B & B Twin Drive-In
291 E. Kentucky Road,
Independence,
MO
64050
291 E. Kentucky Road,
Independence,
MO
64050
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Previously operated by: B & B Theatres, Globe Cinemas, Mid-America Cinema Corp.
Previous Names: Twin Drive-In
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Built and operated by the Mid-America Cinema Corp. The Twin Drive-In was opened on November 24, 1965 with Elvis Presley in “Harum Scarum”, Jay North in “Zebra in the Kitchen” & Gregory Peck in “Mirage” on Screen 1 and James Caan in “Red Line 7000”, Tony Randall in “Fluffy” & Marlon Brando in “One Eyed Jacks” on Screen 2. It later screened a double bill on each of its two screens. The two screens had a total capacity of 1,400 cars. There were late shows on Friday and Saturday with a repeat screening of the first feature. Audio was provided through FM radio.
The Twin Drive-In was operated by the independent Globe Cinemas company and operated during summer months. It was taken over by B & B Theatres in 2015 and was closed on November 17, 2024.
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Neat looking marquee.
Above address does not map properly. Use Missouri 291 & E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO 64058.
Grand opening ad in photo section.
My 1969 IMPA erroneously lists the “Twin I & II” under Kansas City MO, capacity 1700. That error persisted through at least the 1976 edition. The 1982 edition was more accurate, listing it in Independence with 2 x 850 capacity.
Opened on 24/11/1965 with on screen 1 with “Harum scarum” and “Zebra in the kitchen” and “Mirage” and on screen 2 with “Red line 7000”, and “Fluffy” and “One-Eyed Jacks”. 1600 cars. Playground removed in 2002. Digital projectors opened on both screens in 2014.
Whats does B & B( in B & B Theatres) stand for?
The marquee is seen at the begining of an episode of the tv series “American Pickers”( Cowzilla in Colorado).
https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-independence-twin-drive-in-movie-theater-permanently-closing/62804097 Popular Independence drive-in theater permanently closing this month. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A drive-in movie theater that has brought family fun to the Kansas City community for decades is turning off its screens for good. B&B Theatres Twin Drive-In, located at 291 E. Kentucky Road, announced Monday that it is closing permanently on Nov. 17.
Closing November 17, 2024:
Independence, MO: B & B Twin Drive-In Closing [Nov 8, 2024]
This theater was originally built and operated by Mid America Cinema.