The Film Daily (1930)

THE DAILY Tuesday, February 4, 1930 Oppose Sunday Shows Iowa Falls, la. — Taking a stand opposed to that of other theater operators, managers of two theaters here oppose the showing of Sunday movies. Residents favor Sabbath-day showings. Install DeForest Equipment Among the theaters wired with DeF"orest equipment last week, according to General Talking Pictures Corp., were: Dunlap, Clarksville, Ark.; Plaza, Little Rock, Ark.; Capitol, Newport, Ark.; Valley, Edinburg, Tex.; Garden, Marshall, Mich.; Hamlin, Chicago, 111.; Colum.bia, Albemarle, N. C. ; Strand, New Bedford, Mass.; Criertian, Elreno, Okla.; Star. Ashton, Idaho; Kenton, Portland. Ore. Chagrin Falls House Sold Chagrin Falls, O. — John Schleifenheimer has sold the Falls here to J. B. Cagney and associates. Mr. and Mrs. Schleifenheimer sail shortly for an extended visit in Germany. Study Effect of Thrillers Columbus, O. — A study is being made by Dr. Edgar Dale, professor of psychology at Ohio State University, into the effect of Western pictures on the sleep of children. The reaction produced by war films also is being investigated. Equipment for Censors Richmond, Va. — The projection room of the State Building, used by Virginia censors has been equipped with DeForest Phonofilm and Phonodisc. R.C.R. Theaters Dissolved Akron, O. — Dissolution of the R. C. R. Theaters Co., which operates the Regent, Cameo, Peoples and Waldorf in this city, has been announced by M. M. Federhar, president, who is retiring from the exhibition field to enter another business. Publix Transfers Manager Fremont, Neb. — F. C. Crosson, manager of the Fremont, has been transferred by Publix to the Princess, Sioux Falls, la., Ray B. Thomas succeeding him. Sound for Boone, la. Boone, la. — John Anderson, manager of the Princess, has installed Western Electric equipment. New Job for Al Crooks West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY San Francisco — Al Crooks has been named manager of the West Portal by the Uptown Theaters Corp. Seattle House in New Hands Seattle — J. Casal has disposed of the Royal to John McGill, who plans to install new sound and other equipment. Film Boards of Trade Report Additional Theater Changes Schine Adds to Chain Sandusky, O. — Plaza has been sold by Arthur Himelein to Schine Enterprises, Inc. NEfV YORK STATE (Continued) Closings Bedford Hills — Community ; Central Valley — Firemans Hall ; Chestertown — Plaza ; Clifton Springs — Palace ; Dunkirk — Recent ; Harriman — Opera House; High Falls — Fall View; Howells — Rustic; Inlet — Gaiety; Katonah — Katonah ; Kingston — Auditorium ; Maybrook — Sweeneys Hall ; Mt. Vernon — Embassy, Playhouse; Newburgh . — Star, State ; Newfane — Arcade ; New Rochelle — North Ave. ; Ossining — Parthenon ; Pelham — ■Playhouse; Poughkeepsie — Best, Playhouse, Rialto; Rochester — Capitol; Saranac Lake — New ; Sloatsburg — Henry Club ; Woodbridge — Woodbridge ; Yonkers — Hamilton, Orpheum, Park, Riverdale. New Theaters Rosendale — Fireman's Hall, owner — Raymon Houst. NEW YORK CITY Changes in Ownership .\polIo, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S. Bijou, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Boerich Art. Cin., sold to Roerch Museum, Inc., Castle Hill, so'd to Jack Springer by Cocalis, Clinton, sold to T. Steinman by M. & S., Cosmo, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Delancey, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Florence, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Gem, sold to Lee Ochs, Harlem Fifth Ave., sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Harlem Grand, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Harlem King, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Harlem Opera House, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Heights, sold to Lee Ochs. Hollywood, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Interboro, sold to Jack Springer by Cocalis Jewel, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Majestic, sold to Lee Ochs, Marble Hill, sold to Jack Springer by Cocalis, Mt. Morris, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., New Law, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Orpheum, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Palace, so'd