Modjeska Theater
813 Broad Street,
Augusta,
GA
30901
813 Broad Street,
Augusta,
GA
30901
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Architects: G. Lloyd Preacher
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The Modjeska Theater in Augusta, Georgia was named in honor of Helena Modjeska. Designed by G. Lloyd Preacher, the Modjeska Theater opened on Thanksgiving Day 1916. The Modjeska Theater closed as a movie theater in 1977. Today the building is used as an upscale bar and lounge. Another Modjeska Theater, also named in honor of Helena Modjeska is located in Milwaukee, WI. More history of this theater can be found on the Modjeska lounge website.
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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.
thanks Cwalczak.So much.
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.
“DE SADE” rated X plays Nov.28 1969.
Certainly not “DE SADE” but for 1953.“GUERRILLA GIRL” and “LUXURY GIRLS” are on a double bill in the Summer.
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”.
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.
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.
thanks…..JOE. Great stuff again….
MODJESKA has its own facebook page now,,,,,enjoy.