The Exhibitor (Nov 1941-May 1942)

18 Jay Golden, city manager, RKO-Paramount-Comerford pool, announced some managerial shifts. Francis Anderson be¬ comes house manager, RKO Palace, with James McAllister, formerly Keith’s Memo¬ rial, Boston, as assistant. Arthur Krolich, former manager, Regent, succeeds Charles Freeman, resigned, as manager, Century, with John Menzies, formerly Palace, as assistant. Manager Harold Martz, Capitol, moves to Regent, and Glenn Heinrich con¬ tinues as assistant there. Wallace Folkins, formerly with Schine houses here, returns as Capitol manager. Marty Bowman re¬ mains as assistant. Keep in Touch With This Publica¬ tion For Information On Air Raid Drills and Other Methods By Which Your Theatre Can Do Its Part. Mike Mungovan, business agent, re¬ ported the second pay increases in a year obtained by ushers, doormen, cleaners, and cashiers in B local, Stage Employees’ Union, and officers are lining up eligibles in Schine and other neighborhood theatres. Arbitration Reports Are Easy to Find In The Exhibitor. Stockton Leigh, manager, Riviera, spot¬ ted a display of “Superman” original drawings in the window of the city’s larg¬ est department store as the film played simultaneously in 13 Schine theatres. The drawings were obtained from Max Fleisher studios through former connec¬ tion there of Herbert Gordon, Grand. Real Local Coverage? Only In This Publication. Despite cold that only Eskimos could love, Sy Felder, Hollywood Advertising Company, called on theatres. . . . Carol Fenyvessy’s Park is doing better. . . . Frank V. Bruner was in ahead of “Corsi¬ can Brothers,” Loew’s. . . . Bud Silverman, Schine’s city manager, attended a district managers’ meeting in Gloversville. . . . Friends here of Eddie May, theatre man¬ ager, Mayville, Ky., heard his wife set a Kentucky Red Cross record by knitting 59 sweaters. . . . There is no switch to girl ushers here yet, but elderly men are getting a break as ticket takers. Consult The Territory Screening Guide for Trade Show Information. Looking armyward: John Menzies, as¬ sistant, Century, got a call to report in Syracuse for a physical. . . . Winfield Thompson, manager, Park, hears reclassi¬ fication looms. . . . Albert Fenyvessy, Arnett, is awaiting recall to an air pho¬ tography unit. Join The Exhibitor’s Kit Parade — The Finest Service The Industry Has Ever Seen. Morris Glockner visited the Schine houses. . . . Lester Pollock, manager, Loew’s, served on the committee for the Policeman’s Ball. . . . Theatres gave bunches of passes as prizes for the radio stations’ triple-threat Red Cross campaign. Hellzapoppin’ “Bingo” party clicked so well at the Rexy that Carol Fenyvessy immediately booked it into the Hudson, Hollywood, and Park. . . . Sarah Brusloff is Bud Silverman’s new secretary, suc¬ ceeding Rina Cursi. Only Your Home Town Paper Gives You Real Coverage of News in Your Area. THE EXHIBITOR Mrs. Ruth (RCA) Northrup, taking Red Cross first aid course, was surprised to find her instructor was Mrs. Frank Hig¬ gins, wife of the Grand projectionist. . . . Tom Lyons, state AFL president, met here with union leaders to arrange for the state convention in which theatre crafts will play an important role. . . . Sol Shafer, manager, Liberty, was slated to leave for three months’ vacation in the south dur¬ ing which he planned to visit his son training for the U. S. Air Corps at Kelly Field, Tex. . . . Ken Woodward was to move from the West End to the Liberty, and Herbert Gordon was to take over at the West End. Trade Screening Information? Then Turn to the Listing, a Regular Fea¬ ture of This Publication. Arthur Krolich, manager, Regent, placed advertising cards on news stands and trucks, and had newsboys distribute her¬ alds for “Ball of Fire.” . . . We heard a license was sought for burlesque at the Embassy, dark for months. Despite endorsement of many ministers here for “One Foot In Heaven,” Century, the Rev. Davis Rhys Williams, pastor of the First Unitarian Church, devoted his Sunday sermon to lambasting the film. The minister’s blast, reported in the news¬ papers, definitely helped business for the film, according to manager Arthur Kro¬ lich, who reported the gross jumped markedly the last two days of the film’^ run at the Century. Turn to the Inside Back Cover For the Latest National Release Date Guide. Arthur Krolich, manager, Century, put on a strong campaign for “Swamp Wo¬ man.” Stunts included a display at the city zoo, an exhibition of Thomas Hart Benton’s drawings at the Memorial Art Gallery, and radio “Mystery