[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

In 1959, we went to a theater to see a movie. It was 25 cents for kids, 50 cents per adult. My dad almost had apoplexy over that price!

We were never allowed to go again.

[DeFault User]

In the early 50s, a Saturday cartoon marathon for the kids was $.09 admission. I would go with my buddies and after the show we would buy model airplane kits for $.10 -$.15. Entertainment for the whole day for less than a quarter. But, as you say, feature movies were $.25 admission. Most theaters changed the movies shown twice a week.

[Chgogal]

My Dad was the same way. Is yours Dutch by any chance? : )

For my 6th Birthday he was supposed to take me to see 101 Dalmatians. He refused to spend the money on a baby movie and took me to see Lawrence of Arabia. I could not believe that Omar Sharif refused to share his water. Bad boy, very bad boy.

[Fiji Hill]

In 1959, we went to a theater to see a movie. It was 25 cents for kids, 50 cents per adult. My dad almost had apoplexy over that price!

In August, 1959, we went to Disneyland. My dad complained that the trip, including parking, admission, rides and food had cost our family of five a king's ransom of $30.00.

[morphing libertarian]

mom would takes us every monday night during the Summer probably 51-56. Tickets 25 cents

Pop corn 15 cents coke 10 cents.

I remember seeing about and costello and wizard of oz (made in 39). I thought they were all new movies.

[Don_Ret_USAF]

Would go to the cut right gas stations in the late 1955’s to get their stamps and booklets. Fill up the booklet and get a $1.00 worth of gas (at 20 cents a gallon it was 5 gallons back then). Some times they offered double stamp for a full up. As a young service person this was how I could use the car a week before payday to see my future wife. Worked at a gulf station part time and saw gas wars down to 15 cent a gallon. We were a full service station. Did pump gas, clean the front windshield, raise the hood of the car and check the fluid levels, do a quick check of the engine compartment for signs of problems and recommended repairs as needed. We did oil changes, tire repair, engine tune ups and up to complete motor over hauls. We even did road side services. Those were truly the HAPPIER DAYS.
Don