Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1947)

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rablelheatrew Ken Arrow. Okl. Virgniu, h selling aU Brunl ^ | W j\<\e\ ea F $4 95 (rebuilt ' red back. bO.\.00 vencei s. exSOS C mema :nt— NEW IENERAL E< Ithwest business ss size inatir i 1 othi" Poblocki k Sons. 21. •Milwaukee 7. Wis tickinn1 machines. All . 620 N 2nd THEA' Used s Colem. The Industry's Market tor Purchase or Sale oi Equipment, Theatres, Service • Classified Ads 10c Per Word. Payable io Advance Minimum $ 1 .00. Display Rates on Request • CUMIH6 HOUSE GENERAL EQUIPMENT— USED 1. Hertner horizontal generator. 80-160 amps. 85 tolls rheostats for Suprex operation, including meter and voltage regulator panel. Guaranteed condition Ideal for drive-in or large theatre. A buy at present day prices for $700. 2. Western Electric sound equipment, serviced and guaranteed condition. Wide range apertures, motor generator. Brown k Bruckmeyer motors. 75 watts of audio, 41. 42 and two 43 amplifiers modified. Ideal for Drive-in or large theatre, $000 3. Cincin nati lime recorder suund equipment, overhauled and guaranteed condition, Two Scott Ballantyne amplifiers. Excellent for small theatre, $350. Public Chair Installation Co . 318 Film Bldg 2108 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Complete portable 35mm sound projection out fit. Two 35mm Holmes lamp sound projectors with 2m ft. magazines. Amplifier and speaker In case, $750. 8x10 Dallte beaded, roll-up type screen In waterproof carrying case with screen tripods. $75 Write, wire, phone, Jeanne Moore. 15 E Ohio St , Chicago 11, 111. Superior 8222. For Sale Two complete Simplex projectors, consisting of changeovers. lenses, magazines and two General Electric copper oxide rectifiers. Good condition. Inquire American Theatre, 3621 Main St , East Chicago, lnd Bargain prices. Low intensity lamps, rectifiers. motor generator sets, rheostats, sound heads, amplifiers, speakers, one syncrofllro purtuble 35mm projector, sound. Pair Preddey DC 1W lamps and rectifiers Many othei items. Let us know yuur needs Stebblris Theatre Equipment Co, 1804 Wyandot i e St.. Kansas City 8, Mo strong, low intensity arc lamps with rectifiers, 24/30 amps. $100 pr. Joyland Theatre. 614 So State ft , Chicago 5. 1)1 Army surplus: DeVry, Holmes, Simplex-Acme. "i ite for prices. Gold seal 2 unit ticket machine?. $175; Simplex 3 unit $199 50; hand operated 2 unit $100. all completely rebuilt and guaranteed: Golde ticket boxes, -^^2 50; Simplex mechanisms, genuine rear shutteBkdnuble bear tng spiral gear?, completely rebuilfl^BSO : Power*, S If 0.50 Libera] trades. Thousa^R other bargain? Star Cinema Supply Co., 41 New York 19. N. Y. nplex marl]gjjjj^^B_ ftTis. lnd Heavy Duty blow _ 15.000 cfm to 50,000 cfm ?izes Hydraulic drives two and four motor and contiols Immediate delivery National Engineering and Mfg Co 19th St , Kan-a? City. Mo First S500 cash Two Powers mech___ motors, stands, magazines, lenses, nKpeake soundheads, two Mazda himphonses. ml^B. regu 'ti speakei and horn Goo^Herating condition Complete equipment c.irepa^Bpljfier Extra head E B Wacastei Oza O/aik, Aik A rare bargain: Two completely laBBkimplex piojectors with mechanism? having nel^H shut teis and double bearing movement?. spiral and shock-proof gears, foe point pel^H with l'i iu magazines, with late t\pe Wes^^fclectric 'fund equipment complete Two new^^R-R-ArC hinh intensity Suprex lamps: two i tube 45 amp rectifiers foi above, t r»t ejection lenses A complete pio ect sound equipment, fully guaranteed $2,575 Theatie Equipment & Supf N Seventh St . Milwaukee 3. Wis THEATRE SEATING Several thousand used upholstered opera cha on hand. We are headquarters for the cream ol the used chair crop. We pick the lots that we think you will like. We furnish proper slope and sections desired to fit your theatre. Our many years experience In the seating business Is your guarantee. Write for exact photo and price. We have parts for all makes of chairs Also, leatherette 25x25 In. all colors. 