The Moving Picture Weekly (1919-1922)

Vol. 15, No. 7 The Moving Picture Weekly 15 What Universal Exhibitors Are Doing Re-opens Theatre Charles DePaul, of Dreamland Theatre, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., has taken over the Princess Theatre, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and after extensive repairs and alterations has re-opened one of the prettiest little houses in New Ontario. Business is greatly increasing and the patronage is much more select than ever before. Mr. DePaul is a great Dean fan, having run every one of her pictures in Michigan and is hot after "Wild Honey" for his new house in Soo, Ont. Universal welcomes Mr. DePaul and wishes him success. Books Two Jewels Mr. Gus Schochow, Bijou Theatre, Wausau, Wis., has contracted for "Wild Honey" and "Man to Man." Runs "U" Week This week the Bijou Theatre, Winnipeg, ran an all Universal program, "Beautiful Gambler" and a monkey comedy. The house's beautiful front attracted much attention. Hippodrome, Fort Worth, Texas, Designs Beautiful ''Conflict" Front An Apology Our apologies to Frank D. Adams. In a recent issue of the Moving Picture Weekly, in alluding to the phenomenal business he did with Harry Carey in "The Fox," we most unceremoniously transferred the Orpheum Theatre, of which Mr. Adams is the manager, from Waycross, Georgia, where it has been domiciled for some little time, to the State of Colorado. ALL RIGHT, ALBRIGHT! H. J. Gould, Manager of Hippodrome Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas, Is Deserving of Great Credit for His Artistic and Compelling Front for Priscilla Dean's Recent Universal-Jewel "Conflict." Erwin F. Albright, Proprietor of Gayety Theatre, Toledo, Ohio, Submits This Clever Cartoon on "Foolish Wives." Let it be understood we have no possible interest in boosting the State of Colorado. Furthermore, the error occurred in a piece of drawn copy, therefore we can't blame it on the printer. Kindly forgive us, Mr. Adams, and take a tip from us: Your gang seems to like Harry Carey. Book "Man to Man." It is his next big picture and should be a clean-up for you. The Prodigal Returns Lome Burk, of the Star Theatre, Blind River, Canada, an old "U" customer who has been off the books for more than two years, has returned with the booking of ten Jewels and more to follow as soon as he can get the open time. Doing Good Work Steve Berris, proprietor of Lincoln Theatre, Lincoln, 1111., is providing Lincoln with a playhouse that will be the civic pride of his town. Purchases Theatre The corporation headed by Mr. Gregory has purchased the De Luxe Theatre at Hammond, Ind., which gives his organization control of all Hammond houses with the exception of the Bijou Theatre. Playhouse Opens The New Lorraine Theatre, Hoopeston, 111., seating 1,000, opened its doors Monday night, March 6. J. R. Boord is manager. Three changes a week is the policy of this magnificent theatre. Sees Improvement Leo Bernstein of the Capitol Theatre, Springfield, 111., was a visitor at Danville recently. Looks as if he is going to branch out. Mr. Bernstein claims business in Springfield is on the upward jump. Exhibitor 111 Mr. Carl Mueller, manager of the Elite Theatre, Waukegan, 111., is confined to the hospital. Books Super-Jewel John Herziger of the Doty and Neenah Theatres, Neenah, Wis., has given Universal's Milwaukee Exchange his deposit check on "Foolish Wives," which he contracted for recently. Visits Exchange Manager Petrie, Lyric Theatre, East Moline, was a visitor to Universal's Chicago Exchange recently.