Modjeska Theater

813 Broad Street,
Augusta, GA 30901

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Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 27, 2016 at 3:44 pm

MODJESKA has its own facebook page now,,,,,enjoy.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 12, 2014 at 6:27 pm

thanks…..JOE. Great stuff again….

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on July 2, 2013 at 8:34 pm

A close-up photo of the Modjeska Theatre’s entrance can be seen at the bottom of this page of the March 6, 1926, issue of Motion Picture News.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 31, 2012 at 10:37 am

60 years ago this week Western Star Lash Larue had four Stage appearances at the MODJESKA.Cracking his 18 foot long bullwhip.He was on at 2:30,5:00,7:15 and 9:15.June 3.It was said Lash gave Harrison Ford lessons for his Indiana JOnes flicks.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 13, 2011 at 2:32 pm

In 1929 the Modjeska was a Publix Theatre.And showing June 7 1929, “THE DESERT SONG”.

Nov.2 1960 “WHOLE TRUTH” and “-30-”.

June 28 1964 “SUNDAY IN NEW YORK”, “ISLAND OF LOST WOMEN” and “LAST WOMAN ON EARTH”.

Jan 1 1965 “BLOOD FEAST” this thing is playing all over Augusta-Aiken.

June 25 1966 “STRIPPER”

June 2 1967 “JUST ONCE MORE” and “WICKED and WONDERFUL”

June 1 1968 “LOVING COUPLES”

August 15 1969 “SUCCUBUS”

June 13 1969 “KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE”

July 4 1969 “SWEDEN,HEAVEN and HELL”

Sept. 24 1971 “BANG,BANG GANG”.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 25, 2011 at 9:47 am

Certainly not “DE SADE” but for 1953.“GUERRILLA GIRL” and “LUXURY GIRLS” are on a double bill in the Summer.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 5, 2011 at 11:32 am

“DE SADE” rated X plays Nov.28 1969.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 3, 2010 at 12:46 pm

WHP, This from Bill Barkley.{the last Union projestionist from Local 518}. “to answer,WHP’s Question,‘Scotty and Boots’ had a one hit wonder called "Money,Marbles and Chalk”.I always felt it was a song about getting old,and i was a young man in those days.They were sponsored by VIM-HERB for colds.Heck,It was 60 proof.One could get drunk,Whp.Hope that helps.“ ..Bill Barkley.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on November 15, 2010 at 7:38 pm

thanks Cwalczak.So much.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on November 9, 2010 at 10:05 pm

There were actually two Modjeska theaters in Augusta and for awhile, both were in operation according to the information on p. 42 here (you may have to scroll down to see the dual ad and the picture of the second Modjeska): http://tinyurl.com/26mv9sb. There is also a picture of the Modjeska marquee being removed further down on p. 51.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 20, 2010 at 6:58 pm

Thanks Robert as you can see it went soft-porn by the seventies.

rlausche
rlausche on August 19, 2010 at 8:37 pm

I remember one Sunday, in the fall of 1965 when a movie call “Nude in a White Car” played here. There was a line down the street past the imperial that day. It all alot of soldiers going to see the film. Of all the films I saw, the short time I was at Ft Gordon, that was the first time the balacone was open. We would go to the Miller and Imperial too. But on a hot day it was nice to see a double feature in air. The lobby needed alot of work. The Auditorum was not bad. It was done all in blue. I will remember my time there

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 12, 2010 at 7:19 pm

First Talking movie plays here in Augusta at the MODJESKA, “LIGHTS OF NEW YORK”

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 12, 2010 at 7:14 pm

It is AUGUST 1947 and the MODJESKA is playing “WILD COUNTRY”

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 21, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Sept 1960 sees these movies playing at the Modjeska,“JACK THE RIPPER” “HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS” “THE COUNTRY GIRL” “A PRIVATE’S AFFAIR” and “SITTING BULL”.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Nice 1983 photo.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 10, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Another 1960 features “THE COUNTRY GIRL” and “BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI”

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 10, 2010 at 2:49 pm

Sept 17 1960 and the Modjeska was playing a double feature, “BLUE DENIM” with Carol Lynley. and “SHARK RIVER” in vivid color.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 19, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Nov 1 1974 Double feature with the SKYVIEW DRIVE-in. “THE LEGEND OF WITCH HOLLOW” and “NAKED WITCH” both rated R.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on February 23, 2010 at 5:03 pm

OCT.25 1974 big double feature that could cut into the other two downtown theatres. NOW PLAYING “FOXY BROWN” and “TRUCK TURNER” both rated R. it is also playing day and date with the SKYVIEW Drive-In.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on February 16, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Another gem to add.

NOW SHOWING “THE BOD SQUAD” rated R,

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 16, 2010 at 1:02 pm

BROTHERHOOD OF DEATH plays here rated R. Great place to show this film.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 9, 2010 at 7:17 pm

August 13 1972 NOW SHOWING NIGHT OF THE COBRA WOMAN rated R.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 9, 2010 at 7:07 pm

How could i forget SWEET SUGAR playing here JUNE 25 1972. or July 23 1972 with MISS LESLIE’S DOLLS, both rated R.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on January 9, 2010 at 7:05 pm

According to a old projectionist Mr.Beaufort, he started work at the Modjeska as a young kid in the 30’s and he told me it was a show palace. I have a friend here,Stage Manager of the IMPERIAL,Tim Campbell who is working up a better history on this and the DREAMLAND in Augusta.
Honestly, I know you were watching the EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN. Tim, said he’ll put everything on CT.