The Film Daily (1931)

THE -ssm DAILV Friday, August 28, 1931 C NEWS OF THE DAY © * EPiST * Pittsburgh — The Hollywood will be re-opened this fall by Warner Bros. The house has been closed since it was taken over from E. J. Murray. Concord, N. H. ^ The city auditorium, repaired nearly two years ago at a cost of $69,000, has been leased for two days a week to the Concord Operating company, a part of the Maine and New Hampshii-e Theaters Corp. at a rental of $40 per week for the two days. The Concord Operating Co. also controls the Star and Capitol. Pittsburgh — Lew Lefton, manager of the Standard Film Service has announced a booking deal with Warner that covers shorts and features. Derby, Conn. — Jerry A. Parker, manager of the Commodore Hull here, has been promoted to managership of the two Warner houses in Torrington. A. J. Grassgrin succeeds as manager of the Hull. Pitcairn, Pa.— J. B. Kane, owner of the Nemo has re-opened the house. It was formerly operated by Ben Bernstein. Lawrence, Mass. — Max Mellincoff, local manager for Warner Bros, theaters presented Mayor Michael A. Landers a season pass so large that the city executive had to step outside the municipal office to receive it. The pass measures six feet by four feet and was carried to City Hall by two messenger boys. Ford City, Pa. — Western Electric equipment has been purchased by Fickinger Bros., for the Savoy. Worcester, Mass. — Several offers to take over the Worcester, sold recently at a foreclosure sale to the Spencer Savings Bank, will be considered by the bank trustees. T/he offers were made by Boston theatrical interests. Erie, Pa. — The Park is installing RCA sound equipment. Amesbury, Mass. — Walter H. Woodman, manager of the Strand, for a year has been transferred by Warner Bros, to another territory. Johnstown, Pa. — The Grand will re-open in September with Lee Conrad as manager. 7 Broadcasts for Cantor Eddie Cantor will begin a series of seven broadcast's Sept. 13 over the WEAF network. He will arrive in New York soon from the Coast to complete details of his broadcasts. Hartford, Conn. — Walter B. Lloyd has been appointed manager of the Publix Allyn to succeed Elmer Levine who has been transferred to New York City. Mr. Lloyd has been in charge of the Publjx Goldstein houses in Springfield, Mass. Pittsburgh — N. Braverman has closed the Brookline. * WEST * Denver — A building permit, covering $415,000 on the new 2,700 seat Orpheum has been issued. The house will cost $1,000,000 and will be opened in December. Denver — The Empress is installing Monarch sound equipment. Denver — Clinton M. Stowall has sold the Washington Park to C. E. Adler. Denver — Paul Hoppin, owner of the Plaza will re-open the Palace next month. * CENTRAL * Chicago — Denny Russo, formerly orchestra leader at the Palace, who was transferred to the Hill Street, L. A., about a year ago, returned to Chicago this week and is at the Englewood, RKO neighborhood house. He succeeds Cecil Davidson, who has been transferred to Columbus, O. Abilene, Mo. — New Wright, formerly at the Dickinson, is now supervising director of the Dickinson Missouri houses. Charles Stanley is now managing the Dickinson. Chicago — Stepln Fetchit, colored comedian who has appeared prominently in a number of pictures, has been signed as master of ceremonies for the Show Boat Cafe, Loop night spot. Cincinnati — Joseph Goetz is the new manager of new RKO Paramount, Peebles Corner. September 4th in the opening date. Goetz leaves the Palace here, whose new manager will not be named until September 5th. Racine, Wis. — Warners' Venetian is closed for renovation. The reopening date has not yet been announced by Owen McKivett, manager. Cleveland — George H. Wiley, who had been manager of RCA Photophone sales in Michigan is now associated with Van Wyck Benner, whose district has been extended to include Michigan. Wiley will make his headquarters in Toledo. What! No Ice! Wauchula, Fla. — You can go to picture shows on Sunday in this town but if you deliver ice you're apt to run afoul of the law. When the town voted for Sunday movies recently it forgot to exempt the ice man from the local ban. Burlington, Wis. — Henry Tollett has resigned as manager of the Plaza and is succeeded by Paul Klemp, who has been connected with the house at Lake Geneva. The Plaza is operated by the Community Theaters, Inc. Cleveland — Sam Silverstein, 401 Film Bldg., is managing and exploiting Prince Sha Barba and Company. Fond du Lac, Wis. — Budd Shonborn, formerly with Fox in Oshkosh, has been named assistant manager to Nat Blank at Fox's Fond du Lac, succeeding Laverne Touchette, who has been transferred to the Strand in Oshkosh. Cleveland — All Artclass product has been bought by Warner Brothers for their houses in Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Charles Kranz, Artclass sales manager, completed the deal. Columbus — Ralph Reisinger am Albert L. Sugarman have takei over the New, and are installinj RCA Photophone. * SOUTH * Farmington, W. Va. — F. Tasslllo^ f\ will re-open the State in Septemberj ^ Bogalusa, La. — Mrs. R. Blanchard,; who operates the Magic City hasi purchased the Garden. She will close the Magic City. Allendale, S. C— G. F. Lundy of Springfield, has leased the Pastime for five years from Dr. F. H. Boyd. The house has been overhauled and De Forest sound installed. Seating capacity is 200. New Orleans — The Globe's new policy is a twice weekly change with a 35 cent top after 6 p. m. Durham, N. C. — William E.! Cooper has been transferred to the Paramount, Concord. i Lakeland, Fla. — A petition is be ing circulated calling for a referen-^ dum on the Sunday movie question. Sunday shows are now running but are meeting with some oppositon. New Orleans — W. L. CruU formerly of Loew's Strand, has been transferred to Evansville 111. MOTEL i HAPPISON CMICAGOS NEWEST DOWNTOWN MOTEL RUNNING ice WATER IN EVERY ROOM *2?0 AND ^3?° V^ITH BATH NO HIGHER I No PARKING WORRIES DIRECT ENTRANCE FROM HOTEL TO HARRISON PARKING GARAGE HARRISON STRErBT JUST OFF 'MICHIGAN BOULeVARD CHICAGO