Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

CHICAGO TRADE EVENTS Chicago Amusement Men Organize Club Richly Furnished Quarters Are Opened in Adams Theatre Building With 250 present, the newly organized Chin-Chin Club, with a membership drawn from all lines of the amusement business in Chicago, opened elaborately furnished rooms in the Adams Theatre building, 20 East Adams street, March S. Many Film Men Join Many film men are included in the list of charter members and several of the officers are at the present time or have been connected with local exchanges. The officers are: President— H. W. Peters. Secretary — Jules Edwards. Treasurer — Ray Florine. Directors — Ralph Kettering, George Moore, Harry Beaumont and Oscar Florine. The club at present occupies the second floor of the building and is planning to take over two additional floors as existing leases expire. Their plans include a gymnasium. Banquet Is Served A banquet was served the guests on the opening night, with the Dixie Harmony orchestra adding to the gayety. In addition to card, billiard, reading and dining rooms, there are private offices for the use of members. Ralph Proctor Confers ~Tr~: With Exchange Managers Ralph Proctor, in charge of "Foolish Wives" for Universal in the central west, presided at a conference of central west exchange managers at the Chicago exchange during the past week. Included among those present were E. B. Haines of Des Moines, H. F. Lefholtz of Omaha, J. H. Calvert of Kansas City, and O. B. Russell, short subject manager at Kansas City who has been assigned to special work on "Foolish Wives." Smoker-Review Success The Universal projection room wasn't big enough to hold all of the exhibitors who appeared to attend a smoker and special showing of "Man to Man," the new Harry Carey picture, Friday, March 10. The stunt was a big success. Rothacker Plant Notes A. K. Anderson has been transferred from the Chicago laboratory to the Los Angeles Rothacker-AIlen plant. Edward O. Blackburn is recuperating rapidly after a minor operation at a local hospital. Run a Slide for 'Tree Week" William J. Sweeney, state organizer in charge at the local headquarters of the Illinois Motion Picture Theatre Owners, has been swamped mailing out slides announcing "Tree Week," which are to be run the week of March 12 to 18. This is a state-wide movement supported by newspapers, Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and other civic organizations to arouse interest in tree planting. Exhibitors of the state are urged to keep in mind the dates of the state convention to be held at the Sherman hotel, Chicago, on April 4 and 5. Executives of the organization wish to impress upon exhibitors that a number of important subjects are to be brought up at that time. Kids Give Geo. Hopkinson, Cops and Theatre Staff One Big, Busy Afternoon Ask George D. Hopkinson of the Hamlin theatre what he thinks of the youngsters. Ask George, he knows. Bear & Prodie, a gents' furnishing establishment, bought the house for two afternoons last week during the run of "My Boy." One afternoon was scheduled for the boys and the next matinee for the girls. So many boys gathered at the Bear & Prodie store that a number of showcase tops had to be replaced. Then they started for the theatre. The combined forces of the store, the theatre and the police had the time of their life when the several hundred boys tried to gain entrance at one time. Miller Is Blinded in Left Eye as Hatpin Pierces It Harry Miller of the Windsor theatre, Clark and Division streets, was the victim recently of an accident at the entrance to his house. As a result of the accident it is understood that Mr. Miller has lost sight of his left eye. Mr. Miller was entering his theatre behind a woman patron. The doors were blown open suddenly, throwing the woman against the exhibitor, whose eye was pierced by one of her hatpins. Progress Buys Rights to Abramson Productions Progress Pictures Corporation of Chicago has purchased the Illinois and Indiana rights to four Ivan Abramson productions. They are "Fountain of Youth," "The Bride's Confession," "Thou Shalt Not Love," and "Mother Eternal." Harthill Manager of New National Branch Cosmopolitan Exchange Opens Headquarters at 738 South Wabash Carl Harthill, well and favorably known by exhibitors throughout the Central West, has been selected by National Exchanges, Inc., to operate its affiliated branch, Cosmopolitan National Exchange, in Chicago. Offices of the concern are located at 738 South W abash avenue. With Three Companies Entering the motion picture business back in 1908, Mr. Harthill has been with but three companies, a fact which speaks for itself as to the integrity of the man and his business ability. In 1908 he went with Standard Film Exchange, later assuming management of Union Film Company. Five years ago he became manager of Bee Hive Film Exchange, and when this was merged into Reelcraft he continued with that organization. In the past, National Exchanges has been distributing its product in this territory through Superior Screen Service. Opening of the Chicago branch is another step in the expansion program of President Walter L. Johnson. Previously an affiliated office had been opened in New York with R. C. Cropper in charge. Program Is Scheduled "Why Not Marry?" a feature comedy romance with Margery Wilson, is the company's next publication. National's schedule calls for the distribution of one feature each month, a Charles Ray re-issue every other week and a single reel comedy or magazine subject every week. Cosmopolitan in Chicago also is distributing "The Great Reward," a serial starring Ella Hall. Former Censor Enters Musical Booking Firm Samuel A. Bloch, who resigned his position with the Chicago board of motion picture censors two years ago to organize an educational-industrial division for Fox Film Corporation, has joined New York Musical Art Bureau, Inc., located at 432 Putnam building. This Bureau represents a number of wellknown musical artists who are now touring in concerts. Mr. Bloch's connection with this organization will enlarge its activities to include the supplying of artists to the moving picture theatres, vaudeville circuits, as well as for concert work. Schaefer Is Convalescing Charles H. Ryan reports that Charles J. Schaefer. owner of the Garfield theatre, is convalescing at the Mercy hospital following an operation the first of this month. Mr. Schaefer expects to be back on the row within a few weeks.