Tlsloews.I think alot of us did that.Funny thing was in my case Columbia 1 and 2 were like the Madison a long way from the Imperial and National Hills,but everyone came out to Martinez.I was told more than once “I was the glue that held the gang together”.Were you the Glue? Also playing recorded music might be because some one might want loyalties? You in MUSIC CITY might get in Trouble.
First things First,when “Frankenstien” played here it was rated X,so they must have gotten an edited version. Marquee is good like Tlsloews said,But I wouldn’t have the ratings “R” and “PG” so large.
This from BILL BARKLEY. The Lunar Drive-in is owned by David Kilderry.It has Three screens. It reopened in 2002 after being closed since April 1984.The booth has one CENTURY and two PHILIPS DP70 {35,70MM }Projectors each with a 5000 -watt Xenon lamp illumination.The three 35mm double feature programs are each held on a single plate of the Platter system. Bill added most folks don’t know this but it first opened in 1956 as the single screen PANORAMIC DRIVE-In and in 1963 it was called the VIllAGE Drive-in until it closed in 1984. Bill said" IT is the only remaining drive-in theatres in the Melbourne area.“ David Kilderry is always open to talk about old drive-ins in the area and of course his LUNAR Drive-In Theatre. Thanks Bill for giving me this to add to Cinema Treasures,one day you are going to have to get on line.Yes,I have photos of the screen,The booth and the Drive-in,but I have no equipment to get them on sorry guys.
Drove by the old WEIS DRIVE-IN location.A church was suppose be built there,but nothing.It has been kept up such as grass cut and no trees growing everywhere.
Thanks Bob,Guess they were trying to facelift the old Mall,hence the name change.Hwy 72 should put you right by the mall it is the way I go to 1-26 bypassing Columbia.
How could a city like Jackson tear down such a beautiful movie House.So many towns large and small were doing it.Thank goodness in my hometown of Augusta,Ga. Civic and Art lovers saved Three Downtown Theatres! Jackson should have done it too.
Thanks FRIENDS OF THE MILLER.I wish more theatre people in Augusta would get on CT.So many stories and believe it or not,I do not know them all.
Thanks Joe.
Tlsloews.I think alot of us did that.Funny thing was in my case Columbia 1 and 2 were like the Madison a long way from the Imperial and National Hills,but everyone came out to Martinez.I was told more than once “I was the glue that held the gang together”.Were you the Glue? Also playing recorded music might be because some one might want loyalties? You in MUSIC CITY might get in Trouble.
The Miller was across the street,but didn’t get in the picture. It would have been in the foreground.
Listed in 1956 Motion Picture Almanac as being located in Pleasantville.
thanks J.B. I don’t get by Sparta Much,I remember the theatre being on the corner.
Boy, BINGO must really be big over there!
Thanks Ron,interesting story,but sad.
Thanks DOn the MODJESKA is right down the street,but hard to notice it.
I am amazed at looking at the theatres over in England,they are just so classy looking.Shame to tear it down.Thanks Ian and Ken.And Philip.
Thanks Bob.
Great picture Ian.thanks for getting it on.
First things First,when “Frankenstien” played here it was rated X,so they must have gotten an edited version. Marquee is good like Tlsloews said,But I wouldn’t have the ratings “R” and “PG” so large.
Thanks Chuck.I saw the Apollo 1 and 2 I think years ago.Think it was located on a big Hill.
Thanks for the info Justin.
A lot of good stories and some of the pictures were great.
This from BILL BARKLEY. The Lunar Drive-in is owned by David Kilderry.It has Three screens. It reopened in 2002 after being closed since April 1984.The booth has one CENTURY and two PHILIPS DP70 {35,70MM }Projectors each with a 5000 -watt Xenon lamp illumination.The three 35mm double feature programs are each held on a single plate of the Platter system. Bill added most folks don’t know this but it first opened in 1956 as the single screen PANORAMIC DRIVE-In and in 1963 it was called the VIllAGE Drive-in until it closed in 1984. Bill said" IT is the only remaining drive-in theatres in the Melbourne area.“ David Kilderry is always open to talk about old drive-ins in the area and of course his LUNAR Drive-In Theatre. Thanks Bill for giving me this to add to Cinema Treasures,one day you are going to have to get on line.Yes,I have photos of the screen,The booth and the Drive-in,but I have no equipment to get them on sorry guys.
Drove by the old WEIS DRIVE-IN location.A church was suppose be built there,but nothing.It has been kept up such as grass cut and no trees growing everywhere.
Thanks Bob,Guess they were trying to facelift the old Mall,hence the name change.Hwy 72 should put you right by the mall it is the way I go to 1-26 bypassing Columbia.
I second what Don wrote.More great stories from Allen.
Be nice to find her Allen,We all have stories to tell if you ran a theatre.
How could a city like Jackson tear down such a beautiful movie House.So many towns large and small were doing it.Thank goodness in my hometown of Augusta,Ga. Civic and Art lovers saved Three Downtown Theatres! Jackson should have done it too.
Bad location? why couldn’t it work.Bad Booking?
Thanks Allen.
Not very nice looking Twin. NO marquee,I HATE that in a theatre.