Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “Acquisition of the Bronco Drive-In of El Paso … was announced by B. R. McLendon and Robert Hartgrove, chairman of the board and president, respectively, of McLendon Theatres … The Bronco joins the triple-screen Cinema Park Drive-In at El Paso as a McLendon operation.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 16, 1970: “LAKE WALES, FLA. - A 350-car drive-in west of town, closed for several years, is being renovated for a spring opening by Floyd Enterprises, which purchased the property from Talgar Theatres. Named the Wales when it was last in operation, the airer is being resurfaced, a new snack bar and restrooms facilities installed and the screen widened to accommodate a 70x35-foot picture. Completely new equipment is being installed in the projection booth.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “LAKE WALES, FLA. - The long-shuttered Wales Drive-In, one mile from town off Highway 60, has been rebuilt and reopened by Floyd Enterprises. Featuring a spacious concessions building, the Wales now has capacity for 375 cars in front of its new 35x70-foot screen.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “R. H. Tricker, manager of the downtown Princess Theatre as well as the drive-in being constructed to replace the old Cascades Drive-In, has started a contest to name the new airer.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “Harold Goldstein of Goldstein Drive-Ins, Schenectady, has purchased the Bennington, Vt., airer from Willard & Alonzo. It’s a 15-year-old drive-in the the neighboring Green Mountain state. Bridgham Theatres of New Hampshire had been recent lessees, with David Bridgham, son of the circuit president, as supervisor.”
I wonder whether this note is related to the Woodstock.
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “EDMOND, OKLA. - A request for rezoning to allow construction of a drive-in theatre was denied here by members of the city planning commission last month.”
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “Final papers for the lease of the Twilight Drive-In in Livingston have been signed between Theatre Operators, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Boehm of Livingston, it was announced recently by TOI district manager Dan Grudziadz.”
A young couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning at the Stony Brook on the night of March 21, 1970, according to a report in Boxoffice a month later. A heavy fog obscured the viewing field, so attendants didn’t notice their car in a distant area by a fence until the following morning.
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “The record heavy winter snows reportedly caved in the roof of the concession building at Vail Mills Drive-In outside Amsterdam. The mishap is expected to delay reopening.”
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “Fabian Theatres notified exchanges and service people the circuit would assume operation of Tri-City Twin Drive-Ins, Albany-Troy Road, effective Wednesday (1), it was reported. Esquire Theatres of Boston had conducted the local exchange’s first outdoor dualer since its opening in August 1966 … Tri-Cities has been a year-round movie spot - weekends only during the winter.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “With the opening of the Hillcrest Drive-In, Langley, as an Odeon theatre, Frank (Marshall) is now supervising the house along with the Odeon Westminster Drive-In and the Clova Cloverdale”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “With the opening of the Hillcrest Drive-In, Langley, as an Odeon theatre, Frank (Marshall) is now supervising the house along with the Odeon Westminster Drive-In and the Clova Cloverdale”
Boxoffice, Feb. 23, 1970: “Highway 90 Drive-In at nearby Baldwin was relinquished Wednesday (18) by its long-time owner and operator Robert R. Totman. The airer was acquired by Harry Clark and Dave Roper, both of Jacksonville”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Harry C. Clark and David E. Roper of Jacksonville purchased the Baldwin 90 Drive-In from R. E. Totman, effective February 17. Totman had operated the drive-in for 21 years. The new owners have had many years experience in exhibition as well as in other businesses in the film industry.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “The Dude Ranch Drive-In, one of the finest outdoor entertainment centers in the nation, will reopen soon, beginning its 20th (anniversary?) season. The airer, which boasts a western motif, was constructed along U.S. 71 south of Maryville in the fall of 1949 and was designed by the late C. E. "Doc” Cook … James E. Cook, son of the late showman, now operated both the Tivoli (Theatre) and Dude Ranch as Cook Enterprises."
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Until last year (Elias "Louis”) Sutter and (Chris) Ellis operated the 63rd Drive-In before selling out to Mid-America (Cinema Drive-In Theatres). The circuit also operates the I-70, Twin and State Twins in the Kansas City area."
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Two noted outdoor theatres on Route 30 seem to have their months and years of activity limited … The Maple Drive-In at Circleville seems to be doomed via a highway relocation. Both are Associated Theatres operations.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Two noted outdoor theatres on Route 30 seem to have their months and years of activity limited. Super 30, the Mideast area’s first de luxe drive-in, near Irwin, financed by Theodore Grance, has a season or two to go. This property then will be the eventual site of another shopping center. The Maple Drive-In at Circleville seems to be doomed via a highway relocation. Both are Associated Theatres operations.”
Boxoffice ran a two-page story (with photos) about the Grand Bay on Nov. 1, 1952. It said the drive-in had in-car speakers for 650 vehicles, and had drinking fountains and telephine booths “spotted throughout the grounds”. Some patrons arrived on “all kinds of craft using the St. John river on which the property is located.”
