Kingston’s Carib Theatre opened its doors on April 13, 1938 with Jeanette MacDonald in “The Firefly” along with the MGM short “The Romance of the Celluloid” and an MGM News Of The Day newsreel.
What’s very unique about its grand opening is that the first ever film the Carib Theatre ran before the main feature and shorts is a “welcome introduction” read by Stuart Erwin, featuring the MGM Jackie logo at the start and shots of the studios of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during introduction. There was also words that splashed on the screen right after the introduction reading: “Flashes of important pictures coming to the Carib for your entertainment are presented and Mr. Erwin is seen again wishing us many hours of happy entertainment in your new theatre.”
The Palace Theatre opened its doors on July 4, 1923 as the popular A-house for the city of Leesburg.
Kingston’s Carib Theatre opened its doors on April 13, 1938 with Jeanette MacDonald in “The Firefly” along with the MGM short “The Romance of the Celluloid” and an MGM News Of The Day newsreel.
What’s very unique about its grand opening is that the first ever film the Carib Theatre ran before the main feature and shorts is a “welcome introduction” read by Stuart Erwin, featuring the MGM Jackie logo at the start and shots of the studios of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during introduction. There was also words that splashed on the screen right after the introduction reading: “Flashes of important pictures coming to the Carib for your entertainment are presented and Mr. Erwin is seen again wishing us many hours of happy entertainment in your new theatre.”
Looks like its only screen is going to get blown off soon.
Closed by RKO Stanley Warner on September 26, 1978 with “The Last Waltz”.
Closed by Teicher Theatres on September 13, 1987 with “Born In East LA” and “Nadine”.
Closed on September 16, 1990 with “Exorcist III” and “First Power”.
Actual closing date is September 5, 1988 with “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and “Big Business”.
Functions update: Performing arts are also presented.
Current function is first-run.
Current functions are a mix of first-run and classic.
Current function is first-run.
Current function is first-run.
Functions update: Film festivals and special events are also presented.
Currently closed for renovations.
Current function is first-run.
Current function is first-run.
Current movie function is first-run.
Functions update: Live performances and concerts are also presented.
Functions Update: First-run and classic films are also presented.
Current function is first-run.
Opened on July 8, 1991.
Closed on November 1, 1990 with “Postcards From The Edge”.
Actual opening date is December 26, 1968 with “Funny Girl” in Screen 1 and “Star” in Screen 2.
Last operated by CinemaNational, closed on August 15, 1984 with “Dreamscape” and “The Entity”.
Closed in the mid-2010s, now renovated, still abandoned as of 2025.