Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

January 14, 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 79 The Nebraska franchise holders of Associated First National Pictures attend a dinner at the Hotel Fontenelle, Omaha, following their recent "get-together" meeting. i CHICAGO PERSONALITIES j By Mac — ■ — — — Raving about Yuletide gifts, that was no mean contract that exhib Salo Auerbach slipped young R. V". Nolaxd of Pathe the other day. The boy will carries that smile that can't come off. » * * Looks like F. L. Drcmm, office manager for the Hodkinson-Chicago office, has made np his mind to forget New Yawk. Didya note the huge flock of black alfalfa struggling to live in the space betwixt his upper lip and the nostrils ? The disguise is a wonder. Broadway would never know him now ! * » » Jesse A. Levin son passed through the city the other day from the East with his big state rights offering "The Polish Dancer," starring the great beauty, Pola Negri. » » * Ralph Simmons, manager of the local Hodkinson exchange, was host to his salesmen at a luncheon given at the Auditorium hotel. Dec. 24. Concluding the luncheon, a real heart-to-heart fire-away sales conference was held, after which the boys were given a special screening of their big Ralph Connor's feature. "Cameron of the Royal Mounted." » « * James Salter, associated with the local Hodkinson sales organization, resigned December 24 to accept his recent appointment as managing-director of the cczy Village theatre. Wilmette. 111. This popular former Vitagrapher has the well wishes of us all, and Jim should be able to give this aristocratic locale the best filmdom offers. * * * We have been told that the Pathe "Goodfellows." Osc Florixe, Chick Keppler. Perce Hayill and Ray Morfa were kept en the go until the wee hours of Christmas mom distributing baskets of goodies to Chi's poor and deserving ones. That's the spirit lads — put it there! ! * * * Apropos chatting about good things. That "Behold the Man" film must have been a K. O., with manager H. 0. Martix and assistant manager Ted Meyers, sitting behind barred doors the other day, enjoying it all bv themselves. * * * S. J. Gregory arrived home in Hammond, Ind., last week completing his vacation spent at Hot Springs. So the Parthenon theatre is again running on all sixes. * « * Charlie Szold of the Apex theatre, Peoria. 111., was spied hopping about the Row the other day giving all the serials a careful survey. As yet we have been unable to ascertain who the lucky exchanges are. * * » The two celluloid fight magnates. Bill Aschmaxx and Bex Beadell have forsaken their executive quarters for flying trips (by rail of course). Bill going to New York and Ben hitting the key centers for the Dempsey-Carpentier pictures in their territory' * * * Let we forget, "Jock" Altlaxd^ erst-while Pathe representative, is now affiliated with the Beadell-Aschmann organization traveling the country towns. And we have another surprise — "Howie" Holah is now inhaling the ozone of fillum row. He just blew in from a long trip with the DempseyCarpentier films. Imagine that cunning mustachio is what focled most of us. Welcome home "Howie." * * * "SLkx Levey is now associated with the Favorite Players exchange and should, with his large following, show manager Van Roxkel some real records for set-ins. * * * Harry Weiss of the Superior Screen Service has already given us his 1922 resolve. More and greater business and to show he means business, he is hitting the rails bright and earl} Jan. 3 for a three weeks' session. * • * The phenomenal records hung up by the city sales for the big nine specials of Fox film has Manager C E. Eckhardt all beaming with smiles. For fear we might underestimate the actual records, see Erxie Grohe and Billy Cook. With young Harold Loeb back again for the past few weeks, keep your ears open for some startling records here, * » » Imagine Sam Maurice, who has just been appointed publicity purveyor for the local Fox branch, will have heaps of gcod things to brag about, and with Sam's considerable experience, managing Shubert's big Milwaukee theatre, the local exhibits are sure due for some live showmanship tips. * * * Another gift dropped by ol' St. Nick was unearthed along the Row. That is SOME motor car robe the boys of the Progress and Unity tendered to their chief, Fraxk Zambrexo. Frank had better get in touch with Louis Noto, the insurance magnate. Terrible temptation for any motor enthusiast. * * * Sayeth Perce Havill of the local Pathe office. The charming damsel, Mrs. Bentley, has opened the Ideal theatre on West 69th Street, close by Ashland avenue. "Poisey" alwavs will be the "knowing one." * * * Extra! W. H. Brexxer, owner of the Cozy at Winchester, Ind.. wants to be entered in the "Beauty Contest." Select's "A Man's Home" had its local premier showing Christmas week. Exhibitor Brenner advises that his plans are well under way for a new 750-seat house, ground to be broken early next spring. Walter Butz May Build on Elmwood Park Site Walter Butz has asked the residents of Mont Clare and Elmwood Park to vote on whether they want a motion picture theatre at Seventy-second court and Grand avenue. "Theodora" at Roosevelt "Theodora." the big film spectacle based on Sardou's drama, is being given its first presentation at popular prices this week at the Roosevelt theatre. The Goldwyn production is being given in its entirety and enhanced by a timely and elaborate prologue arranged by the Ascher Brothers management. The picture was well received. 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