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Author Topic: DRIVE-IN THEATRES Matthew Bailey Master Film Handler Posts: 461 From: Port Arthur,TX Registered: Sep 2000 posted 09-29-2000 04:31 PM                     My brother wants to know about the following: Are there any drive-in movie theatres still operating in Texas? If anyone has any input on building a drive-in theatre. He wants to possibly build one because one no longer exists(Gone 20 years)in this area.  |  IP: Logged Dave Bird Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 777 From: Perth, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2000 posted 09-29-2000 05:13 PM                        www.drive-on-in.com www.driveinworkshop.com www.driveintheater.com www.driveinsdownunder.com ......GO!  |  IP: Logged Ken Layton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1452 From: Olympia, Wash. USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 09-29-2000 05:45 PM                     Texas driveins: http://members.aol.com/drivinmovi/index.html  |  IP: Logged John T. Mellor Film Handler Posts: 52 From: Htafield, Pennsylvania, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 09-29-2000 09:44 PM                     There are some drive ins in Texas that are still open I will get a list for you and post it as soon as I can . There are many more around and a few more have reopened this past year across the country . The United Drive in Theatre Owners association will hold thier anual meeting next Febuary in Orlando . I am currently the vp of the association. If anyone needs any info please don't hesitate to e - mail johnm816@juno.com Regards, John  |  IP: Logged David Kilderry Master Film Handler Posts: 355 From: Melbourne Australia Registered: Sep 1999 posted 09-29-2000 11:18 PM                        Thanks for the plug Dave, but the URL is www.drive-insdownunder.com (forgot the "-"!) Texas once had more drive-ins than anywhere but few remian open now. Like central Australia and parts of Africa one of the main reasons for closure was the temperature was too hot! Indoor theatres with air-con made for a happier moviegoing experience. David Kilderry Drive-ins Downunder  |  IP: Logged Dave Bird Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 777 From: Perth, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2000 posted 09-30-2000 07:20 AM                        It's a fabulous site David, you truly had (have) some lovely DI's down there. I guess OZ is one place where winter is the prime season! With luck, you guys will keep a few family operations around just like up here.  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 10-01-2000 01:23 AM                     David said...>>(forgot the "-"!)<< You forgot the '.au' on the end also.  |  IP: Logged David Kilderry Master Film Handler Posts: 355 From: Melbourne Australia Registered: Sep 1999 posted 10-03-2000 02:59 AM                        You are right John, guess you visit my site more than I do!!! David  |  IP: Logged

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