Clay Theatre
2261 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Parking is available on surrounding neighborhood streets.
Map
(415) 267-4893
Showtimes
Built in 1910. Operated by Landmark since 1991. The mighty Clay is one of the oldest theatres in San Francisco. Built in 1910 by the renown Naify brothers, builders of the first movie screen in town, the New Fillmore, the Clay was first a nickelodeon house. In April of 1935, Herbert Rosener reopened the Clay as The Clay International, a foreign film showcase. In the early 1970s, the theatre was part of the Surf Theatres group, run by pioneering San Francisco film exhibitor Mel Novikoff. In 1972, the Clay hosted the first midnight movie in San Francisco with the premiere of John Water's Pink Flamingos, and also hosted many other controversial films, including The Life of Brian. Since Landmark assumed management in 1991, the Clay has enjoyed such improvements as digital sound, new seats and an extensive refurbishment of its art deco and classic Greek accoutrements. The combination of classic appointments and modern amenities has helped keep the Clay a comfortable, laid-back place to see unique film programming for almost a century.
Amenities
1 Screen
Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, Dolby Stereo
More Info
Buy Advance Tickets Online
Advance Tickets and Landmark Discount Cards may also be purchased in person at the Clay Box Office during normal business hours.
Press
"One of San Francisco’s Best Movie Theaters" -Moviefone.com (February, 2010)
"Best Spot for a Rainy-Day Matinee" -7x7 Magazine (June, 2007)
"Best Movie Theatre for Making Out" -San Francisco Magazine (July, 2004)
Directions
VIA 22 FILLMORE, 1 CALIFORNIA OR 3 JACKSON BUS:
- Take the 22 Fillmore (runs 24 hours), 1 California or 3 Jackson bus to Fillmore & Sacramento St.
- We're on Fillmore between Sacramento and Clay St.
- Approximate walking time: 1 minute
VIA 38 GEARY BUS:
- Take the 38 Geary bus (runs 24 hours) to Geary and Fillmore St.
- Head north on Fillmore St.
- We're about 7 blocks up (0.4 miles)
- Approximate walking time: 5 minutes
VIA 2 CLEMENT OR 4 SUTTER BUS:
- Take the 2 Clement or 4 Sutter bus to Fillmore and Sutter St.
- Head north on Fillmore St.
- We're about 5 blocks up (0.3 miles)
- Approximate walking time: 3 minutes
VIA 24 DIVISADERO BUS:
- Take the 24 Divisadero bus (runs 24 hours) to Washington and Webster St.
- Head north on Washington St.
- Make a left onto Fillmore St.
- We're one block away
- Approximate walking time: 2 minutes