The Film Daily (1933)

THE 22 jg^ DAILY Monday, April 24, 1933 Theater Changes Reported by Film Boards of Trade NORTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Gastonia— Webb's, transferred to William Conn by J. E. Webb Selma— Carolina, transferred to Claiborn L. Massey by D. W Richardson. Spruce Pines— Piedmont, transferred to C. W. Rogers by Mrs. Dry mon. North Wilkesboro— Liberty transferred to Grace Fo.ey and Mrs. Wilmontl. A. Paquette by Mitchell and Tomdexter. Closings Tryon — Strand. NORTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership Fessenden— Auditorium, transferred to R. Sawyer by Judus Dockter. Hope— Coxy, transferred to M. B. Hanley by Thompson & Ferguson. Steele— Ideal, transferred to George Kvanston by A. J. Copeland. Turtle Lake— Auditorium, transferred to Geoige Evanston by T. C. Anderson. Washburn— Movies, transferred to George Evanston. Openings Fessenden— Auditorium, rtankinson— LaQua. Hope— Cozy. Mayville— Delchar. Minot— State. Mohall— Grand. Northwood— New Grand Rolla— Munro. Sherwood— New White. Ve.va — Iris. Walhalla — Opera House. Closings Cando — Auditorium. OHIO Changes in Ownership Cincinnati— Fairmount. transferred to Everett Atney by Niland & Kesse ; Metropolitan, transferred to Wm. C. Miller by Otto Katz. Columbus— Pythian, transferred to Lcl. r. Galligan by Louis Azorsky ; Royal transferred to S. C. Stork by Mrs. J. Hedtes. Dayton— Ideal, transferred to Apollo. Inc. by Homer Gay. Dennison— Lincoln, transferred to Jacob Smith by \\ . H. Shell; Middletown, Sorg's, transferred to George Turlukis by W. C. Chesbrough. NewarkGrand, transferred to Floyd Price by Publix Shea. Springfield— Lincoln, transferred to David Moore by J. W. Hamilton. Star, Openings Cincinnati — Fairmount, Metropolitan. Railroad Terminal (new theater). Closings Cheviot— Chevwood. Co.umbus— RKO Majestic RKO Palace. Loew's Ohio. Loew s Broad. Middleport— Liberty. Minster— t rescent. OKLAHOMA Changes in Ownership Clinton— Del Rio. entire interest now owned by Tohn Terry. Chelsea— Lyric, transferred to Mrs. Dora A. Palmour by Milam & Sharp. Openings Hennessey— E ectr.c. by John Whipple and A R Butler. Kingfisher — Savoy, by Savoy Theater Co. Oi'ton— Ritz. by C. E. McCain. Webb City — Liberty, by J. C. Nelson. Closings Eldorado— Eldorado. Idabel— New. Manchester— Franklin. OREGON Changes in Ownership Portland— Bagdad, transferred to Bob White by Multnomah Theater Corp. ; Bob White, transferred to Mrs. C. B. Hudson by Multnomah Theater Corp. ; Egyptian, transferred to William Graeper by Multnomah Theiter Corp. Ranier — Roseway. transferred to E. A. Naeh e by J. J. Kiullacek. Closings Estacada — L'berty. Port and — Star. PENNSYLVANIA Changes in Ownership Altoona— Strand, transferred to J. Silverman by Warner Bros. Theaters. Bethlehem— Nile (formerly Sivov-Transit). transferred to Robert A. Moyer by Irving Theater Corp. Croydon — Manor, transferred to Pat Valenti by Charles Bennett. Emaus— Penlo. transferred to Earl Tobias by M. G. Engleman. Huntington — Grand, transferred to A N'otonou'os by Publix. Mt. Carmel — Rialto (formerly Arcade), transferred to Ju cph Malinowsky by Arcade Theater Co. Myerstown — Kar'ton. transferred to J. Donald Edwards by G. A. Lichtenthaler. Parkersburg — Opera House, transferred to Robert Morrow and Harry Rivers. Philadelphia— Windsor, transferred to Tioga Theater Co. by Windsor Theater Co. ; Tower. Nixon, Roosevelt, Frankford, transferred to Quaker Theaters Corp. by Publix Pennsylvania Theaters ; Wayne, transferred to Wilmer Realty Co. ; Apex, transferred to Jacob Schiff by Simon Borowsky ; Castle, transferred to Faye Kruouse by Lena Segal ; Pittsburgh — Melba, transferred to Peter Sotus by M. Fe lman. Nesquehoning — Roxy, transferred to Mark Rubinsky by Rubinsky and H. Goldberg. Scranton— RCA (formerly Davis), transferred to Comerford Theaters by John B. Owens, Jr. Topton — Palace, transferred to Edmund T. Gajewski by Nathan Klein. Troy — Roxy (formerly Family), transferred to T. Joseph