55c ea. Good quality Chicago Used Chair Mart. 829 So State St , Chicago 5, 111. Fens m Chair maimeD&uce headquarters has all parts and accessories for all chairs. Also upholstery fabrics and theatre chair supplies. Send us your sample for quotation Repair service available right In your theatre also Fensln Sealing Co.. 62 E. 13tb St., Chicago 5, ILL 1,200 Uved Spring cushioned theatre ohahj, $150 ea . and $3 50 ea . complete Immediate delivery. Russell Chair, 2567 McClellan, Detroit, Vlich. Phone LENoi 3445. 3,000 Meywood chairs, compleie, box spring cushions. Also 8,000 Andrews and American seats, late model complete for slope or level floor. Upholstering done by experts at your theatre or send to us. One day service Ace Chair k Caipet. Inc., 1428 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago 5 Phone WEBsler 3932 or HAHrlson 4219 Leatherette. Standard run, first quality, assorted colors. 60 to 64 In. wide, suitable tor theatre seating, sold by yard or roll All orders shipped within 24 hours. Leatherette Mart of Chicago. 1153 Belmont Ave, Chicago 13, 111. Phone Buckingham 0030. Theatre Chairs, 3,000 used spring cu: part full upholstered hack and part In; hack, with spring edge and box 1,000 veneer chairs. 800 goo^tgd^^HjMfFlng cushions and hinges. W r photo graphs. Immediate many you need. We export cb^B^^^P^Jesse Cole. 2565 McClellan Ave^jj^^^RWoT Detroit, Mich and sewn slip covers, all brands seats. Fred's Thea FT Vina, Ala. Tarance: 175 all veneer A-l condition. $2 ea 400 Hevw*"'* box spring panel back. $2 50 ea Supply Co., 1046 Broadway, >' THEATRES FOR SALE Theatre. Oregon county seal town, Owner says cleared $500 last month after paying manager's salary and all expenses. Nice new place to live Included in deal. $15,000 cash will handle Theatre: About one hour's drive from metropolitan Portland. An easy living can be made by most anyone here. Situated In the heart ol one of the most scenic spots in America $15,000 Includes modern building. Theatre: County seat . town of 2,500 population Owner selling on account ol other Interests Easy terms with only $5,000 down. Theatre: Portland suburban New booth equipment* good district. $32,500 full price Might consider some terms Write us for Information on these and many other good theatre buys Theatre Exchange Co., 217 Covernor Bldg , Portland 4. Ore Build double-parking drive-over ramp dr theatres under Iranchise patent No. 2,102 re-lssue No 22.756 Patent appllcat 301,713. Gives up to 30% more without additional cost. Louis Jos.; 628 MAM Bldg., Houston chit ect Bldg , Los Angeles 1 Only theatre growing lowt^|TCM7ou(heiri New exico Excellent bulhb^KJ^Psimplex high lamps Exceptional mg, fishing. Inn ig to qualified pro peel $35.750 down Exclu vvHh Arthur Jg|^^pyT<lnmore. H.illas, Tex Count^ Only theatre, goodl Selling approximately TO, 000 down No brokers B-2705J t Rlvd , Kansas City 1 . Mi* Theatres, latest equipment tine In i , one air-conditioned, no competition, $100, OOi ,471. Summerville. S C THEATRES FOR SALE 300 upholstered seat theatre, 40x80 brick building, in town of 800. Foundty located here Neatest theatre 15 mile-. -Will -ell reasonable if taken soon. Mile. Velhartlcky, Kensington, Ka« THEATRSB WANTED Sell Your The^R^Privately. Confidential cor. pondence inv References Arthur Leak. Theatres r—ngMy I Klnmure, Dallas. Tex VeteraJ^g^HRli for theatres tit Indiana, Ken Ihio, Box 172. Linton. Ind ^ash for I heal t e. good town, 2.000 popu prtftrred, will consider compel