The dynamic duo of Fred Hanauer and Robbie Hood found the KOGT Mardi Gras Treasure Friday morning.
The certificate was located at on the property of the former Elmer’s Drive In on the corner of Simmons Drive and North Street.
CLUE 1: Monday;
A chemical experiment to create a new species that is animal and plant which can thrive in the harshest conditions goes wrong and turns a scientist into a walking vegetable. His new body form does give him unusual abilities which leads a colleague to strive to control him. The new creature’s girlfriend discovers she likes veggies. The movie was followed by one sequel.
Movie is The Swamp Thing. Location is either Swamp thing by Air Boats or the Swamp Tours
CLUE 2: Tuesday;
A Union cavalry officer and a pacifistic military doctor are at loggerheads on a raid into the deep South during the Civil War. Both characters also battle with a captured Southern belle. The movie is based on actual incidents that occurred in Mississippi as part of the Vicksburg campaign of 1863. The film was this famous director’s only feature set during the War Between the States.
Movie is The Horse Soldiers. Location is The Horseman’s Store.
CLUE 3: Wednesday;
Today’s movie deals with the many twists and turns for a Vietnam vet who deals with paralysis following his war injury. He endures even greater physical and mental ordeals during his rehabilitation before becoming a strong anti-war activist. The film is based on the real-life story and autobiography of the main character. It received 8 Academy Award nominations, winning 2.
Movie is Born on the Fourth of July. Location is Fourth Street off of I-10 service road.
CLUE 4: Thursday;
A quintessential comedy-thriller from a director who came to fame with such films. The movie has two classic scenes familiar to most movie goers including the hero being crop dusted and his literally getting face-to-face with four famous American presidents. The film’s title is derived from the direction the hero is to take on an airplane. Which way will you go to find the treasure certificate?
Movie is North by Northwest. Location is North Street at intersection with Fourth Street.
CLUE 5: Friday;
We close our movie marathon with an academy award winning performance by today’s featured leading actor. Burt Lancaster portrays the title character who is the salesman with the gift of gab who joins an evangelist played by Jean Simmons to preach the rock of salvation. As a different twist this feature will be shown at the local drive-in, be sure to visit the concession stand in the back.
Movie is Elmer Gantry. Location is the parking lot of the old Elmer’s Drive In restaurant located at North and Simmons.
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