The Film Daily (1924)

THE ■e&mk DAILY Monday, September 29, 1924 Incorporations Albany — Reopticon Corp., New York. 500 shares preferred stock, $100 each, and 2,500 s.hares common, no par value. Incorporators, C. C. Melenfy. C. Hall and J. M. Stratton. Attorneys, Hun, Parker and Reilly, Albany. Albany— Cameraplay Corp. of America, New York. 2,500 shares Class A and 2,500 shares Class B. common stock, no par value. Incorporators, W. V. Kress, F. J. Hershfield and H. Drusbach. Attorney, M. D. Kopple, New York. Albany — Studio Theater, New York. 1,000 shares preferred stock, $10 each, and 20 shares common, no par value. Incorporators, M. Shapiro, A. Mazur and L. Lamble. Attorney, W. W. Gross, New York. Albany — National Claremont Corp., New York. 500 shares common stock no par value. Incorporators, Walter E. Greene, J. Frankenberg and L. J. Rosett. Attorneys, Rosett & Deutsch, New York. Albany — Benne Theatrical Costume Co., Brooklyn. Capital $5,000 . Incorporators, J. H. St. Germain, H. Eltinger and C. M. St. Germain. Attorney, H. H. Seaton, Brooklyn. Albany — Elliot Theater Leasing Co., New York. 200 shares common stock, no par value. Incorporators, M. L. Deitch, S. Mann and L. Probst. Attorney, W. Klein, New York. Albany — Freedom Film Corp., Rochester. Capital $10,000. Incorporators, L. D. Wolfe, H. Howard and J. J. Farren. Attorney, J. J. Mclnerney, Rochester. Albany — Johnson Operating Corp., Brooklyn. Capital $10,000. Incorporators, W. G. Twyford, J. J. McCann and F. G. Colgan. Attorney, T. F. Twyford, New York. Albany — Floral Park Amusement Corp., Queens. Capital $10,000. Incorporators, I. Cook, J. Chalat and E. Mutterperl. Attorney, A. H. Simon, New York. Albany — Glenwood Photoplays, New York. Capital $6,000. Incorporators, R. Biakoff and M. Biakoff. Attorneys, Silberman & Steinfeld, Brooklyn. Albany — Theater Art Prod., New York. Capital $20,000. Incorporators, M. Gerst and A. Thompson. Attorney, H. G. Kosch, New York. Dover, Del.— G. A. T. Theater Co. Capital $2,000. Incorporators, M. M. Lacey, M. B. Reese and L. S. Dorsey. Tacoma, Wash. — Great Northern Film Co., Inc., Seattle. Tampa, Fla.— Film City Enterprise Co. Capital $5,000,000. Detroit, Mich. — American Booking Corp. Found Conditions Favorable Ed. M. Hopcraft, sales manager for Cranfield & Clarke, returned from a sales trip and tound conditions in the Mid-West favorable, contrary to the findings of "a Chicago salesman,'' who voiced his pessimistic opinion in these columns some weeks ago. He says: "Chicago and surrounding territory are on a better and more sound basis than ever before. 1 have been told by both excliangenien and exliibitors that they had no sunnner this year to talk about. 1 saw the building of many new tlieaters, which sure bides well for the future of him conditions in this territory. These new houses will open up the market for more pictures and create a larger field tor the independents to sell their wares. This is only one oi the many encouraging signs of progress in my many cheering observations.'' Two Theaters Burn (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Scottsbluf?, Neb. — Three buildings were destroyed in a fire that originated in the rear of the Strand, at Miniature. Independence, K^n. — Firemen fought four hours to subdue a stubborn blaze that started in the Jefferson, Coffeyville. The fire was discovered during a matinee and a near panic resulted when the alarm was given. English Films in Winnipeg (Sfccial '0 THE FILM DAILY) Winnipeg, Man. — Last week three of the leading houses played Englishmade films. "Come On Loving Cup," at the Province; "Harbor Lights," at the Garrick, and "A Couple of Down and Outs," at the Osborne. Zimmerman Joins. Prod. Dist. Corp. