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Drive-In Theaters: A History from Their Inception in 1933 (Hardcover)
by Kerry Segrave (Author)
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Drive-in theaters, a uniquely American institution, prospered in the suburbs of the postwar 1950s, when the whole family could go to the movies in that newfound symbol of independence, the automobile. Subsequent decades saw the number of drive-ins decline, owing to the encroachment of home television and a number of other socioeconomic factors skillfully delineated in this well-researched study. The recollections of drive-in patrons as well as theater owners enrich the narrative, and there are valuable appendixes, including the text of the original patent for the drive-in theater, statistics covering the number of theaters (overall and by state) operating through the years, and revenues of indoor vs. outdoor theaters. Though this is an academic study, it is filled with the nostalgia of tinted windshields and free children's playgrounds. Highly recommended for serious film collections.
- Richard W. Grefrath, Univ. of Nevada Lib., Reno
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"a well-researched study...filled with nostalgia of tinted windshields. Highly recommended"

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 296 pages
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company (October 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0899507522
  • ISBN-13: 978-0899507521
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 customer review (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,996,760 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, in-depth look at the history of drive-ins., April 4, 2005
If you are looking for a book with basic info and lots of pictures then you are better off buying "The American Drive-In Movie Theater" or "Drive-in Movie Memories" by Don and Susan Sanders. If you are looking for a well-detailed research book, then this is really the only choice. The author discusses the inception of the drive-in concept, the growth years, the difficulties that drive-in owners faced, and the eventual decline, backing it up with good data along the way. There is much more to the story than people