Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

A. B. Lee of the Gaumoflt Company whiled away a few profitable hours about our city during the convention of the "A. C. E." giving many of the out-of-town state righters an opportunity to make quick money upon return to the native heath. Aw. let him tell you what he sold ; we're too modest. While tearing through the corridor of the Consumers building the other day we were suddenly blocked in our attempt to make the 'lift" to the IS floor projection room, as big '*BiH" Heaney had to be carried up first. W. E. "Thor" Heaney tells us the electric washing machine sales records in his district are solely responsible for the intensely satisfied mien he presents these days. Lest we forget — he is now acting president of the Logan Square Trust and Savings Bank during the absence of pater Heaney. When Harry Willard, manager of the local Realart exchange, sends his representative to attend any more social affairs, such as theatre openings, etc.. he should whisper unto Louis Reichert to lay off second helpings of the desert. Ice cream these days is keeping step with H.C.L.. especially in the Aurora market. Nat Wolf of the Greater Stars Productions exchange, while traveling the Indiana territory' stopped off at Crown Point long enough to visit his pal. Fred Bartholome. of the Crown theatre and drive out to that new residence Fred has erected. When one appreciates the natural modesty of Nat we imagine Fred has one of the "show places" of Crown Point from the description handed to us. You should have seen those brand new suits delivered to Manager Max Levey of the local Robertson-Cole exchange the other day. Looks like Max is agoin' to show Broadway some thrills along sartorial lines when he attends the forthcoming convention to be held in the East of all exchange managers of the company, along about March 15. Would surely relish being there when Max" dons that orange tinted creation March 17th if he happens to be crossing Fifth Avenue while the parade is in prog Looks like Spring is about to be with us in earnest this time. George Moore. manager of the Orpheum theatre, was overheard informing the porter to get the storm doors off the hinges and book them for a long run in storage. Sic Fauler has sold his electric heater that was in the office and with the proceeds of the sale had that Ford creation given another bath. Art Schoenstadt and Harry Weiss were seen buying golf clubs and fishing tackle at one of the Kresge stores. Johnny Medxikow drove over to the local steamship ticket office making inquiries regarding season rates to Michigan points in behalf of J. L. Friedman, president of the Celebrated Players Film Corp. So all in all, it looks like an even money proposition that the balmy zephyrs o" spring will be here 'ere long. Reported by "Mac" part. Henceforth Mort will travel the Illinois territory for the Robertson-Cole exchange. L'nderstand that Si Greiver of the Greiver Distributing Corp. is taking up a course in mural art work just for pastime. He is now a sophomore at the Polachek "school of art." Film Salesmen's Ball Notes Well, the reel ball is now another notch in local film history and with the many happy couples in attendance from 9:30 p. m. to 4:00 a. m.. February 27. went over the top as one of the "biggest crawls" ever undertaken in behalf of the sales boys of Chicago and the Central West terrain. In passing comment please pardon if we miss some of the notables as the old Coliseum ball-room covers some territory. However, we must compliment R. C. Cropper, president and general manager of the Bee Hive exchanges, on the military bearing he presented while escorting Mrs. R. C. Cropper during the grande marche. Carl Harthill, manager of the local Bee Hive exchange, surely rendered major aid in the subtle manner with which he guided the charming couple who led the march. Mrs. George West upon the arm of Xeal Hart, that popular son of the West, who can make a buckin' broncho come up before the camera with the timidity that a debutante sips her sherbet at a coming out party. Joe Brandt, of the National Film Corporation, whose innate modesty" has been heralded from Coast to Coast, was finally lured by the strains of Wagner's orchestra to step off a few intricate fox-trot evolutions, which reminded one of the late lamented Vernon Castle in his palmy days about New York's famous dancing salons. Another graceful exponent of terpsichore was that of the flaxen haired youth. Nate Pastel, especially when stepping it off with that wonderful little brunette miss. Mort Goldberg, formerly manager of the Beach theatre has been cast for a new OLGA PETROVA Popular screen artist who is touring in vaudeville, but expects to return to pictures soon with her own company. Talking about Lieut. Locklear nose dives and tail spins, the petite Alma Topping of Metro and Fred De Leiden had 'em all on their toes while tripping to the strains of those "Beal Street blues." "Chib" Florine must have brought those blues from the sunny south the way he lit up with smiles when the orchestra began to breathe melody, or was it that old ticket for the Overland Limited that is to take him to his new appointment as assistant manager of the Pathe exchange at San Francisco, for which he left on Februarv 2S? The committee. Henri Ellman and Maury Salkin. were very busy young men in reminding a few nervous couples to refrain from standing in the draught as evidenced by the tendency to quiver at times. Judging from the gang of out of town exchangemen who adjourned their convention to attend the ball, they must consume a heap of coffee at home and the "tea" as served at the East end of the ball room seemed to recompense them for their absence from the old fireside. The boys of the Celebrated Players exchange were much in evidence with John Mednikow. Dave Dubin. Sam Rieger and the latest addition to their sales staff. Joe Wolf, taking the dance floor every now and then. Jim MfRTAGH of the Unity Photplays exchange has his sales team. Schiff and Frachman. attending as chaperons to the two charming members of the organization, the Misses Ritter and Sternburg. "H. E. N.," prolific trade paper scribe of national repute, was quite a thrill each time he stepped to the merry whirl. Harold Gimbel. representative of Charles Pyle Sign Company, must have figured the affair as a "stag" with the lonesome entree he made about ten bells. Never weep. Harold, we will hold out an extra girly the next party. Ad Powell, one of Chi's leading exhibitors, was a busy lad trying to shake the hands of his many friends at once, much resembling a mob scene as portrayed upon the screen. Latest reports are that Ad is slowly convalescing. J. Lancelot Friedman has installed, or caused to be installed, in the offices of the Celebrated Players Film Corporation, a handsome new quarter-sawed southern pine switchboard, with a capacity of two quarts of outgoing calls daily. Henri Oliver Martin, general manager, secretary, treasurer. Prime Minister and Ambassador Extraordinary Pro tern, of the Fred Linick Enterprises, succeeded in hiring a train to carry himself and C. W. Ennis down to Mississippi, where they will add a few deft touches to the Sennett Bathing Girls show now playing in those parts. That's the reason they gave for going. The weather is cold in Chicago. Ben Garetson became the proud father of another batch of "flu" germs during the week.