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This is a list of drive-in theaters. A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand, and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars. This list includes active and defunct drive-in theaters.
Richard Milton Hollingshead, Jr. (February 25, 1900 – May 13, 1975) was the inventor of the drive-in theater. [2] Created in the early 1930s, Hollingshead's drive-in theater was first presented at Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Pennsauken, New Jersey. [3]
The building replaced the James Building, which was built in 1921. The James Building was known for the James Theatre, which was renamed Loew's Broad Theater in 1927. The cinema was Columbus's first elaborate movie theater. It closed and was razed in 1961 to make way for the new office building. [3]
This 75-year-old drive-in, about a half-hour east of Tampa, shows first-run movies and double features seven nights a week. The snack bar serves classics such as pizza, corn dogs, nachos, and candy.
The West Wind drive-in movie theater sign at 9616 Oates Drive, Sacramento on Friday, March 3, 2023. Yelp users — 770 of them — rated the drive-in an average of 3.7 stars.
The first movie shown by the Theatre de Guadalupe was Bags of Gold, produced by Siegmund Lubin. Theatre de Guadalupe was soon renamed De Lux Theater before closing in July 1916. [2] First drive-in theater, Pennsauken, New Jersey, 1933. In 1921, a drive-in was opened by Claude V. Caver in Comanche, Texas.
Drive-in movie theaters are a staple of American film history. Here's a guide to five beloved drive-ins throughout the country to check out this summer.
The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored. [3] [4] The theater was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977. [3] [5]