Glen Dale Drive-In

Opened on July 1, 1949 with Anthony Quinn in “Black Gold” (unclear if any short subjects were added) with an original installation of a mammoth screen.

Is the flea market still running?

Thanks reelman.

I have been operating the 35mm movie projector at the Glendale Drive In for 25 years. I was trained by John Ramser, the late owner. He loved running the movies and always kept the equipment operating because he liked seeing young children and their parents come to the outdoor movies and enjoy themselves. John’s passing was a blow to those of us who have tried to keep the theater going, but we have persevered. It’s a lot of work for very little money, but there is great satisfaction in doing something that very few others can do. I especially like seeing the expressions on kids faces when I give them a tour of the projection room and tell how the magic works. Young and old alike always marvel at the process of running movie film from the platters to the projector. We at the Glendale Drive In are now facing the real possibility that our lease will not be renewed. The gas and oil people want our field for their pipes and machinery. The future is uncertain for our outdoor movies, but I will always recall the past 25 summers with warm satisfaction.