Exhibitors Herald (1926)

82 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 25, 1926 CHICAGO PERSONALITIES -z:^==::::::=^=i:=::=:::=^^== By D. H. . A NNOUNCEMENT this week of plans for an elaborate Chicago motion picture theatre dovetails into the rapidly developing theatre situation ■A in Chicago with precision and points steadfastly to a deal for a Schenck-Grauman house downtown. Although the Fox theatre interests have sought a good location in the loop theatre circles have it that the new house will not be leased to Fox but to Grauman. 'T'HE theatre will seat 3,500 and will be in one of the three sections of the new Congress buildings at Congress street and Wabash avenue. Balaban & Katz has heretofore seized the good locations in the loop and for a few years has had the major theatre attraction in that section, turning the houses over to Publix several months ago. Although the hub of the theatre district is dominated by such houses as the B. & K. Chicago, Oriental, Roosevelt and McVickers, Michigan Boulevard has been devoid of motion picture enterprises with the exception of the films shown by L. & T. in Orchestra Hall during a few summer months each year. The new theatre is aimed to draw from that district and from Chicago’s South Side. If leased to Grauman as widely believed the nature of its shows will appeal to patrons whose interest is divided between motion pictures and atmospheric stage shows. % # Eddie Silverman deserves a lot more congratulations than you think for his part in the Vitaphone’s Chicago opening. Eddie tried to satisfy everyone’s wants in the wav of seats but McVickers theatre is no stadium. And first row seats are rather limited. * * * Monday 13 Good Day for Eckhardt Clyde Eckhardt has the utmost contempt for Friday the thirteenth but when the “13” falls on Monday whether it is supposed to be a “Blue” one he likes them just the same. September 13 was an occasion for Mr. Eckhardt and was celebrated in the manner deserved. It happens that 11 years ago he entered upon his duties for Fox as branch manager in Pittsburgh. Since then his career has consisted of changes from Pittsburgh to New York, from there to Chicago, back to New York and again to Chicago. Most of those years he has spent in Chicago. It is incidental perhaps that at this time the genial fellow asks that this column for Clyde Eckhardt (( The Bells” with Lionel Barrymore and Ten Other First Division Chadwick Pictures Alexander Carr of “Potash and Perlmutter” fame in “APRIL FOOL” the laugh picture of the year. Pauline Garon a kissing, kissable Miss in “EAGER LIPS” the epic of flapperism. “SUNSHINE OF PARADISE ALLEY” by Denman Thompson, author of “The Old Homestead,” directed by James Young. “SHAMROCK & THE ROSE” from the play by Owen Davis. A rollicking, romantic comedy. Pauline Garon in “LADIES OF EASE” directed by Wilfred Noy. EACH PRODUCTION For Illinois Pauline Frederick Marion Nixon and George Lewis in “DEVIL’S ISLAND” a drama of mother love and hate. “DRIVEN FROM HOME” from the play by Hal Reid with an all star cast. Pauline Garon vibrant, joyous youth in “BAD LITTLE GOOD GIRL” directed by Wilfred Noy. Pauline Garon in “MERRY WIVES OF NEW YORK” directed by Wilfred Noy. “LIFE OF AN ACTRESS” from the play by Langdon McCormack, author of “The Storm,” directed by James Young. AN ACHIEVEMENT For Indiana GREIVER PRODUCTIONS ATT T? VTTT T”? INDIANA • 831 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. INDIANA. 2 18 WimmerBuildi ng INDIANAPOLIS W. P. (Pat) Garyn visited Chicago a few days last week. He has recently become assistant sales manager for the National Screen Service. He is associated with Herman Robbins. ward a word for him to exhibitors and other friends who have been loyal to him in making the past Fox Week a successful one. The exchange counts more business for the past week than for any week since “Over the Hill” Week was observed. He extends his thanks and appreciation for the co-operation he has received. He announces a number of changes in his Chicago organization. Roy Miller receives a promotion ; he becomes field representative. Taking his place is Herb Costello, cashier. The latter will be succeeded by Henry Hill, up to now bookkeeoer. Miller has been in the Chicago office since eight months ago when Clyde Eckhardt took over this district. Prior to coming here he was for some time with Jack De Lorenzo in Milwaukee. * * * S. A. Shirley is back from a two weeks’ vacation and “all’s well” at Metro. * * * Other exchange and branch managers are returning from the annual rest periods. Among them is Neil F. Agneiv, branch manager of Famous Players-Lasky. He spent two weeks in Minnesota, his former home. * * * Played in Film Called "Iliad” Joe I.yon writes to the conductor of this column that he is not related to “Agamemnon” of Greek fame and it’s no wonder he writes. A proofreader inadvertently left the word “is” out of a sentence in these lines last week which led to Joe’s misunderstanding. The relation established was between Jim Bikos of Hammond and Gary territory and “Agamemnon.” Joe adds that he has but one brother; he is U. S. Consul at Wilmette, 111., and who is this fellow Agamemnon anyhow? Did he ever swim the channel and if not did he ever try to sell any film? * * * Carmel Myers whose work in “Ben Hur” distinguishes her as an actress of calibre was in Chicago Sunday morning on the way East. She is under Metro-GoldwynMayer contract. i/out Best Safe-guard Ticket RegisterJ Of course You Know GoidScal Quality tickets ^AUTOMATIC TICKET REGISTER CORK 723 Seventh Avenue new York city