Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald World
Date:
Oct-Dec 1930
Publisher:
[Chicago, Quigley publishing company]
Volume:
Exhibitors herald world
Leaf #:
000807
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
July 25, 2024
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November 22, 1930 Exhibitors Herald-World THEATRE PROJECTS mm tmiarmwrni FOLLOWING is a list of new projects in motion picture theatre construction compiled from reports available on November 18. The list also includes remodeling projects and contracts awarded. An asterisk before the item indicates that additional information has been received since a previous report. THEATRES PLANNED Alabama SYLACAUGA.— J. W. Petck has plans by Hirsch & Jones, Montgomery, Ala., for a new theatre. California ALAMEDA. — Alameda Amusement Company has plans by Miller & Pflueger, 580 Market street, San Francisco, for a new reinforced concrete theatre to be located at Central avenue and Park street. Estimated cost, §350,000. HEALDSBURG.— The Redwood Theatres, Inc., has postponed the erection of its proposed reinforced concrete theatre. Estimated cost, $150,000. HOLTVILLE.— The Holtville Income Properties, Inc., has plans by Perrine & Renfro, Lincoln Building, Los Angeles, for a five-story reinforced concrete theatre, hotel, store and office building, 110 by 150 feet. Estimated cost, $150,000. REDDING.— -T. & D. Jr. Enterprises, Inc., 25 Taylor street, San Francisco, plans the erection of a new theatre on Market street. Architect not selected. Estimated cost. $150,000. SAN FRANCISCO.— The Franciscan Theatres, Inc., plans the erection of a new theatre on Ocean avenue, near Lakeview street, with seating capacity of 1300. Estimated cost, $190,000. WOODLAND.— The National Theatres Syndicate, Inc., 25 Taylor street, San Francisco, has postponed the erection of its proposed new theatre. Estimated cost. $200,000. District of Columbia WASHINGTON. — A new theatre will be erected at 640-54 Pennsylvania avenue and 643-53 C street, S. E. House is to be operated by Warner Brothers. Kansas LEOTI. — D. W. Booner, manager of the Plaza Theatre, is reported planning to erect a new theatre. NORTON. — Harold Bennie and Mrs. Bernie Babourn plan the erection of a new theatre of Spanish design. i^l (lssq ch USC-ttS BOURNE. — F. C. Small, manager Capitol Theatre. Main street. Buzzards Bay, Mass.. plans a one and two-story brick new Capitol Theatre. Architect not selected. Estimated cost. $150,000. Mississippi ABERDEEN.— N. W. Overstreet plans the erection of a new theatre, with seating capacity of 1000. Estimated cost, $50,000. Nebraska BLUE SPRINGS.— William Buchanan and Nathan Bragg plan the erection of a new theatre. New Jersey ELIZABETH.— S. H. Schlieter, 556 North Broad street, has revised plans by Poggi & Bragdon, 275 Morris avenue, for a two-story brick theatre and office building to be located at 556 North Broad street. Estimated cost, $450,000. Ohio MANSFIELD.— Warner Brothers Theatres, Inc., 321 West Forty-fourth street. New York, plans the erection of a theatre and store building in the downtown district. Theatre will have seating capacity of 2500. Architect not selected. Estimated cost, $450,000. Oklahoma ENID. — G. E. Blumenauer. Masonic Building, is preparing plans for a seventeen-story brick, concrete and stone theatre and store building, 125 bv 200 feet. Estimated cost, $780,000. Pennsylvania TURTLE CREEK.— Imperial Chain Theatres. Inc., J. L. Selznick, president, Clark Building, Pittsburgh. Pa., has plans by Marks & Kann. Home Trust Building, Pittsburgh, Pa., for a white brick and terra cotta theatre. Texas DALLAS. — The Oak Lawn Amusement Company, Irving S. Melcher, president, plans the erection of a new theatre at Oak Lawn and Wycliff avenue, with seating capacity of 1000. Estimated cost, $50,000. PARIS. — C. J. Musselman plans the erection of a new theatre. SEGUIN. — The Development Company has plans by Marvin Eickenroht and Barlett Cocke, Maverick Building, San Antonio, Texas, for a one-story and balcony brick and concrete theatre, 35 by 36 feet. Estimated cost, $20,000. Virginia NORTON. — R. H. Boiling plans the erection of a new theatre. REMODELING Alabama BIRMINGHAM.— The Trianon Theatre has been improved and reopened. Arkansas LITTLE ROCK. — Improvements being made to the Capitol Theatre, includes remodeling, redecorating, acoustic effects and new seats. Colorado PUEBLO.— The Colorado Theatre has been improved and redecorated. PUEBLO.— The Pueblo Theatre is being remodeled and redecorated. Florida MIAMI BEACH. — Paramount Enterprises, Inc., C. W. McCall, agent, Olympia Building, Miami. Fla., plans the erection of an addition to stores and theatre lobby of Community Theatre at 1107 Lincoln road. Improvements are estimated at $10,000. Illinois EAST ST. LOUIS.— The Columbia Theatre has been renovated, sound equipment installed and house reopened by Louis Menges. Indiana ELKHART.— Warner Brothers' Bucklin and Lerner Theatres are being remodeled and redecorated. INDIANAPOLIS.— Over $20,000 is being expended to renovate and redecorate English's Theatre. Kansas PARSONS. — Extensive improvements are being made to the Orpheum Theatre. Michigan PORT HURON.— The Grand Riviera Theatre has been remodeled and reopened. Minnesota PRINCETON. — A new screen and other improvements have been made to the Strand Theatre. Mississippi GULFPORT.