The golden age of drive-ins in America was in the late 1950s, with nearly 5,000 scattered across the country, but today only around 400 remain, sparking questions about their decline.
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie
By the late 1950s, nearly 5,000 drive-in theaters blanketed the American landscape, but their numbers have dramatically decreased, with fewer than 400 remaining today, a testament to the dynamic nature of the entertainment industry and changing consumer preferences.