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“Southwest Missouri's Favorite Drive-In”
The Sunset Drive-in first opened in April, 1951. It was owned and operated by Ralph Hough Sr. and family. The Sunset was sold in 1966 to Jesse, Cecil and Clyde Ruble. In 1965 the current owner David Marks, then a high school senior, began working at the Sunset. David (aka Larry) purchased the theatre in 1977 from the Rubles. In 1979 the old wooden screen burnt and was replaced with a steel screen for the opening of the 1980 season. Also in 1980, the Sunset Drive-In became automated. Over the years the drive-in has enlarged to accommodate 325 cars which is 125 cars more than it was originally. During the summer of 2001, lightning struck the sound system and the sound was upgraded to Digital Stereo FM with the use of Decade Transmitters made in Canada.
We always have a great time! Is everything perfect, no. However, with some planning you don't really run into any issues. * Arrive early if you want a specific spot. You can't expect to show... Read more
Although I lived in a city with a drive-in for 16 we never went due to the part of town it was located in. This drive in however feels like an all- American home run. We came with our neighbors... Read more
very family friendly and fun for kids. kids can go and play on the playground and make friends and movies are family friendly Read more
Sunset Drive In Theatre
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- Sun: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Fri, Sat: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
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