History of the drive-in and open-air cinema One may think that open-air cinemas are a relatively new invention but the opposite is the case. So let’s take a look into the history of outdoor movies. In 1895 the Lumière brothers invented cinematography – the moving image. At the start of the 20th century these ‘living photographs’ amazed people in larger halls and traditional theaters. In 1907 the first mobile cinema came to life as a fun fair attraction.
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