The billboard (Sept 1911)

60 Xlie Oillboard SEPTEMBER 23, 19ii. N^S«yiLLE, TENN. _ ti^ ooe .Is' more' pieased tli^se'dajB. than Man- ager, George Hickmqn ot the. 9rph?iiia Theatre. The OrpbeuDi. glnce' t.t begaj^ j>]'aXl.ns acts from Che Keith Circuit,' has proven- a hig 'drawiog card in every way. 'Q.'" A." Neol, Nashville's'Uttv.'manager of the BlJoa;^Tfaedtre, Is snpplylng - bis. patrons this weefc 'With a very/Inter^dttng production, St. EHmo. This play ls'''pro¥iii^ to'' be a big draw- ing card to the Bijou p'attons. -Xt Is a great pleaaore to note tbat E. C. Cantreil, 'the hnst- Ilne adverUaing man for three honses, the Bl- Jon; the Orand. and 'the On>beum -Theatres, Is agUn back at this old'stand'on the door at the BiJOD.- - •At last Na.shville has'a-'handsome motion pie- cure'tbeatre; The*Elite. This beaatlfnl hoose has been rebuilt at a cost ot $10,000, and Is owned by one of the strongest amusement companies In Nashville, The Crescent Amusement Co., with a--capital-.stock of |»75,000. -The seating capac- ity of ^ the--Bllte numbers some SOO upholstered cbairst the walls > t are all very-handsomely painted; la fact everything Is as np-to4ate ias ane:<Tn>nId,,vrIsli. -A $7,500 - automatic Wnrlltzer ' Ptanorchestra supplies the-■music * This mag- Dlflceat Instznment contains 370 pipes, and is one\ of-t^e-most expensive stj^es built, and at. the present time is the.-largest instrument of the ^ind bollt in-America.: The Crescent-Amuse- ment Co. now controls and owns eight moving picture theatres and each one Is supplied with a -'Wurlitzer Pianorcbestra. Jfanager F. -P. Fnriong of tlie Fiftli Avenne Theatre,, .fa elving tia patrons - a very classy btll iOCvandeTUIe this week. w. b; ABNOLD. SEAT TLE, W ASH. A -.nuidem, np-to-date, $100,000 exclusive pho- toplay house, on Second Avenue is tlie latest big addition to Seattle's theatrical enterprises. The new theatre will be located at 1412-1416 Sec- ond Avenue. Iietween Union and Pike Streets, on a site adjoining the north side of the Times Building. John H:' Clemmer. owner of two tbeatres In Spokane, and ills sou, James Q. Clemmer, owner of Dream Theatre in this city, are financing the - moving picture venture, plans of which are already drawn by Architect E. W. - Koughton. Charles Fcohman and Klaw ft Erlanget. have. Anally fixed .the opening date of ;^the . New Metrop.qlitan;.'Theatre as. October 2« and the ^opening.,'attraction will be Bichard Carle and his company lit the big laughing success, lumping Jupiter. Following tbe footsteps of Seattle, 'Victoria^ 8.C, has planned a Potlatch, which will be be!d September 11-16, under the title of '*Vo It In 'Victoria" Camival...,,,,..,;.. John Coct has engaged-Frances.': SlQsson for Mrs. Xeslle Carter's Company, He baa' also engaged Felice Msnfs, ..wiio>,Iias.,been 'seen in Seattle at the Orpheam„vXor .bls^3adle Com- pany. • - - - ' - Manager Pantages 'states 'that- be >:wiU open liis splendid new theatre in-San prancSsco not later .than November. - . it .will cost nearly *4no.00O. ' ■ , : . i - Harry Corson Clarke has .. .liis company all organized for a road: tour. .. ' ' Sousa's Band, which Just retonied from Aus- tralia, will be heard at the Seattle Theatre, September 23. Ilorc Franz Adelman. for the last six years Identified with the musical affairs of Seattle, left September 4 for New York City, from there to Europe, te be gone two years, during which he will devote his entire time to study. 1^31 A. SHOBTBIDGE. No. Henry Myers Is not Tvlth a show, just had big picture in~ the pap.-r because' it was Bom'6 event of. Cris and him beJLn;; twins. : Tbe Orpheum Theatre Stock Company, has closed, and the bouse is again showing, pictures. ' Bill Bettis, manager ot the Colonial, saj's that he bas all the attractions in good pictures, md bis iionse-is-always crowded. Old Man Potaskei is . home from tbe Toleiio Beach, and.making some good eatings for the jivonder show people at the Oyster 'Bay Annex. Bill Keeoe..went to see tbe parades or con- ventions at New Xork. Bill did'not have any string for tils hat. JACK TIEBXBY. PROVI DENC E, R. I. TaudeviUe season; at Keltli's Theatre opened September 11 to a crowded house. Tbe head- liner was Prof. Houdlni. Messrs. Spitz and