Exhibitor's Trade Review (Sep-Nov 1921)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitor's Trade Review
Date:
Sep-Nov 1921
Publisher:
New York, Exhibitor's trade review, inc.
Volume:
Exhibitor's Trade Review (Sep-Nov 1921)
Leaf #:
000527
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
In late-1916, Exhibitor's Trade Review entered a crowded market of weekly motion picture trade publications that already included the Moving Picture World, Motion Picture News, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motography, along with theatre and vaudeville-oriented papers that covered film, such as Variety, the Billboard, and the New York Clipper. To gain market share and differentiate itself from competitors, Exhibitor's Trade Review pursued a variety of tactics -- some constructive (gathering allies among exhibitor organizations), others destructive (smearing the reputations of competing trade papers and certain film companies that refused to buy advertising). Despite the behind-the-scenes controversies, though, Exhibitor's Trade Review appears to have, in the words of Alan Gevinson, 'established itself legitimately in its role as advisor to and fighter for the independent exhibitor.' All the issues that mattered to independent exhibitors were covered, including censorship, taxes, distributor contracts, piano accompaniment, and, of course, the films. In 1926, Exhibitor's Trade Review ceased weekly publication and only offered the daily service, Exhibitor's Daily, which was acquired a few years later by Martin Quigley as he attempted to consolidate the industry's trade papers under his control. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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October 15, 1921 BETTER THEATRES AND EQUIPMENT 1413 THE INDUSTRY'S LIVEST MARKETPLACE Theatres Wanted and For Sale — Construction News— Business RecordsSituations Wanted— Help Wanted— New Firms — Equipment Exchange The rate for classified advertising in this section is 4 cents per word, payable in advance. Special rates for long time contracts upon application. New Theatres BALTIMORE, MD.— E. J. Wiley, 800 Equitable Bldg., will erect Iris at 4007 Frederick Road. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— New house going up at Broadway and Valley Streets. HARRISBURG, PA.— Peter Magaro building the Regent. Lawrie & Lappley, architects. HARTFORD, CONN.— Morse & Breault, this city, have contract for new house. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Hoffman, Henon Co., this city, drawing plans for new house at 1825 Market Street. HARTFORD, CONN.— E. T. Wiley drawing plans for house at Park and Broad Streets for A. M. Shuman and associates. LOS ANGELES, CAL. — Schulze & Weaver, New York City, drawing plan for new Curran Theatre to cost $500,000. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — American Theatre, Nicollet and Lake Streets, will be remodeled. CHICAGO, ILL.— Architect Henry L. Newhouse, this city, drawing plans for new house to cost $500,000 at Michigan Avenue and 110th Place. WILKES-BARRE, PA.— New Timony Theatre nearing completion. DEPEW, _ N. Y.— Divorzabowski & Glanz planning new house. CHEVY CHASE, D. C— New house is being completed. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — I W. Levin, 1011 Chestnut Street, drawing plans for house at 84th and Eastwick Streets. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y.— Robert D. Kohn, architect, New York City, planning house at 361 Broadway N. W. Changes WATERLOO, IND.— Lyric is making improvements. SIOUX CITY, IA.— Model is reopening after many changes. ORTONVILLE, MINN. — McCarthy Theatrical Co. has purchased Metropolitan. COLTON, S. D.— Opera house being remodeled. MINIER, ILL.— W. W. Peine, manager American, will move house. WALKERTON, IND.— Oliver undergoing extensive changes. ST. LOUIS, MO.— City Wide Amusement Co. has bought Manchester. FOREST PARK, IND.