Boxoffice (Oct-Dec 1948)

RATES: 10c per word, minimum $1.00, cosh with copy. Four insertions lor price oi three. CLOSING DATE: Monday noon preceding publication date. Send copy and answers to • Box Numbers to BOXOFFICE, 825 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City 1, Mo. • CLtflfilOG HOUSE GENERAL EQUIPMENT— USED Small town exhibitors! We make your limited capital go a long wayl Complete Ci'clex equipment, rebuilt, $495; IICA soundheads, belt drives, motors, rebuilt, $150 pair; Simplex magazines, $7.95; DeVry XD projectors at very special price. Write us. Weber portable outfit, complete, excellent, $395; Strong suprex lamphouses, rebuilt, pair, $375; Powers mechanisms, rebuilt, $114.50. What do you need? Star Cinema Supply, 459 West 46th St., New York 19. 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 W. 52nd St., New York 19. Complete Public Address Systems, $39.75 up; Dual UeVry 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. Elntire lot at $4 each, f.o.b. Milwaukee, crated, loaded in car or truck. A very good buy. Poblocki & Sons Co., 2159 S. Kinnlcklnnic 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 pro.icctors. Western Electric sound system, plastic screen. Arthur Kalbfell, 5000 Claxton Ave., St. Louis. Mo. Two DeForest with amplifier for Simplex; two Motiograph heads with bottom to fit Simplex base, at your price. Must move at once. Boxoffice, A-3244. Deal on theatre setup fell through and wUl sacrifice complete rebuilt unused equipment, all matching black crackle finish, consisting pair rear-shutter Simplex mechanisms, bases, magazines, Weber soundheads, amplifier, speaker system, Brcnkert low lamps and rectifiers for 800seat theatre. First certified check of $1,000 or best cash offer. Harry Mamas, 17 Adams St., Medfleld, Ma.ss. DRIVE-IN OR OUTDOOR THEATRE EQUIPMENT Drive-ins wherever you are. Complete sound projection outfits, $1,595 up; new 500-watt Western EHectric 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 Snapllte 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 hooks again available as premlumi, glv*aways at your kiddy shows. Large variety laUet 4S-nage 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 Bedfnrd Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Only legal game for theatres. Legal In any state. Biggest business booster since Bank Night. "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, 75 or 100 number, $S pv M. Screen dial $20. Premium Prod., 354 W. 44th St., New York 18, W. T. Comic books obtainable from world’s largest and oldest theatre distributor. Best titles and latest i.ssues in stock. Price 3c each. Sidney Ross. 334 W. 44th St., New York City. Increase profits from $70 to $300 weekly with proved boxoffice and goodwill builder. Baby Silter, Certainly. Ask about free trial offer. Write Booker-Cooper, Inc., 601 S. Rampart, Los Angeles, Calif. GENERAL EQUIPMENT— NEW 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. THEATRES WANTED Sell your theatre privately. Confidential correspondence Invited. Leak Theatre Sales, 3422 Klnmore, Dallas. 1109 Orchard Lane, Des Moines, Iowa. Is your theatre for sale? Our cash buyers 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. Pbone Yale 2-7650, Dallas, Texas. Is your theatre for sale? I have buyers with cash for established theatres. Claude Crockett, 1505 First National Bank Bldg., Dallas, Tex. Telephone R-9230. Want to lease or buy small town theatre. Reed Vt’hatley, 1207 Joslphine, Sweetwater, Tex. Want to buy or lease theatre, anywhere west of Chicago. Have ample cash. E. D. Seekins, Box 469, Anaheim, Calif. Wanted theatre property with, without equipment. E. Raften, 244 Beach 128th St., Belle Harbor, N. Y. 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, manager. Seven years experience. Young, hard worker. Carry Pennsylvania license. Capable of operating and managing smaU town theatre. Dale Barry, 155 Wilson St., Salamanca, N. Y. Phone 316-J. Projectionist, experienced, desires position anywhere in Florida. Boxoffice, A-3240. Projectionist and manager, 24 years experience on all equipment. Married, no children. Boxoffice, A-3242. Theatre Manager; Experienced all phases. Best references. B. L. Haley, 905 South EHm, Brady, Texas. Veteran, 26, energetic, ambitious, 10 years in small towns as owners-managers. Know alt phases operation. Would lease, or take theatre on percentage or accept managerial position. Prefer Southwest or Midwest. Carl S. Hall, 103 South Whitaker, Pryor, Okla. Manager, 35 years old, 15 years alt types of show business. Just closed with one of Michigan’s largest Drive-In theatres. Last employers say “Honest, dependable, capable.” Will come for interview but not a $40 man. Write Green, Box 1225, Pontiac, Mich. Projectionist, age 45, family man. Sober, capable, experienced. No drifter. Desires change and permanent connection. $50 week. .Available Jan. 1, 1949. References. Bo.xoffice, A-3246. As theatre supervisor or manager, or with television production department. Over 20 years experience, everything from Times Square de luxe to Main street: circuit and independent; top star stage presentation and vaudeville to amateurs and square dance caller contests; exploitation, advertising, booking, buying, roadshow advance man. Salary commensurate with experience. Boxoffice, A-3248. Projectionist with 19 years experience, desires change of climate. Prefers middle west, Texas or west. Knows all modern equipments, repair, etc. Have char.aeter and professional references. Address replies to: Boxoffice, A-3249, MISCELLANEOUS For theatre staffs, drive-ins, clubs, etc., name and emblem design on popular “T” shirts. $11 per dozen. State sizes and color. Remit check or specify C.O.D. Sportswear of America, Box 566-B, So. Fallsburg, N. Y. 