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Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Apr 15, 2010 at 2:44 pm

August 26 1945 the Miller is showing “THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS” and it takes in$1964.02
“CONFLICT” makes$1144.09
“INCENDIARY BLONDE” opens the whole week with $2143.79
Sept.9 1945 that sunday sees “THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS” it rakes in $2124.62
“ALONG CAME JONES” made $1634.64
“NAUGHTY NINETIES” makes $1968.05 on a Sunday
“YOU CAME ALONG” takes in $1431.43
and “BETWEEN TWO WOMEN” makes $2094.59

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Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Apr 15, 2010 at 2:37 pm

Going back to JULY 1945 and let see what is showing at the MILLER and the money each film made.
“HOME IN INDIANA” made $2204.75
“THE CLOCK” took in 2103.46
Going into August 1945 the MILLER is playing “OUT OF THIS WORLD” it takes in 1903.99
“BACK TO BATAAN” makes 1812.43
“GOING MY WAY” opens August 6 1944 takes in$2249.52
“THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE” brings in $1845.15
and ANDY HARDY"S BLONDE TROUBLE" brings in 2010.72

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Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Apr 15, 2010 at 2:29 pm

Tim Campbell over at the Imperial,wanted to basically do the same.Did you talk to him. He wants to do PEPSI/KELLY BUDDY CLUB series at the IMPERIAL. I told him I bet Terry Sams {TROOPER TERRY on Channel 6} would probably be glad to help with it. Boy, That’s alot old employees. JUST DON’T show “JAWS” even though i know it was the biggest grosser to play downtown.I had a whole summer of that SHARK.

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Mike Rogers commented about Rialto Theatre on Apr 15, 2010 at 2:24 pm

Let’s go back in time to 1945, July 1945 and the RIALTO is playing:
“WINGED VICTORY” it took in $166.42.
“SCARED STIFF” took in 145.12
“LIGHTNING STRIKES” made $219.64
We are still in July 1945 and “COVER GIRL” made $105.70
“CRAZY HOUSE” made $115.00
“LUMBERJACK” took in $150.10
“UNSEEN” made $316.14 {must have had a big name in it}
“KEYS OF THE KINGDOM” scored a low $99.48
and “GANGSTER’S DEN” made $226.40. All in all not bad money.

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Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway 16 on Apr 14, 2010 at 6:45 pm

And people complain about how much i write about NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE which was a real movie theatre and not some multi-plex. Have a great Day Justin,my arm is beat from the scrolling . Worked for GCC ,but never AMC.They outta love you.

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Mike Rogers commented about Mission Valley Cinemas on Apr 14, 2010 at 6:33 pm

I remember taking one of the marquee.I assume you live in that area. It’s funny how people will live in a place and never think to snap a picture. Got a CT guy from ATlanta on and found out he never got around to snapping a picture of NORTHEAST EXPRESS DRIVE-IN in Atlanta.Driving home to Augusta I stopped off 1-85 and took several pictures Cliff never thought to do it,but I was able to mail him copies. I will try and locate the picture,I have hundreds of pictures,mainly in the South.

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Mike Rogers commented about Mission Valley Cinemas on Apr 14, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Thanks Micah enjoyed that theatre and the old downtown theatre that was a MCDONALDS.I snapped several pictures,never saw anything like it.I know it is listed on CT.

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Mike Rogers commented about Mission Valley Cinemas on Apr 14, 2010 at 6:08 pm

I visited the MISSON VALLEY while staying at a hotel across the street. Not bad. I least I think it was the MISSION VALLEY.

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Mike Rogers commented about Southington Drive-In may return on Apr 13, 2010 at 4:34 pm

A very brief history. In 1956 it is owned by P&H Amusement Co. There was no listing on how many cars could get in.

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Mike Rogers commented about Imperial Theatre on Apr 13, 2010 at 4:28 pm

You guys get it put together as I explained on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site and I will help getting them out to the people I worked with.

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Mike Rogers commented about Columbia Square Cinemas on Apr 13, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Start working on the COLUMBIA 1and2 Theatres REUNION. You all put it together mail me a copy and i will make copies as I explained on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site. Okay.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Apr 13, 2010 at 4:21 pm

Oh, I will mail out the copies i make to the folks i worked with which is about 10 addresses.So you won’t have a bunch of postage.You can put you computer address on so they can contact you or my Address. Whatever.If we get a decent response of people wanting one then we will go for it I guess at Your place,or a restrauant somewhere.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Apr 13, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Robin,You and Diane put together the info you are seeking to see what the response from old employees.What Time? What Day? that way you can judge the response.Certainly Put my name in for my old gang to know I am behind it.
Once you get a copy made mail one to me I plan to take the cover of my NATIONAL HILLS book and use it for a cover letter. They see it first and then read what you guys come up with. I think you should also push cinematreasures.org. I have told more than a few about CT,maybe you writing about all the stories will get peope to get on. Just ideas.

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Mike Rogers commented about Red Raider Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Boy, There are alot of Drive-ins in Texas.

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Mike Rogers commented about Belmont Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 5:15 pm

Rogerpen, She was so nice to us.We took pictures inside the booth. She posed for one shot with us. I know you guys will do great every night we made it up from Augusta,after a day at Carowinds,that place was jumping. I knew to get there early and we were near the back even then. She told me part of the screen was old fence that was used when HUGO came through. I have always wanted to hit KINGS MTN,Drive-in. Drove by one afternoon,but we just pull in off 1-85 and we are there. I hope we can make it up,but if not all the best, I have a rather strange story on the Diane 29 Drive-in there if you care to read it and confirm if it’s true or not. I HEARD IT FROM A RESIDENT THERE.

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Mike Rogers commented about Promenade Theatre on Apr 12, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Robin needs to start paying notice to her Atlanta Theatres,Like I try and do for Georgia Square Cinemas.

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Mike Rogers commented about Red Raider Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 5:03 pm

In 1956 it parked 850 cars making it that city’s largest Drive-in. It was owned by Breaden&Beeson.

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Mike Rogers commented about Pioneer Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm

The old PIONEER DRIVE-in parked in 1956, 200 cars and was owned by R. Vaughtand & H. Millington.

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Mike Rogers commented about Plains Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:56 pm

In 1956 the PLAINS DRIVE-IN parked 800 cars making it the largest Drive-in in Odessa it was owned by Mrs.Maggie Scott.

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Mike Rogers commented about Hi-Road Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

In 1956 it parked 325 cars! Someone must have added on to the HI-ROAD DRIVE-IN. It was owned by Ohio Theatre Service Corp.

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Mike Rogers commented about Silver Moon Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

in 1956 it parked 400 cars and was owned by I.Q. Mize.

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Mike Rogers commented about CIBC Theatre on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

Makes it sound like a Credit Card company i hate.

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Mike Rogers commented about Columbia Square Cinemas on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:26 pm

The flyers Diane and you are thinking about are a good way to gauge the response.But I think when you get down to it we will have to pick a weekend that hopefully folks don’t have a big vacation planned.

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Mike Rogers commented about Imperial Theatre on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Okay, I have several addresses,and i might be wrong,they might not mind driving to your place,so I will get them in the mail to you. I would love to see everyone.

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Mike Rogers commented about Oakley Drive-In on Apr 12, 2010 at 4:07 pm

It is amazing how many Drive-in Theatres were in this city in 1974. August 9 1974 your OAKLEY Drive-in was playing that horrible movie “BORN LOSERS” which was playing day and date with several other walk-in and Drive-in Theatres. The second feature was a DICK VAN DYKE comedy which shows crazy bookings, “COLD TURKEY” both rated PG.