— Circle Theatre reopens. COLUMBIA, MO.— Hall has reopened. MILWAUKEE, WIS.— Ralph Wettstein is manager of Merrill, succeeding Harry Hart. BLOOMFIELD, IA. — Henry Wishard has sold Wishard. CHARFIELD, IA.— W. C. Lynch has purchased the Opera House show. GRAND HAVEN, MICH. — American Amusement Co. has bought Temple. MERRILL, IA.— V. Watson has leased the Rex. MENDON, ILL.— L. L. Cunningham has bought local house. BOWLING GREEN, O.— Del Mar Theatre has changed hands. LAKE FOREST, ILL.— Le Luxe Theatre undergoing extensive repairs. DAVENPORT, IA.— Blanchard Amusement Co. has changed name to Lane Amusement Co. ENGLEWOOD, ILL.— E. A. R. house has changed management. POCAHONTAS, ARK.— Gem Theatre has been sold. LOGAN, IA. — Pastime has been sold to C. A. Duffield. WOODWARD, OKLA.— James W. Carrigan has purchased the Pastime from T. C. Leachman. WINFIELD, KAN.— The Grand Theatre has been opened by Oscar Zimmerman. NORCATUR, KAN.— Rex has been sold by C. L. Dick to C. W. Craig. LUCAS, KAN.— Lawrence Gilbreath of the Queen Theatre has sold his interest in the house to G. G. Hadlock. The theatre will be remodeled. CHEROKEE, OKLA.— Charlie Wilson has purchased the Crystal Airdome and will operate the same in connection with his Palace Theatre. PAULS VALLEY. OKLA — J. E. Jones and Sam Kendall sold their Victory to J. C. Jenson. ALVA, OKLA.— G. A. Harryman has purchased the Liberty and will make a number of improvements. PHILADELPHIA.— The Paschall and 58th Street Theaters, until recently conducted by the Stanley Company have been taken over by S. Epstein. ELDORADO, KAN.— The Strand has been sold by W. L. Baldridge to C. N. Ewing. READING, PA.— Title to the Lyric Theatre, 806-810 Penn Street, has been given by Mrs. Annie G. Fricker to her two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Mull and Miss Annie F. Fricker. SCRANTON, PA.— The new Miles Theatre here is nearing completion and will be open about Oct. 15. The ceiling of the main auditorium will be the chief architectural feature. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA. — The White, St. Peter Street, is fast nearing completion. Additional exits ordered by the State authorities must be placed but this work will be done in two weeks and the playhouse should be ready for use early in October. SHAMOKIN, PA.— The Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises, Inc., has reopened the old Family Theatre, after extensive improvements and has rechristened the playhouse the Strand Theatre. FIRES MARSHFIELD, WIS.— Adler Theatre damaged. Loss $6,000. LUMA, N. M. — Majestic damaged $20,000, supposedly defective wiring. PEORIA, ILL.— Princess Theatre slightly damaged. FRACKVILLE, PA.— Opera House slightly damaged. EUFALA, OKLA.— Palace Theatre damaged $3,000. Automatic fire shutters in booth worked perfectly. MADILL, OKLA. — The Princess was completely destroyed by fire. Amount of loss not learned. POSITION WANTED Manager — Operator — Publicity Exprrt. Over ten years' experience, desires permanent position in town of 10,000 or over. Expert Sign and Poster Artist, Lobby Displays and Street Ballyhoos. Last position over two years; excellent references. Salary in keeping with my ability. E. M. Berg, 517 Church St., Lynchburg, Vau Motion Picture Equipment Twenty rebuilt Power, Motiograph, Edison a«i other machines at half price. Arc light, c«lcium or mazda light. Gas machines and i«»v plies, 200 reels of film in singles and two to five reel features. Supplies and equipment. Bargain lists free. NATIONAL EQUIPMENT CO. 409 West Michigan St., Dulntli, Mima*. Latest Achievement In Ticket Selling Machines The New 1922 Automaticket Register Send for prices and full particulars Automatic Ticket Register Corporation 1784 Broadway' , \ New York THEATRE SPECIALISTS 8v^irI2oostheatres C. HOWARD CRANE, Architect ELMER GEORGE KIEHLER, Associate CYRIL E. SCHLEY DETROIT CLEVELAND CHICAGO WINDSOR, ONTARIO