The Film Daily (1924)

DAILY Friday, October 10, 192: New Spool Lengthens Film Life E. Bruce Johnson, foreign manager of First National, who recently returned from a trip abroad, tells of a new invention he saw while on the other side. Films in foreign countries are short-lived, due mostly, to old spools. A new adjustable spool has been invented, according to Johnson, by C. E. Hogg, assistant sales manager of First National, Ltd., which can be used in any make of machine. This will aid the life of prints, worn out by old and misused spools, which are forced into the several makes of machines used on the other continent. Iowa Checks Billboard Display Des Moines — A state law prohibiting erection of billboards on public highways and in other locations which tend to make their existence a danger to public safety is now in effect. It aims to prevent location of signboards, on public or private property, which will obstruct the views of travelers on the highways, but does not interfere with stands located at safe distances from the roadways. Theater for Ironwood, Mich. {Special to THE FILM DAILY) Ironwood, Mich. — Plans have been completed by the Ironwood Amusement Co., for the erection of a 1,20(J seat theater and office building. The firm operates the Rex. a 900 seal house, and the Rialto, with a 600 seating capacity. Work on the structure is to start in the spring. Tender Dinner to R. B. F. Randolph A number of friends, many of them including officials at First National gave R. B. F. Randolph, an English banker a dinner in the Pall Mall Room of the Ritz last night. Randolph, former manager of the Guaranty Trust Co., in London will shortly join the Anglo-California Bank of San Francisco. Col. Vamer Back from Trip Lexington, N. C. — Col. Henry B. Varner, president of the North Carolina M. P. T. O., and head of the Lexington Theaters Co., Inc., has returned from a honeymoon trip to New York. Varner was recently married to Evelyn Pearce, of Alexandria, Va. Harry Ennis in Hospital Harry Ennis, publicity representative for Weiss Bros, is in the Seney Hospital, Biooklyn, where he underwent an operation for acute appendicitis Sunday. He is doing as well as one in his condition might be expected to. "Doc" Koch Quits F. B. O. Atlanta— U. T. "Doc" Koch, for il'; pr.st two years manager of F. B. O., has resigned to become special representative for the Automatic Player Piano Co. New "U" Manager for Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, la. — Nathan Furst has become manager of the Universal exchange, succeeding L. A. Ilummell. Supplying Westerns (Continued from I'uijc 1) Roosevelt series, and Buffalo Bill series purchased from Artclass Pictures. Earl W. Hammoiis stated yesterday he had heard nothing from Minneapolis relative to a division of the Educational product as outlined in the above dispatch. Responsible for Film in Transit Philadelphia — The local arbitration board has ruled that exhibitors are held responsible for all films in transit to the theater. This was decided in the case against 15 exhibitors, when $4,900 worth of film was destroyed on a delivery truck. The film was being delivered to the theaters. The exhibitors must pay twothirds of the amount, although, the local exhibitor organization pays halt that amount, and the exhibitors involved the other half. New Trade Commissioner at Toronto Toronto, Ont. — Word from England announces the appointment of G. F. Braddock as Trade Commissioner here. Braddock formerly was connected with the Dept. of Overseas Trade in London, and succeeds F. W. Field, who has been promoted to the post of Senior Trade Commissioner in Canada and Newfoundland. Braddock is now en route from England. C. H. Coburn's Wife 111 Atlanta — Mrs. C. H. Coburn, wife of the traveling auditor for Famous, is seriously ill at the Wesley Memorial Hospital, suffering from appendicitis. It is expected she will recover from the operation, however. Coburn will make Atlanta his head quarters for the next few months, until Mrs. Coburn has recuperated. To Discuss Facts of Industry Sydney S. Cohen will write a series of articles pertaining to "the real facts of the industry today, with especial reference to the exhibitors' place in the sun" for "The Exhibitors Herald." The first appears shortly. Flood Assigned His Next Hollywood — James Flood, whose last picture for the Warners was "The Tenth Woman," will next make "The Man Without A Conscience." Flood is at present assisting Olga Printzlau in the adapting. New Paramount Exploiteer in South Atlanta — E. E. Geyer has arrived here to take charge of Paramount exploitation in this territory. The Charlotte and Jacksonville offices will also have an exploitation representative, in the persona of a Mrs. Eschenfelder. Pierce Savini Leaves F. B. O. Atlanta — Pierce Savini, following eight years with F. B. O., has resigned to become associated with Progress Pictures. Nebraska Meets {Continued from Paije 1) dues changed to hllccn cents per c'ay. C. E. Williams was re-elected president; J. E. Kirk, secretary and George H. McCardle, treasurer. H. F. Kennedy, of BroKen iJow. was elected vice-president, and the entire executive committee of htteen returned to office, with the exception of four new names. Changes Hands Twice in Month Spencer, la. — For the second time within a month, the Solon and Frasei theaters have changed hands. This time, O. C. Johnson is the purchaser having bought them from H. E. Gilbert, who in turn acquired them from G. M. Solon, who sold out after being defeated in a fight against Sunday closing. Director's Name Not on Film Hollywood — It is understood that Sidney Franklin has requested thai his name be left off the next picture he will direct, "Learning to Love,'' with Constance Talmadge. The reason is unannounced. Buel Risinger Seriously 111 Atlanta — Buel Risinger, conductoi of the Howard orchestra, is seriously ill, caused by overwork. He will b* confined to the Piedmont Hotel foi at least six weeks. New First Run Opens Next Month Minneapolis — Definite progress is being made by workmen on the new Clinton-Meyers New Lyceum, and the opening date has been set for late in November. Atlanta Theater Sold Atlanta — The Star, formerly owned by Joe Burton, who sold it some time ago to N. G. Kolgikalis, has been sold again, the latter having sold out to Wm. T. Yobba. Goldberg Reopens Majestic Clarksville, Tenn. — Joe Goldberg, prominent Tennessee exhibitor, has reopened the Majestic with a vaudeville and first run picture polic}'. The house has been dark for some time, undergoing extensive repairs. Lee-Bradford Sales Deals closed by Lee-Bradford ccnlly, include the following: *'Hearts of .MasUa."' "Pas.sion's l*a*ln "Lights of London" and "The I.igl Comedies," to ('elel)rated Players, of M apolis. The "Red Head" coniedit> Celebrated Film Exliihitors, of Milw.nui "Hearts of Alaska," "Passion's Patlm and "Lights of London," to Progress ' tures, of San Francisco. "Hearts of .M:-"For Woman's Favor," "Passion's Pall, and "Slaves of Scandal," to Imperial tures, of Philadelphia. "Passion's I'atli to First Graphic K.xchange, of liiir "Lights of London," "Passion's I'athu "Slaves of Scandal" and "The Liglii Comedies.'' to Greiver Prod., of Clm "Passion's Pathway" and "Lights of don," to Secnrity Pictures, of C'levelaml Talk of Northwest Studio Minneapolis — "Greater .\nii ments" reports that Parkford-) Carthy Prod., a los .\ngeles pro ing compan\', is declared to be ining a studio at Rapid City, proposed plant will cost ,$60,000. i said. A series of western prm tions with the Black Hills as itcale is being planned, it is stated Decreases Directorate (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Springfield, 111. — The Irving 1 ater Co. has been granted pen sion by the Secretary of State to crease the number of directors t 5 to 3. i TOM BOLAND I One of the Biggest I Exhibitors in the 1 Southwest i Has Booked "Sight Unseen" HAROLD BELL WRIGHT1 Fine adventure romance J, of hidden gold "THE MINE WITH THE IRON DOOR" He is only one of many. . 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