Motion Picture Times (1931)

Page 18 O T I O N PICTURE '1' I M E S November 17, 1931. Check the Checkers Mope Being Planned New York — Two companies are considering a “checkup on the checkers” because of collusion alleged between checkers and exhibitors. It is difficult for distributors to get a square deal under present checking conditions, according to one executive. With many of the checkers getting only a few days’ work a week, and being paid about $4 or $5 a day out of the $7.50 which the agency charges the distributor, the tendency on the part of these employees to proposition theatre managers is said to be strong. In one instance it has been determined that, out of an average of $250 only $100 w’as reported to the exchange, the other $150 being split by the exhibitor and distributor. Operators to Help New York — In order to help relieve the unemployed all members of the I. A. T. S. E. and M. P. 0. have been instructed by William F. Canavan, president, to donate their services at the benefit performances planned during National Motion Picture Week. HERTZ TO HEAD New Director May Become Chairman New York — John Hertz of Yellow Taxi renown who last week replaced William H. English as a director on the Paramount board, is slated to head the board. English went off the finance committee to become chairman of the board of director's, a newly-created post filled until now by Adolph Zukor without title. Contrary to report the Paramount board remains in status quo numerically with Albert Lasker and William Wrigley, Jr., replacing A1 Kaufman and Daniel Frohman, resigned. The directors also declared a two and one-half per cent dividend, payable in stock on December 31 to stockholders of record as of December 4. It was stated that this is equivalent to one-fortieth of a share for each share outstanding. Neiv York it’s ~ ~ nIw FORREST HOTEL West 49th St., just off Broadway 300 large, outside rooms, each with private bath, shower, circulating ice water and RADIO. $/ .50 (Single .50 ' Double Suites for Parties of 2 or more $6.00 and up New York’s Best Hotel Value in the Heart of the Film and Theatre District. Before attending the theatre, dine in the MIRROR ROOM. Club Breakfast 25c up; Luncheon 65c up; Full Course Dinner $1.00. All meals served in room without extra charge. James A. Flood Manager LITTLE Ti[)S ~M MZ) I CLASSIFIED ADS lOc Per Wo d B BLD B B B I B Payable In Advance. Minimuit — $1.00. Display Rates on Rrgut-si. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ALL KINDS of theatre equipment and supplies. Write for prices. Queen Feature Service, Inc., Birmingham, Ala. (In business 18 years.) tf 5,000 BRAND NEW spring opera chairs at the greatest savings in prices ever offered. Fully 50 per cent below present prevailing prices while they last. A great opportunity. C. G. Demel, 845 South State St., Chicago. cll-17(4) GIANT RACON HORN and exciter, $125; film rewinder, $35. R. F. K., Exhibitors’ Forum, 1701 Blvd. Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 11-17 PACENT sound-on-film equipment. Guaranteed A-1 condition, $500 cash. Apollo Theatre, Oberlin, Ohio. 11-17 EXCELLENT sound on disc equipment; Moviephone, two turntables, two Utah, one Wright DeCoster, horns, amplifiers, new fader, six tube, all in A-1 condition. Reason for sale: Property bought out over our head. C. 0. Littlefield, Bryantville, Mass. 11-17 BARGAINS in new and used theatre equipment of all kinds, sound on film and disc. Tubes, new, 20 per cent off list; X-Cell photo cells unconditionally guaranteed for one year, $25 each. Motors, blowers, projection machines and seats. Independent Theatre Supply Co., 118 West 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. cl2-8(4) THEATRES FOR SALE PAYING THEATRES for sale in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Inquire Albert Goldman, 1402 Mailers Bldg., Chicago. 12-8 i POSITIONS WANTED LIVE WIRE THEATRE MANAGER desires position. Can put over any house regardless of local conditions. Publicity expert, community builder and organizer. Salary, commission or both. Will go anywhere. Best references. Age 39, married. Address THEATRE MANAGER, care Chamber of Commerce, Bellefontaine, Ohio. 11-24 EQUIPMENT WANTED WILL BUY standard unified organ; lift also. B-385, Associated Publications. 11-17 WANTED TO LEASE WELL-EQUIPPED house, about 400 seats in town of 2,500 or more. Give full details including terms in first letter. Box B, Michigan Film Review, 610 Film Exchange Bldg., Detroit, Mich. cll-24(2) ELECTRIC SIGNS MARQUEE ELECTRIC SIGN — Bargain; flashing effect, 100 interchangeable letters. About half regular price. Will install and guarantee. Size, 8-foot sides; 18foot front. E. Long, 9325 E. Forest, Detroit. Phone WHittier 1583. cll-17 THEATRICAL TRAILERS 714 c per word. No footage or card charge. 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Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Telephone Webster 2190 or 2002