On August 9 1974 a friday one of the worst film makers ever and the 20th Century is showing it is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…“BORN LOSERS” with Tom Laughlin as Billy Jack.This re-release is rated PG.It also opened at the ESQUIRE Theatre the same night. Long way from “THE ROBE”.
There were boxes full in the old MILLER THEATRE in Augusta,but i bet they tossed in the trash. renovating the MILLER some of the VOLunteers were throwing all kinds of old theatre items in the dumpster.AS in San Francisco.
Not to let out Bill’s Secret,but he has a sound 16mm projector and at one of our parties showed trailers that were sent to the TV stations to play for ads.No Video in them days. The previews he showed were mainly movies that came to the IMPERIAL.It was neat to watch,but don’t let on if he is planning a surprize.
Well, we can certainly do it at your place,but you will have to settle for fewer folks.As i explained before,You in Hephizbah,and Me in Evans is too far for those sorta half way wanting to come and not. Our three biggest reunion parties,and Bill will back me up were two behind NATIONAL HILLS and one on Central Ave, AS much as I am loved in the gang of theatre folks when it moved to my place i think we had maybe five folks. I would still like to get one together next fall at that spot we hit last year.The food was really secondary.everyone just wanted to talk THEATRE. I left messages about me not coming on our other two theatres tO COVER MYSELF.
TLsloews when I saw VALLEY drive-in on your page I thought it might the one I wrote about in Gloverville.S.C. Outside of Augusta.Go read it if you get a chance.I know it ain’t as good as Nick’s creations. I couldn’t make the reunion party at Robin’s but I left her a note on all three ABC/ PLITT theatres in Augusta to cover myself. National Hills,Columbia Square Cinemas and the IMPERIAL.
I just want to get on before Robin and explain to the gang I am sorry i missed the COLUMBIA 1 and 2 reunion party,but that late show call for that show really messed me up. I had planned to drive over for a few hours and return,but I had to stay. i knew when the call was at 2pm it might screw up my COLUMBIA 1and2 reunion. Robin, I will help you next time with a get together from my old gang. I think between the two of us we can have a pretty good turn out.
Before Robin gets on I want too say i really wanted to make the IMPERIAL party,but I had to work that show,that I had planned to go to the party,but they kept me on the call. I know I missed a great time with the gang,but Robin I will help you with the next one. We will have to plan it where it is in the center of town ,like at the mall area.You and Me both live a good ways from most of our invites. I have an old flyer from a old reunion party we could use,or at least look at.
I wanted to get on before Robin did and let everyone know I was sorry I couldn’t make the NATIONAL HILLS, COLUMBIA SQUARE and IMPERIAL Party. I had planned when I got cut from the show call to drive there for at least an hour or two,but i got put on the Sound Call and had to stay the entire day. I work sound maybe three times a year. I know none of this makes sense to non-union people,but that is show business. I really would have been there and ate two big hamburgers with Cathy and Bill. Robin, I will help you with the next reunion somewhere around Augusta Mall,certainly a central location. I have a flyer I kept from the 80’s.we can maybe use it.
Crockett,Texas is suppose to have a beautiful restored downtown theatre. I have a Classmate from High School that lives there and she said it was a gem. Didn’t know about the Rio drive-in.
Strange.It is listed in 1956 Motion picture Almanac but with no info on cars it holds or who owns it.1,000 cars seems alot for such a small city.Don’t make sense.
So Ripshin,you guys had “SHAKE AND BAKE” under one roof. if they had senssurround on EARTHQUAKE like we did at the IMPERIAL in Augusta that must have been a wild event.
mrjasyn, do like I did start writing about this theatre even though it has been since 2008 when you were last on. I worked for Plitt theatres in Augusta,IMPERIAL, NATIONAL HILLS,COLUMBIA SQUARE. I kept my screens alive.You should too.
45 years in the business beats my seven years,SKYFIRE hope you add plenty of theatre stories for us old theatre dawgs.
On August 9 1974 a friday one of the worst film makers ever and the 20th Century is showing it is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…“BORN LOSERS” with Tom Laughlin as Billy Jack.This re-release is rated PG.It also opened at the ESQUIRE Theatre the same night. Long way from “THE ROBE”.
Yep, in 1956 it parked 500 cars and was owned by Alfiliated Circuit.
There were boxes full in the old MILLER THEATRE in Augusta,but i bet they tossed in the trash. renovating the MILLER some of the VOLunteers were throwing all kinds of old theatre items in the dumpster.AS in San Francisco.
