Exhibitors Herald (1927)

December 24, 1927 EXHIBITORS HERALD 31 Modem Installations The tendency among theatres, both large and small, throughout the country is to modernize. Evidence of this encouraging situation is found in the many installations of equipment reported by leading manufacturers. The Hennegan Company PROGRAM COVERS Hugo Burgheim, Cincinnati, O. R. Mowat, Los Angeles, Cal. Z. T. Ferris, Columbus, O. Columbia Printing, New Haven, Conn. Adler Theatre Co., Marshfield, Wis. Good Will Novelty Co., Washington, D. C. Richelieu Theatre, Bellefonte, Pa. Brownie Theatre, Homer, La. Clinard’s Gift Shop, Winston-Salem, N. C. Tanner, the Printer, Hot Springs National Park, Ark. Vallen Electric Company NOISELESS STAGE EQUIPMENT Ferris Brothers theatre, Moundsville, W. Va. Colonial theatre, Phoenixville, Pa. Grand theatre, Wausau, Wis. Blackwood theatre, Blackwood, N. J. Riverdale theatre, Dayton, O. Forest theatre, Cincinnati, O. Tower theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah. Tower theatre, Los Angeles, Cal. Oriental theatre, Denver, Col. Venetian theatre, Waterloo, la. Astor theatre, Cleveland, O. Fischer’s Oskosh, Oskosh, Wis. El Kahir Temple, Cedar Rapids, la. Phil Chakarez theatre, Springfield, O. State theatre, Youngstown, O. Sam Rottenstein’s American, Pittsburgh, Pa. • Floyd Brothers’ Roxy, Follansbee, W. Va. Boxley theatre, Dover, O. Hey woodWakefield Company SEATS Capitol theatre, Rockford, 111. Cameo theatre, Nutley, N. J. Sunn theatre, Binghamton, N. Y. Park theatre, New Hyde Park, L. I. Ritz theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Charlestown theatre, Charlestown, Mass. 69th street theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. (Green & Altman Circuit.) Pantages Hill street theatre, Los Angeles, Cal. National theatre, National City, Cal. Coxsackie Holding Corporation SUPERIOR PROJECTORS Community theatre, Schroon Lake, N. Y. New theatre, Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Embassy theatre, Lewistown, Pa. Temple theatre, Louisville, Ky. Miami Senior High School, Miami, Fla. Stough Brothers, Davidson, N. C. Granada theatre, Detroit, Mich. Garfield theatre, Cleveland, O. Minusa Cine Screen Company SCREENS Palace theatre, Wortham, Tex. River Park theatre, South Bend, Ind. Hollywood theatre, Kansas City, Mo. Lindell theatre, St. Louis, Mo. ( Continued on page 38) A DREAM that had its inception 20 years ago, became a reality when Harry Heilman became the host to his many friends in Albany, N. Y., as he opened one of the finest residential theatres in central New York. The opening of the theatre, which has been given the name of the Paramount, was an event in which Albany participated in the fullest degree, Mayor Thacher being on hand to present Mr. Heilman’s theatre to the city and to ask that it be patronized by all those who desired clean, wholesome entertainment in a modern house. Exhibitors were present from many surrounding cities and villages and the lobby was a bower of flowers sent Mr. Heilman by fellow exhibitors and by exchange managers. Mr. Heilman is one of the pioneer exhibitors of New York state. He opened his first theatre in 1908 in the Bronx, New York City. It was a 299 seat house and the first picture shown was “The Court of Life.” Mr. Heilman sold this house in 1911 and came to Albany, where he opened and operated a house known as Fairyland, also with 299 seats. This house he conducted for 12 years, during which he also operated the Orpheum, which was remodeled from an old church. Next came the Royal, a 650 seat house which Mr. Heilman has operated for the past eight years in Albany, and which was opened with “Daddy Longlegs,” featuring Mary Pickford. During all those years, Mr. Heilman has had but one object in mind and that was Exterior and Interior Views of Albany Paramount One of Central New York’s Finest Residen tal Houses Opens the erection of a high class modern residential theatre, equipped with the best that money could buy. Several months ago he decided to erect the Paramount. The theatre is a semi-residential house and contains five stores fronting on the street. The interior of the house is especially beautiful. The lobby is of walnut and was built by George Spalt and Sons of Albany. The floor of the lobby is of solid marble which was secured by Mr. Heilman a year or two ago when the New York State Bank was torn down. The floor behind the rail in the rear of the house is also of marble, while the rail itself, 65 feet in length and four feet in height, is also of onyx. The theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 1,000 persons, the seats having been bought from the Heywood-Wakefield Company of New York City. They are of the round type, which permit an easier passage way for persons entering or leaving. The walls of the theatre are of silk panels of American Beauty shade. The lighting effects are particularly beautiful and were selected by Mrs. Heilman. The ventilating system was designed by Mr. Heilman himself. The stage measures about 40 feet by 15 feet, the screen being of the gold fibre type and furnished by the National Theatre Supply Company, which also furnished the hangings for the stage and much other equipment. A Kilgen organ has been installed, the organist on the opening night ( Continued on page 36)