The Ozark Drive-In opened its gates on April 3, 1953 with Yvonne DeCarlo in “Frontier Gal” along with an unnamed cartoon and a fireworks show after its first show, featuring 230 cars and RCA sound. It was still open in the mid-1980s.
The Monett Drive-In is VERY short-lived. It opened in July 1952, but received a long closure following a fire that destroyed the projection room on June 3, 1953 during a showing of Richard Conte in “The Fighter”. It reopened the following year on May 7, 1954, and closed in 1955.
ABC Southeastern Theatres last operated the Paramount until its April 25, 1976 closure as a movie house with John Daniels in “Black Shampoo” and Fred Williamson in “Boss N*****” (I think its best to censor the second title).
Opened with Walt Disney’s “The Boatniks” along with an Ultravision demonstration of “Skies Over Holland”. It was twinned on December 23, 1977 and closed by Carmike on April 2, 1987 with “Outrageous Fortune” in Screen 1 and “Angel Heart” in Screen 2.
Correction: This was opened by ABC Southeastern Theatres, not ABC Florida State Theatres.
Correction: This closed on May 8, 1979 with “Force Ten From Navarone” and “The People That Time Forgot”. This last operated with the name “South Plaza Deluxe Drive-In” judging by advertisements.
This originally housed 466 teal and dusty rose seats when it first opened with “Whales” on June 26, 1998. Sometime later in its history, it was downgraded to 369 seats.
Opened on July 8, 1912 as Gem, renamed Lindy on February 3, 1928, renamed the Strand on May 7, 1938 after extensive remodeling.
The Ozark Drive-In opened its gates on April 3, 1953 with Yvonne DeCarlo in “Frontier Gal” along with an unnamed cartoon and a fireworks show after its first show, featuring 230 cars and RCA sound. It was still open in the mid-1980s.
National Screen Service “O” Series, customed.
Actually, you’re wrong. The Gillioz Theatre was still open into as late as 1966.
Definitely a Filmack dater.
The Monett Drive-In is VERY short-lived. It opened in July 1952, but received a long closure following a fire that destroyed the projection room on June 3, 1953 during a showing of Richard Conte in “The Fighter”. It reopened the following year on May 7, 1954, and closed in 1955.
Opened on December 31, 1947.
Closed by ABC Southeastern Theatres on April 6, 1978 with “Blue Collar”.
Opened by ABC Southeastern Theatres.
Closed by ABC Southeastern Theatres on August 12, 1976 with “Survive” and “Don’t Look Now”.
ABC Southeastern Theatres last operated the Paramount until its April 25, 1976 closure as a movie house with John Daniels in “Black Shampoo” and Fred Williamson in “Boss N*****” (I think its best to censor the second title).
Opened with Walt Disney’s “The Boatniks” along with an Ultravision demonstration of “Skies Over Holland”. It was twinned on December 23, 1977 and closed by Carmike on April 2, 1987 with “Outrageous Fortune” in Screen 1 and “Angel Heart” in Screen 2.
Opened with Lois Butler in “Mickey” (unknown if extras added).
Correction: This closed on May 8, 1979 with “Force Ten From Navarone” and “The People That Time Forgot”. This last operated with the name “South Plaza Deluxe Drive-In” judging by advertisements.
This operated as early as 1952, so its possible.
Opened with Cleo Madison in “The Girl Who Lost” and Neal Heart in “Border Wolves” along with an unnamed two-reel comedy.
Opened with Eddie Quillan in “Big Money” (unknown if extras added).
Actual opening date is October 24, 1904 with Richard Golden in a live performance of “Common Sense Brackett”.
First operated by Davis Theatres.
Last operated by Davis Theatres.
Later operated by Davis Theatres.
Actual closing date is July 10, 1983.
Operated as early as 1925.
This originally housed 466 teal and dusty rose seats when it first opened with “Whales” on June 26, 1998. Sometime later in its history, it was downgraded to 369 seats.
Screen 1 opened with “Kes”, while Screen 2 opened with a week-long International Film Festival.