Comments from Al Alvarez

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Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Times Square Theatre on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:23 am

Wally, 214 is the New Amsterdam. The Lyric and the Apollo were combined to create the Ford/Hilton at 213.

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Al Alvarez commented about 55th Street Playhouse on Apr 21, 2008 at 7:00 am

Gerald, this was in February 1964 when they opened with Gregory Markopolous' “Twice a Man” and Stan Vanderbeek’s “Breath-Death”.

Warren, if MiracleMan is indeed new to CT, a welcome would have been in order, not stupid bullying.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez on Apr 20, 2008 at 10:11 am

This theatre is already listed as part of the 163rd St Triplex.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Apr 20, 2008 at 10:05 am

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Al Alvarez commented about Metropolitan Theatre on Apr 20, 2008 at 9:26 am

This is the Fox City Theatre at 114 East 14th Street, next to Luchows. The fire was on June 29, 1916 as reported in the NYT.

Oops. Sorry, I also posted this on the City page by mistake.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Paramount Theatre on Apr 20, 2008 at 8:48 am

I suspect there was a small shop on the corner past the entrance of the Fotosho and that the trolley in that last photo is reaching an intersection that crosses both ways.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Paramount Theatre on Apr 19, 2008 at 9:50 am

Yes, it is June 1926 and it is from the book MIAMI, THEN AND NOW.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Palm Springs Twin One & Two on Apr 19, 2008 at 8:36 am

Hopefully this ad will convince CT to correct the name of this location to PALM SPRINGS.

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Al Alvarez commented about Paramount Theatre on Apr 19, 2008 at 8:03 am

Two more shots of the Paramount marquee.

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Al Alvarez commented about Paramount Theatre on Apr 19, 2008 at 8:00 am

Miamiguy, since the two theatres co-existed I assume the Hippodrome was advertising above the Fotosho.

This photo places the Fotosho on the site of the State, next the Seminole and McCrory Hotels and therefore across from Kress.

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Al Alvarez commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Apr 18, 2008 at 4:51 pm

Isn’t it more plausible that someone who saw a concert at the United Palace Theatre today would be trying to find out about it and rather less likely that someone would be looking for a movie theatre that closed 38 year ago?

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Al Alvarez commented about Gables Triple on Apr 18, 2008 at 11:23 am

Louis, according to Wikipedia the Larry King arrest was later in 1971 and the Louis Wolfson implicated was not part of the Wometco clan.

This theatre opened as an ABC Florida State Theatre and then became Plitt. If it was a Wometco near the end, it would have been after the family sold the chain.

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Al Alvarez commented about Beach Theatre on Apr 18, 2008 at 9:54 am

Tao in New York is the old Plaza Theatre on 58th street. They gutted the place out for the restaurant but the food is quite good.

The link to photos posted by Joe Vogel reminded me of how beautiful the Beach lobby was.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about United Palace of Cultural Arts on Apr 17, 2008 at 8:44 pm

I agree. Screw history.

How do people find it today?

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Olympia Theatre at Gusman Center on Apr 17, 2008 at 11:13 am

Sparks' Theatre News, 1932-33.

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Al Alvarez commented about Sheridan Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:49 am

Thanks, Louis. I am still adding items that may help unravel more questions with sharp eyes like yours.

Al Alvarez
Al Alvarez commented about Capitol Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:43 am

The Capitol:

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Al Alvarez commented about Town Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:38 am

Another link to the “Kilimanjaro” shot.

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Al Alvarez commented about Colony Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:03 am

“The Sound of Music” played for over a year at the Colony. Here is the 1965 Florida State Theatres Christmas ad.

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Al Alvarez commented about Rex Art Cinema on Apr 17, 2008 at 7:00 am

Another link to Second Avenue and the Rosetta:

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Al Alvarez commented about Town Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:57 am

Here is a shot of the Hippodrome which I previously thought was on the Olympia site. Looking towards the end of the street, it appears to be a shot facing east, not west, making the map above accurate and placing the Hippodrome on the north side of Flagler.

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Al Alvarez commented about Coral Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:52 am

Another link to the photo above:

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Al Alvarez commented about Sheridan Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:50 am

Florida State Theatres christmas ad in 1966. “Hawaii” is at the Sheridan:

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Al Alvarez commented about Gables Theatre on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:48 am

New link to the photo above:

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Al Alvarez commented about 170th Street Cinema on Apr 17, 2008 at 6:45 am

Here is another link to that marquee photo. Notice the apostrophe version of “LOEW’S”.

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