Exhibitors Herald (Apr-Jun 1921)

44 K X H I 15 I TORS H E K A L D I une 25. 1921 Official Upholds Basic Principle of Public Rights League Governor-Elect of Georgia Reiterates His Stand Against Censorship of Motion Pictures GOVERNOR-ELECT THOMAS W. HARDWICK of Georgia in a recent address reiterated his opposition to censorship because of its violation of American principles of freedom and democracy — "freedom of thought, freedom of opinion, freedom of action and freedom of expression. In these utterances Mr. Hardwick espouses the cause underlying the organization of the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE, a movement to safeguard the inalienable rights of the American people. MR. HARDWICK delivered an address at a luncheon given under the auspices of the Film Exchange Managers Association of Atlanta. * * * Addressing the body he referred to them as "the youngest and one of the mightiest American industries." Later he said by way of admonishing the distributors and exhibitors, "since we Georgians propose to trust you, see that you treat us well in Georgia." In concluding his speech Mr. Hardwick added "I do not presume to speak for the state legislature, but 1 believe they are sufficiently imbued with the principles of freedom and democracy to be dependable." Immediately following the governorelect there came a pleasing and encouraging word from James L. Key, mayor of Atlanta, who declared that the Atlanta board of review had found the exhibitors of the city quick to accept the right standards and that the offerings in their theatres exemplified a high appreciation of true art, and wholesome entertainment. * » * He paid a particularly high tribute to the representatives of the industry in Atlanta and declared that they might ex pect no interference so long as they showed this fine spirit of co-operation in protecting society from the influence of objectionable pictures. Willard C. Patterson, manager of the Criterion, Atlanta, was the only exhibitor called upon to speak, but he proved himself fully capable of representing that de» partmcnt of the industry. Costly Theatres Are To Be Built in East $750,000 House is Planned by Levy Brothers in Brooklyn (Special to Exhibitors Herald) BROOKLYN, N. Y., June 14.— Levy Brothers, builders of the Ridgewood. Bedford and other theatres, have filed plans with the superintendent of buildings for the erection of a new $750,000 combination motion picture and vaude ville coin house at Bedford avenue and LinPlace. The theatre will seat 3,400. Company Is Formed at Baltimore, Md. (Special to Exhibitors Herald) BALTIMORE, MD., June 14. — A company comprised of Louis Schlichter, president of Edmondson Amusement Company, R. Werkmeister and Fred Auman has been formed to build a theatre to cost $250,000 in East Twentyfifth street near Charles. Philadelphia Men to Erect House (Special to Exhibitors Herald) PHILADELPHIA, PA., June 14. — A $150,000 theatre will be erected for Felt Brothers, 5408 Walnut street, at Nineteenth and Chestnut streets. It will seat 1,350. JACK GILBERT Who has betn elevated to stellar roles by Fox Film Manufacturing Company. "Black Beauty" Case Is Set for June 28 th (Special to Exhibitors Herald) WASHINGTON, D. C, June 14.— The inquiry into the alleged unfair tactics of the Eskay Harris Feature Film Company in reissuing "Your Obedient Servant" under the title of "Black Beauty" will take place at the New York offices of the Federal Trade Commission, 20 West Thirty-eighth street, at 10 a. m., June 28. The complaint charges that the Harricompany wrongfully benefited from the advertising given by Yitagraph to its new production, "Black Beauty." In its reply, the Harris company denied the allegation. Universale New Star MISS duPONT Who has been signed by Carl Laemmle, president of UnivcrsaJ, to appear in special attractions. She has had nine months* experience in the Strohcim production, "Foolish Wive*/' her first picture experience. Fire Chief Stops Panic in Theatre at New Orleans (Special to Exhibitors Herald) NEW CVRLEANS, LA., June 14 — Serious panic was averted when fire broke out in the projection room of the Dreamland theatre by the presence in the audience of Captain Gallacio of the fire department As spectators made a rush for the exits the fire official stood on a seat and shouted assurances that there was no danger. Several women fainted during the commotion. Beatrice Theatre Damaged by Fire (Special to Exhibitors Herald) BEATRICE, NEB.. June 14— Damage amounting to $4,000 resulted from a fire in the Rialto theatre, owned by Blaine Cook. The projectors and a generator were completely ruined. Loss of $3,500 in Theatre Blaze (Special to Exhibitors Herald) RIDGELY, MD., June 14.— Fire in the Amusea theatre completely ruined the interior and did other damage estimated at $3,500. Albert W. Saulsbury owns the house. Forms Manhattan Company NEW YORK— McAdams Pictures. Inc. of Manhattan has been organized with stock of $352,500 by M. MacAdams, Hotel Woodward. New York.