Philip Smith (theater owner)
Philip Smith | |
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| Born | May 10, 1899 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1961 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Midwest Drive-In Theaters |
| Spouse | Marian Cohn |
| Children | Richard Allan Smith Nancy Smith Lurie |
| Relatives | Jeffrey Lurie (grandson) |
Philip Smith (born May 10, 1899; died July 13, 1961) was an American businessman and founder of Midwest Drive-In Theaters (which later became General Drive-In Corporation and then General Cinema) who was one of the largest operators of drive-in movie theaters in the United States.