Exhibitors Herald (Sep-Dec 1918)

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EXHIBITORS HERALD AND MOTOGRAPHY Fight Over Sunday Shows Begun in Knoxville, Tenn. KNOXVILLE, TENN.— Much opposition is developing to the proposed showing of moving pictures in Knoxville on Sundays. Ministers of the city assert they will make a strong fight against the move. A suggestion that 50 per cent of the proceeds go to the Red. Cross is met with, a statement from Mrs. J. Stewart French, director of women's work in the Knoxville chapter, that the Red Cross cannot accept partial proceeds from any event, and that the name of the Red Cross can not be used in advertising any proposition. Those favoring Sunday shows claim that with the gasless Sundays in effect, it leaves the working people with no form of amusement. Persons opposing the plan, however, declare that Sunday shows would be contrary to the very purpose of gasless Sundays, as it would require electricity to operate the projection machines and to light the theatres, thus consuming power. Buffalo Theatres Block New Union Wage Demand BUFFALO.— Verily the life of an exhibitor is a hard one, at least it is in Buffalo, where in less than a month, three unions have put down barrages for more money. First it was the musicians and as they were first and the exhibitor did not expect a counter attack from another union, the increase was granted. However, a few days later the operators began an offensive for a boost, but the exhibitors got together and broke up the attack, the small exhibitors holding firm for the agreement which still has two years to run. Now another wave comes over the top. It is the stage hands brigade. The exhibitors have turned down this demand, also insisting that the present agreement between the managers and the union, which runs for a long time, is no scrap of paper. Ogden, Utah Exhibitors Boost Prices Slightly OGDEN, UTAH— Exhibitors of this city have increased prices to meet the ever-growing overhead. The increase is 2 cents for adults and 1 cent for children, which is added to the old prices of 1") and 5 cents, which include the war tax. The new scale thus is 17 cents for adults and 6 cents for children. Exhibitor Briefs Pittsburg, Pa. — William Huling has succeeded Harry Thomas as manager of the Arsenal Theatre, Butler and Main streets. Mr. Thomas is now. with the colors. Mr. Huling has been identified with Rowland & Clark theatres for several years in capacities other than manager, which has given him a good working knowledge of the duties that devolve upon a house manager. Huntington, W. Va. — Abe Hyman, manager of the Orpheum Theatre, has ALICE JOYCE Latest Portrait of the Vitagraph Star \\ ho Will Soon Appear in "Everybody's Girl." been made a member of the Four Minute Men in recognition of his services to that organization in giving them a place to speak. Columbus, O. — Fire destroyed six reels of film in the Hippodrome Theatre, but the operator, Don Aldenderfer, escaped injury. The patrons filed out of the house without disorder. Hamilton, O. — John Broomhall and John Schwalm have taken over the Grand Theatre. The men now control three houses. Greensburg, Ind. — The new South Side Theatre has been opened. The proceeds for the first day were donated to the Red Cross. Oklahoma City, Okla. — The Palace and Folly Theatres reopened on Sunday, September 22. The initial feature at the Folly was "Hearts of the World." Chillicothe, O. — The new Sherman Theatre has been opened with Theda Bara in "Salome." Cuba City, Wis. — Exhibitors here have been compelled to close because of an epidemic of infantile paralysis. The schools also are closed and children under 16 are not permitted to leave their homes. Theatres in Dodgeville, a town nearby, also have closed and the town is under quarantine. Kirksville, Mo. — The Harrington Theatre Building was destroyed by fire. The cause of the fire has not been learned. Darlington, Wis. — E. H. Rodahan will open a new theatre here about November 1. Sidnev, Neb. — N. G. Brewer has taken over the U. S. A. Theatre, but as soon as the new opera house is completed he will dose tlr* U. S. A., devoting his entire time to the opera house. Clifton Forge, Va. — The Masonic Theatre has changed hands. S. M. Sachs. formerly with the Lyric at Lexington, will be the new manager. Newark, N. J. — Anton F. Pekrol is about to reopen a house at ^84 Warren street, which he has been remodeling. Utica, N. Y.— The i'ark Theatre has reopened under new management. The Corn Mill Theatre will reopen later. Grand Forks, N. D. — Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Grand Theatre. The damage was $50,000. The house was operated by A. J. Kaunaugh. Fort Wayne, Ind. — The Grand and Transfer Theatres are now under one management as a result of a deal by which J. P. Mollett of the Grand recently purchased the Transfer. Mr. Mollett formerly managed the Casino and Fairy Theatres. Milwaukee Events ^IIIIIHUIIIIIIIIIIIMIItlHIIIUIIIHHHaimillllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIUIIIIIIHIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllllllllllllllllHIlinif Universal Film Exchange was awarded first prize over all other exchanges of the Universal by the Home Office for the best sales on Bluebird productions and Short Subjects for the month of August. J. Roderick, the local manager, deserves a great deal of credit for the above as he is sure a live wire and is well liked by the exhibitors in this territory. More power to you Sir Joseph. C. W. Phillips, formerly salesman for the World Chicago office, and recently connected with the Lubliner & Trinz interests in Chicago, is now selling Universal films in the Wisconsin territory. Art Thompson of the World, handling Wisconsin for that company is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home in Chicago. All the film men in this teritory hope for his speedy recovery. We all extend our deepest sympathy to Walter Hilderandt of the Wisconsin Film Corporation in his late bereavement, the loss of his mother. Mr. Gettleson, sales manager of Jewel Productions succeeded in placing "For Husbands Only" in the Alhambra Theatre for a week run. This was the first time that a Jewel production has been shown in that theatre. The run began Sept. 22. The Strand Symphony Orchestra is proving quite popular with the Milwaukee patrons and is sure a treat for Milwaukee music lovers as an added attraction to the high class photoplays screened in that theatre. Joseph Mergerner, salesman for Pathe Milwaukee office, is now in charge of the booking department filling the position vacated by Johnnie Clancy, who left that concern last Saturday. William Aschman, manager of the Pathe Exchange just returned from New York where he attended a meeting of all the managers of Pathe exchanges. Mr. Leserman of Chicago Universal office visited with the local Universal office last Friday and returned to Chicago Friday evening. 50