Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 37 CANADIAN FILM NEWS ney suggests that he marry some girl for a short time and sign over his money to her. Meredith selects the Cigarette Girl because of her honesty. And with the vanquishing of the scheming adventuress they find real happiness in their marriage. PARAMOUNT "Oh Pop"! — July 2 (one-reel Klever comedy, with Victor Moore). — Vic's wife is called to the bedside of her sick mother and Vic is left in charge of the house and the children. His neighbors are going downtown and so ask Vic if he will not take care of their children, too, which Vic agrees to do. He orders meat balls and cream puffs for the children and immediately they wage war. Vic gets in the middle of it and before long all are covered with meat and cream puffs. Then the neighbors arrive for their children, but since Vic cannot pick his own he asks the neighbors to pick theirs. MICHIGAN EXHIBITORS ELECT NEW OFFICERS AS CONVENTION ENDS S. A. Moran, of Ann Arbor, Made President; P. J. Schlossman, Treasurer, with C. E. Cody, Secretary Grand Rapids, Mich. — At the final session of the Michigan State Branch of the Motion Picture Exhibitors League here, the following officers were chosen: President, S. A. Moran, of Ann Arbor; first vice president, W. A. McLurell, of Savoy; second vice president, F. G. Ongle, of Hancock; third vice president, M. Jacobi, of Ionia; secretary, Claude E. Cody, of Lansing; and treasurer, P. J. Schlossman, of Muskegon. The league met at the Pantlind Hotel and discussed the war tax, Sunday closing as well as many other important matters. OUR PLATFORM "There is but one course to take if the exhibitors' organization is ever to attain its rightful place in the industry: there must be a thorough housecleaning of men and methods and the old parasitical system of making the league a poaching ground for a few selfish individuals must be forever abandoned." —From HERALD editorial, May 19, 1917. Montreal, Que. — The following article taken from a Montreal paper looks suspicious: It is said in a confidential report that the Holnian Theater is fireproof throughout and there is not a particle of wood in the place, with the exception of the chairs. Possibly, the authorities are looking for velvet, it is said. That the original plans were not followed, and that the changes made in the interior of the Holman, 299 St. Catherine Street West, one of Montreal's new film theaters, are of such a nature as to require serious consideration on the part of the building inspector's department, were declarations made by Chief Tremblay in a report he has submitted to the board of control. "By comparing the original plans of the architect," says Chief Tremblay, "with the sketch prepared by Inspector Desmarais, you will readily see that important changes were made during the course of construction. A certain exit required in one place was put elsewhere. A certain aisle was suppressed and replaced by seats, and seats were put in many places where according to the original plans they should not be. In brief, little care was taken to observe the plan upon which the building permit was issued." The report of chief Tremblay was transmitted to the city architect for a report. Toronto, Ont. — A. J. Ruddy, who was acting manager for the General Film Exchange for several months, has severed connections with the General and will shortly identify himself with a well known company doing business out of Toronto. Kitchener, Ont. — Geo. Reinhardt, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, is building a new theater in this city, to be completed and in operation by fall. He is using the best materials and is modeling it after one of the large Toronto houses. He has already placed an order for an Acme screen and Simplex machine. Toronto. — While the Poison Iron Works was launching four mine sweepers in the Toronto harbor, the Tropical Review provided six camera men to shoot the action for leading Canadian theaters. Toronto. — The Pathescope are advertising for camera men throughout Ontario. Preparations for launching an "All Canadian News Service" for Canadian exhibitors are being made. They have been taking the news at leading points but intend to cover the country thoroughly. Toronto, Ont. — W. A. Bach, who has been sales and advertising manager for M. H. Hoffman, Inc., and who recently resigned to join the Universal Film Company to organize publicity service departments in all the branch offices, is on a holiday trip to his old headquarters at Toronto.