Comments from Mike Rogers

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Mike Rogers commented about Panhandle Drive-In on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:25 pm

Anthony,Here you go. The Panhandle Drive-in parked 260 cars and was owned by Panhandle Theatre Corp.

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Mike Rogers commented about Old Hickory Cinema 16 on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:15 pm

I am sure you did not dream it up.the bad thing is if we had the time,Like Nick somehow finds,we could get a lot more of info on theatres here and up your way.

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Mike Rogers commented about Brain Dead Studios on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Thanks Chuck1231.

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Mike Rogers commented about Old Hickory Cinema 16 on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:05 pm

TLSLOEWS,ever find out about OLD HICKORY DRIVE-in.

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Mike Rogers commented about Old Hickory Cinema 16 on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:03 pm

Carmike can close theatres.In Hendersonville,N.C. EPIC THEATRES went into a closed Wal-mart and i think squezzed in 12 screens. I wouldn’t want to watch movie there.

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Mike Rogers commented about Capri Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 6:07 pm

He has some great art work.Maybe this is where we need to go to write,no one would care on this site if we were OFF TOPIC.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 6:05 pm

Bet you played it,Robin.

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Mike Rogers commented about Somerville Drive-In on Jul 14, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Thanks Rick,We had the SKYVIEW Drive-in here in Augusta it too had a little train for the kids.Bet quite a few did.

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Mike Rogers commented about Plainfield Edison Drive-In on Jul 14, 2010 at 6:02 pm

Thanks for the great story Rick,I enjoyed it.

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Mike Rogers commented about Canyon Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 6:00 pm

Big write up in BOXOFFICE Nov.1995,Color pictures,Long story,Gene and Judy Harvey were the owners in 1995.They are interviewed in the BOXOFFICE article.

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Mike Rogers commented about Emerson Theater on Jul 14, 2010 at 4:53 pm

From BOXOFFICE,May 1986. the EMERSON THEATRE has reopened.The 439 seat theatre will run second run movies for $1.50 and some art films may be shown.Th etheatre was built in 1931.

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Mike Rogers commented about Strand Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm

The Strand Cinema One and Two with 510 and 368 seats is now run by Nicklelodeon Productions of Indianapolis.The balcony theatre got seats from the closed ESQUIRE THEATRE. A new lobby area.The original STRAND opened in 1919 and was all new except for the outer walls which were a part of the MUSIC HALL bulit in 1884. BOXOFFICE ,May 1968.

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Mike Rogers commented about State Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 4:24 pm

the roof of the STATE THEATRE collapsed just hours after the last feature was over.City inspector,Herbert Smith thinks heavy snowfall could brought the roof down.Harry Nichols the owner of the STATE said the theatre was inspected a year ago by the insurance company that insures it.$50.000 damage to the theatre.The STATE Was built in the 30’s as a garage by 1939 it was a movie house.I know this was posted earlier,but i Put a few names in the story.

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Mike Rogers commented about Sunset Drive-In on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:59 pm

Thanks on the opening and closing dates.

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Mike Rogers commented about Capri Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:58 pm

First rated X run, “JACK and JIll” plus “PUSS-N-BOOTS” rated X. first show starts at 1pm.

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Mike Rogers commented about Regency Mall Cinema I-II-III on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:53 pm

I have been gone a few years,but GCC is still going.Now Showing.
“AMADEUS"rated PG, "THE KILLING FIELDS” rated R and “TURK 182” rated pg-13. GCC BARGIN MATINEES are $2.50 before 6pm.

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Mike Rogers commented about Peach Orchard Cinemas on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:49 pm

It is called Peach Orchard Cinemas Fairlane-Litchfield operation,Now three screens, feb,27 1985 sees,“PLACES IN THE HEART” rated PG, “NIGHT TRAIN TO TERROR” rated R and “NIGHT PATROL” rated R.

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Mike Rogers commented about Masters Value Cinemas 8 on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm

Feb 27,1985 Now showing,still First run movies.

“VISION QUEST” rated R
“THE BREAKFAST CLUB” rated R
“WITNESS” rated R
“THE MEAN SEASON” rated R
“FAST FORWARD” rated Pg
“SILENT MADNESS” in 3-D rated R
“THE DUNGEONMASTER” rated PG-13.

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Mike Rogers commented about Southgate Cinema on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:40 pm

Two Georgia theatre locations with three screens,Daniel Village Twin and Southgate are now dollar theatres. Playing at Southgate the perfect movie for that location,“BREAKIN'2” rated R. Feb.27 1985.

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Mike Rogers commented about Daniel Village Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:37 pm

Feb 27 1985 and at Daniel Village Twin they are playing “STARMAN” and “TOMBOY” They are charging a dollar a seat.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Feb 27 1985 sees “HEAVEN HELP US ” playing Rated R.

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Mike Rogers commented about Columbia Square Cinemas on Jul 14, 2010 at 3:33 pm

Now Showing at Columbia Square Cinemas,It is sadly no longer,Columbia 1 and 2 theatres.

“MISCHIEF” rated R
“PASSAGE TO INDIA” Rated PG
“BEVERLY HILLS COP” Rated R Feb.27 1985.

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Mike Rogers commented about Canyon Drive-In on Jul 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm

Okay.Wish i could have helped.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cinepolis Parsippany on Jul 13, 2010 at 7:27 pm

I can’t believe any local would take in a Projectionist trained by a non-union projectionist.And this in New Jersey!Don’t believe it.Mike local 629.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cinema Endicott on Jul 13, 2010 at 7:23 pm

No I never got paid extra to change a marquee at ABC-Plitt,at General Cinema our janitors did it.I loved doing the marquee at National Hills,it was huge as you have seen from Robin’s pictures.Columbia 1 and 2 even had a decent marquee,Hell I would have done for free I loved it so much.