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. Theatre in farming and industrial town. Population 1,500. $8,500, terms. Vincent Theatre, Vincent, Ala. Near Missouri state university. Includes attractive buUding, five-room apartment. Simplex, high lamps, upholstered seats. Photographs available. $18,500, 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 enroll ment. Long established single feature theatre doing well. Non-union, easily operated. $16,000 down. Leak, 3422 Kinmore, Dallas. Is approximate 1948 gross a fair price for mod ern, 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 Kin more, 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. Boxoffice, A-3232. Theatre, 300 seats. Northern Indliina. $12,500 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 information. 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, Calif. Rooms 5 or 24. County seat theatre in Missouri, large drawing area, $2,000. Boxoffice, A-3245. Large 900-seat downtown grind bouse, located on busy street in Denver, Colo. $20,000 buys 14-year lease. Cinema Amusements, Inc., 1756 Broadway, Denver, Colo. Theatres for sale in mid-south area. Wonderful opportunities. Gus J. Haase, Theatre Brokers, 409 McCall Bldg., Memphis, Tenn. For Sale: Only theatre small south central Nebraska town; 180 cushion seats; late model Manley popcorn machine: all equipment in excelled condition. Contact Raymond Johnson, 806 West 13th St., Grand Island, Neb. Downtown 'Tulsa, Okla., 320-seat grind house. Union booth. Buy direct from owner for approximately one-h<alf 1948 gross. Boxoffice, A-3247. Southern California Drive-In. Moneymaker. Stand investigation. Excellent condition. Boxoffice, A-3250. THEATRE TICKETS Prompt service. Special printed roll tickets. 100.000, $23.95; 10,000, $6.85: 2,000, $4.45. Each 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. POPCORN MACHINES Rebuilt Popcorn Machines for sale. Fully guaranteed. Price from $150. Consolidated Confections, 1314 S. Wabash, Chicago 5, 111. Blevins is national headquarters for popcorn machines. Silver Stars, Super Stars, Corn Cribs. Old machines taken in trade. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, 'Tenn. Star popcorn machines. All models. Prunty Seed & Grain Co., 620 N. 2nd St., St. Louis 2, Mo. ■ Bargain prices in used and completely reconditioned popcorn machines. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, 'Tenn. Burch, Manley, Cretors, Advance, all electric french fry types. 50 Hollywood type, theatre special electric poppers from $250. Karmelkorn Equipment, 120 S. llalsted, Chicago 6, 111. Rebuilt popcorn machines, half price. Write for list. Drive-in poppers, bargain. Poppers Supply, Box 838, Atlanta, Ga. 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 alt seasoning, bags, boxes, etc. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville. Tenn. Attractively printed popcorn cartons for .sale. 10c size, $0 M; 25c size, $17.50 M. Fabian Kontney. 609 N. A.shland. Green Bay, Wis. Sno-Flake white hulless popcorn. Give your customers the best. Write ns for your sample and quotations. Sno-Wlte 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 now! Motion Picture Operator; Motion Picture Elquipment Technician; Motion Picture Sound 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 6769, 1105 Camp St., Dallas, Tex. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Unusual combination 412-seat lovely theatre, modern complete b.all room, two sub-rentals, fine seven-room apartment, 1,000 capacity checking and conce.ssions. Includes all buildings covering quarter block. Controls big area. Any part readily sub-leased. Ballroom operating part time, owner away. Show-dance minded midwest. Showing good profit. $71,500. $24,500 down. Priv.ate saie. Arthur Leak, 1109 OrchardLane, Des Moines, Iowa. 3422 Kinmore, Dallas. 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; B.aby Keglites, $54.75; Baby 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 M.iurer 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, THEATRE SUPPLIES Intermittent sprockets. $4.95. Test film, $1. Trout Equipment, 575, Enid. Okla. SIGNS Easy Way to Paint Signs. Use letter patterns. Avoid sloppy work and wasted time. No e.xperlence needed for expert work. Write for free samples. John Rahn, B-1329, Central Ave., Chicago 51, HI. 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