Show World (November 1909)

18 THE SHOW WORLD November 20, 1909 . EXCHANGES American Film Exchange, 650 Wabash Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Anti-Trust Film Exchange, 77 South Clark St., Chicago, Ill. UnmkAi>A Bijou Film & Amusement Co., Kansas City, Mo. Memners —- of Chicago Film Exchange, 46 Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Ill. Chicago Film Exchange, Westory Bldg., Washington, D. C. Chicago Film Exchange, 14th and Douglas Sts., Omaha, Neb. Chicago Film Exchange, Stahlman Bldg., Nashville, Tenn. Chicago Film Exchange, Candler Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. Chicago Film Exchange, Atlas Block, Salt Lake City, Utah. Chicago Film Exchange, 1632 Curtis St., Denver, Colo. Chicago Film Exchange, Pacific Block, San Francisco, Cal. Cincinnati Film Exchange, 214 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio. II a I Cline, Eugene, 59 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. naiiunai ~ Independ¬ ent Picture Alliance Consolidated Amusement Co., 28 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Dixie Film Co., Maison Blanche Bldg., New Orleans, La. Eagle Film Exchange, 143 N. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Eagle Film Exchange, Baltimore, Md. Eagle Film Service, 632 Worcester Bldg., Portland, Ore. Empire Film Co., 150 E. 14th St., New York City. Exclusive Film Co., 225 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Globe Film Service, 107 E. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Globe Film Service, Denver, Colo. Globe Film Service, Louisville, Ky. Globe Film Service, Oklahoma City, Okla. Globe Film Service, Sioux Falls, S. D. Great Western Film Service, 59 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Greene, W. E., 223 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Greene, W. E., 511 Congress St., Portland, Me. Great Eastern Film Co., 21 E. 14th St., New York City. Independent Western Film Exch., McKay Bldg., Portland, Ore. Independent Film Exchange, Bijou Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Laemmle Film Service, 196 Lake St., Chicago, Ill. Laemmle Film Service, Evansville, Ind. Laemmle Film Service, Minneapolis, Minn. Laemmle Film Service, Omaha, Neb. Laemmle Film Service, 111 E. 14th St., New York City. Laemmle Film Service, Portland, Ore. Laemmle Film Service, Salt Lake City, Utah. Michigan Film & Supply Co., Union Trust Bldg., Detroit, Mich. Morgan-Fearis, Kansas City, Mo. Morgan-Fearis, 311 Elm St., Dallas, Tex. Morgan-Fearis, Oklahoma City, Okla. I Morgan-Fearis, 1230 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. New Jersey Film Rental Co., 214 6th Ave., New York City. Pacific Film Exchange, Seattle, Wash. Park Film Exchange, Gem Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia Projection Co., 64 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Film Exchange, 14 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Royal Film Service, 188 Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Royal Film Service, St. Louis, Mo. Royal Film Service, Ft. Worth, Tex. Superior Film & Supply Co., Toledo, Ohio. Swanson, Wm. H. & Co., 164 Lake St., Chicago, Ill. Swanson, Wm. H. & Co., 200 N. 7th Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Swanson, Wm. H. & Co., 106 S. 14th St., Omaha, Neb. Sun, Gus, Springfield, Ohio. Toledo Film Exchange, Toledo, Ohio. Unique Film & Construction Co., 79 Dearborn St., Chicago, I1L U. S. Film Exchange, 132 Lake St., Chicago, Ill. Wichita Film & Supply Co., Wichita, Kas. Wagner Film Amusement Co., St. Louis, Mo. Wolverine Film Exchange, Detroit, Mich. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Actophone Co., 573 11th Ave., New York City. Brinkmier, Theo., 1414 Market St., Wheeling, W. Va. Carson Co., 1402 Broadway, New York City. Chicago Film Exchange, 46 Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Ill. Columbia Cinematograph Co., Petersburg, W. Va. Columbia Film Co., 301 W. 37th St., New York City. Exclusive Film Co., 225 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Film Import & Trading Co., 127 E. 23rd St., New York City. Great Northern Film Co., 7 E. 14th St., New York City. Independent Film Mfg. Co., Ill E. 14th St., New York City. Horsley Mfg. Co., Bayonne, N. J. International P. & P. Co., Schiller Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Lumiere Co., 31 E. 27th St., New York City. New York Motion Picture Co., 429 6th Ave., New York City. Powers Co., 241st and Richardson Ave., New York City. Thanhouser Co., 205 W. 94th St., New York City. Travergraph Co., 9th Ave. and 15th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. U. S. Film Co., Feder Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio. World Film Mfg Co., Portland, Ore. MACHINE MANUFACTURERS. Viascope Mfg. Co., 112 Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. Knaak Co. (Peerless), Oshkosh, Wis. EXHIBITORS BEING SERVED BY FILM EXCHANGE MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANCE USING PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTUR¬ ING AND IMPORTING MEMBERS WILL BE GUARANTEED THE FULLEST LEGAL PROTECTION. National Independent Moving Picture Alliance SECRETARY’S OFFICES 160-164 E. Lake St„ CHICAGO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEN-J. J. MURDOCK, Pre ident; J. W. MORGAN, Vice-President; WM. H. SWANSON, Se r ; A. KESSEL, JR., Treasi LIVE NEWS TOPICS OF THE WEEI Montgomery—Manager Wm. A Mat- tlce has just issued instructions re¬ garding seats for ushers. Heretofore it has been customary to allow the or¬ chestra ushers to take any vacant seat in any part of the house. This caused much annoyance, by them getting up between "quiet” acts. This ruling re¬ quires them to remain on the back seat during the entire show.—J. A. Massing has been given a position at The Grand In this city as door keeper. His duties began a few days ago.—It is claimed that the attendance at The Grand has not been hurt the slightest since The Advertiser advertising was discontinued by Manager Mattice. It is alleged that if this paper will come to reasonable terms this theater will immediately re¬ new its advertising contract, and all courtesies, as was shown them hereto¬ fore.—LONG. COLORADO. Boulder—At the Curran Opera House "A Stubborn Cinderella" with Harry Stone as "Mac,” to well filled house, 11. This was such a highly appreciated show, that Manager Penney has a re¬ turn date, April 13. Chauncey Olcott, owing to bad weather, had poor busi¬ ness, 13.—Moving pictures all of week, 15-20.—Manager Penney has just re¬ ceived a new $300 moving picture ma¬ chine. "The Moon Goddess,” by Boyd & Smith (University students) is hav¬ ing daily rehearsals, for appearance here Dec. 3-4. CONNECTICUT. Bridgeport—William H. Slack, who has been manager of Poll’s Meriden theater, has been named as successor to Manager Saunderson of the local theater. Manager Saunderson will take charge of the Meriden house commenc¬ ing this week. New Haven—Clyde Fitch’s last play, "The City,” had its first presentation at the Hyperion Monday, Nov. 15, great Interest has manifested in this the last play of this popular playwright.— Charles Bennet of this city has com¬ posed and published a song entitled, “Yale Wrinkles.” Besides being ac¬ cepted as an official Yale song to be sung during the forthcoming big foot¬ ball games, the piece will be featured by several musical shows.—The local lodge of Elks were entertained here recently by the entire bill appearing at Poll’s. The joymaking extended to the early morning hours and was heart¬ ily appreciated by all concerned, Chester De Vere a local boy presented for the gathering i edification of the _ __„ ... eluding a good percentage of profes¬ sionals, a novelty in sleight of hand and manipulation with coins, billiard balls and rings that was highly com¬ mended. This young artist is a wonder with his fingers and has the ability to ■*”" the footlights. Un¬ making it necessary to add a fifty-foot extension at the rear of the building. The playhouse is being planned by D. S. Pentecost, architect, and will seat 1,000 persons. The lease, which was closed by Johnson & Ewing, is for a term of fifteen years, the total rental, it was said, being in the neighborhood of $50,000. Watseka—Mr. Metcalf, proprietor of the Star theater, moved from Danville city last week. He is giving the public very good, clean shows which are drawing out full houses. The Star theater under his management puts up an instructive and entertain¬ ing program and deserves a liberal patronage. Marion—The Star theater of this city, --stuff- mediately after the performance he was congratulated by all present including --who engaged him for .... definite period over his entire circuit.— With an advance seat sale of over $1,200, and on the eve of the Yale- Princton football game, when there are at least 50,000 visitors in town for “football day.” The "Queen of the Moulin Rouge,” which was to play a two day engagement here beginning Fri¬ day, is cancelled owing to attachment papers being served on the show in Philadelphia. "The Third Degree” is coming instead but is much too tame a production for this banner event in New Haven.—At the Hyperion, "Ha¬ vana” is pleasing crowded houses, seats are at a premium for "football night,” a line of people extending over a block in length waited patiently the entire night for the opening of the box office in the morning. This occurs every year during the big games here.— WOODIN. ILLINOIS. Chicago.