TSLOEWS whatever lies are told about me at the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE reunion party are lies.
Sometimes it is hard for me to put a theatre in SEARCH that i know is on CT,but comes back saying it is not on CT.I never could understand Computers.
Not to let out Bill’s Secret,but he has a sound 16mm projector and at one of our parties showed trailers that were sent to the TV stations to play for ads.No Video in them days. The previews he showed were mainly movies that came to the IMPERIAL.It was neat to watch,but don’t let on if he is planning a surprize.
Well, we can certainly do it at your place,but you will have to settle for fewer folks.As i explained before,You in Hephizbah,and Me in Evans is too far for those sorta half way wanting to come and not. Our three biggest reunion parties,and Bill will back me up were two behind NATIONAL HILLS and one on Central Ave, AS much as I am loved in the gang of theatre folks when it moved to my place i think we had maybe five folks. I would still like to get one together next fall at that spot we hit last year.The food was really secondary.everyone just wanted to talk THEATRE. I left messages about me not coming on our other two theatres tO COVER MYSELF.
TLsloews when I saw VALLEY drive-in on your page I thought it might the one I wrote about in Gloverville.S.C. Outside of Augusta.Go read it if you get a chance.I know it ain’t as good as Nick’s creations. I couldn’t make the reunion party at Robin’s but I left her a note on all three ABC/ PLITT theatres in Augusta to cover myself. National Hills,Columbia Square Cinemas and the IMPERIAL.
It also must have opened in the late 50’s or 60’s cause it is not listed in my Motion Picture Almanac 1956. Five other Drive-ins are listed.
I just want to get on before Robin and explain to the gang I am sorry i missed the COLUMBIA 1 and 2 reunion party,but that late show call for that show really messed me up. I had planned to drive over for a few hours and return,but I had to stay. i knew when the call was at 2pm it might screw up my COLUMBIA 1and2 reunion. Robin, I will help you next time with a get together from my old gang. I think between the two of us we can have a pretty good turn out.
Before Robin gets on I want too say i really wanted to make the IMPERIAL party,but I had to work that show,that I had planned to go to the party,but they kept me on the call. I know I missed a great time with the gang,but Robin I will help you with the next one. We will have to plan it where it is in the center of town ,like at the mall area.You and Me both live a good ways from most of our invites. I have an old flyer from a old reunion party we could use,or at least look at.
I wanted to get on before Robin did and let everyone know I was sorry I couldn’t make the NATIONAL HILLS, COLUMBIA SQUARE and IMPERIAL Party. I had planned when I got cut from the show call to drive there for at least an hour or two,but i got put on the Sound Call and had to stay the entire day. I work sound maybe three times a year. I know none of this makes sense to non-union people,but that is show business. I really would have been there and ate two big hamburgers with Cathy and Bill. Robin, I will help you with the next reunion somewhere around Augusta Mall,certainly a central location. I have a flyer I kept from the 80’s.we can maybe use it.
As Ken wrote it parked 250 cars in 1956 and the owners were Robb&Rowley. Mary Sue why didn’t you tell me about the old Drive-in?
Crockett,Texas is suppose to have a beautiful restored downtown theatre. I have a Classmate from High School that lives there and she said it was a gem. Didn’t know about the Rio drive-in.
In 1956 it parked 360 cars still and was owned by Tal Richardson.
In 1956 it parked 400 cars.No change. It was owned by Hadley Drive-in Theatres.
Something about triples?
Anyone that played Rocky Horror has stories.I know I do just visit REGENCY MALL CINEMAS I II and III cinemas,we almost lost our business license!
Strange.It is listed in 1956 Motion picture Almanac but with no info on cars it holds or who owns it.1,000 cars seems alot for such a small city.Don’t make sense.
In 1956 it parked 650 cars and was owned by N.H. Waters Circuit,which ran Every Drive-in in that city.
Before Georgia theatres bought it.the BANKHEAD was owned by West End Theatres.Still parking 650 cars in 1956.
If Carmike has this place it will be run in the ground before you know it.what do they pay their managers? 3.50 an hour.
So Ripshin,you guys had “SHAKE AND BAKE” under one roof. if they had senssurround on EARTHQUAKE like we did at the IMPERIAL in Augusta that must have been a wild event.
mrjasyn, do like I did start writing about this theatre even though it has been since 2008 when you were last on. I worked for Plitt theatres in Augusta,IMPERIAL, NATIONAL HILLS,COLUMBIA SQUARE. I kept my screens alive.You should too.