Hole in the Wall Tavern

[Henry]

Thanks for your note. I also thought that the movie theater in Leonardtown was the first and only one in St. Mary's County; but there is no question that the Hole in the Taverne was a movie theater. I am trying to determine
when they came into existance.

Henry

[Ehesef]

Originally Posted by lkt

I believe the first movie theatre in the county was in leonardtown "Duke's"

Dukes was a bowling alley. Nook and Monk's was a movie theater.

[sunflower]

Originally Posted by Ehesef

Dukes was a bowling alley. Nook and Monk's was a movie theater.

Sure was. I remember watching a movie with my grandmother a long long time ago.

[jazz lady (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Ehesef

Dukes was a bowling alley. Nook and Monk's was a movie theater.

My mom used to go bowling at Duke's way back when. I think somebody told me the bowling alley is still up there. I definitely remember the movie theater. I saw "Blazing Saddles" there for the first time with a bunch of drunk girlfriends. There also used to be a drug store (Rexall?) just up from there with a real soda fountain.

[Henry]

Dear Ehesef & Sunfkower

You are both correct, but the real problem is nobody has given me or uou any dates as to when the first film was shown at either venue!

Henry

[Ehesef]

Originally Posted by Henry

Dear Ehesef & Sunfkower

You are both correct, but the real problem is nobody has given me or uou any dates as to when the first film was shown at either venue!

Henry

The only thing I can tell you is that my Great Grandfather used to send my mom and her brother/sisters/cousins up to the movie theater with a nickel to watch the John Wayne double feature on Sundays. Mom was born in 1955, so I would assume that this was between then and 1965. I couldn't even begin to guess when the first movie was shown.

[MrX (Premo)]

Jaunxy, thanks for the information, it definitely was interesting. My GF says she knew who your Pop-Pop was; Flug Norris was her Great Grandfather.

[wineo]

Originally Posted by lkt

I believe the first movie theatre in the county was in leonardtown "Duke's"

You are correct. The Dukes showed movies in their house, which is across the street from 4 Star Pizza, before there was a "Movie House" friends and family would gather and watch films there. Just some history I know of the family.

[caprism]

The original movie theatre in Leonardtown was in the building where The Hair Company is. The movie theatre where Nook and Monks (now Cerro Grandes) was - was there as far back as I can remember... late sixties. In the 70's they actually had late night adult films that played there... In the early 80's Rocky Horror Picture show was shown there. I think that was the closure of the theatre. My last memory there was just that... Rocky Horror Picture show... What a hell of a way to close a place down !!! Every seat in the place was packed.

Sorry but I don't know about the Hole in the Wall history... I know...

[SLIM (Premo)]

I don't know alot about the 'Hole' either except when I used to hang out there in the late 70's, early 80's
I do remember the grocery store across the street used to be McKay's in 1965 because I won 2nd place in a coloring contest they had there at halloween that year Perhaps Manning McKay could help you with what you are trying to find.
Anyway, Good Luck and keep us informed.