Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about Chief Theatre on Jan 25, 2011 at 4:35 pm

Pretty good Fiction.

Mike Rogers commented about Hi-Way 82 Drive-In on Jan 25, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Thanks Andy.I talk to some locals and they can’t recall any of the names of Tifton’s Drive-ins.And these are people in their 60’s.

Mike Rogers commented about Capitol Theatre on Jan 25, 2011 at 4:30 pm

June 1 1971 on its 4th week is “PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW”.Billed locally as Violent and Sexy.I thought it was Funny.

Mike Rogers commented about Ruby Theatre on Jan 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

Geez,I missed the Movie again!!!

Mike Rogers commented about Loews Cinnaminson Twin Cinemas on Jan 25, 2011 at 3:25 pm

What kind of Theatre would have piles of trash piled up in front of the Screen.Hard to believe that one.Maybe a few popcorn boxes?

Mike Rogers commented about Citrus Drive-In on Jan 25, 2011 at 3:22 pm

It did park 150 cars and in 1956 it was owned by A.B.C. Theatres. I don’t think they were the same ABC theatres I worked,we were with the Network.

Mike Rogers commented about Star Cinema on Jan 25, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I only had one lady ask for refund,AFTER SHE WATCHED THE WHOLE MOVIE! she didn’t get it.Man, I wish I could remember the movie.

Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway 16 on Jan 25, 2011 at 2:49 pm

Thanks Justin expert comment once again.“HORNET” died quick,so in the long run a Bomb?

Mike Rogers commented about Northside Drive-In on Jan 25, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Thanks Chuck for the great pictures.

Mike Rogers on Jan 25, 2011 at 2:37 pm

Can’t trust Film Books can we. Thanks Chuck.

Mike Rogers commented about Savannah Theatre on Jan 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Was this one of Albert Weis' theatres?At one time in the seventies he had nearly the whole city,

Mike Rogers commented about Twinkle Star Drive-In on Jan 24, 2011 at 6:57 pm

It parked 190 cars and was owned by Talgar theatre co,Out of Lakeland. Flordia.B.B.Garner,president,Mamie Newman was the booker.

Mike Rogers commented about Star Cinema on Jan 24, 2011 at 6:53 pm

I wouldn’t ever give refund after watching Thirty minutes of a movie,i am sure it is a hassel for the manager.

Mike Rogers commented about Riviera Theatre on Jan 24, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Great looking Marquee.And thanks for the pictures.Guys.

Mike Rogers commented about Trumbull Cinema 3 on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:48 pm

“THE FRENCH CONNECTION” opens here.

Mike Rogers commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Burt Lancaster in “LAWMAN” played here with “THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY’S”.

Mike Rogers commented about Norwalk Drive-In on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:44 pm

“SHAFT” played there with a second feature a Western of all things called “5 Man Army'.Crazy booking.

Mike Rogers commented about Scott Theatre on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Yeah,and snapped a few pictures,like the rest of us should have.

Mike Rogers commented about Cactus Theater on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:11 pm

The Cactus theatre was owned by LINDSEY THEATRES in Lubbock.

Mike Rogers commented about Roseway Theater on Jan 24, 2011 at 3:09 pm

It was a JESSE JONES THEATRE in 1956 owned by Jesse E.Jones in Portland.

Mike Rogers commented about Willmar Twin Cinemas on Jan 24, 2011 at 2:55 pm

It was a Associated Amusement Company, with Oscar Woempner and William Frank owners.This in 1956.

Mike Rogers commented about Hiland Theater on Jan 24, 2011 at 2:53 pm

It was owned by Associated Theatre Corp. out of Cincinnati.Frank w.Huss Jr. was the President with Clara Duecker booking.

Mike Rogers commented about Melrose Theatre on Jan 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Thanks for the NASHVILLE update.

Mike Rogers commented about Joy Theatre on Jan 23, 2011 at 7:27 pm

No big surprize,it was owned by Joy’s Theatres out of New Orleans.

Mike Rogers commented about Miracle Mile Drive-In on Jan 23, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Butch Cassidy Drive-in not listed in the 1956 Motion Picture Almanac.It had JESSE JAMES DRIVE-In Listed being owned by Armstrong.