The correct address is 7801 S. Harlem Ave.
The Sheridan would have their exact address printed on car passes in the early days of operation. But the entrance to the Drive-in was closer to 77th.
I should have also noted. About the show name being different in newspaper Ads, it may be the papers just wanted to save space by printing a shorter title.
Whenever I find a theater name discrepancy I like to post about it. Sometimes CT makes a correction or adds to the “additional names” section of a theater. Just trying to help out.
There was one of these type of popup drive-ins in Bridgeview, Illinois. Run by a different business. I’m sure there were others throughout the country that popped up during the Covid pandemic. The one in Bridgeview was a bit bigger scale. They had empty trailers stacked up and a huge screen mounted on the side. This was set up in the Parking lot of the Geek Stadium. The cars there for the show, listened to the latest movies and even live concerts through the car radio. Food trucks lined one side of the parking lot. Of course everybody was required to wear masks whenever out of your car.
At the time, I tried entering on CT this pop up drive-in theater that was in Bridgeview. Had photos and all the info. Even advertisement info in the photo section. But for some strange reason it was all removed from CT.
I hope you have better luck than what I had. These kind of shows should be documented.
Newspapers around the time of the theatre’s opening, and for several more years after, printed the theatre name as “Century Deer Park 16”. See sample of Ad (from 2007) in the “Photo section”. Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.
On a recent episode of American pickers the Princess theater is the subject of interest. Mike Wolfe and his brother Rob find some theater lobby card frames. Some good history about the Princess Theater and nearby Mt. Hope Theater is mentioned in this episode. Relatives of the original owners tell some interesting stories about both theaters. (see Photo section for related scenes)
On a recent new episode of the American Pickers television show, Mike Wolf and his brother Rob, talked to relatives of the Mt. Hope Theater and near by Princess Theater. Mike found items from the Princess Theater and purchased them. Some good history about the theaters is talked about n this episode. (See Photo section for related scenes)
From the newspaper ad (photo above), I believe the line “This is your last chance to see “Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment
From the newspaper ads (in the PHOTOS section), I believe the line “last chance to see Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment.
The Earl Smith Strand Theatre can be seen in the Christmas Hallmark movie “Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” (2019) starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis. Also some of the Marietta Square and shops can be seen in the movie.
1959 the Majestic had the “world premier” of “The Killer Shrews” and “The Giant Gila Monster” twin bill. Newspaper article added to the “Photo” section.
Its posible that the building at 2897 – 2899 S. Archer is by the same designer. Both buildings look similar. See the photo I added to the “Photo” section. Maybe it’s the same building?
Newspapers are known to make mistakes. The marquee never was changed, always showing it as Twi-Light". Cinema Treasures could add both versions of the drive-in name since papers usually had it in print as “Twilight”. CT’s call.
Newspaper ads from 1980’s have the address as 835 N. Michigan. But newspapers have been known to make mistakes. See newspaper ad in the “Photo” section that I posted.
Newspapers from the mid 80’s have the address as 418 S. Michigan Avenue. Phone number at the time as 939-3700. (see ad in “Photo section”) Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.
The correct address is 7801 S. Harlem Ave.
The Sheridan would have their exact address printed on car passes in the early days of operation. But the entrance to the Drive-in was closer to 77th.
I should have also noted. About the show name being different in newspaper Ads, it may be the papers just wanted to save space by printing a shorter title. Whenever I find a theater name discrepancy I like to post about it. Sometimes CT makes a correction or adds to the “additional names” section of a theater. Just trying to help out.
There was one of these type of popup drive-ins in Bridgeview, Illinois. Run by a different business. I’m sure there were others throughout the country that popped up during the Covid pandemic. The one in Bridgeview was a bit bigger scale. They had empty trailers stacked up and a huge screen mounted on the side. This was set up in the Parking lot of the Geek Stadium. The cars there for the show, listened to the latest movies and even live concerts through the car radio. Food trucks lined one side of the parking lot. Of course everybody was required to wear masks whenever out of your car.
At the time, I tried entering on CT this pop up drive-in theater that was in Bridgeview. Had photos and all the info. Even advertisement info in the photo section. But for some strange reason it was all removed from CT. I hope you have better luck than what I had. These kind of shows should be documented.
Newspapers around the time of the theatre’s opening, and for several more years after, printed the theatre name as “Century Deer Park 16”. See sample of Ad (from 2007) in the “Photo section”. Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.
This was the original Ford City Theatre entrance when it was near Wiebolts.
On a recent episode of American pickers the Princess theater is the subject of interest. Mike Wolfe and his brother Rob find some theater lobby card frames. Some good history about the Princess Theater and nearby Mt. Hope Theater is mentioned in this episode. Relatives of the original owners tell some interesting stories about both theaters. (see Photo section for related scenes)
On a recent new episode of the American Pickers television show, Mike Wolf and his brother Rob, talked to relatives of the Mt. Hope Theater and near by Princess Theater. Mike found items from the Princess Theater and purchased them. Some good history about the theaters is talked about n this episode. (See Photo section for related scenes)
From the newspaper ad (photo above), I believe the line “This is your last chance to see “Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment
From the newspaper ads (in the PHOTOS section), I believe the line “last chance to see Fritz”, refers to Fritz the Night-Owl, a TV Horror Show Host. He must have been doing live appearances at this Drive-In. If anyone knows, please comment.
The street, “McVicker Ave.” in Chicago, is named for the original owner of this theatre.
My favorites too!
I’m always on the lookout for these type of photos of old movies and theaters. Thank you!
The Earl Smith Strand Theatre can be seen in the Christmas Hallmark movie “Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” (2019) starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis. Also some of the Marietta Square and shops can be seen in the movie.
Groucho Marx was in the audience for the showing of “Animal Crackers” when the movie was re-released in the 70’s. (see Photos section)
Just added the 1929 newspaper ad to the “Photo” section. Thanks for the info.
1959 the Majestic had the “world premier” of “The Killer Shrews” and “The Giant Gila Monster” twin bill. Newspaper article added to the “Photo” section.
Added in the “Photo” section… Article that may or may not explain the 400 theater name. Thank you Broan for finding this article.
https://thepoloinn.com
The web site for Polo Nut Company as of 2019.
Its posible that the building at 2897 – 2899 S. Archer is by the same designer. Both buildings look similar. See the photo I added to the “Photo” section. Maybe it’s the same building?
Also shown in newspapers as “Twilight Gardens Auto Theater”. Makes me wonder just who was responsible for what was put in the ads?
As for the Crawling Thing… there were many casualties!
Newspapers are known to make mistakes. The marquee never was changed, always showing it as Twi-Light". Cinema Treasures could add both versions of the drive-in name since papers usually had it in print as “Twilight”. CT’s call.
Newspaper ads from 1980’s have the address as 835 N. Michigan. But newspapers have been known to make mistakes. See newspaper ad in the “Photo” section that I posted.
Newspaper ads for this theater list the address as 2004 N. Western, but papers have been known to make mistakes. See posted ad in the “Photo” section.
Thanks DavidZornig! Just added it to the “Photo” section for you.
The Biograph Cinemas phone number during the 80’s (and probably earlier) was 348-4123. See posted ad in “Photo” section.
Newspapers from the mid 80’s have the address as 418 S. Michigan Avenue. Phone number at the time as 939-3700. (see ad in “Photo section”) Newspapers have been known to make mistakes.