Boxoffice (Oct-Dec 1948)

RATES: 10c per word, minimum $1.00. cosh with copy. Four insertions ior price oi three. CLOSING DATE: Monday noon preceding publication date. Send copy and answers to * Box Numbers to BOXOFFICE. 825 Vcm Brunt Blvd.. Kansas City 1. Mo. * cKMine Hoys( GENERAL EQUIPMENT— USED SOS Used Me Right On Used Equipment: That’s what they say. Nothing leaves here unless it’s absolutely right. 50,000 customers the world over built SOS and keep buying here since 1926 because they are used right. Send for 1949 catalog. Dept C, S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 602 VV. 52nd St., New York 19. Complete Public Address Systems, $39.75 up; Dual DeVry XC Transportable projectors with 3.000 ft. magazines, lenses, lOOOW lamps, amplifier, speaker, rebuilt. $595; RCA low frequency folded baffles, worth $300, $99.75; Dual Simplex Acme Arc Sound projector outfit, complete, $1,295; Simplex Rear Shutter Mechanisms, excellent, $195; other Simplexes from $69.50; Dual Holmes, $667.50. Get our 1949 catalog. Dept. C, S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 602 W. 52nd St., N. Y 19. Pair Holmes educator 35mm projectors, factory rebuilt, complete with baby Strong lamps, rectifiers, bases, amplifier, speaker. Guaranteed $995. Simplex rear shutter mechanisms, rebuilt, $187.50. RCA PG-134 sound system with Lansing speakers, factory rebuilt, like new, $795. Columbia Sound Service, Box 27, Charleston, W. Va. Two semi-portable Simplex 35mm projectors with amplifier and 4 in. super cinephor lenses, 2.000 ft. magazines, Mazda lamps. $1,175. Box 917, Mathis, Tex. 400 late model American chairs, blue mohair, full upholstered backs, red leatherette cushions, like new, reasonable. Can be seen Berber Bros., Dallas. Also, pair Strong low lamps and rectlfiers. Bob Yancey, Normangee, Tex. 500 red mohair, fully upholstered, spring edge, Wisconsin chairs. 400 in very good condition. 100 need new upholstery material on cushion only. Ehitire lot at $4 each, f.o.b. Milwaukee, crated, loaded in car or truck. A very good buy. Poblockl & Sons Co., 2159 S. Kinnlckinnic Ave.. Milwaukee 7, Wis. Pair DeVry X D projectors, rebuilt complete, lenses, lamps, amplifier speaker. Must be seen to appreciate. Also Holmes projectors, $600. Jack Arth, 1201 University Ave., Bronx 52, N. Y. Two Simplex projectors. Western EHectric sound system, plastic screen. Arthur Kalbfell, 5000 Claxton Ave., St. Louis. Mo. Complete theatre equipment (Texas) 321 seats. Simplex, all year old. Bargain, $6,800 cash. Boxofflce, A-3230. Bargain. Two rebuilt Simplex mechanisms, $119.50 each. Boxofflce, A-3237. For Sale: Complete booth equipment, two Simplex projectors with rectifiers, C.T.C. Sound. Bargain price. C. B. Flsmer, Route 1, Hamersville, Ohio. DRIVE-IN OR OUTDOOR THEATRE EQUIPMENT Drive-ins wherever you are. Complete sound projection outfits, $1,595 up; new 500-watt Western Electric Booster Amplifiers. $650; new Dual in-car speakers with junction box and transformer, $16.75; new driveway entrance and exit signs, illuminated, $22.50; burial cable, 6c ft.; Super Snaplife fl. 9 lenses increase light 25%, from $150; 42 in. Weatherproof reflex horns complete, $39.75. Dept C, S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 602 W. 52nd St., New York 19. In-a-car speakers. No. 7600, waterproof, cast aluminum cases. $16.75 per set. DaWo Co,, 145 N. Erie St., Toledo, Ohio. BUSINESS STIMULATORS Comic books again available aa premiums, giveaways at your kiddy shows. Large variety latest 48-page newsstand editions. Comics Premium Co., 412B Greenwich St., New York City. Bingo with more action. $2.75 thousand cards. Also other games. Novelty Games Co., 1434 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Only legal game for theatres. Legal In any stale. Biggest business booster since Bank Night. I "Listen to Win" copyright 1947 by L.T.W. Co. : Write today for Information. Secure exclusive rights for your town now. Listen to Win Co., Box 336, Cambridge, Ohio. Bingo die-cut cards, 76 or 100 number, $3 par M. Screen dial $20. Premium Prod., 354 W. I 44th St., New York 18, W, Y. Comic books obtainable from world’s largest and oldest theatre distributor. Best titles and i latest issues in stock. Price 3c each. Sidney Ross, 334 W. 44th St., New York City. [ Increase profits from $70 to $300 weekly with h proved boxofflce and goodwill builder. Baby I Sitter, Certainly. Ask about free trial offer. } Write Booker-Cooper, Inc., 601 S. Rampart, Los Angeles, Calif. THEATRE TICKETS Prompt service. Special printed roll tickets. 