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Mike Rogers commented about Kissimmee Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm

Andy, It parked 350 cars in the late fifties and was owned by H.G.Ventry.

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Mike Rogers commented about G & M Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm

My 1956 Motion picture Almanac shows the G and M Drive in only in Slocomb,Andy.

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Mike Rogers commented about Top Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:20 pm

It parked 180 cars in 1956 and was owned by J.C.Powell.,Andy.

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Mike Rogers commented about Bennett Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:19 pm

It parked 178 cars abd was owned by John Bennett.

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Mike Rogers commented about Goetz Theatre on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:12 pm

See Clint is playing there.

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Mike Rogers commented about Happy 55th, Todd-AO & "Oklahoma!" on Oct 18, 2010 at 3:05 pm

Thanks AlALvarez.

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Mike Rogers on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:56 pm

I even kept the DISNEY! I have alot more than 300.I would hate to count them. I know you got a lot of 007’s.I had water damage on my “OCTOPUSSY”.hated to trash it.

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Mike Rogers commented about Dreamland Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:50 pm

Dec. 30 1979 has"FIREPOWER" and “THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY” playing plus a third hit the “MODELS”

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Mike Rogers commented about Park Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:49 pm

Now showing Jan 12 1980 PARK Drive-in. “10” ans “SHAMPOO”.After thr regular features the XXX late show,separate Admission to see “CHINSES FORTUNE COOKIES” and"PASTRIES"

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Mike Rogers commented about Plaza Theatre on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:40 pm

Jan 6 1980 Now showing “MOUNTAIN FAMILY ROBINSON” and “SCAVENGER HUNT” both held over.

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Mike Rogers commented about Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:36 pm

“THE JERK” on it’s Fourth week. and “THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN” is going on three weeks.

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Mike Rogers commented about Fine Arts Theatre on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:33 pm

Jan 6 1980 NOW PLAYING is “MYSTIQUE” and “DUTCH GIRLS” All Films X- rated.

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Mike Rogers commented about Dreamland Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:31 pm

Jan 6 1980 Now playing at the DREAMLAND “THE CHAMP” and “CANNONBALL"Plus "GRAND THEFT AUTO”.

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Mike Rogers commented about Park Drive-In on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:29 pm

Jan 6 1980 NOW SHOWING at the PARK Drive-in

“THE SEVEN BROTHERS MEET DRACULA” also “HOSE OF CRAZIES”. Separate Admission for XXX show,what is it with all these XXX movies in WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA? “MISBEHAVING” and “TAPESTRY OF PASSION”

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Mike Rogers commented about Hendersonville Outdoor Cinema on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:25 pm

Drive-in Movies at the HENDERSONVILLE OUTDOOR CINEMA.

July 21 1978 sees “HARPER VALLEY PTA” playing with “THE GREAT TEXAS DYNAMITE CHASE”,of course there is a FREE XXX Midnight Show Friday and Saturday.

Nov.30 1978 sees “BOOT HILL” and “CHEERLEADERS BEACH PARTY” what crazy double feature.

Dec.1 1978 “TEAM MATE” and “SUPER CHICKS” opens,XXXX Show friday and Saturday after the regular features.

Dec 31 1979

Now showing at the OUTDOOR CINEMA

“MOUNTAIN FAMILY ROBINSON” and “IN SEARCH OF HISTORIC JESUS”.then after the family movie the XXX rated feature starts,hope they give the decent folks a chance to get out of there! You can’t make this stuff up.

Jan. 5 1980

Now playing “GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK” and “A FORCE OF ONE” plus a big triple XXX Late show.

Jan 9 1980 sees “BLOODLINE” and “FIREPOWER” playing.Guess what plays after the regular features,Yep,XXX late show.

Jan 16 1980 NOW SHOWING at the HENDERSONVILLE OUTDOOR CINEMA
is RUSS MEYER’s"BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE ULTREVIXENS" hate to put that on a marquee.Also RUSS MEYER’S “VIXENS” and the usual XXX feature Midnight show.

Jan 30 1980
Now showing CLINT EASTWOOD in “ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ” and “CRIME BUSTERS” and the XXX Late show!!!

Feb. 22 1980
Pretty decent film line up “STARTING OVER” and “COMING HOME” Plus the XXX midnight show. I do not include the porn.

