Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1935 - Aug 1936)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1936 1 1 SHORT SUBJECTS FROM PHILLY By Nonamaker speed . . . When SAM STIEFEL stepped out of Fay's last Thursday midnight that human dynamo SID STANLEY and his assistant LESTER JEFFERILS stepped in; rounded up an 8-act bill of vaudeville and a screen show and had the house ready for opening Friday noon . . . STIEFEL is in at the Lincoln in a booking capacity with HARRY SLATKO remaining as manager . . . SHORT 'SHORTAGE' . . . Bookers for the Erlanger had difficulty no end in finding first run shorts available for surrounding bill with Chaplin's "Modern Times." No one could sell them anything since S-W had previously bought up all product with few exceptions. SABBATH SHUT-DOWNS . . . Sunday movies have proven such a flop in some spots that houses such as the Douglas, in a West Philly neighborhood, and The Lincoln have discontinued them. The Lincoln opening up at 10 P.M. with a feature, vaude, and feature again. Plenty of other exhibitors wish they had courage enough to do the same thing; but figure why should they give their opposition a break. This doubtless proves the far-sightedness of COLUMBUS STAMPER, managing director of the Great Northern and the Tioga, by not having Sunday movies in either of these houses so far. IT HAPPENED . . . JACK (try and hold him) BLUMBERG and Mrs. Blumbcrg are finally the proud parents of a baby girl born last Friday ... And MAX STEINHOUSE and wife are expecting another blessed event . . . JOHN COLDER is in Florida ... The Met opens March 6-7-8 for showing of "King Lear," Yiddish talkie. MOE VERBIN handling Jewish organization benefits . . . Fay's staying closed on Sundays for time being . . . Despite CHARLIE DUTKIN'S cousin buying the Bell, Charlie will remain at the Parkside, Camden . . . BILL BUTLER left for Florida Sunday . . . JERRY LEWIS, formerly with U-A and Pathe, is covering Scranton territory for Republic . . . AGNES SHEA, formerly with Preferred, would appreciate anyone desiring her short-hand and typing services getting in touch with her in care of FILM BULLETIN . . . National Theatre Supply Co. moved into their new quarters, first floor of the Warner Building . . . O. B. DFRR, formerly with Republic expects to announce new connection shortly . . . JOE (sucker for a circus) CONWAY was around pulling the old "private dick" gag. This time he said he represented the sheriff's office . . . JOHN MONROF, at Forepaugh's, one of the city's oldest theatres and home of I0-20-J0 mellers in the mauve decade, says business is still good in what is now the heart of the tenderloin, a misnomer for a real tough neighborhood . . . SAMUEL WALDMAN, of the Garden, formerly the old Gayety burlesque house, agrees and adds that Monroe is the best kind of competition to have as they get along together like two peas in a pod . . . And speaking of burlesque did you read about the Troc beauties who got pinched for an after theatre party in Jack Toland's place? But its time to strip the gears on a new projector! NEW RELEASES Eastern Pa., S. N. J., Del. Major contracts provide for a ten per cent cancellation privilege for exhibitors. If you desire to cancel a picture, you must notify the exchange by registered mail WITHIN 14 DAYS of the date of general release. Latest releases are listed below. Send in your notice NOW! COLUMBIA You May Be Next Feb. FOX Every Saturday Night Feb. 7 It Had To Happen ..Feb. 14 Here Comes Trouble Feb. 2 I Prisoner of Shark Island Feb. 28 MET RO-GOLDWYN -MAYER Voice of Bugle Ann Feb. 7 Bohemian Girl Feb. 14 Wife Vs. Secretary Feb. 2 1 Garden Murder Case Feb. 2 8 PARAMOUNT Milky Way Feb. 7 Drift Fence Feb. 14 Woman Trap Feb. 14 Klondike Annie Feb. 2 1 Desire Feb. 2 8 Preview Murder Mystery Feb. 2 8 RKO Muss 'Em Up We're Only Human Two In the Dark The Lady Consents UNITED ARTISTS Ghost Goes West UNIVERSAL Dangerous Waters Next Time We Love WARNER BROTHERS Man Of Iron Petrified Forest Song of the Saddle Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Jan. 3 1 Feb. Feb. Feb. 3 Feb. 14 Feb. 28 PENN THEATRE EQUIPMENT CO. Dependability — Lowest Prices Let Us Quote on Your Next Requirements 3 09 N. 13th St., Phila. RIT. 3 273 "Finest Theatre Painting and Decorating" HARRY BRODSKY 2315 WALNUT STREET, PHILA., PA. RITtenhouse 7828 • TRInity 1189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Ten cents per word, including initials, address, or box number. Minimum insertion 1 5 words. Cash or money order with each copy. Yearly contract rates are lower. Send for contract scale. 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