Village Twin Drive-In

Skye Road and Frankston Freeway,
Melbourne, VIC 3199

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Previously operated by: Hoyts Theatres, Village Theatres

Previous Names: Frankston Starlite Drive-In, Frankston Starlite Village Drive-In

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Frankston Starlite Village Drive-In Skye Road and Frankston Freeway, Melbourne, VIC – 1974

The Starlite Drive-in opened 5th December 1956 by Hoyts Theatres. Taken over by Village Theatres in 1971 and twined in 1982 using the old Reservoir Village Drive-In screen after that drive-in closed in 1982. it was renamed Village Twin Drive-In. It was closed on 29th July 1988. The site was cleared(1989?) and is now housing.

Contributed by David Coppock

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davidcoppock
davidcoppock on April 7, 2016 at 11:01 am

Correction – The Frankston Starlite Village Drive-in was at the northeastern corner of Skye Road and Frankston Freeway.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on June 8, 2018 at 6:53 pm

Opened on 5/12/1956 and closed on 29/7/1988. 700 cars. Orginally called Starlight Stan Drive-in for a short time.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 2, 2021 at 12:05 pm

This drive-in was used in a car chase scene in the movie “Alvin rides again”.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on May 2, 2021 at 12:17 pm

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.

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