Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about Slappey Drive-In on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:15 pm

boozing and dope going on at the Drive-in,a dangerous mix for theatre employees.

Mike Rogers commented about Regal Hollywood 24 on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Large screen theatres worst thing that ever happened to films and Theatres,Glad I got in 1983,I saw it coming.People treated like cattle,not for this old theatre dawg.

Mike Rogers commented about Grand opening ad on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:04 pm

Ads i miss In the paper.

Mike Rogers commented about Ruskin Family Drive-In on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:03 pm

I favored the Drive-in!!!!!

Mike Rogers commented about Ruskin Family Drive-In on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:01 pm

thanks Nick for the newstip.

Mike Rogers commented about Ruskin Family Drive-In on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:01 pm

This just in,THE RUSKIN FAMILY DRIVE-IN could be driven out of business if it can’t find the cash to convert to digital. Well,that is about all I am reading,mom and pop outfits getting the dog ditch.What was so bad about 35mm film.Progess I know,tell it to the Ruskin’s folks,tell it to them.

Mike Rogers commented about Lobo Theater on Jan 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Nice pictures guys thanks.

Mike Rogers commented about Sunshine Theatre on Jan 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm

Nice Theatre,interesting story by lhl12.

Mike Rogers commented about Circle Autoscope Drive-In on Jan 19, 2012 at 2:41 pm

thanks Dave, saw a picture in BOXOFFICE,years ago.

Mike Rogers commented about 1976 on Jan 19, 2012 at 2:39 pm

simple but cheap ad,Never see anymore.Old days GONE.

Mike Rogers commented about 81 Drive-In on Jan 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Good old carbon arc,good old 35mm ,progress stinks,great picture,and I MEAN IT.

Mike Rogers commented about Robin Drive-In on Jan 17, 2012 at 4:31 pm

It was owned by the Robin Theatre Company in 1956.

Mike Rogers commented about State Theater on Jan 17, 2012 at 4:28 pm

very nice looking theatre,pity a show is not on the screen,we sure need more LAWYERS!!!!!!!

Mike Rogers commented about Tar Heel Drive-In on Jan 17, 2012 at 4:26 pm

wasn’t listed in my 1956 Motion Picture Almanac.

Mike Rogers commented about Tar Heel Drive-In on Jan 17, 2012 at 4:22 pm

thanks raysson,noticed a lot drive-ins in N.C. seem to go the triple X route towards the end.Sad.

Mike Rogers commented about Higginsville tries to save its Davis Theatre 4 on Jan 16, 2012 at 4:54 pm

Oh the good old days of 35mm.Progress often stinks,Just doesn’t seem like a movie if it ain’t on 35mm or 16mm,glad i got out of the business in 1983.

Mike Rogers commented about Rancho Drive-In on Jan 16, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Catus Jack, it was run in 1956 by tri-state.And i have 200 car capacity!

Mike Rogers commented about Lynn Family Drive-In on Jan 16, 2012 at 4:32 pm

In 1956 there was a Hollis Drive-in run by Watt Long.wonder if it is the same Drive-in?

Mike Rogers commented about Movies 1 & 2 on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:26 pm

Thanks Ray,sounds like my old Twin, Columbia 1 and 2 in Augusta.

Mike Rogers commented about West Drive-In on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:23 pm

In 1956 it was a Video Ind. theatre.

Mike Rogers commented about Alva Drive-In on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:20 pm

I have an ALVA DRIVE-in in my 1956 Motion picture Almanac,parking 400 cars,owned by W.F.Deaton. Same Drive-in,guys.

Mike Rogers commented about Imperial Theatre on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:17 pm

Very simple looking,rather dull.J.E.Newman was the President of Newman Theatres,They owned the town in the 50’s.

Mike Rogers commented about Rex Theatre on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:14 pm

J.E Newman was the President.

Mike Rogers commented about Valatie Community Theatre on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:08 pm

The Valatie was a Carl H. Nilman Theatre,Owner was also General mgr.Had several screens in NEW ENGLAND.

Mike Rogers commented about Marquee Pullman Square 16 on Jan 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm

Simple, but i am sure they do the job,16 screen Downtown?odd for most cities.