Motography (Jul-Dec 1914)

10 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XII, No. 24. Motography's M. P. Theater Directory ILLINOIS. DANVILLE (27,871) Colonial Theater, E. Main St., remodeled 20x130, investment $8,000. Nine shows, (v) 45 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x14, throw 90 ft. Piano and Drum. Seats 350 @ 5c. O. L. Jarodski, owner. Employs 8. 31. EASTON (407) Gem Theater, remodeled, investment $1,000. Three shows, 40 min. Changes three times a week. Screen 14x14, throw 45 ft. Piano and Drum. Seats 150 @ 10c. E. V. Furrer, mgr. Employs 5. 31 FORREST (967) Varsity Theater, remodeled 30x100, investment $1,000. Two shows, (v) 1% hrs. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x10, throw 50 ft. Piano and drum. Seats 250 @ 5-10c. C. E. Buckley, mgr. Employs 6. 52. GALESBURG (22,089) Nickelodeon Theater, 53 S. Cherry St., remodeled 80x30, investment $5,000. Twelve shows, 30 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 11x9, throw 60 ft. Piano and Drum. Seats 200 @ 5c. W. J. and E. K. Kennedy, owners. Employs 7. 31. GALVA (2,498) Princess Theater, permanent 24x100, investment $3,000. Six shows, (v) 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x13, throw 70 ft. Piano. Seats 305 @ 10c. E. M. and C. G. Hutchinsen, owners. Employs 6. 31. GALVA (2,498) Columbine Photoplay Theater, North Side, remodeled 21x80, investment $2,000. Five shows, 45 min. Screen 12x14, throw 52 ft. Piano, Drums and Bells. Seats 250 @ 5-10c. B. P. Dexter and P. Spaulding, owners. Employs 3. 51. GENEVA (2,451) Geneva Theater, 100 State St., remodeled 22x86. investment $1,200. Pour shows, 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 11x13, throw 80 ft. Piano and Trap Drums. Seats 200 @ 10c. O. B. Studley, owner. Employs 5. 31. GREENFIELD (1,161) Opera House, remodeled 45x80, investment $2,500. Two shows, (v) 1 hr. Changes twice per week. Screen 9%xl4, throw 55 ft. Seats 375 @ 10c. Piano. Kincaid & Metcalf. Employs 4. HINSDALE (2,451) Hinsdale Theater, permanent. Continuous show, 1 hr. 10 min. Changes daily. Seats 300 @ 10c. Piano. American Theater Co.. prop. Employs 8. JACKSONVILLE (15,326) Lyric Theater, remodeled 20x195. Five shows. 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 8x12, throw 84 ft. 6 in. Piano. Seats 300 @ 5c. Jacoby & Thompson, owners. Employs 6. 52. JOLIET (34,670) Ruby Theater, 303 Ruby St., permanent 22x120, investment $1,200. Three shows, 1 hr. Changes five time* a week. Screen 10x11, throw 70 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 230 @ 5e. Kelly & Wiesniesky, owners. Employs 6. 31. LIBFRTYVILLE (1,724) Lyric Theater, remodeled 20x60. Five shows, 55 min. Changes daily. Screen 9x12, throw 48 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 140 @ 10c. J. T. Robertson, owner. Employs 5. 31. LINCOLN (10,892) Empire Theater, 119 S. Kickpoo St., remodeled 20x115, investment $3,000. Five shows, (v) 55 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x12, throw 93 ft. Orchestra. Seats 425 @ 5c. Bennis & Noses, owners. Employs 6. 31. MACOMB (5,774) Grand Theater, remodeled 20x119, investment $1,800. Three shows, (v) 70 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x14. throw 78 ft. Orchestra. Seats 380 @ 10c. H. B. Frank, owner. Employs 6. 42. MACOMB (5,774) Family Theater, 30 West Side Square, remodeled 20x110. investment $1,000. Four shows, (v) 1 hr. The information appearing on this page and that which will follow in subsequent editions of Motography has been secured by co-operation with our subscribers. We have thousands of similar reports which should be of great value to the motion picture trade field. Corrections and additions are invited. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x12, throw 75 ft. Orchestra. Seats 450 @ 5-10c. M. J. Meyers, owner. EmPloys 4. 31 MARSHALL (2,569) Pythian Temple Theater, permanent 44x122, investment $15,000. Three shows, (v) 1% hrs. Changes four times a week. Screen 15x18, throw 65 ft. Orchestra. Seats 750 @ 5-10c. S. O. Tibbs, owner. Employs 10. 42. MARSHALL (2,569) Jiggles Theater, 607 Main St., remodeled 24x122, investment $800. • Five shows, (v) 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 13x18, throw 90 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 250 @ 10c. S. O. Tibbs, owner. Employs 6. 