I got looking at the picture and noticed it was taken at Christmas . “PETE’S DRAGON” promo is above the starting times. An ad for “HEROES” is taped on the window with Christmas decorations in the Box Office,white floating angels and green garland taped above. I had come down to take a picture of “THE Gauntlet” on the marquee that i was proud of, being the number one Clint Eastwood fan in Georgia.
okay,Believe or not this same double features plays at the Hilltop Drive-in in North Augusta, S.C. “MAGNUM FORCE” and “THE MACKINTOSH MAN” . This double feature is also playing at the TWIN DRIVE-IN in Cincinnati.August 9 1974.
Okay,all you FERGUSON HILLS DRIVE-IN fans, Going on its second week is “DIRTY MARY and CRAZY LARRY” with second feature “LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE” another strange double feature I have found, August 9 1974.
My 1956 motion picture ALMANAC has this drive in parking only 800 cars,not 1015. It was owned by Petersburg Pike Drive-in Theatre Corp. Of all the Richmond Drive-ins it was the largest.
That is Karen Harpe in the box office with doorman Chuck Spearman or Tom Weidmeire,I can’t make it out. “AND JUST WHAT WAS A DOORMAN DOING IN THE BOXOFFICE!” Robin, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to get our theatres on.I would put them up against any theatre in any size town from NEW YORK CITY to Dogpatch, ARK.
Thanks again. You found out just like I did that all your so called theatre buddies aren’t really into movie theatres.
Great picture Robin. Did you get any on the inside. We played “PORKY’S” at the triple here.Did great summer business.But i didn’t think it was that great.
Well,I give up trying to get Barry on. He did pass on this story for CT readers. “One afternoon i was standing in the lobby and noticed a rather tall fellow.He caught my attention and as i looked harder it was the actor GEORGE KENNEDY who was standing in line to see a movie.Well, i had my doorman walk out and bring him to a side door. He told me he came to see a friend’s new movie.Well, it turned out CLINT EASTWOOD was his friend and he came to see "SUDDEN IMPACT” No charge enjoy the show.On the way out Mr.Kennedy autographed a “SUDDEN IMPACT” one sheet writing “LOVED THE MOVIE CLINT, GEORGE KENNEDY” Barry treasures that one sheet.
I worked for ABC THEATRES in Augusta,and got to know a manager in that town and he put me and another ABC THEATRE employee up for a couple of days to save on Hotel rates.
Ed, I was able to get Robin, A former Assistant at NATIONAL HILLS and the IMPERIAL to get pictures of the theatres. I gave her some pictures of NATIONAL HILLS when it was getting torn down,also pictures of the WEIS DRIVE in,HILLTOP DRIVE IN, DANIEL VILLAGE,COLUMBIA 1and 2,plus movie ads. She has them on or NATIONAL HILLS site on CT.or they might be on COLUMBIA SQUARE CINEMAS.
ED, I have been meaning to get on the Archives here with the paper and track, down quite a few movies i worked At Columbia 1 and 2,but was also going to go on my sister Theatres here; National Hills and the Imperial and look for certain films> I will try and look for you.
Last time I drove the Pal it was closed and i figured it would never reopen. In Louisville,Ga. there is a PAL theatre there that the last time I got that way was serving a meal and a movie.
Those jackets looked good too,you would be amazed at how many girls one could pick up. They would see the ABC logo and think TV even though it has THEATRE underneath,Of course us old theatre dawgs would never correct them. The jacket i own comes from Jim Neely via the IMPERIAL.
Pictures looked good.It was the best of times.it was the worst of times walking up to a theatre that i had so many great friendships.Don’t think it would have happen had i worked at a burger joint.Not that I ever would! I was going to work in a theatre,when going to the movies use to be special like traveling in a jet,one would get dressed up. Today Jet flying is akin to a bus stop. Glad i got in when I did. We got in on the tail end of the theatre business meaning SHOWMANSHIP.
Ken. in my 1956 ALMANAC it said 435 cars and was owned by Boylston.
I got looking at the picture and noticed it was taken at Christmas . “PETE’S DRAGON” promo is above the starting times. An ad for “HEROES” is taped on the window with Christmas decorations in the Box Office,white floating angels and green garland taped above. I had come down to take a picture of “THE Gauntlet” on the marquee that i was proud of, being the number one Clint Eastwood fan in Georgia.
okay,Believe or not this same double features plays at the Hilltop Drive-in in North Augusta, S.C. “MAGNUM FORCE” and “THE MACKINTOSH MAN” . This double feature is also playing at the TWIN DRIVE-IN in Cincinnati.August 9 1974.