Nathanson, prpprietars of the Empire Theatre, already liave two compaiUea ot The Thief on the road and good reports abont business are received weekly. Billy "Watson and The Girls From Happyland did capacity' business at the Westminster Uie atre during the week of September 4. Uan- ager Collier says, it was tbe biggest "Week In the history of the house. George 17. Gray, manager of the Imperial Theatre, reports excellent business so far this season and feels- sure of big business with the bookings he now- has for Ull-12. The Soring Maid, at tbe Empire Ibeatre last week; drew crowded 'bouses at every perform- ance and the S. B. O.. sign appeared early in the'week. This attraction was greatly enjoyed by the big audiences'present. > ' -,Mr, Berton Churchill of the . Alhee Stock Company, received a beautiful gold watch from Ur. E: F. Albee on CfanrchlU Night, September 8. at Keith's Theatre,, and ln.sc|ditIon to this beautiful gift, Mr. liDvenberie announced a three years' contract witta Kb:. Cbnreiilll flor the Al- bee Stock Company. W. H. GBEBMB. TO LEDO , O. Thomas CnUem,- wtio has been In Toledo 'with many attractions in burlesque. .'Is among^ the entertainers at the "Wayne Batd Kdll laom. Thomas has some voice and maUog a decided hit. , , . - Dave Alteman "was with us at the American as manager of AL Wood's cliief of tlie Secret Service Co. Dave has not been In town for the past three years. Ijoofcs well -and claims that melodramas- are in for a good season. Satan Sanderson, a new offering for the popu- lar-price theatres, was presented- In .tbia city the past week wltb° tbe iren-knovn Btar, Nor- Otan Hackett. - The Jersey UUes presented-at -tbe Empire Theatre the past week with James Cower and Charlie Howard, were a big card and among one of . the best In tlte burlesque offering at the loeal. playhouse. fiabe Andrews has taken the second-hand po- sition at the Keith's stage. Will is very popu- lar and should make good. Brailey's new theatre, tbe Columbia, opened for the season, September 11. The house was tested to capacity at all performances. . It Is a very cozr place and should prove to be a winner. Among the features of the house la a $5,000 pipe organ. I^eltb's is abont ready for their opening on Momday. Septeni1>er si.-./Th^-attractions will open'Mondav afternoon-and close Snnday. James I.atban Is now handling the publicity for the Anditorlnm. Jimmy Is some biller, just back from a circus. AT LIBERTY- STATE RIGHTS' MANAGER Experienced, competent I.eclurcr; praeflcjil Operator, electric or gas; seven years experluiicf ak traveling exhibitor and lecturer. Work only on peteentagu basis. If you are a "wolf," :<,.t.n quiet. Prefer Clmtral StateiS. J. L. McDILL, Care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. TORONTO, ONT. The total attendance. for the 12 days of tbe ';reat Canadian National Exhibition which closed I September 11. was 916,000. If it had not been for some inclement • weather the million mark would have been reached. However, tbe man- agement is already planning for next year's on a greater scale, than ever. Before the close of the fair tbe press boys passed a resolution thanking the manager and Secretary J. O. Orr and Press Manager J. K. Withrow for their courtesy and general endeavors to make things pleasant for the members of tbe fourth estate. The season at Scarboro Beach Park, tbe big White City, closed in a blaze of glory Septem- ber 10. - An immense crowd was present to hear a choice program rendered by the 74th Begiment Band of Buffalo. The genial attraction man- ager, George H. W. Moran, Informed your rep- resentative that the season just closed brohe all records for attendance, etc., for previous ones at thu favorite people's playground. Next season will see several new novelties installed. Mr. Edgar 1.. Wild of New York, has been appointed local manager of tbe Strand. Tbe gentleman has bad the best ot experience In bis particniar line and this city's latest np-to-date amusement resort Is bound to be a big success. JOSEPH GIMSON. A BIG MONEY MAKER NOW READY Illustrated Lecture—^Two Styles 24 Boautifuily . O;! e f\f^ Color d Silcloa H* ' ^•\J\i 76 BeaMtlfully tt^O Hn Colorod Slides 9't'VJ.UU DANTE'S INFERNO Lecture free with each set. \JVE Sli/PPLY HERALDS AND ONE-SHEET POSTERS. A. J. CLAPHAM E'.SSMl.a';. P/l*iftHst. NEW YORK WANTED WANTED Featured Film Managers to play my house, Temple Theatre, flat or jier cent. Small Tent Showi, Medicine Shows, etc., to play my Airdomo. Alhambra, size 80x100 In the clear. Use your own tent. Will guarantee the business. Come look it over. A. B. HATCH, Manager, 263 N. Monroe Ave.. Columbus, Ohio. SAVANNAH, GA. The theatri.:ai season never looked brighter ?n this city, everything in the way of amusem.