Bonham Drive-In
W. Sam Rayburn Drive and County Road 4130,
Bonham,
TX
75418
W. Sam Rayburn Drive and County Road 4130,
Bonham,
TX
75418
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Previously operated by: Cole Theaters Inc, United Artists Theater Circuit Inc.
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The Bonham Drive-In was opened by Cole Theatres on July 11, 1950 with John Wayne in “Three Godfathers”. It had a capacity for 304 cars, and there were 54 seats for walk-in patrons. It was closed in April 1987.
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In October 1955, the owner of the Bonham put a live model over the box office to promote “Rear Window”:
http://tinyurl.com/yep28og
It was owned by H.S.Cole in 1956.
Dec 1 1967 and “FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE” and “THE NAKED RUNNER” are Playing.
April 3 1969 sees on the Big screen, “MISSION STARDUST” and “FIVE MILLION YEARS TO EARTH” Classic Drive-in Movies.
Dec.16 1971 “CATCH-22” and “LITTLE FAUSS AND BIG HALSEY”
Nov.19.1971 has The Duke in “BIG JAKE” and"RIO LOBO"
Nov.4 1971 and “A GUNFIGHT” and “THE DERSERTER” are playing. Rated GP.
That is a GOOD suggestion!
Hwy 82 is now a freeway north of this location.
The drive-in was located at what is now the SE corner of Texas 56 and FM 4130.
H.S. Cole launched the Bonham Drive-In on July 11, 1950 with John Wayne in the “Three Godfathers” for its grand opening plus fireworks.
The Address is 230 Co Rd 4130 Bonham, TX. You can still see the general outline of the drive-in. http://tinyurl.com/noqryyb
Go to Google Street view. The marquee is still there, and looks pretty darn good!
Still In Operation Since 1977.
Closed for the final time in April 1987.