Studio One Theatre
2301 E. Magnolia Avenue,
Knoxville,
TN
37917
2301 E. Magnolia Avenue,
Knoxville,
TN
37917
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Previously operated by: ABC Southeastern Theatres, Plitt Theatres, Wilby-Kincey
Previous Names: Park Theatre
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- Jun 18, 2010 — "Jaws"... Happy 35th!
- May 14, 2010 — Please Post Today, May 14 --- "Jaws," Happy 35th
- Mar 2, 2010 — Happy 45th, "The Sound Of Music"
The Park Theatre opened September 12, 1938 with Ginger Rogers in “Vivacious Lady”. On May 9, 1975 it was renamed Studio One Theatre. It was closed on June 10, 1982 with Richard Pryor in “Some Kind of Hero” I think the Park Theatre/Studio One Theatre became a media production centre.
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I lived in Knoxville in the 70’s, and for much of that time lived in East Knoxville, only a few blocks from the Park/Studio One. At that time, it was the only indoor theatre in Knoxville that wasn’t downtown or in West Knoxville along Kingston Pike, and also the last neighborhood theatre. I saw quite a few movies there, including HAROLD AND MAUDE. I am sad that the building is gone.
Bob Brown
The very first movie I ever saw in a theater was ‘the Tingler’ with Vincent price,at the Park Theater.This was in 1959 and I was 5 years old. It was a typical William Castle film,and I remember a stretcher in the lobby in case someone fainted,and they had a row of seats blocked off. Just before the film began,a guy came in with a small wire cage and sat in the middle of that row. I heard that some seats were wired to give a mild shock but mine wasn’t.
I saw many films there over the years,as I lived in East Knoxville (Burlington) myself. I saw PATTON there.
The theater would still be standing today if not for Knoxville’s mayor at the time,Victor Ashe (well known for tearing things down). The building was being negotiated for by someone willing to restore and use it,when Mr Ashe ordered it demolished. A few hours with a bulldozer destroyed years of memories for myself and many others. Thanks,Victor.
At the link below is a small photo of the Park Theatre from about 1947:
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THE JOHN HUSTON FILM … THE BIBLE… WAS STILL RUNNING AFTER A VERY LONG RUN. IT WAS RESERVED SEATING ONLY. TICKETS WERE $ 2.00 A SEAT FOR EVENING SHOWS AND $1.50 FOR MATINEES. YOU HAD TO CALL FOR SEATS. WOW. THIS WAS SEPT. 25 1967.
Does anyone have pictures of the park theatre or know how to find any?my email is
If anyone has any pictures they wold like to share of park theatre,please post them.we would love to see all.
This opened on September 12th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.
and became the Studio One on May 9th, 1975. Another ad posted.
Can anyone remember what the feature was for the week of 15 July, when Star Wars came to town?
Fotomac, The movie playing on July 15, 1977 was “The Deep”.