Chief Drive-In
Highway 2 and BIA Route 75,
Poplar,
MT
59255
Highway 2 and BIA Route 75,
Poplar,
MT
59255
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Boxoffice, April 11, 1953: “Chris Gorder, owner and manager of the Fort Theatre in Poplar, will build a 200-car drive-in about a mile and a half east of Poplar on Highway 2. Construction will begin this month, depending upon weather conditions. A summer debut is planned. Equipment will be supplied by the National Theatre Supply of Denver.”
Boxoffice, Nov. 28, 1960: “Chris Gorder, Poplar, Mont., exhibitor who has a habit of successful promotions, leased his drive-in for one night to the local Chevrolet dealer, who then advertised free admission on that night to all Chevrolet owners, plus a chance to win a hunting car given by the dealer. Successful? Over 500 cars tried to get in the 185-car drive-in, and the Chevy dealer was obliged to lease the theatre for three additional nights.”