Foley by R. N. Merrill. Reading — Park, transferred to Park Theater. Openings Lilly — Liberty. Myerstown — Carlton, by J. Donald Edwards. Parkersburg — Opera House, by Robert Morrow and Harry Rivers. Philadelphia — Apex, by Jacob Schiff ; Wayne, by Wilmer Realty Co. Rossiter — Victory. Springdale — Happy Hour. West Aliquippa — Aliquippa. Closings East Cannonsburg — Duquesne (dismantled). Hazelton — Diamond. Smithton — Opera House. Masontown — Liberty. McKeesport — Lyric. Natrona — Roxy. Williamsport — RHODE ISLAND Changes in Ownership Providence — Paramount, transferred to M. Silverman by Publix. Openings Woonsocket — Stad iim. Closings Pawtucket —Imperial. Providence — Metropolitan. Woonsocket — Bijou. SOUTH CAROLINA Changes in Ownership Bamberg -Town, transferred to W. A. Murphy by Miss B. Milley. Belton — Sabel. transferred to W. A. Gray by J. A. Say bel. Union — Eaves, transferred to Mrs. L. D. Eaves by Stevenson Amusement. SOUTH DAKOTA Changes in Ownership DeSmet — Ritz, transferred to G. E. Christians by J. Eidelstein. Frederick — Star, transferred to George Evanson by Alden & Evanson. Ramona — Cozy, transferred to Joe Swearing by Henry Halverson. Tripp — Tripp, transferred to Frank Simier by L. Becker. Openings Aberdeen — Orpheum. Alpena — Dreamland. Bradley — Bradley. Donald — Palace. Elk Point — State. Mcintosh — Lyric. Midland. Legion Hall. Ramona — Cozy. Revillo — Auditorium. Selby — Opera House. Timber Lake — Xew Grand. Wilmont — Opera House. Closings Platte -Lyric (damaged by fire). TENNESSEE Changes in Ownership Memphis — Normal, transferred to W. B. Ingram and J. P. Baker by A. D. Bowling; Orpheum. transferred to Orpheum Theater Co. of Memphis by RKO Theaters. Tiptonvi'le — Strand, transferred to G. W. Haynes by E. G. Hobgood. Waverly — Palace, transferred to Victor Sensing and R. X. White by Howard Miller. Openings Jackson — New, by O. C. Haulier. Whiteville — High School. TEXAS Changes in Ownership Alvarado — Alvarado, transferred to C. M. Cooner. Dallas — Forest, transferred to M. S. White. Menard — Mission, transferred to W. T. Traweek, Jr. Mt. Vernon — Queen (formerly Franklin), transferred to Theo Miller. Piano — Palace, transferred to J. M. Wilson. Pt. Lavaca — Amusu, transferred A LITTLE from "LOTS" By RALPH WILK HOLLYWOOD pIVE players have been added to the cast of "Lady of the Night," which will go into production soon at M-G-M with Loretta Young and Franchot Tone in the leading roles. They are Martha Sleeper, Andy Devine, Ivan Simpson, Robert Greig and Warren Hymer. Also in the ?ast are Ricardo Cortez, Una Merkel and John Miljan. Gene Markey and Kathryn Scola wrote the dialogue and continuity. * * * Gus Arnheim's orchestra will appear in RKO's Wheeler and Woolsey comedy, "Diplomaniacs." ^ % % Estelle Taylor's fan mail indicates her admirers want her to give up roles in which she is a mother, and revert to the glamorous s. a. parts in which she established her popularity. :•: % % Roy Del Ruth, speaking at a prominent women's club in Los Angeles recently, offered to donate $10,000 to charity if it could be proven that films have a bad influence on youth. The charge was made by one of the speakers, and Del Ruth's challenge aroused a burst of applause. * * * Claudette Colbert has been switched by Paramount from "Disgraced" to the star role in "Torch Singer." Director George Stevens has selected an excellent supporting cast for Joseph Cawthorn's Headliner comedy, "A Divorce Courtship," which is now being filmed at the RKO Pictures studio. Harry Gribbon, Mae Busch, June Brewster, Carol Tevis and Jerry Mandy have already been signed. * * * Director Edward Sutherland predicts brilliant futures for Gail Patrick, John Lodge and Kathleen Burke, the three screen newcomers who appear prominently in his Paramount production, "Murders in the Zoo." Mr. and Mrs. Rose Shattuck are spending their honeymoon at Yellowstone National Park. Mr. Shattuck is advertising art director at M-G-M, while his wife was Margaret