JUNE 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “WANDA NEVADA” with Brooke Shields and Peter Fonda. {Peter’s Dad had a small part in this film} Second feature is “BRASS TARGET” both rated PG.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “PLAYERS” rated PG. and in Cinema 2 is “BATTLESTAR GALACTICA” rated PG. This was not in senssurround at the Weis Cinemas. Senssurround was only used at the IMPERIAL with"EARTHQUAKE" and “MIDWAY”. The MILLER played “ROLLERCOASTER” without that effect.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “PLAYERS” rated PG. and in Cinema 2 is “BATTLESTAR GALACTICA” rated PG. This was not in senssurround at the Weis Cinemas. Senssurround was only used at the IMPERIAL with"EARTHQUAKE" and “MIDWAY”. The MILLER played “ROLLERCOASTER” without that effect.
It is June 12 1979 we are playing FOR OUR BIG SUMMER movies the Re-release of “JAWS” and a Benji rip-off called “C.H.O.M.P.S. and we are running 4 shows of "JAWS” and 5 showings of “CHOMPS”.Our sister theatres NATIONAL HILLS and IMPERIAL are showing only at night 8;00 and 10:00 pm. Never started these 10:00 shows much here until GCC moved in.
Coming soon the IN-LAWS and another re-run, “STAR WARS” so i was right I knew i would find the proof that “STAR WARS” played here even if it was Third or fourth run. CAN WE SQUEZZE ANOTHER DIME OUT OF IT ?
The sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER”, “A SHOT IN THE DARK” opens for a one week run .This almost 10 year old movie hardly fills a 780 seat theatre.AT the time I must admit i did not know it was the sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER” We seem to get more older films than the other chains in Augusta. 1974.
The sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER”, “A SHOT IN THE DARK” opens for a one week run .This almost 10 year old movie hardly fills a 780 seat theatre.AT the time I must admit i did not know it was the sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER” We seem to get more older films than the other chains in Augusta. 1974.
Hey, Nick Go to HAWAII CINERAMA on CT they were sticking intermssions into movies like the Hillsboro was.According to one guy it was common practice. So you were not alone.
Vito, There was a theatre in Tampa,Fla, HILLSBORO i think,it is on CT and a friend there,Nick, told me they broke away for intermissions even on the 81 minute movie “LET IT BE” i told Nick never heard of such a thing.It was a ABC FLORDIA STATE THEATRE not some mom and pop opearation. I will have to tell him to come over this theatre and read about the intermissions a theatre chain added.
July 10 1975 NOW SHOWING James Caan in a cheap BLAZING SADDLES rip off, “GONE WITH THE WEST” rated R, and the second feature which makes no sense is"THE LEGEND OF HELLHOUSE" rated pg.
JUNE 16 1974,bet Projectionist Chuck Dray had to preview these two movies to snip out any nudity before showing in North Augusta,S.C.
Now playing “THE TEACHER” and “THE STEPMOTHER” I often wondered if any one noticed the spice marks.
Nick, If you get a chance i am having a good discussion on the Ratings systems with two members one is on NATIONAL HILLS and the other on DANIEL VILLAGE. I know you working in the business and have shown movies i know you have a view on the ratings.
ED, you are not going to believe this but the guy that played the bus driver lives down the street from me. He,like me was a Stagehand, working MIDNIGHT COWBOY. The actor that was suppose to play that part got drunk the night before,so the next morning the Director puts him in the movie.
I asked him why he hasn’t let one of TV or papers do a feature on him and he flat out said “No Way” .I don’t know,I think it was because the film was X rated. Small World. I Knew the Projectionist at the Hilltop He probably dropped a reel or two on WOODSTOCK. Chuck could it until he started showing movies on platters.
Of all Paul Newman’s movies i only worked a few. Re-release on “BUTCH CASSIDY and THE SUNDANCE KID”, SLAP SHOT and I think his greatest work, THE VERDICT. It was our Christmas movie at REGENCY and played in CINEMA ONE. It did good business considering most of the crap they peddle for movies.
The LAKE DRIVE-IN in the late 50’s was owned by Pueblo Drive-in THEATRES which also ran the Pueblo Drive-in in that same city. L.R. Semon was President of that company. Lake Drive-in parked 500 cars the same as the Pueblo Drive-in.
Nick, you were doing your next story on the 20th Century? I keep looking,If it’s another one call me so i can read what you wrote.Thanks for some great stories on TAMPA’S theatres.
I wonder what they could have trimmed after the outlaw {Dennis Hopper} gets his fingers cut off and they show that. Yeah, Another CT member is telling me the same thing on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site. I have the TRUE GRIT one sheet and it is rated G, but would it never be released today as a G.
“SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” opens and a tag is added by the rating by the management “ PARENTS: This motion picture contains profain lanuage.Plays in CAROLINA 2 the penthouse cinema.{not alot of seats for this blockbuster}.
But,by the 70’s a whole different look a small cinema where the balcony use to be and the CAROLINA is playing"ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW" Admission is $1.50 which ain’t bad,or 50 cents if you are in costume.
