The Film Daily (1929)

« THE .""uesday, September 17, 1929 DAILY 11 Exhibitors Daily Reminder Constant improvements are being made in equipment. Keep your theater up-to-date by investigating every new development. Tuesday, September 17, 1929 Probing Theater Fire Des Moines, la. — Recent fire in the U and I theater operated here by Nicholas Disalvo is being investigated by city and state fire officials. Film Boards of Trade Report Additional Theater Changes Enlarged Screen for Ottawa Ottawa — A full-stage screen which will allow the presentation of enlarged pictures is being installed at the Avalon, according to P. J. Nolan, owner. GEORGIA Changes in Ownership Clayton— Rabun, sold to C. W. Smith by S. H. Lyle; Conyers — American, sold to W. E. Atkinson by C. H. Randall ; Donalsonville — Olive, sold to George Theaters, Inc. by W. E. Dunn; Nashville — Majestic, sold to James Echols by J, YV. Giddens ; Ocilla — Dreamland, sold to J. Wilbur Hall by 1). W. McCowan ; Sandersville — Pastime, sold to H. H. Newman by \V. H. Odom; Wrightsville — Wrigfatsville, sold to Mrs. Ethel Layton by B. D. Lodge. Closings Augusta — -Dreamland ; Cedartown — Grand. IDAHO Changes in Ownership Elk River— Rex. sold to H. L. Wright by J. Rowe and R. Berry; Idaho Falls — American, sold to DeMordaunt & Drennen. Closings Bellevue — Park ; Filer — Gem ; Hazelton — Star; Kimberly — Star: Richfield — American. Re-openings Sugar — Ricks, manager Lorin Ricks. ILLINOIS Changes in Ownership Chicago — Glen, sold to Ludwig The. Co. by R. L. Davis : Rosette, sold to M. Cooper by Rosette The. Co.; 20th Century, sold to Ludwig The. Co. by M. Wells; Vitagraph, sold to Clarifone Labs, by Samuel Ludwig; East St. Louis — Washington, sold to Chas. Byrne by V. P. Markuly : Toulon— Empire, sold to Amer. Legion by M. J. Lee; Yorkville — Rialto, sold to L. Monkamier by E. Muncy. Closings Alsey — -Alsey ; Avon — Avonia ; Bloomington —Granada; Chicago — Ashland ; Bishop; Bridgeport; Claybourne ; Madlin; Ogden; Panorama; Vista ; Chicago Heights -Libertj ; Cowden — Liberty; Dalton City — I. O. O. F. ; Des Plaines — Echo ; Forest City — Opera House; Franklin — Princess; Hanover— Dreamland Latham — Lyric; Lincoln— -Lyric ; New Berlin — Lincoln ; Oak Lawn — Oak Lawn; Oglesby — Colonial; Percy — -Princess; Piper City — Opera House; Rockford — Strand ; Witt — DeLuxe. INDIANA Changes in Ownership Ashley — Community, sold to Ralph C. Lyon by (New Theater); Berne — Princess, sold to H. J. Stickler by J. W. Emery ; Decker — Decker, sold to R. L. Sanders by Sanders & Jacques; Delphi — Arc, sold to A. J. Mercer & S. C. Gish by E. W. Stone; Evansvilie — New Grand, sold to Evansville Operating Co. by RadioKeith Orpheum; Fairmount — Royal, sold to. H. B. Miller & L. D. Childs by L. B. Johnson; Frankfort — Rialto, sold to R. Sipe & M. Moore by S. A. Billingsley; Gary — Ritz, sold to E. A. Barger ; Indianapolis — Senate, sold to Mrs. M. Pryor by Louis Hill; Mooresville — Idle Hour, sold to E. V. Million by A. McCarty ; Sellersburg — Majestic, sold to H. L. DeLozier by Charles H. Curtis; Waterloo — Lyric, sold to John Micu, Jr.. by Smith & Beard ; W. Terre Haute — Palace, sold to Bennett & Hodgers by Clay Burnett. Closings Fort Wayne — Wells; Indianapolis — Howard and Arcade ; Laurel ; Kokomo — Grand ; Lawrenceburg — Gem ; New Carlisle — Cosmo ; Newcastle — Ideal: North Manchester — Gem; Nortonville — Kozy ; Oakland City — Storm Roachdale — Roachdale Hall. New Theaters Ashley — Community. Short Shots from New York Studios Ry ARTHUR W. EDPK_. GOLDEN Stars Film Producing Co., Inc., 126 West 46th St. will make a series of Italian-American talkers at the Famous Sound Studio Corp. plant, formerly the old Edison studio. Production starts as soon as sound proofing the studio has been completed. Larry Kent, in charge of short subject production at Paramount's Astoria studio, survived something of a surprise the other day when a kangaroo, accompanied by his owner, dropped into his office in quest of pitcher work. P. S. They didn't get the job. Max Hayes, one of Times Square's most energetic bookers, is patronizing transportation services between his office and Paramount's Long Island studio to look after his people who are working at the plant. They include Jay C. Flippen, who has convulsed 'em in many a hit on Incandescent Lane. Emily Newman, who has been secretary to W. A. Rothschild at Paramount until he resigned, is now script-clerking for the short subject department. She made her debut with the Smith & Dale comedy sketch. A GREATER BOOK Covering A GREATER INDUSTRY The 1930 FILM YEAR BOOK Now in Preparation Wherever pictures are made, wherever pictures are played, you'll find a Year Book.