This was put up after that screen was badly damaged after Hurricane Cleo. The “No Ticky. No Washy” was actually up there since the there was a rash of people trying to sneak in…then after the hurricane Phil had the “No Screeny, No Showy” put up. I guess the story is that both sayings did not go up at the same time.
Phil Matthews (Matthews) was very excited about this and kept the drive in Church up through the 60’s. I think it was I the late 60’s that the membership rolled off and the church was “closed”. Phil thought it was a great way to keep the theater as a family friendly place and as a way to promote the word and family values. He was very active in the community both with the Church as well as an active member of the Lions Club and other community organizations.
Fun fact, that microphone showing in the left picture, I actually have it. When my grandfather sold it, he was giving away tools and equipment to the family and I ended up with the mic. I think I may have one of the spare window speakers as well…
Interesting fact, the actual screen remained on the property for some time after the Broward Sheriffs palace was built. I was always amazed that it was never torn down initially. I do not know when it was actually torn down though…..
Ran across the link and how exciting that this is actually trending!
My family opened this Drive-In in the mid 40’s…It was my grandfather who opened it and operated it until it was sold to Pen (Swap Shop) who defaulted on the deal, so my grandfather got it back and subsequently sold it to the county.
I remember many a weekend at the theater, folding popcorn boxes and watching movies. As a kid I was always excited about going to the property during the day to help my grandpa clean up from the night before and if I was lucky, I could take a tour of the concession.
It was truly a family operation. Everyone helped out at one time or the other.
My grandfather sold it (the first time) when I was in High School, so all my memories where when I was a kid.
I remember him telling me that he had to sell it because, frankly, the neighborhood around it became very run down and he was constantly subject to vandalism, break ins and occasionally a robbery.
I will see if I have any pics that I can share. Don’t sure I have any at all since nobody really thought to take pictures and pass them on. Both my grand father and my father have since passed, so a lot of the memorabilia has been lost in time.
This was put up after that screen was badly damaged after Hurricane Cleo. The “No Ticky. No Washy” was actually up there since the there was a rash of people trying to sneak in…then after the hurricane Phil had the “No Screeny, No Showy” put up. I guess the story is that both sayings did not go up at the same time.
Phil Matthews (Matthews) was very excited about this and kept the drive in Church up through the 60’s. I think it was I the late 60’s that the membership rolled off and the church was “closed”. Phil thought it was a great way to keep the theater as a family friendly place and as a way to promote the word and family values. He was very active in the community both with the Church as well as an active member of the Lions Club and other community organizations.
Fun fact, that microphone showing in the left picture, I actually have it. When my grandfather sold it, he was giving away tools and equipment to the family and I ended up with the mic. I think I may have one of the spare window speakers as well…
I can verify that this was opened in the late-40’s, I believe 47/48 as stated.
Interesting fact, the actual screen remained on the property for some time after the Broward Sheriffs palace was built. I was always amazed that it was never torn down initially. I do not know when it was actually torn down though…..
Ran across the link and how exciting that this is actually trending!
My family opened this Drive-In in the mid 40’s…It was my grandfather who opened it and operated it until it was sold to Pen (Swap Shop) who defaulted on the deal, so my grandfather got it back and subsequently sold it to the county.
I remember many a weekend at the theater, folding popcorn boxes and watching movies. As a kid I was always excited about going to the property during the day to help my grandpa clean up from the night before and if I was lucky, I could take a tour of the concession.
It was truly a family operation. Everyone helped out at one time or the other.
My grandfather sold it (the first time) when I was in High School, so all my memories where when I was a kid.
I remember him telling me that he had to sell it because, frankly, the neighborhood around it became very run down and he was constantly subject to vandalism, break ins and occasionally a robbery.
I will see if I have any pics that I can share. Don’t sure I have any at all since nobody really thought to take pictures and pass them on. Both my grand father and my father have since passed, so a lot of the memorabilia has been lost in time.