Exhibitors Herald (1925)

88 EXHIBITORS HERALD August 8, 1925 THEATRE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT Two New Playhouses Are Scheduled for Richmond, Ind. Two new theatre buildings, both much larger and more modern than any in the city, are to be built soon in Richmond, Ind., according to recent announcements. The larger of the two planned, a $200,000 building containing both a theatre and hotel, is to be located at the corner of Ninth and Main streets. Lease for the property upon which the building is to be erected has been acquired by the City Securities corporation of Indianapolis. Coincident with the acquisition of this lease comes the announcement that arrangements have been completed with a syndicate operating 22 theatres to show First National pictures here and Pantages vaudeville. Investment in the building alone will amount to $200,000, while tentative arrangements provide for two store rooms with a 24-foot frontage on Main street and an entrance lobby of 20 feet between them, the theatre to occupy the rest of the site. The other theatre building to be erected will be within about 20 feet of Eighth and Main streets, and is expected to be devoted almost exclusively to the showing of high class vaudeville. The manager of the house is to be M. E. Remley, the present owner of three of the city’s largest motion picture and vaudeville houses. R emley Remodeling His Washington Theatre M. E. Remley, of Richmond, Indiana, has purchased a two-manual Marr & Colton organ for his Washington theatre. The theatre is being remodeled and redecorated and will be re-opened September 1st. The organ will be installed during the summer. Issues New Catalogue A catalogue describing and illustrating its complete line of stage hardware and theatrical equipment has been issued by the James H. Channon Manufacturing company, 2233 West Erie street, Chicago. The catalogue is numbered 44. T wo Jailed in Bombing ( Special to Exhibitors Herald) KANSAS CITY, MO., July 28.— A second arrest has been made last week in connection with the bombing of the Worldin-Motion theatre, Kansas City. William, McKinstry, business agent for the motion picture operators’ union, was charged with malicious destruction of property in an indictment returned against him. He formerly was an operator for the Victory theatre, Kansas City. A New Idea in Presentations Harry F. Storin, in an article in the forthcoming “ Better Theatres” section for August 18 offers a new thought in the way of motion picture presentations. His article, titled “Enter — The Presenter” will prove of interest to exhibitors and others who are interested in the present trend of presentation in motion picture houses. “ Are we having vaudeville presentation or motion picture presentation in our theatres ” is the opening question in Mr. Storin’s article, which unfolds a new plan for enhancing cinema presentation. Supply House Issues Complimentary Order Book A novel book, designed to make easier the ordering of various items of supplies and equipment has been issud by the Exhibitors Supply Company, 825 S. Wabash avenue, Chicago. The book, as worked out by George De Kruif consists of twentyfive order blanks bound together, each backed with an extra sheet for carbon copy. In addition to its convenience the book has been designed to promote accuracy in shipments and to facilitate service on technical orders. In providing the book to exhibitors the company also furnishes the carbon paper and addressed envelopes for mailing. Ten Firms Incorporate; 9 Have $727,000 Capital ( Special to Exhibitors Herald ) ALBANY, N. Y., July 28.— Following the several weeks’ slump in the number of companies incorporating and entering the motion picture business in New York State, the past week brought formation of 10 companies which propose to engage in the motion picture business. Capitalization also took a jump, with the aggregate of nine of the newly incorporated companies totaling $727,000, while one company did not state the amount of capital with which it will operate. The companies chartered last week by the secretary of state included : Hornell Motion Picture Corporation, of Hornell, $200,000 ; Cargross Exhibition Company, Inc., $25,000 ; Irving Theatres Corporation, $500,000 ; Valley Theatre Corporation ; Heisler Amusement Corporation, $10,000 ; C. & D. Amusement Corporation, $10,000 ; Hamilton Avenue Exhibit Company, Inc., $2,000 : W. & I. Amusement Corporation, $10,000 ; Baldwin Amusement Corporation, $5,000 ; New Blake Theatre Corporation, $10,000. New 3,000 Seat House to Be Erected in Kansas City, Mo. T-TARDLY had the announcement of the complete rebuilding of the Warwick theatre, large suburban house of Kansas City, been made than construction of a 3,000-seat motion picture theatre, to cost more than $200,000, is announced, the location to be within one block of the Warwick — at Thirty-ninth and Main streets— making the seventh new theatre within two months planned for Kansas City. The new house is being promoted by George Trinastich, who will operate it, and R. L. Willis, owner of the property. The house will be patterned after the Isis theatre of Kansas City and be somewhat large. The theatre will have a 65-foot frontage and will be 165 feet deep. DeFoe & Besecke are in charge of the architectural plans. Mr. Trinastich, president of the Blackstone Amusement company, which operates the Isis, will take a 25-year lease on the new house. Construction of the theatre will begin in twenty days, it is said, and will be open on New Year’s Day. The theatre will be under the same management as the Isis, Jack Roth being managing director for both houses. The new house will maintain a first run policy. Plans for the building include a cooling system, inside lobby, nursery, smoking rooms for men and women and a large check room. The exterior will be of buff brick and terra cotta trim, with a storeroom on either side of the 29-foot entrance. A steel frame will support the structure, which will be equivalent to two stories in height, with executive offices above the storerooms at the front of the building. The seats will be terraced upward as they recede from the screen, giving a gradual slope rather than a balcony. A large stage will be included, as well as elaborate lighting effects. “There is plenty of room in Kansas City for larger and more elaborate first run suburban theatres,” said Mr. Trinastich. “It’s an old, old story over again — if you give the public the best they’ll give you support.” Index to Product Announcements ( Concluded from preceding page) Century Comedies: June 20-2. June 27-142. July 4-3. Julyl8-12,13. Fast Express, The :June20-2.July4-3. Fast Steppers :June20-2.July4-3. Fighting Ranger, The:June20-2. Great Circus Mystery, The:June20-2.July4-3. International News :June27-144. Iron Man, The :June20-2.July4-3. Leather Pushers :June20-2. Radio Detective, The :June27-145. Riddle Rider, The : June20-2.July4-3. Scarlet Streak, The:June27-146. Strings of Steel :June27-145. Winking Idol, The:June27-145. Wolves of the North :June20-2.July4-3.