The Film Daily (1932)

Thursday, July 28, 1932 —2&* DAILY • NEWS«»OF«»THE«»DAy • Chicago — Damage estimated at $2,500 was done when a bomb exploded on the roof of the Lindy. The booth, including sound equipment, was wrecked. Cleveland — Leo Jones, former Metro feature broker, is now freelancing. He is booking for several down state independent theaters. Boston — On Aug. 8, the "Film Folks" of this city will hold their annual picnic at Worwick Inn, Nantasket Beach. Delaware, O. — Henry Bieberson has contracted with Samuel Kramer. Warner branch manager for the entire Warner, First National and Vitaphone product for 1932-33. Providence — The new De Luxe, owned by Jacob Conn of Olneyville, will open about Aug. 15. Cleveland — -The Fountain has reopened under the management of F. A. Reinhard, who recently formed the Broadway Theater Corp. Boston — Jeff Whelan's son, Dave, is now Massachusetts' representative for Supreme Screen Service. Cleveland — RKO Palace, it is reported, has renewed its contract for another year with Musical Director Maurice Spitalny and his orchestra. Newburgh, N. Y. — The Cameo has joined the Academy here in closing for the summer, leaving only four theaters now in operation in this city. Peabody, Mass. — George Swartz is the new owner of the Strand, succeeding Al Gould. Chicago — Negotiations are under way whereby the American, formerly an Orpheum house, will be taken over by the Essaness Corp. Detroit — Shubert-Detroit Opera House has closed, following a week's experiment with vaudeville and pictures. Management was in hands of Sam Carver and Lester Levy. St. Louis, Mo. — The German in the German House, 2345 Lafayette Ave., will not reopen next fall. Detroit — The Doric, formerly owned by Harry Goldberg, is being reopened by Burton London, circuit owner. St. Louis — Jim Drake has sold the Park on Park Ave. to Henry Wise, a newcomer to exhibition. Drake still continues as the owner of the Globe on Franklin Ave. Detroit — The Carlton, Detroit's newest house, and the second built within the last two seasons, has been opened. The house has 900 seats. Philip Gorelick of Regal Pictures exchange is owner of the house, but lease has been given to John^ Igna, who is managing. Taylorville, 111.— The Capitol has been purchased by Dominick Fresena from the Fox West Coast chain. Detroit — The Crystal, recently closed by Ben Cohen and L. Wein, proprietors, has been redecorated and reopened under same management. Wein is house manager. Chester, 111. — Walter Light has opened his new 700-seater. Light formerly operated the Opera House under a lease. That house is dark at present. Indianapolis — A. J. Kalberer will close the Lyric tomorrow night. It will be reopened about Sept. 15. Wellsburg, W. Va.— The New Palace has been reopened by N. G. Anas. It has "been dark for two months, during which time more than $20,000 has been spent on improvements. REBUILDING THEATER William M. Shirley, president and general manager of the Farrash Theaters Corp., of Schenectady, yesterday, said that the Erie, in Schenectady, destroyed by fire May 19, will be rebuilt and re-opened Oct. 1. The house will seat 1,300 and have RCA sound. Guy A. Graves will manage the theater. The State, another Farrash house, closed since July 4, will re-open Labor Day. Rogers For Congress! Oklahoma City — Will Rogers was being congratulated yesterday on his winning the Democratic nomination for Congressman-at-Large. He expressed himself as "much obliged." "DOCTOR X" SERIALIZED Beginning Monday, the "New York Daily Mirror" will run the newspaper serialization of "Doctor X," Warner Bros, mystery thriller, prior to the invitation premiere of the picture Aug. 4 at the Strand. Wilton Chalmers wrote the 12-chapter serialization. COOPER OPPOSITE PICKFORD Preliminary to starting work on her next picture, as yet untitled, Mary Pickford leaves New York tomorrow en route to the coast. Frank Borzage will direct this United Artists production and Gary Cooper will probably be borrowed for the lead opposite Miss Pickford. The story, written by Frances Marion, is being adapted by Agnes Christine Johnson. TlRAMIILIEIRS £l%at unc Step up your receipts — speed up your profits — flash these new trailers across your screen, and watch the audience pack your theatre night after night! These are the trailers exhibitors themselves asked for — trailers that don't stop at entertainment. They SELL! I ¥A ilHH>] tTM H H =1 1\M1 i M H EDGECOMBE 4-6200 203-205 WEST 146TH STREET • NEW YORK CITY