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opus · 07-23-2024, 10:57 PM

Realize this is a bit of a long shot as to it being your first movie ever, but what do you remember?

rvoyttbots · 07-24-2024, 01:18 AM

ELEPHANT WALK in 1957, I was 4

I was 6 when I saw THE SHAGGY DOG in 1959

icecream · 07-24-2024, 01:30 AM

I don't remember it, but 101 Dalmatians (the Glenn Close and Jeff Daniels live action version) was one of the first I saw in theaters. My mom says I later asked our next door neighbor if she was Cruella Devil.

Hawkee · 07-24-2024, 01:57 AM

The very first movie I watched in the theater was Disney's Beauty And The Beast and I don't remember getting to see it because my parents had just picked me up from school and we drove straight to the theater and I thought it was an enchanting movie and I was six when it debuted in theaters and Mom and Dad had chosen it as a surprise for me. But I enjoyed it very much

dakert · 07-24-2024, 04:46 PM

"Snoopy Come Home" 1972 I remember getting a free ticket from Washburn elementary school

Caroline13 · 07-27-2024, 10:37 PM

Don't remember the movie, I was 13 or 14 and do recall the young fellow I was with and how awkward we were trying to hold hands, I remember the cost of ticket, 23cents and 5cent popcorn cup....

Opus, do you forget to include yourself or skip it on purpose????? Seems to be a constant with you.

Bonniegirl · 07-28-2024, 12:37 AM

The Batman movie in the walk in theater with my Mom and Siblings.
1966 or so, at an afternoon matine . Mary Poppins at the drive in with the whole family ! Both times I remember being SO EXCITED and happy ! Fun times !

biffbronson · 07-28-2024, 06:36 AM

My dad and uncle took me with them to see Patton in 1970, that's the earliest one I can remember.

Torgo · 07-28-2024, 11:01 AM

Jaws in 1975 when I was 5 is the first movie I remember seeing.

TJ · 07-28-2024, 05:34 PM

It was probably one of the Jaws re-releases. My family used to go the drive-in theaters pretty often. If I had to name my all-time favorite movie, it has to be Jaws.

I also remember seeing Halloween II with my brother at the library. They would let you reserve a room to watch movies on a TV. It's pretty crazy they even allowed a 8-year-old kid to watch it.

JamesG · 08-01-2024, 01:14 AM

My earliest film memory was when I was about 3 and I watched The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with my dad and grandmother. I believe it was a VHS recording off of PBS and this version had background music.

My dad read aloud the male parts and my grandmother did the female parts. I was fascinated by it and it spurred my interest in horror at a young age.

I watched a lot of Disney and Looney Tunes shorts when I was younger, but I remember this being the first film that stood out.

ThisLittlePiggy · 08-13-2024, 09:44 PM

I remember watching The Wizard of Oz when I was very young and I cried when the cowardly lion jumped out of the window in fear. I ran to my room, crying, I felt so bad for him. My mother had to come and get me and tell me the Lion was going to be okay so I went back and finished the movie. LOL

07-23-2024, 10:57 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,577	The first movie you remember watching Realize this is a bit of a long shot as to it being your first movie ever, but what do you remember?

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Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,830	The very first movie I watched in the theater was Disney's Beauty And The Beast and I don't remember getting to see it because my parents had just picked me up from school and we drove straight to the theater and I thought it was an enchanting movie and I was six when it debuted in theaters and Mom and Dad had chosen it as a surprise for me. But I enjoyed it very much
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07-27-2024, 10:37 PM	#6
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	Don't remember the movie, I was 13 or 14 and do recall the young fellow I was with and how awkward we were trying to hold hands, I remember the cost of ticket, 23cents and 5cent popcorn cup.... Opus, do you forget to include yourself or skip it on purpose????? Seems to be a constant with you.
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07-24-2024, 04:46 PM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	"Snoopy Come Home" 1972 I remember getting a free ticket from Washburn elementary school

07-28-2024, 12:37 AM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,864	The Batman movie in the walk in theater with my Mom and Siblings. 1966 or so, at an afternoon matine . Mary Poppins at the drive in with the whole family ! Both times I remember being SO EXCITED and happy ! Fun times !

07-28-2024, 06:36 AM	#8
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,510	My dad and uncle took me with them to see Patton in 1970, that's the earliest one I can remember.

07-28-2024, 11:01 AM	#9
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	Jaws in 1975 when I was 5 is the first movie I remember seeing.
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07-28-2024, 05:34 PM	#10
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,694	It was probably one of the Jaws re-releases. My family used to go the drive-in theaters pretty often. If I had to name my all-time favorite movie, it has to be Jaws. I also remember seeing Halloween II with my brother at the library. They would let you reserve a room to watch movies on a TV. It's pretty crazy they even allowed a 8-year-old kid to watch it.

08-01-2024, 01:14 AM	#11
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	My earliest film memory was when I was about 3 and I watched The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with my dad and grandmother. I believe it was a VHS recording off of PBS and this version had background music. My dad read aloud the male parts and my grandmother did the female parts. I was fascinated by it and it spurred my interest in horror at a young age. I watched a lot of Disney and Looney Tunes shorts when I was younger, but I remember this being the first film that stood out. Attached Images

08-13-2024, 09:44 PM	#12
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 84,954	I remember watching The Wizard of Oz when I was very young and I cried when the cowardly lion jumped out of the window in fear. I ran to my room, crying, I felt so bad for him. My mother had to come and get me and tell me the Lion was going to be okay so I went back and finished the movie. LOL