This is a WAY later drive-in. It didn’t appear in any of the 1958, 1960, 1971 AND 1983 aerials views. It first appeared in the 1995 aerial view in operational shape. A 1990 topo shows that the drive-in hasn’t been built yet. So this may’ve opened during the early-1990s.
The Bayou Landing Cinemas 6 opened its doors on May 23, 1986 by Gulf States Theatres. The first four screens opened with “Short Circuit”, “Sweet Liberty”, “Top Gun” and “Cobra”, while the other two screens opened one week later with “The Money Pit” and “No Retreat No Surrender”. United Artists took it over in 1987, followed by Regal in its later years. It was closed in either late-July or early-August 2007. The theater reopened as the Grand 10 Theatre on February 18, 2009.
The Evangeline Theater opened its doors on April 10, 1930 with Charles Farrell in “Sunny Side Up” (unknown if extras added) featuring RCA Photophone sound.
The Echo Drive-In opened its gates on November 18, 1950 with Dan Dailey in “You Were Meant For Me” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the movie. It was closed on July 5, 1981 with “Kill And Kill Again” and “Kung Fu Of The 8th Drunkard”.
The Admiral Doyle Twin Theatre opened its doors by Ogden-Perry on June 16, 1978 with “The End” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “In Search Of the Castaways” in Screen 2. It was last operated independently and closed on September 20, 1992 with “Death Becomes Her” in Screen 1 and “The Unforgiven” in Screen 2.
The Essanee Theater opened its doors on November 23, 1937. What’s very unique is that MANY stars, including Eddie Cantor, Bing Crosby, Jeanette MacDonald, Shirley Temple, and the Ritz Brothers, sent special messages to operators Julis Scharff and Elias Elias on opening night.
Gulf State Theatres last operated the Essanee as a movie theater, before closing on November 28, 1985 with “City Limits”.
Found it! The second Cordele Drive-In opened its gates on October 15, 1965 with the double Elvis feature “Girls! Girls! Girls!” and “Roustabout”. Grand opening shot of the sign posted.
Opened on August 5, 1965 with Walt Disney’s “The Monkey’s Uncle”. It was closed on September 29, 1988 with “Phantasm II” in Screen 1 and “Caddyshack II” in Screen 2.
Listed in the 1951 edition of the Canadian Film Yearbook. At the time, it housed 330 cars and was originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
If the current location is at a different address, should we have a separate CT page on it?
The Strand is notable for being the only Manitoba theater operated by the Premiere Theatres Canada chain during the 1980s.
Opened on October 20, 1930.
This is a WAY later drive-in. It didn’t appear in any of the 1958, 1960, 1971 AND 1983 aerials views. It first appeared in the 1995 aerial view in operational shape. A 1990 topo shows that the drive-in hasn’t been built yet. So this may’ve opened during the early-1990s.
A 1983 aerial shows the drive-in appearing to be in operational condition, but the screen was already gone by the early-1990s.
This is also one of the very last Starplex theaters ever.
Taken over by AMC on December 16, 2015.
Taken over by AMC on December 16, 2015.
Yep, not a theater…
The Bayou Landing Cinemas 6 opened its doors on May 23, 1986 by Gulf States Theatres. The first four screens opened with “Short Circuit”, “Sweet Liberty”, “Top Gun” and “Cobra”, while the other two screens opened one week later with “The Money Pit” and “No Retreat No Surrender”. United Artists took it over in 1987, followed by Regal in its later years. It was closed in either late-July or early-August 2007. The theater reopened as the Grand 10 Theatre on February 18, 2009.
The Evangeline Theater opened its doors on April 10, 1930 with Charles Farrell in “Sunny Side Up” (unknown if extras added) featuring RCA Photophone sound.
The Echo Drive-In opened its gates on November 18, 1950 with Dan Dailey in “You Were Meant For Me” (unknown if extras added) plus a fireworks show after the movie. It was closed on July 5, 1981 with “Kill And Kill Again” and “Kung Fu Of The 8th Drunkard”.
The Admiral Doyle Twin Theatre opened its doors by Ogden-Perry on June 16, 1978 with “The End” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “In Search Of the Castaways” in Screen 2. It was last operated independently and closed on September 20, 1992 with “Death Becomes Her” in Screen 1 and “The Unforgiven” in Screen 2.
The Essanee Theater opened its doors on November 23, 1937. What’s very unique is that MANY stars, including Eddie Cantor, Bing Crosby, Jeanette MacDonald, Shirley Temple, and the Ritz Brothers, sent special messages to operators Julis Scharff and Elias Elias on opening night.
Gulf State Theatres last operated the Essanee as a movie theater, before closing on November 28, 1985 with “City Limits”.
First known as Martin Triple Theatre.
Opened in May 1918.
Closed in October 1965 when Martin Theatres opened their second Cordele Drive-In nearby, which opened that same month.
Found it! The second Cordele Drive-In opened its gates on October 15, 1965 with the double Elvis feature “Girls! Girls! Girls!” and “Roustabout”. Grand opening shot of the sign posted.
Opened on August 5, 1965 with Walt Disney’s “The Monkey’s Uncle”. It was closed on September 29, 1988 with “Phantasm II” in Screen 1 and “Caddyshack II” in Screen 2.
Immediately demolished after closure.
Opened on May 5, 1941 with Richard Arlen in “Power Dive” along with the comedy short “Chicken Feed”.
January 25, 1942
Originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
Listed in the 1951 edition of the Canadian Film Yearbook. At the time, it housed 330 cars and was originally operated by 20th Century Theatres (under the Twinex branding).
That’s very sweet!