The theatre reopened in 1955 and its premiere attraction was GUYS AND DOLLS. Remember seeing the poster plastered all over the outside of the theatre prior to its reopening. In later years I saw such films as SWEET CHARITY and MIDNIGHT COWBOY here.
Many MGM musicals played this theatre during the 1950s including ROSE MARIE, DEEP IN MY HEART, JUPITERS DARLING and THE STUDENT PRINCE. In the 1970’s THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT was booked into the theatre.
This theatre booked mostly Warner Bros. films throughout the 1950s including A STAR IS BORN, LUCKY ME (World Premiere), THE PAJAMA GAME, DAMN YANKEES, SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS.
I saw EARTHQUAKE at the Miracle Theatre in 1974 and boy did the theatre shake. It was really scary, that is until I moved to Los Angeles and encountered the real thing.
In reading prior comments, I now recall this theatre. At that time I lived with my family in Brooklyn, N.Y. I saw BLACK TIGHTS and I believe NEVER ON SUNDAY here. I really like the Plaza. I remember the stadium seating.
I remember seeing GUYS AND DOLLS at this theatre. Shortly before this the theatre had been closed, but many posters were in view for the upcoming attraction of GUYS AND DOLLS which reopened the Colony. At that time the theatre had a much nice facade and marquee. There was a longer entrance before you entered the theatre with framed posters behind glass to show what feature was playing or upcoming. Somehow they must have expanded the lobby area since the entrance area is now very short.
As I lived around the corner from this theatre in the 1970s and attended many time and the actual name was the Byron – Carlyle not the Carlyle. These were twin theatres and each was named separately. Later when I left the city the theatres were split and supposedly renamed Byron – Carlyle 7.
The above info seems to have replaced my comments about the Miami Theatre. The comments may be correct but the Miami Theatre was never located on Bird Road. The only Miami Theatre that I know was locatd in downtown Miami on Flagler Street and was run by Wometco Theatres. It closed I believe in 1979.
Ron, my family moved to Miami in 1953. I don’t remember the State Theatre. I remember the Paramount, Miami, Olympia, Town and two theatres that were about to be torn down the Royal and Embassy. From the picture it looks like the theatre was near Woolworth’s or Byron’s Dept Store. Was it torn down prior to 1953?
In reading one of the prior comments made in February, I remembered going to the Roxy to see LIL' ABNER with my parents. I didn’t realize that was the last Xmas show to play this theatre. The following year I did see THE LAST VOYAGE at the theatre. I wish I could remember more about what the inside of the theatre looked like. Those pictures posted bring back some memories. I guess I was a bit young and it has been a long, long time. I vaguely remember the outside.
After this beautiful theatre closed they converted it into a bank. It looks as if the bank took all of the lobby area space. I think something else may occupy the actual theatre portion, but I can’t say for sure.
In answer to Saps comments. I remember passing near this theatre when my family lived in the Jamaica area in the 60s. The theatre did play burlesque. I remember Marilyn Maxwell’s name on the marquee as well as other stars who I can’t quite remember now. I was familar with Maxwell and wondered why in the world was she doing a show like this. It was possible she had a cabaret act too!
Yes Vincent, seeing BLONDES at the Roxy was pretty dazzling for a kid. Even though it was so long ago when my Mom took me and my sister to see the film, I still have vivid memories. (In fact we had our choice of seeing THE BAND WAGON at the Radio City Music Hall or BLONDES at the ROXY). I remember the beautiful technicored print and having Russell & Monroe step out from behind those red sequined curtains before and after the credits was a sight! Some things always stay with you.
I have original ads from CAROUSEL and KING AND I and both emphatically state the new process CINEMASCOPE 55. I am sure both had their initial engagements in Miami in this process. Also, FOX released both films in this process on their laserdisc releases. I can’t say for sure about DVD releases. As a child I saw GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES at the ROXY, one of the last non-wide screen films to play the theatre.
My comments about the Roosevelt (sometimes called the Roosevelt Playhouse when it had live theater) should have mentioned I attended the theatre again in the 1960s where I saw the Russian WAR AND PEACE, which played exclusively at this theatre in two parts. Also, back in the 60s they played first run UA films. I believe it was part of a package called UA Premiere Showcase which included FITZWILLY.
I think the price increase is outrageous. Pacific Theatres in Los Angeles is topping that price by charging $10.50 in the evenings with the so called bargain matinee at $8.50. To top it off Pacific shows a whole bunch of commercials before the movie begins.
Growing up in Miami,I often attended this beautiful theatre as a child. I remember the lush tropical lobby garden complete with running streams and parrots. The auditorium was spectacular with rocking chair seats and lighted maps of the Caribbean on the walls. It had a giant screen to show CinemaScope films (mostly 20th FOX films). You can catch a glimpse of this beautiful theatre’s marquee in a featurette that is included on one of the DVD’s in the first Marilyn Monroe box set. I believe its at the premiere of THE GLENN MILLER STORY. I think the Carib (I believe it was built in 1950) was the most beautiful theatre on Lincoln Road.
The Cameo theatre (located on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach) was originally owned by Womecto who had a theatre chain in Florida and which included the beautiful Carib Theatre (sadly demolished) on Lincoln Road as Wometco’s flagship house in Miami Beach. The Cameo usually played second run engagements in the 1950s but went first run for the premiere engagement in Miami Beach of DIARY OF ANNE FRANK.
The theatre reopened in 1955 and its premiere attraction was GUYS AND DOLLS. Remember seeing the poster plastered all over the outside of the theatre prior to its reopening. In later years I saw such films as SWEET CHARITY and MIDNIGHT COWBOY here.