Okay,all you FERGUSON HILLS DRIVE-IN fans, Going on its second week is “DIRTY MARY and CRAZY LARRY” with second feature “LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE” another strange double feature I have found, August 9 1974.
Yep.It parked 400 cars and was owned in 1956 by Co-Operative.
My 1956 motion picture ALMANAC has this drive in parking only 800 cars,not 1015. It was owned by Petersburg Pike Drive-in Theatre Corp. Of all the Richmond Drive-ins it was the largest.
I am going to find that paper and will list the movies playing for you.TLSLOEWS.
That is Karen Harpe in the box office with doorman Chuck Spearman or Tom Weidmeire,I can’t make it out. “AND JUST WHAT WAS A DOORMAN DOING IN THE BOXOFFICE!” Robin, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to get our theatres on.I would put them up against any theatre in any size town from NEW YORK CITY to Dogpatch, ARK.
Thanks again. You found out just like I did that all your so called theatre buddies aren’t really into movie theatres.
Great picture Robin. Did you get any on the inside. We played “PORKY’S” at the triple here.Did great summer business.But i didn’t think it was that great.
I will try to get more stories on this cinema via Barry.
Well,I give up trying to get Barry on. He did pass on this story for CT readers. “One afternoon i was standing in the lobby and noticed a rather tall fellow.He caught my attention and as i looked harder it was the actor GEORGE KENNEDY who was standing in line to see a movie.Well, i had my doorman walk out and bring him to a side door. He told me he came to see a friend’s new movie.Well, it turned out CLINT EASTWOOD was his friend and he came to see "SUDDEN IMPACT” No charge enjoy the show.On the way out Mr.Kennedy autographed a “SUDDEN IMPACT” one sheet writing “LOVED THE MOVIE CLINT, GEORGE KENNEDY” Barry treasures that one sheet.
BUZZARD’S BAY.. Bet “ADDAMS FAMILY” did great business.
it amazes me the track record of Carmike cinemas.
Strange thing is I want to think his name was RAYMOND or RICHARD,but i can’t remember. He was a great guy.like most Theatre guys.
I worked for ABC THEATRES in Augusta,and got to know a manager in that town and he put me and another ABC THEATRE employee up for a couple of days to save on Hotel rates.
This is one of the ABC THEATRES in this town.I am pretty sure there was another and it was lucky enough i think to have played “JAWS” first run.
Ed, I was able to get Robin, A former Assistant at NATIONAL HILLS and the IMPERIAL to get pictures of the theatres. I gave her some pictures of NATIONAL HILLS when it was getting torn down,also pictures of the WEIS DRIVE in,HILLTOP DRIVE IN, DANIEL VILLAGE,COLUMBIA 1and 2,plus movie ads. She has them on or NATIONAL HILLS site on CT.or they might be on COLUMBIA SQUARE CINEMAS.
ED, I have been meaning to get on the Archives here with the paper and track, down quite a few movies i worked At Columbia 1 and 2,but was also going to go on my sister Theatres here; National Hills and the Imperial and look for certain films> I will try and look for you.
Was this one of the TWO ABC THEATRES we had in that Ocean town?
Last time I drove the Pal it was closed and i figured it would never reopen. In Louisville,Ga. there is a PAL theatre there that the last time I got that way was serving a meal and a movie.
Hoping Robin will print the picture I had of the Box office.
Hey,maybe ATLANTA,but not here.
Boy,TLSLOEWS,I bet it was.
Those jackets looked good too,you would be amazed at how many girls one could pick up. They would see the ABC logo and think TV even though it has THEATRE underneath,Of course us old theatre dawgs would never correct them. The jacket i own comes from Jim Neely via the IMPERIAL.
Pictures looked good.It was the best of times.it was the worst of times walking up to a theatre that i had so many great friendships.Don’t think it would have happen had i worked at a burger joint.Not that I ever would! I was going to work in a theatre,when going to the movies use to be special like traveling in a jet,one would get dressed up. Today Jet flying is akin to a bus stop. Glad i got in when I did. We got in on the tail end of the theatre business meaning SHOWMANSHIP.