Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about Fort Drive-In on Nov 23, 2010 at 6:55 pm

There was a FOX DRIVE-IN in that city!

Mike Rogers commented about Park Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 6:52 pm

thanks.

Mike Rogers commented about Retro Cinema 4 on Nov 23, 2010 at 6:52 pm

Good pictures.I remember Forest City having a downtown theatre along with two Drive-ins,Both on Ct.Don’t know if the downtown theatre has been placed on CT.

Mike Rogers commented about Oaks 6 Cinema on Nov 23, 2010 at 5:37 am

Dave, It was opened as an AMC THEATRE!It was inside the Oaks Mall.

Mike Rogers commented about Center Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 5:36 am

I think it was triple before 1982,Chuck. I have it playing July 1 1981 “FOR YOUR EYES ONLY” “DRAGONSLAYER” and “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK”.

Mike Rogers commented about Colony Theater on Nov 23, 2010 at 5:27 am

It was showing John Wayne to large crowds in “BLOOD ALLEY” on Nov.1 1955.

Mike Rogers commented about Boulevard Drive-In on Nov 23, 2010 at 5:14 am

“ROCKET MAN” and something called “SCUDDA HAY” were playing on Nov.1 1955.

Mike Rogers on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:59 am

And in 1981 it was running hard core movies.XXX.“BLOW DRY” and “ELSA” were two winners playing.On a once good drive-in.

Mike Rogers commented about Center Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:27 am

Pity it will rot.

Mike Rogers commented about Grand Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:26 am

Thanks Dennis.

Mike Rogers commented about Roman Theater on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:21 am

Mark55, The Roman theatre was “PROUD TO HAVE BEEN THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE WIDERANGE WESTERN ELECTRIC SOUND SYSTEM”. this on July 27.1934.“BOTTOMS UP” with Spencer Tracy was the movie playing.

Mike Rogers commented about Lake Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:13 am

On Dec.31 1959 The Lake Theatre was playing “BUT NOT FOR ME” with “THE JAYHAWKERS” coming next!

Mike Rogers commented about Iris Theater on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:06 am

I just thought Belmont had the Drive-in.Thanks guys.

Mike Rogers commented about Arcadia Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:05 am

In 1936 the movie “LAST DAYS OF POMPEII” played here.

Mike Rogers commented about City Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 4:03 am

Dave, Dirk Bogarde was in the movie “SONG WITHOUT END” on Dec 6 1960 with John Wayne in “NORTH TO ALASKA” next.Always a newsreel.

Mike Rogers commented about College Road Cinemas on Nov 23, 2010 at 3:22 am

Thanks for the article,smyjmy.

Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Nov 23, 2010 at 3:19 am

Claude Casey shown in the Cwalczak post played alot of shows on stage at the MODJESKA in Augusta,but never at the Miller.This from Bill Barkley retired projectionist.

Mike Rogers commented about Loews Eastwood Mall 1 & 2 on Nov 23, 2010 at 3:12 am

Thanks For the ad.

Mike Rogers commented about Cinema Tops 8 on Nov 22, 2010 at 1:27 am

Wish i could French.

Mike Rogers commented about Rhode Opera House in Kenosha now has heat! on Nov 22, 2010 at 1:24 am

Glad they got heat.

Mike Rogers commented about The Hollywood Recycling Machine on Nov 21, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Now a remake of “TRUE GRIT” glad the Duke isn’t here to see this.

Mike Rogers commented about Reserved seating at Frank Theatres on Nov 21, 2010 at 11:04 pm

Both good points.thanks.There is a whole generation plus that has no idea of reserved seating.

Mike Rogers commented about AMC closing the Plaza 3 in Keokuk on Nov 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm

They will never do it,John.

Mike Rogers commented about Dreamland Theatre on Nov 21, 2010 at 10:56 pm

thanks Joe.

Mike Rogers commented about Starlite Drive-In. on Nov 21, 2010 at 10:53 pm

We worked out of the Charlotte office at ABC,so Columbia was a town that had the same DM. I bet they got rid of all the outdoor screens.