But you never walked in a theatre with six moviegoers and ask them to leave on the last show,even with movie passes in your hand.Chuck mentioned it was commom practice in other chains and other cities,Frankly.I had never heard of such a thing.and there were plenty of nights I thought about it,but never would have offered passes to come back another night.And what if they came back on a wednesday,another slow night at 9:30 pm.Oh well, you learn something new even when out of the business.
I think GCC simply overscreened,And in often BAD locations as in Augusta,Ga with REGENCY EXCHANGE 8 Plex,Already that part of town was not where one would want to watch a movie,I can only believe they did the same thing everywhere.I Pleaded with our District Mgr, and my Manager, out of Charlotte,N.C. that South Augusta was not the place for a new cinema.What the heck who would listen to a smart ass Assistant Manager? Interesting Comments.
Great story Tom.
It must have been a terrible place to catch a flick.Most theatres built in department stores are.
I had always thought Jerry Lewis Theatres were free standing Buildings.
“LIVE AND LET DIE” was PG can’t understand why they would not let you see it.
Okay thanks,Is the Roswell Village on CT I couldn’t find it.
I thought the 1981 marquee looked just fine.have seen a lot worse.
thanks David.
I sent Nick a ton of Theatre pictures for CT.He said he wanted them,he got them.
But you never walked in a theatre with six moviegoers and ask them to leave on the last show,even with movie passes in your hand.Chuck mentioned it was commom practice in other chains and other cities,Frankly.I had never heard of such a thing.and there were plenty of nights I thought about it,but never would have offered passes to come back another night.And what if they came back on a wednesday,another slow night at 9:30 pm.Oh well, you learn something new even when out of the business.
Two theatres that close,and in a small town at that.
1979 picture is nice,thanks.
Certainly wasn’t what I had pictured in my Mind on the 1979 picture.
Cuban is right on.I try and stay from movies that a 16 year old kid would want to see,and have been pretty lucky SO FAR.LOL.
Thanks Scott,all i had was the BOXOFFICE article was hoping someone could add more.
What great honor for a fine man,Thanks St.Louis.
Certainly don’t like the name.You can tell it was a grocery store for sure,ten pound hammer.
I think GCC simply overscreened,And in often BAD locations as in Augusta,Ga with REGENCY EXCHANGE 8 Plex,Already that part of town was not where one would want to watch a movie,I can only believe they did the same thing everywhere.I Pleaded with our District Mgr, and my Manager, out of Charlotte,N.C. that South Augusta was not the place for a new cinema.What the heck who would listen to a smart ass Assistant Manager? Interesting Comments.
thanks Mike reminds me of my GCC days in the early eighties,when we still had movie ads.
Great looking pictures.looks like it became a dollar house.
Thanks Joe.real nice look back at a grand theatre.
Great pictures and stories,enjoyed them all.
Story long gone.Limited number of customers most likely lead to closing.These theatres seem to do okay in Larger cities.
ATG what a story,guy never should have been a manager,Thankgoodness no one was killed.
Two good pictures Guys,thanks,Good movie playing also!
thanks NYozoner.Somewhere I have a picture of what is left of the booth/Concession.