Boxoffice, March 20, 1954: “High winds recently hit the Sage Drive-In here, ripping off board siding on the front of the 60-foot screen structure, collapsing the marquee and wrecking neon light signs. Manager Allen Klindt said workmen were remodeling the steel-framed structure when the wind struck. He estimated damage at between $5,000 and $6,000.”
Finally, the scaled-down version was complete. Boxoffice, March 13, 1954: “ALBUQUERQUE – The new San Jose Drive-In was opened here recently. It has a capacity for 400 automobiles and will feature pictures for Spanish-American citizens. The feature bill will usually include one Spanish-language picture and one American picture, according to Robert E. Morley, a partner, who also has interests in the Sunset Drive-In and the Ernie Pyle Theatre. The other partners in the San Jose Drive-In are Fidel Gonzales and Harvey Canaday.”
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice ran a three-page article about the Park, mostly about the efficient design of its concession / projection building. Not only did it include the owners' living quarters, the boxoffice was attached on its north side. The article featured a diagram of the layout by Mrs. Swank and several photos by Mr. Swank.
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice included a four-page article about the Glaize Drive-In’s extensive use of live entertainment. There were a half-dozen photos and a diagram of the concession / projection building layout.
To amplify BobFermanek’s note, that issue of Boxoffice had a two-page article about the Lake Park’s extensive playground area. It also had several photos, including a fairly impressive merry-go-round near the base of the screen tower.
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice ran a full-page profile about the rustic look of the Cow Town. It included several photos, most of which have already been uploaded here.
In a four-page article about Commonwealth’s drive-ins, the Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice included a photo of patrons playing at a horseshoe pitching court at the Sunset.
In a four-page article about Commonwealth Theatres' drive-ins in the Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice, they included four photos of the extensive Children’s Zoo at the Grand Island drive-in.
Boxoffice, Feb. 6, 1954: “Another ownership change found the Pacific Drive-In circuit acquiring the Edwards Drive-In in San Gabriel from Jimmy Edwards.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 2, 1954: “SANTA MARIA, CALIF. – Seeking recovery of $6,000 allegedly due in back rent and demanding possession of the premises, Charles Pasquini has filed suit here against James Toler and Victor S. Goss, operators of the Park-Aire Theatre. Pasquini, owner, contends that Toler and Goss are in arrears in their rent and charges they have refused to surrender possession of the drive-in.”
Boxoffice, Sept. 19, 1953: “Construction has been started on the San Jose Drive-In, off Broadway, south of Woodward avenue. The new drive-in will have space for 600 cars, according to Robert E. Morley, owner.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 26, 1953: “A drive-in screen 70 feet high and 85 feet wide is being erected for the San Jose Drive-In, under construction off Broadway south of Woodward road SE. The theatre, which will have space for 600 cars, is owned by Robert. E. Morley, part owner of the Ernie Pyle Theatre and Sunset Drive-In.”
Perhaps March 1953 really was the Humboldt’s “4th grand opening” as its ad in the photo section stated? Boxoffice, Nov. 28, 1953: “HUMBOLDT, CALIF. – A 350-seat auditorium has been added at the Humboldt Drive-In by Meribel Theatres Co. headed by Mary and Walter Bell. The airer, opened in 1950, now will stay open all winter. … In 1950, the Bells opened the Humboldt Drive-In at Alton and the Bel-Air at Eureka.”
Boxoffice, Oct. 10, 1953: “Photos of the Rolla Drive-In and the staff appeared recently in the Rolla News. Gene Parker, manager, said he was about to complete another good season.”
Boxoffice, Oct. 10, 1953: “MONROVIA, CALIF. – The Pacific Drive-In circuit has taken over operation of the Big Sky Drive-In here from Tom Charack and associates. Charack has joined the Pacific organization in a supervisory capacity.”
Boxoffice, July 11, 1953: “WHITE SALMON, WASH. – The new White Salmon Drive-In here is tentatively scheduled to open August 15. The drive-in is owned by G. E. Prestebak and Norman Johnson and will have a capacity of 300 cars.”
Boxoffice, Sept. 19, 1953: “Norman Johnson and Bud Prestebak have opened the new Rodeo Drive-In”
Boxoffice ran a lengthy article about the “Coed,” with a couple of wide photos, in its Sept. 5, 1953 issue. Owners Jerry and Bonnie Stout had parked a full carnival in front of the place during the showing of the movie “The Greatest Show on Earth”.
Boxoffice, Aug. 1, 1953: “The grand reopening of the Waldo Theatre, Friday (24) was held to introduce Commonwealth Theatres to the neighborhood, according to Eddie Mansfield, city manager. … Until July 1 the Waldo was a Fox Midwest house. … The new concession bar, by the way, is something of which the theatre is very proud. It was designed by Clark Rhoden, younger son of Elmer Rhoden st., who also supervised its construction. The building is owned by Mrs. Rhoden, hence Clark’s special interest in it.”
The Aug. 1, 1953 issue of Boxoffice reported that C. H. Halverson and Stanton Danelson had opened the Riv-R-Vue Drive-In and closed the old Rex indoor theater.
Boxoffice, March 20, 1954: “High winds recently hit the Sage Drive-In here, ripping off board siding on the front of the 60-foot screen structure, collapsing the marquee and wrecking neon light signs. Manager Allen Klindt said workmen were remodeling the steel-framed structure when the wind struck. He estimated damage at between $5,000 and $6,000.”