-nts are opening up strout?, and if all prelictions come tme. Savannah Is to have the best sea^n In years. The Savannah Theatre opened S-^p- tember 5. -and Manager 'William B. Seeskind is back again with the best line of bookings ever offered the people of this city. Since the aiBUatlon of Jake 'VCtiUs with tbe Bandy Brothers of the Uberty Tbeatre, Sav- annab Is to have something new In the way -if theatricals, the house now being devoted to the Stair & Havlln Circuit, which insures forty weeks of tbe best plays known at popular prices, a partial list of which are given below. The Kinemacolor pictures of tbe Coronation opsned this house on liUbor Day, and did a tremendons business for that week, followed by Henry Hicks, in The House Next Door, which also fared well,' Dante's Inferno will be shown bere week of September 18, and the following shows have been booked. St. Blmo, Driftwood, The Soul Kiss, Beverley of Graustark, Tbe Million- aire Kid, School Days, Fantasma, Around the Clock, Mrs, ynggs of the Cabbage Patch, The TMtor, The Winning Widow, The Man Between, The Goose Girl, Tlberins, Benlah Poynter, Sal- vation Nell, The White Slave, The Bosary, Ward and Tokes, Across the Pacific, Dave Lew- Is, Tbe Virginian. BUly Tan, BUly Clittord, Checkers and many others of as much promin- ence. The Bijou Is the only bouse that Is exclusively devoted to vaudeville and Manager Henry C. Fonrton, who is now in charge, assures his num- eroos patrons tiiat he will continue to give them the best possible talent, with a change of bill twice weekly. It Is something remarkable to see the tremendons crowds which tax- this house nightly, never before In tbe history of theat- ricals of this city has a boose done snch an enormous business. Tbe Savannah Picture Flay Company, which is building the -Arcadia, the new picture house here, announced the opening for about Septem- ber 20. Tills house when completed will s?at 750, and will in all respects be one of the handsomest and best appointed picture houses in the South. Tbe work Is being msbed on the theatre, and it is expected that the opening will take place on time. The Odeon and Folly Theatres hare been do- ing a tremendons business all summer, and these popolar picture houses are under tbe man- agement ot "Montgomery." who owns and op- erates bouses In Columbia. Atlanta, JaemonTlUe and this city. Savannah Is to have a poultry show, November 18 to 24, this being a new enterprise for this dty, it 'Will, no doubt, -rove very successful. With the coming of the Grand Prize Antomo- blle Bace and the Vanderbllt Cup Bace In Sav- annah. Thanksgiving Week, everything in the- atricals should boom, as at least a hundred thousand people are expected here during tbat time, . and this 'WlU be one of the greatest events ever held In Savannah. Concessionaires sbonld get In direct communication with B. H. I.evy, who vdU have In his charge all the con- cessions, nils Is tbe time for all people In this line to get biuir. ABTHUB M. B 0BIN80K.' FALL RIVER, MASS. The theatrical season will soon be In full hum. Already the Academy of Mosic is open. The premier show at this honse was given Sep- tember 1. It was a drams. A Prisoner for Life, and was witnessed by a full house. The next show was The Newlyweds and Their Baby, which went big. This is in many ways demark- Blde for the bills are Tunning short time, and consequently the- operati'ves and' the citizens as a whole have less money. With snch interest at the l>eginning despite the scarcity of money it looks as if the season would be a good one for conditions at tbe mills are expected to Im- prove. . Tbe Academy has been remodeled; in fact it is more attractive than for years. George .S. Wiley is manager. Julius