The entire Franklin and Herschorn circuit, including the Grand Bay, was sold to Famous Players Canadian Corp., according to a note in the March 23, 1970 Boxoffice.
The 1959 Motion Picture Almanac listed the Midway with a 750-car capacity.
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “The Franklin and Herschorn circuit, after 60 years in the motion picture business, has been sold to Famous Players Canadian Corp. Theatres involved are … Midway Drive-In, Sydney, N.S.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Walter Miles' West Broad Drive-In, Columbus, closed Sunday (15). The property has been purchased for a large shopping center.”
The Pineview’s first appearance in the Motion Picture Almanac was in the 1960 edition under Bassett. It was owned by Rauley W. Connell and held 300 cars. That continued through the 1976 MPA. In 1977, the MPA rebooted its drive-in list, which no longer included the Pineview.
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Rawley Connell, who sold his drive-in at Bassett to Rancher D. Cole of Ainsworth, is going to assist Cole in the operation this year.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “PARIS, ILL. - The Ronnie Theatre organization has announced the sale of the Ronnie Drive-In here to George Kersotes and James Frisinia, operating as the Paris Theatre Corp. The drive-in is expected to open April 1 under new management, the new owners report.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 5, 1966: “Paul Cory has purchased the Plains Drive-In at Sidney, Neb., and plans extensive remodeling prior to opening in the spring”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Mr. and Mrs. Bill Catlin have taken over the operation of the Plains Drive-In, Sidney, Neb., from former owner Paul Cory of Riverton, Wyo. The Catlins have rebuilt and remodeled the theatre in preparation for a late March opening”
Variety, April 7, 1954: “George Tice and George Saittis are building a 400-car drive-in in West Mifflin borough and expect to have it open by the first of June.”
Motion Picture Exhibitor, Nov. 10, 1954: “George Tice and George Saittis … are also building a drive-in in West Mifflin, Pa., started last April but slowed down because a gas line passed through the newly acquired land. Construction will go ahead early in the spring and with favorable weather conditions the drivein is expected to be in operation by next summer.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Drive-Ins which have been transferred include: … Woodland, West Mifflin, from George Tice to George Saittis.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “Acquisition of the Bronco Drive-In of El Paso … was announced by B. R. McLendon and Robert Hartgrove, chairman of the board and president, respectively, of McLendon Theatres … The Bronco joins the triple-screen Cinema Park Drive-In at El Paso as a McLendon operation.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 16, 1970: “LAKE WALES, FLA. - A 350-car drive-in west of town, closed for several years, is being renovated for a spring opening by Floyd Enterprises, which purchased the property from Talgar Theatres. Named the Wales when it was last in operation, the airer is being resurfaced, a new snack bar and restrooms facilities installed and the screen widened to accommodate a 70x35-foot picture. Completely new equipment is being installed in the projection booth.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “LAKE WALES, FLA. - The long-shuttered Wales Drive-In, one mile from town off Highway 60, has been rebuilt and reopened by Floyd Enterprises. Featuring a spacious concessions building, the Wales now has capacity for 375 cars in front of its new 35x70-foot screen.”
Looks like it was closed by 1970.
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “R. H. Tricker, manager of the downtown Princess Theatre as well as the drive-in being constructed to replace the old Cascades Drive-In, has started a contest to name the new airer.”
Boxoffice, April 27, 1970: “Harold Goldstein of Goldstein Drive-Ins, Schenectady, has purchased the Bennington, Vt., airer from Willard & Alonzo. It’s a 15-year-old drive-in the the neighboring Green Mountain state. Bridgham Theatres of New Hampshire had been recent lessees, with David Bridgham, son of the circuit president, as supervisor.”
I wonder whether this note is related to the Woodstock.
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “EDMOND, OKLA. - A request for rezoning to allow construction of a drive-in theatre was denied here by members of the city planning commission last month.”
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “Final papers for the lease of the Twilight Drive-In in Livingston have been signed between Theatre Operators, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Boehm of Livingston, it was announced recently by TOI district manager Dan Grudziadz.”
A young couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning at the Stony Brook on the night of March 21, 1970, according to a report in Boxoffice a month later. A heavy fog obscured the viewing field, so attendants didn’t notice their car in a distant area by a fence until the following morning.
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “The record heavy winter snows reportedly caved in the roof of the concession building at Vail Mills Drive-In outside Amsterdam. The mishap is expected to delay reopening.”
