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AMERICAN C INE M AT OGR APHER
May, 1926
A.S.C. Member Dedicates Tleir> Office Building
Park J. Ries, A. S. C, and Brothers Open Photographic Headquarters in Hollywood
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Formal Opening of Establishment Made Civic Event. Many Celebrities Participate.
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l 'iew of New Ries Building, Erected by Park J. Ries and Brothers
One of the most brilliant openings Hollywood has witnessed recently took place Saturday evening, May 1, when Park J. Ries, A. S. C. member, opened the massive doors of the Ries building to the public for the first time.
Herbert Rawlinson, popular film star, officiated as the master of ceremonies and his pleasant personality and presentations won the admiration of the huge crowd which attended the affair.
Among the film stars introduced were: Priscilla Dean, Alice Calhoun, Natalie Kingston, Duane Thompson, Hallam Cooley, Ynez Seabury, Helen Lynch, June Marlowe, Etta Lee, Hazel Keener, Gloria Grey, Ena Gregory and many others.
Several impromptu acts of vaudeville artists, singers and dancers entertained the guests throughout the evening. Music by a well-known group of studio musicians furnished excellent renditions for those who
cared to dance following the completion of the program.
Harry Lucenay, owner of Pal, the wonder dog, gave an impromptu show which would have been a headliner on any Orpheum stage.
Merchants and businessmen of the neighborhood decorated the unoccupied rooms of the building in merchandise displays: Among the firms represented were Be Hannessy Art Studio, Arthur G. Loye Shoe Store, Hollywood Cap and Hat Company, Silver's Style Shop, William Stromberg Jewelry Store, Marsh Music Company and Brodsky's Fur Shop.
The Ries Building, located at Western and Virginia avenues, was built by Ries Brothers, Park J., Paul and Ray Ries, three cinematographers. Four years ago, each of these boys were employed in the various studios. May 1, 1922, exactly four years ago, they all resigned their positions to establish
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