Exhibitors Herald (1927)

October 29, 1927 EXHIBITORS HERALD 35 I believe that all of out merchants would regret very much to be without this kind of amusement. Neodesha, Kan. By F. E. FOSTER Secretary, Chamber of Commerce With regard to our thoughts on the value of motion picture theatres : It is our opinion that a good motion picture theatre is a real asset to any community in attracting the people to town and the business of the nearby merchants is very greatly increased. Of course, the amount of good a motion picture theatre can do and the influence it wields is very greatly controlled by its manager, but a real live wire wields a mighty influence both industrially and educationally. We have two theatres in our little city of 5000, one operates daily and the other three times a week. Bessemer, Ala. By L. L. VANN Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce It has been our observation that a good motion picture theatre does promote business development of our district. We believe that a motion picture theatre does attract people to the neighborhood. Also reflects in business circles. Our theatres are open six days each week. Rockland, Me. By CHARLES G. HEWETT Secretary, Chamber of Commerce Replying to your questionnaire relative to the effect of the motion picture industry upon business conditions. 1. The motion picture theatre certainly does piny a prominent part in the business development of the city. We find that first class theatres will draw people to this community from a radius of 10 to 15 miles. 2. There is a marked increase in business to restaurants and light drink vendors. 3. Theatres operate six days a week in this city. Alexandria, La. By GEORGE C. MERKEL Secretary-Manager, Chamber of Commerce We have one large photo stage, and a number of other photo stage theatres in Alexandria. These theatres operate seven days per week and are fairly well patronized during the afternoon performance. Whether the theatres bring increased business to the merchants or whether the advantages of Alexandria as a retail market bring people to the city who patronize these theatres, is a question which I am not quite ready to answer. Danville, 111. By ALLAN T. GORDON Secretary, Chamber of Commerce Your communication regarding moving picture houses drawing trade leads us to say that we believe our motion picture theatres draw people to Danville, and these people naturally do some shopping. This attendance has reflected an increased business. Our theatres operate seven days in the week. Medford, Mass. By P. G. DESMOND Secretary, Chamber of Commerce In reply to your letter relative to the influence of the motion picture theatre on the business of local merchants and neighborhood, from personal observation I can report the following: One local theatre which has been in operation for a number of years, exhibiting motion pictures, and at times vaudeville, closed down this summer from July 1 to was chosen by Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation for their new Paramount Theatre in Paris Picture Quality Prompted the Choice Raven Screen Corporation New York, N. Y. Three Styles — Moderate Prices— Convenient Terms THE REPR0DUC0 PIPE ORGAN Recent Installations: Saenger Theatre Hope, Ark. Majestic Theatre Ft. Dodge, la. Cosmos Theatre, Gunthersville, Ala. Princess Theatre, Albertsville, Ala. Opera House Windber, Pa. Strand Treatre Zelienople, Pa. Citidal Theatre Bloomfield, Ind. Malone Theatre Sikeston, Mo. R. Flannery Richlands, Va. Victory Theatre.. Blossburg, Pa. Canton Theatre Corp., Canton, Pa. Reproducos 3 installed o o in the past eleven months. WHY Ask the men who are using them daily. Imitation is the sincerest flattery. There’s only one REPRODUCO PIPE ORGAN. Over 1,500 in use The Reproduco Pipe Organ Co. 715 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago Illinois Reproduco Pipe Organ Co., 715 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, 111. Send me descriptive booklet and names of users of the Repro duco Theatre Organs. Name City.. State