Summer movies at MASTERS 4 June 12 1979 are 1. “LOVE AT FIRST BITE"
2. "H.O.T.S.” {R}
4."MANHATTAN” {R}
JUNE 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “WANDA NEVADA” with Brooke Shields and Peter Fonda. {Peter’s Dad had a small part in this film} Second feature is “BRASS TARGET” both rated PG.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “PLAYERS” rated PG. and in Cinema 2 is “BATTLESTAR GALACTICA” rated PG. This was not in senssurround at the Weis Cinemas. Senssurround was only used at the IMPERIAL with"EARTHQUAKE" and “MIDWAY”. The MILLER played “ROLLERCOASTER” without that effect.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “PLAYERS” rated PG. and in Cinema 2 is “BATTLESTAR GALACTICA” rated PG. This was not in senssurround at the Weis Cinemas. Senssurround was only used at the IMPERIAL with"EARTHQUAKE" and “MIDWAY”. The MILLER played “ROLLERCOASTER” without that effect.
It is June 12 1979 we are playing FOR OUR BIG SUMMER movies the Re-release of “JAWS” and a Benji rip-off called “C.H.O.M.P.S. and we are running 4 shows of "JAWS” and 5 showings of “CHOMPS”.Our sister theatres NATIONAL HILLS and IMPERIAL are showing only at night 8;00 and 10:00 pm. Never started these 10:00 shows much here until GCC moved in.
Coming soon the IN-LAWS and another re-run, “STAR WARS” so i was right I knew i would find the proof that “STAR WARS” played here even if it was Third or fourth run. CAN WE SQUEZZE ANOTHER DIME OUT OF IT ?
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING Burt Reynolds in “HOOPER” rated PG.
June 15 1979 NOW SHOWING “ THE TERROR OF GODZILLLA” Rated G.
June 15 1979 NOW SHOWING “ THE TERROR OF GODZILLLA” Rated G.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING “GREASE” OUR SUMMER VACATION MOVIES with great kid films starts June 19.
June 12 1979 NOW SHOWING AT REGENCY 1.2.3. CINEMAS
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA
RACQUET
A double feature CHAMP and THE FIFTH MUSKETEER
1.50 a seat First Matinee Show daily.
The sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER”, “A SHOT IN THE DARK” opens for a one week run .This almost 10 year old movie hardly fills a 780 seat theatre.AT the time I must admit i did not know it was the sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER” We seem to get more older films than the other chains in Augusta. 1974.
The sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER”, “A SHOT IN THE DARK” opens for a one week run .This almost 10 year old movie hardly fills a 780 seat theatre.AT the time I must admit i did not know it was the sequel to “THE PINK PANTHER” We seem to get more older films than the other chains in Augusta. 1974.
Hey, Nick Go to HAWAII CINERAMA on CT they were sticking intermssions into movies like the Hillsboro was.According to one guy it was common practice. So you were not alone.
Vito, There was a theatre in Tampa,Fla, HILLSBORO i think,it is on CT and a friend there,Nick, told me they broke away for intermissions even on the 81 minute movie “LET IT BE” i told Nick never heard of such a thing.It was a ABC FLORDIA STATE THEATRE not some mom and pop opearation. I will have to tell him to come over this theatre and read about the intermissions a theatre chain added.
July 10 1975 NOW SHOWING James Caan in a cheap BLAZING SADDLES rip off, “GONE WITH THE WEST” rated R, and the second feature which makes no sense is"THE LEGEND OF HELLHOUSE" rated pg.
JUNE 16 1974,bet Projectionist Chuck Dray had to preview these two movies to snip out any nudity before showing in North Augusta,S.C.
Now playing “THE TEACHER” and “THE STEPMOTHER” I often wondered if any one noticed the spice marks.
Nick, If you get a chance i am having a good discussion on the Ratings systems with two members one is on NATIONAL HILLS and the other on DANIEL VILLAGE. I know you working in the business and have shown movies i know you have a view on the ratings.
ED, you are not going to believe this but the guy that played the bus driver lives down the street from me. He,like me was a Stagehand, working MIDNIGHT COWBOY. The actor that was suppose to play that part got drunk the night before,so the next morning the Director puts him in the movie.
I asked him why he hasn’t let one of TV or papers do a feature on him and he flat out said “No Way” .I don’t know,I think it was because the film was X rated. Small World. I Knew the Projectionist at the Hilltop He probably dropped a reel or two on WOODSTOCK. Chuck could it until he started showing movies on platters.
Of all Paul Newman’s movies i only worked a few. Re-release on “BUTCH CASSIDY and THE SUNDANCE KID”, SLAP SHOT and I think his greatest work, THE VERDICT. It was our Christmas movie at REGENCY and played in CINEMA ONE. It did good business considering most of the crap they peddle for movies.
The LAKE DRIVE-IN in the late 50’s was owned by Pueblo Drive-in THEATRES which also ran the Pueblo Drive-in in that same city. L.R. Semon was President of that company. Lake Drive-in parked 500 cars the same as the Pueblo Drive-in.
Nick, you were doing your next story on the 20th Century? I keep looking,If it’s another one call me so i can read what you wrote.Thanks for some great stories on TAMPA’S theatres.
I wonder what they could have trimmed after the outlaw {Dennis Hopper} gets his fingers cut off and they show that. Yeah, Another CT member is telling me the same thing on the NATIONAL HILLS THEATRE site. I have the TRUE GRIT one sheet and it is rated G, but would it never be released today as a G.
“SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” opens and a tag is added by the rating by the management “ PARENTS: This motion picture contains profain lanuage.Plays in CAROLINA 2 the penthouse cinema.{not alot of seats for this blockbuster}.
But,by the 70’s a whole different look a small cinema where the balcony use to be and the CAROLINA is playing"ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW" Admission is $1.50 which ain’t bad,or 50 cents if you are in costume.
The CAROLINA was managed by Mr. Fred Reid in the 1950’s.