Harriet Ettinger, well known motion picture writer and publicist. % * =fc Henrietta Crosman, noted character actress who recently finished her work in "Pilgrimage," has had her option renewed by Fox and will be seen shortly in other Fox productions. * * * Milton Krasner, who photographed "Strictly Personal" for Charles R. Rogers, recently finished work on "1 Love That Man," which was also produced by Rogers. to John Paul. San Augustine — Agus, transferred to B. F. White. Sanderson — Princess, transferred to O K Theaters ; San Diego — Palace (formerly Ideal), transferred to Eric Nortzendorf. Somerville — Majestic, transferred to H. E. Olie. Timpson — ) Palace (formerly Texas), transferred to S. A. Johnson. Willow Springs — town renamed : Greggton. Openings Abilene — Gem, by Kane & Cheshire. Conroe — Conroe, by East Texas Theaters. Dallas — Fair (formerly Parkway). Menard — Mission. Mt. Vernon — Queen (formerly Franklin). Nacogdoches — New, by R. A. Gill. Sanderson — Princess. San Diego — Palace (formerly Ideal). San Benito — Palace. Timpson — Palace (formerly Texas). Woodsboro — Arcadia. Closings Angleton — Angleton. Benjamin — Benjamin. Del Rio — Casino. Longview — Legion, Nederland — Nederland. Van Alstyne — Ritz. WEST VIRGINIA Changes in Ownership Chester — Lincoln, transferred to Liberty Amusement Co. by A. Letender. Huntington— Strand, transferred to Price Coomer by Third Ave. Amusement Co. ; Park, transferred to Price Coomer by Chambers & Johnson. New Cumberland — Manos, transferred to John Panopoulos by N. G. Anas. Openings Glen Jean — Opera House. Webster Springs — Mill-Vance. Closings Glen Hendrick — Beaver Community Club (dismantled). Huntington — Lincoln. Keystone— Community. McMechan — Midway. Powellton — Koppers. Ward — Ward. WISCONSIN Changes in Ownership Appleton — Fox. transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Beaver Dam — Davidson and Odeon, transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Beloit — Majestic, transferred to T. M. Ellis & Vanmatre by Fox Midwesco. Fon du Lac — Retlaw. transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Green Bay — Colonial and Strand, transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Fox, transferred to Frank Brown by Fox Midwesco. Janesville — Jeffries, transferred to State Wide Theaters Corp. by Fox Midwesco. Kenosha — Gateway, transferred to State Wide Theaters Corp. by Fox Midwesco. Madison — Orpheum, transferred to Roy Cummings and Dr. Beecroft by Fox Midwesco. Merrill— Cosmo, transferred to Merrill Theater Co. by Fox Midwesco. Marinette — Fox, transferred to Madagin & Lauerman Theaters Co. by Fox Midwesco. Milwaukee — Garfield, Mirth, Madjeska, Oriental. Plaza, Princess, Savoy, Tivoli, Tower Uptown and Wisconsin transferred to State Wide Theaters Co. by Fox Midwesco ; Riverside, transferred to Riverside Theater Co. by RKO; Downer, transferred to Downer Theater Co. by Warner Bros. ; Miller, transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Sheboygan — Fox. transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Stevens Point — Fox and Lyric, transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises, by Fox Mdiwesco. Waukesha — Avon and Park, transferred to L. F. Thurwachter by Fox Midwesco. West Allis — Parad se, transferred to Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises by Fox Midwesco. Oshkosh — Oshkosh.. transferred to State Wide Theaters Corp. by Fox Midwesco. Racine — State, transferred to State Wide Theaters Corp. by Fox Midwesco. Wausau — Grand and Wausau. transferred to Valley Theater Corp. by Fox Midwesco. Openings Arcadia — Strand. Frederic — Aud:torium. Green Bay — Colonial, by Wisconsin Amusement Enterprises. Medford — Avon. Orfordville — Triangle, by Bartling & Fuller. Osseo — Fox. Closings Antigo — Palace. C'ear Lake — Community. Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac. Independence — Legion. Milwaukee — Palace and Strand. Muscoda — Muscoda. Peshtigo — Lyric. Sheboygan Falls — Falls.