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JackCoursey commented about Capri Theatre on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:37 pm

Here is a current photo of the Capri: View link

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JackCoursey commented about Mi-De-Ga Theatre on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:35 pm

Here is a current photo of the Mi De Ga: View link

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JackCoursey commented about Belle Meade Theatre on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:32 pm

Here is a very recent photo of the theatre:http://www.flickr.com/photos/92318075@N00/17496497/in/photostream/. It is currently slated to become a grocery store.

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JackCoursey commented about Polk Theatre on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:26 pm

Sorry, make that View link

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JackCoursey commented about Polk Theatre on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:24 pm

A 2004 photo of the Polk can be viewed at View link

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JackCoursey commented about Cobb Cinema on Jun 8, 2005 at 7:07 pm

Here’s a shot of the Cobb circa 12/04 or 12/03 View link

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JackCoursey commented about Stonemont Theatre on Jun 7, 2005 at 12:06 pm

I think the Ben Hill (est.1970 ?) was part of the Eastern Federal from the get go (they’re attempt to cash in on the Greenbrier Mall/Westgate market controlled by the Georgia Theatre chain.) I recall seeing Willy Wonka there during its initial run. Aside from the fact that both the Ben Hill and Stonemont began and ended their careers as twins, I don’t think there were any other similarities between the two.

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JackCoursey commented about North Springs Cinema Grill on Jun 7, 2005 at 11:52 am

Since the North Springs is still somewhat intact (based on a cursory view of the property last year) do you think it could be fitted for Cinerama?

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JackCoursey commented about Stonemont Theatre on Jun 6, 2005 at 7:16 pm

Thanks Sam! The ABC theatres were my favourite circuit during my tenure in Marthasville. Didn’t they also build a triple down around Morrow before Plitt bought them out?

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JackCoursey commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Jun 5, 2005 at 7:11 pm

Are your photos posted anywhere on the web? It would be great to see the place again. What ever became of the Stone Mount? I can’t recall if it was an ABC or Plitt operation, but do remember that it wasn’t too bad of a venue.

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JackCoursey commented about Marietta Star Cinema on Jun 3, 2005 at 9:13 pm

I can’t stir up too much emotion at the passing of the T & C. It wasn’t very distinctive and whatever redeeming qualities it had were lost when the main auditorium was twinned.

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JackCoursey commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Jun 3, 2005 at 8:41 pm

Next time you’re at the downtown library, check the old Cole and Polk directories from 1915 to date. In the early editions (circa 1900-1940) you’ll probably need to look under the heading of “Movie or Motion Picture Theatres. The later editions have all of the listings under Theatres.
Ms Marsh site is as inconspicuous as she was. Oakland is the Dunwoody for the dead.

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JackCoursey commented about Tara Theatre on Jun 3, 2005 at 8:20 pm

Tara, thy days are numbered.

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JackCoursey commented about Emory Theatre on Jun 3, 2005 at 8:18 pm

I don’t have a clue. It can’t recall there being another cinema that close to the Emory.

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JackCoursey commented about Tara Theatre on Jun 3, 2005 at 6:10 pm

Why not revert the main auditorium back to a single screen and put in statium seating? Was the main auditorium originally configured for cinerama? I never had the fortune to visit the theatre during the very few years it was a single screen.

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JackCoursey commented about Emory Theatre on Jun 3, 2005 at 5:20 pm

The last theatres I knew of which were equipped with 70mm were the Fox, Tara, 12 Oaks, Delk, Towne Center, the Plitt Phipps Plaza, Stone Mount Twin and Merchants Walk. This was back in the late 70s, early 80s. I’m pretty sure the Fox still has 70MM and possibly the Tara. Was the North Dekalb about the same layout as the Lakewood? What was the capacity seating for these the theatres both prior to and after conversion to twins?

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JackCoursey commented about Emory Theatre on Jun 2, 2005 at 8:19 pm

Storey, not Story, got it! Didn’t they also run a couple of theatres in Tennessee and Alabama as well?
Bummer about the closing of the Delk. Was there when it was being built in the 1980s. One of the last theatres constructed in the area with curtains that actually worked and 70mm projection.

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JackCoursey commented about Fifth Avenue Theatre on Jun 2, 2005 at 8:03 pm

Have received word that the Fifth Avenue building still exist, but no word to date as to what, if any, of the theatres' interiors are still intact. Please update if you have any additional information.

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JackCoursey commented about Emory Theatre on Jun 2, 2005 at 6:56 pm

My murky memory is beginning to solidify! I do remember Laura Antonelli although I don’t recall any of her films right off hand. I am still unable to recall the interior of the Emory, but the description of the North Dekalb was right on the mark. What ever became of the Story chain? Didn’t they also own a couple of television stations, like WAGA in Atlanta?

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JackCoursey commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Jun 2, 2005 at 6:31 pm

Thank you all! I do recall the Weis. It was located on the corner of Peachtree and 13th about ½ block down from Colony Square. Rather cryptic account of Ms Mitchell. It’s been a very long time since I have heard this story and it strikes a cord. She was one swell gal.

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JackCoursey commented about Emory Theatre on Jun 2, 2005 at 12:19 pm

The association between the Emory & North Dekalb was based on my finite memory of the theatres. In that both have been gone for over twenty years and with no available photographs of the theatres in which to reference, I posted a log on each in hopes that someone can help fill in the spots that time has erased. What I recall is that both had a stark white foyer and lobby and, for lack of a better description, an understated colonial theme. Prior to North Dekalbs’ conversion to a twin, didn’t it have the same type of stage as the Emory?

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JackCoursey commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Jun 1, 2005 at 7:03 pm

Do you happen to know where on 13th Street the theatre is/was located and if it is still standing? I have one listing for an Art Cinema at 293 Peachtree St NW, but I think this was an adult cinema.

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JackCoursey commented about Royal Theatre on May 31, 2005 at 4:53 pm

Good golly this place is swell! How much of the interior is still intact?

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JackCoursey commented about Ritz Theatre on May 27, 2005 at 10:01 pm

I know of only 2 theatres in Livingston at this point in time, the Livingston and the Classic. The Livingston was located at 306 Broad St and the Classic (which is now a restaurant) at 104 W. Court Square. Will post if I come across anything more.

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JackCoursey commented about Gordon Theatre on May 25, 2005 at 11:27 am

Here’s (atlantatimemachine.com/commercialbldgs/gtheatre.htm )a now & then photo of the Gorden from the Georgia State Unv. photo archive. Strange it’s uncanny resemblance to the West End.