Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about Regency Mall Cinema I-II-III on Mar 31, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Russell you put GCC T-Shirts on Search and someone is SElling Them,I haven’t bought one yet,but the price is pretty good.

Mike Rogers commented about Georgia Square Value Cinemas 5 on Mar 31, 2011 at 6:55 pm

okay, I will.I see Nick is back so that is a good sign.I noticed on Sundown Drive-in in Tampa Nick has HIS E-Mail on,If you want to go right to Mr.Nick.

Mike Rogers commented about Bill Alderman's Drive-In on Mar 31, 2011 at 6:52 pm

Nick,Thanxs for getting the theatre pictures on.

Mike Rogers commented about Marlow Circuit Drive-In on Mar 31, 2011 at 6:51 pm

thanks Chuck and Bob.

Mike Rogers commented about Forest Hills Drive-In on Mar 30, 2011 at 9:45 pm

And Right above it on a hill was the Bon Air Drive-in Theatre.Screen facing other direction.Thanks Alonzo,spent a lot of time there,wish i would thought to take pictures.

Mike Rogers commented about Crosscreek Cinemas on Mar 30, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Thanks GMNASH.Any info on Downtown Theatres in Greenwood?

Mike Rogers commented about U.S. 29 Diane Drive-In on Mar 30, 2011 at 9:21 pm

You know i have So many reels I hate to say it,but I think I left it,unless Bill the guy with me took it,he might have being an old Projectionist.that fireplace was Beautiful and in a DRIVE-in.It was a real fireplace too.

Mike Rogers commented about York Theatres 1 & 2 on Mar 30, 2011 at 9:18 pm

okay,In Augusta the Local here 518 was LAX.Often the projectionist would walk in the office during slow periods and “shoot the bull”.At Regency 1-2-3 Cinemas Chuck Dray the Union’s Business agent could often be spotted at Chick-Fil-a sipping Coffee.I remember one time Cinema One lost sound and I walked over to tell Chuck. He thought I was Kidding,Boy did that 63 year old man fly up those Steps.Tis and Peter both lived in larger Cities,hence the Union went by the books a bit more.I always hated doing Payroll I think at that time they were making about Eight Dollars an hour in Augusta[Mid 70’s].Me,How about $2.50 an hour to be resposible for a large Twin Theatre.

Mike Rogers commented about Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:42 am

I gues in those days you didn’t have idiots that threw GUM on the Screen.

Mike Rogers commented about York Theatres 1 & 2 on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:35 am

Peter what do mean bring his paycheck to him,was he too dang lazy to pick it up himself.You gotta be kidding me.Never heard such a tale.Well,Maybe they had a REAL STRONG UNION.LOL.

Mike Rogers commented about Famous Players Richmond Centre 6 Cinemas on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:33 am

Thanks tim for the update.I had heard years ago and mean back in the seventies a lot of Malls did not theatres inside them,I have no proof except 8 years in the theatre business and you hear stories.

Mike Rogers commented about Wayne Drive-In on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:13 am

Should have kept the Drive-in. It was owned by Charles Schafer in 1956.Parked 842 cars.

Mike Rogers commented about Scio Drive-In on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:09 am

Good pictures.Info on top still correct in 1956.

Mike Rogers commented about Sky Drive-In on Mar 30, 2011 at 12:06 am

Parking 280 cars in 1956.Charles Tuttle was running it in the late Fifties.

Mike Rogers commented about Tampa Theatre on Mar 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm

Okay,Nick if i am ever down there again lets go to the Polk.I think you have sent me pictures from your many visits.

Mike Rogers commented about Navarro Twin Drive-In on Mar 29, 2011 at 11:53 pm

thanks Bob,So many Drive-ins to get on.

Mike Rogers commented about Terrace Theatres at Friendly Center on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:34 am

Yeah,Steve those Union Guys really made it easy to run the floor.

Mike Rogers commented about Ford Drive-In on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:30 am

Owned by Mutual theatres in the Late Fifties, Bryan.

Mike Rogers commented about St. Albans Drive-In on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:28 am

It parked 275 cars and was owned in 1956 by Higgins Circuit,Dave.

Mike Rogers commented about Neuadd Dwyfor on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:26 am

thanks for the pictures.really nice.something I know I will never get to see in person.

Mike Rogers commented about Wes-Ten Theater on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:22 am

Thanks Guys.hope he shared the profits with an overworked Staff.

Mike Rogers commented about Cairo Drive-In on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:19 am

thanks again for the Great pictures.

Mike Rogers commented about Famous Players Richmond Centre 6 Cinemas on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:16 am

sad,thanks Jason, that is what happened to a Four plex I worked in at The Mall,It is a big FOOD court.

Mike Rogers commented about Regency 4 on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:11 am

thanks Micheal great story,bet you wished you had a picture of the “now hiring,Killers” marquee.

Mike Rogers commented about Loew's Crescent Theatre on Mar 29, 2011 at 3:06 am

tis,Nick has great Article on the TAMPA THEATRE site.