Drive In Theaters

Author : Kerry Segrave
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786491701
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drive-in Theaters written by Kerry Segrave and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A primarily American institution (though it appeared in other countries such as Japan and Italy), the drive-in theater now sits on the verge of extinction. During its heyday, drive-ins could be found in communities both large and small. Some of the larger theaters held up to 3,000 cars and were often filled to capacity on weekends. The history of the drive-in from its beginnings in the 1930s through its heyday in the 1940s and 1950s to its gradual demise in modern-day America is thoroughly documented here: the patent battles, community concerns with morality (on-screen and off), technological advances (audio systems, screens, etc.), audiences, and the drive-in's place in the motion picture industry.

Author : Kerry Segrave
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786426306
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drive-in Theaters written by Kerry Segrave and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2006-04-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A primarily American institution (though it appeared in other countries such as Japan and Italy), the drive-in theater now sits on the verge of extinction. During its heyday, drive-ins could be found in communities both large and small. Some of the larger theaters held up to 3,000 cars and were often filled to capacity on weekends. The history of the drive-in from its beginnings in the 1930s through its heyday in the 1940s and 1950s to its gradual demise in modern-day America is thoroughly documented here: the patent battles, community concerns with morality (on-screen and off), technological advances (audio systems, screens, etc.), audiences, and the drive-in's place in the motion picture industry.

Author : Marc James Léger
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781783204854
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drive in Cinema written by Marc James Léger and published by Intellect (UK). This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Drive in Cinema, Marc James L ger presents Zizek-influenced studies of films made by some of the most influential filmmakers of our time, including Jean-Luc Godard, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Werner Herzog, Alexander Kluge, William Klein, Jim Jarmusch, Hal Hartley, Harmony Korine, and more. Working with radical theory and Lacanian ethics, L ger draws surprising connections between art, film, and politics, taking his analysis beyond the academic obsession with cultural representation and filmic technique and instead revealing film's potential as an emancipatory force.

Author : Harry Skrdla
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439646074
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Michigan's Drive-In Theaters written by Harry Skrdla and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few American phenomena are more evocative of time, place, and culture than the drive-in theater. From its origins in the Great Depression, through its peak in the 1950s and 1960s and ultimately its slow demise in the 1980s, the drive-in holds a unique place in the country’s collective past. Michigan’s drive-ins were a reflection of this time and place, ranging from tiny rural 200-car “ozoners” to sprawling 2,500-car behemoths that were masterpieces of showmanship, boasting not only movies and food, but playgrounds, pony rides, merry-go-rounds, and even roving window washers.

Author : Elizabeth McKeon
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781630262952
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cinema Under the Stars written by Elizabeth McKeon and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. ""

Author : Elizabeth McKeon
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781581820027
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cinema Under the Stars written by Elizabeth McKeon and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. ""

Author : Don Sanders
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760304259
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Drive-in Movie Theater written by Don Sanders and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few vanishing American venues can evoke as many nostalgic memories as drive-in movie theaters. Once common across the country but now numbering fewer than 1,000, American drive-in movie theaters are remembered in loving detail in this new book that will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers. Loaded with archival photos and memorabilia, this book covers the architecture of drive-in theaters and the automobiles that filled their lots. 275 photos, 150 in color.

Author : Harry Skrdla
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146711233X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Michigan's Drive-In Theaters written by Harry Skrdla and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few American phenomena are more evocative of time, place, and culture than the drive-in theater. From its origins in the Great Depression, through its peak in the 1950s and 1960s and ultimately its slow demise in the 1980s, the drive-in holds a unique place in the country's collective past. Michigan's drive-ins were a reflection of this time and place, ranging from tiny rural 200-car "ozoners" to sprawling 2,500-car behemoths that were masterpieces of showmanship, boasting not only movies and food, but playgrounds, pony rides, merry-go-rounds, and even roving window washers.

Author : Jennifer Sherer Janisch
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412040329
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Drive-in Locator written by Jennifer Sherer Janisch and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you noticed that drive-ins are experiencing a revival lately? Several drive-ins have been renovated and reopened, new ones have been built, and some have even added screens. Drive-in culture is thriving these days. Because of their nostalgic appeal, drive-ins offer a refreshingly unique alternative to cineplexes and other forms of today's commercialized entertainment. Drive-in movies appeal to young and old alike, especially families, all looking for good value for their entertainment dollar. Drive-ins are more than just movies; they're about starry nights, cruisin' in and cookin' out. They can offer quality programming, special events, and in-car stereo sound. If you or someone you know is thinking about visiting a drive-in, or just heading out on a cross country road trip, the Pocket Drive-In Locator is just the ticket. This quick reference of over 500 operating drive-in movie theaters around the world, lets you find drive-ins by name or metropolitan area. The United States drive-in listings are even cross-referenced with a state map providing approximate locations. You can also consult special sections highlighting Route 66 drive-ins and drive-ins operating all year. The Pocket Drive-In Locator is brought to you by brother-and-sister team, Kipp Sherer and Jennifer Sherer Janisch, who have been researching drive-ins since 1995 when they decided the world needed more good drive-ins. Their website, Drive-ins.com and this pocket guide are byproducts of their drive-in research over the years combined with contributions from drive-in goers and enthusiasts around the world. Today, the duo continues to research drive-ins in preparation for an entertainment facility they will open in Las Vegas, Nevada. They also make frequent road trips and visit drive-ins across the country whenever they can, sharing their experiences via the World Wide Web at Drive-ins.com.

Author : Wes Gannaway
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780972910170
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drive-ins, Drive-ups, and Drive-thrus written by Wes Gannaway and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A compilation of the drive-in movie theaters and drive-in restaurants in Whatcom County, along with a short history of the development of the drive-in theater and the history of food service that had to be created before the first drive-in restaurant opened."--Title page.