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rivest266 commented about Midway Theatre on Jan 29, 2020 at 2:02 pm

This theatre, which was owned by Holiday Theatres opened on October 29th, 1970 with a 2nd-run double bill for $1. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Mini Cinema on Jan 29, 2020 at 1:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It opened with “True Grit”.

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rivest266 commented about Holiday Theatre on Jan 29, 2020 at 1:39 pm

The Holiday theatre opened on November 25th, 1970 with “Patton”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Sunny Isles Twin on Jan 29, 2020 at 12:13 pm

Ripshin, that was released as Aschenputtel in 1955.

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rivest266 commented about Westchester Cinema I & II on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:51 pm

The Loew’s Westchester opened on February 17th, 1967 with “The Night of the Generals”.

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rivest266 commented about Dadeland Triplex on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:42 pm

A better quality grand opening ad below and the photo section.

Twin theatre openingTwin theatre opening Fri, Mar 24, 1967 – 93 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Suniland Triple on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:31 pm

The Suniland theatre was opened by Florida State Theatres on June 25th, 1964 with “Good Neighbor Sam”. Grand opening ad re-uploaded.

Suniland theatre openingSuniland theatre opening Thu, Jun 25, 1964 – 45 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:23 pm

It reopened as the Strand-Art on July 2nd, 1968. Grand opening ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:22 pm

Older Strand ad removed, Thanks, Al. I will be making a new entry for that theatre.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rio Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm

Reopened as Rio by Wometco on Christmas Day, 1965. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Art Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 3:52 pm

The Brandt Plaza Art theatre opened on March 24th, 1967 with “I, a Woman”. Grand opening ad as well as an ad from the New York Times February 12th, 1967 as well.

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rivest266 commented about Parkway Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 3:26 pm

The Parkway theatre opened on September 30th, 1938 and closed in 1958 after it was taken over by Wometco in 1948. It reopened on May 12th, 1961 with an art policy and closed in 1982. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paris Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 3:20 pm

This reopened on October 13th, 1961 as “The New Paris” with an adult triple bill program. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about North Side Twin 1 & 2 on Jan 28, 2020 at 2:59 pm

One more thing, it had 2,000 seats.

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rivest266 commented about North Side Twin 1 & 2 on Jan 28, 2020 at 2:51 pm

The William Goldman’s Northside theatre opened on January 31st, 1968 with “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”.

Northside theatre openingNorthside theatre opening Wed, Jan 31, 1968 – 30 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regency Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 2:25 pm

The Concord theater opened on June 26th, 1963. Concord Theater openingConcord Theater opening Wed, Jun 26, 1963 – 19 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Bay Harbor 4 Theatres on Jan 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm

This opened on February 18th, 1966. In the ad somewhere it said “Galerie de Paris”.

Bay Harbor theatre openingBay Harbor theatre opening Fri, Feb 18, 1966 – 101 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about 21st Adult Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 1:30 pm

This reopened as the 21st Street theatre on December 21st, 1969 with an adult double bill. Grand opening ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about 183rd Street Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 1:23 pm

The 183rd St. Art theatre opened on July 1st, 1967 with “Little Girls” and “Contest Girl”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Wometco's 167th Theatre on Jan 28, 2020 at 1:14 pm

The Loew’s 167th St. Twin opened on June 18th, 1949 with “Goodbye Columbus” showing every hour.

Loew's 167th Street Twins openingLoew’s 167th Street Twins opening Wed, Jun 18, 1969 – 31 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about 21st Adult Theatre on Jan 27, 2020 at 5:03 pm

The Fine Arts theatre at 2039 Collins opened on June 13th, 1963 with “Tales of Paris” and “The Shoes” with Buddy Hackett. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cutler Ridge Cinema on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:54 pm

Linkrot repair: opened on April 3rd, 1963. Ad below (click to zoom) and below and in the photo section. 2010 post from 10 years ago no longer works.

Cutler Ridge Cinema openingCutler Ridge Cinema opening Wed, Apr 3, 1963 – 25 · The Miami News (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com