National Hills Theatre
2701 Washington Road,
Augusta,
GA
30909
2701 Washington Road,
Augusta,
GA
30909
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Yes, they did,But don’t forget that screen and 70mm presentation..
My favorite memory of this theater is that the seats rocked.
or better yet check out REMEMBERING PLITT THEATRES.on FB.
japatters any time a memory comes up add it here..lol.or any of our theatres,did you ever go out toSouthside Cinema.If you go to my facebook page i have many pictures from these theatres,ads,newstories.etc.enjoy.
Excited to read through these scribes. My most impactful memory…being a virgin girl from south Augusta to visit fancy NHills to watch “Basic Instinct” with new beau. Oh, gees. Balcony(?) cover was not enough. Wanted to crawl under the seat. Scrolled through scribes and saw “koi pond.” Remember that pond. Mention of NHills theater made me remember that I got my first pair of hiking boots (had to buy from boys' section) at JB White’s in 1996, compliments of my grandmother. Wow. CT has really resurrected some memories. THANK YOU! Wish I had more to contribute than nostalgic recollection. Now…on to Regency Mall and that fancy cinema that got built behind there…
This opened on November 18th, 1966. Grand opening ad in photo section.
From the Augusta Chroncile,dec 30 2011,augustachroncile.com,what is left of my National Hills theatre,Mainly that huge theatre is being converted into a 8.000 sq.ft. Ball room.and convention center,Being across from the Augusta National,home of the MASTERS,you can bet it will be used once a Year,and sit lifeless the rest of the year, What a waste,Called “THE LEGENDS CLUB” it won’t be open for regular folks.
trey,check out REMEMBERING PLITT THEATRES on facebook,several theatres from ATl and Augusta are on.
thanks trey.
Mike where is your faceook page? Message me the link on Facebook if you like, here is a link to my facebook profile https://www.facebook.com/livingdead70
Drove by my old theatre and workers are working on all that is left of the THe Theatre itself,Legends of Golf will house this old theatre during the MASTERS.thought about walking up and stealing a cement brick,still might do it,Dang I miss that wonderful old place, but on my Facebook page I have put plenty that haven’t made it on Cinematreasures.
Drove by my old theatre and workers are working on all that is left of the THe Theatre itself,Legends of Golf will house this old theatre during the MASTERS.thought about walking up and stealing a cement brick,still might do it,Dang I miss that wonderful old place, but on my Facebook page I have put plenty that haven’t made it on Cinematreasures.
there is a “REMEMBERING PLITT THEATRE” page on FACEBOOK for those interested in PLITT THEATRES.
Great opening night shot,the picture was in color when taken.
thanks Cherry for checking out “Home”.
2010 was 35mm.I was out of the business,but knew the staff there and projectionists.somewhere in all those older Posts I have listed all the 70mm to play there.
Mike, I would have loved to have seen 2001 in 70mm. However, I did see 2010 at National Hills, not sure it was in 70mm, but it was when the theater was equipped to do it still…… 2001 came out a little before my time.
Trey,you should have seen 2001 0n it in 70mm.
Cant say anything that has not been said before, Miss that 70mm screen……..
Glad you got on and retracted your comment, Mike. I’ve known Charles a long time and didn’t think he’d be involved in something like that. I’m also glad that I’m able to get back on CinemaTreasures! Had a while when I couldn’t get on for the life of me. Hope the bug is fixed and I’ll be back from time to time. Did anyone else have this problem?? Course, if they ARE having the problem, they can’t tell us BECAUSE THEY CAN’T GET ON!!! BTW, Mike, cool find on the picture of Forest Hill’s Drive-In.
“JEDI” June 3 1983.
National Hills played a lot of great movies,but so did thousands more.I only Know National Hills.Always a Disney Theatre we have “RASCAL” and “HANG YOUR HAT ON THE WIND” playing.July 4 1969 and Paul Newman is burning up that big screen in"WINNING".August 15 1969 has “OLIVER” on its 3rd big week with reservations taken BY MAIL.Sept 24 1971 sees the weepy"JOY IN THE MORNING" playing.March 15 1974 “CINDERELLA LIBERTY” visits for a short run. Oct 15 1974 all of Augusta’s senior citzens show up for “SOUND OF MUSIC”.Never could keep the Temp right in the Theatre.August 15 1975,John Mackey and me decide on the North Carolina film"LAST AMERICAN HERO" with Jeff Bridges,while not your typical late show it does well.Sept.26 1975 has DISNEY’s “ONE OF OUR DINO’s IS MISSING”.Sept 26 1976 “BAD NEWS BEARS” returns,it plays every circuit in Augusta.Nov 24 1976 one of those corny movies"ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE".June 3 1977 having played EVERYWHERE; “THE STING” returns.Sept 16 1977 has “SILVER STREAK” back for one week only.
July 14 1978 Disney’s “HOT LEAD AND COLD FEET” plays to large crowds.Nov 3 1978 “THE BIG FIX”.Feb 19 1982 has “SHOOT THE MOON”.In 70mm on March 26 1982"QUEST FOR FIRE". April 30 1982 “PARASITE” in 3-D.August 27 1982 “FAST TIMES” and A movie the folks at GCC’s Regency Mall cinemas thought they were getting,“RETURN OF THE JEDI” opens.Not in 70 mm.but who knows, in those days the management at Plitt theatres here were not Showmen like Jerry Tinney was.it could have played in 70mm,but most likely 35mm..Pretty much somes up some great entertainment.
took the above picture soon after closing,one the best Theatres I ever worked,thanks Guys.
I know he will be glad and so will all the CT members.I hated to part with them.
Thanks Mike. Awaiting arrival of photos and will get them on for tlsloews as soon as I receive them.