The Film Daily (1924)

Tuesday, November 11, 1924 Incorporations Albany — Chartered Pictures, New York. 100 shares common stock, no par value. Incorporators. L. G. Bernstein, W. G. Sands and H. Wisan. Attorneys, Rabinold & Scribner, New york. Albany — Chester Amusement Co., New York. Capital $5,000. Incorporators, M. H. Bergoffen, C. Cummings and B. B. Ottenberg. Attorney, A. M. Bloch, New York. Sacramento, Calif. — Wharton Film Classics, Inc. Capital $1 000,000.. Incorporators, T. W. Wharton, Dr. I. M. Burnside, N. P. McCabe, E. S. Ferguson and Dr. J. M. Carr. ; Albany — P. And S. Producing Corp., New York. Capital $15,000 Incorporators, L. Abrams, D. L. Budner and H. L. Guttner. Attoriiey, H. E. Budner, New York. .' Butterfield Interests In Detroit Detroit — The Butterfield interests have moved from Flint to this city, where they will occupy the fifth floor of the Insurance Exchange Bldg. The following subsidiary companies now have their headquarters here: Bijou Theatrical Enterprise Co., Lansing Arcade & Theater Co., Family Theater, Co., of Port Huron; Franklin Theater Co., Saginaw, and personal interests of W. S. Butterfield. Albany — Faust Theatrical Corp. New York. Capital $10,000. Incorporators, W. O. Lindsey, £. Eisner and P. J. White. Attorrvey, J. W Thompson, New York. Albany — R. and L. Amusement Co., New York. Capital $20/000. Incorporators, L. Fasserman,; N. Frankel and M. Sutta. Attorneys, Frankel nd Sutta, New York.. Albany — Hills-Strauss, New York "apital $10,000. Incorporators, A. Hills, B. Strauss and S. Beringer. Attorney, E. P. Kilroe, New York. Albany — Johnson Operating Corp., Brooklyn. Capital $10,000. Incororators, W. G. Twyford, J. J. Mc^ann and F. G. Colgan. Springfield, Ill.-^Sheridan Theater Torp., Chicago. Capital $10,000. In:orporators, Henry Lubliner, Joseph Trinz and Sol Lubliner. Albany — Picture Holdings, Inc. few York. 100 shares common stock, 10 par value. Albany — Rayart Syndicate, Corp.. few York. 100 shares cortimon stock, lo par value. Albany — Saugerties LTnited The ters, Inc., Saugerties. Capital $25,00. Albany — Aurora Buildiner Corp. last Aurora. Capital $100,000. Albany — Brancado Publishing Co.. Cings County. Capital $5,000. Albany — Walden United Theater, nc, Walden. Capital $25,000. Albany — Glen Cove Holding Co.. ;ien Cove. Capital $150,000. Albanv — Ken-Neck, Inc., Great feck. Capital $20,000. Dover. Del. — Slide Advertising Co. :apital $100,000. Montreal, Que. — Film De Luxe Co., -td., Montreal. Launchs One-Day Meetings Fred J. McConnell, short product sales manager for Universal inaugurated a new idea in sales control when he took a Friday train from New York to Detroit, to hold a one-day conference on Saturday. Sunday, he went to Cleveland to hold a conference yesterday. Next week, he expects to cover the Buffalo and Pittsburgh exchanges. 1st Nat'l Closes New Foreign Deals The following pictures have been sold by First National to foreign buyers: "Flowing Gold." "Torment," "A SeliJlade Failure," "Secrets," "Lillies ot the Field" and "Abraham Lincoln," for CzechoSlovaki. "A Son of the Sahara," "White Moth," "Secrets." "Lillies of the Field." "The Sea Hawk," "The Perfect Flapper," -Cytheiea," "Flowing Gold" and "Single Wives," for Russia and the Border States. "The Hottentot" for Egypt, Syria and Palestine A deal was closed for fiermuda, involving not less than 52. Will Urge Censor Repeal Albany, N. Y. — Governor Smith v.ill, in his message to the Legislature, again urge the abolishment of the M. P. Commission. He does not approve censorship and in all of his previous messages to the Legislature he has consistently recommended a repeal. In view of the fact that the Legislature