The only part of the drive-in remaining now, is a single poplar tree to the south of the Baton Rouge Motel, that was once a line of poplar trees behind the drive-in’s screen.
Built and operated by former Melbourne Lord Mayor Sir Frank Selleck. Managed by Lloyd Worland. After the 2nd screen was added in 1982, the name was changed to Village Twin Drive-in.
The shot of Marilyn Monroe been filmed outside this theater, for the movie, “The seven year itch,, was the first take of the scene(the second take was filmed at the movie studio). Both takes are in the movie.
Opened as the Palmetto Drive-in on 15/12/1962 with a colour cartoon(not named), “The barefoot mailman” and “A day with the FBI”. Opened as Skyway Drive-in on 25/3/1970 with “Rosemary’s baby”, “Romeo & Juliet” and “Riot”
The Lumina Pavilion opened in june 1940(hear the last stop on the local tram line(closed in 1940?)). The Lumina Pavilion was damaged in 1954 by huricane Hazel(may have closed before then in the early 1950’s?. Demolished in may 1973(along with the screen?). The site is now condominiums. Smallest movie screen in the World?
Now renamed Prison Cinema, opening on 12/1/2021 with “The Shawshank redemption” Only screens prison movies, like “The Great escape”, “The Rock”, and “Escape from Alcatrez”. Website is https://prisoncinema.com.au
The only part of the drive-in remaining now, is a single poplar tree to the south of the Baton Rouge Motel, that was once a line of poplar trees behind the drive-in’s screen.
Built and operated by former Melbourne Lord Mayor Sir Frank Selleck. Managed by Lloyd Worland. After the 2nd screen was added in 1982, the name was changed to Village Twin Drive-in.
This drive-in was used in a car chase scene in the movie “Alvin rides again”.
Closed on 22/10/1988. Reopened on 9/12/1988.
This might be the drive-in theatre in seen during a car chase in the movie “Alvin rides again”.
The word auto(on the left) has been missplelled.
Is that subway grate still there?
The shot of Marilyn Monroe been filmed outside this theater, for the movie, “The seven year itch,, was the first take of the scene(the second take was filmed at the movie studio). Both takes are in the movie.
Increased to 758 cars in 1981.
The site is now a hardware store(Bunnings).
Closed on 22/6/1983.
There was a preview screening on 17/2/1954 for an invited audience, screening “The Conquest of Everest”, before the offical opening on 18/2/1954.
Located on the ground floor of the Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre. Opened on 6/12/2019.
Also opened with “Shark hunt”.
Unique type of movie screening i think?
Opened as the Palmetto Drive-in on 15/12/1962 with a colour cartoon(not named), “The barefoot mailman” and “A day with the FBI”. Opened as Skyway Drive-in on 25/3/1970 with “Rosemary’s baby”, “Romeo & Juliet” and “Riot”
You can bring your own boats too.
Full name is Mov'in Boat Floating Outdor Cinema. Address is 2-10 Darling Drive. Website is https://movinboat.com
Corection, the Lumina Pavilion opened in june 1904, not 1940.
The Lumina Pavilion opened in june 1940(hear the last stop on the local tram line(closed in 1940?)). The Lumina Pavilion was damaged in 1954 by huricane Hazel(may have closed before then in the early 1950’s?. Demolished in may 1973(along with the screen?). The site is now condominiums. Smallest movie screen in the World?
The screen was 50 feet from the beach.
Exmouth is in the wrong place on this map, it is placed where the town of Broome is(Exmouth is south west of Broome on the North West Cape.
Now renamed Prison Cinema, opening on 12/1/2021 with “The Shawshank redemption” Only screens prison movies, like “The Great escape”, “The Rock”, and “Escape from Alcatrez”. Website is https://prisoncinema.com.au
Opened with “The wild blue yonder”.
Odd name for the theatre and town!!