The Film Daily (1937)

THC 'TVSft** 8, 1937 10 ^7*>"r DAILY Friday, Oct. & ft ft NEWS of the DAY ft ft ft Franklin. Ind. — The Rembusch Circuit has withdrawn from the Affiliated Theaters, Inc., Indianapolis. The Rembusch Circuit operates houses in Columbus, Franklin and Elwood. Syracuse, N. Y. — Harold Pearl of Brooklyn has been named manager of the Eckel Theater, replacing David Freeman who resumes direction of the Paramount. Harry Uterfort, former assistant to Jay Golden at Keith's, has been moved up to house manager, with Golden's return to Rochester. Chicago — The Loop theaters will join in the celebration of the opening of the new Lake front boulevard and bridge over the Chicago River which will be dedicated on Oct. 5 by President Roosevelt. Dundee, 111.— The Crystal Theater, under R. H. Shell horn management, is being remodeled. A new porcelain enamel front is going in as well as a new ticket booth, new canopy, new lighting effects from the Federal Electric Co. Clarence Jensen Co. is handling the construction job. Buffalo — A new marquee, new sound equipment and new seating are being installed at Shea's North Park, oldest house in the Shea community chain. Plans for betterments also include at least two others of the circuit's seven. 500 Syracuse Undergraduates Sign for Pix-Dramatic Work Syracuse, N. Y. — Syracuse University, first Eastern college to add a movie course, has 500 students signed up for extra-curricular dramatic work, it is announced by Prof. Sawyer Falk, director of dramatic activities and managing director of the Civic University Theater downtown. That's approximately one out of every 10 undergraduates this semester. Chicago — Frank Scott will concontinue the management of the modernized Iris Theater under Balaban & Katz direction. New Orleans — Maurice F. Barr, publicity and advertising head of the Saenger Theater Corp., is in Paris with the American Legion. Ambridge, Pa. — James J. "Wall, manager of the Warner Penn Theater here has been elected head of the American Legion's Canady-Hull post. Canton, O. — R. C, and Walter Steuve, former Canton exhibitors have opened the newly acquired State Theater at Findlay, O. Buffalo — Spencer V. Balser, manager of Basil's Broadway, has taken over the same job at the Roxy, latest Buffalo addition to the Basil Brothers' circuit. Constantine J. Basil, chain president, announced that the La Salle, in Niagara Falls, will be ready for opening Oct. 10. When Booker Turns Humorist Springfield, Mass. — The Art Theater's marquee announces: "Woman Chases Man" "Living Dangerously" While Loew's Poli here announces: "Wife, Doctor and Nurse" "One Mile From Heaven" Detroit — Two births on Film Row are reported — both sons — one to Leonard Soskin, owner of the Amsterdam Theater, and the other to Mrs. Rose Arnold, cashier at Columbia exchange. Omaha — Fire inspection of local exchanges during fire prevention week again will be directed by Miss Regina Molseed, former secretary of the Omaha Film Board of Trade who now is second booker at RKO. The local fire department also will sponsor fire drills during the inspection. Oakland — Henry Goldenberg, former manager of the 5,000-seat Fox Theater in San Francisco before FWC re-acquired it, has assumed supervision of the 600-seat Franklin Theater here for the Blumenfeld circuit continuing as manager of the Berkeley, 750-seat first-run in Berkeley. Goldenberg has been associated with Blumenfeld for the past year. Buffalo — With Sid Lehman, of United Artists, as chairman, the Variety Club of Buffalo is arranging a Hallowe'en masque dance-dinner as its first major event of the 193738 season. Preceding it will be a get-together for members and friends, in honor of Columbus. Detroit — Leonard Soskin, who has been operator of the Amsterdam Theater, has joined the sales staff of RKO, covering the state. Dover, O. — Charles Simpson, formerly assistant manager of the Colonial, Akron, has been transferred to the Bexley here in the same capacity. Dwight Kirk, who has been identified with theaters in Ashtabula, O., replaces Simpson at Akron. Simpson has been with the Shea company, operator of the Bexley and Colonial, for more than 10 years. of the University and Campus theaters. Kansas City, Mo.