Last week the U.S.'s biggest Drive-In cinemansion was thriving. Just west of Evanston in the richly populated suburban belt north of Chicago, this month-old bow to the U.S. citizen's affinity for all but living in his automobile was evidence of a now established evolution in U.S. entertainment.
Offering the services of a combined filling station and roadside hot-dog stand, Chicago's new 1,500-car Drive-In is a gaudy affair. There are white-uniformed attendants to wash dirty windshields for a better view of the screen, and to check patrons' cars for oil, gas, water, air. There are also comely females in white satin slacks to...