Crest Drive-In
13742 US-183,
Hobart,
OK
73651
13742 US-183,
Hobart,
OK
73651
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Previously operated by: Video Independent Theaters Inc.
Styles: Rustic
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The Crest Drive-In was opened May 10, 1950 with Rod Cameron in “The Plunderers”. It was operated by Video Independent Theaters Inc. It was still open in 1955. It must have been a sales boost for the Crest Drive-In to be located midway between the two towns of Rocky and Hobart, but not enough to keep it alive after television came along.
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Although there was a drive-in at this location, it was the CREST drive in out of HOBART. It was never called the “Rocky” it opened on 5 Jun 1950. If I had a way to add photos I could provide copies of listings in Theatre Catalog, IMPA and and the opening ad.
Wesley Horton
A more accurate address for this theater is 13742 US-183, Hobart, OK 73651. This points directly to the drive in itself. Now Hobart Stockyards.
Please update.
The May 20, 1950 issue of BoxOffice reported that “the Crest, a 300-car situation, was opened at Hobart May 10” by Video Theatres.
BoxOffice added a few more details on June 3. “Tom Kirkham is local manager for the (Video) circuit. The drive-in has a capacity of 400 cars, a snack bar and asphalt drive surfaces.”
Opened with Rod Cameron in “The Plunderers” along with two unnamed cartoons as well as a fireworks display after the show.