
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
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January 1, 1986
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0h 30m
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This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Jimmy Barnett
Self - Olympia Theater Worker
Ralph Renick
Self - Archival Material, WTVJ
Clyde Killens
Self - Manager, Knight Beat
Stanley Sweeting
Self - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life
Chuck Beall
Self - Train Conductor
Dick Beall
Self - Train Conductor
Alphonso Melo
Self - Neon Sign Maker
Albert Melo
Self - Neon Sign Maker