1933day.year
The first drive-in theater opens in Camden, New Jersey.
In 1933, the world's first drive-in theater opens in Camden, New Jersey, offering audiences a novel way to watch films from their cars.
In the midst of the Great Depression, an entrepreneur pioneers a new concept in film exhibition by opening the first drive-in theater in Camden, New Jersey. Patrons tune their car radios to hear the movie's soundtrack while watching on a large outdoor screen. The innovative design features car-sized parking spaces facing the screen and speaker boxes on posts. This concept quickly captures the public imagination, combining the American love of automobiles with affordable entertainment. Drive-in theaters soon spread across the United States, peaking in popularity during the 1950s. The Camden drive-in influenced the rise of car culture and outdoor cinema, leaving a lasting legacy in entertainment history.
1933
drive-in theater
Camden, New Jersey