Boxoffice, April 20, 1970: “Fabian Theatres notified exchanges and service people the circuit would assume operation of Tri-City Twin Drive-Ins, Albany-Troy Road, effective Wednesday (1), it was reported. Esquire Theatres of Boston had conducted the local exchange’s first outdoor dualer since its opening in August 1966 … Tri-Cities has been a year-round movie spot - weekends only during the winter.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “With the opening of the Hillcrest Drive-In, Langley, as an Odeon theatre, Frank (Marshall) is now supervising the house along with the Odeon Westminster Drive-In and the Clova Cloverdale”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “With the opening of the Hillcrest Drive-In, Langley, as an Odeon theatre, Frank (Marshall) is now supervising the house along with the Odeon Westminster Drive-In and the Clova Cloverdale”
Boxoffice, Feb. 23, 1970: “Highway 90 Drive-In at nearby Baldwin was relinquished Wednesday (18) by its long-time owner and operator Robert R. Totman. The airer was acquired by Harry Clark and Dave Roper, both of Jacksonville”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Harry C. Clark and David E. Roper of Jacksonville purchased the Baldwin 90 Drive-In from R. E. Totman, effective February 17. Totman had operated the drive-in for 21 years. The new owners have had many years experience in exhibition as well as in other businesses in the film industry.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Ernie Block has sold his Nemaha Drive-In to Ernest Petry of Sabetha. Petry is in the insurance business.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “The Dude Ranch Drive-In, one of the finest outdoor entertainment centers in the nation, will reopen soon, beginning its 20th (anniversary?) season. The airer, which boasts a western motif, was constructed along U.S. 71 south of Maryville in the fall of 1949 and was designed by the late C. E. "Doc” Cook … James E. Cook, son of the late showman, now operated both the Tivoli (Theatre) and Dude Ranch as Cook Enterprises."
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Until last year (Elias "Louis”) Sutter and (Chris) Ellis operated the 63rd Drive-In before selling out to Mid-America (Cinema Drive-In Theatres). The circuit also operates the I-70, Twin and State Twins in the Kansas City area."
I guess this highway rerouting never happened.
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Two noted outdoor theatres on Route 30 seem to have their months and years of activity limited … The Maple Drive-In at Circleville seems to be doomed via a highway relocation. Both are Associated Theatres operations.”
Boxoffice, March 30, 1970: “Two noted outdoor theatres on Route 30 seem to have their months and years of activity limited. Super 30, the Mideast area’s first de luxe drive-in, near Irwin, financed by Theodore Grance, has a season or two to go. This property then will be the eventual site of another shopping center. The Maple Drive-In at Circleville seems to be doomed via a highway relocation. Both are Associated Theatres operations.”
Boxoffice ran a two-page story (with photos) about the Grand Bay on Nov. 1, 1952. It said the drive-in had in-car speakers for 650 vehicles, and had drinking fountains and telephine booths “spotted throughout the grounds”. Some patrons arrived on “all kinds of craft using the St. John river on which the property is located.”
The entire Franklin and Herschorn circuit, including the Grand Bay, was sold to Famous Players Canadian Corp., according to a note in the March 23, 1970 Boxoffice.
The 1959 Motion Picture Almanac listed the Midway with a 750-car capacity.
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “The Franklin and Herschorn circuit, after 60 years in the motion picture business, has been sold to Famous Players Canadian Corp. Theatres involved are … Midway Drive-In, Sydney, N.S.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Walter Miles' West Broad Drive-In, Columbus, closed Sunday (15). The property has been purchased for a large shopping center.”
The Pineview’s first appearance in the Motion Picture Almanac was in the 1960 edition under Bassett. It was owned by Rauley W. Connell and held 300 cars. That continued through the 1976 MPA. In 1977, the MPA rebooted its drive-in list, which no longer included the Pineview.
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Rawley Connell, who sold his drive-in at Bassett to Rancher D. Cole of Ainsworth, is going to assist Cole in the operation this year.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “PARIS, ILL. - The Ronnie Theatre organization has announced the sale of the Ronnie Drive-In here to George Kersotes and James Frisinia, operating as the Paris Theatre Corp. The drive-in is expected to open April 1 under new management, the new owners report.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 5, 1966: “Paul Cory has purchased the Plains Drive-In at Sidney, Neb., and plans extensive remodeling prior to opening in the spring”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Mr. and Mrs. Bill Catlin have taken over the operation of the Plains Drive-In, Sidney, Neb., from former owner Paul Cory of Riverton, Wyo. The Catlins have rebuilt and remodeled the theatre in preparation for a late March opening”
Variety, April 7, 1954: “George Tice and George Saittis are building a 400-car drive-in in West Mifflin borough and expect to have it open by the first of June.”
Motion Picture Exhibitor, Nov. 10, 1954: “George Tice and George Saittis … are also building a drive-in in West Mifflin, Pa., started last April but slowed down because a gas line passed through the newly acquired land. Construction will go ahead early in the spring and with favorable weather conditions the drivein is expected to be in operation by next summer.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Drive-Ins which have been transferred include: … Woodland, West Mifflin, from George Tice to George Saittis.”
Boxoffice, March 23, 1970: “Drive-Ins which have been transferred include: … Reynolds, Transfer, from Marshall and Roed to Mike Wellman”