The Film Daily (1921)

* Tusday, June 28, 1921 Against Tariff Ifihj.ukee Exhibitors Fear Monopoly Resulting in Increased Theater Admissions J (Special to W 1 D'S DAILY) \\ vaukee, Wis. — Action lias been I by Milwaukee and Wisconsin i managers against the bill now Congress which provides for i on film stock. Many telehave been sent to Congressirotesting the passage of the re. I bill has been recommended by jays and Means Committee to nate Finance Committee, and if will place in the hands of one :ompany in this country an abut monopoly of this raw "material ould ultimately raise the price ; stock films to such an extent lis additional cost of film un dly would be borne by exhibI At least, that is the attitude F. Bauman, secretary of the isin Exhibitors' Association, icjrepresents 500 theaters in the :ly|g districts of Milwaukee, and Wconsin, believes that not only a! managers protest the bill, but it is a matter of sufficient in esjfor the theater-going public to * Saxe, president of the Saxe I'ment Co., Leo. A. Landau of hambra, Harry Hart of the ij and E. C. Bostick of Saxe's |ny have all voiced opinions k passage of the tariff as drawn i|jld ultimately mean increased ions. II The shock of Bessie Beasley's disclosure had been too much for old Al Auchmcloss-a gasp-and then Harvey Riggs and Helen rush to his side, ™ ",?*'" ^ ,to catch him Pathos, humor, drama, action and suspense are all combined in Benj. B. Hampton's colorful production, "The Man of the Forest, made from Zane Grey's novel. A Hodkinson release.-Advt Plas Survey of Cincinnati Films ; Special to WID'S DAILY) nnati — The Russell Sage 'ion has requested Cincinnati deition of Churches to make a e of the picture conditions in •i.iati. Sold to Sam Grand Special to WID'S DAILY) H|>n — Sam Grand of the Federil lilm Exchange of New EngI ill distribute "The Black Panppub" in New England. Signs for Series Special to WID'S DAILY) ' ^Angeles— Rubye de Remer has 9 gned for a series of pictures i'-^oduced by Frothingham Prod., ^ociated Producers' release. akes Over Two Houses Special to WID'S DAILY) uville, Pa.— J. E. Brown, of 1 umbia, is the head of a new otion which will operate pic ?aters. hjirst acquisitions of the Brown !e*f Corp., as it is known, are * Opera House at Kittanning. y John Wick, and Lou Hep g Orpheum at Clarion. Both I houses will be under control Bew management on July 1st. I are being prepared for the | of a new house at Clarion; m installation of a balcony at •-umbia. Butterfield Remodelnig (Special to WID'S DAILY) Battle Creek, Mich.— The Butterfield interests are now concentrating their efforts on remodelling and improving the theaters during the Summer season, and many improvements will be made in their several theaters. They control 25 in pictures, vaudeville, dramatic stock and road attractions, and have a compact circuit of 10 towns. The Bijou in Lansing will be remodelled and will open the latter part of August as the Regent. First National pictures will form the nucleus of the program. The Orpheum, in Jackson, is to be remodelled and re-decorated, and opened Sept. 1st. The Bijou, in Battle Creek, will also be remodelled and overhauled, and is expected to open on Sept. 1st. The Majestic and Family, at Port Huron, recently acquired, will be equipped. Columbus Co. In Receiver's Hands (Special to WID'S DAILY) Columbus, O.— The James Co., which operates the new $1,000,000 house here has been placed in the hands of a receiver, in. order, it is stated, to conserve assets. Returning (Special to WID'S DAILY) Philadelphia— C. G. Powell and Pete Glenn, two veteran film men who recently turned over the releases of the Keystone Distributing Co. to Harry Smith of the Consolidated Exchange, will very shortly make an announcement regarding their new affiliations. Crane Back in Detroit (Special to WID'S DAILY) Detroit — Edward Crane is back in town, this time as local manager for Associated Exhibitors, Inc. He was formerly with Associated Producers, Inc. Charge Sunday Violations (Special to WID'S DAILY) Springfield, O. — Six affidavits, charging violation of the Sunday closing law have been filed in police courts here. The Clark County Ministerial Association intends pushing the fight to have the theaters closed on the Sabbath. Buys Another (Special to WID'S DAILY) Baltimore — The Maryland Theaters Corp. has purchased the Echo theater, 214 East Fort Ave., from B. Rosenbauer. The same company recently purchased the Plaza. Spokane Firm Buys New One (Special to WID'S DAILY) Spokane, Wash.— The new Liberty, now building in Dayton, has been purchased by J. W. Allen, Inc., who own several theaters in and around Spokane. Negri in "La Tosca" To Be One of Her Last Productions for U. F. A.— Some Comment Here (Special to WID'S DAM.)) Berlin One of Pola Negri's last productions under her contract with the U. F. A. will be "La Tos< [he picture is to be made in an laborate manner. film met! who were advised of the proposed Negri film yesterday recall d her work in "Passion" and "Gypsy Blood and were of the opinion that >fegn would make "some" pictun Rumor Denied (Special to WID'S DAILY) New Orleans— The Louisiana Panages theater has closed its doors for he Summer. The rumor that the house was to be closed permanently was definitely denied by Arthur I!. Leopold, the manager. Holmes With Orient Pictures Los Angeles— E. S. Holmes has been appointed business manager of the Orient Pictures Corp., a company recently organized by A. H. Woollacott and a number of Los Angeles business men for the purpose of distributing pictures in the Orient. Holmes states that the company has completed arrangements whereby they will distribute films under the same distribution methods that exist in the United States. Exchanges are being opened at the present time which will be in charge of experienced American and foreign representatives. Oil City Houses Closed (Special to WID'S DAILY) Oil City, Pa.— The picture houses here have all closed their doors for an indefinite period. Oil City has a population of about 22,000. who were served by six houses. The reasons given for this drastic change were the excessive costs of film service, warm weather attendance, and the refusal of employees to accept a wage reduction. Several other towns in Western Pennsylvania, it is said, are considering similar action. Out of Autos; Into Films (Special to WID'S DAILY) Clinton, 111.— W. F. Corrington & Son have decided to sell their garage business and convert their building into a theater. The house will seat 1,000 and is expected to open next December. Plan Price Production (Special to WID'S DAILY) Pittsburgh, Pa. — Following the example set by the Olympic Amusement Co., who have reduced their price of admission from 55 cents to 33 cents, other houses in this city are considering a similar action. Tom Mix, Fox star, is in town to attend the fight. New House for Fayetteville, N. C. (Special to WID'S DAILY) Fayetteville, N. C— A theater will be erected by Dr. A. McKethan. Stiles Dixon, of this city, has been selected as the architect and construction will begin shortly. Hamilton, Ont, Managers Organize (Special to WID'S DAILY) Hamilton, Ont. — A meeting was recently held of the managers of local theater managers to organize into a district association. The following officers were elected: President, Frederic Guest, Queen's theater; vicepresident, Hal Morgan, Temple theater; secretary-treasurer, Leon E. Osier, Savoy theater. Montreal Managers Form Association (Special to WID'S DAILY) Montreal — House maangers have formed an organization to be known as the Montreal Theatrical Managers' Protective Association. Howard Conover, manager of the Imperial, has been elected president.