Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)

60 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD October 6, 1928 J. C. Jenkins — His Colyum CLAY CENTER, KAN., Sept. 16, 1928. DEAR HERALD-WORLD: We found an old acquaintance here in Clay Center, C. E. Bomar, who operates the Lincoln theatre, and it was a surprise to us to run across him, for he had dropped clear out of our recollection. When a boy C. E. lived at Neligh and the town hasn't recovered from it yet. If there was any deviltry going on around town that he wasn't in, it was because he was mixed up in something worse and couldn't get there in time. He knew where every watermelon patch i was located for four miles around and many a dog knew just who it was tied a tin can on him. In conversation with his wife about his present conduct she admitted that he had improved some but would still bear watching. We are not just sure whether it was the drawing power of "The Winning of Barbara Worth" or the popularity of C. E. with the home folks that jammed the Lincoln to the doors, but since C. E. has become a member of the great HERALD-WORLD family we are willing to give him credit for a part of it at least. Anyhow we will commend him for his judgment in picking a good picture and joining the ranks of the advance thinkers. * * * We also enjoyed a visit with Floyd Schultz of the Rex theatre. Floyd is one of that kind of exhibitors who believe that the best is none too good for his patrons. His house indicates it and his programs prove it. Clay Center is a right smart town and she must be considered of some importance for Al Smith is to be here next Wednesday and that ought to swell Clay Center up considerable. We would like to stay over and see Al but we can't do it. Al will be disappointed but it's business before bunk with us. The old Snark theatre at Independence has been remodeled and is now known as the Best. The Best is operated by C. J. Caskey and is a ten and fifteen cent house, and from what we saw, it is doing a remarkable business. It was taxed to capacity the night we called, and we understand that it is a regular occurrence. This, in our judgment, is accounted for in a large measure by the popularity of both Mr. Caskey and his wife, both having devoted the better part of their lives to the amusement business. Mrs. Caskey at one time was connected with a ladies' trio that was headliner on the Chautauqua circuits throughout the country and Mr. Caskey was one of a quartet of entertainers that was known from coast to coast. Mrs. Caskey says her feet itch to get back before the footlights but C. J. seems well contented with present conditions. They are both delightful people to meet. * * * HOLTON, KAN., September 17. At Clay Center last night we heard Herb's speech at Newark, New Jersey, and tonight we heard AI's speech at Omaha, Nebraska. We have got to hand it to those two fellas, Gertie, they are both pretty foxy. Herb never mentioned his dry leanings in wet New Jersey and Al was as quiet as an oyster about his longings for the foot-rail and pretzel dish in dry Nebraska. Herb drew some vivid pictures of a full dinner pail with fried chicken and chocolate cake and Al told the boys how his heart bled for the poor downtrodden farmer and charged the republicans with criminal negligence for not holding the price of farm products and sowbelly up to a level with the prices of Buicks and Lincolns. Herb says if he is elected he will appoint a committee to work out some kind of salvation for the farmer just as soon as he is inaugurated and Al says he will beat Herb to it by appointing a similar committee as soon as the returns on election night show that he has been elected, that's what we call service, and it proves that our party is always about three jumps ahead of the hounds. * * * We are strong for committees ourself, and it is our firm conviction that both parties have overlooked the most important issue before the country today. How about a committee to look into that Hickman case in California? Probably a committee could have expedited matters somewhat in the Leopold and Loeh cases in Chicago. It might be well also to have a committee inquire into the matter of organized crime levying tribute on honest business that it may be immune from theft and plunder. For many years England and France paid tribute to the Tripolitan pirates to keep them from plundering their shipping on the high seas, but when they demanded tribute from (Continued on next page) story full of auto chases and fist fighu and crazy mixupe which tickles the kid., and fairly entertains the adult*. Pretty (rood but not as good as "White Pant* Willie." Mary Brian is in this, which helps. Johnny spins a wicked hoof in this. — Philip Rand. Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. THE PATENT LEATHER KID: Richard Barthelrness July 22. Very good picture. Had very good crowd and people all liked it. Richard Barthelmess lad Molly O'Day almost perfect. Twelve reels. — John Mraz, Colton theatre, Colton, Wash. — General patronage. HOME MADE: Johnny Hlnes— This isn't so hot. Johnny starts for the city to sell mother's preserves and save her from the poorhouse. On the train ho sneaks out of paying his fare by a cheap trick. Arriving In tho city he puts the preserves over, 'hen forgets all about hlB poor old mother. — JRoy W. Adams, Pastime theatre. Mason, Mich.— General patronage. AMERICAN BEAUTY: Billie Dove— Fair picture; pleaded the ladles quite well. — Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre. Mason, Mich. General patronage. Fox GIRL SHY COWBOY: Rex Bell— 70%. September 8. Fair Western, but brought in the crowd. Five reels. — A. G. Hooper, Ideal theatre, Stanwood, Wash. — Small town patronage. STREET ANGEL: Gaynor-Farrell— 40%. September 1 7-19. Good picture, but not up to "Seventy Heaven." Acting splendid. Nine reels. — A. G. Hooper, Ideal theatre, Stanwood, Wash. — Small town patronage. THE ESCAPE: Virginia Valli— 72%. September 17-18. Just a fair program picture. Six reels. — John Kamuda, Grand theatre, Indian Orchard. Mass. — General patronage. PAID TO LOVE: George O'Brien— 25%. September 21. This Is a splendid picture. Story good and cast fine. Very satisfactory program picture. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre. Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. DAHEDEVIL'S REWARD: Tom Mix September 22. Jiwt a Western but Tom Mix is a favorite and It Won 't Be Long Now! NOVEMBER 3 That's the Date What Date? 9 9 9 • • • gets them in. Five reels. — Mrs. C. Knox, Star theatre, Villa Grove, 111.— General patronage. THE GAY RETREAT: Special cast— Good war comedy, funny all through and winds up with a big laugh. — Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre. Mason. Mich. — General patronage. FLEETWING: Barry Norton — Good action' drama. Norton is fair and Dorothy Janis, the girl, is pretty. It's really a Western in an Arabian setting. Fleetwing is a white horse who can out run an aeroplane, almost. — Roy W. Adams, Pastime theatre, Mason, Mich. — General patronage. WHY SAILORS GO WRONG: — This is a clever comedy drama crammed full of thrills and laughter. The two pals, the Jew and Irish boy are extra, the girl star, Sally Phipps, her beautiful face is worth the price of admission alone. Yeu have nothing to fear in this one. — -Walter Odom and Sons, Dixie theatre, Durant, Miss. — General patronage. NO OTHER WOMAN: Dolores Del Rio— This picture is good and interesting all along from start to finish, good draw for the second night, no ugly fools in this one to scare the little folks and disgust the grown ups. Just a nice sweet love picture. — Walter Odom and Sons, Dixie theatre, Durant, Muss. — General patronage. EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE: George O'Brien— September 11-12-13. Some of them liked this, others didn't. The drunk scenes were objectionable, so many patrons don't like these drunk scenes in pictures, why use such 6cenes ? Print and photography good. Nine reels. — P. G. Held, Strand theatre, Griswold, la. — General patronage. A THIEF IN THE DARK: Special cast— Good mystery comedy, very well made. Good entertainment.— Roy W. Adam6, Pastime theatre, Mason, Mich. — General patronage. THE LAST TRAIL: Tom Mix— Tom Mix, Zane Grey combination. It's a corker. Tom does some great riding. The stage coach race is a fast and thrilling affair. This is one of Tom's best and can't find a thing to find fault about and lots of things to praise. Book it. — Phillip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. — General patronage. ANKLES PREFERRED: Madge Bellamy— A corking good little six reel comedy draw. The picture was complimented highly and my crowd like Miss Bellamy fine. Fox pictures all draw well for me. Six reels. — J. A. D. Herrington, Gem theatre. Pontotoc, Miss. — General patronage. Gotham UNITED STATES SMITH: Kenneth HarlandA dandy picture with a lot of action. Seven reels. — John Kamuda, Strand theatre. Indian Orchard, Mass. — General patronage. Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer TELLING THE WORLD: William Haines— 75%. September 18-19. Here is the best Haines picture of the past year. Haines is typical of his other features but the story has, during the final scenes, dramatic situations that were distinctly absent in his former vehicles. Seven reels. — Homer P. Motley. Princess theatre, Buchanan. Mich. — Small town patronage. THE BIG CITY: Lon Chaney— 76%. September 15. A very good Chaney picture. Chaney's very well liked in these parts. Seven reels. — John Kamuda. Grand theatre. Indian Orchard. Mass. — General patronage. SLIDE, KELLY, SLIDE: William Haines— 70%. September 8. Very good and well liked by the base