Sumter Drive-In
7368 FL-471,
Bushnell,
FL
33513
7368 FL-471,
Bushnell,
FL
33513
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The Sumter Drive-In was opened on April 5, 1953 with Bob Hope in “Son of Paleface”. It was operated by Charles T. Rook. It was closed on January 26, 1986 with Jeff Bridges in “Jagged Edge” & Ralph Macchio in “The Karate Kid”. Now Bevilles Corner Market.
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The snackbar and poles still remain, but the screen is long gone.
Was there someone called Beville?
I’m not sure as I didn’t see anyone there. I wish there would have been someone there as I’d love to know the history of the place. It was seeing this place abandoned back in the early ‘80s that sparked my obsession/passion for drive-ins. I was quite young at the time and could not understand how something that had once been so much fun was just left to rot.
Opened On April 5, 1953 With “Son Of Paleface”, And Was Closed On January 26, 1986 With “Jagged Edge” And “The Karate Kid” As Its Last Films (Although Advertisements Appear Until February 2, 1986 But Says It Was Not Available). According To The Tampa Tribute, They Closed It For A Reason. They Said That They Cannot Compete With The Growth Of Media And The Decreasing Population Of Moviegoers, Especially At The Sumter. An Another Possible Reason Why It Closed Is Because On Ticket Pricing Concerns. However, The Traces And The Pathway Still Remains In The Theater’s Site.
Looks like the foundation of the screen is still present. The concession stand/projector booth which is still present as of August 2021 is two stories tall.