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minneapolis

just doing some web surfing after lamenting the closing of the cottage view in cottage grove.

I worked at the 41 Twin from 1970 until 1977. My father, Ben Mortenson, was the manager from 1965 until 1980. You are going to be really mad at me because I didn't keep anything for those days. Now, I really wish I had.

I'm very happy to see that you have put all this work into the research. It was such an integral part of my life. I feel as if you are looking into my closet.

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Originally Oak Creek WI

I grew up on the farm across the street from the 41 Twin. We lived in Oak Creek, as you know the theater was in Franklin. I remember being a very little kid taking a bath at night, looking out of the bathroom window of our old farmhouse. The sign would run through a series of flashes... first the 4 would light up, then 1, then T, then W and so on. It was mesmerizing. My sister and I would lay on the grass some nights and watch the movies with no sound. The best time we had was going there to see Raiders of the Lost Ark. We also saw The Empire Stikes Back in our pajamas in my parents' old Pontiac. Love your website!
Marty

You told me about it:)

Hustisford, WI

Cute website. I had forgotten there was a drive-in still up and running in Shawano. My sister lived there for a long time...but we never went.

Hunting Jim Hazard's Milwaukee Magazine articles after hearing about his death this weekend -- needed to read something to remind me of his love of life and the good things in it.

Most of my life in Milwaukee; Door County since 1989 (and big fan of our Fish Creek drive-in)

Thanks for making this website -- and for the beauty of it, too! I'll share the link far and wide. Grew up with a dad who loved taking the fam to the drive-in...all through the triple feature years of the "creature feature" being the third movie of the night...popcorn, pillows, and pajamas all over the car at drive-ins from LaCrosse and Madison, to Milwaukee, West Bend...so thank heaven for our great one here in Fish Creek, where those memories still live & there's always a show before the show...as folks pull up with the living room couch on the back of a pickup, lawn chairs in a row to prop up feet...and even really good food in the refreshment stand!

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Originally from WI, but now in VA

Great site, love the old pictures and the info on the current drive-ins. We had a new drive in open in VA a couple years back, and we go there all the time. What a great way to spend an evening with the family!

Linked from cinematreasures.org

northern Illinois

Very cool site with a lot of nostalgia. I wish Drive-Ins were as popular because they are a great way to enjoy movies with a date or with lots of friends. Thanks for the memories.

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St Paul, MN

Awesome site

Felt a wave of nostalgia and started browsing the web. By luck, I landed here.

Kenosha

Great website! It's a lot of fun to look around and remember those great times at the drive-in. I'm lucky enough to be just down the road from the Keno and took my family there many times. Keep up the good work!

through my buddy Charles Bruss

Las Vegas

Great website, it looks good and i like what you are focusing on

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Loveland, CO

Have you ever heard of a drive in movie screen that has been painted onto rocks? I was told there was one in Appleton, WI and somewhere in Michigan.

Looked up Starlight Drive In Menomonee falls Wis.

Menomonee falls wis.

I was feeling nostaglic and wanted a last look at the old Starlight Drive In Movie located in Menomonee Falls Wis. I am hoping for a snapshot of it and look forward to your book. What a great idea thankyou! I remember Buck Night which I think was on Tuesday and we were in highschool piling the car full of as many friends as we could fit in. I spent many fun evenings at the Starlight and as I now live in California I always looked for it as we drove down Hwy. 41 heading for "home". How sad I was the last time when my brother Patrick said to me "if your looking for the Starlghit it's gone." My youth and memories erased except in my minds eye but I still see it and can feel the excitement as we said we're going to the drive-in tonight. God Bless the Starlight Drive-In.

Producer/Director April Wright "Going Attractions"

Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Charles,

I am an old friend of April Wright and interviewed her for an article on her documentary "Going Attractions." I have returned to school and am doing a marketing project. We have chosen "The Keno." I am looking for some historical information on the theatre. April told me that you might have some of that info and to contact you. I look forward to hearing from you and hope you might be able to help.

Thanks,
Chris

Was informed about it

born in Wausau,Wisconsin. Currently living in Tallahassee,Fl.

I was an employee of the Highway 29 Drive- In theatre, in Wausau, Wisconsin in the mid 70s,and also the Stardusk,and Gemini Drive-ins,in Eau Claire,Wisconsin in the late 70s. I have been a movie theatre General Manager for over 27 years

Drug induced haze

Kenosha

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY" to Charles"Chucky Three-Shakes"and his wife today (OCT. 3, 2010) and many more to come.

Web search

Northern WI.

THANKS for such an awesome, comprehensive web site dedicated to drive-ins. And thanks to everyone for sharing their comments on other drive-ins still in operation.

Punched up Drive In Theaters

Hilbert, Wisconsin

I am starting an internet Radio talk show on Blog Talk radio, called RETRO MOVIE CHAT, on Saturday august 14th 10pm Central Time. This is my debut episode and I picked Outdoor drive in theaters as the topic. The show is one hour and people can call in toll free to mention thier fave drive-in memories! Check me out at www.blogtalkradio.com/retromoviechat or join my Facebook at www.facebook.com/retromoviechat

radio interview

elkhorn

any information on the lakes area drive-in, in delavan? i went there in the 50's and 60's. i think it went down in the 70's. they had great subdued lighting in the entry, and great neon like most have. very mystical experience back then, thanks

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Cleveland, WI

I was born and raised in Racine, WI. Throughout my youth and teen years (I'm now old) there was a drive in located on Washington Avenue (aka Highway 20) behind the Turnstyle Department Store. There is now a ShopKo strip mall where the actual drive in was located. I remember there were a couple of kiddie rides in front of the screen as well. It wasn't called a "Drive In" back then - these were called "Outdoor" - as in, "Dad, can we go to the outdoor this weekend ?"

referral from a friend

Milwaukee

Would love to see you set up a Facebook site to help promote your website. It would be a really easy way to get word of mouth about this site going.