The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

EVERY WEDNESDAY THERE WILL BE A NEW ISSUE OF THIS PUBLICATION COMPLETE IN COVERAGE SERVICE AND A LAST MINUTE REPORT ON WHAT'S DOING IN THIS INDUSTRY OF OURS THE EXHIBITOR Rochester Lester Pollock, Loew’s, had an eyecatching lobby display for “Young Tom Edison,” including early models of film camera, called kinetescope, phonograph and telegraph instruments, rare and valuable, obtained by co-operation of Rochester Museum. . . . Max Fogel, Webster, booked “Gone With the Wind” for week beginning Easter Day. . . . Manager Jay Golden, RKO Palace, spotted “Pinocchio” story in Democrat and Chronicle as buildup. . . . Howard G. Carroll, Strand, is trying amateur shows Wednesday'nights beginning March 27. . . . Local Finnish Relief Fund committee headed by Carl Potter is mapping a benefit show at the Eastman including feature film and Rochester Civic Orchestra. Downtown theatre managers are co-operating. Max Fogel, Webster, denies the rumor theatre will be sold to Schines, but it is reported Schines have standing offers out for the Webster, Embassy and Strand. . . . Rochester friends will miss visits of Harry Addison. . . . Charlie Freeman, Century; Louis Mayer, Temple; Francis Anderson, Palace; George Krolich, Regent, attended luncheon celebrating re-opening of Mayflower restaurant. . . . Carl Redfem, operator, Palace, has returned from his trip to Texas and Mexico. Cal Bornkessel, also, Palace, is expected back from Florida April 1. . . . With all theatres in city now open, projectionists are steadily employed. . . . Both Schines and RKO-Para-Comerford theatres gave away autos Easter week to pep bo. Schenectady Bill Shirley is blessed-eventing, And to celebrate the event Bill handed out the cigars to his friends. “Was it a boy or girl or twins?” his friends wanted to know. “Nothing of the sort,” Bill hastily replied as he passed out another cigar. “It was quadruplets. My dog ‘Moe’ just had four pups.” South Fallsburgh Arch and Jack Kaplan, Rivoli, vacationed in Florida. Syracuse Gus Lampe rates a full page in Roy Andrews and associates’ book describing outstanding and civic and business leaders, “Builders of Syracuse.” . . . John, son of Gene Curtis, won first prize in a radio name contest. . . . Mel Denny is investigating possibility of a new arm for Woodford’s easy chair. . . . Harry (fancy pants) Burgess prefers to sit on the spot. . . . Applications for the “400” of Local 376 v/ill be received by Roe, Wilcox and Denny families. . . . The Exhibitor advertising pays — ask Joe Fitzer, the “Bingo” card king. . . . Fred Donohue’s magic brought out the Easter lilies on time. . . . John Ecclees believes the truth hurts no one. . . . Ray Roe is hailed as Liebowitz No. 2 of Local 376. . . . Jack Kerly is reported having trouble getting the new car under the Avon marquee. . . . Morris Fitzer spending 10 days in Atlantic City. . . . Local 376 extends condolences to family of James Lemke, member, Local 29 and past president, IATSE, who died in Troy. . . . Mrs. Harry Unterfort returned from a visit to New York City. . . . President, vice-president, secretary and treasurer (Fay Woodford) made business trip to New York for the Star Decorating Service. . . . F. J. Daut acknowledges notice in The Exhibitor from Brown and Company, but thinks there are still a few loose ends. How about it, George? Fire Marshal Charles Wilkes is reported resting at Saint Joseph Hospital following his collapse. . . . Sid Grossman, playing “Gulliver’s Travels” and “Judge Hardy and Son” is going after business with daily mats at the Elmwood. . . . Wonder if he will seek another term in office (we don’t mean F. D. R.) ... Frank J. Daut (Altec New York City) sends regards to the boys with whom he met and talked at Brown and Company’s office. . . . Jack Bartle is reported carrying service men applications in his pocket. . . . That welcoming smile of Joe Boyle chases thoughts of the hard winter away. . . . Line of applicants at Charles Martina’s New Empire reminded us that there are still a lot of people out of work. . . . Motto of Eckel ushers bowling team: “Man who rolls 300 has no time spare.” After hearing the song dedicated to Harry Burgess, Sr., two of the local boys sat down at piano and here is who the following songs reminded them of: The Little Man Who Wasn’t There, Floyd Lewis ; Go To Sleep (what again) My Baby, Bill Doss ; Lucky, Lucky Me, Lloyd Tracy ; All Alone, I’m So All Alone, Phil Rossomando ; Deep in a Dream, George Raaflaub ; An Apple for the Teacher, Bob Sardino ; I Married an Angel, Ken Wilcox; All God’s Chillun Got Shoes, Lynn Goff ; If I Had My Way, Ray Roe; The Hay Loft Gang Is Here, Claude Linstruth ; Eighteenth Dining Room, Louis Boyd ; Chatterbox, John Eccles ; If I Didn’t Care, Bill Meany ; Can’t You. Won’t You Hurry Home. Lionel Wilcox ; Roll (Wheel) Out the Barrel, Jim Mosher ; Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze. Joe Cecile ; Are You Having Any Fun, Fay Woodford ; I’m Sorry for Myself, Larry Sherman ; Wishing, Frank Brodock ; I Wanna Be in Winchell’s Column, Howie Kennar; Take a Number From One to Ten, Jack Seeley ; Shivering in My Winter Underwear, Walt Scarfe ; Whistle While You Work. Jack Meany ; There’s a Far Away Look in Your Eye, Harry Burley ; Is There Still Room for Me Neath the Old Apple Tree. Harry (Old English) Burgess; The Donkey Serenade. George (Short Wave) Brown ; Stop Beating Round the Mulberry Bush. M. (Brunno) Pickrel ; Hi, Ho Silver, “Spooks” McNulty. T roy Leo Rosen, Troy, received a letter from former Proctor manager Joe Lefkowitz, now a theatre operator of Clifton, New Jersey. . . . Charlie Wilson and his brother are busy with the alterations to their Lansing, North Troy. Pair operate the Biiou, recently remodeled extensively. . . . Adolph Kohn, Rivoli, has brought his family to town. Mrs. Kohn renewed an old friendship. . . . Leo Rosen was appointed chairman of the amusement division of the Retail Merchants Association. . . . Mrs. Irving Liner, wife of the popular manager, Fabian’s Proctors, gave a recital at a meeting of the Hadassah. She is also active in the Monday Musical Club of Albany. . . . Shirley Albee, Troy cashier and secretary to manager Leo Rosen, picked Easter Sunday as her wedding day, while another who will shortly middle-aisle it is Lottie Grimes, cashier, American. . . . A1 Bothner, manager, Hellman circuit’s Palace, has raised his Sunday prices. . . . Jack Keenan, Troy assistant, expects May to be a big month — wonder why? Wappingers Falls New Academy was opened by Fiore Marasco. A Simplex Four-Star E System was furnished by National Theatre Supply and installation supervised by Jack Carroll and Martin Bender, Altec. Simplex projectors, Brenkert Enarcs, Baldor rectifiers, and other equipment were furnished by Joe Hornstein, seating by American Seating Company. Woodridge Sidney Cohen and family vacationed at Miami Beach. During Sid’s absence Eli Kagan managed the Lyceum. March 27, 1940