Don Drive-In
2681 Ct Switzer Sr. Drive,
Biloxi,
MS
39531
2681 Ct Switzer Sr. Drive,
Biloxi,
MS
39531
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The June 29, 1970 issue of Boxoffice reported that Gulf States Theatres planned to expand the Don to two screens, but later aerial photos say that never happened.
Grand opening ad:
Don Drive-In opening 28 Jun 1956, Thu The Daily Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) Newspapers.com
The Don Drive-In launches with Cornel Wilde in “Star of India” and Tony Martin in “Frontier Scout” on June 28, 1956. The Don closed gracefully with a super double feature of “Bad, Black and Beautiful” and “"Blood of the Dragon” on November 28, 1976 at the end of a 20-year lease and declining revenue. The former ozoner’s buildings were then hit by two fires in 1978 and 1979 followed by storm damage in 1985 that permanently ended things.
Entrance was between what is now Walmart(!) Ln & Eisenhower on Beach Boulevard (Hwy 90).
You can still see the outline of a part of the theater. Type in 2662 Switzer.
Sorry but it was not destroyed by Hurrican Camille. It closed in 1976 due to declining business. I was city manager for Biloxi for Gulf States theatres in the late 70’s and had to check on the property once a week. The concessin stand burned down in 78 due to some kids playing around. A good number of pine trees had started to grow in the field, but the screen were intact. The screens were finally brought down by Hurricane Elena in 1985.
United Artists did do a land lease on the property and built the Biloxi 10.