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rivest266 commented about Sunset Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 10:24 am

The Sunset theatre opened on July 25th, 1952. Grand opening ad uploaded. Theatre joined the Wometco chain later on.

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rivest266 commented about 27th Avenue Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 10:06 am

The 27th Avenue Drive-In opened on May 27th, 1950. tiny grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tropicaire Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:42 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Teatro Trail Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:37 am

The Trail theatre was opened by Claughton Theatres on September 1st, 1948 with 2 grand openings. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ad on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:29 am

Much improved image below (clickable)

Roosevelt theatre openingRoosevelt theatre opening Sun, Dec 25, 1949 – 13 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:28 am

The Roosevelt theatre opened on December 27th, 1949 by Brandt theatres of New York City starting the trend of northern theatre chains setting shop in Florida (Brandt, K-B, Century, Budco, etc.).

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rivest266 commented about Southland Cinema on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:19 am

The North Miami theatre opened on May 5th, 1949 with “3 Godfathers” with John Wayne. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Normandy Theatre on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:11 am

The Normandy theatre opened on January 28th, 1948 with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour in “Road to Rio”. Grand opening ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Rex Art Cinema on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:02 am

A “Little River” theatre opened on 79th St. & NE 2nd, Avenue on January 18th, 1949 and closed in 1954. Is this the same building?

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rivest266 commented about Coral Way Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 8:50 am

The Coral Way Auto Theatre opened on February 22nd, 1949 with “Good News” and a band concert given by the Ponce de Leon high school. Small grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Circle Theater on Jan 26, 2020 at 8:44 am

The Circle theatre opened on January 15th, 1949 with “Good Sam”. Grand opening ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Drive-In on Jan 26, 2020 at 8:40 am

The Boulevard Drive-In opened on December 24th, 1948 with Red Skelton in “Southern Yankee.” Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Florida Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 5:06 pm

Opened as Hippodrome on January 5th, 1917 and as Rex on November 7th, 1931. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Florida Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 4:58 pm

Reopened as Florida on April 9th, 1948 with “Good News”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rio Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 4:54 pm

This opened as Dixie on February 4th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Flamingo Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 4:36 pm

The Flamingo theatre opened on December 14th, 1946 by Brandt Theatres. Grand opening ad uploaded.

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rivest266 commented about Paris Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 4:20 pm

The Variety theatre opened on June 20th, 1946 with Alfred Hitchcock’s “Suspicion”. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Charlottetown Mall Cinemas on Jan 25, 2020 at 2:43 pm

Three screens opened on May 14th, 1976 as the largest cinema was split up.

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rivest266 commented about Dade Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 2:16 pm

The Dade theatre opened with “Melody Ranch” on November 28th, 1940. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Coral Theatre on Jan 25, 2020 at 2:11 pm

The Coral (Paramount) opened on December 29th, 1940 with “Strike up the Band”. Grand opening ad posted.