to J. Steinman by M. & S., Palestine, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S.. Regun, sold to J. Steinman by M. & S., Rosedale, sold to Jack Springer by Cocalis. Ruby, sold to j: Steinman by M. & S.. SeventySecond Street Playhouse, sold to Whitney & P.rodys, Stadium. Closings .Aime.x, Apollo. Bronx Plaza, Canal, Daytona, Endieott, Fugazy, Golden Rule (Rivington St.), Golden Rule (Third Ave.), Ke'ton, Lyric, M & S, Palace, Melrose, Monroe, Odeon. Rex, Royal, Tremont, Webster, West End. BRONX Changes in Ownership Crescent, sold to E. Frieberger by Joelson.Suchman. BROOKLYN Changes in Ownership Cumberland, sold to Michael Rudin by Fox Metropolitan Theaters, Empress, sold to Century Cir., Endieott, sold to Irving Renner by Langreen Realty, Gold, sold to S. B. Amusement Co. by Bklyn. Heights Theater Corp., Lakeland, sold to Brighton Amusement by Brighton Amusement, New United, sold to Rachmil & Katz by Zappa, Normandy, sold to A. Manheimer by S. S. Circuit, Sheridan, sold to Baxter Amusement Co. by D. Rosensweig, Tompkins, sold to Ruth E. Rosen by Lightson & Abrams. Closings .\mphiou, Art. Atlantic, Century, Court, De Kalb, Eagle, Elite, Elton, Emanuel, Etude, Fifth Ave., Fulton Auditorium, Gates, Gold, Hendrix. Huntington, Liberty, Loew's Bijou, Luxor, Montauk, No&trand, Park, Pearl Movies, Senate, Sheridan, Sommers, Tip Top, Victory. LONG ISLAND Changes in Ownership Sayville — Community, sold to Joseph B. Levy by Thompson, Sayville, sold to Albert Kost, Jr., by Kost & Siman. Closings Arverne — .\rverne; Astoria — Arcade, Franklin, Meridan; Bayside — Bayside; Bridgehampton — Community ; Cedarhurst — Playhouse; Central Park — Central Park; Corona — Colonial; E. Quogue — Atlantic Hall; Farmingdale — Dale; Floral Park — Lily; Flushing — Flushing ; Forest Hills — Metropolis ; Hicksville — Hicksville; Huntington — Park; Hyde Park— Hyde Park; Kew Gardens — Kew Gardens ; Richmond Hill — Garden, State ; Ronkonkoma — Fireman's Hall. STATEN ISLAND Closings South Beach — Strand ; West New Brighton — ""' "^ NORTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Aulander — Bertie, sold to H. P. Sewell by Charles E, Myers; Bailey — Royal, sold to N. D. Flowers by W. C. Finch ; Burlington — New Dixie, sold to F. H. Williamson by Nick Miras ; Charlotte — Pearl, sold to S. W. Craver by Fletcher Ingram ; Clinton—Gem, sold to J. L. Caudell by C. B. West; E. Rockingham — Pleasu, sold to J. R. Crowson by E. D. Baldwin ; Farmville —Trio, sold to J. L. Caudell by C. B. West ; Rocky Mt. — Cameo, sold to Arrington Bros. Inc. by C. H. Arrington, Lyric, so!d to Arrington Bros. Inc. by C. H. Arrington, Palace, sold to Arrington Bros. Inc by C. H. Arrington; iSt. Paul — Grand, sold to T. L. Caudell by C. F. Caudell; Tarboro — Opera House, sold to City of Tarboro by Clift Amusement Co. ; Wallace — Wanoca, sold to J. L. Caudell by C F. Caudell. Closings AsheviUe — B. T. Washington; Littleton— Lit tleton. NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Douglas— lOOF Hall; Drake— Opera House, sold to O. W. Fors by H. M. Rossebo ; Linton — Willows, sold to R. R. Hogue by S. J. Kaisler. Closings Geneseo — Opera House. Re-Openings Hanks — Unique. OHIO Changes in Ownership Akron — Gem, sold to N. Spayne by P. Ramicone. Park, sold to A. C. Stachler by Albert Ward; Cincinnati — Park Hall, sold to Mrs. M. B. Schwenker by Frankle Bros. ; Columbus — Capitol, sold to Knut Kitzman by Raffled & Mosely, Lincoln, sold to Mrs. M. Amorose by Mrs. J. Toro ; Dover — Ohio, sold to George Chrest by H. S. Brady; Granville — Opera House, sold to E. M. Futerer by George M. Kenberg; Lancaster — Hippodrome, sold to Russell Evans by H. Ahiam; Leesburg— Leesburg, sold to W. O. Kirk & Will Spruance by A. & E. Hedges; Lore City — Lore City, sold to William Roger by G W Cole; Lynchburg — Lvric, sold to Louise Sheible by W. T. Patterson; Middletown — Gordon, sold to G. Turlukis by William Gordon; New Philadelphia — Bijou, sold to F. R. Noland by J. W. M.