Summer is a perfect time to visit the Drive-In Movie Theater and if your lucky enough, there maybe one nearby for your enjoyment (I know I have a couple in the Toronto area).

For today’s Vintage Photo Tuesday we are going to enter the heyday of Drive-In Movie Theaters from the 1930s-1950s. So grab your popcorn (or snack of choice) and let the movie begin.

1940s vintage image of a vintage car and Drive-In Theatre. — Source: ABC News

Drive-In Movie Theaters Vintage Photos

1930s – 1950s

The drive-in theatre was invented by Richard Hollingshead, who opened the first one in Camden, New Jersey on June 6, 1933.

Vintage Image of cars at the Drive-In Movie Theatre with the speakers.

Comet Drive-In, Alabama 1949.

1940s vintage photo: Comet Drive In Theatre 1949 — Source: Drive-Ins.Com

An usher on a motorbike escorts a car to their spot at a theater in San Francisco, 1948.

1940s vintage photo of a a drive in theatre in 1948 San Francisco usher on a motorcycle — Source: Vintage Everyday

Hamilton Drive-In, Alabama featuring Silver River (1948) on the Big Screen.

1940s vintage photo of the Hamilton Drive in Theatre 1940s Alabama — Source: Drive-Ins.com

Silve River Movie 1948 featuring Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan.

May 1938, Cinemotor Theater in Los Angeles.

1930s vintage image of Cinemotor Drive-In Movie Theater in Los Angeles 1938 — Source: ABC News

1940s vintage ad for In-Car Speakers being featuring at the Drive-In on Blue Mound Rd.

Sky.way Drive-In, Windsor Ontario Canada (2 hours from my hometown of Sarnia).

sky way drive in theatre windsor ontario vintage image — Source: windsor then windsor now

1950s Drive In Theatre.

1950s vintage photo of a 1950s Drive-In Movie Theatre Sign.

Duke City Drive-In, Albuquerque.

Olympic Drive-In Theater, West Los Angeles, CA. Such a great sign!

Olympic Drive-In Theater, West Los Angeles, CA vintage sign. — Source: Pinterest

1940s vintage photo of the Drive-In movie theatre snack bar. Snack time! Snack bar at Orange Drive-In.

Historic picture of the Marquee Mural on the Mission Drive-In.

Cars were not the only thing you could sit in to watch a movie, swings were also a popular choice. Seen here in the mini-playground at the Rancho Drive-In Theater, San Francisco, 1948.

1940s vintage photo of a vintage drive in theatre image people on swings 1948 — Source: Vintage Everyday

Snuggle up close to the one you love. 1949, LA.

1940s vintage image of a drive in movie theatre 1949 in LA. — Source: Tumblr

Question time! Do you have a drive-in theater near you? If so is it a vintage one, or more modern? Any good memories to share of your time at the Drive-In? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photos 1920s -1960s (archived blog posts)

Liz

Vintage Photo Tuesday Picnic Time by the Vintage Inn Blog

Summer time equals picnic time and today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ is showcasing images from the 1920s-1960s of family and friends enjoying this long-standing tradition.

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The Vintage Photos of People Enjoying a Picnic

1920’s-1960’s Images

1940s vintage photo of a summer picnic featuring a Woman with basket & blanket by the river.

Source: Etsy

Late 1930s, Early 1940s ohoto of 5 adorable woman hanging out together.

1940s vintage image of women at a picnic in 1940s fashions and fun summer hats. — Source: Etsy

Waiting patiently for the fun to begin. Vintage photo of husband and wife on a picnic table in the 1940s early 1950s.

1940s / 1950s vintage photo of a couple sitting on a picnic table having a picnic. — Source: Etsy

1940s photo of a mom, dad and daughter having a box lunch picnic. Cute 1940s shoes on the pretty lady to the left.

1940s vintage of family having a box lunch picnic — Source: Etsy

No blanket or basket needed, just friends and family to make the day complete in this 1920’s vintage photo. Love the 20’s Fashions!

1920s vintage photo of a group of people in 1920s fashions enjoying a picnic in a park. — Source: Etsy

Sometimes you don’t even need food to just have fun hanging in the summer sun (circa 1940’s photo).

1940s vintage image of women at a picnic in a park in 1940s fashions. — Source: Etsy

When the temperature dips down at night, warm yourself by the portable barbecue (1950’s photo). Love the 1950s Dress on the our mom in the photo!

1950s Vintage Photo: Happy Family Warming Hands Over Grill a 1950s Summer Picnic — Source: Etsy

A 1940’s fashionable family picnic (I love everyone’s look in this photo).

1940s vintage photo of a family enjoying a picnic by a lake. — Source: Etsy

The note that went out to the friends before this 1930’s event happened (what I think was said): “Dear friends, I would like to have a picnic at the lake, ladies wear white and men wear striped shirts and white pants. See you there, Love Mabel”.

1930s vintage photo of a group of men and women having a picnic by the lake all dressed in white. — Source: Etsy

“Patty and her picnic lunch”. How about Patty and her amazing 1940’s style?!

1940s vintage woman eating food at a picnic. She is wearing a western style shirt and looks like a 1940s turban style on her head. — Source: Etsy

Saddle shoes and plaid socks (the young woman is so adorable). Vintage 1940s image of family at a park having a picnic.

vintage 1940s image of family at a park having a picnic in 1940s early 1950s fashions. — Source: Etsy

Bicycling to the picnic spot (1920’s photo). WOW WOW WOW!! The 1920s Fashions in this photo are mind blowing!

1920s vintage photo of 4 women with 1920s hairstyles and 1920s fashions on bikes heading to a picnic — Source: Etsy

“I present the Hot Dog!”. Vintage 1950s photo of a boy and girl with hot dogs having a picnic.

Cheers to good times! Vintage Photo of Friends Lifting Their Glasses on a Picnic, 1940’s.

1940s Vintage Photo of Friends Lifting Their Glasses on a Picnic. Super 1940s Fashions and 1940s hairstyles. — Source: Etsy

I hope you had fun browsing today’s vintage photos, I know I had a blast spending time with these images and imagining the good times they all must have had.

Have a great day Friends!

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photos 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Liz

Category: Vintage Photo Tuesday

Vintage Photos: The Drive-In Movie Theatre

Drive-In Movie Theaters Vintage Photos

1930s – 1950s

Vintage Photos of People Having a Picnic

The Vintage Photos of People Enjoying a Picnic

1920’s-1960’s Images