Exhibitors Herald (Jan-Mar 1920)

92 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 20, 1920 Visiting the Chicago Exhibitors —With" H. E. N — Beautiful tones arc now Moating from the Pastime Theatre and Manager E. J. Willakd is wearing a happy smile as the new $10,000 Kimball organ continues to draw the crowds. The organ soloist is William Wright, with Miss Grace W'illard alternating. Harry Miller is packing them in at every performance at his popular South Side Acme theatre. Harry has renovated this house and it has been entirely redecorated. "The Lost City"' is one of the coming attractions at the Acme. George Debute, formerly with the Robertson-Cole Distributing Corporation, is now sales manager for the Arthur S. Hyman attractions in the Michigan territory. "Girl of the Sea" will have its premiere trade showing at the Playhouse March 16 at 11 a. m. C. Heitz has purchased the Broadway theatre from Joe Snieder and is busy placing the house in a first-class condition. New machines have also been installed. J. Ross has purchased the Home theatre from that live wire. P. M. RaSKOW. Mr. Ross will have his theatre completely remodeled and the Chicago avenue patrons will have reason to be proud of this place when opened again. The Wisconsin Theatre Supply Co. of Milwaukee has secured the exclusive rights for Wisconsin and the upper Peninsula of Michigan for the Chas. C. Pyle theatre signs. Roy Pangford will answer all inquiries. G. W. Smith, who is hustling contracts in Illinois for Realart, claims "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" is his one big bet. G. W. states that he has booked this picture solid in his territory. Carl Mueller, who hails from Rock Island, and who controls the destinies of the Spencer Square, is on his annual pilgrimage to the sunny South. Carl was seen in New Orleans and from all accounts he is enjoying the Creole cooking. The Lincoln theatre at Sterling. III., will have its opening about March 15. The Johnston Bros, will give Sterling theatre patrons one of the prettiest houses in the state. No expense has been spared to make the Lincoln a first-class theatre in every respect. John Dittman has just returned from a pleasant visit to New Orleans. Pensacola and Mobile. John looks the picture of health and states he had a wonderful time, and is now back at the pleasant job of taking in the shekels at the Majestic and Strand theatres from Freeport's best citizens. FOR SALE Gold Fibre Screen, 10x12; One Powers 6B imchine used about eight months; One economizer; Single asbestos booth with steel frame; One blower fan; 1 Piano; 250 seats; Reel rewinder; Six double reels, carbon, etc. Bargain to immediate purchaser. NEW THEATRE Garrett Penna. Miss Pretty Exposed To Cold for Hours in "The Prince of Pines'* Myron Selznick added another name to the list of Selznick celebrities recently when he placed Arline Pretty under contract to play the feminine lead in "The Prince of Pities," now being filmed under the direction of Burton George from a story by Willard Mack. Within twenty-four hours after the contract had been signed, it is said, Miss Pretty had assembled a wardrobe of far north clothing, and was en route to a snow bound lumber camp in northern New Hampshire, where many of the outdoor scenes are being made. Previous Work Counts Mr. Selznick announced that Mis.-> Pretty was chosen for the role because of the triumphs scored by her in the C. N. & A. M. Williamson feature, "A Woman In Grey." Upon arriving at the company's location in New Hampshire, sixteen miles from the nearest railroad station, Miss Pretty found that the physical tests which she had been called upon to meet in her last production, would stand her in good stead in her newest role. Exposed to Blizzard One of her first scenes required her to appear for more than four hours, it is said, exposed to one of the worst blizzards which had swept New Hampshire for several years. With the thermometer ten degrees below zero, and the country covered with snow to the depths of many feet, the heroine gamely undertook an ordeal that elicited vehement protests from the lumberjacks of the section. Director George and his company are to remain in New Hampshire for several weeks longer, after which the interiors for the production will be made at the Fort Lee studio. Miss Pretty will have the support of Thurston Hall, Anna Lehr, William Davidson, Jack Costello, Bobby Agnew and Anita Booth. Upon the completion of this picture. Miss Pretty, it is understood, is to be j resented by a newly organized company, in a series of special productions, adapted from the books of one of the best known of present day writers. Put Finishing Touches On Samuelson's Pictures Three features are nearing completion at the G. B. Samtielson Studios at Universal City, Cal. Fred Leroy Granville is concluding "At the Mercy of Tiberius," in which he is directing Peggy Hyland. Mr. Samuelson is personally directing Madge Titheradge, C. M. Hallard and Campbell Cullan in "Her Story." Alexander C. Butler is concluding "The Night Riders," in which Maudie Dunham is to be featured. The tentative titles of the next productions to be undertaken by Mr. Samuelson, Mr. Granville and Mr. Butler have not been announced, but it is understood that three photodramas requiring an unusual expenditure of money, and featuring the same popular stars are to be undertaken immediately. Obtain World Rights The Mickey Film Corporation of Chicago has obtained the world rights to "The Woman He Chose" and plans to exploit it at once. Take Ten -Year Renewal On Lyric Theatre Lease Jones, Linick and Schaefer of Chicago have renewed for ten years their lease on the Lyric theatre property at 318320 South State street, and will spend approximately $25,000 on a new ventilating system, new seats and decorations. The lease is said to call for a net rental of $170,000. Recently, the firm leased a lot adjoining the Maurice L. Rothschild store for ten years at $100,000 to the same managers, who will erect a 300 seat motion picture theatre to be called the Unique. This will give them three theatres in the same block. InterOcean Film Corp. Demonstrates Projector A practical demonstration of the mechanical principles embodied in the Master Projector, recently acquired by Inter-Ocean Film Corporation for exclusive foreign distribution, was given last Thursday evening before the members of the American Projection Society, assembled at InterOcean Film Building, New York. The members were the guests of Eugene H. Kaufman, Manager of the Accessory Department of Inter-Ocean Film Corporation, who is personally supervising the sales and physical distribution of Master Projectors in foreign territories. FILMS FOR SALE 1,000,000 FEET All Makes, Lengths and Varieties $4.00 per reel and up Send for List. FEATURE FILM COMPANY Loeb Arcade Minneapolis, Minn. TO MANAGE THEATRE A live, energetic manager of over fourteen years' experience. Have managed several of Chicago's biggest theatres. Desires to locate in city or town of <irx>ut 50,000. Highest of references exchanged. Address EXHIBITORS HERALD 114 GUARANTEED Mailing Lists MOVING PICTURE THEATRES Every State— total, 25,300; by States, $4.00 Per M. 1070 Film Exchanges $7.50 313 manufacturers and studios 4.00 368 machine and supply dealers 4.00 Further Particulars: A. F.WILLIAMS. 166 W. Adams SL. Chicago wsmsmsws^smmswmswssmwsmmswsm. SALESMAN WANTED A large and growing house, covering Middle Western States, handling Projection Machines and Motion Picture Theatre Equipment of all kinds, has an opening for a salesman, familiar with the line, who can shortly qualify as Manager of a branch office. This is an unusual opportunity and development will be rapid if the man who comes in "delivers the goods." In writing us, please give your reasons for believing you can make good, and indicate what income you would expect to earn. (1138) Address "A. B. C." Exhibitors Herald