DRIVE IN'S

WHAT?

• A outside movie theater
• Used for cars convenience
• Had snack bars, lawn chairs, and most commonly
• People just sat inthere car

WHEN?

• First one in 1933
• Became popular in the 50's an 60's

WHO?

• Richard Hollingshead
• He tested it out in his own home
• Whiz Auto Products
• Teens

WHERE?

• Crescent Boulevard in Camden, New Jersey
• Dispersed throughout the country

HOW?

• Mounted a 1928 Kodak projector on the hood of his car
• He used it to project onto a screen he had nailed to trees in his backyard
• He placed a radio behind the screen for sound, then started his test of his idea
• Richard's concern was the cars behind the other cars wouldnt be able to see
• He lined up various cars at different angels and he used ramps

WHY?

• Date night
• Cheap family night
• A hangout during the summer and weekend

PRICE

• ¢69 per ticket
• Equivalent to $4.00 today
• Many people would sneak in by hiding in their cars

BIBOLGRAPHY

• www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-drive-in-movie-theater-opens
• www.retroland.com/drive-in-movies/
• www.the60sofficialsite.com

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