Biggers Drive-In
1901 E. Overland Drive,
Scottsbluff,
NE
69361
1901 E. Overland Drive,
Scottsbluff,
NE
69361
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Previously operated by: Commonwealth Theaters Corp.
Previous Names: Biggers Twin Acres Drive-In
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The Biggers Twin Acres Drive-In was opened on October 17 1948 with Danny Kaye in “The Kid from Brooklyn”. It was operated by Floyd Biggers. The screen blew down in 1961 forcing it to close. It was taken over by Commonwealth Theatres in 1962 but never reopened. Now Reganis Auto Center.
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Same place? Size is about right. Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 21, 1948: “C. E. Johnson is opening a 600-car drive-in theatre at Scottsbluff, Neb.”
Boxoffice, Dec. 5, 1960: “The Biggers Drive-In, Scottsbluff, Neb., had a fire in the concession stand with damages estimated at $4,000.”
Boxoffice, March 6, 1961: “When it rains, it pours for Floyd Bigger, Bigger Drive-In, Scottsbluff, Neb. Last fall, after their seasonal closing, the concession stand was completely gutted by fire and is now being completely rebuilt. More recently a 75-mile-an-hour wind blew over and destroyed a major portion of the screen tower”
Boxoffice, May 15, 1961: “Floyd Bigger is repairing the screen tower in the Biggers Drive-In, Scottsbluff, Neb. This is the second time this season that the screen has been destroyed by wind”
Boxoffice, Jan. 1, 1962: “Commonwealth Theatres, with headquarters in Kansas City, has taken over the operation of the Midwest, Bluffs and Oto theatres in Scottsbluff, Neb., as well as Biggers Drive-In and Terry’s Drive-In theatres.”
Bigger’s Twin Acres Drive-In Theatre launched October 17, 1948 with Danny Kaye in “The Kid From Brooklyn” (ad in photos). “Twin Acres” was dropped after the first season.
Closed in 1961 after its screen blew down and never reopen.