100,000, $23.85; 10.000, $6.85; 2,000, $4.45. Bach change In admission price, including change In color, $3.00 extra. Double numbering extra. Shipping charges paid to 500 miles. Cash with order. Kansas City ’Ticket Co.. Dept. 9, 1819 Central, Kansas City, Mo. GENERAL EQUIPMENT— NEW Poster Cases. Stainless steel or extruded aluminum poster cases, illuminated or non-illumlnated. Available In all sizes. Prompt delivery. Poblockl and Sons, 2159 South Kiiuiickinnic Ave., Milwaukee 7, Wis. In-a-Car speakers. No. 7600, waterproof, cast aluminum cases. $16.75 per set. DaWo Co., 145 N. Erie St., Toledo, Ohio. Phillips safety carbon savers. Ask your theatre supply dealer, or write Phillips, Box 788, Charleston 23, W. Va. Junction box covers of waterproof material to fit most sound systems, 15c ea. At your dealer or send for complete information. Ringold Theatre Equipment Co., Grand Rapids 2. Mich. Flameproof Curtains: Screen close-in curtains, each half 17 ft. wide, 22 ft. high, 50% fullness, unlined, eggshell colored. Damask, $100. Will alter to your exact size for $3 extra. Bonner Kidd, 1213 Rugby Ave., College Park, Ga. THEATRES WANTED Sell your theatre privately. Confidential correspondence Invited. Leak ’Theatre Sales, 3422 Klnmore, Dallas. 1109 Orchard Lane, Dea Moines, Iowa. Is your theatre for sale? Our cash buyeri are waiting. We get quick results. Will give you a prompt estimate of your present theatre value. Write us today. "Joe” Joseph, 3409 Sunset Ave. Phone Yale 2-7650, Dallas. Texas. Is your theatre for sale? I have buyers with cash for established theatres. Claude Crockett, 1509 First National Bank Bldg., Dallas, Tex. Telephone R-9230. Want to lease or buy small towm theatre. Reed Whatley, 1207 Josiphine. Sweetwater, Tex. Want to buy or lease theatre, anywhere west of Chicago. Have ample cash. E. D. Seekins, Box 469, Anaheim, Calif. Will buy or lease Kansas or adjoining state theatre. Confidential. Boxofflce, A-3238. Experienced theatre owner wants to buy good independent theatre in Southern California directly from owner. Would lea.se, if option to buy. No drive-ins. No agents. Must be good clean deal. Give complete details. Boxofflce, A-3239. HELP WANTED Wanted; Projectionists and theatre managers to teach all phases of motion picture projection and theatre management. High school education required, college education preferred. Send summary of education, training, experience, references, marital status, age and state when available. Excellent opportunity for men seeking a secure future with opportunity for advancement. Address National 'Theatre Institute, P.O. Box 5769, Dallas. Tex. Salesman: Permanent sales position open with reliable motion picture advertising company, midwestern territory. Inquiries confidential. Car necessary. Theatre experience helpful. Give references. Our men know of this ad. Boxoffice, A-3236. Projectionist Wanted. Vicinity of St. Louis, Mo., $2.20 per hour, 3 or 4 nights a week. Boxoffice, A-3243. POSITIONS WANTED Projectionist: Ten years experience. Simplex equipment. Prefer job in Iowa or Nebraska. Jack L. Branson, Dunlap, Iowa, (in care R. W. Earlywine). Manager, dependable, experienced all phases show business. Top publicity min. Will go anywhere. Prefer South or West. Sober, reliable, best of references. Boxoffice, A-32.31. Projectionist, manager. Seven years experience. Young, hard worker. Carry Pennsylvania iicense. Capable of operating and managing small town theatre. Dale Barry, 155 Wilson St., Salamanca, N. Y. Phone 316-J. Projectionist, experienced, desires position anywhere in Florida. Boxoffice, A-3240. Couple: Now employed, want permanent connection with housing possibilities. A. A. projectionist, mechanic, electrician, maintenance. Major mechanical repairs, minor sound repairs. Manageress, cishier, years of city and small town experience. Cooperative, reliable, bondable, sober. Anything considered, anywhere. ’Thirty-day notice required. Boxofflce, A-3241. Projectionist and manager, 24 years experience on all equipment. Married, no children. Boxoffice, A-3242. Theatre Manager: Experienced II phases. Best references. B. L. Haley, 905 South Elm, Brady, Texas. Projectionist-Electrician: Seventeen