Historical Marker
Samuel Elbert
Historical marker location:
Savannah, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Louisville Road and Martin Luther King Boulevard on Louisville Road.)
Marker installed: 2007
1740 - 1788.
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.