I can’t believe as big as Columbia is no one in that city has any intrest in the old theatres there. I would love for Dickie to answer a question i left months ago. Oh,well.
The Modjeska Theatre in Augusta is currently closed.It had been turned into a nightspot and it is used for private parties. It is on CT if anyone wants to read about it. Its History is much like theone here.
Soft Core Sex night at the JOLLY ROGER. Along with the SWINGING CHEERLEADERS is second feature THE CLASS OF ‘74. Third movie is THE STUDENT TEACHERS and to close the night out THE ROOMMMATES all Rated R of course. August 9 1974.
Times change ,August 9 1974 now playing a piece of crap that shouldn’t even play at the worst drive-in. TOM LAUGHLIN in BORN LOSERS. Can’t believe it is also playing at the 20th Century,
Thank GOODNESS Augusta ,Georgia has managed to save three of the six downtown theatres in our city.Didn’t these folks up there have any sense to try and save a downtown theatre,If Augusta could do it i know theBIG CITY of Greenville should have.
Yeah, I got the pictures ready to go,I wish i had the stuff to do it on the computer,but i don’t.I will send the North 85 drive in story along with the pictures.
Here is a write up from the Augusta paper on the MILLER"The Miller, with an eye on the thermometer is bringing SKI PARTY as its next attraction probably in the middle of the week.This one stars a bunchof youngsters,starring Frankie Avalon,Dwayne Hickman and Deborah Walley.“ Summer 1965.JULY.
In 1967 the Forest hills was playing two horror movies that probably could not be found anywhere today. THEY CAME FROM BEYOND SPACE and second feature is THE TERRORNAUTS. Admission is $1.00 Kids under 12 free. Lot of nightmares.
I found the AD! THE SOUND OF MUSIC playing at DANIEL VILLAGE in 35mm not 70mm. 70mm was at NATIONAL HILLS and it should have open there instead of DANIEL VILLAGE. It was being held over. Shows at 2pm and 8pm. Boxoffice opened at 1pm for the matinee and 7pm for the evening show,
JULY 4 1965 NOW SHOWING GOLDFINGER with a second feature of INVITATION TO A GUN FIGHTER. After these movies THE CARPETBAGGERS and TOPKAPI will play.Starting on wednesday.
Acording to later Box office reports I found these movies did the most business THE FLINTSTONES,TRUE LIES,LION KING, and FORREST GUMP.This is during a short period!
Bob, It might have been called the Scenic Drive in at one time but when i saw the Marquee it was called the Newport Drive in. Do you know the name of the other Drive in that was just down that same road?
OF all Augusta’s Theatres this one got the least respect. It was thrown up block building in the BACK of the shopping center. It was certainly not has pretty as NATIONAL HILLS or even DANIEL VILLAGE.
In other words, even films like HELLO DOLLY opened there they would have better suited at National Hills.
I can’t believe as big as Columbia is no one in that city has any intrest in the old theatres there. I would love for Dickie to answer a question i left months ago. Oh,well.
The Modjeska Theatre in Augusta is currently closed.It had been turned into a nightspot and it is used for private parties. It is on CT if anyone wants to read about it. Its History is much like theone here.
Soft Core Sex night at the JOLLY ROGER. Along with the SWINGING CHEERLEADERS is second feature THE CLASS OF ‘74. Third movie is THE STUDENT TEACHERS and to close the night out THE ROOMMMATES all Rated R of course. August 9 1974.
Times change ,August 9 1974 now playing a piece of crap that shouldn’t even play at the worst drive-in. TOM LAUGHLIN in BORN LOSERS. Can’t believe it is also playing at the 20th Century,
THanks I got there sometimes the search won’t work.
August 9 1974 NOW SHOWING THE SWINGING CHEERLEADERS in a First run in Cincinnati.It was playing Day and date with the RIVERVUE AUTO drive in.
Okay, Cactus Jack the Austin drive in held 600 cars and was owned in the late 50’s by Joe Turner.
Thank GOODNESS Augusta ,Georgia has managed to save three of the six downtown theatres in our city.Didn’t these folks up there have any sense to try and save a downtown theatre,If Augusta could do it i know theBIG CITY of Greenville should have.
Yeah, I got the pictures ready to go,I wish i had the stuff to do it on the computer,but i don’t.I will send the North 85 drive in story along with the pictures.
JULY 2 1965 and the FOX DRIVE IN is playing ADULT ENTERTAIMENT. NOW SHOWING… FANNY HILL and Carroll Baker and George Maharis in SYLVIA.
Here is a write up from the Augusta paper on the MILLER"The Miller, with an eye on the thermometer is bringing SKI PARTY as its next attraction probably in the middle of the week.This one stars a bunchof youngsters,starring Frankie Avalon,Dwayne Hickman and Deborah Walley.“ Summer 1965.JULY.
YELLOW ROLLS ROYCE with Ingrid Bergman and Rex Harrison are playing in the summer of 1965 at the MILLER.
In 1967 the Forest hills was playing two horror movies that probably could not be found anywhere today. THEY CAME FROM BEYOND SPACE and second feature is THE TERRORNAUTS. Admission is $1.00 Kids under 12 free. Lot of nightmares.
I found the AD! THE SOUND OF MUSIC playing at DANIEL VILLAGE in 35mm not 70mm. 70mm was at NATIONAL HILLS and it should have open there instead of DANIEL VILLAGE. It was being held over. Shows at 2pm and 8pm. Boxoffice opened at 1pm for the matinee and 7pm for the evening show,
JULY 4 1965 NOW SHOWING GOLDFINGER with a second feature of INVITATION TO A GUN FIGHTER. After these movies THE CARPETBAGGERS and TOPKAPI will play.Starting on wednesday.
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE plays first run as do all the BONDS at the MILLER.all seats were $1.50. with shows at 1,3,5,7 and 9.
Acording to later Box office reports I found these movies did the most business THE FLINTSTONES,TRUE LIES,LION KING, and FORREST GUMP.This is during a short period!
Bob, It might have been called the Scenic Drive in at one time but when i saw the Marquee it was called the Newport Drive in. Do you know the name of the other Drive in that was just down that same road?
CAT BALLOU opens first run summer of 1965 at the Imperial following a long run of IN HARM’S WAY.
Across the street the MILLER is playing 007 in YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE. almost all the early Bonds played the MILLER. 1967.
In 1967 THE IMPERIAL is playing THE DIRTY DOZEN. with shows starting at 12;30.3:15, 6:15 and 8:45.
April 27 1965 NOW SHOWING REPTILICUS and THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED.
A game called LUCKY BUCKS was being played at intermission. great sci-fi double bill.
Last time I visted Middlesboro the theatre was open as a playhouse.The main theatre THE MANRING was lost to a fire.It is on CT.
NIck, Can’t believe you haven’t added to all these Tampa Theatres.I keep looking for some of your great writings. Happy 2010.
OF all Augusta’s Theatres this one got the least respect. It was thrown up block building in the BACK of the shopping center. It was certainly not has pretty as NATIONAL HILLS or even DANIEL VILLAGE.
In other words, even films like HELLO DOLLY opened there they would have better suited at National Hills.