isuburban theatre (‘ P Knudscn, P^t Joe Ave , Hastings. Neb ~ lease small ihe.il te in town ol 1,000 i.d Kluiula pirfcneil Give fullc'l in confidence B-2720. Boxotfice 825 B Ivd . K irt?.i? City 1, Mo 3.000 will buy oi lease join theatie Will to $150,000 f"i the lease oi pm chase of he.it i e. legal die?? of Climate or Icnitoiy teply will he contacted pcisonally In our Maine B-2710. Boxoflic 825 Van Burnt Kan?.i City 1, Mo Idividual .jnleie?ted in theatre bii?ine?? Will 1 building and Mi nuri territoiy details I’ 0 Box 246. Inde# lienee. Mo Suburban, tn it Clnc.igu Simplex We.-tern E trie, 625 Hem cod seats. $41,500 terms. •' Saverelde Thea re Broker 624 S Mich cago. II) JRHctur HELP WANTED 100,000 Brick building, t sub-rentals. Hi-Simplex, over COO seats, owner tiring. $70,000 down Saverelde Theatre Brel 624 .8 Mich , Chicago, 111 Three tbeatr nice home •xoffice, x/elour covered backs box spring cushior^ ondltlon, $3 ea. Lease expired. Contact Mrs. Kelln. Albany 5-50 a : 400-600 s ^^with opt Y'J^.iy or vicinlt-^F ell all first i 1 009 Fox Bldg^p (roit . Mich. th.i 1.000 Hey •oxspring cu >') m 40 General full uphj hlon. rebuilt. l heal . ) Joe? show a for your t 5.000 cash 1 .. count i y town i.i'OO population) central Ohio, center of populated tlch fanning area Community | brick building (not new and not a palace) 2.000 good used all These cha. I ■ quantity. " labor. victno booklets Amplifier?, SI Any equipment Wesley i 575 Enid Okla | Engl mplete (tensity r Road. jd veneei Simplex, new larnp?^ .. ind new pupcurn machine OpeL of thief and four days per week establ etter than $] sent owner .• Tax and I $14,000 ' v ..-..r time an_ «id are definitely] ■ them able Pair Simplex Acme piojectors. sound •a?es low intensity lamp?, ault vets All In excellent condition ready a up in 1.000-seat theatre $2.50(| iinne?? Jam? Theatre, Binghamton, Complete booth equipment including! Ucct lie 46C sound system with Univerf implex Standard mechanisms, rewind thine! , hand rewind. Brenkerl Econarc cctifiris Good condition, going for S2.L funt'vjile Avon Amusement Co.. Box 3 1 1 tile Texas Phone 157. Complete booth equipment. Simplex *ct ur. Pen le?s ’/Magnates. ” Simplex mml Eveiyi-hincXhuU rectifiers New I S.u'.ku ■ POT High St., Portsmouth. THEATRE TICKETS Prompt Service — Special piinted • OhO, $19 90. 10.000, $5 95. 2.0l ■h change )n admission pi ice inclui|f cnhii. $2 50 extra, double PPing rhaige? paid to 1.000 i Ticket Co i M ,uisher s : Kldde Li j 9 j use, $46 11^ | on four or more Jfu. Theatre Supply pound type. % Freight guaranteed Broadway, irthhe?t Lthir full-time -vice upon f your inspection "any, many list every section of ,ow and lake adbrokerage service, trnor Bldg , Port IR CONDITIONING SIGNS Easy Way to Paint signs. I'-^^'.Hr pattern? Avoid sloppy work and wasted time No experience needed for expert work Write for free sample? John Rahn, B-1329 Central Ave . Chicago 51. 111. I have 150 used brass to 3 gdl spray nozzles at SI ea 'Also have Rainbow Mist pm> nozzle broken fine mi-ty sptay l^rf|H^Pacity . 750 nuzzles. % in capacitv^^BH^^fal per miriutt 450 nozzles, Vi gal per minute Will sell all (^■l^rnuzzle? SOc ea they last ^ , Texrope tze Randall Bearing?, belts and drives ^dREK^CteriOn. R2, Clinton, Mo JSINESS STIMULATORS ITster Exhibitor: Do von need a stiniulant one Fnlght a week? Play Screeno The first screen game and still the leader because Screeno cannot -be controlled Screeno slides are operated by air and not affected by electric current, therefor e cannot get out of order Finest Bogus Bristol die cut cards supplied with equipment Give seating capacity, secure attractive price Screeno Amusement Co , Orleans-Huron Bldg , Chicago 10 Phone DELaware 5953 Bingo Cards, 100 or 75 number. $2 75 per M lots of 10M or more. $2 50 per M 100 number cards good for Keen-o game Premium Products. 