April 10 1980 NOW PLAYING “THE ROSE” and “OLD BOYFRIENDS” plus A third feature “THEY CAME FROM WITHIN” I assume that is a horror movie and not the XXX film.This weekend no XXX late show.I mean how much XXX crap can small town watch?

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Mike Rogers commented about Carolina Theatre on Oct 18, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Dec.1 1978 NOW SHOWING

CAROLINA 1 has “HEROES” with “GREASE” starting Dec.2 1978.

CAROLINA 2 Penthouse is finishing up a long run on"ANIMAL HOUSE" with “BLAZING SADDLES” returning for limited Engagement Dec 2 1978. A midnight show of “THINK DIRTY” with Marty Feldman will play over the weekend,Friday and Saturday.

July 18 1978 Now Showing

CAROLINA ONE has “HOT LEAD and COLD FEET” Starting July 19 1987 A Friday is “STAR WARS”.

Carolina Two in the PENTHOUSE has Held over if you can believe it the “SWARM”.

Dec. 26 1979 NOW SHOWING

CAROLINA ONE has “THE BLACK HOLE” A Disney Sci-fi with special Admission this attraction only Adults $3.00 a seat.Under 12 $1.25 must be Disney film rentals.

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE has “10”.

Dec 31 1979 Both the “BLACK HOLE” and “10” are still playing but the midnight show is “ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”.

Jan 5 1980 Both “10” and the “BLACK HOLE” are still playing.

Jan. 16 1980
NOW PLAYING

CAROLINA ONE has “ SCAVENGER HUNT” playing.

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE has “STARTING OVER” .

Jan. 29 1980
CAROLINA ONE is playing “THE PRIZE FIGHTER”

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE has “GUYANA CULT OF THE DAMNED”.

Jan 31 1980

CAROLINA ONE is showing “SLEEPING BEAUTY” .

CAROLINA TWO the Penthouse has “STAR TREK the Motion Picture” what a huge event flick to play in such a small theatre with a tiny screen compared downstairs to the CaroLina One.

Feb. 22 1980

Carolina One has “JAWS 2”.this must be a re-release.Because I know it was a summer not winter film.

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE has “THE JERK”.

Feb.25 1980 both “JAWS 2” and “THE JERK” are still showing.

April 8 1980

CAROLINA ONE has “COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER” Held over.In that neck of the woods I can understand the Country Music connection.

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE is showing “THE FOG”

April 9 1980 “COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER” is going on its Third week.

April 10 1980

CAROLINA TWO the PENTHOUSE has one of Steve MCQueen’s Final films “TOM HORN”.Rated R one of the few R rated Flicks he would make.

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Mike Rogers commented about Carpo Teatro on Oct 18, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Great Research Guys!

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Mike Rogers commented about Dale Drive-in on Oct 18, 2010 at 1:27 pm

Enterprise,Ala,Has two Drive-ins, The M.O. Drive-in and the Bama Drive-in,No Daleville,Ala.Drive-in listed in 1956 Motion Picture Almanac.

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Mike Rogers commented about Newton Theatre on Oct 18, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Beautiful Theatre.It could not be saved? Thanks Fred and Justin for articles and comments. A pity.

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Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway 16 on Oct 18, 2010 at 1:20 pm

I will check out NEWTON THEATRE ,Thanks for the Comment.

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Mike Rogers on Oct 15, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Proud of my collection.No one cared a thing about one sheets when i was in business.For roughly eight years i got what wanted.Some Framed like My “DIRTY HARRY”.

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Mike Rogers commented about # on Oct 15, 2010 at 4:24 pm

I was Glad to meet Mr.Cone.He is from My Hometown of Augusta,Ga. And has Augusta theatres in his book i bought.

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Mike Rogers on Oct 15, 2010 at 4:20 pm

Cinema theatres in Madison must a GCC.Hey, I NEVER had help changing a MARQUEE! Great Pictures.

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Mike Rogers commented about Happy 55th, Todd-AO & "Oklahoma!" on Oct 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm

Agr,not sure of the spelling on her name.Thought it started with a “J”.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cinema Panorama on Oct 15, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Looking at the pictures you got to LOOK to find the Theatre.