Remember the Drive-in Movie!

For many of years, drive in movies was very popular. Even 75 years after its creation, the first drive in movie still has potential. Many people went to drive in theaters to cuddle with that special someone.

Imagine turning the engine off and relaxing in the car with some hot butter popcorn. It's a beautiful night outside and you feel good because your girlfriend is next to you. At a drive in movie, you don't have to walk inside a theater. Drive your car to the big screen and take your shoes off. People enjoyed going to drive in theaters because they had a perfect view of and enormous screen.

The American Richard Hollingshead Jr. created a success on July 6, 1933. Mr. Hollingshead Jr. established the first drive in movie in the world. The first drive in movie had only 355 seats and it closed after three years. The year (2009) is the 76th anniversary of the drive in movie. In the sixties, drive in theaters was very large and had over 4,000 cars.

Drive in theaters was popular among teenagers because you could hug your girlfriend at the movie, without your parents finding out. Drive in movies appealed to everyone, working parents and kids who just wanted to hang out. The trend went to Europe in the sixties, but many movies were labeled adult video and became less popular.

The drive in movie was popular because it allowed people to have popcorn, a funk radio, and a good view of the screen. Some people packed a picnic basket, wool blanket and a potato to the drive-in. A potato was used to pre rub the glass to help keep the rain out of the window.

Drive in movie tickets was $.75 cent and very affordable. A lot of needy families were able to afford drive in movies because they were so cheap. A small tool was used for making the car a bit higher, so you got a perfect view of the screen. You could hear the sound of the movie very clear in your car and it felt like you was in the movie.

Many people don't know what made drive in movies exciting. It is hard to explain why drive in movies became nearly nonexistent. Some people say that technology became a big part of people life. You can watch a high definition movie in your home and it will give you the same experience as being in the movies. It is hard for people to justify paying for a drive in movie when they can watch the same thing at home.

Source:

Shireen Khan, "Drive-ins: An american classic reborn." Time.com