On August 21st, 1963, Kent Theatres proudly unveiled the Blanding Drive-In, a cinematic oasis that would forever change the landscape of entertainment. The inaugural film featured on this auspicious occasion was none other than MGM’s “Flipper”. The grand opening ad, immortalized in the photo section, captured the excitement and anticipation of moviegoers as they flocked to experience the magic of the silver screen under the open sky. The Blanding Drive-In became a cherished gathering place, where families, friends, and film enthusiasts created lasting memories. (Rewritten by AI).
William M. Rowe, the manager of the Follies theatre, faced legal trouble in May 1955. He was arrested for displaying indecent images in front of the theater. Additionally, the article mentioned that the theater’s lease expired on May 14th, 1955.
Opened on December 23rd, 1964, along with the Neptune Theatre on the beach. Grand opening ads posted.
Held a reopening on June 27th, 1963. Ad posted.
Opened on December 27th, 1963, with “Cleopatra”. Grand opening ad posted.
Correction: December 27th, 1963.
On August 21st, 1963, Kent Theatres proudly unveiled the Blanding Drive-In, a cinematic oasis that would forever change the landscape of entertainment. The inaugural film featured on this auspicious occasion was none other than MGM’s “Flipper”. The grand opening ad, immortalized in the photo section, captured the excitement and anticipation of moviegoers as they flocked to experience the magic of the silver screen under the open sky. The Blanding Drive-In became a cherished gathering place, where families, friends, and film enthusiasts created lasting memories. (Rewritten by AI).
Opened on June 7th, 1963 with one screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
Wrong Drive-In.
Reopened as the San Marco Art theatre on September 25th, 1962. Ad posted.
Opened by H. B. Meiselman on May 10th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.
Cinerama started on November 15th, 1961. Ad posted.
Reopened on August 10th, 1960 as the Center theatre with “Ben Hur”. Ad posted.
Listings for this drive-in ended in 1959.
Closed 1958.
Opened by H. B. Meiselman on March 21st, 1957 and taken over by Eastern Federal Theatres on January 1st, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed in 1954 and reopened on April 6th, 1956. Ad posted.
Listings for the Brentwood ended in 1956.
Miniature Railroad, donkey rides, new playground and a new snack bar was added on July 6th, 1955 as Loews takes over this drive-in. Ads posted.
Opened June 17th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.
William M. Rowe, the manager of the Follies theatre, faced legal trouble in May 1955. He was arrested for displaying indecent images in front of the theater. Additionally, the article mentioned that the theater’s lease expired on May 14th, 1955.
Reopened as Follies on May 3rd, 1953. Grand opening ads posted.
Closed in 1952.
This opened as the Pinecrest Drive-In on December 11th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on July 11th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on June 8th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on January 19th, 1951. tiny “coming soon” ad posted.