Actually MichaelKilgore is correct, there were TWO drive-in’s in the area which opened within months of each other. The Dixieland opened in March 1952, while the Opp opened on June 5th, 1952. The original owners of the Dixieland were Bill Ward, Dan Page, Charles Gautney and John Young. The Opp was owned by George Owen who appears to have ended up buying out his competition as per the above Boxoffice article.
The one was located at 841 GA Hwy 129, Cochran. Its marked on topo maps from 1957 and 1964 but gone by 1977. The oldest aerial photo from 1981 shows nothing of the drive-in, it was farmland then and still is today. Probably closed in the mid 60s?
I don’t know where that information about a “Price Drive-In” came from that was reported in Box Office, but this drive-in was always advertised as the “Alfresco Drive-In” up until 1988 when I would suggest it closed. The last newspaper ad was in July 1988 when they screened Crocodile Dundee 2.
Picketed Drive-in Theater Wrecked Damage Set At $20,000. VICKSBURG: A drive-in theatre involved in a controversy with union projectionist here was wrecked Tuesday night, and Wednesday the head of the union offered his services to the police in an effort to bring the guilty parties to justice. Police Capt. James Abies estimated damage at the Rivoli Drive In at $20,000. It was entered after closing time Tuesday night and its projection equipment battered to bits. In addition more than a hundred speakers were taken, Capt. Abies said. The Union official Lloyd Ledbet, executive vice president and chairman of the Board of Local 589. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators, said the union had picketed the theatre after a controversy over wages. He said he had volunteered his services to police in “clearing up this unfortunate incident and bringing the guilty parties to justice.”
Actually opened in June 1950. Also it provided access for people with small planes, if you look at the oldest aerial photos there was a long access road on the southern part of the property. This lead to a small airstrip.
Opened on May 21, 1954 with “Hangman’s Knot”. Not sure on closing date but the last ad I can find was from June 1978, probably closed in the late 70’s.
I should also add, the location of the Opp was at the present day address of Florala Hwy & Mullins St.
Actually MichaelKilgore is correct, there were TWO drive-in’s in the area which opened within months of each other. The Dixieland opened in March 1952, while the Opp opened on June 5th, 1952. The original owners of the Dixieland were Bill Ward, Dan Page, Charles Gautney and John Young. The Opp was owned by George Owen who appears to have ended up buying out his competition as per the above Boxoffice article.
The one was located at 841 GA Hwy 129, Cochran. Its marked on topo maps from 1957 and 1964 but gone by 1977. The oldest aerial photo from 1981 shows nothing of the drive-in, it was farmland then and still is today. Probably closed in the mid 60s?
The “co-directors” of this drive-in were Terry and Lowell Lytle.
Appears that it was a double bill of “Street Fighter” and “Junior”, what a way to go out…
Opened on August 11, 1950 - 200 car capacity.
Looks like it opened in 1950.
Advertisements for this drive-in in 1949 state “route 512 at Bath Boro line” so it either relocated or didn’t last very long.
Actually opened on 15/11/1940 with “The Dark Command” and “Inspector Hornleigh on Holidays”
Opened on 30th of April 1948 with “Harvey Girls”
Approximate address is 1408 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen, NC. Now a Super 8 hotel.
There’s no way this operated into the 1970’s, it looks practically demolished in a 1965 aerial photo.
Opened on August 21st, 1948 with “The Homestretch” and “The Black Cat”.
Looks like it closed in 1981.
Correct opening date was May 18th, 1950.
I don’t know where that information about a “Price Drive-In” came from that was reported in Box Office, but this drive-in was always advertised as the “Alfresco Drive-In” up until 1988 when I would suggest it closed. The last newspaper ad was in July 1988 when they screened Crocodile Dundee 2.
Appears to have opened on May 1st, 1953 with “Has Anybody Seen My Gal”.
It actually opened as the Cedar Drive-In on May 25, 1950.
Approximate address was Hyman Circle, Lawrenceville. The remains can be seen in a 1972 aerial photo.
From the December 23, 1950 edition of Box Office: “The new Bar-X drive-in was opened on Highway 129 with Copper Canyon by J.O. Biddle.
August 25, 1955 from the Clarion-Ledger:
Picketed Drive-in Theater Wrecked Damage Set At $20,000. VICKSBURG: A drive-in theatre involved in a controversy with union projectionist here was wrecked Tuesday night, and Wednesday the head of the union offered his services to the police in an effort to bring the guilty parties to justice. Police Capt. James Abies estimated damage at the Rivoli Drive In at $20,000. It was entered after closing time Tuesday night and its projection equipment battered to bits. In addition more than a hundred speakers were taken, Capt. Abies said. The Union official Lloyd Ledbet, executive vice president and chairman of the Board of Local 589. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators, said the union had picketed the theatre after a controversy over wages. He said he had volunteered his services to police in “clearing up this unfortunate incident and bringing the guilty parties to justice.”
Opening date was June 8, 1966. A close address is 61 Talent rd, Litchfield. It can be seen in a 1978 aerial photo. Its now housing.
no, that was actually the Frankston drive-in.
Actually opened in June 1950. Also it provided access for people with small planes, if you look at the oldest aerial photos there was a long access road on the southern part of the property. This lead to a small airstrip.
Opened on May 21, 1954 with “Hangman’s Knot”. Not sure on closing date but the last ad I can find was from June 1978, probably closed in the late 70’s.