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Buffalo, N. Y. — Sam Galanty has been succeeded as manager of the F. B. O. exchange, by Fred Zimmerman, formerly with Selznick and F. B. O. Galanty has been made special representative in the East. Janssen To Manage Lebedoff Houses Minneapolis — S. G. Lebedoff has named Anton Janssen manager of his Liberty, at Dupont and Sixth Sts., and also the Homewood, now under construction at Newton and Plymouth Aves Fred Davies Arrives in Atlanta Atlanta — Fred Davies is here to assume the management of the F. B. O. exchange, made vacant by the resignation of "Doc" Koch. Davies hails from Albany. New Film Classics Manager in Pitts. (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Pittsburgh— Austin Interrante is the new Film Classics manager, succeeding R. S. Moran, resigned. First National Moves (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Philadelphia — The First National exchange is now located in new quarters at 1225-27-29 Vine St. Everett Exhib. Candidate For Senator (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Everett, Wash. — Joe St. Peter, owner of the Rose theater, is a candidate for State senator. Buys 10 from Arrow (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Seattle — Greater Features, Inc. has purchased the • following 10 productions from Arrow: "Innocence," "Marriage Market," "Forgive and Forget," "Discontented Husbands," "Yesterday's Wife," "Pal O' Mme," "Traffic in Hearts,' "Her Accidental Husband," "Why Women Re-Marry," and "Barefoot Boy." The Greater Feature line-up for 1924-25 includes: 44 features, 52 two reel comedies, 104 one reel subjects and two serials: "Santa Fe Trail" and "Days of '49." "Greater Movie Season" Incorporated (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles — The "Greater Movie Season" in Los Angeles was so successful, that it will be observed annually. Officers oi the new group lormed to handle it include: Joseph AI. Schenck, president; Herman Webber, vice president; Fred Beetson, secretary; Louis B. Mayer, treasurer, and Harry C. Arthur, Jr., general manager. Arrangenients are already under way for a spectacular demonstration next year. Films to Help Charity Drive (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Los Angeles— The M. P. P. D. A. has named Charles W. Christie head of the committee to aid the various charitable and welfare agencies in a drive for funds. Christie has arranged to turn out a short reel news reel to aid the chest. Roma Changes Hands; Opens Oct. 1 (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Hamilton, O. — The Roma theater will open Oct. 1, under ownership of DeNoble, and sons of Adena, who have purchaced the controlling interest in the Star Amusement Co., which owns the house. Lowell Cash Joins Progress (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Cleveland — Lowell Cash, formerly exploitation man in New York, is now with Progress pictures and is putting over a special anniversary celebration, commemorating the company's second year. "^unsky Takes Over Gratiot Theater Detroit — The KunsKy interests have taken over the Gratiot theater, and appointed George Johnson manager. The Gratiot has been in the hands of a receiver for several years. Bromberg Moves Home Office Atlanta — Arthur Bromberg has moved the Progress home office to larger quarters at 106 Walton St., where Metro formerly was housed. Rosen Retained by Warners Hollywood — Phil Rosen, having completed "This Woman" for the Warners, has ben le-engaged to direct "The Bridge of Sighs." Royal Pictures Will Have 52 (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Philadelphia — Royal Pictures, Inc., vill have 52 features for the new season, released one a week. New Theaters Plattsburg, N. Y. — Owing to delay in the shipment of steel, the theater which William Benton is building here will not be completed before late November or early December. Inglewood, Cal. — The new Granada has opened. It seats 2,000 apd cost $150,000. The house was built by Andrew Bennett, who has leased it to W. Van Derlipp for ten years. Keokuk, la. — Baker & Dodge plan to open their nev^f Grand on Thanksgiving Day. The house will seat 1,200. Dayton, O. — The Valley, formerly owned ynd managed by D. Fornshell, has l)een taken over by J. C. Keller. Putsdam, N. Y.— The Rialto, recently erected, is expected to open the latter part of this month. Cincinnati — William Gerbes has completely renovated the Marvel for i the fall opening. i> Everett, Wash. — Pilz and Swanson's new $250,000 Everett theater has been opened. ■ Will the next war wipe out mankind? ^ Death Ray Famous "has its COVERED WAGON First National has its SEA HAWK Fox has ite IRON HORSE but SELZNICK hai the only picture on a lubjecl the entire country hat gone wild over "OIL" (On the front page of every newtpaper) GET The Worid Struggle for Oil QUICK