Theatre Catalog (1953-54)

It should be noted that in this list of territories with the highest average size drive-in, four of them, New Haven, New York, Buffalo, and Milwaukee are among the territories with the least number of outdoor theatres. Analysis by State Except for a few rather minor changes the standings of the states with the most drive-ins remains similar to last year. The biggest change saw Indiana with 113 drive-ins, representing only an increase of two, drop from the first 10 and be replaced by South Carolina, which has 124 outdoor theatres in 1953 as compared with 96 in 1952, In another change New York dropped from seventh with 112, in 1952, to tenth this year with 119 driveins. All states showed an increase over last year. The states with the most drive-ins are as follows: States Theatres MG KRS Tee tia sta eeic en wlevcreys are North Carolina Pennsylvania .. Ohio hes sven California Florida Virginia Georgia . South Carolina .......... 124 10. New York ... States with the fewest drive-in theatres are as follows: States Ls CPN A MRS Theatres INGVA Gp iciara cores ts «rarvieve 7 Rhode Island ............ Delaware North Dakota ... New Hampshire . NWiOxDTONU seas cfc eis «0/0 Maryland ........... Wyoming ..... SPAMMER wp HAPGONNECHCHE sescsrsccceses 25 10. New Jersey .............25 Lh SOE) <a 25 Every state in this group showed an increase over last year, The 11 states listed have a total of 173 drive-ins as compared with 132 in 1952, thus representing a total gain of 31 theatres. Conclusion There can be little disputing with the fact that an increase of 675 new driveins is a substantial gain. However, for _ a number of reasons, it does not repre sent the maximum number of theatres that will be built before the end of 1953. It was unfortunate that the Government ban was lifted so late. It is rather amazing the total number of new drive-ins that were built in the short span of time between the partial lifing of the ban and the publication of this list. It appears to be rather safe and conservative to assume that many more new outdoor theatres will have been built before the final days of 1953 arrive. On the following pages are the detailed listing of individual theatres from which the above statistics were drawn. While the Editors have every reason to believe that the survey is as complete and accurate as is humanly possible to produce, it is possible that a few minor errors and omissions are present. For this reason, plus the fact that the listing is subject to changes by virtue of new ownership, enlarged or reduced capacities, closings, and the addition of new theatres, its use as a mailing list without first consulting the publishers for changes and additions, is not recommended. Moreover, permission to use the survey for a mailing list must first be obtained from the publishers. SSS EE EE Eee A LISTING BY DISTRIBUTION TERRITORIES NOTE: This 1953 list took several months to prepare, and has resulted from the cross-checking of numerous film distributor and supply dealer lists of their customers, with the resulting compilation being sent out into each of the 31 film distribution territories for field testing to eliminate duplications and inconsistencies. It is believed to be the only true list of such theatres in existence, accurate and complete as of July 15, 1953. The rural nature and highway locations of such theatres make accurate addressing most difficult. Owners themselyes make understandable mistakes regarding the location of township and boro lines, and of the postal routes which dictate their mailing address. Wherever possible, postal routes and post boxes have been listed; and where a particular hamlet has no postal office, communications should be directed to the owner at his address. Numerals in parentheses behind each listing are the reported car capa cities of each, Where particular theatres are operated by circuits or owners in other than the particular location, or when film is booked by an agent or cooperative buying combine, some effort is directed toward listing the Jatter’s business location or home address. —————————— Eee ALBANY TERRITORY New York (NOTE: See also Buffalo and und New York Territories) parte Bay, N. Y., THOUSAND ISLAND I. Exec: Donuld Gilson, Bay Th., and