Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1930)

82 Motion Picture News October 11 , 19 3 0 MANAGE!?!' ROUND TABLE CLUB CONSTANT INCREASE IN MEMBERS IS PROOF POSITIVE OF CLUB'S GREAT WORTH DON W. ROSS is the manager of the Regent Theatre in Harrisburg, Pa., that town famous for showmanship in the past. We hope that it is also going to harbor more of it, and we are sure that if it does (or perhaps it already does, Mr. Ross is going to be among the leaders. Why not send us in a line or two, Don. giving us the dope on it? And at the same time include your photo. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! WILLIAM F. NITSCHKE manages the Astoria Theatre in Astoria, Long Island, N. Y., and he is located in a place that affords him an opportunity for entering into the competition displayed by the rest of the showmen of his district. Though we haven't received any reports of late from the Astoria battle front, we are of the opinion that Mr. Nitschke is holding his own. Keep us in touch with your activity, Bill, so that we can get the low-down. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! A. M. JACOB manages the Istrione Theatre in Jackson, Miss., and from all accounts he is acquitting himself creditably. However, we do not expect you to believe our say so, we are going to present some of Mr. Jacob's work in a future issue of the Round Table and then you can see for yourself. And listen, "A. M.," don't be bashful about swamping us with material. We like it that way. -Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! FRED BREWER assists Al. Fourmet in the management of the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. According to Al, Mr. Brewer is a comer in the business and he thinks that we are going to hear a lot more of him. Oke, Fred, and remember to keep us posted so that we can keep tabs on your progress. These Showmen Say 'Aye >r K. E. WHEELER is the Assistant Manager of the Strand Theatre in Oswego, New York. Mr. Sarr, the manager of the house, gives him a great send-off, and if Wheeler lives up to it, we have an idea that he will be handling his own house before many moons go by. Keep us posted on what you are doing to help sell shows at the Strand, "K. E.," so that we can check up on your progress. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! W. L. CRULL, JR., manages the Strand Theatre in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Crull is an ardent booster of the Round Table, and now that he has become a member we feel that he is going to be an active contributor, too. He has been turning out some excellent work in his neighborhood, and when he passes some of it to Club headquarters we hope to find his photo included, together with some dope on himself. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! C. J. RUSSELL, Jr. comes to the Glub from the Opera House in Bangor, Maine, which he manages. And very capably. We have secured a little dope on what Mr. Russell is doing to keep his house before the residents of his town, and we shall present it to you on the Club pages in a future issue. And we hope that when he sends us in his next contribution, Mr. Russell, Jr., will also include his photo. — — — Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! EDWARD HART is the manager of the Academy Theatre in Newburgh, N. Y. From indications, it looks to us as though this city is now 100% Round Table, every showman in it being a Club member. Well, that gives them a chance to display some fast work to see who can rank as the leader of the group. How about you, Edward? Give us the lowdown on what you are doing, will you? Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! FRED THOMAS manages the Capitol Theatre in Winchester, Va. Fred comes to the Club also proposed by Frank Boucher. And, as we said before, when Frank proposes them we are glad to know we have acquired more live-wires, because he knows how to pick 'em. Listen, Mr. Thomas, we want to hear more from you very soon, so that we can pass along news of what you are doing. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! HARRY BACHMAN is the Assistant Manager of the Metropolitan Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Located in a big city and proposed for membership by Frank Boucher, it looks as though Mr. Bachman has made a very auspicious start as a Club member. Keep in touch with us, Harry, so that we can note your progress, will you? Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! RAY V. POWELL is the manager of the Tudor Theatre in New Orleans, La. Mr. Powell is no stranger to the Club and though this is his induction into membership, he has been represented on our pages before. However, since everyone must be represented here at some time or other, here you are, Ray. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! H. E. WEBSTER is the City Manager for Publix in Kankakee, III. He is located at the Majestic Theatre and the work he is turning out there more than proves why he was promoted to city manager. Listen Mr. Webster, give us some more dope on yourself and the live-wires working with you. THOMAS J. SIMMONS is the manager of the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton, Arkansas. We want to welcome Mr. Simmons into the Club and let him know that his membership boosts up our enrollment from his state another notch and if he keeps in step with the rest of the show ability being displayed there's going to be plenty of fireworks coming along. Send us in a photo of yourself, Tom, so that we can let the rest of the Club meet you. Wear Your Club Pin ! ! ! ABE SHERR is the manager of the Plaza Theatre in Milwaukee, Wis. We thought that we had just about received the membership application from every showman in Milwaukee, but we must have overlooked Abe. Well anyway, this should sign the town up as 100% Round Table, putting it right in the ranks with the other hustling towns who boast the same distinction. Welcome into the Club, Abe. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! WALTER W. MURPHY is the manager of the Roxy Theatre in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He has served many years in show business as a projectionist, shifting from there to his present position. He is very active at the Roxy and his future work will probably be productive of a number of slants on show selling, that will also help his fellow members. JOIN NOW!! Here's the Blank Application For Membership In "MANAGERS' ROUND TABLE CLUB" 729 Seventh Ave., New York City I hereby apply for membership in the Club. Name Theatre Address City State Position Wm. A. Johnston "Chick" Lewis Honorary Chairman Chairman WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?