Canadian Moving Picture Digest (Apr-Sep 1918)

THE CANADIAN MOVING PICTURE DIGEST. Dect ee yce nm 0 GEA EN -SDD O PE a rR MES HEADY ED EEE IED OE AD AE HEP HED OR OD EEE MERI ARES HOEY SE HEAT HOD ED MEE From JOHN J.CONKLIN | || WESTERN CANADA FILM NEWS Cp a a es Winnipeg, Sept. 6—Harry Allen, one of the well-known Allen family, a cousin of Jay and Jule Allen, was in the city on a visit. Mr. Allen’s headquarters are in Calgary and he is the travelling representative of the c¢om“pany. ‘“Italv’s Flaming Front’’ has been securcd by the First National Exhibitors and will be screened in Winnipeg this month. This is one of the most highly recommended of war films. ‘The Belgian’? has been secured by the Lyceum for September screening. ‘* Eves of the World’? will be shown at the Starland and the great production ‘*Ramona’’ will also be scen at the Lyceum. Very tasty interior decorations continue to make the foyer in the National attractive. French paper, ladies’ dress mirrors, velvet curtains and new iNuminations make it cosy and warm for the coming season. A vote is being taken among exhibitors whether to issue the next Chaplin feature, ‘‘Shoulder Arms,’’ in one fivereeler or two three-reelers. Manager Jernberg, of the Provinee, votes the later suggestion. A mistake was made in stating in this column that Fox Standard Pictures are not coming into Winnipeg in future. It is the Fox regulars that have been cancelled, but these are being replaced by the Victory Pictures which have among their stars, Tom Mix, George Walsh and Gladys Broekwell. The First National. distribute these in the west as well as Fox Standards. A REST A A EE RETREAT HN ATES HO OI EON MN EE RIN PE EE EN HGS SERMON raamiem A MR oA MEIN ESE CE CRN EEE RR EH ME ING “EN EE REN GEG EI AI CER EEE GED RE Manager Davis, of the Dominion, hay no doubt as to the drawing power of ‘<Hearts of the World’’ to extend over three weeks. The advance sale is very large, and the first week was a large success, An orchestra of 14 arrived from Toronto to tour with the picture in the west. The Province management has not decided on the opening picture. Among those under review are Cecil DeMille ’s latest, ‘‘Till I Come Back to You,’’ “Tempered Steel,’’ ‘‘Italy’s Flaming Front,’’ Nazimova’s ‘‘ Revelations’’ Charlie Chaplin in ‘‘Shoulder Arms.’’ George Graham, manager and_ lessee of the Avenue theatre, Portage Ave., has decided to spend $3,000 on a more attractive entrance. Mr. Graham has brought the Avenue up from a 5-cent theatre and poorly attended at that, to a 15 and 20-cent house and paying large returns at that figure. Fox Standard pictures are largely sereened here. Mr. Graham owns two suburban houses, the Classic and the Star, which are also paying. Manager Morton, of the Monarch, who has leased the adjoining theatre on Portage Ave., the New Majestic, opened the house on August 31st to a large attendance, screening Charles Ray in ‘*Playing the Game.’’ The Majestic was the third picture house to open in Winnipeg, and for years it held the premier position owing to its attractive front and its spacious interior. It has one of the finest screens in the city. Manager Williamson, of the National, has made the front and the interior of the theatre spick and span, the paint brushes and the decorative art being ‘Page ‘f'wenty-One ED A OG TE GE EE HE ES ED NE EY I CE RN RY CRN ES Dramatic Editor The Winnipeg Free Press | | the means to attain the desired end. The official war films are going well at this house. ‘“Damaged Goods,’’ had another phenominal run_ recently in Winnipeg. Manager Wills, of the Rex, ran it a week at his house, which is one of the Allen houses, and then leased the Monarch down town for three days while he screened the sequel, ‘‘ Race Suicide’’ at the Rex. Good money was made on these features. There are 31 moving picture houses now running fn Winnipeg. The lower priced suburban houses feel severely the 15-cent-a-reel tax, but by judicious buying of pictures and the generous help of the exchanges, were able to keep open all summer. Now that the cooler weather has come the outlook is brighter. . Up to date the Government tax levied by the Manitoba Government has not vielded the returns anticipated by the Provincial Treasurer, Hon. Edward Brown, in his budget speech delivered last February. He then figured on $150,000 to $200,000 revenue, but it has fallen to date, the first five months, below half the first figure. Cooler weather may boost it. A handsome marque will be erected over the entrance to the Lyceum theatre on Portage Ave. This theatre has the best matinee location in the city, and crowds are always in attendance in the afternoon. The Dominion theatre this fall will put in an 8-piece orchestra in addition to their organ, to provide patrons with the aesthetic side of theatre life. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Help and Situations Wanted announcements will be carried in thls department free of charge. For Sale, Wanted to Purchase, To Rent, and other Kindred Advertisements will be charqed for at the rate of one cent per word for each insertion. Money Orders or Stamps to accompany advertisement, otherwise insertion will not be made until amount ts received at this Office. POSITION WANTED—A young lady _ who is a capable pianist, and who understands ‘‘playing the pictures,’’ would like a position in a Toronto Moving Picture House. Address replies to Miss Richardson, eare The Digest. 3t MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR open for engagement. Several years’ experience in operating and managing theatres. Box 814, Orillia, Ont. EXPERIENCED VIOLINIST Orches tra leader with accompanist, open for engagement anywhere in Canada. Large repertoire for pictures. Address M. Verney, 229 Wellington S8t., Sherbrooke, Que. WANTED—Cellist open for position in moving picture orchestra; have had the necessary experience to make good; Write A. Cornell, 82 Bolton Ave., Toronto, Ontario. WANTED—Pianist for good western Ontario theatre. In replying state salary and all other particulars. This will be a good permanent position for the right party.. Apply Box G. W. care The Digest. FOR SALE-CHEAP—One Fort Wayne Compensant, 60 cycle, 115 volts; in good condition; or will trade for two 14-inch Magazines, for No. 6 Powers’ Machine. Address Majestic theatre, Biggar, Sask. 12 WANTED—Violinist at onec; must be Al sight reader; playing light and standard music; night work only; salary $25.00 per week. Fred R. Pursel, Lyric theatre; Simcoe. 23 Google WANTED—For Griffin Opera House Orchestra, Chatham, Ont., Violinist, at once, (Pianist is leader) ;great chance locate here; other musicians write; state lowest salary. W. H. Fletcher, manager, or Harry Hirst, leader, On FOR SALE--A ticket chopper in good condition; apply to Star theatre Co., London, Ontario. ' 2 WANTED— Position as manager of moving picture theatre in Ontario. Thoroughly qualified, with splendid oxperience;what have you to offer? Apply Box H, The Digest, 326 Spadina Ave., Toronto. 23 WANTED—Pianist for the Regent theatre, Guelph, Ort. Here’s a steady position for the party who can qualify; must thoroughly understand playing the pictures intelligently. Apply, with all particulars to Mr. Davidson, manager the Regent theatre, suclph, Ontario. 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