— The Publix Theatres, Nash Weil, maintenance director, 1501 Broadway, New York, plans to remodel the Strand Theatre. Missouri CHAFFEE. — Alterations have been made to the Empress Theatre, house redecorated and reopened under the management of J. J. Astor. SPRINGFIELD. — The Electric Theatre has been remodeled. Improvements cost about $8000. Nebraska BRIDGEPORT.— The Trail Theatre, recently acquired by H. C. Morehouse, is being remodeled, redecorated and sound equipment installed. SUTTON. — New projection machines and electrical equipment has been installed in the Lyric Theatre. New York MOUNT MORRIS.— The Family Theatre has been improved and reopened. NEWBURGH. — Extensive improvements are being made to the Cameo Theatre. NEWBURGH.— Approximately $50,000 was expended to remodel the State Theatre. House recently reopened with audiens. UTICA. — Approximately $35,000 is being expended to remodel and renovate the Avon Theatre. North Carolina GOLDSBORO. — The Paramount Theatre has been remodeled and reopened. Ohio CINCINNATI. — Extensive improvements are being made to the Nordland Theatre. CLEVELAND.— The Southern and Royal Theatres have been remodeled and reopened with audiens. DAYTON. — About $75 000 is being expended for extensive improvements to Loew's Theatre. Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY.— The Liberty Theatre is being remodeled. A Correction REGARDING the Midwest theatre in Oklahoma City, it was stated in the issue of August 30, that the architect was M. G. McKee. John Eberson designed this theatre, during the construction of which Mr. McKee acted as his superintendent. All of the information supplied Better Theatres regarding this project named Mr. McKee as the architect. South Dakota LEMMON.— The Aristo Theatre has been improved and seating capacity increased. Texas ALICE.— The Texas Theatre is being remodeled and redecorated. DALLAS.— The Capitol Theatre will be remodeled. DALLAS. — The Oak Lawn Amusement Company plans remodeling the Oak Lawn Theatre at Oak Lawn and Dickinson street. Washington TACOMA— Approximately $50,000 will be expended for improvements to the R K O Orpheum Theatre. A new electric sign is to be erected and sound equipment improved. Wisconsin STEVENS POINT.— About $15,000 is being expended to remodel the Lyric Theatre and install sound equipment. CONTRACTS AWARDED California LOS ANGELES.— Fox West Coast Theatres. Inc., Washington and Vermont streets, has awarded the contract to H. I. Beller Construction Company, 6513 Hollywood Boulevard, for the erection of a threestory reinforced concrete theatre in Westwood Village. Estimated cost, $200,000. LOS ANGELES.— The Westwood Realty Company has awarded the contract to the Beller Construction Company, 6513 Hollywood Boulevard, for the erection of a reinforced concrete theatre on Broxton avenue. Estimated cost, $150,000. Connecticut TORRINGTON.— Warner Brothers, 321 West Fortyfourth street. New York, have awarded the contract to G. A. Zimmerman, 18 East Forty-first street. New York, for the erection of a new theatre. Geoi-gia GAINESVILLE.— Levi Prater has the contract to erect the new brick Alamo and State Theatres. Frank Plaginos, manager. Estimated cost, $60,000. Illinois *AURORA. — Publix-Balaban-Katz Corporation. 175 North State street, Chicago, has awarded the general contract to Kaiser-Ducet Company, Joliet. 111., for the erection of a new theatre. Estimated cost, $1,000,000. Iowa BONAPARTE.— M. J. Smith is erecting a newtheatre to be known as the Oriental. This is said to be the first theatre for the town. Massachusetts LAWRENCE.— The Salem Realty Company. 126 Washington street, has awarded the general contract to C. S. Cunningham & Sons. 80 Boylston street. Boston, for the erection of a two-story, irregular size, brick and stone theatre, store and office building. Estimated cost, $1,000,000. Missouri CLAYTON. — A hew theatre is being elected by Harry Weiss. It will be known as the Uptown and have seating capacity of 1200. Nebraska ORD. — H. Biemond has awarded the general contract to H. Ohlsen & Sons Company, David City. Neb., for the erection of a three-story brick, stone and concrete theatre, 44 by 125 feet. New Mexico SANTA FE. — N. Solmon has awarded the general contract to the Underhill Construction Company. Oliver Eakles Building, Amarillo, Texas, for the erection of a brick theatre. Estimated cost, $150,000. Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY.— A new theatre is being erected by E. C. Robertson and Edward Brewer, with seating capacity of 850. Completion is scheduled for January 1, 1931. Texas ABILENE. — G. L. Woods is erecting a new theatre. Will feature audiens. NACOGDOCHES.— Reported that Jack Eaves is erecting a new theatre. *PAMPA. — Griffith Brothers have awarded the contract to J. T. Glover for the erection of a threestory brick and concrete theatre, with seating capacity of 1150. Estimated cost, $125,000. SEGUIN. — The Development Company has awarded the contract to Albert Nolte for the erection of a one-story and balcony tile and concrete theatre, 38 by 94 feet. Estimated cost, $15,077. SHERMAN. — Robb & Rowley Theatres, Inc.. 2000 Jackson street, Dallas, Texas, has awarded the contract to Max Gibbs & Sons Company for a new theatre. Estimated cost, $41,691. Virginia APPALACHIA— R. H. Boiling is erecting a new theatre, with seating capacity of 1000. Esimated cost. $40,000.