Cahn is lessee and agentl The Premier and Bijou bave been running twice a week, tbree-act vaudeville and pictures during the- summer and will continue this policy during the .winter. Manager Benson is doing all possible to make both houses a success. The Palace, built last spring by Wm. stacker. Is now managed tfy Jack Barry, an old theat- rical man. .He is mnnln*' two or three-acts of vaudeville with two changes a week, and flrst- cli"*"* pictures, Tlie Star, Pastime and Scenic are dispensing straWht pictures to good audiences. ATTENTION We require first-class representatives in every locality, to demonstratt our ■wonderful improvement in photograph^''. We re-develop, clean and soften both flammable and inflammable films, ^^e remove scratches, blemislies, rain, flickers and all other defects from the film. Any old film, no matter how brittle, after it has passed through our Hochstetter Process, is as good as the first nm. Our prices are veiy moderate. Good salary and,commission to able, active workers. Answer by mail only; will not be considered otherwise. THE ORTHO FILM CO., Inc. Headquarters, 40 East 12th St.. - NEW YORK, ANTI-TRUST FILM COMPANY BEST FILM SERVICE IN THE WORLD AT OUR NEW LOCATION—128 ff. Liki St.. bshnin LtSilliaBd Eltrk, CHIC161). 825H Hennepia Ave.. 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Films, Tents, Cbairs, etc. Moving Pic- ture Supplies ot all kinds boogbt and sold. WM. L. TAMME, 0 So. letb St., St. Louis, Mo . The Savoy -will open on September 25 with eight-act vaudeville. The Savoy is the only straight vaudeville bouse in the city and Is a Brst-class playhouse, tbe newest in the clt.v seating a large audience. Marcus Loew will book tbe home. Cbarles P. Cook will be at tbe helm. He was formerly manager ol Sbeedy's Xheatre, now tbe BUon. ALBEBT FOSTER MDNBOB. FIUM. NOTES. The company of Nestor players now working on Western pictnres will ibortly leave for Pennsylvania, where In the Mancb Cbunk leglon they will play Western pictures, until tbe fall season Is over and the weather will no longer permit. The company will then move on to Lower California, where it will spend the winter tak- ing Western pictures and such otbers as ate Huitable. New York City no longer harbors David Hors- ley and the Nestor Pilm Company. They have removed the executive offices from • 147 Fourth Avenue, New York, to Uioir own building at 688 Avenue B, Bayonne, N. J, All commanl- catlons to Mr, fIor»ley or the Nestor Company should be addri'ssed to Bnyonne, The Nestor Film Company will, ou Satur- day. September 23, start releasing come<1y split reels, with Mutt and Jeff occupying the larg- er part of tbe reels, David Ilorsley, who skillfully steers tbe Xestor shin, is very san- guine over this comic double bill and predicts a tremendous success. Will M. Carroll baa op!*ned a picture thea- tre at Jacksonville, 111. Tbe house Is one of the best and most up-to-dnte In Central IlllnnlH. and good business is looked tor. Mr. Carroll for. several years played leading parts with re- pertoire companlei. Marveloas Bargains in USED FILMS Have you seen our latest FILM BULLETINS? We are offering good clean Films at OXE CENT a foot, and yuu are missing a golden opportunity if you don't get In on some of these bargains. We are receiving letters every day from satisfied customers, telling us that they can't see how In tbe world we sell such good lllma so cheap. The fact tbat we guarantee ev- ery Film we sell or refund your money seems to "make a bit'* with everybody who wants to buy film. We stick to every promise we make and tbat also pleases tbem. If TOU are lookluR for a firm to deal with that win give you a SQUARB DEAL at sll times, let oa hear from you. Send for our lists. If yon know exactly what yon want, tell us, and if we haven't got It we will try to get It for you. Write today. COMMERCIAL FILMERS EARL L CRABB, Ugt. ITS N. Qraao St., neat Lake St.~ CHICAGO. ILU. Exhibitors, Take Notice 0 Reels, one shipment $ 12 Reels, one sblpment l^.*! We sell all makes moving picture macblDX and outfits on the Instalment plan. Write Id' catalog, OEABBORM KOTXXTT CO,, Dept, B. 834 S, Dearborn 8tr, CUcagi. SPECIA,!.. OFFER! 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