Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

March 11. 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 87 A scene from the new Rupert Hughes production "Come On Over," which Goldwyn is presenting. [CHICAGO PERSONALITIES ' i "Chub" Florine, popular sales representative for the local Yitagraph exchange, was host at the Blackstone hotel to D. .Foley, Esq., from Biloxi, Miss., last Thursday, so we are all anxious to get an angle from "Chub" on how the ol' cotton crop stacks up. * * * Ross C. Cropper spent a few days last week along film row visiting his many mends, giving us all the very latest Broadway chatter. » * * F. N. Kenney of the Star theatre, Watseka, 111., dashed into the Famous Players office the other day, chock ful of pep and vim and claims affairs down in his part of the State are doing nicely. Thata boy, "F. N." That's the noise we like to hear ! * * * Ben Reincold, sales manager of the local Goldwyn exchange, leaves to occupy his new berth, having recently been appointed manager of the Omaha exchange, succeeding Harry Lorch, who returns here to become manager of the big Chicago branch. Welcome, Harry, old top! * * * ; We heard further that Sam Sherman forsakes Milwaukee to assume the role of .ales manager to the Chicago Goldwyn >ranch and Frankie Delorenzo, erstwhile Select representative, will cover the Wisonsin territory in behalf of Goldwyn. By Mac are being used by exhibitors that insist on getting the'best film announcements that can be made WHO IS MAKING YOURS ? IRVING MACK ft CO. 808 5. WABASH AVE* CH IC AOO The toughest blow for the Row is to learn we lose the handsome and popular manager, Cecil Maberry, who leaves for the home office to assume an executive position. Our best goes with Cecil, and we all know li'l ol' Broadway will welcome this great big son of Oklahoma with open arms. * * * Either business is picking up or some wealthy relative's will is an important part of the big mystery. Yep, Tom Mitchell has another Boul Mich sartorial creation. Looks like the "reel goods" when he pulls up in front of the northside cinema palaces in that big Buick sedan of "his," with the chauffeur holding the door open as Tom gracefully saunters within the portals of the managerial chambers. With spats and a cane, it would be a "big special." * * * Max Schwartz, former United representative, is now covering the City sales for Vitagraph, succeeding Phil Solomon. Max looks very happy in his new home, so that's that! * * * The two young old timers, Al Dezel and Jo Fischer of the Master Advertisers, have just added another plume to their vast array of decorations in the splendidly successful manner with which they have handled the publicity and exploitation of the big Harold Lloyd comedy, "A Sailor Made Man," which is jamming Barbee's Loop theatre continuously. * # * That was a hot one Willie Hershberc of Celebrated pulled over the 'phone the other day. Apparently Uncle Willie was talking to nephew Nate, but junior couldn't figure out what it was all about, until he was informed — "Don't you know Uncle Willie. Y'know— I run the Orchard theatre with the ice-cream parlor attached. So, now you know. Hold the wire — we have it a standout in front." * * * Charles Seeling, producer from Los Angeles, is visiting the local state right buyers, offering his feature "The Man in a Million." starting the well known Ralph Obenschein. * ♦ * Evidently past notes on the bonnie auld game of golf have aroused the ire of one Tom Greenwood, popular purveyor of Hodkinson films. He claims — somebody and himself will play any member of local tilm circles — bar none — a foursome, for the championship. Very good! When? Might inform us who "somebody" is, because we shouldn't care to match our prowess against Jock Hutchinson or big Iim Barnes. We'll listen to reason though. * * * Just uncovered another wonder. We have found an honest to goodness film man along the Row, who doesn't possess a motor car. Guess? No other than Archie Spencer, the live and at 'em assistant manager of the local R-C exchange. * * * Ralph Simmons, manager of the local Hodkinson exchange, is all aglow with some real thrill to heave at us but requests us to wait a brief spell, so lads keep your ears close to the ground. * * * With the way Joe Koppel, manager of the Bryn Mawr theatre, is standing 'em out on the street these days looks like Gumbiner has picked up another gold manufacturing plant. * * • Robertson-Cole Pictures, which rented the store room at 906 South Wabash avenue to Precision Machine Company, has brought suit for $2,708 for rent due on the property. * * * Mrs. Frederick Michaels, who conducts the Photoplay department in Child Life, has charge of the Universal Film Mfg. Company's exhibit at the United Educational Association's exhibition which opened in the Leiter building. Feb. 27. * * * Herman Stern, Universal's genial district manager at Chicago, left last Friday for Kansas City and St. Louis on a business trip. While in Kansas City he will assist in dedicating the new Universal exchange. He expects to be gone two weeks. * * * C. E. Bond, R. C. Seery's right-hand man, is back at his desk. Equity-Celebrated Picture Opens in Loop on April 2 "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?," the Equity picture being distributed in this territory by Celebrated Players Film Corporation, will open at the Randolph theatre on April 2. Hammond's Sons Robbed John C. and Frank Hammond, sons of the owner of the Yendome theatre, 3143 South State street, were held up last week by two negroes and robbed of $3,000. CLASSIFIED Five Cents per Word Payable in Advance. Minimum Charge, $1.00 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE FOR SALE— Wurlitzer Orchestra Piano Style "G" eight instruments, automatic or by hand. One Hertner Transverter, 50-50, 25 cycle; one Hertner Transverter, 35-35, 60 cycle. Also ticket Selling machine. Address "A. J. O.," care of Exhibitors Herald. Chicago. THEATRE FOR SALE FOR SALE— Theatre for sale in town of 15,000. Easy terms. Address L. I. Norton, 44 McKinley Avenue, Endicott, X. Y. THEATRE WANTED WANTED TO LEASE theatre with option to buy in good town in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois or Pennsylvania without competition. Address "M. A.," care of Exhibitoi : Herald.