The Film Daily (1930)

Sunday, December 28, 1930 THE mm DAILY N-E-W-S 0-F T-H-E D-A-Y Ida Grove, la. — Harry Day lias acquired the King from R. M. Bernau, who bought the house five years ago From Charles Schmidt. Western IClectric equipment has been installed. Tewamah, Neb. — Mrs. Ella Marie W'eekes and Mrs. Jennie Wickman have purchased the Lyric from Harry Day of Ida Grove, la. Lynn, Mass. — The Publix Olympia is now operating on a four-day -chedule, playing from Thursday to Sunday, with vaudeville and pictures. Vergennes, Vt. — The City, for 13 \ cars owned and conducted by Mrs. Esteel Ingham, has been sold to George R. Roberts. Western Electric has been installed. Housatonic, Mass. — The Central, wned by Monument Mills, will close an. 1, leaving this town without a theater for the first time in 20 years. William H. Hefferman has been operating the house as a silent. Ludlow, Vt. — William E. Lamere, II. N. Lamere and Alida S. Lamere of this town, have formed the Wood-luck Amusement Co., Inc., to operite a moving picture theater and miniature golf course in Woodstock and other towns. Amherst, Mass. — The Town Hall has been closed as a picture house in agreement with Paramount-Publix. The Amherst was chosen to remain ooen. St. Louis — Oscar Lehr, manager of the New Shenandoah, was held up a few days ago and robbed of $478. The holdup took place in the rear of his brother's home. Granite City, 111. — Louis Landau, Jr., former proprietor of the leading jicture house here, has filed a volun TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY IN J. Warren Kerrigan forms own producing unit. * * * "Passion" nets $100,000 in two weeks at the Capitol, New York. * * * Joseph Conrad, English author, to write original stories for Paramount. * * * American Film Co. of Chicago to state right films made by Chicago Tribune in Ireland. arv petition in bankruptcy in the US. District Court, St. Louis. He lists .abilities of $50,044, of which $31,152 .s secured. Milwaukee — Don Santo, cousin o! Rudolph Valentino, is the new master of ceremonies of Fox's Wisconsin. Milwaukee — A combination burlesque and picture policy has opened at the Gayety. Sound pictures will be offered only on Saturdays. Sundays and holidays, in addition to burlesque. Milwaukee — The Murray, neighborhood house, has been taken over from Frank Galaska by the Silvei Theaters, headed by Manning Silverman, operator of the Columbia. Spring Green, Wis. — The Wisconsin has been acquired by C. E. Mathews from R. K. Lange. Cudahy, Wis. — Circuit Theaters have taken over the Majestic from J. J. Disch. Menasha, Wis. — The Brin has been taken over by the Bird Theater Corp. Kansas City — Barney Dubinsky, of the Dubinsky Brothers, theater and repertoire show operators, will become a benedict about the latter part of January. His bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oppenheim of Chicago. Dallas — Don C. Douglas has received official notice of his continuation for the coming year as secretary of the Dallas Film Board of Trade. Goldthwaithe, Tex. — Homer DeWolfe, son of Mrs. Gene Griffin De Wolfe,, theater operator, has been re-elected to the Texas legislature from the H)th district. Paris, Tex. — Musselman Amusement Co., operating the new Lamar here, has been granted a state charter, with a capitalization of $25,000. C. J. Musselman, C. P. Johnson and Henry Mayer are named as the incor] 'orators. It is expected that the Musselman interests will branch out into other towns. Palestine, Tex. — Plans arc under way for the rebuilding of the Texas. Robb & Rowley theater, which was badly damaged by fire recently. Work of clearing the site is to get under way shortly. Edwards, N. Y. — Mcldrim B have reopened the Opera Hon t with talkers. I hi i ed for about a year. IP yet NEED A. JCD-IE YCW HAVE A JCC OPEN-ADVECTI/C IT I I I I IN III I II U I vin Many splendid, efficient men and women are out of employment in the motion picture industry. With conditions picking up many jobs should soon be open. To help along a worthy cause FILM DAILY will print WITHOUT COST your aduertisement in classified form under "Help Wanted' or "Situation Wanted." Each advertisement limited to 25 words. Simply address your letter to Advt. Mgr., Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, New York City. SITUATIONS WANTED LAB. TECHNICIAN, can do any kind of film or lab. work. Willing to do anything pertaining to film. Box 567, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. YOUNG MAN, wide experience in motion picture and theatrical publicity and exploitation, theatre management and newspaper work. Wants either full or part time publicity position. College graduate, ambitious. Requests interview. Box 540, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. BRANCH MANAGER or Sales representative thoroughly familiar with Washington territory desires position where past records plus perseverance are necessary requisites. Now living in Baltimore. Age 42. Box 510, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway. N. Y. C. YOUNG MAN, 18, having two years experience in film industry desires position as errand or office boy; conscientious, refined: knowledge typing. Salary immaterial: Excellent references. Box 542, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. N. Y. YOUNG MAN— 21, seeks connections in motion picture or publicity field. Newspaper, sales promotion and advertising experience. Excellent references. Box 543, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. CONTINUITY, gag and sketch writing. Skits and black-outs written on short notice. Comedy a specialty. Box 544, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C EXPERIENCED MANAGER, organist and operator desires small New Jersey house. No competition and closed in summer. Will rent or invest. Box 547, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. CAMERAMAN, Still and Motion Picture, twelve years experience with large corporations, highest references, desires connection with Film Company or Newspaper. Box 548, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. SECRETARY-STENOGRAPHER, 24 years of age, experienced continuity scripts and scenarios. Six years' experience. Christian. References furnished. Box 549, The Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED theater supply salesman, capable of selling big units. Outside territory. Car necessary. State age, married or single, acquaintance, experience, other qualifications. Box 553, Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. WANTED FILM SALESMAN. We can offer the right man a very attractive proposition to cover the following territories; Indiana, western half of Penn., Northern Ohio and Michigan, southern Ohio, W. Va., and Kentucky. Must be familiar with territory and a go-getter. In reply state past connections, whether or not employed at present, must have car and be able to start at once. Box 545, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. ADVERTISING SALESMAN— aggressive, with knowledge of advertising and marketing principles. Access to large national advertisers and agencies for whole or part time service on commission basis. Work is selling motion picture advertising on national or sectional basis with national coverage of 18 million people. Openings in major cities of the country. Detail experience. Address, Manager, National Screen Advertising, 4-238 General Motors Building, Detroit, Mich. SALESMEN: Salesmen who have experience and acquaintance with motion picture exhibitors in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our proposition is a recognized high grade advertising service. Only successful and experienced men should apply— apply by letter. Box 561, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway New York City. LEADING exponential horn speaker and microphone manufacturer desires representation on a strictly 10 per cent commission. Opportunity lo secure representation for the new year. Write now. Box 537, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway N. Y. C. SALESMEN, who are thoroughly acquainted with theatre exhibitors in the following territories: Long Island, New Jersey, So. N. Y. State and So. Conn, to handle our merchandise as a sideline. It is sold to every exhibitor and is backed by a high financial and responsible organization. This is not a canvassing or cosmetic proposition. Write in detail about yourself and be assured that it will be considered confidential. Box 556, THE FILM DAILY 1650 Broadway. N. Y. C.