Mr. Scalise, (298) Black River, N. Y., BLACK RIVER D. I. Exec: Sylvan Leff, 951 Western Ave., Albany. (600) Canton, N. Y., IDEAL D, I, Exec: A, P. Papayanakos, American Th, (500) Canton, N. Y., SUNSET D. 1, Canton Rd., Rt. 68. Exec: D. Gilson, Bay Th, Alexandria ons 246) Colonie, N. Y., MOHAWK D., I., SchenectadyAlbany Rd. Exec: Fabian Ths,, 1501 Broadway, New York. (900) Coxsackie, N. Y., HI-WAY D. I., 2 Miles So. of Coxsackie Traffic Circle. Exec: Mrs. Frieda Klein, Hunter Th., Hunter, (400) Crown Point, N. Y., SKYLINE D, I. Exee: Lawrence Allen and S, Dwore. (300) East Greenbush, N. Y., AUTO VISION D. L, Rts. 20 and 9, % Palace Th., Albany, Exec: Alan Iselin, 225 5, Manning Blyd., Albany, (400) Gouverneur, N. Y., HI WAY D. I. Exec: James P. Papayanakos, Gralyn Th, (350) Guilderland, N. Y., CARMEN D. I. Exec: John Morrotta, 248 E. Main, Amsterdam. (356) Hudson, N. Y., SUNSET D. I., Route 9, Exec: Frieder and Grossman Ct., 36 Warren St. (460) Hudson Falls, N. Y., DIX D. I. (Glens Falls), Box 388. Exec: L. S. Wells, Ken Mosher and Moe Bittman. (200) Hunter, N. Y., MOUNTAIN D. I. Exec: Frieda Klein, Hunter Th. (375) Lake George, N. Y., FORT GEORGE D. I., P. O. Box 244. Exec: Julius Perlmutter, 1044 Broadway, Albany. (460) Lake George, N. Y., LAKE GEORGE D. I. (Glens Falls Rd.), Rt. 9, R. D, #1. Exeg: Julius Perlmutter, 1044 Broadway, Albany. (276) Lathams, N. Y., SARATOGA D., I., Saratoga Rd. Exec: Fabian Ths., 1501 Broadway, New York. (482) Leeds, N. Y., LEEDS OPEN AIR D. I., Route 23. Exec: Harry Lamont, 100 State St., Albany. (200 and 100 Seats) Little Falls, N. Y¥., VALLEY D. I. Exec: Robert Baranoff. (514) Loch Sheldrake, N. Y., MOUNTAIN D. I. (Liberty.) Exec: Dr. Luther Grant, 12 Chestnat St. 4 Lowville, N. Y., VALLEYBROOK D, I., R. D. #2. Exec: Robert Matuszezaka. (300) Malone, N. Y., FRANKLIN D. I., Route 11. Exec: Jerry DuMont. (355) Malta, N. Y., MALTA D. I. Exec: Sarto Smaldone, 75 Ballston Rd., Saratoga Springs. (370) Messena, N. Y., SUNSET D. I., Route 37. Exec: Donald Gilson, Bay Th., Alexandria Bay. (350) Menands, N. Y., MENANDS D. I. Exec: Joseph Miller, 55 Peyster, Albany. (475) Nelliston, N. Y-, CHIEF D, I, Exec: Hallenbeck and Riley. (350) North Elba, N. Y., SARA PLACID D. I. (East Greenbush), P. O. Box 543. Exec: Edward Hoffman and E. Stauter. (—) North Hoosick, N. Y., HATHAWAY’S D., I. Exec: F. Chase Hathaway. (400) Norwich, N. Y., NORWICH D. I. (Oneonta), Cherry St. Exec: Pearlman and Kaufman, Jarvis Th., Binghamton. (500) Ogdensburg, N. Y-, RIVERSIDE D. I., Route 7. Exec: John Free, 519 Montgomery St. (250) Oneonta, N. Y., DEL SEGO D, I, Exec: Bert Mitchell, William Warnken, Sr., 37 Mapleser Palatine Bridge, N. Y., EL RANCHO D, I. Exec: Clifton Hall, Jr., Colchester Th., Downsville. (430) Plattsburg, N. Y., PLATTSBURG D. I., Morrisonville Rd., Box 203. Exec: B. W. Hobbs, Box 241, and L. Berry. (400) Plattsburgh, N. Y., STARDUST D. I., 291 Margaret St. Exec: Mrs. Lillian Henry. (365) Potsdam, N. Y-, MOONLIGHT D. I., Route 56. Exec: A. P. Papayanakos, American Th., Canton, (480) Pottersville, N. Y., STARLITE D. I. Exec: Whitman and Downey, 2 West St., Lake Georas) Richmondyille, N. Y., COBLESKILL D. I, Exec: Julius Perlmutter, 1044 Broadway, pln fy Rockhill, N. Y., ROCKHILL D. I. Exec: Harry Lamont, 100 State St., Albany. (600 and 100 Seats) Rotterdam, N. Y-, RIVERVIEW D. I. Exec: Harry Lamont, 100 State St., Albany. (600) Schuyler, N. Y., SCHUYLER D. I. Exec: Louis Goldstein, Box 608, 95. Oakland <Ave., Gloversville. (550) South Glens Falls, N. Y., AUST’S OPEN AIR D. I., Route 9. Exec: William H. Aust, RFD #1, Gansevort. (312) Stillwater, N. Y., HUDSON RIVER D. I. (Schaghticoke), R. D. #2. Exec: Domonick Carelli, 24 Lyman St., Hoosick Falls. (400) Tupper Lake, N. Y., TUPPER LAKE D., I. (Formerly TUPPER’S), P. O. Box 57. Exec: Leon Duchene and Richard D, Hayes, Grand Union Hotel. (350) Utica, N. Y., KALLET D. I. CED, UticaRome Rd. Exec: S. J. Kallet, Kallet Ths., Oneida. (796) Utica, N. Y., WGAT D, I. (New Hartford), Kellogg Rd. Exec: J, Erick Williams, WGAT Broadcasting System. (536) Vails Mills, N. Y., VAILS MILLS _D. I. (Amsterdam), Route 30, R. D. #4. Exec: Louis Goldstein, Box 608, 95 Oakland Ave., Gloversville, and Harry Lamont, 100 State St., Alp) THEATRE CATALOG 1953-54