years experience. Capable, reliable, sober. Will furnish references. Junius J. Gilmore, 305% N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, Okla. MISCELLANEOUS Complete 24-hour theatre service, new and used equipment, plus film bookings. Globe Theatre Service "nd Supply Co., MA. 3971 or OL, 3971, Dayton, Ohio. THEATRES FOR SALE Theatres for sale. Texas and southwest. Licensed broker with long theatre background. Claude Crockett, 1505 First National Bank Bldg., Dallas, Tex. Telephone R-9230. Theatres for sale. Selected listings in Oregon and Washington now available. Write for list Theatre Exchange Co., Fine Arts Bldg., Portland, Ore. For Rent: Downtown theatre, major Ohio city over 350,000. About 800 seats. Fully equipped for stage acts, films and sound. $1,000 per month and maintenance. Big money-maker. Wonderful opportunity. Boxoffice, A-3195. For Sale: Newly completed theatre. Most upto-date equipment. Doing $800 weekly business. Six miles from Vancouver. Apply the Texas Hotel, Langley Prairie, B. C. Midwiest town, modern 327-seat theatre at Bbindinsville, Illinois. R. D. Todd, Lallarpe, 111. Two theatres, Oklahoma county seat town, 5,000 population. One stadium type 600-seat theatre, the finest theatre of its type in the country. Other theatre 400 seats, well equipped. Annual profits of $30,000. No competition. State finances. $175,000. “Joe” Joseph, 2409 Sunset. Phone Y2-7650, Dallas, Tex. Theatre in farming and industrial town. Population 1,500. $8,500, terms. Vincent Theatre, Vincent, Ala. Texas small town theatres, also drive-ins. Send for prices, descriptions and locations. Montgomery, 400 N. Ashbcl, Baytown, Tex. Near Missouri state university. Includes attractive building, five-room apartment. Simplex, high lamps, upholstered seats. Photographs available. $16,500, terms. Arthur Leak, 3422 Kinmore, Dallas. Only theatre attractive town 2,500, near Dallas. Finest equipment, size seldom available. Threeyear payout including building, per owner, now. $54,000, terms. Similar offering west Texas. Leak, 3422 Klnmore, Dallas. Texas college town 16,000. Plus 7,000 enrollment. Long established single feature theatre doing well. Non-union, easily operated. $16,000 down. Leak, 3422 Klnmore, Dallas. Is approximate 1948 gross a fair price for modern, nearly new 400-seat theatre, growing southern town 2,000? Records wide open qualified prospects. $27,500. $15,000 cash or disregard. Boxoffice, A-3225. Southwest Iowa including good building, fourroom apartment. Check thoroughly. $11,400 down. Leak, 1109 Orchardlane, Des Moines. Eastern Iowa college city. Top equipment. Attractive throughout. Under three-year pay out per owner. $25,000. Leak, 1109 Orchardlane, Des Moines. South Dakota best area. Excellent profit. Building. $16,000 handles. Leak, 1109 Orchardlane, Des Moines. Eastern Nebraska partnership dissolution. $10,000 down. Leak, 1109 Orchardlane, Des Moines. Near El Paso, small county seat. Mile high health climate. $6,000 down. Leak, 3422 Klnmore, Dallas. $2,400 monthly gross. Exceptional concessions. 398 seats. Controlled growing town 2,100. Ideal personal operation. Prolonged investigation, audited records available. $25,000, terms. Arthur Leak, 3422 Kinmore, Dallas. Theatre For Sale: Ozark town, population 10,000. Priced for quick sale. Exceptional opportunity, 350 new seats, good equipment. Boxoffiee, A-3232. Theatre, 300 seats. Northern Indl ma. $12,600 down. No phone information. Cressner & Co., Plymouth. Ind. Southern California. Will sacrifice, on account of sickness, 450-seat theatre in town of 5,200. Boxoffice. A-3234. Theatres For Sale: Pacific Coast listings now available. Write for informition. John L. Gray, Theatre Sales Division, 4616 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd.. Portland 15, Ore. Theatres For Sale: California. One or chain. City or suburban. Will help finance. Exclusive theatre brokers for more than 15 years. Barsky & Klein, 1914 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 7, C.alif. Rooms 5 or 24. Over 30% net. Northeast Mississippi. Two theatres in towns of 1,400 and 700 population. Will show over 30 per cent investment. Must be sold together. Price $30,000, including real estate. Gus J. Haase, Theatre Brokers, 409 McCall Bldg., Memphis, Tenn. One of the best theatres in fast growing northern Louisiana oil, lumber and farming town. Built this year: fine equipment, air conditioned. Modern and new, $20,000 cash will handle. Gus J. Haase, Theatre Brokers, 409 McCall Bldg., Memphis, Tenn. Are you a good theatre man? Reasonable cash payment will handle this attractive theatre in Mississippi delta town of 2,000 population. Price $30,000. Gus J. Haase, Theatre Brokers, 409 McCall Bldg., Memphis, 'Tenn. POPCORN MACHINES Rebuilt Popcorn Machines for sale. Fully guaranteed. Price from $150. Consolidated Confections, 1314 S. Wabash, Chicago 5, Hi. Blevins is nationai headquarters for popcorn machines. Silver Stars, Super Stars, Corn Cribs. Old machines taken in trade. