Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

76 EXHIBITORS HERALD January 14, 1922 Th eatres Providing Comfort for Fans Is an Asset. Exhibitors Know This. Palaces Are Going Up. Only the Latest Equipment Is Being Installed New Projects New York, N. Y. — A two-story motion picture theatre and stores will be erected at the northwest corner of Ninth avenue and Fifty-fifth street. Brewer, Me. — It is reported that Bangor persons are negotiating for the purchase of a lot in Brewer on which to erect a motion picture theatre. Dayton, O. — Plans are being prepared for the erection of a $500,000 theatre near the National Cash Register factory here. * Wortham, Tex. — H. J. Smith and associates of Dallas will build a $50,000 theatre here, excavation work for which has already been started. Fremont, O. — Nerl Follet has purchased the brick block on Madison street, which he plans to rebuild for a modern motion picture house. * Brooklyn, N. Y.— Russell Theatre Company, Sigmund Solomon, president, has purchased the corner at Driggs and Greenpoint avenues, on which to erect a $100,000 theatre and office building. San Pedro, Cal. — A 1,600 seating capacity theatre will be erected here, according to announcement by Mrs. Rudecinda DeDodson. Evansville, Ind. — Colored residents of this city will have their own theatre, a house seating 850. The project is being promoted by a board of directors of negro residents, headed by Ernest G. Tidrington. * Marengo, 111. — Several locations are under consideration here as sites for a new $50,000 motion picture theatre to be under the management of Smith and Brothers of Fonda, la. * Philadelphia, Pa. — Plans have been filed by William Fox Entertainment Corporation of New York for the erection of a sixteen-story theatre and office building at the southwest corner of Sixteenth and Market streets. Openings Galatia, 111.— The Lyric, a new $20,000 motion picture theatre, has been opened here. Robert Karnes is manager. * Carlisle, Ind.— J. A. Rooksberry has opened the Lyric theatre here. The new house seats 355. Rochester, N. Y. — Daniel Howard has opened a motion picture theatre here in Franklin Hall. Iron River, Mich.— The new $75,000 Delft theatre has been opened here by Delft Theatres, Inc. Ownership Changes Frankfort, O.— Phillips and Roseboom have purchased from Everett Flesher the Lyric theatre and assumed control of same. Superior, Wis.— A syndicate of local theatrical men have leased the Palace theatre from Finkelstein and Ruben. L. G. Ross will handle the business of the theatre in the future. New York, N. Y.— J. H. Michaels has purchased the Valentine theatre and business building at the southeast corner of Fordham Road and Valentine avenue. WILLEMSEN & CO. Exporters of Film Spanish Title Work a Specialty Office and Laboratory, 4 16 Char Ires Si, New Orleans Cable Address: \\ illcmfilm Scenery, Curtains Settings, Draperies PLUSH VELOUR SILK SATIN SATEEN We »pecialize in Moving Picture Theatre work The Fabric Studios,inc. 177 No. State St. CHICAGO "Let us make your presentation artistic" AMERICAN FILM PRINTING Gets More Out of Your Negatives That's where experience counts — in getting the best possible prints from improperly developed negatives. American film laboratories are known throughout the trade for the highest quality film printing. In addition they offer the promptest service, at prices that are always right. Try "American" on the very next order. You'll find it pays. Developing Printing Tinting Toning Editing Titling Let us know your needs and we will quote you prices and service details. Ordinary film reduced to American Standard Safety Size. (Absolutely fire-proof film, passed by all fire underwriters.) Laboratory Capacity One Million Feet Per Week American Film Company Inc. Laboratories 6227 Brua»ay, Chuf. III. mi London, England Samuel S. Hutchinson, Pres. American 10 Points 1 QUALITY. Prints known for brilliancy and clearness. Expert staff trained by years of experience, assures highest quality prints obtainable. 2. REPUTATION. Gained in 10 years of experience. 3. RESPONSIBILITY. A concern of strong financial standing. 4. LOCATION. In the proper geographical location, assuring quick delivery anywhere. 5. EQUIPMENT. All of the most modern obtainable. 6. CLEANLINESS. Within two blocks of Lake Michigan. Away from dirt and dust. 7. SAFETY. Plant approved by both city of Chicago ana Board of Fire Underwriters. 8. PROMPTNESS. Accustomed to serve exacting requirements. 9. PRICES. Reasonable and competitive. 10. GUARANTEES. Write for our unique guarantee of quality work. Gold Fibre Screens Judging from our orders, the number of progressive exhibitors is rapidly increasing. Samples and literature upon request <Vorld's Largest Producers^ J^otion Picture Screens. EXHIBITORS HERALD— THE MOST INTERESTING PAPER IN THE FIELD GUARANTEES MAXIMUM ADVERTISING RESULTS iiiiiiiiiiiiifflimiminiiiii iimibimbiibiimiibiibiiuiiibm^^