The Film Daily (1924)

THE Sunday, January 6, 1924 ■cBtl DAILY Little Building Activity in Phila. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Philadelphia — According to figures compiled by William W. Gamble, statistician of the bureau of building inspection, "four places of amusement," were built in Philadelphia in 1923. Their total value is placed by him at $375,000. No further description is given. "Black Oxen" in Baltimore (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Baltimore — The Rivoli is celebrating its third anniversary this week. "Black Oxen," is the feature. The house is showing a special reel, "Flashes of 1923," prepared by the Baltimore American 'and showing news events that occurred here during the past year. Cleveland Theater Damaged (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — In a sweeping fire that destroyed a number of buildings at ■.St. Clair Ave. and E. 40th St., the Ideal theater was damaged. Bolislav Ungerman, the owner said the loss was about $2,600, unprotected by insurance. Petersburg, Va. House Sold (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Petersburg, Va — The Century has i been purchased by R. L. Thomas of j Charlotteville for $50,000. The theater which is at Sycamore and E. Bank Sts., one of the busiest corners in town, is assessed at $75,000. More Dabbling in Real Estate (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — The Christie Bros, intend dabbling more extensively in real estate than heretofore. A hotel on Hollywood Blvd. is being considered by the company which has i increased its capital to $1,000,000. "Hunchback" Grosses $75,000 (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — "The Hunchback" has ended its run at the Harris. The picture is said to have grossed $75,000 for 98 performances. This is claimed i to be a record, since the house seats less than 1,000. "On Time" Finished (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — Henry Lehrman, has completed work on "On Time," the second of the Richard Talmadge pictures for Truart. Young Becomes. M. P. Editor Irving Young assumes charge of the motion picture department of "Theater Magazine" with the February issue. Short Subjects "Tire Trouble"— Our Gang— Pathe Excellent Amusement Type of production. . . .2 reel comedy Hal Roach's ingenuity never fails him when it comes to thinking up new stunts for his gang of rascals to romp through. This time it is a real automobile of their own construction. The trick appliances, self starters, etc. are marvelous in themselves, but when you see them in action they are bound to bring forth plenty of laughs. In addition to this intriguing feature, there is a revel at an amusement park where the kids, from freckled-faced Mickey down to little Farina, chute the chutes to their hearts' content. If you haven't been booking these most excellent comedies, don't fail to get them for 1924. "The Caddy"— Century— Universal Well Constructed; Entertaining Type of production ... .2 reel comedy This is one of the most entertaining and well constructed Buddy Messinger comedies in quite a while. There is an absence of the usual slapstick "messy" sort of comedy that is to be commended. Two little girls help the picture considerably, also. Buddy is seen as a mistreated member of an orphanage. The first reel deals with his efforts to escape from the clutches of two "keepers." The action is swift and enjoyable. The second reel is devoted to his actions on a golf course where he is caddy for a player in the championship game. Should please any audience. XetJ5otjHan $ut timber "The Big Idea"— Hal Roach— Pathe An Average Comedy Type of production. ... 1 reel comedy Snub Pollard is seen as the inventor of a street cleaner in "The Big Idea," which will probably be received favorably where Pollard is well liked, although there isn't very much that is different or highly comic in it. However, where a one reel comedy of the knockabout variety is desired it will more than likely fit the bill. Pollard, after much trouble, gets an opportunity to demonstrate his street cleaner before the town officials, but the invention blows the dust in their faces instead of cleaning the street. Three Leads In Cast (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hollywood — James Kirkwood, Cleo Madison and Grace Darmond are three of the principals already cast for "Discontented Husbands," a Columbia feature for C. B. C. Fire Damages Peerless, Chicago (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — Fire-recently caused $10,000 damage to the Peerless on Grand Blvd. "The Call of the Game"— Sportlight —Pathe Diversified Action Type of production ....1 reel sport review. The make up of this Grantland Rice sport reel is a bit different from the usual, inasmuch as it contrasts short bits of different sports, leaving the spectator to decide which he most prefers — the sports where thousands cheer, the silence of trout fishing or mountain goat hunting. The backgrounds in this latter bit are extremely beautiful. For the action lover there are shots of an Army football game, the Yankee stadium during a worlds' series game and a horse race at Belmont park. Augusta Prices 40 Cents; Others (S-pecial to THE FILM DAILY) Augusta, Ga. — The Herald, after conducting a survey of admission prices in Southern states draws the conclusion that prices in Augusta, while recently raised, still are not at the level of similar first run houses in the South. The Modjeska's top at night has been raised from 30 to 40 cents and the matinees to 30 cents. The matinee at the Rialto has been reduced to 20 cents for adults. House for Columbus Suburbs (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Columbus, O— Henry C. Moon, owner of the Hilltop, will build a new theater to cost $35,000, and to be located on Broad St., between Eureka and Park. It will seat 650. The Victor, 253 E. Livingston Ave., has been sold by D. B. Ulrey and Fred Postle to the Photoplay Amusement Co., Cincinnati, operators of the Majestic for $100,000. Competition Arises In Albany (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Albany — Local exhibitors are wondering what will happen now that Harmanus-Bleecker Hall will show pictures the first three days of the week and burlesque the other four days. The theater has been running a straight burlesque program. A 20 cent admission will be charged. McCurdy A Vice-President (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Chicago — J. L. McCurdy, manager of the Randolph, has been elected a vice-president of the Randolph Theater Corp. that has been formed to take over the management of the theater. E. H. Goldstein, treasurer of Universal, is president of the new company; P. D. Cochrane, secretary of Universal, is secretary-treasurer, with J. H. Harris, controller, the latter's assistant. 1st Nat'l Release Weekly Fourteen productions, will comprise the First National program for the first quarter of 1924. One picture a week will be issued until the end of March. January releases include "Boy of Mine," "Black Oxen," "The Song of Love," "The Eternal City," and "Painted People,". February releases will be "When a Man's a Man," "Torment," "The Love Master," and "Secrets." March will see "The Galloping Fish," "Flowing Gold," "The Enchanted Cottage," "Lillies of the Field" and "Sundown." Sterling Chain Includes Two (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Windsor, Ont. — Max Allen of Sterling Theaters, Ltd. has taken over the Allen formerly controlled by Allen Bros, of Toronto. The company also operates the Walkerville at Walkerville, which adjoins Windsor. doesn't Grow onlrees/ Imt * What about I