Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about King Center Twin Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 8:39 pm

Thanks David.

Mike Rogers commented about Northeast Expressway Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 8:34 pm

That is a far cry from the pictures I took after it had closed.Glad Clifford got to see Alonzo' Pictures.

Mike Rogers on May 2, 2011 at 4:45 pm

What a great Time i had viewing these great photos.I hope other Ct members see these. Thanks Bob.

Mike Rogers commented about First Hollywood movie filmed on Whitley Estate on October 26, 1911 on May 2, 2011 at 4:36 pm

Before Hollywood was discovered quite a few silent films were shot right across the Savannah River in North Augusta,S.C. as i assume many were shot on the East Coast.Good story.

Mike Rogers commented about RKO Commack Twin on May 2, 2011 at 4:30 pm

General Cinema did it too,Bloop,The concessionstand Girls hated walking the aisles for money.

Mike Rogers commented about Tower Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Thanks Nick.I bet it was a great Drive-in.

Mike Rogers commented about Taylor Theater on May 2, 2011 at 4:21 pm

thanks david great article.

Mike Rogers commented about Forest Hills Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:20 pm

“THE TRAIN” plays here.A great Lancaster Film along with “WORLD OF Henry Orient”. Strange double feature again.

Mike Rogers commented about Fox Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:17 pm

June 8 1957 has “MOHAWK”,“RED MOUNTAIN” and “THE FIRST TEXAN” showing.

Mike Rogers commented about Augusta Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Well, June 8 1957 it was surprize night no titles listed in the paper!Show starts at Dusk.Always a cartoon.

Mike Rogers commented about Valley Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:14 pm

June 8 1957 sees “GUNFIRE IN LAWLESS ARIZONA” “LEFT HAND OG GOD” and “BEST THINGS IN LFE ARE FREE”. $100.00 Jackpot that night.

Mike Rogers commented about No. 1 Drive-In on May 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm

June 8 1957 and “GIRLESQUE” is playing with “SINFUL”.ADULT entertaiment 1957 style.LOL.

Mike Rogers commented about Dickinson Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 4:07 pm

1974,Leo Colvin was the manager and was written up for this promtion of “THE FORTUNE” Handing out Fortune cookies with prizes as high as $350.00.Not bad Leo.Boxoffice Sept.1974.

Mike Rogers commented about Alabama Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Bryan Mercer and Randy Gaylord were awarded a BOXOFFICE Showmanship award for the work they did on “THE WILD McCULLOCHS”.

Mike Rogers commented about Capri Theater on May 2, 2011 at 3:49 pm

“SMILE” on the marquee in 1974.

Mike Rogers commented about Center Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 3:48 pm

1974 on the marquee is “BUCKTOWN”.

Mike Rogers commented about Manor Twin Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 3:47 pm

On the Marquee in 1974 “HARRY and TONTO”.

Mike Rogers commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on May 2, 2011 at 3:44 pm

Where was the Peachtree West Mentioned in Boxoffice Sept 22,1974 ?

Mike Rogers commented about Westgate Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 3:39 pm

For charity'YOURS,MINE and OURS" is shown at the Westgate.Headed by United Artists booking Department.Boxoffice.sept 22,1974.

Mike Rogers commented about North Dekalb Twin Theater on May 2, 2011 at 3:36 pm

For Charity “BOY OF TWO WORLDS” was Shown here.Sept 22,1974 BOXOFFICE.

Mike Rogers commented about Aurora Cineplex on May 2, 2011 at 3:34 pm

Was this ever called the ROSWELL VILLAGE as mention in Sept 22 1974 BOXOFFICE?

Mike Rogers commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on May 2, 2011 at 3:30 pm

“Monty Python and The Holy Grail"goes on Seven weeks at the Penthouse.Between Jacksonsonville and Atlanta screens it has grossed over $300,000.A dozen addition markets are set to open next week. Sept.22.1974,BOXOFFICE.

Mike Rogers commented about Bradley Symphony Center on May 1, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Nice ads Mike,thanks for getting them on.Two PG pictures equal decent Boxoffice.

Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway Inner 6/Outer 6 on May 1, 2011 at 5:22 pm

Justin does love AMC theatres,they outta give him a season pass.LOL.

Mike Rogers commented about Wilton Cinema 4 on May 1, 2011 at 5:20 pm

Lol,GCC had me try and get seat numbers of all the theatres IN AUgusta,Ga.I had worked at three locations there[Plitt} and knew those,It wasn’t easy getting that remaining number from Georgia Theatres.