The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

THE EXHIBITOR 23 cuit owner Mike Kallett’s son, Robert, escaped without injury in an automobile accident in which a youth in the other car was killed. . . . Theatre artist Frank Bonomo made a flying trip to New York City. . . . Bernie Kranze hopped to Gloversville to call on Schine circuit executives. Bill Clarke has again resumed operation part-time of his Palace, Fort Covington, with the Colonial, Waddington, which he formerly ran, being taken over by J. Allen. . . . Charlie Ost, National Screen Service representative, reports many of the boys are planning to visit Elizabethtown more regularly, the attraction being the four-bell cooking of Mrs. Dave Rosenbaum, wife of the operator of the Capital, and theatres in Keesville and Ausable Forks. . . . Last week in April saw snow at Lake Placid, according to salesmen. . . . F. LaVere Winne, Cherry Valley exhibitor and newspaper publisher, has been dogged by bad luck of late. Both his wife and mother were sick abed, while his sister was in a Utica hospital for an operation. His assistant and man-of-allwork in his printing shop picked that time to leave him. Ralph Pielow reports the Metro summer-hit lineup is the talk of the industry. . . . Jack Levy has been made manager of the New York City office of National Screen Accessories, with jurisdiction over the Albany and Buffalo offices. . . . Nate Sodikman, Monogram branch manager, visited his family in Buffalo. . . . He has taken a home in Albany, and his wife will join him in a month, after she completes a course in social welfare at Buffalo University. . . . Booker Mitch Pantzer, same office, flew to New York City to visit his folks. Jerry Spandow, new Universal branch manager, breezed into town with a new bride and a new car. Now he’s looking for a new home. . . . Film row folk received invitations for the May 3 opening of the new theatre in Ellenville, Norbury, built by Kallett and Sholemson interests. . . . Harry Berkson, Monogram franchiseholder, attended his company convention and the Variety Club meet in Dallas. . . . Monogram lads are all enthused over their new quarters at 1046 Broadway. Where were you on the afternoon of April 26? . . . Exchangeites report few exhibs in after 3 P. M. that day. . . . Perhaps the opening of the baseball season had something to do with it. . . . In that big New York Central smash-up at Little Falls, an RKO feature was lost, and booker Abe Van Deusen had to drive up with a new print. . . . Who was that exhib who drove down from Utica to book his house only to find he had left his date book behind? . . . George Thornton set May 3 for the opening day of his Orpheum, Tannersville. Home office auditors William Marsh and Robert Wolfe, latter a student auditor, spent a week in Ralph Pielow’s Metro office. . . . R. P. incidentally, is planning to do a great deal of air traveling in the future, having received an airline pass from his company. . . . Independent distributors Archie Mayer and Ed Barrison were visitors. . . . Ben Smith, Pamo, came back from that Toronto trip full of vim and vigor. . . . Moe Grassgreen, 20th Century-Fox, was another who welcomed the merry month of May in a new home. . . . Chris Buckley, Bennington exhib, was still confined to his bed at latest reports. Binghamton Fred DeRado, manager, Capitol, has introduced kiddies singing parties every Saturday afternoon, with the state shows. Marge Shea, Capitol cashier, gave a shower for Marie Lake, Strand cashier. . . . H. J. Ammerman, Elvin, is back, following his Florida vacation. . . . Leo Clark and Frank Hawkes, projectionists, Star, Riviera respectively, became proud fathers of baby boys. . . . Billie Betrina “TwoTon,” doorman, Symphony, is on a diet. ... A Saturday kiddie matinee including free “Pinocchio” circus sets were given away free through the courtesy of the local bakery and gratis newspaper space was promoted by Harry Balin, manager, Symphony, for “Pinocchio.” . . . Opening of the new golf season found many theatre folks on the course, namely Ned Kornblite, Tom Walsh, John Tighe, Roger Edwards, Eddie Charlier, Jerry Burke, Bud Shelton, John Pugh, and for the first time in his life, your correspondent. . . . John Tighe, Roger Edwards, and Eddie Charlier played 36 holes in one day. . . . Mrs. Julie Buchmier, Star cashier, celebrated her first anniversary by a motor trip to Syracuse. — F. D. R. Buffalo Joint Charity Drive is going over through Ralph Maw, Manny Woronov, Metro; Elmer Lux, RKO; Mat Sullivan, United Artists; Emmie Dickman, 20th Century-Fox; George Ferguson, Columbia. . . . E. K. O’Shea, Metro district manager was a visitor. . . . Mary Fridrich, Shea office, was a featured