Chuck,the old Ledger does not have Box office and Concession separate,so it could be Box and Concession together. They certainly must not have had Box office reports in those days.But when i was business our B.O.R’s were separate from the concession. In 1944-45 Ihave no idea. Each number you see like for “DAYS OF GLORY” is not a weekly gross but that days take.What were tickets then 30 or 40 cents a piece.
Reminds me of the COMMERCE drive-in in Commerce, Georgia it is on CT go read about that TRIPLE or the FUN-LAND in Tampa it is on CT. How can you watch a flick when you can SEE the other screen. Well, they are called “PASSION PITS”.
IN 1944 the DREAMLAND was playing “CLAUDIA” and it took in $88.15
“CLANCEY STREET BOYS” MAKES $173.45
“RETURN OF RANGERS” makes $175.00
“WHISTLING IN DIXIE” does $110.10
“WE’VE NEVER BEEN LICKED” brings in $104.95 on a Monday night.
All this from a ledger that was tossed in the Trash when the MILLER THEATRE in Augusta went dark.Wish I could have saved more out of the Dumpster.
If you cruise over to MILLER THEATRE in Augusta you will see grosses much better than the IMPERIAL for the same year and months for the most parts. All this from a Ledger thrown in the Trash at the MILLER when it went dark. Wish i could have saved more out of the dumpster!!!
Here are some grosses from movies that Played at the IMPERIAL in 1945.
“SENSATIONS OF 1945” made $791.04
“DAYS OF GLORY” takes in $367.79 on Thursday Jan.11 1945.
“SUMMER STORM” makes $1145.92
“THE HAIRY APE” {which sounds like it outta be at the Modjeska} makes $968.79
“WATERLOO BRIDGE” makes $949.53
“ENEMY OF WOMEN” takes in $760.44
and “SHE GETS THE MAN” makes a low $471.75
August 26 1945 the Miller is showing “THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS” and it takes in$1964.02
“CONFLICT” makes$1144.09
“INCENDIARY BLONDE” opens the whole week with $2143.79
Sept.9 1945 that sunday sees “THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS” it rakes in $2124.62
“ALONG CAME JONES” made $1634.64
“NAUGHTY NINETIES” makes $1968.05 on a Sunday
“YOU CAME ALONG” takes in $1431.43
and “BETWEEN TWO WOMEN” makes $2094.59
Going back to JULY 1945 and let see what is showing at the MILLER and the money each film made.
“HOME IN INDIANA” made $2204.75
“THE CLOCK” took in 2103.46
Going into August 1945 the MILLER is playing “OUT OF THIS WORLD” it takes in 1903.99
“BACK TO BATAAN” makes 1812.43
“GOING MY WAY” opens August 6 1944 takes in$2249.52
“THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE” brings in $1845.15
and ANDY HARDY"S BLONDE TROUBLE" brings in 2010.72
Tim Campbell over at the Imperial,wanted to basically do the same.Did you talk to him. He wants to do PEPSI/KELLY BUDDY CLUB series at the IMPERIAL. I told him I bet Terry Sams {TROOPER TERRY on Channel 6} would probably be glad to help with it. Boy, That’s alot old employees. JUST DON’T show “JAWS” even though i know it was the biggest grosser to play downtown.I had a whole summer of that SHARK.
Let’s go back in time to 1945, July 1945 and the RIALTO is playing:
“WINGED VICTORY” it took in $166.42.
“SCARED STIFF” took in 145.12
“LIGHTNING STRIKES” made $219.64
We are still in July 1945 and “COVER GIRL” made $105.70
“CRAZY HOUSE” made $115.00
“LUMBERJACK” took in $150.10
“UNSEEN” made $316.14 {must have had a big name in it}
“KEYS OF THE KINGDOM” scored a low $99.48
and “GANGSTER’S DEN” made $226.40. All in all not bad money.
And people complain about how much i write about NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE which was a real movie theatre and not some multi-plex. Have a great Day Justin,my arm is beat from the scrolling . Worked for GCC ,but never AMC.They outta love you.
I remember taking one of the marquee.I assume you live in that area. It’s funny how people will live in a place and never think to snap a picture. Got a CT guy from ATlanta on and found out he never got around to snapping a picture of NORTHEAST EXPRESS DRIVE-IN in Atlanta.Driving home to Augusta I stopped off 1-85 and took several pictures Cliff never thought to do it,but I was able to mail him copies. I will try and locate the picture,I have hundreds of pictures,mainly in the South.
