The Film Daily (1921)

ay, April 19, 1921 ter New Coins ampaign for a two-cent coin, .ted originally by the National ion three years ago, has :en launched. The Washingeau of the association reports : of the first measures introt the special session of Conas a bill by Senator George ean of Connecticut, authorizcoinage of a Roosevelt two:e. The bill is similar to the passed the Senate during the iion, but which died in the issociation also wants a 15n because 15 cents is rapidly g the standard price for picw admissions. One More ipecial to WID'S DAILY) i, Minn. — The Duluth Theaa Ruben and Finkelstein subhas bought the Louis Hotel erect on the site of the strucaudeville and picture house. [ampton Wires Miller min B. Hampton has sent a Governor Miller urging the r to act on William A. Bra;gestion that the industry be year's trial to prove its abil:anse itself of undesirable ele To Build Second r, Kans. — It has been anthat a new $15,000 theater tuilt here, by Mrs. Robertson, E the Gem here. In the Courts A jury before Supreme Court Justice Giegerich gave a verdict for $2,306 against Reelcraft Pictures in a suit by the Roubert Pictures to recover a sum due for three Matty Roubert films, "Ole Swimmin' Hole," "Bold Bad Pirate" and "Summer Days." The defendant counterclaimed for $10,000 for breach of contract. In a suit by Munziato Paolucci against the Globe Theater Corp. a default judgment for $1,898 has been filed in the City Court. The plaintiff sued on the ground that he was hired last year for five years as European manager at $100 a week and the sum sued for was not paid. Ennis to Make Trip for Lubin Bert Ennis, who recently withdrew from S. & E. Enterprises, has been commissioned by Bert Lubin to make a trip throughout this country and Canada in the interests of "Honeymoon Ranch" and "West of the Rio Grande." Roubert Film Through R. & R. The Matty Roubert Prod, state they have negotiated a deal whereby the R. R. Sales Corp. of 117 W. 46th St. will handle the unsold territory on "Heritage," starring Matty Roubert. R. R. Sales is a new company whose first release was 26 two reel Betzwood comedies starring Mabel Normand, Charles Murray and others. At Kodak Park where most of the motion picture film for the world is manufactured, quality production and quantity production go hand in hand. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER, N. Y. DAILY First National Business Reports Exhibitors Tell of Splendid Business and Pleased Audiences MAN— WOMAN— MARRIAGE Played to capacity despite the fact that the same picture was showing at a nearby theatre. Audiences were visibly pleased.— W. F. Mason, Grand Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. THE KID Played to capacity houses. The picture was unusually satisfactory to our patrons.— Mgr. Ferguson, Plaza Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. CURTAIN The audiences were delighted with this picture and Katherine MacDonald. The attendance was unusually large. — Walter M. Powers, Colonial Theatre, Albany, N. Y, TWIN BEDS Patrons were delighted. ' Good crowds. — Joe Garbrach, Ames Theatre, Ames, la. PEACEFUL VALLEY A mighty good drawing card. Charles Ray is always a good attraction. The audiences liked this one. — Walter Powers, Colonial Theatre, Albany, N. Y. HABIT Good box office record. It made a decided appeal to patrons. — Elmer Ramsey, Central Theatre, Fairbury, 111. DON'T EVER MARRY Had strong appeal. Audieace caught the spirit.— W. H. Ostenberg, Jr., Orpheum Theatre, Scottsbluff; Neb. PASSION Splendid. Attendance kept growing all week.Strand Theatre, Omaha, Neb. -Harry Watts, IN THE HEART OF A FOOL A highly satisfactory picture. — R. W. Lawrence, Grand Theatre, Tiffin, Ohio. First National Attractions That's another reason why Iherell be a Franchise everywhere j