Melody.” — D. R. Syracuse Thomas Donigan, assistant manager, RKO-Schine-Eckel, was given a party on his departure to join Uncle Sam. . . . Ron¬ ald Crout, Eckel, joined the civic defense forces. . . . All members of Local 376 have voted a dime-a-week donation to the Red Cross for the duration. . . . George Raaflaub seems to like to work all day. . . . We’re glad to note that Joe Boyle has the best of that grippe attack. Ruth Bolton’s admirers from Syracuse’s finest keep the huge bowl in the State office filled with pom-poms. . . . Louis W. Schine stopped off on his way to attend the Jay Golden testimonial dinner at Ro¬ chester, accompanied by Harry H. Unterfort. . . . Saul Schwartz, new RKO division manager was in to make an inspection. . . . Cecil Greene, Syracuse University graduate, has been appointed student as¬ sistant manager at RKO-Schine-Keith’s. . . . Harry Burley insists that Harry Bur¬ gess, Jr. did not entirely enjoy the New Year’s eve banquet (something about $5). . . . Carl Henry will shortly start instruc¬ tion classes for capon enthusiasts in the local theatrical profession. . . . Frank Wherle is studying the Richardson hand book with a vengeance. . . . Under the guiding hand of William Maxon, past president, Local 376 installed its new officers. Your Country Needs Your Help. Co-operate With Your Local Defense Council. Latest from Philip Thomas Carmen Rossomando is that he will not get married to evade military service. . . . Fay Woodford did a fine job staging the pageant for the Boy Scouts at a local hotel. . . . Scout¬ master Jack Meaney was in charge of the Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts held in Furman St. Methodist Church. . . . Won¬ der if Jack (the landlord) Kerley and Joe (the fisherman) Cecile were really ap¬ pointed to follow the March of Dimes par¬ ade to pick up the strays? Contrary to reports, Raymond (Peewee) Roe, Jr. is not in the second hand business. That’s just his hockey equip¬ ment. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Grossman returned from an enjoyable trip. . . . Adolph (endive) Den Haese reports “Fer¬ dinand” Jr. taking first steps on the farm. . . . Edward (snow shoes) Whitford is reported ready to install an electric eye on the A1 Gilbert garage. . . . William Bessey replaced Harry Burley at the Re¬ gent booth for the duration. . . . Francis Miller likes to use his own Christmas pre¬ sents, no matter how small. . . . Russ Stevens sure knows how to wrap ’em up. Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Savings Stamps. Bill Van Wagner opened the ice-fishing season with four pike. . . . Lloyd Tracy seems to be avoiding the Marine recruit¬ ing station lately. . . . Robert (checks) Dumas wonders if rationing will effect the butt burners. . . . John Eccles seems to enjoy vacations any time of year. Snapshot: Frank M. Murphy, son of First Deputy Fire Chief John Murphy of Brock¬ ton, Mass., was born and received his early education in that city, and was later grad¬ uated from Massachusetts’ Teachers Col¬ lege. Started his theatrical career in a Brockton theatre, he later went to Woon¬ socket, R. I. for Paramount. He was as¬ sistant manager, Loew’s State, Boston, and then to the management of Loew’s Parkway, Wilmington, Del. Frank came to Syracuse as manager of Loew’s State in 1938. He is married to Miss Joan Gal¬ lagher, who was a secretary in the Loew’s northeast division manager’s office in 1940. He is a member of the Knights of Colum¬ bus and the Rotary Club of Syracuse. His chief recreation is horse back riding. Utica Jane Gordon played “How Green Was My Valley” for all it would stand, Utica being located in the largest Welsh com¬ munity in the county. Spotting ads writ¬ ten in Welsh in the local and surrounding papers, and contacting all the Welsh so¬ cieties, Jane found it necessary to hold the show over. . . . Wanda Sczelgia and Evelyn Carrock, Avon, Utica, are starting a 10 week course in Red Cross first aid. . . . Local crippled children were guests of the Olympic. . . . Charles Gordon is spending the winter in Florida. . . . Max Westebee, RKO, was in. . . . Andy Roy has discontinued “Bank Night” at the Stanley. . . . George Laurey is confined to his home with bronchitis. Waverly A tribute to the memory of Carole Lom¬ bard was given by the management of the Capitol on the night following official announcement of her death, with the audi¬ ence singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” T. J. Cary and Bud Kornblite were re¬ sponsible. Remember Pearl Harbor! January 28, 1942