31. METROPOLIS (4,655) Elite Theater, permanent 37x95, investment $2,000. Two shows, (v) 1% hrs. Changes six times per week. Screen 12x20, throw 65 ft. Seats 450 @ 5-10c. Piano. James Slick, prop. Employs 6. McLEANSBORO (1,796) Elite Theater, remodeled 26x100, investment $1,000. Six shows, 50 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 18x14, throw 61 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 200 @ 10c. J. M. Hobbs and Vaughan, owners. Employs 8. 31. MOMENCE (2,201) Theatorium, Range St., remodeled 65x30, investment $1,000. Three shows, 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 10x12, throw 40 ft. Piano. Seats 150 @ 10c. H. E. Hoag, owner. Employs 5. 31. MT. CARMEL (6,934) Thomas' Five-Cent Theater, 402 Main St., remodeled 20x70, investment $1,500. Nine shows, 45 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x14, throw 67 ft. Piano and Trap Drums. Seats 215 @ 5c. T. O. Thomas, owner. Employs 5. 31. MURPHYSBORO (7,485) Comedy Theater. Eleventh and Jocust Sts. , remodeled 45x 90, investment $2,000. Four shows, 1% hrs. Changes three times a week. Screen 20x20, throw 80 ft. Orchestra. Seats 215 @ 5-lOc. W. F. Tieford. owner. Employs 6. 101. NEWTON (2,108) Gem Theater, North Side Square, remodeled 20x150, investment $1,000. Two shows, 1% hrs. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x12, throw 93 ft. Piano. Seats 275 @ 5-10c. S. D. Pidge, owner. Employs 4. 31. NOKOMIS (1,872) Holmes Opera House. permanent 52x90, investment $16,000. Two shows, (v) 1% hrs. Changes six times per week. Screen 15x18. throw 65 ft. Seats 700 @ 5c. Piano. W. A. Holmes, prop. Employs 4. PEKIN (9,897) Standard Theater, Cor. Capitol and Elizabeth Sts., permanent 50x100. Two shows, (v) 1% hrs. Changes dally. Screen 20xlS, throw 50 ft. Orchestra. Seats 628 @ 10c. C. F. Dittmer, mgr. Employs 14. 31. PONTIAC (6,090) Bond Theater, 301 W. Madison St., remodeled 40x76. Three shows, 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 8x10, throw 45 ft. Seats 282 @ 5c. Orchestra. F. M. Boyd, prop. Employs 7. SALEM (2,699) Bijou Theater, remodeled 32x80, investment $1,200. Five shows, 35 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x12, throw 60 ft. Orchestra. Seats 300 @ 5c. Joe M. Morrow, owner. Employs 5. 31. SHELBYVILLE (3.590) Cozy Photo-Play Theater, 2004 VV. Main St., permanent 26xS8, investment $7,000. Three shows, (v) 1 hr. 10 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x14, throw 75 ft. 6 in. Piano and Traps. Seats 275 @ 10c. Morrow & Hahn, owners. Employs 4. 52. SPRINGFIELD (51.678) Lyric Theater, 223 S. Fifth St.. remodeled 40x75, investment $2,000. Thirteen shows. Changes daily. Screen 10x14, throw 64 ft. Electric Piano. Seats 400 @ 5c. H. T. Loper, owner. Employs 8. 101. VERSAILLES (557) Opera House, remodeled 32x60, investment $700. Two shows a week, 1 hr. Changes two times a week. Screen 12x16, throw 50 ft. Piano. Seats 500 @ 10c. Bond & Glaze, owners. Employs 5. 41. VILLA GROVE (1.S2S) Lyric Theater, remodeled 25x75, investment $1,200. Three shows, (v) 1 hr. 20 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x14. throw 60 ft. Orchestra. Seats 300 @ 5-10c. McCoy & Mann, owners. Employs 5. 31. INDIANA. ALBANY (1.289) New Star Theater, remodeled 35x110, investment $1,200. Three shows, (v) 1 hr. Changes six times per week. Screen 12x16. throw 72 ft. Seats 250 @ 5-10-15C Piano. C. A. Duffy, mgr. Employs 7. 121. ARGOS (1,088) Vaudette Theater, remodeled 22x60, investment $800. Three shows, (v) 1>4 hrs. Changes six times a week. Screen Sxl2, throw 60 ft. Piano. Seats 150 @ 5-10c. R. A. Kuhn. owner. Employs 4. 31. ATTICA (3,335) Arcade Theater, remodeled 22x90. Four shows. 40 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 13x13, throw 60 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 139 @ 5c. M. R. Williamson, owner. Employs 5. 31. ATTICA (3,335) Theatorium Theater, Perry St., remodeled. Four shows, 45 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x12, throw 60 ft. Piano and Traps. Seats 175 @ 5c. B. F. Hittle. owner. Employs 5. 31. BEDFORD (8,716) Colonial Theater. 