June 6 is officially Drive-In Movie day. From a post I made early in the start of this blog:
The first drive-in theater appeared in New Jersey in 1933, the inspiration of a guy named Richard Hollingshead. He worked out the details in his front yard, then used the information to open the first one. More opened over the next few years, but it really didn't take off as a phenomenon, until after the development of car speakers in 1941. (Imagine the noise regulations broken by having to broadcast the sound from one central point before that!!!)
The drive-in movie theater was an experience that is sorely missed today. Although quite a few indoor theaters have added some bonuses that you previously couldn't get in multiplexes (such as selling beer and alcohol, for one, and real, fairly decent food, rather than just popcorn and candy), there are some things they just can't duplicate.
My favorite memories of my childhood were when Dad would take us to a movie at the drive-in. It was kind of like camping out. When I got old enough to drive myself, many is the time I would go to the drive-in with friends. The camaraderie aspect of it improved when you could carry on conversation during the movie. (Try that at your multiplex... You'll be lucky if all they do is tell you to pipe down...)
To celebrate the drive-in movie I created this tribute. For my part I am posting a movie a week that more or less exemplifies the kinds of movies you got at the drive-in, some of which were NOT the kind of films you would see at the local indoor theater. But also I am encouraging you to put a memory or a movie review on your own blog. Prizes are going to be awarded for those who choose to play along. See the original announcement post for details here: Celebrate the Drive-In Week.
Here is a list of people joining the fun. It will be updated as more people join.
Here's my post about my two drive-in experiences!
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