Cinderella Twin Drive-In
3400 S. Platte River Drive,
Sheridan,
CO
80110
3400 S. Platte River Drive,
Sheridan,
CO
80110
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Grand opening ad posted from the 13th. They lied.
I’ve put together a booking history for the Cinderella Twin drive-in, from 1973 up to 1978 so far, along with ads, photos and other information – in case anyone would like to know when a particular movie played there. I’m always happy to share my research with interested people. Take care – Ken Mitchell ()
When the Cinderella Twin quietly opened on Wed., July 18, 1973, its opening programs were “Pete and Tillie” with Carol Burnett and “Joe Kidd” with Clint Eastwood on Screen One, and “Showdown” with Rock Hudson and “Winning” with Paul Newman on Screen Two.
update to my 2/10/19 post —– after the cinderella drive-in announced its opening on 7/13/73, an ad was run 7/15 stating that the drive-in was “not completed yet” ! on 7/18/73, the cinderella was officially open for business. kenneth mitchell
FYI The Avana Apartments are now at 3400 S Platte River Dr, Denver, CO 80110. No longer in Englewood per Google Maps.
the cinderella twin opened on 7/13/73. i am currently putting together a series of books on the history of the denver area drive-ins and indoor theatres. if anyone has questions on the subject, please feel free to contact me at . i’ll be happy to share my research with you. i am also doing booking histories on the denver area’s 17 drive-ins and selected indoor theatres. see you at the movies ! sincerely – kenneth mitchell
The condos are called Avana on the Platte townhouses.
I found a nice video from 2009:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkDXB_P4vdg
The marquee was very tall, but just right for US 285, where it was pointed. The developers wisely kept the signage, but replaced it with an ad for the condos that replaced the Cinderella, as you can see in this Google Street View.
They used to have an area with kiddie rides next to the concession stand. It was there when I first started going, probably around 1998, but soon stopped, citing insurance. I always had a good time at the Cinderella. RIP indeed.
How did they get the letters on and off that tall marquee?
Did it ever show any film version of Cinderella?
That looks like one high Marquee!
As of today the marquee is still there, along with “Closed for the season” posted on it. A bit of graffiti also welcomes viewers of the sign. The buildings are getting awfully close to it but yet it still stands. Interesting.
I’m sorry to report that as of February 24th, 2007 the Cinderella Twin Drive-In has been completely demolished with the sole exception of the marquee. This may be gone by now too as it looked as though that was next on the developer’s hit list due to the positioning of the construction equipment. A source that I do not know very well stated that as of February 16th, 2007 the two screens were still standing although the concession/projection building and ticket booth were gone so I am assuming the demolition occurred between these dates. And the projection/concession building were still standing but half demolished in early February…I saw them myself.
I cannot believe that in a neighborhood full of blighted sites and buildings that would actually be benefited by redevelopment that they decided to go after a classic drive-in that made good money for its owners, was well kept and was enjoyed by many Coloradoans.
Will keep you posed when the marquee finally comes down.
Here is another photo. The drive-in is closed.
http://tinyurl.com/2fb9g4
This drive in will close permanently on Saturday September 29, 2007 It will be demolished to make way for apartments. R.I.P. Cinderella Twin. You will be missed.