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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Anthony,Here you go. The Panhandle Drive-in parked 260 cars and was owned by Panhandle Theatre Corp.
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.
Thanks Chuck1231.
TLSLOEWS,ever find out about OLD HICKORY DRIVE-in.
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.
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.
Bet you played it,Robin.
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.
Thanks for the great story Rick,I enjoyed it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks on the opening and closing dates.
First rated X run, “JACK and JIll” plus “PUSS-N-BOOTS” rated X. first show starts at 1pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 27 1985 and at Daniel Village Twin they are playing “STARMAN” and “TOMBOY” They are charging a dollar a seat.
Feb 27 1985 sees “HEAVEN HELP US ” playing Rated R.
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.
Okay.Wish i could have helped.
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.
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.