Douglass Theatre

Historical marker location:

355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Macon, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (U.S. 80) and Mulberry Street Lane, on the right when traveling south on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.)

Historic Macon Music Registry.

The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.