—Former Alderman John R. Considine, heading the Considine & Toole Amusement company, has leased West Madison street property near Western avenue on which he is to have completed by the holidays an extensive 10 and 20 cent vaudeville theater, to cost approximately $30,000. The firm has leased the property, 50 by 125 feet, at 2340-2342 West Madison street, now occupied by the Newton Hotel. The hotel is to be rebuilt for utilization as theater building, the new project _J. M. Young of this city, who are rushing preparations to open the house with illustrated songs and moving pic¬ tures. Both of the above named gentle¬ men are well known business men, with many years residence in this city and a nice business is predicted for them.— E. E. Clark, of the Marion Opera House still continues to show a beautiful line of moving pictures and illustrated songs each night, showing some of the best and latest films released. Manager Clark has the "Lyman Twins,” in the “Prize Winners,” booked for 19th. The date is their fifth appearance in this city.—Up to date C. F. Roland, manager of the New Roland has had an excellent line of one night stands, all being of a high-grade and gave general satisfac¬ tion. The following are; his future book¬ ings, "Back from Africa,” by Frank A. S. Hood, in which picture slides will be shown, accompanied with a lecture, also connected with what is said to be a good show.—On Tuesday night, the 16, was the first appearance of the popular young artist, Miss May Stewart, who was seen at the New Roland in the beautiful production of Shakespeare’s delightful comedy, “Twelfth Night,” or “What Will You.” Miss Stewart portrayed the role of Viola, one that called for won¬ derful varsatility, combined with nat¬ ural grace and artistic intelligence. The prices for this attraction were placed at $1.50 per seat, the first of this price to appear in this city this season.— JENKINS. Streator—At the Majestic theater the week of 8, was notable for an excep¬ tional business, standing-room only greeting each performance. The large houses the last half of the week were attributed principally to the original American Newsboy’s Quartet, an excel¬ lent organization of vocalists, and the Melroy Trio and “Kid Kidders,” the best juvenile performers ever seen in Streator. Moving pictures are also made a feature. INDIANA. La Fayette—Manager Maurice, of the Family theater, was elated over the way the people flocked to his handsome playhouse this week. Reynolds & Done- gan, the roller skaters, were heavily advertised by the management. Earle Reynolds lived in this city at one time and his return with Miss Donegan was announced as the “home coming of the | world’s champion fancy skaters,” The act of Mr. and Mrs. Allison, enf^K ] “Minnie from Minnesota,” scored a Mg hit, the work of Mrs. Allison as the Swedish girl eliciting prolonged It ter. Other strong acts ’-”- by Manager Maurice.—At__ “■ has a permanent stock company, 3 furnished Boyd Nolan and company of experienced players from Chicago opening Monday evening in a splendid production of "When We Were Twenty-one.” Two changes a week will be made t The management was well pleased with the business this week. For the last half of the week, the Vic¬ toria Stock company is presenting “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon.” Popular prevail at matinee and night nei WBB- ances. Boyd Nolan is a well-known stock star and his work is a feature of each show.—Manager Klene, of the Are theater, in giving the patrons of his house first run films is packing the place every night. Major Naughton con¬ tinues to render the illustrated songs in a pleasing manner.—Charles N^b- ton, a La Fayette boy is manag ifflBh five-cent theater for his hrothe r-inSMBTi , Mr. Kitch at Fort Wayne.—Ray VTlHik a hustling young La Fayette Elk, Who recently brought Dr. Ernest Roller* the noted wrestler, to this city for a hibition at the Dryfus theater, arranged for another big wrestling show at the playhouse Monday night. The matches .. between Olsen and Schaefer, and Edwards and Steinhour. The a ttflBr ance was gratifying.—H. A. VANCE. -Tom Monahon, of the Hagen- beek-Wallace circus, has gone to Indian¬ apolis to remain a few days.—Miss Em¬ ma Donovan, who has charge of the wardrobes of the show, has gone to Cincinnati to remain several weefi^w Harry Fink, who recently came in from the Buffalo Bill show, has gone to peoria, Ill., to remain a few days. Evansville —• Nov. 12-13, "Buster Brown”; business good. Herbert B. Rice made a hit as Buster. TOBMff ; Colton as “Tige” added greatly to tne play. The music was catchy and bright Blanche Leslie as “Susie Sweet, recalled a number of times. The ‘ HJlg ken” song and chorus made the hit oi the show.—At the Orpheum. amateur vaudeville and moving pictures are drawing great crowds. Manager SJ^B has arranged special matinees for me ladies and gives souvenirs at each afternoon performance.—Work on tne Majestic is progressing very rapidly »nu