Cine Yara (closed) (Havana)

Cuba / Ciudad de la Habana / Havanna / Havana / Calle L, 363
Built by Warner Bros between 1945 and 1947 to designs by by Emilio de Junco, Miguel Gaston and Manuel Domiguez. Opened as the Radiocentro Cinema in 1948 with 1650 seats. Renamed Cine Yara after the revolution.
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Coordinates:   23°8'24"N   82°23'0"W

Comments

  • I saw "Spiderman" there, in English with Spanish subtitles. Interesting experience!
  • This theatre was named Radiocentro in the 1950s.
  • I believe my grandfather Harry Kalmine VP Warner Theaters built this theater . Anyone have info of the history?
  • Harry Kalmine probably was involved with this theater in the 1945-1947 time frame. As you know, he was Vice President, General Mgr. for Warner which evolved into Stanley Warner Corp....As a college student in the 60's, I worked for SWC and had interactions with Harry in connection with one of the SW theaters in Oklahoma City, OK...He had exceptional management skills and was highly regarded. I also have nothing but fond memories of him...Regards!
  • Dear Cimaron, Just saw your post. Thanks so much for your comments! I know Harry did own movie theaters in Cuba that were confiscated during the revolution. Harry did spend time in Havana and even played cards with Meyer Lansky.
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