Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

EXHIBITORS HERALD Feeling the Panhandle's Pulse H. E. N. HENRIETTA, TEXAS.— H. L. Bear, a prominent hardware merchant of Henrietta, plans to build a 350 seat house in here in the Spring. Mr. Bear has just purchased a building site adjoining his present theatre, the Dorothy. The Dorothy will be completely re-modeled this Spring and newequipment installed. Coming attractions for this popular house are Blanche Sweet in "A Woman of Pleasure" and Charlie Chaplin's "A Day's Pleasure." BOWIE, TEXAS.— The Billy Barry Theatre, under the efficient management of D. T. McBrayer, is enjoying an exceptionally prosperous season even in the face of extremely cold weather. A new Wurlitzer will shortly be installed in this house. DECATUR, TEXAS. — E. W. Blythe, who operates the Majestic Theatre here, whose house has a seating capacity of 400, reports business very good. This old Exhibitors Herald subscriber states that he enjoys every issue of the paper. Mary Pickford's "Heart o' the Hills" was the Christmas attraction at the Majestic. ALVORD, TEXAS.— C. A. Mayes, owner of the Majestic Theatre, advises that business is poor, as he is unable to stimulate interest amongst the town-folk in pictures. It appears to the writer that here is a fertile field for some of the exploitation wizards in the Dallas exchanges as Mr. Mayes really needs some assistance along these lines. DALLAS, TEXAS.— L. C. Baxley, owner of the L. C. Baxley Attractions at 1913J4 Commerce Street, Dallas, announces to the trade that he has just purchased the state rights for "Lightning Bryce" and "Woman," to be released in this territory January 12. and from all accounts "Lightning Bryce" will go over in this territory with a bang as so many exhibitors throughout Texas have requested information as to where it could be procured. Mr. Baxley was formerly with the Specialty Film Company of Dallas, and his many friends wish him success in his new venture. R. D. Lewis, owner of the R. D. Lewis Film Company of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been confined to his bed for the past few weeks on account of a serious attack of rheumatism but is well on the road to recovery and expects to be at his office in a few days. DALLAS, TEXAS.— L. B. Remy, manager of the Goldwyn Film Exchange, Dallas, reports business good and says "The Girl From Outside," "Jinx" and "The World and Its Woman" are booked solid for March. DALLAS, TEXAS.-P. J. Cameron, formerly owner of the Crystal Theatre here, and who now owns a first-class barber shop in the downtown district, is busy perfecting plans to open a $20,000 fiftyseat shoe-shining parlor. Mr. Cameron stated to the Exhibitors Herald representative that he has purchased a site for a $100,000 Summer theatre opposite City Park, Dallas, to have a seating capacity of 2,000. It will be constructed so as to house the Winter road attractions and feature pictures. Associated with Mr. Cameron in this venture will be T. P. Finigan, formerly manager of the Hippodrome at Dallas. DALLAS, TEXAS— E. J. Callahan, the popular manager of the Lucas Theatre Supply Company, Dallas, made a combination business and pleasure trip to New York City December 15. DALLAS, TEXAS.— H. E. Fulch is in charge of the Specialty Film Company at Dallas, Tex., during the absence of W. G. Underwood, who is in Southern Texas this week on business. R. H. and R. E. Tomlinson are hustling contracts for the Specialty Film Company in this territory. DALLAS, TEXAS— E. T. Peter, president and treasurer of the Texas Exhibitors Circuit, when seen in Dallas by the Exhibitors Herald representative, stated that the organization now has a membership of sixty-two exhibitors and is growing larger every day. Doak Roberts, for merly with Metro in this city, is associated with Mr. Peter. BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS.— Joe Dykr, who has been in charge of the R. D. Lewis Film Company's Little Rock Exchange, has purchased an interest in the Queen Theatre at Brownsville, Texas, and has taken over the active management of same. DALLAS, TEXAS.— W. E. Paschau, divisional director of the Community Motion Picture Bureau, now located at 1920 Main Street, Dallas, Tex., stated that they has taken over the exclusive War Department entertainment contracts for the entire country, and in addition, are handling the product of the Educational Film Corporation and the Beseler Educational Film Corporation, New York City. The Community Motion Picture Bureau is also starting to produce outdoor subjects at their New Jersey studios. New Gouverneur Theatre Contracts for Fox Films Special advices from its exchange office at Buffalo, N. Y. inform Fox Film Corporation that a contract has been closed with J. Claire Carpenter, who is building a beautiful motion picture theatre in the city of Gouverneur, N. Y. Air. Carpenter plans to make his new house which will be called "The Gralyn," the last word in modern theatre design and construction, fitted with every possible comfort for his patrons. Work has started on the structure the last week in August, and according to reports of the contractors, the building will be ready forofficial opening on January 15 next. No definite decision has been made regarding the screen production which will be used to open The Gralyn, but among several big season successes now under consideration is the William Fox adaptation of Longfellow's "Evangeline" a classic of the screen. Present indications point to a decision in favor of "Evangeline" and Fox's Buffalo exchange is working with this in view. Mr. Carpenter, an enterprising showman who knows thoroughly the film field and its possibilities, has signed a contract covering the entire Fox output for the coming year. Judging from the plans of Mr. Carpenter, The Gralyn will put Gouverneur conspicuously on the film map. The owner has several distinctive ideas on operation of a combination stage and screen theatre. The film industry will look forward with interest to the progress of this exhibitor. Fox Takes Over Building For Cincinnati Exchange Having found that its old quarters were becoming altogether too cramped to accommodate the increased staff and steady influx of business at its Cincinnati exchange, Fox Film Corporation has secured the entire building on the Southeast corner of Elm Street and Opera Place in that city. The building is a new one, designed particularly for the purpose of the film exchange business. It is absolutely fireproof throughout and contains all the most modern improvements and facilities for the comfort of both the Fox organization and the trade. The acquisition of the new quarters gives Rudolph Knoepfle, manager of the Fox exchange, a fine suite of offices. EXHIBITORS' BANQUET AT GREY BULL, WYO. A. Stimson, General Sales Manager of American Film Co., Inc., Was Entertained in Lavish Style at GreybulFs Best Hotel Upon a Recent Business Trip. He Dined on Elk and Venison 98 1