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.
At one time there was Dutch Square Twin Theatre.Pretty nice theatres not to be a major chain. I think where this 14 screen monster is at use to be the home of anice twin theatre.
Had a friend visit the church that now uses SOUTHGATE CINEMA for a home and he went up to the booth and all the equipment was still there to show movies. I had a feeling it was still up there. It was one of the few booths in this city i never put a foot in. It was Union house for a long time. Local 518.Only one living member still around.
Walt Disney’s BLACKBEARD’S GHOST opens to nice run at Daniel Village. Most Disney product plays here with National Hills theatre picking up some releases.
Yeah, I noticed he had 510,but my book says 425.I have had CT readers tell me a good many of these books used,the parking on cars is sometimes way off.
It might just be me,but when I present a new theatre to CT readers I like to add a bit more than what was mentioned above.But that is just me. Especially if one lives in the area.
TLSLOEWS,I have read on CT where you have discussed theatres with Cliff Carson. I think it was about an Atlanta Theatre. You get a chance you outta look at his art work,plus he has a great liitle Super 8 movie about a movie theatre and two kids getting a ticket. It is on one of his Atlanta theatre sites.
NEWS FLASH,,,Drove by the old WEIS CINEMA Centre today. The huge glass that let people look into the Box office and lobby. Broaded up with Plywood. Bet those little South Augusta vandals busted the glass out.
I have some great ads if you can sweet talk Robin into putting them on. I sent quite a bit and Nick too,but like I said I don’t know what is with Nick. I know he has a aging father and a older aunt he takes care of. He has his hands full.
I will try and locate them. and mail them.Last time i drove by on I-20 i think even the concession is gone.For along time it was being used by the business there.
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.
At one time there was Dutch Square Twin Theatre.Pretty nice theatres not to be a major chain. I think where this 14 screen monster is at use to be the home of anice twin theatre.
In 1956 it parked 400 cars and was owned by HANNA THEATRE Service.
Kaufman Drive in was owned by C.W. Wisenberg and held 600 cars.Small for Dallas area Drive-ins of 1956.
Had a friend visit the church that now uses SOUTHGATE CINEMA for a home and he went up to the booth and all the equipment was still there to show movies. I had a feeling it was still up there. It was one of the few booths in this city i never put a foot in. It was Union house for a long time. Local 518.Only one living member still around.
Disney’s “BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS” opens at Daniel Village.
Walt Disney’s BLACKBEARD’S GHOST opens to nice run at Daniel Village. Most Disney product plays here with National Hills theatre picking up some releases.
Air-Way Drive-in parked 800 cars and was owned in 1956 by Clarence Kaimann.
Yeah, I noticed he had 510,but my book says 425.I have had CT readers tell me a good many of these books used,the parking on cars is sometimes way off.
It might just be me,but when I present a new theatre to CT readers I like to add a bit more than what was mentioned above.But that is just me. Especially if one lives in the area.
TLSLOEWS,I have read on CT where you have discussed theatres with Cliff Carson. I think it was about an Atlanta Theatre. You get a chance you outta look at his art work,plus he has a great liitle Super 8 movie about a movie theatre and two kids getting a ticket. It is on one of his Atlanta theatre sites.
NEWS FLASH,,,Drove by the old WEIS CINEMA Centre today. The huge glass that let people look into the Box office and lobby. Broaded up with Plywood. Bet those little South Augusta vandals busted the glass out.
Yes, it was located on Highway one.U.S. Highway One from Maine to the Keys.
Doggone it TLSLOEWS I have pictures,but Robin is holding out.
In fact I do have picture of what is left of the screen. NOT MUCH.
I have some great ads if you can sweet talk Robin into putting them on. I sent quite a bit and Nick too,but like I said I don’t know what is with Nick. I know he has a aging father and a older aunt he takes care of. He has his hands full.
You are still on Almont Drive? want to send the Moonlit Drive-in pictures to the right place out west.
I will try and locate them. and mail them.Last time i drove by on I-20 i think even the concession is gone.For along time it was being used by the business there.