Chief Drive-In
1029 19th Avenue SW,
Willmar,
MN
56201
1029 19th Avenue SW,
Willmar,
MN
56201
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The Chief Drive-In was opened on July 23, 1954 with Rock Hudson in “Son of Cochise” when it was operated by Willmar Amusement Co. Inc. Later operated by Midco Theatres, it was closed on August 3, 1986 with Rodney Dangerfield in “"Back to School” & Rodney Dangerfield in “Easy Money”. It was demolished on July 14, 1989. Now several businesses and a residential area.
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Opened on Friday, July 23, 1954 with “Taza, Son of Cochise”, a 3D Western directed by Douglas Sirk starring Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush. After declining attendance and revenue, compounded by the seasonal weather, the drive-in finally closed by Minneapolis-based Midco Theatres on Sunday, August 3, 1986, appropriately showing a Rodney Dangerfield double-feature (“I get no respect”) of “Back to School” (1986) and “Easy Money (1983). The iconic sign deteriorated from lack of upkeep, and was finally torn down by property owner Ivan Brouwer (not preserved?) on Friday, July 14, 1989.