will be Republican, the issue is in doubt. Sanford Engages George Levine Los Angeles — George Levine has been appointed sales manager for Sanford Prod, and is now making a tour of exchanges, screening the first two William (Bill) Mix Prod., '•Reckless Ridin' Bill" and "Let Him Buck." Sanford is also producing 12 two reel comedies featuring Billy Franey and Gene Crosby. Paramount Lists Bonus Winners Paramount bonus winners in the theater department for the second quarter of 1924 are: Thomas G. Coleman, Macon, Ga.; W. J. Melvin, St. Petersburg, Fla.; J. H. Stelling, Spartansburg, S. C; W. T. Murray, Atlanta, Ga.; Barry Burke, Ft. Worth, Texas; C. A. MacFarland, Houston, Tex., and George Brown, Charlotte, N. C. Plan to Boost Supper Hour Business iS fecial to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland, O. — Loew's Ohio Theaters, Inc., has extended the period during which matinee prices are maintained at the Stillman, State, Allen and Park from 5 P. M. until 6:30 P. M. The object of this is to boost business during the supper hour, and to relieve the congestion of the early evening show. Theater Changes Gillespie, III.— Horace Gre'en, formerly of Philadelphia, where he managed the Triangle office at one time, is the new manager of the Port the.ater. He has purchased an interest m the house. Colville, Wash. — The Colville, which for the past 13 years has been operated by H. D. Williams, has been sold to Flint & Girtaner, who own several other Coast houses. Norwalk, Cal.— -E. E. Beattie signed a long term lease for the theater building at 209 Front St., with George L. Smith. The new house will be known as the Norwalk. Thinks Tax Should Be Lifted Toronto— The Hon. W. S. Price Provincial Treasurer for Ontario, in a recent address at the banquet of the Ontario Provincial Ass'n, held at Brampton, Ont., declared that he would like to see all amusement taxes lifted and taxes imposed on other (ommodities, such as gasoline and automobile parts, etc. New England Studio Completed (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Boston — The Fellsway Realty Co. which purchased a large estate from the "Society Players," comprising ten acres, has installed complete new equipment in the studio building on the estate. The building has comlietely been remodeled so as to acctimniodatc several units. Altoona, Pa.— Milton H. Russell, manager of the Capitol and the Olympic, has resigned, thus severing his connection with the Notopoulos theatrical interests. Zelienople, Pa.— The Star, which has been owned and managed for several years by Peter Bruekman, has been sold to Harry Cumberland. Carbondale, 111.— I. W. Rodgers. president of the Gem Theater Co., of Cairo, has completed negotiations for the purchase of the Barth. Reward M. P. T. O. For Tax Saving Milwaukee — Many exhibitors are donating, voluntarily, contributions to the state M. P. T. O., as a mark of appreciation for the work done by the organization in effecting the removal of the seat tax. The contributions, in some cases, amount to as high as 25 per cent of the total saved since the repeal. Norwalk, Cal. — Manager Beattie is remodeling the Norwalk considerably. Festus, Md. — William A. Doerge is the new owner of the Opera House. I'^dinburg, III.— Edward M. Duffey has taken over the Opera House. Surgeon, Mo. — The Opera House lias been closed. Furnished or unfurnished office. Private entrance. Use of reception room if desired. Rent reasonable. Apply Box G 507 c/o FILM DAILY 71 W. 44th St. N. Y. C. As a play it grossed three millions — WITH SYD CHAPLIN watch for the screen version AMERICAN DISTRIBUTOR TO BE ANNOUNCED IDEAL FILMS. 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