Starlight Drive-In
1889 U.S.127,
St. Henry,
OH
45883
1889 U.S.127,
St. Henry,
OH
45883
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Previous Names: Starlight Auto Theatre
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The Starlight Auto Theatre opened on June 27, 1948, featuring “Can’t Help Singing” with Deanna Durbin and Robert Paige. The Starlight Auto Theatre was built and operated by the Feltz brothers from Cassella, Ohio. The auto theatre has a capacity of 300 cars with each having individual car speakers. It has a 50 feet high X 46 feet wide screen tower. Eventually it was converted to an AM/FM sound system.
After having various owners over the years, the Starlight Auto Theatre was sold to Joanne Myers and her son Dan in 1987. Joanne started working at the auto theatre in 1968. The Starlight Auto Theatre is open between the months of April and September. The theatre featured two first run movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays when school is out. Admission prices are $4.00 for adults while kids 12 and under are free.
It was announced in May 2023 that the drive-in would not be opening for the 2023 season due to the death of the owner. Renovations were being carried out in November 2024 with a reopening planned for 2025.
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Thanks CSW. This is nice hometown auto theatre. The only thing it needs is a litte TLC.
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Sad news. The owner of the Starlight, who was still posting movie information notes on its Facebook page May 8, died suddenly on May 10. According to his obituary, Dan Myers, 72, had operated the Starlight Drive-In since 1988.
Elaine Myers posted to Facebook the next day, “We are sorry to announce that the Starlight Drive-In Rt.127 119 will not be open this season.” It had been scheduled to open May 26.
RIP, Mr. Myers.
Some good news, it looks like they plan to reopen in Spring 2025. They are completing some renovations which have taken longer than expected.