Mansfield Twin Drive-In
2935 E. Seminary Drive,
Fort Worth,
TX
76119
2935 E. Seminary Drive,
Fort Worth,
TX
76119
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Interstate Theatres Inc. & Texas Consolidated Theaters Inc.
Architects: Harvey A. Jordan
Previous Names: Mansfield Road Drive-In, Mansfield Drive-In
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The Mansfield Road Drive-In opened June 30, 1950 with Fred MacMurray in “Borderline”. It was operated by R.J. O'Donnell and Interstate Theatres Inc. and had a capacity for 780 cars. It burned down on September 13, 1969. It was replaced by a twin screen drive-in which opened December 23, 1970 with a 1,254 car capacity. The re-opening program was George C. Scott in “Patton” & Joe Namath in “C.C. & Company”. It was closed in 1992.
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I need to ask my mom what the painting was, for it was one of my uncles who painted the first screen tower. I was pretty young when we used to go there, i want to say it was a bull fighter..i need to confirm it to make sure.
Thank you for your response, Beth36! In my extensive research and cross-referencing I believe I have a hunch as to what the artwork was on the Mansfield’s first screen tower. It may have been a scene depicting male and female flamenco dancers with a guitarist sitting in the background. My hunch is based on two items: first, the opening night ad in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, of which I have a copy of now. Second, it appears that Spanish-themed scenes adorned the front of similarly-designed screen towers designed by the original architect of the theatres, one Harvey A. Jordan. Your mentioning of a bull fighter is fascinating, and seems to confirm my hunch. Still, if you wouldn’t mind, please do ask your Mother about the mural, and also, please tell us about your uncle and his association with drive-in theatres. Thank you, again!
Your very welcome! You sure have done extensive research, Great job! The you for sharing. I came across your post while looking for some of my Uncles Murals. Your hunch is correct, i spoke with mom she remember the female dancer and guitarist in the back ground, but did recall a male dancer. Her memory was pretty cloudy today. Mom remembered a drive-in off Lancaster having a cook squatted down cooking beans in a long handled iron skillet. The bull i recalled wasn’t one of his mom couldnt recall witch drive-in that was on. Uncle Arvall Dean worked at a Ft Worh Co. That painted murals and blow neon glass for business. Hope you can find all your looking for.
Oops. 😳 I meant to say she didn’t recall a male dancer.
Beth36, the other drive-in theatre your Mom remembers was the Pike. Here’s a link to its page:
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24729
If you wouldn’t mind, I’d like to carry this conversation with you offline because I have a few other questions I’d like to ask about your uncle. Where could I reach you at, please? Thank you again, Beth36!
This opened on June 30th, 1950. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
1254 cars.
Reopened on 23/12/1970 on the east screen with “Patton” and on the west screen with “C.C. and company”.
A new school has been built on the old drive in property as of 2021.
Closed in 1992.