dancer at the inaugural ball of the Joint Charities campaign. . . . Vincent R. McFaul, general manager, Shea theatres, was in New York City. Ed Fisher, United Artists exploitation representative, came to town to aid Charlie Taylor and staff on the “One Million B. C.”, George Mason’s Shea’s Great Lakes. . . . Bob Case, genial manager, Shea’s Lackawanna, has changed his residence to Hotel Lackawanna. . . . Lee Gross, secretary to Shea booker Bob Murphy, is delving into the mysteries of automobile driving. . . . Chuck McKeman and George Rosing were among the first Buffalonians to try out the golf courses this year. . . . Charles Rich, Warner branch manager, returned from a vacation in Florida accompanied by his wife. . . . Charlie Hayman, Lafayette, Strand, Cataract, Niagara Falls, attended the Picture Producers dinner in New York City. . . . Syd Lehman announces a Syracuse new salesman for United Artists will be on the job this week. .. . . George Lynch, Fred Meyers, and Louis Schine were in Syracuse consulting with Schines’ city manager Gus Lampe. Bob Moredock, Shea office staff, took a trip to Conesus Lake and Hornell. . . . Bill Brereton and his chief, Charlie Taylor, Shea circuit, were very much in evidence when the 20-mule team caused quite a hullabaloo. . . . Bob Case, manager Shea’s Lackawanna, is quite proud of his Ideaof-the-Month” Club conducted for his service staff. . . . Howard Joel Woronov, put in an appearance April 27, at Children’s Hospital, Metro’s baby lion weighed in at eight pounds. Muriel is fine. . . . RKO Buffalo branch is still in first place for the second consecutive week in the Ned Depinet Drive. Louis DePillo has re-opened his Park, Geneva. . . . George Lynch, Schine’s gen eral manager, was in. . . . Jules Berinstein, Berinstein circuit, Ithaca, sent his yacht down the ways. . . . Charlie Boasberg, RKO chieftain, predicts “Irene” and “My Favorite Wife” will be two of the biggest. . . . Condolences go to W. Ray Johnston, Monogram president, upon the recent death of his father. . . . Edith Chasen, former Monogram steno, reports from the West Coast in a pose with Preston Foster. . . . Film boys worried over increased girth, have requested Laubes to serve them soy bean bread. . . . George Hanny, Jr., Capitol, Maxine, is now Captain George. That new cruiser is the apple of his eye. Martinas are giving up their interest in the Star, Middleport, house reverting to Toni Amerose. . . . Manager Bob Baranoff, Avon, Watertown, will soon be seen driving a new car. . . . The Woronov “bris” was held with New York members of the two families in attendance. . . . Universal ites John Scully, Bill Bork, Jim Fater, Lew Leiser, Carl Heerdt will leave soon for Atlantic City to attend their company convention. . . . A1 Teschemacher, booker, Republic, is on a merry-go-round, what with bookings coming in fast and furious on “Village Bam Dance,” “Rancho Grande” and “Dark Command.” . . . Mrs. Jack Bellman and daughter, Meriam, spent a week end with Jack (Republic) Bellman. . . . Ken Robinson. Paramount branch manager, upon his return from Syracuse, was enthused over the splendid campaign Tom Jefferson conducted for “Dr. Cyclops,” which broke previous house records. Shea golf club held its annual banquet and election. William Brett, Sr., was elected president; Charles McKernan, secretary and treasurer, with the following board of directors: George D’Anna, Carl Rindcen, George Rosing, Kenneth Cooley, John Magner. . . . Rivoli’s Kozanowski’s, Edna and Stanley, have moved into their new home in Williamsville. . . . Ken Robinson is getting his Summer clothes in readiness to attend the California convention. . . . Sam Giffin, Metro Premiums, sports a new car. . . . Local film folk were thrilled at the recent exploit of young Emmy Dickman, Boston Red Sox pitcher, and son of 20th Century-Fox salesman Emmy, Sr., in holding the New York Yankees to one hit. George Sullivan, uncle of Lafayette s George MacKenna, is improving. . . Andy Geitner, Geitner, Silver Creek, left for St. Mary’s, Pa., to visit his mother. . . . Columbia held the world premiere of “21 Days Together” at the Lafayette, May 2. Lou Weinberg, in charge of circuit booking, was here. . . . Gem, Brocton, recently operated by the American Legion, has closed. . . . Otto Gratzer, Ritz, Sherman, was a visitor. Sylvia Singer’s heart beat quickened during the recent visit of her New York fiance. . . . Marg Crean, secretary to Syd Lehman, is a vision of loveliness. . . . Vera Wagner, stenographer, Universal. is proudly displaying a photo of her B. F. Bud Gray returned from a tour of the territory. . Sophie (Massalski) THE FEATURE CHECK-UP An Exclusive Service of THE JAY EMANUEL PUBLICATIONS May 8, 1940