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashvilie, Tenn. Star popcorn machines. All models. Prunty Seed & Grain Co., 620 N. 2nd St., St. Louis 2. Mo. Bargain prices in used and compietely reconditioned popcorn machines. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, Tenni Burch, Manley, Cretors, Advance, all electric french fry types. 50 Hollywood type, theatre special electric poppers from $250. Karmelkorn Equipment, 120 S. Halsted, Chicago 6, 111. One used regular size popcorn machine in very good condition. Melba Theatre. Oakwood, Tex. Rebuilt popcorn machines, half price. Write for list. Drive-in poppers, bargain. Poppers Supply, Box 838, Atlanta, (la. POPCORN SUPPLIES Home of “Rush Hour” popcorn and popcorn supplies. Send for price list. Prunty Seed & Grain Co.. 620 N. 2nd St., St. Louis 2, Mo. Established 1874. Bee Hive for ’48 is the best everl Blevins not only gives you best popcorn but saves you money on all seasoning, bags, boxes, etc. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, Tenn. Attractively printed popcorn cartons for sale. 10c size, $6 M; 25c size, $17.50 M. Fabian Kontney, 609 N. Ashland, Green Bay, Wis, Sno-Flake white hulless popcorn. Give your customers the best. Write us for your sample and quotations. Sno-Wite Popcorn Co., Monticello, la. SCHOOLS Prepare now for a better job at higher pay and a fascinating career In the Motion Picture Industry. Choose your objective and act nowl Motion Picture Operator; Motion Picture Equipment Technician; Motion Picture Soimd Technician; Motion Picture Television Technician; Motion Picture Theatre Manager. Residence and correspondence courses. Part time employment and housing available. Free placement service. Approved for Veteran training under GI bill. Earn up to $290 per month while attending school if you are a veteran. Act today. Don’t delay. Write for illustrated brochure and application blank. National Theatre Institute, P.O. Box 5769, 1109 Camp St., Dallas, Tex. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Unusual combination 412-seat lovely theatre, modern complete ball room, two sub-rentals, fine seven-room apartment, 1,000 capacity checking and concessions. Includes all buildings covering quarter block. Controls big area. Any part readily sub-leased. Ballroom operating part time, owner away. Sbow-dance minded midwest. Sliowing good profit. $71,500. $24,500 down. Private sale. Arthur Leak, 1109 Orchardlane, Des Moines, Iowa, 3422 Kinmore, Halla.s. Investigate this. Exclusive Chicago neighborhood. Selling lot 200x125 ft. Included are complete plans for recreation center (bowling alleys, theatre, etc.) Owner, Tony Sheftic, 14501 Sherman Ave., Posen, 111. STUDIO AND PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT The one stop store for production equipment. Unit Eye shuttle for Belhowell, $650: Bardwell McAlister 5000W Skypans, $111 75: Dinkie Inkies, $11.95; Baby Keglitcs, $54.75; Bahy Boomlites, $114.50; 2000W Junior Spots, $129.50: Double Broads, $114.65; Houston KIA i6mm processors, $3,485; Belhowell 35mm sound printer, $2,750; 1/12 HP llOV Synchronous Motors. new, $57.50: B Maurer Variable Density Recording outfit, $2,275; Wall single system recording ,and studio camera, magazines, lenses, amplifier, mike, power supply, etc., rebuilt. $3,750; Simplex 4 Star preview magazines, $395: 35mm threeway Sound Moviola, rebuilt, $895. Send for December catalog. Dept C, S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 602 W. 52nd St., New York 19. SIGNS Easy Way to Paint Signs. Use letter patterns. Avoid sloppy work and wasted time. No experience needed for expert work. Write for free samples. John Rahn, B-1329, Central Ave., Chicago 51, 111. MORE CLASSIFIED ON PAGE 42 BOXOFFICE :: November 27, 1948 29