Grand Theater
2055 Metairie Road,
Metairie,
LA
70001
2055 Metairie Road,
Metairie,
LA
70001
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The November 14, 1956 issue of Motion Picture Exhibitor said that “United Theatres completed renovation and refurbishing of the Grand, Metairie, La..”
Closed October 13, 1971 with The Computer Who Wore Shoes and King of the Grizzlies as a token screening following a run of adult titles ending in September of 1972 as a form of settlement.
The Grand opened Oct. 7, 1942 with “Maisie Gets Her Man.” It was part of the United Theaters chain.
According to the N.O. States, “The exterior is of white stucco but the central section over the box office lends a yellow background of reflecting structural glass for the varigated neon lights on the marquee. Instead of the usual lighting under the marquee, the illumunation is provided by a vivid neon floral pattern.” In 1968, the floundering United Theaters closed the Grand. It was reopened by Johnny Breeland showing pornographic films. The Grand was raided three times for obscenity in 1971, resulting in the sheriff padlocking the theater after the last raid in September that year.
Undated photo added credit NOLA.com.
This building is now being used as a day care center.