Twin Open Air Drive-In
401 N. 37th Drive,
Phoenix,
AZ
85009
401 N. 37th Drive,
Phoenix,
AZ
85009
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Previously operated by: Harry L. Nace Theatres
Previous Names: Twin Screen Drive-In, Acres of Fun
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On January 17, 1951, Boxoffice reported, “Eddie Dean, western star, made a guest appearance at the opening of the new Twin Screen Drive-In, 3700 West Van Buren Street, last week. It is operated by Wade Allen. The two-faced screen, offering double bills, is placed in the center of the area. The drive-in has ponies, swings and a train for youngsters to ride”. It was closed in January 1952, but reopened as Acres of Fun in April 1952, operated by Fred Crockett & Harry L. Nace, using only one side of the screen with a 625-car capacity.
The 1957 Motion Picture Almanac listed the Twin Open Air Drive-In with a capacity of 1,500 cars, owner Michael A. Parker.
Aerial photos place the Twin Screen Drive-In at the modern-day address of 401 N. 37th Drive. They show the site intact as of 1980 but in disrepair by 1982.
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Michael Kilgore
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Boxoffice, Feb. 16, 1952: Arizona’s first 1952 theatre casualty is the Twin Screen Drive-In, which closed recently after a year of operation. The outdoorer, a McCormack-Nace enterprise, was the largest in this area."
Boxoffice, April 26, 1952: “The Twin Screen Drive-In, which closed early last January, has been reopened by Fred Crockett and Harry L. Nace as the Acres of Fun. Only one screen is being utilized, reducing the capacity of the airer, formerly a McCormack-Nace enterprise, to around 625 cars. The dual screen outdoorer was the largest drive-in in the state under its original operation. The current manager is Otto Silvester.”