America's Drive-in Theatres ~ A Tribute Pt. 1

[VINOD1619]

why such a screen are close fully ??

[photogodz]

Cool images of the 45 Outdoor in New London WI. I took a bunch there as well before th screen was removed. I remember when it was actually open, we would drive by it on our way to Eagle River.

[farizfamily]

still popular in indonesia, specially in remote area or small city where there's no cineplex, but they dont use car to watch the movie

theyjust gather in a wide area and put the big screen

they called "layar tancep"

[gutjoe]

I enjoy seeing my favorite drive in, The Studio in Culver City, in "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". Thank God they filmed the last scenes there.

[RQVOutdoorMoovies]

Beautiful posting, as always and excelent music choice. I think the MONTICELLO is an early shot of the LAKE SHORE, which me and Phil visited. Great variety of drive in marquees in this video, especially abandoned and new use marquees. The NORWAK, SUNRISE, and many other marques are perhaps simple, but so unique...as far as drive in theater architecure appreciation goes, the marquee must rank quite high. It's nice to see some marquees being re used.

[TakeDetour]

Anybody else feel like America is dying? I'm so glad I was able to take my kids the the last drive-in in my area. Snack bar had it all.

[KellyGreen5555]

Beautiful job.

[alienhddna]

show all this old stuff that has it ben used remind me of the show life after people

[jeepers2655]

Man what pix,at least a few out there yet that haven`t been torn down for a store ,or Wal-Mart!!!!!!all ours are gone close to me.

[sldl04]

We still have a few here in upstate new york. One has been in operation since the 50's...it's pretty cool.

[mkl62]

There is one drive-in theater still in operation in my area. It is called The Big Mo, located in Monetta, South Carolina.

[jadedheart30]

wow this is very creepy

[mizzpink98z24cavi]

When your watching this, you can't help but wonder, "Where did everybody go?"

I wish we didn't have to "move on" to new things. Some things were perfect the way they were...

[monster4josh]

I saw this tricked out '57 Chevy on the way home and thought, I would love to have had one of these to park at a drive-in--if I'd only been born 20 years earlier.

Then turned the computer on and read your message! Thanks for your thoughts.

[ROROSMACHINE]

If anyone was has photos of the Providence Pawtucket drive in theater originally located behind the old Sears building please contact me.........Thanks

[4manzy]

I've been looking foir this music - please help me out here. Where can find it? Thanks. Great video. Kind of haunting...

[monster4josh]

Its by calexico, but I don't recall the album title.

[dunbarGirl007]

Yes. Very nice trip down drive in memory lane.

[driveinnut61]

CONGRATULATIONS, monster 4 josh, for a superb tribute. I especially enjoyed seeing the abandoned drive ins. That must have taken a long time to produce and I thank you. I'm only on the web every few weeks, so, I'm glad i caught your video. I'm always amazed at all the different styles of marques, ticket booths, and snack bars. You have created a nice lasting tribute and I admire you for completing this great project. And, you have comments already! GOOD JOB!

[wordgeezer]

The Motorview Drive here In Dallas Oregon is still in operation. In the 1970's when things were free and easy, we usually smoked one with the projection operator before the movie. There was also a hip dude that cleaned your windshield and enhanced your perception, by handing you a joint if you looked like you didn't have one. Needless to mention it was a social event that doesn't happen anymore in our NWO state of mind..G:

[wordgeezer]

Great stuff, a piece of Americana that has been a part of my life since I got my first set of wheels in 1954. The Skyview, in Santa Cruz CA, is still there today, but is used only for the flea market on weekends. The flea started up in the mid 1960,s and it too was recently closed down, but reopened again by popular demand.

[Methadone4Life]

Sad to see these once thriving icons decaying and in ruin.

[Methadone4Life]

Good stuff....wish these relics would stage a comeback.

[IFGProductions]

That was a awesome part one can't

Wait to see part two.

[monster4josh]

Thanks. I love ghost towns, and these old theatres offer that kind of vibe...speaking of vibes, they do sound spooky, huh? That's a track from Calexico's "Black Light" album.

[solarisqs]

Nice homage. I love cinemas - spooky music too

[zourtman]

Great footage - I have a few good shots of the Deer Lake Drive Inn you showed in Central PA from about 10 years ago.

[monster4josh]

The Deer Lake pic is one of my favorites. Simply gorgeous, very photogenic.

[harporocks]

sadly the Deer Lake theater marquee and screen are now gone and a memory