The Revel Drive-In opened its gates by Pal Amusements on October 10, 1952 with Frankie Laine in “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the feature. It has a total capacity of 344 cars, and was located on 3233 U.S. 221, Louisville, GA 30434.
Pal Amusements opened the Brice Cinema on July 17, 1969 with Rock Hudson in “Ice Station Zebra”. It was a 570-seat single-screener measuring 9,425 square-feet (65x145ft), featuring four-channel stereo sound and a concession stand measuring 35 feet. The theater was built by Charles Clifton, and was opened by Mitchell F. Brice’s son, Mitchell Brice Jr., who named the theater after his father as a tribute.
This first opened as the Shadowland Theatre and operated as early as 1920. It was renamed the Pal Theatre on July 29, 1935 after it was sold to Mitchell F. Brice of Vidalia. It received a big remodel on February 7, 1956.
This opened as the New Jeffersonville Theatre, and was the replacement of the Dixie Theatre that opened in November 1940 by manager Edgar David Strange and burned down in January 1942. The New Jeffersonville Theatre was renamed the Twiggs Theatre in July 1946 after Floyd K. Horton took over as manager.
The Adams Theatre once became national headlines following the October 8, 1988 shooting death of a 20-year-old man named Melvin Jackson in one of the auditoriums, right when the movie “Tougher Than Leather” starring the rap group Run-DMC started up. The shooting happened right after the opening logos and into the opening credits.
Jackson at the time of the shooting was wearing a Burns security guard uniform but not was an employee at Burns. The shooting happened at 12:04 AM, just after midnight, and Jackson died 34 minutes later. Lovell Pertner, the Adams Theatre manager from 1980 until its November 1988 closing, replied that the theater was completely full at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries were reported. Two Detroit officers whose patrol car stayed outside the theater heard several gunshots and both rushed in to find Jackson on the floor.
This was the replacement of an early theater that got destroyed by a catastrophic fire on June 20, 1919 that killed 150 people, including many children.
Thanks! Also, the Loews branding was introduced in early 1989, not November.
Also, the Evergreen Theatres once became headlines when a showing of “The Godfather Part III” on January 1, 1991, ended early after an off-duty Chicago police officer and several village associates turned off the projector in the middle of the movie. This was due to the village’s prevent violence by gang members, who attended its screening.
What’s really strange about its grand opening is that a parachutist from nearby Fort Benning parachuted from the sky while carrying an entire 35mm print of “Oliver and Company” in his hands, right at the nick of time of opening.
Opened on December 10, 1954.
The Lakeland Theatre operated as early as 1925, and was remodeled in May 1942. It was still open in 1962.
The Revel Drive-In opened its gates by Pal Amusements on October 10, 1952 with Frankie Laine in “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the feature. It has a total capacity of 344 cars, and was located on 3233 U.S. 221, Louisville, GA 30434.
Managed by Edgar David Strange.
Built on the site of the Pete’s Drive-In.
Pal Amusements opened the Brice Cinema on July 17, 1969 with Rock Hudson in “Ice Station Zebra”. It was a 570-seat single-screener measuring 9,425 square-feet (65x145ft), featuring four-channel stereo sound and a concession stand measuring 35 feet. The theater was built by Charles Clifton, and was opened by Mitchell F. Brice’s son, Mitchell Brice Jr., who named the theater after his father as a tribute.
This first opened as the Shadowland Theatre and operated as early as 1920. It was renamed the Pal Theatre on July 29, 1935 after it was sold to Mitchell F. Brice of Vidalia. It received a big remodel on February 7, 1956.
Opened on March 30, 1939.
This opened as the New Jeffersonville Theatre, and was the replacement of the Dixie Theatre that opened in November 1940 by manager Edgar David Strange and burned down in January 1942. The New Jeffersonville Theatre was renamed the Twiggs Theatre in July 1946 after Floyd K. Horton took over as manager.
Closed as a movie theater on September 28, 1986.
The State Theatre, last operated as Palms Theater, closed on August 30, 1981 as a movie theater.
The Adams Theatre once became national headlines following the October 8, 1988 shooting death of a 20-year-old man named Melvin Jackson in one of the auditoriums, right when the movie “Tougher Than Leather” starring the rap group Run-DMC started up. The shooting happened right after the opening logos and into the opening credits.
Jackson at the time of the shooting was wearing a Burns security guard uniform but not was an employee at Burns. The shooting happened at 12:04 AM, just after midnight, and Jackson died 34 minutes later. Lovell Pertner, the Adams Theatre manager from 1980 until its November 1988 closing, replied that the theater was completely full at the time of the shooting, but no other injuries were reported. Two Detroit officers whose patrol car stayed outside the theater heard several gunshots and both rushed in to find Jackson on the floor.
This was the replacement of an early theater that got destroyed by a catastrophic fire on June 20, 1919 that killed 150 people, including many children.
Thanks! Also, the Loews branding was introduced in early 1989, not November.
Also, the Evergreen Theatres once became headlines when a showing of “The Godfather Part III” on January 1, 1991, ended early after an off-duty Chicago police officer and several village associates turned off the projector in the middle of the movie. This was due to the village’s prevent violence by gang members, who attended its screening.
Briefly closed in mid-August 1991.
Closed on September 30, 1984 with Prince’s “Purple Rain”.
Actual closing date is May 15, 1983 with three unnamed Bruce Lee films.
Closed on October 31, 2000.
Opened on October 21, 1977 and closed on April 23, 1995.
How can a parachutist carry several 35mm reels in his hands while parachuting?
Pacific’s Cinerama 6 was immediately built on the site, which opened the following year.
What’s really strange about its grand opening is that a parachutist from nearby Fort Benning parachuted from the sky while carrying an entire 35mm print of “Oliver and Company” in his hands, right at the nick of time of opening.
Despite Cineplex Odeon taking over the entire Plitt chain in 1986, the Mall Corners 6 retained the Plitt branding into the following year.
United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.
United Artists took over the theater from the Georgia Theatre Company in May 1987.