334 W 44th St . New York City sumiu routes, make hotel reservations theatie salesmen will he at your ai rival to peisonally coni' of th<* theatre of your cholc* i which to choo?e A d area Contact m ir exclusive tl M See _ TTy and newly More intoim.it ion given ^person Box F, Boxoffice. 86 T St . Pittsburgh 19, Pa, Theatres in Pitt?hurgh tenitory 400 seats, including building. S44.000. 361 seats. $38,000 565 seats. $75,000. three theatres in Ohio town, grossing oiei $400,000 $638,000. Theme Biokers. 1711 Blvd of Allies. Pittsburgh. 1' Theatres exclusively Southwest Okl.ihom.i grmd town, equipment, business, Supei Simplex. 365 .-eats $11,500 down )llne^? Also muthe.iM Okl. ilium. i biick building, highly etfliipped, $250 weekly gloss and badly neglected. $7 500 down AI?o highly pi of it able dilve-ln theatie city 55 000 $20.00o down Mso six small towns undei $7,000 down Many other? Ailhui Leak, 3422 Kinmoto H.illas Texas New 420-seal theatie in nmthe.Mein Wisconsin, excellent tenUoiy in fa?t gi owing town, doing 1 hii'lne— . puce $60,000 Half down Complete with new Simplex E-7 pioicctors and 4 -i n A15 sound svstem. F’eei les' magnate lamps Wiitc B -27 1 7 Boxoffice 825 Van Burnt Blvd, Kansas Citv 1 Mo For Rent: In one of the fastest growing town? in famous Ozone belt near New Orleans, building f.u theatre. B-2718. Boxoffice, 825 Van Burnt Blvd Kansas City 1. Mo I Wanted : Manager for pet numi.t position for Rcond run theatre in city of 25.000 In Illinois ji6 qualifications, salary expected, age, married, lapshol in first letter. B-2710. Boxoffice, 825 ' a Brunt Blvd , Kansas City 1. Mo. I Wanted: Expeiienced theatie man.iget for pet • Linent poxilion Slate age. experience, icfei cnees, ied or 'ingle HuiLon Theatie? Co . Richlorn). lnd POSITIONS WANTED an with ten years experience candy and popconcessions in theatres desires employment 1th the theatre circuit. Go anywhere B -27 12. |oxoffice, 825 Van Brunt Blvd , Kansas City 1, [ Manager \i.nlalilr ait. a \ugu?t 1 Would pre x m.i 1 1 town Can give recommendations fmm at employer B 2721. Boxoffice. 825 Van Blvd , Kansas City 1. Mo MISCELLANEOUS |Glazil with Gl.izoi c Clean? and glaze? lacred, enameled, varnished smf.iCes. metal-, tile, larhle Pints ?1 50 Di'trihutois wanted r for pnrtJCiil.n s ll.uiy S G.ut? 326 W 44th I New Yoik 18 POPCORN MACHINES h — Manley — Cretors — Advances — All electrench fry types. Karmelkorn Equipment, 120 I t > ad. Chicago 6. Ill bilt Popcorn Machines lor sale Fully guar f’rlce from $150 CONSOLIDATED CON |N S , 1314 S Wabash, Chicago 5. Ill Is national headquarters for popcorn Silver Stars. Super Stars, Corn Cribs, taken In trade. Blevins Popcorn Co , ,Tenn ^^^^gains used popcorn machines. -Burch. CretotSBince. guaranteed Poppers Supply. Box 838. M ~ For UeLuxe popcorn mactiine used less nttflBn' car Looks like new Follett Theatre, Folle^^^^ Window Cards. 3t?^:ts. photo off?et house programs, herald? passemetc Cato Show Pi Ing Co , Cat o. New Vow, oi Tiibune Pr Fowler Ind POPCORN SUPPLIES Write lor our special contract which guarantees you more profits and greater savings on all your popcorn and popcorn supplies Blevins Bee Hive Popcorn Co . Nashville, Tenn Home of "Rush Hour" popcorn and popcorn supplies Send for price list Piunty Seed k Grain Co . 620 N 2nd St , St Louis 2 -Mo Established 1874 Increate Popcorn Sales and piolit? Today hundied? of thc.ilies aie using mir -tunning Ilexglass heating .md selling counlei?’ Eliminate WH?le carpet damage and fire hazaid? $225 give? ymi de luxe popcorn meiehandUing \ few choice tenitoiies still open to disliihutois and dealei? if M McL.uen Specialties. 3625 \\ 26th \ve Pentei ]] Colo 68 BOXOFFICE :: May 3, 1947