Movie Theaters of South Carolina
by John R. Coles and Mark C. Tiedje

The book traces the state’s movie business from the grand opera houses and early storefront theaters, through the golden age of cinema, to the decline and disappearance of the downtown movie theater.

“Movie Theaters of South Carolina” is filled with photographs and personal stories. There are sections on African American theaters, mill village theaters, military theaters, marketing the movies, and forgotten local films.

“Movie Theaters of South Carolina” provides a satisfying and revealing experience through interviews, newspaper articles, photographs and personal memories. It uncovers what makes South Carolina’s movie theater history different from that of other regions in the country.

Paperback, 8 by 10 inches, 180 pages. Publication Date: April 18, 2012
Abundantly illustrated with many rare photographs
ISBN# 9781463623517
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Movie Theaters of Charleston
by John R. Coles and Mark C. Tiedje

It is exciting to offer this revised edition. We have located many sources that were not available to us when we published the first edition, fifteen years ago. We are grateful for the new stories and photographs contained in this edition. We are especially pleased with the new material on African American theaters in Charleston.

Paperback, 8 by 10 inches, 97 pages. Publication Date: June 4, 2009
Over 40 illustrations, 50 photographs, and 11 maps
ISBN# 9781441493552
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Magical Places
The Story of Spartanburg's Theaters & Their Entertainments: 1900-1950
by Marion Peter Holt

Published by Hub City Writers Project, "Magical Places" by Marion Peter Holt, recounts the entertainment history of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Includes photos and illustrations of Spartanburg's theaters and entertainments.

Paperback, 6 by 9 inches, 115 pages. 2004
ISBN 1-891885-36-7
Available through Hub City Writers Project
PO Box 8421
Spartanburg, SC 29305
Phone: (864) 577-9349