Plaza Theatre
Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (404) 873-1939
10/27/2006 Posted by jaymaygm
Just read George LeFont sold the Plaza Theater. But thank goodness, someone else bought it. It is the oldest movie theater in the city, since 1939. My mother went to see movies here. The Plaza Shopping Center on Ponce was the first true shopping center for those with auto's, with off-street parking. Long gone is the Plaza Pharmacy Store, and their famous soda fountain, with egg salad sandwiches. But The Majestic still rules, for quirky breakfasts. Saturday's were a ritual at The Plaza. The Three Stooges, Spanky & Our Pals, Marilyn Monroe, and later the Rocky Horror Show, and John Waters movies, with Divine. And throwing popcorn off the balcony, and hiding under the seats, to catch the afternoon movies, without having to pay extra. Check it out. May it live for at least as long as I do. It would be great if the new owners did a "retro" Film Festival yearly, showing "The Women", the original opening movie, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. George, thanks for many great years!
Pros: Living Atlanta History!
Cons: Needs To Show Vintage Movies!
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