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Drive-in theaters were a popular date or family outing with over 4000 theaters nationwide by the early 1960s.
7. Skyline Drive-in Opening Trailer.mp4
The move to Daylight Savings Time in 1966 meant movies could not start until close to 10pm in many parts of the country. This was too late for families during the week and hurt business.
Movies of the 1960s
The rise of Surf Music in the early '60s and the general surfing craze sweeping the USA led to a string of teen Beach Movies starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.
Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock - major director, inspired slasher film genre
West Side Story - 1961
examined racial dynamics in America's cities
The Parent Trap (1961)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Mary Poppins (1964)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
demonstrated cultural power or rock and roll - inspiration for future music videos
James Bond: Dr. No (1962)
Other Bond Movies starring Sean Connery:
From Russia With Love (1963)
Goldfinger (1964)
Thunderball (1965)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
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