gone With the Wind. This piece is the size of a post at the bottom of a stairwell and is in the Art Deco style. I’m looking for photos of it during the Premier if anyone can help. I do have photos and I’ll try to post for y'all. I appreciate all the info I have already gotten from the great posts
Storyboy,there are some photos of the Premier at the Loews Grand in the photo section on Cinema Treasures, I also think there are some on this page,you will have to go through the comments to find them,Also you can click on my name and look at my photos there are some on there,you can uplaod them to your profile page by clicking on the favorites heart.
Thanks. I have send a few photos of it at the Loews duirng a number of movies in the 40-50’s. I’d really like to find it in the Loews during the Premier of GWTW. I’ll post a photo when I figure out how to do it. Looks like I have to post a link is that correct or can I copy and paste?
You can find 1 or more photos of the Premier on my page.Just click on the photo to enlarge and then click on the favorites heart sign and it show upload to your profile page.You can also leave a comment if you wish.