Finally, the scaled-down version was complete. Boxoffice, March 13, 1954: “ALBUQUERQUE – The new San Jose Drive-In was opened here recently. It has a capacity for 400 automobiles and will feature pictures for Spanish-American citizens. The feature bill will usually include one Spanish-language picture and one American picture, according to Robert E. Morley, a partner, who also has interests in the Sunset Drive-In and the Ernie Pyle Theatre. The other partners in the San Jose Drive-In are Fidel Gonzales and Harvey Canaday.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 13, 1954: “Pacific Drive-Ins is taking over operation of two local ozoners, the Victory and Gilmore, from Sero Amusement”
Boxoffice, Feb. 13, 1954: “Pacific Drive-Ins is taking over operation of two local ozoners, the Victory and Gilmore, from Sero Amusement”
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice ran a three-page article about the Park, mostly about the efficient design of its concession / projection building. Not only did it include the owners' living quarters, the boxoffice was attached on its north side. The article featured a diagram of the layout by Mrs. Swank and several photos by Mr. Swank.
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice included a four-page article about the Glaize Drive-In’s extensive use of live entertainment. There were a half-dozen photos and a diagram of the concession / projection building layout.
To amplify BobFermanek’s note, that issue of Boxoffice had a two-page article about the Lake Park’s extensive playground area. It also had several photos, including a fairly impressive merry-go-round near the base of the screen tower.
The Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice ran a full-page profile about the rustic look of the Cow Town. It included several photos, most of which have already been uploaded here.
In a four-page article about Commonwealth’s drive-ins, the Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice included a photo of patrons playing at a horseshoe pitching court at the Sunset.
In a four-page article about Commonwealth Theatres' drive-ins in the Feb. 6, 1954 issue of Boxoffice, they included four photos of the extensive Children’s Zoo at the Grand Island drive-in.
Boxoffice, Feb. 6, 1954: “Another ownership change found the Pacific Drive-In circuit acquiring the Edwards Drive-In in San Gabriel from Jimmy Edwards.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 16, 1954: “The Ocean Drive-In at Crescent City was sold by Jacob A. Leech and Richard Miller to Arthur Grenfell.”
Boxoffice, Jan. 2, 1954: “SANTA MARIA, CALIF. – Seeking recovery of $6,000 allegedly due in back rent and demanding possession of the premises, Charles Pasquini has filed suit here against James Toler and Victor S. Goss, operators of the Park-Aire Theatre. Pasquini, owner, contends that Toler and Goss are in arrears in their rent and charges they have refused to surrender possession of the drive-in.”
Boxoffice, Sept. 19, 1953: “Construction has been started on the San Jose Drive-In, off Broadway, south of Woodward avenue. The new drive-in will have space for 600 cars, according to Robert E. Morley, owner.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 26, 1953: “A drive-in screen 70 feet high and 85 feet wide is being erected for the San Jose Drive-In, under construction off Broadway south of Woodward road SE. The theatre, which will have space for 600 cars, is owned by Robert. E. Morley, part owner of the Ernie Pyle Theatre and Sunset Drive-In.”
Perhaps March 1953 really was the Humboldt’s “4th grand opening” as its ad in the photo section stated? Boxoffice, Nov. 28, 1953: “HUMBOLDT, CALIF. – A 350-seat auditorium has been added at the Humboldt Drive-In by Meribel Theatres Co. headed by Mary and Walter Bell. The airer, opened in 1950, now will stay open all winter. … In 1950, the Bells opened the Humboldt Drive-In at Alton and the Bel-Air at Eureka.”
The Nov. 7, 1953 issue of Boxoffice ran a page and a half on the Shawnee, including photos of the three concessions buildings it used.
Boxoffice, Oct. 10, 1953: “Photos of the Rolla Drive-In and the staff appeared recently in the Rolla News. Gene Parker, manager, said he was about to complete another good season.”
Boxoffice, Oct. 10, 1953: “MONROVIA, CALIF. – The Pacific Drive-In circuit has taken over operation of the Big Sky Drive-In here from Tom Charack and associates. Charack has joined the Pacific organization in a supervisory capacity.”
To reinforce Joe Vogel’s admirable fight against link rot, that long article with photo can also be found at the Boxoffice site.
Boxoffice, July 11, 1953: “WHITE SALMON, WASH. – The new White Salmon Drive-In here is tentatively scheduled to open August 15. The drive-in is owned by G. E. Prestebak and Norman Johnson and will have a capacity of 300 cars.”
Boxoffice, Sept. 19, 1953: “Norman Johnson and Bud Prestebak have opened the new Rodeo Drive-In”
Boxoffice, Sept. 19, 1953: “The Atwood Drive-In Co. has opened its new 284-car at Atwood, Kas. It is equipped for 3-D”
Boxoffice ran a lengthy article about the “Coed,” with a couple of wide photos, in its Sept. 5, 1953 issue. Owners Jerry and Bonnie Stout had parked a full carnival in front of the place during the showing of the movie “The Greatest Show on Earth”.
Boxoffice, Aug. 29, 1953: “Ted Knox has bought out his partners, William Jones and Don Borthwick, at the Peak Drive-In, Wheatland, Wyo.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 1, 1953: “The grand reopening of the Waldo Theatre, Friday (24) was held to introduce Commonwealth Theatres to the neighborhood, according to Eddie Mansfield, city manager. … Until July 1 the Waldo was a Fox Midwest house. … The new concession bar, by the way, is something of which the theatre is very proud. It was designed by Clark Rhoden, younger son of Elmer Rhoden st., who also supervised its construction. The building is owned by Mrs. Rhoden, hence Clark’s special interest in it.”
The Aug. 1, 1953 issue of Boxoffice reported that C. H. Halverson and Stanton Danelson had opened the Riv-R-Vue Drive-In and closed the old Rex indoor theater.