Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

74 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD November 16, 1929 w THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY LETTERS FROM READERS Wants Star Photos BOWMAN HAS A MOVIE THEATRE, AS you may know. But it is somewhat out of the way in a few respects, in regard to our people seeing real photographs of real movie actors and actresses. This has not been their pleasure or mine, in fact, only in about three or four cases. I run a photo studit) here and Bowman has quite a terriory. People from the country while in Bowman makeit a point to visit my window to see what is new in photos, etc. This interests them much as they are from one to seventy-five miles from the railroad. I would be very glad, I assure you, to dedicate a part of my window to that of photos from movie people, so our people could appreciate them — either mounted or unmounted photos. I could put in mountings for display. A touch of display would be added if they were autographed to me personally, to Bowman or my country. Anyone sending a photo may feel sure of its appreciation here. With many thanks in advance. Please let me hear from you. A stamp for reply. — Leslie C. Booen, Bowman, N. D. On the Paley Statement WE WERE INDEED SURPRISED TO read your editorial endorsement of the ridiculous statements of Mr. Paley. Why will you not think for yourself and not take the ideas broadcasted by some selfish exploiter? It will be indeed news to the 150 Wisconsin theatres that have been forced out of business in the last year that the industry is in such prosperous condition as Mr. Paley states. It will also be news to the thousands that have closed in other states. We would suggest that you read Mr. Jenkins' articles and remember that he is on the ground and is not sitting in an easy chair in New York dictating roseate predictions to a stenographer. We, who know by experience, know that the radio was a very severe blow to the motion picture, in spite of Mr. Paley's statements that it was a benefit. We also know that very _ few theatres, especially in the smaller cities and towns, are paying a profit. As to what television will do, time will tell, but it seems to me that it is not necessary to be a prophet to see that when a family can sit in their chairs at home and hear and see any picture they want, they are not going to go to a theare and pay for it. The exhibitors have listened to such propa Wurlitzer Buys Wanamaker Violins (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 12.— Rudolph Wurlitzer, millionaire musical instrument manufacturer, has purchased the collection of famous violins owned by Rodman Wanamaker. Included in the Wanamaker collection are 64 violins, violas, cellos, guitars and a harp. ganda far too much and the Exhibitors HeraldWorld, like the rest of the trade publications, has helped the exploiters to sweep the exhibitor off his feet and get him into a situation from which it seems impossible for him to emerge. — W. D. Martin, Mineral Point, Wis. New Enthusiast at 84 I AM ENCLOSING A CLIPPING OUT of our local paper, the Journal-Era of Berrien Springs. When I helped these old people in the show I did not know it was the first visit of the old lady or I would sure have passed them in. F. G. Pennell, Manager, Berrien Theatre, Berrien Springs, Mich. [The newspaper story, under the heading "Sees first picture show at age of 84," read as follows : "Mrs. Peter Aldrich, 84, is now a movie fan, following her first visit to a picture theatre last Saturday night when her husband, a Civil War vet of 85, took her to the Berrien show house. Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich have been married six years and thought it time to celebrate."] Fox West Coast Plans New Wichita Theatre (Special to the Herald-World) WICHITA, Nov. 12.— Fox West Coast Theatres is planning the erection of a $1,000,000 theatre for this city, according to information just received. RKO have taken over the Uptown, which has been operated by Thomas Reddy for several months. They have secured a long term lease on the house. It is rumored that the Uptown will be made part of the Orpheum circuit in the mid-west. Give Benefit Show for North Carolina Strikers (Special to the Herald-World) BALTIMORE, Nov. 12— A benefit performance was given at the Rivoli Sunday night, October 27, and a collection was taken for the strikers of the American Federation of Labor, at Marion, N. C. The principal speaker was Tom Tippett of the Brookwood Labor College. Shoninger Resigns As Columbia Foreign Agent (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 12. — Frederick _ E. Shoninger, for the past two years foreign representative for Columbia pictures, has resigned for the purposing of carrying out other plans. Resnick Succeeds Dunas As Washington Sales Head (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 12. — Phil Dunas, Washington sales manager of United Artists, has resigned and has been replaced by Saul Resnick. Motion Picture Club To Have Memorial Day (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 12.— The Motion Picture Club has voted that the third Sunday in November will be set aside each year to give members an opportunity to pay honor for the members who have passed away. Services this year will be on November 17. A special memorial has been arranged. Austrian Union Favors I nterchangeability ( Special from the Department of Commerce ) WASHINGTON, Nov. 12. — The Union of Austrian Fim Industrials, at its recent meeting, discussed the difficult situation arisen in connection with the advent of sound-film. The following resolution was adopted : "The situation of the film market under the influence of sound-film is very serious and endangers the existence of our members. The Union of Austrian Film Industrials, therefore, strongly recommends to the competent authorities that the interchangeability principle be adopted and applied as soon as possible, as this is the only measure which would help in clearing the present situation. The Union itself will endeavor, by all means in its power to obtain the application of this principle." India Seeks Opinion on Forming Central Bureau (Washington Bureau of the Herald-World) WASHINGTON, Nov. 12. — The Government of India has just asked the local governments and certain public bodies to give their opinion on the question of forming a Central Cinema Bureau, as recommended by the Indian Cinema Committee, according to the United States of Commerce. Suggestions are also wanted as to the ways in which it would be possible for local Governments to cooperate in maintaining such a Central Bureau when established. Oil Furnace Starts Fire; $3,000 Equipment Loss (Special to the Herald-World) SEATTLE, Nov. 12.— Fire, originating in the oil furnace, damaged the Senate theatre causing damages of $3,000, according to D. A. Carlen, manager. S chine Buys Ohio House (Special to the Herald-World) CHILLICOTHE, OHIO, Nov. 12.— The Schine Theatres, Inc., has closed a deal for the acquisition of the Sherman theatre in this city. C. A. Smith is at the head of the Chillicothe Theatre Co., which operates this house. U to Build K. C. Exchange (Special to the Herald-World) KANSAS CITY, Nov. 12.— Universal will build its own exchange building in Kansas City in the near future, according to Leo Abrams, branch manager. The building will be erected next to the First National exchange. Countess in Pictures (Special to the Herald-World) NEW YORK, Nov. 12.— Miss Olga Albani. Spanish countess, will be heard as well as seen in the singing role as "Carmen" in James A. FitzPatrick's production of "Georges Bizet."