Amherst 3 Theatre
3500 Main Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14226
3500 Main Street,
Buffalo,
NY
14226
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Dipson Theatres (Official)
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Operated by: Dipson Circuit
Architects: G. Morton Wolfe
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Previous Names: Amherst Theatre
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
716.834.7655
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The Amherst Theatre was opened by Dipson Theatres on January 18, 1942 with Jimmy Lydon in “Henry Aldrich for President” & George Sanders in “The Gay Falcon”. It had 1,186 seats in its single auditorium. On December 22, 1967 the Amherst Theatre received a physical upgrade as well as changing its format from art house movies to more mainstream fare.
Dipson Theatres is also revamping the interior of the theatre and replacing the old movie house’s 1940’s marquee. On December 20, 1979 it was converted into a triple-screen theatre.
The theatre now features new carpeting, a new projection system, and a THX-certified sound system.
The theatre is also adding more leg room dropping attendance from 750 seats to 690.
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Been thinking about this theater again recently and remembering my college times at UB. Some other films I can remember seeing at this theater during the 80’s include:
JAGGED EDGE, WHITE NIGHTS, QUICKSILVER, THAT’S LIFE!, PLATOON, NO MAN’S LAND, FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, BACK TO THE FUTURE (re-release) and TOP GUN (also a re-release).
Back then, I had not learned to appreciate art films yet, so I usually stuck with whatever mainstream films this theater would get. I regret not seeing BLUE VELEVET, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS and THE LAST EMPEROR on screen when they premiered at this theater and had a very long run.
Phone number in 1960: UNiversity 7655
I seem to remember that before they carved this theater into 3 screens, the ceiling had a motiff that somewhat resembled an old-fashioned tombstone radio.
Nice theatre Buffalo.
Saw my first movie here with my cousin, father and uncle in 1958: WHITE WILDERNESS.
Installed recliners late last year along with new carpeting and bigger screens (last time I attended I was in one of the smaller theaters, I believe it sat around 80).
I attended UB from 1984-1989 and saw many movies here, especially when I lived right across the street in the dorms. Along with Tops, it’s one of the few businesses still open from that era, with Record Theater closing very recently. I saw ‘The Wall’ (Pink Floyd) and ‘Platoon’ at this theater for the first time (I’ve seen each multiple times since then), but those two in particular stand out. I’ll always link the power of those films with the Amherst Theater.
Small grand opening ad posted.
the “all new” Amherst theatre opened on December 22, 1967. Ad posted.
screens 2 & 3 opened with little fanfare on December 20th, 1979. Ad posted.