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davidcoppock commented about University Triple Drive-In on Jul 24, 2023 at 8:20 am

The twin screens opened on 14th June 1974 on screen 1 with “American Graffiti” Charley Carrick" and on screen 2 with “Serpico” and “Badge 373”.

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davidcoppock commented about Dollar Cinemas - Briargrove 3 on Jul 21, 2023 at 3:53 am

Opened on 10th June 1977 with on.screen 1 with “Rocky”, screen 2 with “King Kong(1970’s version?)” and screen 3 with “Network”.

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davidcoppock commented about Pine Drive-In on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:11 am

Opened on 1st June 1950 with “Melody time” and “Family Honeymoon”.

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davidcoppock commented about Powell Blvd. Drive-In on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:06 am

Was the street it was on used to be called Powell Blvd?

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davidcoppock commented about Reynolds Drive-In on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:01 am

Is that 4 doors underneath the screen(with a smiley face emoji on one of them?)?

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davidcoppock commented about K and D Drive-In on Jul 19, 2023 at 1:48 am

Why the name K and D?

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davidcoppock commented about City Varieties Music Hall on Jul 19, 2023 at 12:40 am

Built on the former site of the White Swan coaching Inn. There is a blue plaque on the outside wall of this building.

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davidcoppock commented about Shrine Auditorium on Jul 10, 2023 at 9:34 am

The World premiere of the movie “Barbie” was held in the Shrine Auditorium on 9th July 2023.

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davidcoppock commented about Harvest Moon Drive-In on Jul 10, 2023 at 9:09 am

Opened on 4th July 1952 with the Robinson-Maxim fight footage, selected short features(not named?), a technicolour musical (not named?), and “Red Mountain”.

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davidcoppock commented about Lake Park Drive-In on Jul 4, 2023 at 3:12 am

Sometime in the 1950’s, the screen was damaged by a tornado. The movie advertised on the marquee that night was “Gone with the wind”.

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davidcoppock commented about Ridge Drive-In on Jul 1, 2023 at 5:14 am

Opened on 22nd April 1950 with “Yellow sky”.

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davidcoppock commented about Laurel Drive-In on Jul 1, 2023 at 3:10 am

Closed in October 1984.

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davidcoppock commented about Song Book Drive-In on Jun 29, 2023 at 4:06 am

Interesting name?

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davidcoppock commented about South Drive-In on Jun 23, 2023 at 6:45 pm

400 cars.

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davidcoppock commented about South Drive-In on Jun 23, 2023 at 6:44 pm

Opened on 30th July 1954 with “Devil’s Canyon”. Closed in 1987.

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davidcoppock commented about Liberty Theatre on Jun 20, 2023 at 5:10 am

The movie screenings are part of the Strange Festival.

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davidcoppock commented about Liberty Theatre on Jun 20, 2023 at 1:44 am

Movies are been screened again in this theatre for the next 2 weeks.

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davidcoppock commented about Midway Drive-In on Jun 18, 2023 at 8:30 am

Opened on 15th July 1970 with “Boatniks”.

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davidcoppock commented about Corry Drive-In on Jun 12, 2023 at 3:52 am

Opened on 15th August 1952 with “Brave Warrior” and “Thief of Bagdad”.

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davidcoppock commented about Promotional marble from gala opening of Anaheim Drive-In on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:46 am

What is this item?

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davidcoppock commented about Somerville Drive-In on Jun 9, 2023 at 9:54 pm

Opened on 19th August 1954 with “3 Coins in the foundation” and “Charge of the lancers”. Closed on 4th September 1988 with “Nightmare on Elm Street 4”.

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davidcoppock commented about Orana Cinemas on Jun 4, 2023 at 9:05 am

Orana Cinemas Busselton is planning to built a cinema comes in the nearby town of Vasse(due to not enough car parking space at it’s Busselton location), it is planned to open in 2025. Orana Cinemas Busselton will still operate as well when it opens.

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davidcoppock commented about Piccadilly Cinema Centre on Jun 4, 2023 at 8:59 am

The restoration of the Piccadilly Theatre and Arcade is finished. The original elevator has been removed and the staircase has been moved to a new location in the entrance area(arcade level). There is now a photo display on the walls(about the Piccadilly Theatre (and Arcade?)) near the staircase. The Piccadilly Theatre hasn’t reopened yet. The Piccadilly Arcade reopened in 2022(some of the shops are still empty.

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davidcoppock commented about Regency Bruin Theatre on May 1, 2023 at 7:05 am

The music video for Praise you(Fatboy Slim) was filmed outside this theatre without filming permission.

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davidcoppock commented about Twilite Drive-In on May 1, 2023 at 5:26 am

The screen was damaged by a storm in May 1978. The screen was never rebuilt after the storm.