— The Glenn W. Dickenson circuit has sent Howard McMurdy to Ellsworth, Kan., to take over the management of the Dickenson Theater, replacing Edward Smith who is to be reassigned. Anadarko, Okla. — Ray Rector's new Columbia Theater has opened here. Kansas City, Mo. — The Empress Theater, which opened during the summer after being dark for several years, is adding a stage bill to films. North St. Paul, Minn.— The Rialto has been taken over from Will Sauer, building owner, and Saul Mallisow, lessee, by Mrs. L. Ki. Naas. Minneapolis — Don Gilensky has succeeded Al Jacobs as assistant booker at Columbia exchange. Holyoke, Mass. — Harold J. Kennedy, playwright, has joined Benedict, Odquist and Staruss, theatrical press representatives. Charlestown, W. Va— H. A. Duff is planning on construction of a theater to seat 550 here. Norman, Okla. — The new Varsity Theater, first-run, has opened here with 20-cent top admission. Lou Chatham, manager, is also manager Columbus, O.— City RKO Manager Harry Schi'eiber has announced that Frank Throop, treasurer of the Palace, has been advanced to the position of assistant manager of the RKO Majestic here. He replaces Don Stroud who recently resigned and returned to Cleveland. Noel Baker, identified with the Majestic, succeeds Throop as treasurer. Cleveland — Leonard Greenberger, son of Henry Greenberger of Community Circuit, will manage the Moreland Theater when it opens, about the middle of October, under the Community circuit banner. The house was formerly operated by Paul Gusdanovic. Mono, to Release Three Three Monogram productions will be ready for release during October, according to W. Ray Johnston, president of Monogram. The first, "Where Trails Divide", is scheduled for Oct. 13. "Luck of Roaring Camp" is slated for Oct. 15. "Federal Bullets." will be ready for release on Oct. 30. "Souls" Next at Paramount "Souls at Sea" follows "High, Wide and Handsome" at the New York Paramount Theater starting Wednesday. This marks the first popular price engagement of the film which recently concluded a world premiere reserved seat engagement at the Globe. Norwood, Minn. — Leo MolitorV New theater is being remodeled and modernized. Montevideo, Minn. — The Rubin circuit, headquartering in Minneapolis, has acquired the Monty theater from A. McCarthy. Mammoth Springs, Ark. — RajLewis, formerly of Clinton, Ark., will open a new film theater here Oct. 1. Waldron, Ark. — John Forest* has sold his film theater here. Columbus, O. — Melville D. Frank has been named division chairman of the theaters group for the 15th Community Fund campaign in Columbus, Nov. 3-18. Thompsonville, Conn. — The ne 1,000-seat Strand Theater, built by Peter Parokas, Palace, New Britain operator, will open on Sept. 30. Johu D. Sirica, manager of the New Britain house, will take over management of the new theater. Sirica was formerly in charge of four Michael Daly theaters. Minneapolis — The International Seat Corp. has opened assembly, display and sales rooms in this city. Toppenish, Wash. — Waldo Ives is taking over the new Wigwam Theater. Denver — The Washington Park Theater has been taken over by Dave Cockrill, of the Denham theater, giving him four theaters in town. The house is being closed for remodeling. When reopened as the Park, the house will be managed by Paul Snoddy, Denham cashier. Seattle — Western Theater Equipment Co. of Spokane and Portland has leased quarters at 2406 First Ave., Seatte's film row. Denver — Al Coppell and Franklin Herzog have taken over the Bideawee, former Harry Huffman house, neighborhood. The theater has been operated for several months by Carson Harris and T. Z. Halmi. Seattle — The Northwest Film Club staged an Open House, at which the birthday anniversary of Ed Lamb, Northwest manager of RKO films, was celebrated. Denver — Theaters in Fort Collins, which have been closed for about two weeks because of infantile paralysis, have been reopened. B & K Goes in for Bands Chicago — The B & K Circuit is going in for bands at the Oriental theater here, with three on the bill. Clyde McCoy and Earl Hines have their men on the stage, while Walter Davidson's ork is in the pit. ^.