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Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 11:21 AM
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Growing up in Clemson, we had only had 1 movie theater for years. Like me, if you remember this you're pretty old. I think it was just called - "The Clemson Theater." Still operating in the mid-'80s; finally closed & became Mr. Knickerbockers at some point.
(The only other choice for years - the old YMCA Theater at Bowman Field. 2nd-run films).
After movies we'd go next door to the drugstore for a real fountain Coke or a REAL milkshake.
Saw some good classics there as 1st-run films: My 1st James Bond movie with the BEST Bond - Sean Connery.
Saw the Beatles' 1st movie - "A Hard Day's Night." A British horror classic - "Children of the 'Dammmed'."
Other great ones: "Bonnie & Clyde" "Cool Hand Like" "Patton" "Billy Jack" "In Cold Blood" "M.A.S.H." "Easy Rider" "Woodstock"
Great memories from life in a college town. At one point, I know admission was a quarter & popcorn a dime.
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Oculus Spirit [90729]
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And Pistol Pete says HellO!
May 4, 2019, 11:38 AM
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He dribbled that dang basketball while seated on front seat..and even in church hallways I heard.
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CU Guru [1955]
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Re: And Pistol Pete says HellO!
May 4, 2019, 12:02 PM
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You're right Bill! That was Pete. He lived around the block from us & we had a goal mounted over the garage. Pete was in my older brother's class & he, my brother & other neighborhood kids would come over & shoot or play 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 - or 3 or 4 on Pete.
Oh - correction on movies... Meant to type "Cool Hand LUKE - not "Like."
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 12:16 PM
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I remember watching the movie "Kids" there, and half the audience walked out in the opening scene.
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 9:43 PM
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No way they played that. Have you seen Mid 90's?
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 5:25 PM
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Remember Cool Hand Luke on night returning from Christmas break. We were there early in line and there ended up being a huge rowdy crowd. Was late starting because of crowd. The theatre had a goofy auto commercial always before show. It was late and so packed they decided to skip the commercial, cartoon and news reel. Students started raising a ruckus for the commercial. Just trying to be contrary. They stopped the movie did everything as normal and everyone was happy. Great movie. Saw plenty of them there.
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Orange Blooded [4247]
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 6:20 PM
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"Johnny Got his Gun"... Weird anti war movie that still gives me the willies...
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Legend [16720]
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 6:43 PM
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In mid 70’s there was a movie theater between Hardee’s and esso club in a shopping mall where a condo building now stands. They showed skin flicks.
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Orange Blooded [2313]
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 7:24 PM
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Just for correction, the theater became Ibrahim's. And they showed R-and other flicks at the late shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Also saw 2001 there. What a great light show.
By the way, I used to collect the money for the Y flicks. Used to keep count of all the bad guys Clint shot.
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 7:37 PM
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The Rastro?
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Orange Blooded [2283]
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 9:45 PM
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You people on here are so old. How can you use a computer? My dad graduated Clemson in '65 and he can't send an e-mail.
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Scout Team [187]
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 9:56 PM
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If you live long enough, your kids will say the same thing about you someday. I am living proof!
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Re: Saw some great movies at the old Clemson Theater
May 4, 2019, 10:03 PM
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If youre talking the Astro, I saw Unforgiven there my freshman year.
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