Oct 2 1994,from the Augusta Chroncile, “AUGUSTANS HAVE KISSED DRIVE-IN GOODBYE.” After being open for three years the Bellamys Tommy Sr, and son Tony have closed the Hi Way 56 Drive-in.They got her going again in 1989.“We had loyal customers but not enough for ten people to come out and work every night on the weekends” said Mr.Bellamy. He said getting prints was a hard part of tracking them and getting them,plus one summer it was the area’s Wettest.“it rained every weekend” said Tony.On top of that right next door a local race track was opened drowning out the sound,your whole car would shake.
From Boxoffice April 1993. Jan.5 1993 a gunman shot himself in the head at the Pleasant Valley Cinemas.While watching “A FEW GOOD MEN”,moviegoers thought it was part of the movie until they found a man slumped over a seat.Police said the man was a suspect in an earlier Raleigh shooting.The film includes a Suicide scene! Really surprized theatre folks in that area did not include this in earlier posts.
J.T. McCormick built this drive in, in a Jacksonville interview with Journalist,Ann Hyman he said"He never went there to see a movie,he perferred his open air screened in."
Sept 1960 at the FOX DRIVE-in a little movie that caused a little stir in this conservative town,“THE MATING URGE” Ist run in the Augusta-Aiken area, Realism and Startling the ad read.Filmed around the world.There was a second feature,but not in the ad,also in color.
Punky’s Ponies was a local business that let kids ride small ponies.They set up at the Hilltop one night for the “kiddies” I rode Punky’s ponies when I was a kid.
Now playing Sept.17 1960 “IT HAPPENED TO JANE” and “APACHE TERRITORY” they had a game called Play Lucky.10 sure winners,big cash jack pot and Horse shoe jackpot.
Did you notice the MAVC theatre I put on under newest theatres.It might be of interest to you. Yep I only have 70 or so drive-ins left.You have a much bigger task and I hope you do live long enough and then alot more to be able to enjoy the work. I have a flyer from Fort Gordon, Georgia on the movie “EXECUTIVE ACTION” i pick up as a kid out on the base one day.It had on it “FOR INSTALLATION DISTRIBUTION ONLY"Coming soon to your Army and Air Force Theatres.Admission at the theatre at Fort Gordon was $1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children.I remember they had a beautiful new theatre and later built a second screen,but smaller cinema.Ray Hutto who hand built SOUTHSIDE CINEMA {on CT] I think got the seats from that newer theatre for his South Augusta theatre.Interesting story.
You make good points John.But even at 11.00 dollars a seat here in Augusta for a first run movie you still have A-holes yaking in the theatre.I found our little Masters 7 here a two dollar theatre having the fewest patron problems,or maybe i have just been lucky with the movies i have seen there.
Michael, I noticed you have been on Ct since 2005.How many of these Articles have you done on different movies? I would certainly like to read them,minus the musicals.
the Miller plays “THE LOVE MACHINE” with Dyan Cannon and Robert Ryan. Rated R admission was ADults $2.00 Sept,10 1971.
Oct 2 1994,from the Augusta Chroncile, “AUGUSTANS HAVE KISSED DRIVE-IN GOODBYE.” After being open for three years the Bellamys Tommy Sr, and son Tony have closed the Hi Way 56 Drive-in.They got her going again in 1989.“We had loyal customers but not enough for ten people to come out and work every night on the weekends” said Mr.Bellamy. He said getting prints was a hard part of tracking them and getting them,plus one summer it was the area’s Wettest.“it rained every weekend” said Tony.On top of that right next door a local race track was opened drowning out the sound,your whole car would shake.
October 2 1994,“JASON’S LYRIC” is playing day and date with GCC’s REGENCY MALL.
“JASON’S LYRIC” rated R is playing date and date at Masters 7.
Write up in BOxoffice April 1993 about it becoming a twin theatre.
Well, Tom Morman was the manager here until he was moved to manage the six-screen Franklin cinemas on Monroe st.
From Boxoffice April 1993. Jan.5 1993 a gunman shot himself in the head at the Pleasant Valley Cinemas.While watching “A FEW GOOD MEN”,moviegoers thought it was part of the movie until they found a man slumped over a seat.Police said the man was a suspect in an earlier Raleigh shooting.The film includes a Suicide scene! Really surprized theatre folks in that area did not include this in earlier posts.
J.T. McCormick built this drive in, in a Jacksonville interview with Journalist,Ann Hyman he said"He never went there to see a movie,he perferred his open air screened in."
Sept 1960 sees the THREE STOOGES in “STOP,LOOK.LISTEN” and “CHANCE MEETING”
Sept.1960 at the Imperial “THE GLENN MILLER STORY” coming next was"CARRY ON NURSE"
Another 1960 features “THE COUNTRY GIRL” and “BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI”
More 1960 movies at the Forest Hills,“THE BURNING HILLS” and “BACK TO GOD’S COUNTRY”
At the Hilltop in 1960 late summer.“THE BIG LAND” and “UNTAMED YOUTH”
Sept 1960 at the FOX DRIVE-in a little movie that caused a little stir in this conservative town,“THE MATING URGE” Ist run in the Augusta-Aiken area, Realism and Startling the ad read.Filmed around the world.There was a second feature,but not in the ad,also in color.
Sept 17 1960 and the Modjeska was playing a double feature, “BLUE DENIM” with Carol Lynley. and “SHARK RIVER” in vivid color.
“ELMER GANTRY” has a long run at the Miller.Sept 17, 1960.
Punky’s Ponies was a local business that let kids ride small ponies.They set up at the Hilltop one night for the “kiddies” I rode Punky’s ponies when I was a kid.
Now playing Sept.17 1960 “IT HAPPENED TO JANE” and “APACHE TERRITORY” they had a game called Play Lucky.10 sure winners,big cash jack pot and Horse shoe jackpot.
Sept 17 1960 Now showing “HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS” Anthony Quinn. “THE BLACK SCORPION” and third hit “LIL ABNER” Adults sixty cents Kids under 12 free.
Thanks KenMc.
Did you notice the MAVC theatre I put on under newest theatres.It might be of interest to you. Yep I only have 70 or so drive-ins left.You have a much bigger task and I hope you do live long enough and then alot more to be able to enjoy the work. I have a flyer from Fort Gordon, Georgia on the movie “EXECUTIVE ACTION” i pick up as a kid out on the base one day.It had on it “FOR INSTALLATION DISTRIBUTION ONLY"Coming soon to your Army and Air Force Theatres.Admission at the theatre at Fort Gordon was $1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children.I remember they had a beautiful new theatre and later built a second screen,but smaller cinema.Ray Hutto who hand built SOUTHSIDE CINEMA {on CT] I think got the seats from that newer theatre for his South Augusta theatre.Interesting story.
Thanks Bob.
You make good points John.But even at 11.00 dollars a seat here in Augusta for a first run movie you still have A-holes yaking in the theatre.I found our little Masters 7 here a two dollar theatre having the fewest patron problems,or maybe i have just been lucky with the movies i have seen there.
Michael, I noticed you have been on Ct since 2005.How many of these Articles have you done on different movies? I would certainly like to read them,minus the musicals.
The above incident happened in 1973.I guess the theatres stayed closed until the article in Boxoffice in 1975.