Thanks Micah enjoyed that theatre and the old downtown theatre that was a MCDONALDS.I snapped several pictures,never saw anything like it.I know it is listed on CT.
Start working on the COLUMBIA 1and2 Theatres REUNION. You all put it together mail me a copy and i will make copies as I explained on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site. Okay.
Oh, I will mail out the copies i make to the folks i worked with which is about 10 addresses.So you won’t have a bunch of postage.You can put you computer address on so they can contact you or my Address. Whatever.If we get a decent response of people wanting one then we will go for it I guess at Your place,or a restrauant somewhere.
Robin,You and Diane put together the info you are seeking to see what the response from old employees.What Time? What Day? that way you can judge the response.Certainly Put my name in for my old gang to know I am behind it.
Once you get a copy made mail one to me I plan to take the cover of my NATIONAL HILLS book and use it for a cover letter. They see it first and then read what you guys come up with. I think you should also push cinematreasures.org. I have told more than a few about CT,maybe you writing about all the stories will get peope to get on. Just ideas.
Rogerpen, She was so nice to us.We took pictures inside the booth. She posed for one shot with us. I know you guys will do great every night we made it up from Augusta,after a day at Carowinds,that place was jumping. I knew to get there early and we were near the back even then. She told me part of the screen was old fence that was used when HUGO came through. I have always wanted to hit KINGS MTN,Drive-in. Drove by one afternoon,but we just pull in off 1-85 and we are there. I hope we can make it up,but if not all the best, I have a rather strange story on the Diane 29 Drive-in there if you care to read it and confirm if it’s true or not. I HEARD IT FROM A RESIDENT THERE.
Chuck,the old Ledger does not have Box office and Concession separate,so it could be Box and Concession together. They certainly must not have had Box office reports in those days.But when i was business our B.O.R’s were separate from the concession. In 1944-45 Ihave no idea. Each number you see like for “DAYS OF GLORY” is not a weekly gross but that days take.What were tickets then 30 or 40 cents a piece.
Reminds me of the COMMERCE drive-in in Commerce, Georgia it is on CT go read about that TRIPLE or the FUN-LAND in Tampa it is on CT. How can you watch a flick when you can SEE the other screen. Well, they are called “PASSION PITS”.
In 1956 it parked 400 cars and was owned and operated by OHIO THEATRE SERVICE.
IN 1944 the DREAMLAND was playing “CLAUDIA” and it took in $88.15
“CLANCEY STREET BOYS” MAKES $173.45
“RETURN OF RANGERS” makes $175.00
“WHISTLING IN DIXIE” does $110.10
“WE’VE NEVER BEEN LICKED” brings in $104.95 on a Monday night.
All this from a ledger that was tossed in the Trash when the MILLER THEATRE in Augusta went dark.Wish I could have saved more out of the Dumpster.
If you cruise over to MILLER THEATRE in Augusta you will see grosses much better than the IMPERIAL for the same year and months for the most parts. All this from a Ledger thrown in the Trash at the MILLER when it went dark. Wish i could have saved more out of the dumpster!!!
Here are some grosses from movies that Played at the IMPERIAL in 1945.
“SENSATIONS OF 1945” made $791.04
“DAYS OF GLORY” takes in $367.79 on Thursday Jan.11 1945.
“SUMMER STORM” makes $1145.92
“THE HAIRY APE” {which sounds like it outta be at the Modjeska} makes $968.79
“WATERLOO BRIDGE” makes $949.53
“ENEMY OF WOMEN” takes in $760.44
and “SHE GETS THE MAN” makes a low $471.75
All this from a LEDGER that was tossed in the trash after the MILLER quit showing Films. I only wish i could have saved everything.
August 26 1945 the Miller is showing “THOSE ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS” and it takes in$1964.02
“CONFLICT” makes$1144.09
“INCENDIARY BLONDE” opens the whole week with $2143.79
Sept.9 1945 that sunday sees “THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS” it rakes in $2124.62
“ALONG CAME JONES” made $1634.64
“NAUGHTY NINETIES” makes $1968.05 on a Sunday
“YOU CAME ALONG” takes in $1431.43
and “BETWEEN TWO WOMEN” makes $2094.59
Going back to JULY 1945 and let see what is showing at the MILLER and the money each film made.
