Modjeska Theater
813 Broad Street,
Augusta,
GA
30901
813 Broad Street,
Augusta,
GA
30901
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MODJESKA has its own facebook page now,,,,,enjoy.
thanks…..JOE. Great stuff again….
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.
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.
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”.
Certainly not “DE SADE” but for 1953.“GUERRILLA GIRL” and “LUXURY GIRLS” are on a double bill in the Summer.
“DE SADE” rated X plays Nov.28 1969.
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.
thanks Cwalczak.So much.
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 Robert as you can see it went soft-porn by the seventies.
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
First Talking movie plays here in Augusta at the MODJESKA, “LIGHTS OF NEW YORK”
It is AUGUST 1947 and the MODJESKA is playing “WILD COUNTRY”
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”.
Nice 1983 photo.
Another 1960 features “THE COUNTRY GIRL” and “BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI”
Sept 17 1960 and the Modjeska was playing a double feature, “BLUE DENIM” with Carol Lynley. and “SHARK RIVER” in vivid color.
Nov 1 1974 Double feature with the SKYVIEW DRIVE-in. “THE LEGEND OF WITCH HOLLOW” and “NAKED WITCH” both rated R.
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.
Another gem to add.
NOW SHOWING “THE BOD SQUAD” rated R,
BROTHERHOOD OF DEATH plays here rated R. Great place to show this film.
August 13 1972 NOW SHOWING NIGHT OF THE COBRA WOMAN rated R.
How could i forget SWEET SUGAR playing here JUNE 25 1972. or July 23 1972 with MISS LESLIE’S DOLLS, both rated R.
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.