1013 W. Sixteenth St., remodeled 26x65, investment $1,000. Four shows, 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x13, throw 55 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 230 @ 5-10c. Chas. Oakley, mgr. Employs 7. 52. BEDFORD (8.716) Crystal Theater, 10121014 W. 16th St., permanent 35x85, investment $5,000. Four shows, 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 11x13, throw 69 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 280 @ 5-10c. Chas. Oakley, mgr. EmPloys 7. 52. BLOOMFIELD (8,S38) Colonial Theater. remodeled 22xS0. investment $900. Four shows, (v) 30 min. Changes daily. Screen 12x16, throw 50 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 200 @ 5-lOc. Haines & Knox, owners. Employs 6. 31. BRADFORD ( ) Grand Theater. West Side Square, permanent 26%xl00. Ten shows, 40 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x15, throw S3 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 300 @ 5c. Chas. D. Murray, owner. Employs 10. 31. DUGGER (1,226) Cozy Theater, permanent 20x120, investment $2,200. Three shows, (v) 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x15, throw 80 ft. Orchestra. Seats 300 @ 10c. Dan Griffiths, owner. Employs 6. 52. ELWOOD (11,028) Lyric Theater, permanent 22x90, investment $2,500. Nine shows, 45 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x12, throw 80 ft. Orchestra. Seats 300 @ 5c. H. F. Mosiman, owner. Employs S. 31. EVANSVILLE (69,647) Main Theater, 414 Main St.. remodeled 20x100, investment $5,000. Fourteen shows, 40 min. Changes daily. Screen 9x12, throw 70 ft. Piano and Graphophone. Seats 185 @ 5c. D. C. Haynes, owner. Employs 6. 31. 8ARRETT (4,149) Royal Theater. Randolph St.. remodeled 25x80, investment $2,500. Six shows, 50 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 12x15, throw 70 ft. Piano and Violin. Seats 280 @ 5c. C. J. Rollins, owner. Employs 6. 52. GAS CITY (3,224) Nu Sho Theater. Box 147, remodeled 22x80. Three shows. Hi hrs. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x12, throw 60 ft. Orchestra. Seats 175 @ 5c. W. Stewart, owner. Employs 6. 52. INDIANAPOLIS (233,650) My Theater, 1075 Udell St.. permanent 29x125, investment $4,500. Three shows, 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 10x13, throw 107 ft. Seats 650 at 5c. Piano. Ed. J. Addy, mgr. Employs 5. 529. INDIANAPOLIS (233,650) Green's Theater, 1044-46 Virginia Ave., permanent 40x125, investment $15,000. Three shows. 1 hr. Changes daily. Screen 14x18, throw 90 ft. Drums and Piano. Seats 570 <8> 5c. Frank Green, owner. Employs 10. 41. KOKOMO (17,010) Star Theater, Cor. Walnut and Buckeye, remodeled 22x87. investment $2,500. Fourteen shows, 40 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x14, throw 67 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 197 @ 5c. Bert Hicks, mgr. Employs 9. 101. LAFAYETTE (20,081) Lyric Theater. 632 Main St.. remodeled 23x50, investment $1,500. Ten shows, 40 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 14x16, throw 45 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 150 (35c. Roy M. Johnson, owner. Employs 5. 31. LOWFLL (1,235) Lowell Opera House, permanent 50x80, investment $300. Two shows, 1 hr. Changes three times a week. Screen 10x10, throw 48 ft. Piano and Violin. Seats 450 @ 10c. Foster * Hildebrandt, owners. Employs 5. 31. MENTONE (728) Crystal Theater, remodeled 25x60. Three shows, (v) Wi hrs. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x12, throw 4S ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 175 @ 5-10c. Scott Pontius, owner. Employs 6. 41. MONTPELIER (2.786) Star Theater. 211 S. Main St., remodeled 24x70, investment $2,000. Four shows, 40 min. Changes six times a week. Screen 9x11, throw 66 ft. Piano and Drums. Seats 175 @ 5c. L. E. Harding, owner. Employs 6. 31. NEW CASTLE (9,446) Theatorium Theater, Cor. Broad and Fifteenth St., remodeled, investment $2,000. Two shows. 1 hr. Changes six times a week. Screen 10x12. throw 69 ft. Piano. Seats 200 @ 5c. Schmidt Bros., owners. Employs 5. 81. (To be continued.) Information for Motography's M. P. Theater Directory Name of Theater Address Town State Are you Incorporated? Investment. What other houses do you operate? When was the house built? 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