“HOME IN INDIANA” made $2204.75
“THE CLOCK” took in 2103.46
Going into August 1945 the MILLER is playing “OUT OF THIS WORLD” it takes in 1903.99
“BACK TO BATAAN” makes 1812.43
“GOING MY WAY” opens August 6 1944 takes in$2249.52
“THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE” brings in $1845.15
and ANDY HARDY"S BLONDE TROUBLE" brings in 2010.72
Tim Campbell over at the Imperial,wanted to basically do the same.Did you talk to him. He wants to do PEPSI/KELLY BUDDY CLUB series at the IMPERIAL. I told him I bet Terry Sams {TROOPER TERRY on Channel 6} would probably be glad to help with it. Boy, That’s alot old employees. JUST DON’T show “JAWS” even though i know it was the biggest grosser to play downtown.I had a whole summer of that SHARK.
Let’s go back in time to 1945, July 1945 and the RIALTO is playing:
“WINGED VICTORY” it took in $166.42.
“SCARED STIFF” took in 145.12
“LIGHTNING STRIKES” made $219.64
We are still in July 1945 and “COVER GIRL” made $105.70
“CRAZY HOUSE” made $115.00
“LUMBERJACK” took in $150.10
“UNSEEN” made $316.14 {must have had a big name in it}
“KEYS OF THE KINGDOM” scored a low $99.48
and “GANGSTER’S DEN” made $226.40. All in all not bad money.
And people complain about how much i write about NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE which was a real movie theatre and not some multi-plex. Have a great Day Justin,my arm is beat from the scrolling . Worked for GCC ,but never AMC.They outta love you.
I remember taking one of the marquee.I assume you live in that area. It’s funny how people will live in a place and never think to snap a picture. Got a CT guy from ATlanta on and found out he never got around to snapping a picture of NORTHEAST EXPRESS DRIVE-IN in Atlanta.Driving home to Augusta I stopped off 1-85 and took several pictures Cliff never thought to do it,but I was able to mail him copies. I will try and locate the picture,I have hundreds of pictures,mainly in the South.
Thanks Micah enjoyed that theatre and the old downtown theatre that was a MCDONALDS.I snapped several pictures,never saw anything like it.I know it is listed on CT.
I visited the MISSON VALLEY while staying at a hotel across the street. Not bad. I least I think it was the MISSION VALLEY.
A very brief history. In 1956 it is owned by P&H Amusement Co. There was no listing on how many cars could get in.
You guys get it put together as I explained on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site and I will help getting them out to the people I worked with.
Start working on the COLUMBIA 1and2 Theatres REUNION. You all put it together mail me a copy and i will make copies as I explained on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site. Okay.
Oh, I will mail out the copies i make to the folks i worked with which is about 10 addresses.So you won’t have a bunch of postage.You can put you computer address on so they can contact you or my Address. Whatever.If we get a decent response of people wanting one then we will go for it I guess at Your place,or a restrauant somewhere.
Robin,You and Diane put together the info you are seeking to see what the response from old employees.What Time? What Day? that way you can judge the response.Certainly Put my name in for my old gang to know I am behind it.
Once you get a copy made mail one to me I plan to take the cover of my NATIONAL HILLS book and use it for a cover letter. They see it first and then read what you guys come up with. I think you should also push cinematreasures.org. I have told more than a few about CT,maybe you writing about all the stories will get peope to get on. Just ideas.
Boy, There are alot of Drive-ins in Texas.
Rogerpen, She was so nice to us.We took pictures inside the booth. She posed for one shot with us. I know you guys will do great every night we made it up from Augusta,after a day at Carowinds,that place was jumping. I knew to get there early and we were near the back even then. She told me part of the screen was old fence that was used when HUGO came through. I have always wanted to hit KINGS MTN,Drive-in. Drove by one afternoon,but we just pull in off 1-85 and we are there. I hope we can make it up,but if not all the best, I have a rather strange story on the Diane 29 Drive-in there if you care to read it and confirm if it’s true or not. I HEARD IT FROM A RESIDENT THERE.
Robin needs to start paying notice to her Atlanta Theatres,Like I try and do for Georgia Square Cinemas.
In 1956 it parked 850 cars making it that city’s largest Drive-in. It was owned by Breaden&Beeson.
The old PIONEER DRIVE-in parked in 1956, 200 cars and was owned by R. Vaughtand & H. Millington.