Exhibitors Herald (1927)

September 24, 1927 EXHIBITORS HERALD 23 M-G-M Dickering With A. T. T.Over $1,000,000 Radio Chain, Report M-G-M and A. T. & T. are negotiating regarding a national radio broadcasting chain for the motion picture company which would include an outlay of between one and three millions, according to reports from New York. WHN at New York would be the chief link in the chain, these reports say. It was reported that television was a cause for the move, though at the M-G-M offices in New York this was denied, while it was admitted that the company was watching the development of television. Europe Building Big Theatres, Says Sheehan (Special to the Herald) NEW YORK, Sept. 20. — “Large motion picture palaces are rising in ever growing numbers in the large as well as the small European cities,” reports Winfield R. Sheehan, vice president and general manager of Fox Films, on his recent return from an extended European trip. “Many of the theatres compare favorably with our own, and audiences abe growing in daily attendance and American made pictures are proving more popular than ever,” he said. Texas Publix Managers Hold Dallas Convention ( Special to the Herald) DALI. AS, Sept. 20. — The semi-annual district convention of Publix managers was held in Dallas Sept. 15. Problematic situations covering the state were discussed, with specific problems being worked out to the benefit of the managers during the proceedings of the meeting. Plans for Publix “Harvest Month,” October, were made and the managers were told of a huge prize that is to be awarded to the one who reports the greatest increase and highest average business for the month. Myers Elected Head of Toronto Film Board (Special to the Herald) TORONTO, Sept. 20. — The Toronto Film Board of Trade has held its annual election of officers with the result that Frank Myers, Toronto manager for Warner Brothers, is president for the ensuing year, while B. D. Murphy, manager of the Toronto F. B. O. office, is vicepresident. Harry Law of Toronto Universal was re-elected secretary-treasurer. Fox Films Promotes William Conselman ( Special to the Herald) NEW YORK, Sept. 20.— William Conselman, well known newspaperman and co-author of the “Ella Cinders” comic strip, has been promoted to the position of supervisor by Sol M. Wurtzel, general superintendent of Fox Films West Coast studios. Conselman has been working for Fox for the past 18 months. Build New Theatre ( Special to the Herald ) ALICE, TEX., Sept. 20. — The construction of a new theatre, modern in every respect, and seating 750, will begin here in the near future. It will be built by Charles Bros., and Beilin and Goldberg. The company’s Queen theatre will be remodeled as soon as the other is completed. C. B. Hawley Starts Duties As First National President Executive and Investment Banker Succeeds McGuirk, Who Will Devote All His Time to Affairs of Stanley Company — Hawley with Stanley 15 Years (Special to the Herald) NEW YORK, Sept. 20; — John J. McGuirk resigned last week as president of First National, and Clifford B. Hawley was elected to succeed him. The action of Mr. McGuirk was not unexpected as it was generally known that his desire has been to devote all of his time to the affairs of the Stanley Company of America, of which he is also president. His acceptance of the presidency of First National was in the nature of filling in a gap until some other selection was made. Hawley Long With Stanley Company Mr. Hawley has long been connected with the Stanley Company, his activities being with the financial end of the business, and has been a director of First National since the last annual meeting of the company. The election of Mr. Hawley took place last Wednesday and he assumed the duties of his new office the following day, being introduced to the home office people at an informal luncheon by Robert Lieber, former president and now chairman of the board of directors. Quits Post With Banking Concern The new president of First National has been prominent in cinema and financial circles for a long time, both as an executive and investment banker. He has been identified with the Stanley Company for fifteen years and assumes his new duties widely versed in motion picture production, distribution and exhibition. He is well known as a general partner of Edward R. Smith & Company, bankers of New York and Philadelphia, which post he is relinguishing in order to devote all his time to First National. No Change in Policy or Personnel Popular socially as he is businesswise, Mr. Hawley takes the same deep interest in civic activities as he does in economic affairs, and is a member of representative organizations and clubs. His associates and friends mention his wide experience, specialized knowledge, administrative ability, financial capacity, vision and tireless energy as qualifications making him a particularly fortunate choice. That Mr. Hawley’s tenure of office will be marked by the same enlightened and constructive policies that character CLIFFORD B. HAWLEY New President, First National ize the incumbency of his predecessor is freely conceded. The Directors of First National Pictures, Inc. are being congratulated by the entire business world upon their selection of a man of Mr. Hawley’s caliber to head the vast and growing interests of that organization. Air. Hawley announced there would be no change in the policy or personnel of First National. Miss America Signed By Publix; Stars in Artist Unit Show Afiss America — Miss Lois Lelander of Joliet, 111. — returned to Chicago Monday of this week with a signed Publix contract reported to be worth $20,000 to her. Her first appearances, it was reported, will be at B & K and Great States theatres. It was said the plan is to build a unit show around Miss Delander, featuring her as an artist. She has been an art student in high school. Miss Chicago — Miss Myrtle Valsted — has been signed to a $1,000 contract for six weeks of appearance in B & K theatres in Chicago. When Al Jolson Sings House Records Fall ( Special to the Herald ) HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 20.— Al Jolson broke all records at the Metropolitan Theatre last week with personal appearances on the stage. The house played to 90,000 people, grossing the sum of $57,280. Death Claims McCarthy (Special to the Herald) BOSTON, Sept. 20. — George McCarthy, treasurer of the Plymouth theatre, and widely known in the film district, died at his home early last week. He was for some time head of the Boston Theatre Owners association. Lillian Carlsmith of the Capitol theatre at Old Orchard, Me., died last week at her home in Portland, Ale. Columbia Signs Circuit (Special to the Herald) NEW YORK, Sept. 20. — The Stanley Booking Corp. has just closed a deal with Columbia Pictures, booking the company’s yearly product of 26 issues of “Screen Snapshots.” Complete representation was given in the most important houses.