Salisbury Drive-In

36 Beach Road,
Salisbury, MA 01952

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Previously operated by: Ralph E. Snider Theatrical Enterprises

Previous Names: Auto Drive-In

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Salisbury Drive-In

The Auto Drive-In was opened in 1939 with a car capacity for 500. The drive-in theater is on the way to Salisbury Beach. It was operated by Ralph E. Snider Theatrical Enterprises chain in the 1940’s.

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Recent comments (view all 10 comments)

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 15, 2010 at 5:12 pm

This Drive-in was called the OPEN AIR drive-in in 1956. It parked 375 cars and was owned by A.Rubinstein.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 15, 2010 at 6:25 pm

The way my luck as been running on getting facts straight I wouldn’t be surprized if someone comes on and corrects what ihave. there could be a SALISBURY DRIVE-in and a OPEN AIR DRIVE-In.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on March 15, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Nobodys perfect.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 15, 2010 at 7:06 pm

I goofed it up on CINCINNATI 10 Cinemas.i even had a guy call me a name.So it goes,At least I try.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on March 15, 2010 at 7:36 pm

That must be the MONSTER in you.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 16, 2010 at 4:44 pm

thank you Chuck 1231.I have learned one thing on CT.Have your facts right. which i try.

NYozoner
NYozoner on February 15, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Beach Rd & Gravel Way, Salisbury, MA 01952

The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.

Here is a 1962 aerial photo of the drive-in, courtesy of HistoricAerials.com.

jwmovies
jwmovies on November 14, 2016 at 1:03 am

The address for this Drive-in is 36 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952. Gravel Way is where the entrance road was located.

Please update.

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on March 21, 2019 at 1:30 pm

The July 17, 1940 issue of The Exhibitor reported, “Salisbury Drive-in opened second season, under new owner-managership. Ralph E. Snider is the owner and Morris Stein, Boston, is managing.”

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