Charro Drive-In
2340 Boca Chica Boulevard,
Brownsville,
TX
78520
2340 Boca Chica Boulevard,
Brownsville,
TX
78520
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Definitely was open until at least at least 1979. I saw “Love at First Bite” with George Hamilton (1979) there.
Architected by Harvey A. Jordan, the Charro Drive-In launched November 4, 1949 with John Wayne’s “The Sea Spoilers” on its 40x55 foot screen. Closing date above is incorrect as the theatre operated past that date.
Here’s a link to YouTube that will show photos of this and other drive-in theaters of Brownsville, Texas.
http://youtu.be/16RBHlKAXkg
Owners:
1949-1955 Ezell, Claude & Associates, Inc
1969 RKO Stanley Warner (Pacific)
1950-1961 Marshall C. Nichols, Manager
A home was in the screen tower.
Need photos.