Market Street Cinema, Movie theatre in Mid-Market district, San Francisco, US
Market Street Cinema was a large movie theatre in San Francisco's Mid-Market district with seating for 1,485 people. The building at 1077 Market Street featured standard projection equipment and operated as a film venue for many decades.
The cinema began in 1912 as the Imperial Theater, founded by David and Sid Grauman, then became the Premiere Theatre in 1929 and United Artists Theatre in 1931. It closed permanently in 2013 and was approved for demolition in 2015.
The theatre hosted the world premiere of the movie Dirty Harry on December 22, 1971, marking a significant moment in San Francisco's film exhibition history.
The cinema remained open until February 2013 and is no longer accessible to visitors today. Its location on Market Street in central San Francisco is easy to reach and walk past.
The world premiere of Dirty Harry took place here in December 1971, making it a significant venue for major film releases in San Francisco. This screening established the theatre's role in the city's cinema history.
GPS coordinates: 37.78217,-122.41137
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42
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