Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)

72 EXHIBITORS HERALD July 22, 1922 Star and Scenes in Suzanna Mack Sennett's Latest Corned \ For First National Star dressed as a Spanish belle Another scene lending Spanish atmosphere to "Suzanna" Mabel Normand in Peon Costume | CHICAGO PERSONALITIES i l i First thing you know somebody is going to make an attempt to walk away with the Shakespeare theatre at 940 East 43rd street, a Brunhild & Young house. Twice the house has been burglarized. The first time the reprobate rifled the telephone box tor Sunday School money. But here comes the sad part of the tale. Last week the "bird" tried it again and relieved the safe of $500 and a full box of cigars belonging to Julius Lamm. * * * While on the subject of robberies and cigars, Julius, in bemoaning the fact that the mean bandits lifted his box of cigars instead of others lying nearby, made the mistake of mentioning that he had just received the box from some Florida concern. (One of those propositions where you smoke five and return the remainder if they don't set well.) Up "piped" Bill Sweeney, admonishing anybody and everybody (present company included) who would send to Florida for cigars. It must have hit home for John Silha ducked. * * * "Pop" Plough, Big Chief F. B. O. at the local exchange, had his hands full last week managing his own staff in addition to all of those home office executives and district managers from other territories, who were in Chicago officially launching Film Booking Offices of America. "Pop" stood his ground well and looks just as hale and hearty as he did before the rush. * * * Oss(ifer) Florixe and Chick Keppler over at Pathe are weeping real tears. Also, they are wearing out a few auto tires. Everybody on the city sales staff but the two mourners, is vacationing — -catching bass, tearing up the roads, taking an annual bath in Lake Michigan, etc. F'rinstance : * * * Percy Havill is gallivanting around some place up in Michigan. That's a much misued state during the hot weather. * * * Then there's R. V. Nolan. He hurried away without leaving his address. He was afraid Oss(ifer) or Chicago might break a leg which would cut short his vacation. * * * And with vacations a habit over at Pathe, Cashier Marshall thought he might as well jump the job for a few days. He toured Wisconsin. * * * Chicago exhibitors were shocked to hear of the death last week of Joseph Monahan, probably one of the oldest doormen in the city. Air. Monahan, who was wellknown among the exhibitors here, was found dead in the auditorium of Aschers' Crown Theatre last Wednesday. * * * District Manager Givens and Manager Wallace held conferences last week at the local Paramount exchange with Sidney R. Kent, general manager of distribution. Another home office executive gave the Row a how'd'do last week between trains. It was W. B. Frank, sales manager of Associated Exhibitors. He was en route to Xew York. Joe Lyon of the local Fox staff has gone vacationing with his general manager, Mrs. Joe. The Fox salesman has one of those so-called Hups in which to enjoy his few days off. Be careful, Joe, that the Zion City constable doesn't see you stepping on high. * * * Those Chin Chin kids, Chub Florine and Hank Peters, had the low down on prize fights slipped to them over in Michigan City. Of course, it was the first fistic battle they had ever attended and their "idear" was that three cartwheels would get them ringside seats. It didn't and the Chin Chin promoters were compelled to go lightly on the betting. Our advice is, take along a few blank checks the next time. * * * Maurice Salkin, of the Owl theatre, who was operated on only a few days ago, is reported to be recovering rapidly. Atta boy, Maurice. * * * Herbert W. Given, district manager for Paramount, announces the advent of Herbert W. Given, Jr. Herb declares that the new member is the "finest ever" and that he arrived just in time to see the greatest lineup of pictures ever published under the banner of Paramount.