Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

EXHIBITORS HERALD XXIX January 3, 1925 Combine to Build Large Theatre at * Springfield, 111. Following closely upon the heels of the announcement made recently that a group of Illinois exhibitors interested in the Balaban & Katz Midwest Theatres, Inc., had started construction of a new de luxe theatre in Joliet, 111., comes the news that this group has closed a deal for the erection of a million dollar palace in Springfield. According to F. M. Brockell, ground for the new house will be broken within a few weeks. Plans for the Springfield theatre call for an auditorium to seat more than 3,000 and a stage equipped to accommodate the most lavish of presentation features. The site selected is in the heart of the shopping district and is regarded as one of the most valuable parcels of property in the city. “The need for a high-class, up-to-date theatre in Springfield has been apparent for some time,” said Mr. Brockell, “and with the opportune time arrived, an institution will be erected that will be a credit to both the industry and the community.” The Balaban & Katz Midwest Theatres are now represented by more than fifty houses, including those in operation and in the course of construction. Report Koplar Will Build in St. Louis Harry Koplar of the St. Louis Amusement Company has held several conferences recently with Charley Celia and Frank Tate, owners of the Columbia and Strand theatres that occupy the plot of ground at the southwest corner of Sixth and St. Charles streets. It is rumored that Harry and other local financiers are considering the erection of a large theatre and office building structure on the site. Another important realty deal affecting theatre property was announced by the George Endler Realty Company with offices in the National Bank of Commerce Building. This company has closed negotiations for the sale of the Hamilton Skydome site, fronting 200 feet on Easton avenue by a depth on Hamilton avenue of 147 feet. The interests that have acquired the site have not been made public but it is understood they will improve the property with a 1600-seat vaudeville and motion picture theatre, an apartment and store structure, etc., the entire project costing upwards of $800,000. Samuel Suckno Estate Is Placed at $121,000 (Special to Exhibitors Herald) ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 23. — Samuel Suckno, of Albany, N. Y., one of the oldest exhibitors in New York state, and whose death recently occurred at the Mt. Sinai hospital in New York city, left an estate of approximately $121,000. This was revealed this week when letters of administration were issued by the surrogate to Mrs. Suckno. The estate consists of about $118,000 in real property with mortgages of nearly $47,000, and $50,000 in personal property. The estate is to be divided among the widow and the five children. If You Show Pictures You Need the The standard generator for motion picture projection Irani^rteK MAW The Hertner Electric Co. 1900 West 114th St, Cleveland, O. In Canada: Perkins Electric Ltd. • • 1 Helios Reflector Lamo 25% Better Screen Illumination Approved by Underwriters Laboratories OUK DISTRIBUTORS Cleveland: The Theatre Supply Co., Inc. Cincinnati: The Theatre Supply Co., Inc. Omaha: U. S. Theatre Supply Co. Philadelphia: Williams, Brown & Earle Chicago : Movie Supply Co. San Francisco : Theatre Equipment Supply Co. Dallas: Simplex Theatre Supply Co. Baltimore: N. C. Haefele & Co. Pittsburgh: S. & S. Film and Supply Co. WARREN PRODUCTS CO. 261 CAUAU ST. NEW YORK