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Harvey commented about Wometco's 167th Theatre on Apr 7, 2021 at 5:46 pm

Before Wometco took over from Loews it seems 167th, Kendall and Bay Harbor were running under a company called Gen-Star. This is around 1986. Anyone familiar with this company? Added pic in photos.

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Harvey commented about Candler Road Minicinema on Jan 28, 2021 at 3:34 am

At some point Candler Road Minicinema was reopened as Sunshine Adult Cinema. Came across some ads poking around the Atlanta Constitution in 1983.

As you can see in the photo section, not particularly “adult” movies at times. Some other 1983 ads I saw indicated they played soft-core Something Weird style titles; EVIL COME, EVIL GO one that stood out in particular.

In the weeks after the ads posted they were running definite XXX titles, however these could have been soft versions as well. Unsure of what the laws were in DeKalb County concerning adult theaters and what they could get away with.

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Harvey commented about Centennial Male Theatre on Jan 17, 2021 at 4:23 am

Added ad from Miami Herald 6/18/1976. Looks to have played straight adult films along with live stage shows at a point in its existence. While MOST VALUABLE CAT has the ring of Disney, I do believe it was code for something less family friendly.

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Harvey commented about iPic North Miami Beach on Jan 13, 2021 at 12:03 pm

Pics at Abandoned Florida:

Intracoastal 8

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Harvey commented about Carefree Theatre on Jan 13, 2021 at 12:01 pm

Pics from Abandoned Florida:

Carefree Theater

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Harvey commented about Wometco's 167th Theatre on Dec 20, 2020 at 10:56 pm

One auditorium sat 800, the other 400. Closed on September 9th, 1990. 9/13/1990 Neighbors section of Miami Herald, NW edition on page 7 for info on closing.

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Harvey commented about Oaks 6 Cinema on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:53 pm

Oaks 6 had a habit of playing adult films during the AMC Midnite Movie Express heyday of the early to mid-80’s. Unsure if these were soft or hard versions. Curious to know if they were XXX cuts. Hardcore at the mall? Only in the 80’s.

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Harvey commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on May 24, 2015 at 5:32 pm

163rd circa 1961

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Harvey commented about New Victory Theater on Jul 10, 2014 at 7:25 pm

Not sure if I missed a mention going through the previous comments but according to Wikipedia, the theater scene in THE LAST DRAGON (1985) was filmed at the Victory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dragon

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Harvey commented about Center (f/k/a) Arcade on Jul 10, 2014 at 6:21 pm

This is an incredible find! Thanks for sharing!

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Harvey commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 10, 2013 at 7:50 pm

Added an ad in photos from The Miami News from July 19, 1986 for the Shanghai Theater, located at The Strand address.

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Harvey commented about Golden Glades Twin Drive-In on Sep 3, 2012 at 4:20 pm

The Golden Glades Drive-In closed on March 14, 1981. It’s final features were FROM NOON TILL THREE with THE STRANGER RETURNS and I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE with POINT OF TERROR.

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Harvey commented about Cameo Theatre on Aug 19, 2012 at 2:45 am

3 Miami Herald photographs from February 1985 article here. Includes photo of projection booth.

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Harvey commented about Valentino Super Discount Cinemas on Aug 14, 2012 at 2:09 am

AMERICA TRIPLE AD 6/24/1983

The America was up in running in 1983 according to an ad I found and the theater seemed to be owned by the same people who owned the Trianon and the Midway at the time.

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Harvey commented about Cinema chains dimming movies "up to 85%" on digital projectors on May 27, 2011 at 9:03 pm

Tim League, Owner of The Alamo Drafthouse brand, weighs in here.

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Harvey commented about Trianon Twin on May 8, 2011 at 5:22 pm

Shriek Of The Mutilated?

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Harvey commented about Circle Theater on Apr 7, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Hi Maria,

That link takes you to American Classic Images which sells prints of these photos. That site was a boon to many of us here as they have photos of old movies from across the nation. You can search whatever city/state you want there. Found a bunch of old Miami theaters.

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Harvey commented about ReelHouse Cinema & Draft on Feb 10, 2011 at 10:10 pm

Unfortunately, the Dragonfly and it’s last incarnation, the Reel House Cinema and Draft is closed.

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Harvey commented about 3-D boom going bust? on Sep 3, 2010 at 11:56 pm

I recently saw “The Expendables” with DBOX.

Nobody’s missing anything. Except me. $8 extra dollars on a $7 matinee ticket.

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Harvey commented about Dobie Theatre on Aug 17, 2010 at 9:35 pm

The Dobie to close this Sunday. Very sad news.

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Harvey commented about Mayfair Theatre on Jul 21, 2010 at 11:21 pm

Currently watching the first ever episode of THE ROCKFORD FILES on the Season 1 set and James Garner stops there during one night scene. You get to see the outside lit up and the inside as well.

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Harvey commented about Northridge Cinema on Apr 28, 2010 at 1:57 am

July 1976 Miami News article on the Old Tyme here.

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Harvey commented about Miami Theater Center on Apr 27, 2010 at 6:51 pm

March 1981 Miami News article with Nat Chediak about the Shores here.

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Harvey commented about Rio Theatre on Apr 27, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Scratch that. October 1980, not May.

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Harvey commented about Rio Theatre on Apr 27, 2010 at 2:25 pm

May 1980 Miami News article on the closing of The Rio here.