Cinema Under the Stars: America's Love Affair with Drive-In Movie Theaters
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When Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. first projected a movie onto a white bedsheet stretched between two trees at his home in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933, little did he know that he was on the verge of creating an entirely new entertainment industry. With America just beginning its romance with the automobile, it's no surprise that the general public found this new form of moviegoing irresistible. Fun and affordable, the drive-in quickly gained popularity among families with young children. And, of course, the local drive-in was a favorite weekend hangout for teenagers: a place where they could go just to meet friends or take a sweetheart for a romantic evening of movies under the stars. Although drive-ins are no longer as popular as they once were, in many communities a devoted following still seeks out the open-air theaters at twilight.
Cinema Under the Stars is a reminder of those wonderful times, as well as a recounting of the history of the drive-in experience. Here is the story, and here are the memories: B movies, concession stands loaded with goodies, screen towers, ticket booths, scratchy speakers, speaker poles, and intermission. It is all here - a nostalgic look at one of America's all-time favorite pastimes.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:158182002X
ISBN13:9781581820027
Release Date:October 1998
Publisher:Cumberland House Publishing
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
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Americas Arts, Music & Photography History Humor & Entertainment Movies Performing ArtsCustomer Reviews
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A book for Drive-In Theatre lovers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
It was a golden time, to be sure, when we could drive through the brightly lit gate, pay a small amount, and spend an entire evening in the comfort of our car and watch a great movie. Oh sure, there were those occasional mosquitoes to deal with, but that's why we had PIC and OFF! spray. This book does as much as any publication to capture that long gone time, and communicate the magic of a slower, happier period in our country's history. Well written, nicely illustrated and comprehensive, Cinema Under The Stars will bring those memories back, while those of you who weren't lucky enough to have gone to a drive-in movie will get a real sense of what the magic was all about from this outstanding book.
Nice addition to collection for Drive-Ins buffs.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Very nicely put together, great graphics throughout (though the Janet Lane paintings are not necessary), nice color section. Only reason I deducted a star is because it is short at 95 pages.
A FACININATING LOOK AT DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
THIS BOOK IS PACKED FULL OF FACINATING INFORMATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS. THE COLOR AND BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF DRIVE-INS AND DRIVE-IN MEMORABILIA ADDS TO THE TEXT. I RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO LOVES TO READ ABOUT ROADSIDE AMERICANA. A DEFINATE WINNER THAT WILL BRING BACK FOND MEMORIES OF GOING TO THE MOVIES OUTDOORS.
THE MOST ENJOYABLE BOOK I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I HAD SO MUCH FUN READING THIS BOOK! IT BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES OF THE FUN THAT I HAD GOING TO DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS. WHAT A GREAT BOOK, I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH. THE PICTURES ARE THE BEST. BUY THIS BOOK FOR A GREAT WALK DOWN THE DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER MEMORY LANE!!!!!!
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