Many MGM musicals played this theatre during the 1950s including ROSE MARIE, DEEP IN MY HEART, JUPITERS DARLING and THE STUDENT PRINCE. In the 1970’s THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT was booked into the theatre.
This theatre booked mostly Warner Bros. films throughout the 1950s including A STAR IS BORN, LUCKY ME (World Premiere), THE PAJAMA GAME, DAMN YANKEES, SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS.
I saw EARTHQUAKE at the Miracle Theatre in 1974 and boy did the theatre shake. It was really scary, that is until I moved to Los Angeles and encountered the real thing.
In reading prior comments, I now recall this theatre. At that time I lived with my family in Brooklyn, N.Y. I saw BLACK TIGHTS and I believe NEVER ON SUNDAY here. I really like the Plaza. I remember the stadium seating.
I remember seeing GUYS AND DOLLS at this theatre. Shortly before this the theatre had been closed, but many posters were in view for the upcoming attraction of GUYS AND DOLLS which reopened the Colony. At that time the theatre had a much nice facade and marquee. There was a longer entrance before you entered the theatre with framed posters behind glass to show what feature was playing or upcoming. Somehow they must have expanded the lobby area since the entrance area is now very short.
As I lived around the corner from this theatre in the 1970s and attended many time and the actual name was the Byron – Carlyle not the Carlyle. These were twin theatres and each was named separately. Later when I left the city the theatres were split and supposedly renamed Byron – Carlyle 7.
The address for this theatre should be 206 Biscayne Street.
The address for this theatre is 265 E. Flagler.
The correct street for this theatre was S.E. First Street, right next door to the Royal Theatre which was 310 S.E. First.
The correct address for this theatre should be 310 S.E. 1st Street.
I remember the very musty smell in this theatre. I saw BRIDE WORE BLACK at this intimate theatre.
This theatre was originally run by Florida State Theatres. I saw a Clockwork Orange there as well as a revival of the controversial Birth of a Nation.
The above info seems to have replaced my comments about the Miami Theatre. The comments may be correct but the Miami Theatre was never located on Bird Road. The only Miami Theatre that I know was locatd in downtown Miami on Flagler Street and was run by Wometco Theatres. It closed I believe in 1979.
Ron, my family moved to Miami in 1953. I don’t remember the State Theatre. I remember the Paramount, Miami, Olympia, Town and two theatres that were about to be torn down the Royal and Embassy. From the picture it looks like the theatre was near Woolworth’s or Byron’s Dept Store. Was it torn down prior to 1953?
In reading one of the prior comments made in February, I remembered going to the Roxy to see LIL' ABNER with my parents. I didn’t realize that was the last Xmas show to play this theatre. The following year I did see THE LAST VOYAGE at the theatre. I wish I could remember more about what the inside of the theatre looked like. Those pictures posted bring back some memories. I guess I was a bit young and it has been a long, long time. I vaguely remember the outside.
After this beautiful theatre closed they converted it into a bank. It looks as if the bank took all of the lobby area space. I think something else may occupy the actual theatre portion, but I can’t say for sure.
In answer to Saps comments. I remember passing near this theatre when my family lived in the Jamaica area in the 60s. The theatre did play burlesque. I remember Marilyn Maxwell’s name on the marquee as well as other stars who I can’t quite remember now. I was familar with Maxwell and wondered why in the world was she doing a show like this. It was possible she had a cabaret act too!
Yes Vincent, seeing BLONDES at the Roxy was pretty dazzling for a kid. Even though it was so long ago when my Mom took me and my sister to see the film, I still have vivid memories. (In fact we had our choice of seeing THE BAND WAGON at the Radio City Music Hall or BLONDES at the ROXY). I remember the beautiful technicored print and having Russell & Monroe step out from behind those red sequined curtains before and after the credits was a sight! Some things always stay with you.
I have original ads from CAROUSEL and KING AND I and both emphatically state the new process CINEMASCOPE 55. I am sure both had their initial engagements in Miami in this process. Also, FOX released both films in this process on their laserdisc releases. I can’t say for sure about DVD releases. As a child I saw GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES at the ROXY, one of the last non-wide screen films to play the theatre.
My comments about the Roosevelt (sometimes called the Roosevelt Playhouse when it had live theater) should have mentioned I attended the theatre again in the 1960s where I saw the Russian WAR AND PEACE, which played exclusively at this theatre in two parts. Also, back in the 60s they played first run UA films. I believe it was part of a package called UA Premiere Showcase which included FITZWILLY.
I think the price increase is outrageous. Pacific Theatres in Los Angeles is topping that price by charging $10.50 in the evenings with the so called bargain matinee at $8.50. To top it off Pacific shows a whole bunch of commercials before the movie begins.
Growing up in Miami,I often attended this beautiful theatre as a child. I remember the lush tropical lobby garden complete with running streams and parrots. The auditorium was spectacular with rocking chair seats and lighted maps of the Caribbean on the walls. It had a giant screen to show CinemaScope films (mostly 20th FOX films). You can catch a glimpse of this beautiful theatre’s marquee in a featurette that is included on one of the DVD’s in the first Marilyn Monroe box set. I believe its at the premiere of THE GLENN MILLER STORY. I think the Carib (I believe it was built in 1950) was the most beautiful theatre on Lincoln Road.
Bob
Bob
The Cameo theatre (located on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach) was originally owned by Womecto who had a theatre chain in Florida and which included the beautiful Carib Theatre (sadly demolished) on Lincoln Road as Wometco’s flagship house in Miami Beach. The Cameo usually played second run engagements in the 1950s but went first run for the premiere engagement in Miami Beach of DIARY OF ANNE FRANK.
Bob