The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

Lou Davidson, 20th Century-Fox. . . . Lou put over a good one both for the Glove and the local Red Cross when he offered to give a private screening of “The Cat and the Canary” to anyone brave enough to watch it in the theatre alone — and pay $25 for the privilege, the money to go to the Red Cross. . . . Plans are underway here for a special Christmas tie-up celebration with all merchants, with both theatres, the Glove and Hippodrome working jointly. . . . Harvey Cox, Hipp manager, Fred Handy, his assistant, and Milton Frye, assistant, Glove, are co-operating on arrangements with Lou Hart, Glove manager. . . . Freddie Sliter, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Sliter, is recovering after a bad fall. . . . Mrs. Lou Goldstein is about again after an operation at the Littauer Hospital here, receiving congratulations from her friends. Goshen Walter and Carlisle Neithold, Goshen, have offered to purchase the old historic Goshen Inn with the intention of remodeling the building for use as a modern hotel. . . . Goshen has installed new Simplex E-7 mechanisms, Teddy Rosenberg handled the deal for National Theatre. Hornell William Leggiero, local Steuben, was wreathed in smiles at the turn-away business on “Drums.” . . . Mary Kinnery, is the new box-office girl at the Steuben. . . . Fred Peters, owner Majestic, started making plans for a southern sojourn. Jamestown Mrs. Josephine Mildred Jennings Crabill, wife of Warners district manager Ralph E. Crabill, passed away November 19. Pallbearers were managers of the district, Dalton Burgett, William Leggiero, Allen B. Newhall, C. L. Hollister, Ralph Booth, Doc Westfall. Attending the funeral from out of the city were M. A. Silver, zone manager, Albany; J. P. Faughnan, Warners Albany office; Charles Smakwitz, Albany district manager; Max Friedman, Albany booker; Mr. and Mrs. Charles E, Kurtzman, Loew’s, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin S. Kay, Liberty, New Kensington, Pennsylvania; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lazar, Schine theatres, Bellefontaine, Ohio; Ralph Maw, Metro, Buffalo; Kenneth Robinson, Paramount, Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fahrenholz, Strand, Elmira; Mel Conheim, Regent, Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Booth, Family, Batavia; Clifford Schaufele, Diana, Medina; Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Burgett, Capitol, Durkirk; William Leggiero, Steuben, Hornell; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lafayette, Haven, Olean; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hollister, Babcock, Wellsville, Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Beckerich, Olean; Viola Beckerich; Mr. and Mrs. James Maoris, Majestic, Hornell; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Westfall, Buffalo. Also attending the funeral were Phil Fox, Columbia, Buffalo; John J. Scully, Universal, Buffalo; Syd Samson. 20th Century-Fox, Buffalo; Robert C. Horning, Shea’s, Jamestown; Joe Hockenberry, Roosevelt, Jamestown; Ruth Kelley, Warners, district office. She was a woman of rare charm and well known. She had many friends in Chicago and in the industry on the coast, in Newark where her husband was associated with Warner New Jersey district, and in Troy, during his period of management for Warners there. She will be sadly missed by all who have known her. THE EXHIBITOR Middleport Charles V. Martina, who has just added the Starr here to his Martina circuit, is modernizing the house by installing RCA Photophone sound. He recently placed RCA Photophone equipment in four other houses of his chain. Newburgh Park changed policy and runs matinees daily and continous on Saturady and Sunday. . . . Clint Lake, Ritz, received an unexpected visit from his old friend, Bide Duddley. . . . A1 Pizarro, Broadway projectionist has been confined with a severe cold. . . . Jack (Golden Boy) Corwin, Ritz is now smoking cigars. . . . Prior to the opening of the deer season, Jack Carroll, Altec, was observed at target practice. . . . Netco Theatre (Insomnia) League bowling tournament had its second session. Park, ushers and managers shut out the operators, art department and Ritz respectively, and Broadway won from the Cameo, 2-1. Observed in the gallery were Eugene Levy, Ted Rosenberg, Mesdames Lake, Schaefer, Pizarro, Decker, Garrison, and Canella. . . . Ken Helstern, Ritz, projectionist, is still cutting up. Rochester Manager Charlie Freeman launched Friday night jitterbug contests as a special draw. . . . Allied members are making preparations for the annual meeting. . . . Jay Golden arranged an elaborate Hollywood opening for “Elizabeth and Essex” at RKO Palace including radio tie-up with WHEC. . . . Arthur Krolich, manager. Regent, is directing work of recovering seats by members of staff. . . . Charlie Freeman, Century, stressed musical angles of “That’s Right, You’re Wrong” with musical diploma distributed to schools and including signed ones good for free passes. Kay Kyser records were played over WSAY along with plugs for the picture and music co-operated with displays and distribution of heralds. Schenectady Trio of huntsmen from Proctor’s bagged an eight-point buck near Speculator. Lucky nimrods were Walt Bannock, treasurer, and George Bowers, Harold Bodin, service staff. . . . Theatrical Bowling League challenged the Fire Department team, with three Proctorites on the picked team. Syracuse “Coach” Gus Lampe must have taken advice and attended practice — Syracuse 39 took Colgate. . . . Frieda Kliman, cashier, Hollywood, celebrated a birthday with friends. . . . Advice to Bill Doss; a little alcohol in the radiator will do wonders. . . . We understand that Jimmie Constantino is now sole owner of the Phoenix Strand. . . . R. C. Canter, now managing S. and C.’s Baldwinsville Palace, has a new office. . . . Sam Slotnick is devoting his time to managing the Acme and Globe. The Palace, Geneva, installed new Simplex machine. . . . Regent, Geneva. Western Electric and Simplex sound. . . . Strand, formerly Auditorium, Auburn, is being torn down. . . . White light shutters have been installed in Louis Beyer’s Hollywood. . . . Manager Harry Unterfort, RKO-Schine-Keith’s, ran a special midnight show Thanksgiving eve for opening of “Drums Along the Mohawk.” . . . Local No. 376 should buy an ice pick and gloves for Francis Miller. . . . Boys along the Rialto find that the cheaper ties will slip. . . . Jefferson, Auburn, is now using five acts vaudeville three days a week. . . . Entire present slate of officers of Local No. 9 has been re-nominated. . . . Mrs. Marian Young, secretary, Keiths, has resigned, replaced by Mrs. Ruth Corbett. Syracuse exhibitors are trying to claim priority rights on “Bingo” nights. . . . “Bob” Holland, Chicago manager, is visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. Sid Holland. . . . “Popeye” Club at Smith’s Harvard is gaining favor with the kiddies. . . . Walt League’s attempts to pinch-hit were, not so good. . . . “Vocal-Ad” is soon to enter the Syracuse advertising field. . . . Gus Lampe accompanied L. W. Schine to New York. . . . Ray Rowe wonders when Joe Cecile will be available, now that the Strand is closing. . . . Mike Lavine, Gus Lampe, Ray Rowe and Eddie Cummings are reported to be interested in the coaching job at Syracuse. . . . Now that the football season is closed on the Hill, wonder where Carl Blair, “Stubby” Johnson and George Raaflaub will spend Saturdays. . . . Harry Burley has to pick on milk wagons with his car. Troy Troy manager Leo Rosen reports a large delegation from his house is planning to attend the annual Warner Club banquet and movie ball, of which Leo is entertainment chairman. . . . Jack Swartout, American, was under the weather. W at ervliet Local Empire, dark for a period, will be reopened next month. MUTINY IN THE BIG HOUSE. Barton MacLane and Charles Bickford are seen in a dramatic moment in Monogram’s contribution to the better prison pictures. November 29, 1939 NYS.