Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1935 - Aug 1936)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1935 9 SHORT SUBJECTS from Philly — — by Nonamaker — — CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS INSULT — The next guy who says he is going to tear down Nonamaker and build a hot dog stand had better be prepared to be mercilessly panned for weeks and weeks in this here pillar of knowledge and learning — which is too good for some muggs anyhow. GRAND OPENING— The turkish bath season opened with a schvitz at the Broadwood last Friday. GEORGE SOBEL was elected chief rubber and ribber. Among those present were ELMER HOLLANDER, Forum Theatre; BILL HUFFMAN, Stanton Theatre; HERMAN KOMER, Second St. Imperial; PAUL COSTELLO, one of Warner's district managers; "HARP" LEVIN, Tacony Liberty; AL BLUMBERG, Midway; BEN BLUMBERG, Broadway; ED MUHLEMAN, Lindy. Membership drive is now on. A committee was appointed to scan Vine Street for any exhibitors who look like a schvitz would do them good . . . "A turkish bath," says Sobel, "is one place where you can't differentiate between an indie and a chain manager!" VINE STREET STUFF — Most of the action of the week centered around the battle royal of the theatre game and premium dealers. Quality Premium decided to concentrate on dishes and discontinued its line of gifts, BARRIST and GOODWIN tying up with Horrow Novelty, which opened an elaborate showroom on the street . . . Dennis Games moved out of the Metropolitan Premium headquarters and set up offices in the old United Artists building . . . DAVE MOLIVER quietly murmuring something about a "sensational, stupendous new idea," which he promises to spring soon on unsuspecting exhibitors. Or do they expect anything? PLOT— J. H. JACOBSEN, who wrote us only on October 23rd last that he was pleased to say he had everything in hand and was operating at the same old stand (The Auditorium Theatre, Lebanon, Pa.) AND DOING NICELY— can't possibly think so today. Parties either known or unknown have broken into his theatre and wrecked his sound equipment three times in as many weeks. Of course, it's lousy to drive a feller out of business this way; but it's a swell build-up if you can prove anything and come out on top! We wish Jacobsen the best of luck in dealing with those cheese-nibblers! OBIT— The sudden death of GEORGE MALLARD, Hollywood salesman, early last Saturday morning, saddened most of Vine Street. He was well known and well liked since he has been in the business for over 15 years, most of which time was spent with Warner's. JOE LEON ILL— Vine Street is missing one of its most popular figures these past few days, since JOE LEON was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital last Saturday with a serious stomach disorder. Joe's many friends are hoping for a speedy recovery . . . DAVE MILGRAM and RAY SCHWARTZ have been busy as two bees these past few weeks. Reason: They've been making a new theatre out of what used to be known as the Drury, Thirteenth Street and Germantown Avenue. Now it's the Temple and it gets going this week. WISE CRAX— Yes, George, "Going Hollywood" may mean getting a divorce. Ten cents per word, including initials, address, or box number. Minimum insertion 15 words. Cash or money order with each copy. Yearly contract rates are lower. Send for contract scale. Address communications to FILM BULLETIN, 1313 Vine Street, Phila., Pa. DECORATORS Decorate your theatre attractively and economically by Paramount Decorating Co., 311 North Thirteenth Street, Phila., Pa. INSURANCE All forms of special insurance applying to theatre operation handled on minimum rates. Representative will be sent on request. Box FB 107. JANITORS SUPPLIES Cups, towels, toilet paper, bulbs, disinfectants, soaps, etc., Krankel's Sanitary Supplies. 305 S. 40th St., Phila., FREmont 0127. Why Not Buy GOOD Printing? NATIONAL-PENN PRINTING CO. 1233 VINE STREET Philadelphia Locust 0538 SIMON LIBROS AL BLOFSON OSCAR LIBROS Time' Headache To Exhibs "March of Time," now being distributed by RKO, is proving a troublesome problem to exhibitors and distributor alike. The subject's inclination to "take sides" on topical issues is stirring a hornet's nest, with many theatres being stung to the extent that they may soon refuse to play the two-reeler. Theatremen in many spots claim that patrons often resent the editorial policy of "Time" and accuse them of lending their screens for the spreading of propaganda. The principal protest sems to hinge over the alleged "nationalistic" and "fascistic" propensities of the editorialized newsreel. The public believes the theatre owners have something to do with it. RKO exchanges are not finding the sale of "Time" a bed of roses. It's hard to sell— especially at the prices they claim they are instructed to get. 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