-ithias: No. Baltimore — Virginia, sold to P. G. Miller by R. E. Bishop; Spencerville — Ohio, sold to Mrs. W. H. Miller by E. L. Willis: Youngstown — Paramount, sold to Publix Ohio Corp. by Federal Holding Co. Closings Caldwell — Lyric; E. Columbus — Star; Mendon — Town Hall ; S. Charleston — Garden ; Yellow Springs — Opera House. OKLAHOMA Changes in Ownership Byars — ^Empire, sold to Lon Runyon by J. Forehand ; Goodwell — Majestic, so'd to Posters in German Ji'est Coast Bui: THE FILM DAILY San Francisco — Something new was tried out at the Orpheum recently when "Broadway" was played for a number of days with dialogue wholly in German. Posters and advertisements in German were used. N. G. A. Tucker by Brooks & Tucker; Jenks — Jenks, sold to Mrs. A. Olansen by Taylor & Bartlow; Tulsa — Palace, sold to MidWest Theater Operating Co. by CauMe & Teeters. New Theaters Cordell — Ritz, owner — Cherokee Theater Co.. Tnc. : Cushing — Rialto, owner — Cushing Theater Enter. OREGON Changes in Ownership Arlington — -Arlington, sold to R. E. Louy by Fortma & Warren ; Hood River — Liberty, sold to Hood River Amusement Co. by McMinniville Amusement Co., Rialto, sold to Hood River Amusement Co. by McMinville Amusement Co. ; Portland — Clin I ton, sold to Frank Albergo by Victor de Puito. Sunnyside, sold to M. Nudelman bv H. Clement. New Theaters Jacksonville — Jacksonville, owner— Feninn Frank. Re-Openings Portland — Jeflferson. PENNSYLVANIA Changes in Ownership BentleyviUe— Majestic, sold to A. Klein by Mr. Gordon; Berlin — Rialto, sold to H E & W. C. Miller by F. E. McGary; Blair Station— Ritz, sold to Z. Shaheen by S. Thomas; Brackenridge— State, sold to William Pinkerton by D. Antonio; California — Capitol, sold to Tames Retter by T Saeli & T. Martin; Carmichaels— RosV sold to Pearson Minor by M. Ross ; Charleroi— Majestic, sold to George W. Moody by Joseph Prise; Chester— Washburn, sold to New 7th St. Theater Operating Corp by Ackers Amusement Co.; Conneautvil.e —New Midway, sold to R. Flynn & W Davis by J. A. King; Glen Rook— Glen, sold to F. S. & C. S. Sechrist bv S. E Hunt; Hanover— Strand, sold to Hanover Theaters Co. by M. W. Sheaffer ; Middleburg— Keystone, sold to Leon P Eicker by D. W. Goodling; Minersville— Opera House, sold to William & Anthony, Willin.sky & Lewen Pizor ; Monaca — Penn sold to Mrs. A. A. Maessner by Thomas Raiden; ^r^*^?"^T7'^'^'^' ^°'^ *° Louis Stein by M. J. Wygonik; Newmanstown— Auditorium, sold to Rex Weigley by Newmanstown Fire Co.; New Salem— Liberty, sold to Joseph McDade; Palmyra— Seltzer, sold to Nathan Appell Ent. by H. L. Seltzer; Parkesburg--Opera House, sold to Kathryn McFadden by A. H. Levine ; Philadelphia —Empress, sold to Standard AmusementCorp by YVolf & Berger, Eureka, sold to Edwin Sheppard & E. P. Delahunty by H. Rosinsky, Grant, sold to WarnerEquity Theaters Inc. by Eli Resnick, Ideal, i, \?j,r *"„ Standard Amusement Corp by ' Wolf & Berger. Ritz, sold to EsthCT :' Gendler by 1106-08 N. 40th St. Corp.;' Republic— Grand, sold to Frank L. Hall 1 by Charles Johns; Seminole-Seminole, sold ' to J. E. Zamboldi by C. Carrutti; SmethI port— Star, sold to G. H. Mencer by C. ' ; ■ ^""^'^l,' SummerviUe— Summerville, sold i, fo t. E. Brocius by B. Anthony; Williams1; port— Grand, sold to Robert Rook by Key-' stone Amusement Co. 1 Closings i AUentown— Capitol ; Apollo— Lyric ; Easton I —Berwick ; Emporium— Tlieatorium ; Germantown — Lyric ; Philadelphia — Wayner; " Six Mile Run— Old Home. Openings Erie— Grand ; Grindstone— Grindstone ; Lyndoro— Palace; Renovo^ — Strand. , SOUTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Anderson— -Central, sold to H C. Finch by J. D. Brock, Ritz. sold to H. C. Finch by J. D. Brock; Cheraw — Lyric, sold to Mrs. H. M. Craft by H. R. Berry; Chestei^ Dreamland, sold to City Theater, Inc by Eaves Theater Inc.; Iva— Iva, sold to H. C. Finch by J. A. Cook; Sumter— Carolina, sold to W. E. Fields bv Car. Ent. Inc., Garden, sold to Mrs. L. C. Sipe by Sou. Amusement Co. ; Wagener — Wagener, sold to Pope Gantt by J. C. Gunter. Closings SOUTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Lake Preston — Rex, sold to John Hojem by H. L. Horten; Selby — Opera House, sold to Walter Ress bv Patsv McNeely : Sioux Falls — Princess, sold to ' L. G. Gimble by McCarthy Bros. ; Summit — ^Strand. sold to Lyle Mariner by Olson & Testrup. Re-Openings Volga — Rex. Cheraw — Lyric ; Columbia — Majestic.