The Film Daily (1924)

THE -3&*i DAILY Wednesday, January 2, 1924 Thugs Kill Lansing Manager {Special to THE FILM DAILY) Lansing, Mich. — Peter Hall, manager of the Plaza, was shot and killed by a holdup man who entered his office and demanded the cash box containing the evening's receipts. R. J. Ingram Back From Trip CSpecial to THE FILM DAILY) Dallas — R. J. Ingram, manager of the Progress exchange, has returned from a sales trip through Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee. Half a Loaf is better than None i is better than a Bankroll An Appeal A worthy case has been brought to the attention of THE FILM DAILY. It concerns a film man engaged in the export field who has suffered a mental breakdown because his duties keep him in New York while his five-year old daughter is in a foreign country. The father hasn't the means of bringing his daughter to him, yet her absence is affecting both his health and his work. One hundred dollars will be sufficient to unite the family. A trifle will help. Those who feel that doing a worthwhile deed will start their New Year in a real way, can send contributions to DANNY. Protest Showing Again (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Kansas City, Kan. — A delegation representing the various colored organizations, waited on the censor commissioners with an appeal that they take action to prevent the showing of "The Birth of a Nation," in Kansas City. If, after reviewing the picture, the commissioners failed to prohibit its showing an injunction would be sought to restrain local exhibitors from presenting it. Two Theaters Close (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Lorain, O. — The Temple is dark because the lease held by Gould & Zimmerman has expired. C. M. Irish, states the house will soon be reopened by a Pennsylvania theater man. Phillips, Wis.— Brand & Fisher's lease on the Gem does not expire until Feb. 1 but an agreement has been reached with the 'owners to cancel at once. Hollen and Cooper Shifted (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Richwood, W. Va.— Paul Hollen, for several years manager of the Oakford, has been transferred to the Lyric, Beckley, the newest and seventh addition to the chain owned in West Virginia by the Allegheny Theater Co. Booking Arrangement Off (Special to THE FILM DAILY) St. Louis — The booking deal between the Marquette, Palace and Majestic, all on Franklin Ave., no longer exists. Harry Hamburg will now book for the Palace and Majestic while Frank Speros will continue booking for the Marquette. New Granada Owners Bry Hub (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Woodland, Calif.— The National Theater Syndicate, recent purchasers of the Granada, from S. Webster, has taken over the Atkins in Marysville, effective Jan. 1. Studying Sunday Films (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Baltimore — Howard Bryant, president of the City Council, has mailed out questionnaires to the Mayors of cities throughout the country where films are permitted on Sunday, seeking their opinion on the matter. It may lead to a bill being introduced into the state legislature re-opcniiig theaters on the Sabbath. Amusement Co. Expanding (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Orleans, Ind. — The Lawrence County Theatrical Corp., headed by M. Switow, has taken over the Joe Sharwell building, which contains a theater. Improvements will be made on the house. The chain owns several theaters in Southern Indiana. New Supply Co. in Cleveland (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — Frank J. Masek has formed the Exhibitors Supply Co., for the distribution of the Simplex rojection machine, the Hertner transformer and the Minusa screen, formerly distributed by Argus. Protest High Express Rates (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Winnipeg — When tie railway commission met here, recently George A. Graham, manager for F. B. 0., appeared to protest the 25% increase asked by the express companies. Traffic Picture Made in Washington (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Washington — Sponsored by the Text Film Co., "The Cop, The Lizzie and The Wise Gazabo," a two-reeler on safer traffic conditions, has been finished. Work on New Saenger Starts (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Pensacola, Fla. — Construction on the newest of the Saenger chain will start Feb. 1. The new house will face The Journal building and will be ready for the Fall. E C. Leeves Promoted (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dallas — E. C. Leeves, has taken over Preferred's Atlanta and New Orleans offices, in addition to the company's exchange here. Vincent Joins Trans-Canada (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Montreal — Paul R. Vincent has joined Trans-Canada Theaters. He formerly managed the New Empire, Edmonton', Alta. "Through The Dark" At Cameo Colleen Moore in "Through The Dark " a crook story, goes into the Cameo Sunday, folowing "A Lady of Quality." Start Soon On New Exchange Bldg. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dallas — Rogers & Clark will erect 'he exchange building at Jackson and Jefferson Sts. for Famous Players. At Broadway Theaters Capitol The first number is a tableau — "A New Year Greeting," by the entire Capitol Ensemble ; singers and dancers, assisted by the orchestra. Misses Ayres and Rice are next seen in a song and dance number, titled, "Air de Pallet." Following the regular news weekly, the orchestra plays the overture, "1812." The fifth unit is a Russian folk song, "Song of the Volga Boatmen," sung by Capitol Singers. "The Rendezvous," is the feature, which is followed by "Les Patineurs," ("The Skaters"), a dance offering. "A Midshipman Cruisj Of The United States Naval Academy" is the title of an interesting film made by the U. S. Navy, which is screened just before a closing march is played on the organ. Central Charles Ray's "The Courtship of Myles Standish," is the feature. Cosmopolitan The feature picture will be "The Great White Way," opening tomorrow. Rialto "If I Were King," is played as the overture; followed by a Post scenic, "Vienna;" the Rialto News Magazine; a song, "When Shadows Gather," sung by Carl G. Formes, baritone ; Madge Kennedy in "Three Miles Out;" Lillian Powell in a "Bubble Dance," with music film ; and "F. O. B.", a Lloyd Hamilton comedy. Rivoh Glenn Hunter in "West of the Water Tower," is the feature. Other units include: "William Tell." the overture; "Riesenfeld's Classical Jazz;" "Song Medley," by the Rivoli Ensemble ; "Dance Divertisement" ("The Glow Worm"), by Paul Oscard and I. a Torrecilla ; "Felix Out of Luck," a Pat Sullivan cartoon, the closing number. Strand The Strand program includes : Excerpts from "La Traviata." played as the overture; The Topical Review ; "The New Year's Ramble," in three scenes; the feature "Her Temporary Husband" and a Dippy-DooDacis comedy, "The Bar Fly." Percy Starnes closes with an organ solo. At Other Houses The list of pictures held over remains practically the same except for "A Lady of Quality," which is in its second week at the Cameo. The list : "The Hunchback," the Astor ; "The Ten Commandments," Cohan; "The Covered Wagon," Criterion ; "Scaramouche," Forty-Fourth Street; "The White Sister," Lyric. Bushman in "Ben Hur" Francis X. Bushman will play the part of Messala, opposite George Walsh in "Ben Hur." Scandinavian Film Shown (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — "The Song of the Blood Red Flower," a picture with a Swedish and Norwegian cast, made in Scandinavia, was recently given a showing at Orchestra Hall. Parker Planning A 2,000 Seater (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Stockton, Calif. — Frank Parker, who disposed of the Lyric a few weeks ago plans a new 2,000 seat theater here. WANTED Expert animation man for CARTOON picture enterprise; good opportunity for first class artist. Box C-2, Film Daily, 71 West 44th Street, New York. u