Iris Drive-In

Griffin, GA 30223

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Previously operated by: Martin Theatres

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Iris Drive-In

The Iris Drive-In was another screen owned by Martin Theatres out of Columbus, Georgia. This small town drive-in parked 350 cars and had opened in 1951. It was actually one of two drive-ins in Griffin, Georgia. It was closed in 1978.

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Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on July 26, 2010 at 7:53 pm

Open 1955-1975?

Open for sure in 1967.

Sure could use an address more info and photos.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 26, 2010 at 9:13 pm

Forum Drive -in must have opened after 1956.

fatfink
fatfink on December 24, 2024 at 3:55 am

Newspaper ads I’ve found call it the “Iris Drive-In,” at least in 1972.

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on December 25, 2024 at 4:41 am

Exhibitor, Nov. 1, 1950: “Martin Theatres, Columbus, Ga., started work on the new Iris Drive-In, Griffin, Ga.”

Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 29, 1951: “Martin Theatres has announced the following changes: … Gordon Rich is the new manager of the Iris drive-in, Griffin, Ga.”

Boxoffice, June 21, 1952: “Billy Bevil, who doubles in brass as manager of the Gem in the winter and the Iris Drive-In during the summer, at Griffin, Ga., is currently using the marquee of the theatre to advertise attractions at the Iris.”

The last mention I could find in the Atlanta Constitution was in an ad on Aug. 16, 1978.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on December 25, 2024 at 1:50 pm

Actually, Griffin had three drive-ins, not two.

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