In 1963, Anderson Theatres operated the Anderson in Mullins as mentioned above, as well as the Anderson in Hemingway and the Ocean Drive and Colonial in Ocean Drive Beach. Presumably they picked up more theaters later.
In 1963, the Vern was operated by Aladdin Theaters, formerly Eastland Theaters. At that time, Aladdin also operated the Belmont, Brooklyn, Jewel, Largo, Meralta and Terrace in Los Angeles as well as the Linda in San Diego.
In 1963, the Ritz was operated by Allied Theatres of California. Other Allied theaters at the time were the Nubel in Bellflower, the Compton, the Vogue in South Gate, the Boulevard in Los Angeles, the Arden in Lynwood and the Ritz in Ontario.
The 1963 motion picture almanac lists A.R. Boyd Theaters, 1530 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, as operators of the Boyd in Chester. A.R. Boyd, president, also operated the Boyd in Allentown, the Boyd and College in Bethlehem, the Boyd in Easton and the Boyd in Lancaster. His apparent megalomania brings to mind the words of Ozymandias, “Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair”.
The 1963 motion picture almanac lists Barton Theaters of Oklahoma City as the operators of the Redskin. Barton must have had quite a presence in OKC, as the list of theaters they ran were as follows:
Del City
Skytrain
Bomber Drive-In
Tinker Drive-In
Twin Drive-In
77 Drive-In
Airline Drive-In
Knob Hill
Capitol
Redskin
Chieftain
Circle Drive-In
Lake Air Drive-In
Barton’s Coronado
N.W. HiWay Drive-In
In the 1963 motion picture almanac, the operator of the Wood was Atlantic Theaters, Inc, based in Philadelphia. This company also owned the Laurel in Bridgeton and the Broad and Grove theaters in Penns Grove.
Capacity in 1963 was 1100 cars, according to the 1963 motion picture almanac. However, these numbers seem suspiciously rounded off in most cases, so I wouldn’t bet the ranch on it. Operator in 1963 was Syufy.
In 1963, Anderson Theatres operated the Anderson in Mullins as mentioned above, as well as the Anderson in Hemingway and the Ocean Drive and Colonial in Ocean Drive Beach. Presumably they picked up more theaters later.
In 1963, the Vern was operated by Aladdin Theaters, formerly Eastland Theaters. At that time, Aladdin also operated the Belmont, Brooklyn, Jewel, Largo, Meralta and Terrace in Los Angeles as well as the Linda in San Diego.
In 1963, the Hi-Way was operated by Al-Dun Amusement Company, which also operated the Valley Drive-In and Lanett, both in Lanett, Alabama.
In 1963, the Ritz was operated by Allied Theatres of California. Other Allied theaters at the time were the Nubel in Bellflower, the Compton, the Vogue in South Gate, the Boulevard in Los Angeles, the Arden in Lynwood and the Ritz in Ontario.
In 1963, Allen Theatres also operated the Apache Twin Drive-In, the Valley Drive-In and the Totah, all in Farmington.
I had the same feeling in Westwood once. I was watching a movie and one of the scenes was filmed outside the theater and across the street.
Here is a photo when it was the Fox Cinema II:
http://tinyurl.com/2c8vo9
OK, thanks.
I already drove down Pico last month. Do I have to go back for this one?
Scott, see the Aztec ad I posted on 8/23/07.
The 1963 motion picture almanac lists A.R. Boyd Theaters, 1530 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, as operators of the Boyd in Chester. A.R. Boyd, president, also operated the Boyd in Allentown, the Boyd and College in Bethlehem, the Boyd in Easton and the Boyd in Lancaster. His apparent megalomania brings to mind the words of Ozymandias, “Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair”.
The operator of the Village in 1963 was Affiliated Theaters.
Also known as Barton’s Coronado circa 1963.
The 1963 motion picture almanac lists Barton Theaters of Oklahoma City as the operators of the Redskin. Barton must have had quite a presence in OKC, as the list of theaters they ran were as follows:
Del City
Skytrain
Bomber Drive-In
Tinker Drive-In
Twin Drive-In
77 Drive-In
Airline Drive-In
Knob Hill
Capitol
Redskin
Chieftain
Circle Drive-In
Lake Air Drive-In
Barton’s Coronado
N.W. HiWay Drive-In
In the 1963 motion picture almanac, the operator of the Wood was Atlantic Theaters, Inc, based in Philadelphia. This company also owned the Laurel in Bridgeton and the Broad and Grove theaters in Penns Grove.
The caption of this 1951 LAPL photograph is “Main Street Gym after fire”:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics17/00028200.jpg
I doubt if Cary Grant would appreciate the co-billing with Marilyn in Monkey Business. Marilyn was in one scene, if I recall correctly.
Then I would have to call Willie Nelson.
Capacity in 1963 was 1100 cars, according to the 1963 motion picture almanac. However, these numbers seem suspiciously rounded off in most cases, so I wouldn’t bet the ranch on it. Operator in 1963 was Syufy.
Capacity in 1963 was 800 cars. Operator at that time was the Unicorn Theatre Co. I guess your car had to have a horn or you probably wouldn’t get in.
The Moonlite Drive-In was open in Hollister in 1963. Capacity was 460 cars. Operator was Hans Serenson.
Capacity in 1963 was 1900 cars. Pacific Theaters was the operator at that time.
Capacity in 1963 was 480 cars. Operator at that time was Pioneer Theatres, Inc, by Jim Finkler.
Capacity in 1963 was 769 cars. Operator was Pacific Drive-In Theaters Corp.
There was also a drive-in in Dos Palos in 1963, named (not too surprisingly) the Dos Palos Drive-In. Capacity was 350 cars.