Folly Theatre
501 Opelousas Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
70114
501 Opelousas Avenue,
New Orleans,
LA
70114
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Previously operated by: Theaters Service Co., United Theaters Inc.
Functions: Church
Previous Names: Foto's Folly Theatre
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The Folly Theatre, originally Philip Foto’s Folly Theatre, opened on November 15, 1915 in the Algiers section of New Orleans on Opelousas Street. In its early days, the Folly Theatre presented live stage shows and vaudeville in addition to movies, as well as hosting civic events. By the early 1940’s it was operated by United Theaters Inc. chain. Its theatrical days ended on May 7, 1961 with Tony Curtis in “The Great Imposter”. The former Folly Theatre is wonderfully preserved and in use today as a church.
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Here is a photo circa 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/yftjfzr
Interesting design – a long, narrow and low building – obviously all seating on one level – looks like it could have been a large ballroom originally – there are filled-in windows on the side.
Philip Foto opened the new-build, $37,500 Foto’s Folly Theatre on November 15, 1915. Sound was added to the venue to remain viable. United Theatres Circuit took on the venue losing Foto’s name. United closed the West Bank Folly Theatre following the May 7, 1961 showing of “The Great Impostor”