Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

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.

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

rivest266 commented about 79th Street Twin II Cinema on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

This reopened as the 79th St. Art Theatre on January 28th, 1961 with “Love and Jealousy” and “Mademoiselle Striptease”. Grand opening ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:40 pm

Opened September 28th, 1960

rivest266 commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:31 pm

Grand opening ad and an ad from Loew’s 163rd St. theatre opening Wed, Sep 28, 1960 – 32 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Plaza Twin Theater on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:23 pm

The Plaza theatre in Hollywood opened on August 21st, 1963 with “Beach Party”. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Flagler Theater on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:11 pm

Opened in Late April, 1963 as Radio Centro. Radio Centro opening Tue, May 1, 1962 – 42 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Upstairs Cinema on Jan 27, 2020 at 3:48 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1976.

rivest266 commented about Chateau Art Cinema on Jan 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Petite Ciné on Jan 27, 2020 at 3:43 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Southpark Mall Cinemas on Jan 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

The large cinema was split up creating 3 screens opening on October 19th, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regency 4 on Jan 27, 2020 at 3:21 pm

3rd screen opened on December 28th, 1979. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Blue 2 on Jan 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm

Reopened as Cinema Blue on September 13th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 22nd Avenue Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:14 pm

The white section, the 22nd Avenue drive-in became the Palm Drive-In on February 3rd, 1957. Another ad posted. “New Entrance to 22nd ave. Drive-In theatre”. Lib City continues to operate at this time.

rivest266 commented about Riviera Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:35 pm

Grand opening ads: Riviera theatre opening 1 Thu, Feb 16, 1956 – 79 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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Loew’s Riviera opening 2 Thu, Feb 16, 1956 – 80 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

click to zoom in.

rivest266 commented about Homestead Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:58 pm

Opened October 25th, 1955. article below. Palms theatre opening Tue, Oct 25, 1955 – 29 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 79th Street Twin II Cinema on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:24 pm

The Bard theatre opened on April 20th, 1955 with “Underwater” and on stage, Freddie Martell and Buddy Walker. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gulfstream Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 11:55 am

The Gulfstream Drive-In opened on December 21st, 1955 with “The Desperate Hours” and “Fort Vengenace”. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about 22nd Avenue Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 10:57 am

The Liberty Drive-In opened on April 1st, 1952 and the segregation fence went up creating the 22nd Ave drive-in that opened on February 24th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted. Liberty City Drive-In opening Sun, Mar 30, 1952 – 16 · The Miami News (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com