Evening Screening

CARMEN JONES at The Million Dollar Theatre

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Start: 2025-06-21T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-06-21T22:00:00-07:00

Saturday, June 21, 2025

8 p.m.

Get ready for a night of fiery passion and drama with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte in CARMEN JONES, featuring an all-Black cast in stunning Technicolor! This iconic film brings love, twists, and unforgettable chemistry to the silver screen.

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CARMEN JONES (1954)

Join us for our closing screening of CARMEN JONES, featuring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte!

A bold reimagining of Bizet’s opera, CARMEN JONES (1954) broke new ground by bringing Black voices to the forefront of Hollywood cinema. Directed by Otto Preminger with a screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II, the film follows the passionate and beautiful Carmen—played by Dorothy Dandridge in a historic, Oscar-nominated performance—as she entangles a soldier, played by Harry Belafonte, in a tragic romance. Featuring Pearl Bailey and a vibrant all-Black cast, the film’s Technicolor brilliance and cultural impact continue to resonate as a landmark achievement in American film history.

***CLOSING NIGHT***

CARMEN JONES (1954)
Saturday, June 21st, 8 p.m.
The Million Dollar
NR (Not rated)
Color/Digital
1 hr. 45 mins.

Member presale April 9-15; opens to the general public on April 16.

$20 Members | $25 General Public | $10 Youth (17 and under)

Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. Contact us at ainshishian@laconservancy.org.

Stay in your seat after the screening for a FREE Q&A about the historic Million Dollar Theatre.

The films in this series are presented as originally created during a different time period and may contain negative attitudes, language, and depictions of people and/or cultures. The Los Angeles Conservancy does not condone these representations.

With Gratitude to Our Screening Sponsors

Dorothy Dandridge delivers a historic Oscar-nominated performance as the passionate Carmen Jones. | Courtesy of Criterion

Harry Belafonte chases after Dorothy Dandridge in a playful moment of romance, as Joe and Carmen’s chemistry sizzles. CARMEN JONES (1954) | Courtesy of Criterion

Featuring Pearl Bailey and a vibrant all-Black cast, the film’s brilliance and cultural impact continue to resonate as a landmark achievement in American film history. CARMEN JONES (1954) | Courtesy of Criterion

Carmen's choices are driven by her desire for freedom and passion, often leading her to make decisions that hurt the people who care about her. CARMEN JONES (1954) | Courtesy of Criterion

Reality sets in that their troubled pasts and her fiery nature make it impossible for Carmen and Joe to escape their tragic fate. CARMEN JONES (1954) | Courtesy of Criterion

Important Information

The Million Dollar Theatre is located at 307 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Parking is available at various rates in surface lots near theatres and a limited amount of metered street parking.

We also encourage you to explore using public transportation to Last Remaining Seats screenings. The Broadway theatres are conveniently located near the Pershing Square Station at Fifth and Hill Streets, the Historic Broadway Station at 2nd Street and Broadway, and the 7th Steet Metro Center Station. For details on how to take the Metro Rail or buses to Last Remaining Seats, visit metro.net.

The Million Dollar Theatre has limited wheelchair accessibility. The restrooms in the theatre are not wheelchair accessible, but some are available at Grand Central Market (located next to the theatre). No assisted listening devices are available.

Tickets are general seating unless you are a sponsor or Cornerstone member at the Granite level or above. Please arrive early to get the best seat selection.

L.A. Conservancy members will receive priority entry into the theatres. Doors open one hour before showtime for members and forty-five (45) minutes before showtime for the general public. Not a member yet? Join today for only $50 a year to ensure you get priority entry.

No refunds or exchanges. If you cannot attend the screening, we will gratefully accept your purchase as a tax-deductible donation if you notify us at (213) 623-2489. Tickets are also transferable.

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