The Film Daily (1933)

THE -Z&>* DAILV Monday, Jan. 30, 1933 Theater Changes Reported by Film Boards of Trade ALABAMA Changes in Ownership Bay Minette — Dixie, sold to R. B. Vail by J. M Brondus ; Fairhope — Playhouse, sold to F. E. Fuller by Herbert Brennon ; Mobile Pike, sold to C. B. King by Mrs. E. Fillingham. Closings Fairhope — Playhouse; Dothan — -Alcazar; Mobile— Queen. Re-Opening Monroeville — Franston. ARKANSAS New Theater Van Buren — Rex. Openings Fordyce — Amusu ; Ozark — Ozark. CALIFORNIA Changes in Ownership Colfax — Colfax, sold to V. C. Shattuck by C. S. Taylor; Covelo — Owl, sold to Lovell and James Durnford by E. M. Durnford ; Downieville — Downieville, sold to V. C. Shattuck by Wm. E. Cavagnaugh ; Oakland — Peralta, sold to Robert Lippert by C. H. Foss ; Patterson — Patterson, sold to Richard L. Bare Theaters, Inc. by C. V. Harrison; San Francisco — Gaiety, sold to Rex Lane by F. \V. Carbine; Warner, sold to Fox West Coast by Warner Bros. ; Sebastapol — State, sold to N. Rossi by A. Huntley. Closings Arbuckle -Arbuckle; Berkeley — Campus. New Theater Willow Glen— Willow Glen. Re-Openings Colfax — Colfax; Covelo — Owl; Downieville — ■ Downieville ; Soledad — Soledad. CONNECTICUT Changes in Ownership New Britian — Rialto, sold to M. Ahlstrahm by M. Daly. Closing New Haven — Capitol. DELAWARE Changes in Ownership Mil'sboro — Opera House, sold to E. M. Scott, Jr. ; Smyrna — Strand, sold to Eastern Shores Theater Co., by Diamond State Theater Co. ; Dover — Temple (formerly Victoria), sold to Diamond State Theater Co. Opening . Millsboro — Opera House. FLORIDA Changes in Ownership Pensacola -Isis, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp.; Saenger, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. GEORGIA Changes in Ownership Perry— Star, sold to H. F. Griggs by T. N. Clements. IOWA Changes in Ownership Alta — Legion, sold to J. Ceding by E. Lindlicf ; Clarksville — Auditorium, sold to Glenn Hurd by G. Wamsley ; Clear Lake — Park, sold to Sam Teitler by E. Anderson & Son ; Moville — Moville, sold to F. J. Kuhn by E. Smith ; Mason City — -Iowa, sold to Yorke Theater Corp. by C. C. Armentrout ; Nevada — Palace, sold to Oscar btrine by Lester Martin; Circle, sold to Ames Bldg. & Loan Co. by Lester Martin ; Sydney — Strand, sold to R. L. Evans by Ralph Hassell ; Williamsburg — Latona, sold to Russell Turner by Ralph Lewis; Woodbine— Woodbine, sold to Loyal Williams by Mrs. A. Spraker. Closings Buffalo Center ■ — Iowa ; Danbury — Danby ; Holstein — State; Milton — Milton; New Market — Community; Pisgah — Strand; Victor— Strand. Openings Massena — Pastime; Moville — Moville; Woodbine — Woodbine. LOUISIANA Changes in Ownership Alexandria — Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Saenger, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Baton Rouge — Louisiane, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Para mount Publix Corp. ; De Ridder — Rcalart, Bold to J. H. McMahon by Burt Tiller; Monroe — Capitol, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp.; Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; New Orleans — Crescent, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Globe, sold to nger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Jefferson, sold to Jack Leader by F. DcGraaw; Laurel, sold to Mike Posciotta by John Winbury ; Liberty, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Strand, sold to i nger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Pub lix Corp. ; Tudor, sold to Saenger The rs, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. Shreveport — Majestic, sold to Saenger The aters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. nger, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Strand, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. Closings Braithwaite — Braithwaite; Buras — Goodlyn ; Chataignier — Movie; Kaplan — Queen; Jeanerette — Avalon ; New Iberia — Palace ; New Orleans — National. MARYLAND Closing Baltimore— Superba. MASSACHUSETTS Changes in Ownership Amherst — Amherst, sold to Carroll Lawler by Publix Circuit ; Greenfield — Lawler, sold to Carroll Lawler by Publix Circuit. Closings Fairhaven — American ; Wellfleet — Wellfleet ; Worcester — Regent. Openings Beverly — Olympia ; Fitchburg — Lyric. MICHIGAN Changes in Ownership Marlette — Liberty, Peter Byrne has assumed an interest in this theater with A. Appel ; Merrill — Merrill, sold to Stewart E. Woodruff by F. Fulkerson ; St. Clair Shores— Lakeview, sold to Elizabeth E. Francis by George A. Francis. Closings Bay City — Wenonah ; Cassopolis — Colonial ; Detroit — Coliseum, Shubert ; Stephenson — Tivoli. New Theater Mayville — Palace. Re-Openings Buchanan — Princess ; Decatur — Cozy ; Detroit— Hippodrome, Little Cinema, Van Dyke; Sparta — Our. MINNESOTA Changes in Ownership Austin — Eagle, sold to J. J. Broulx by Ed Daniles ; St. Paul — Glen, sold to Julius Heibron by Perry Corp. Closings Amboy — Amboy ; Battle Lake — Battle Lake ; Cook — Comet ; Elbow Lake — Crystal ; Frazee — Palace ; Greenbush — Greenbush ; Lake Park — Star ; Morgan — Capital ; Watertown — Rex. Re-Openings Clearbrook-Clearbrook ; Clitheral — Community ; St. Paul — Gem. MISSISSIPPI Changes in Ownership Biloxi — Ga'ety, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Saenger, so'd to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Clarksdale — Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Greenville — Opera House, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; GulfInc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Greenwood — Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Gulfport — Anderson, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Paramount, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Hattlesburg — Saenger, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. bv amount Publix Corp. ; Strand, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Jackson — Century, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Istrione, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Majestic, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Meridian — Temple, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Strand, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Natchez — Baker-Grand, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Vicksburg — Alamo, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. ; Saenger, sold to Saenger Theaters, Inc. by Paramount Publix Corp. Closing Poplarville — Gaiety. Re-Opening Jackson — Alamo. NEBRASKA Changes in Ownership Comstock — Comstock, sold to E. F. Skolil by Donald Meyers ; Ulysees — Ulysees, sold to Ziegler & Schlesselman by E. A. Dosek. Closings Blue Spring — Majestic ; Elm Creek — Elm ; Newman Grove — Douglas ; Orleans — Strand ; Ponca — Royal ; Tobias — Liberty. Opening A uburn — Auburn. NEVADA Closing Goldfield — Lyric. Re-Opening Fallon— Fallon. NEW JERSEY Changes in Ownership Bernardsville — Liberty, sold to Sager Amusement Co., Inc. by Knute Lagerquest ; Camden — Liberty, sold to Penn Jersey Amuse. Co. by Israel E. Frederick ; Cape May Court House — Hunfs (formerly Grand), sold to Hunt's Theaters; Dover — Playhouse, sold to Emil Heller by Playhouse Theaters, Inc. ; Linden — St. George, sold to Bertha Abel and Hannah Rabinowitz by S. & G. Amusement Corp. ; Lyndhurst — Lyndhurst, sold to Max Cohen, Anco Amuse. Corp. by Kray Car Amusement Corp. ; Newark — Ironbound, sold to Adler Realty Co. by Ironbound Theater, Inc. ; Ronson, sold to A. Lolla ; Union City — Cortland, sold to George Cohan. Closings Allendale — Fireman's Hall; Atlantic Highlands — Atlantic ; Bayhead — Lorraine ; Bayonne — Opera House ; Boonton — Lyceum ; Bound Brook — Palace; Califon — Boro Hall; Carteret— Majestic ; Dumont — Casino ; East Orange — Brighton ; Elizabeth — Capitol, Victory ; Englishtown — Columbia ; Hamburg— Idle Hour; Hampton — Minerva Hall; Highbridge — Rialto; Hoboken — Bishop, Liherty, Lyric ; Iselin — Iselin ; Jersey City — Plaza ; Keyport — Palace ; Lake Hopatcone — Hopatcong; Laurel Springs — Laurel; LaVallette — LaVallette; Manasquan — Arcadia ; Montclair — Montclair ; Newark — Rellevue, Bergen, Lyceum, Olympic ; New Milford — Park; Nutley — Cameo; Paterson — Grand ; Peapack — Auditorium ; Ridgewood — Opera House ; Runnemede — Runnemede ; Sayerville — Liberty ; Seabright — Airdome ; Seaside Park — Park ; So. River — Star; Union City — Franklin, State; Verona — Verona. Opening Audubon — Highland. NEW YORK Changes in Ownership Hastings — Hastings, sold to Sherman and Deely by Ever-Keen, Inc. ; HighlandCameo, sold to Walter R. Seaman by Joseph Mead ; Pelham — Pelham, sold to William Rabell by Fran-Gar Amusement Corp. Closings Beacon — Memorial Hall ; Callicoon Center — Tumble Inn ; Cold Springs — Strand ; Greenwood Lake — Playhouse ; Haverstraw — Capital ; High Falls — Fall View ; Maybrook — Sweeney's Hall ; Millbrook — Strand ; Monticello — Circle, Lyceum ; Nelsonville — Strand; Newburgh — Cameo, State; New Paltz — Opera House ; N. Tarrytown — Strand ; Otisville — Mitchell ; Pawling — Opera House ; Peekskill — Colonial ; Rosendale — Bijou; Saranac Lake — New; Swan Lake — Casino ; Washingtonville — Moffat Hall; W. Hurley— Grange Hall; Woodstock— Fireman's Hall; Yonkers— Orpheum. St. Josephs. New Theater Ossining — Cameo, Owner — Camero Theater, Inc. New York City Changes in Ownership Empire — Westchester Avenue, sold to B. F. Keith Corp. by Sydco Photoplay Corp. ; Melrose — sold to Israel Tauser by S. Lesselbaum ; Miracle — Melrose Avenue, sold to L. B. Fisch by Digby Theater Co., Tnc. ; New Royal — So. Boulevard, sold to Pell-Gar Theaters, Inc. by Gel-Berg Amusement Corp. ; President (formerly Hindenburg) — West 48th St., sold to Jerome Real Estate Corp. by Hindenburg Theater Corp. ; Ramona — Amsterdam Avenue, sold to A. Drogin by Mona Theater Corp. Closings Apollo— 747 E. 180th St.; Bellmore — Third Avenue; Belmont — 123 W. 48th St.; Bronx — 440 E. 149th St. ; Bronxdale Open Air — White Plains Avenue; Broadway Open Air— 234th St. & Broadway; Central Park— 7th Avenue & 59th St. ; Claremont — 3589 B'way; Greeley — W. 30th St.; Harlem King — 2314 Third Avenue; Houston— Houston St. '; Lyric — W. 42nd St. ; I Major — B'way & Canal St.; Monroe — 1 Westchester Avenue; New Stand — East Broadway; New Third Avenue — 1703 Third Avenue; Park — 451 E. 169th St.; Public — 2nd Avenue ; Rome — Park Row ; . S. & A. — 118 Manhattan Avenue; SX Palace— 133 Essex St.; West End— 125th St. ; Yorkville Casino — E. 86th St. New Theaters Liberty — W. 42nd St., Allex Amusement Corp., Max Rudnick, New Owners. RKO Roxy — 1236 Sixth Avenue, Radio City Theaters Corp., New Owners. Brooklyn Changes in Ownership Court— Sold to L. Scallo; Flora— Sold to Joe Malamind by Manser Realty Corp. ; Luna — Columbia St., sold to Chas. Zingale bv Boone Amusement Corp.; Newkirk — Newkirk Avenue, sold to Newkirk Theater Operating Corp. by Newkirk Amusement Corp. ; Paradise — 4th Avenue, sold to Anthony Palillio by Gootlieb & Goldmark. Closings American — E. 92nd St. ; Amphion — Bedford Avenue ; Atlantic — 70 Atlantic Avenue ; Blake — Blake Avenue ; Broadway Park — 837 Broadway; Bunny — 314 Flatbush Avenue; Century — Monroe S9. ; Crystal Palace — 148 Greenpoint Avenue; DeKalb — DeKalb Avenue ; Garden — 740 Manhattan Avenue ; Globe — 7 Sumpter St. ; Glory — 71 Park Avenue; Hendrix — Pitkin Avenue ; Liberty — Liberty Avenue ; New Gotham— 2560 Fulton St. ; Nostrand — Nostrand Avenue ; Roebling — Lee Avenue : Senate— 18th Avenue; Sheffield— Sheffield Avenue; Sunray — 1901 Broadway; Tip Top — 357 Wilson Avenue; Washington — 5th Avenue. Long Island Changes in Ownership St. James — St. James, sold to H. Kost & H. Hopkins by James Griswald ; Sea Cliff —Cliff, sold to Rene Courtine by S. I. Dinwoodie. Closings Bel'port — Bell, Comet ; Edgemere — Airdrome ; Elmhurst — Victoria ; Hampton Bays — Hampton, Little; Hickesville — Hickesville ; Huntington — Park; Long Beach — West; Montauk Point — Montauk ; Ozone Park — Ozone Park ; Patchogue — Rialto. Staten Island Closings Stapleton — Park ; West New Brighton — New Plaza. NORTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Canton — Imperial, sold to W. S. Finch by Pressley & Dudley ; Warsaw — Duplina, sold to C. G. Vanlandingham by Mrs. J. Quinn ; Weldon— Legion, sold to E. B. Clark by American Legion. New Theater Henderson — Our. Opening Cramerton — Midway. NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Hazen— Marks, sold to R. H. Metcalf by F. W. Hass. Closings Hope— Cozy ; Leith — Opera House ; 11c Ville — Hollywood ; Milnoe — Iris ; Rock