The Film Daily (1936)

THE 18 THEATER CHANGES REPORTED BY FILM BOARDS OF TRADE PENNSYLVANIA Change in Ownership DIXONYILLE — Dixon, transferred to John Bianco by Helen Walker. NESQUEHOXING— Roxy, transferred to I. M. Zimmerman bv Benj. W. Freed. PHILADELPHIA — Regal, transferred to Regal Theaters Enterprises, Inc. — Leo Posel. Openings PHILADELPHIA — Regal. PITTSBURGH — Barry. Closings ALLEXTOWX — Park. ERIE — Park. PITTSBURGH— Idle Hour. PITTSBURGH —Novelty. TIDOUTE— Palace. RHODE ISLAND Change in Ownership PEACEDALE — Peacedale. transferred to S. Broidy by F. A. Fagan. PROVIDENCE — Modern, transferred to F. E. Leiberman by W. Purcell. SOUTH DAKOTA Change in Ownership ABERDEEN — Majestic, transferred to X'. E, Mass by John Dixon. Closings COLUMBIA — Columbia. REVILLO — Auditorium. New Theaters BLUNT— Legion. TENNESSEE Change in Ownership KXOXVILLE — Crystal, transferred to Dowler & Roach by N. N. Brechette. MI LAX — Milan, transferred to F. J. Shepard & Tony Sudekem by Bert Pouncey. Openings PORTLANTA— Capitol. Closings GREENFIELD— Greenfield. HUMBOLDT —Main St. KXOXVILLE— Ritz. PORTLAND—Strand. TEXAS Change in Ownership BALMORHEA— Texas, transferred to T. H. VVaile. BIG LAKE— Texas (formerly Palace), transferred to A. D. G'uimarin. BOWIE — Ritz, transferred to Frank Benson & Dave & Jake Lutzer ; Majestic, transferred to Frank Benson & Dave & Jake Lutzer. DALLAS — Ritz, transferred to P. G. Cameron. DECATUR— Ritz, transferred to A. V. Wade & H. S. Usry. GLENROSE— Glentex. transferred to H. T. Long. GRANDVIEW — Aztec, transferred to L. B. Crow. HUGHES SPRINGS— Strand, transferred to J. M. Young. LEONARD— Texas (formerly Palace), transferred to L. B. Crow. McK 1 X X EY — Arcade, transferred to R. L. Brockman. MT. PLEASAXT— Palace, transferred to R. & R. Theaters ; Martin, transferred to R. & R. Theaters. PILOT POIXT — Queen, transferred to L. V. Yates. SAN ARE UNCOMFORTABLE CHAIRS MAKING A SOLITAIRE PLAYER OUT OF ASHIER? Reseat with American Comfort Chairs and patronage increase will KEEP HER BUSY. It has for others; it will for you. Ask Us, How can I reseat and pay for new chairs conveniently? American Seating Company COMFORT Tht Creator. Star o\ Thrm AU BRANCHES Mahtrs of Dependable Stating /or Theatres and Auditoriums I N General Offices: Grand Rapids, Michigan ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES ANTONIO — Uptown, transferred to Inter state Circuit ; Highland Park, transferred to Interstate Circuit ; Harlandale, transferred to Interstate Circuit; Palace, transferred to Interstate Circuit. SANGER — Texas, transferred to L. V. Yates. TRENTON— State (formerly Queen), transferred to J. O. Swelson. SMITHVILLE— Texas, transferred to O. K. Thrs. WEIMAR— Palace, transferred to D. F. Luckie. Openings HENRIETTA— Ritz. SAN AXGELO— Ritz. Closings AB I LEX E— Dixie. ALBA— Garo. AMMANSVILLE — Lone Star. ANNONA — Annona. ASHERTON— X'acional. ATCHI SON— Chris. BECKVILLE— Inez. BEL LEVUE — Bellevue. BESSMAY — Bessmay BOWIE— Texas. BRONTE— Suna. BROOK SHIRE — Brookshire. CARLISLE — Rex CONROE — Gem. DENISON — Harlem DICKENS— Palace. DICKINSON— Dickin son. DILLEY — Anahuac. HOUSTON — Midway. EAST BENARD— Majestic. D'ODD CITY— Lone Star. DOOLE— Doole. DOUCETTE— Hoo Hoo. EDDY— Nue. HIGH ISLAND — Swain. JACKSONVILLE — Dorbandt: LAPORTE— Broadway. NACHODOCHES — Rita. PALESTIX'E — Yale. RUSK — Astor. SAN ANTONIO — Sam Houston. WHITESBORO— Roosevelt. BALLINGER— Ritz. NACOGDOCHES— Harlem. TALCO— Talco. WINNSBORO— Kiroy. SAN ANTONIO— Alamo Heights. UTAH Change in Ownership MORGAN — Amusement Hall, transferred to Glen W. Butters by C. R. Brough. VIRGINIA Change in Ownership BASSETT— Bassett, transferred to W. S. Smith by J. B. Webster. Openings FALLS CHURCH— State (formerly New). WASHINGTON Change in Ownership DAVENPORT— Rose (formerly Family), transferred to F. C. Weskil by W. L. Talk Hess, Kilroe to Appear At Duffy Bill Hearing (.Continued from Page 1) torney, and Edwin P. Kilroe of 20th Century-Fox, chairman of the copyright committee for the majors, will attend the sessions. Joke Gets Park Post J. Maxwell Joice, film and legit press agent leaves New York April 10 for a five-month assignment as assistant manager and director of promotion at Lake Winnepesaukah Park, Ga., near Chattanooga, Tenn. Joice was chief of amusements at Chicago's Century of Progress and is a member of A. M. P. A. and T. P. R. 0. A. Rifkin Forms Theater Firm Boston — Herman Rifkin has ororganized two companies to operate the two theaters recently taken over in Holyoke, the Suffolk and the Majestic, Holyoke Enterprises, Inc., has been incorporated to operate the Suffolk Theater, and the Majestic Entertainment Co. will be the operating company for the Majestic. Joins Signer & Bryne Robert Yahn, formerly of the L. Bamberger Co. and the Chatham Phoenix Bank, has joined the staff of Signer & Bryne. He will contact accounts both in New York and Philadelphia. Signer & Bryne are national representatives of Screen Broadcast Corp., distributors and producers of short length advertising films. ington. GARFIELD— Rose (formerly Family), transferred to F. C. Weskil by W. L. Talkington. Openings STAXWOOD— Ideal. LIND— Cozy WEST VIRGINIA Change in Ownership CAMDEN-on-GAULEY — Liberty, transferred to H. H. Russell by H. C. Shanklin HUNTINGTON — Mills (formerly Iola), transferred to W. C. Mills by F. C. Shephard. McCOMAS— Mora, transferred to J. A. Little by Pocohontas Coal Co. PETERSBURG— Bridge, transferred to Potomas Valley Amus. Co. — John Hill, Mgr. by C. A. Wagner. PT. PLEASANT— Alpine (formerly State), transferred to Urling & Anderson by Lyric Amus. Co. WHEELING— Virginia, transferred to Wheeling This., Inc., R. T. Kemper Gen. Mgr. by Geo. Shafer. WHITESVILLE — Libertv, transferred to S. Fang by Mrs. Lena Waggoner. Openings HOLDEX — Holden. HUNTINGTON — Classic. LOGAN — Logan. NITRO — Lyric. SHINXSTON— Columbia. TALCOTT— Talcott. WHEELIXG— Virginia. Closings BERW1ND— Berwind. JUNIOR— Junior. MILTON— Virginian. X'EWBURG— Crystal. N O R T O N— Norton. PARKERSBURG— Palace ; Lincoln. WISCONSIN Change in Ownership MILWAUKEE — Ogden, transferred to Boblyn Theatrical Enterprises. Openings MEDFORD— Avon. Closings OSHKOSH— Grand Opera House. WASHINGTON ISLAND— Nelson's Hall. WESTFIELD — Opera House. WYOMING Closings RELIANCE— Bungalow. ALASKA Change in Ownership UNALASKA — Blue Fox, transferred to John Fletcher by Mrs. Victoria Gardner. Pioneer Is Recruiting Stock Company Players West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Merian C. Cooper, executive vice-president of Pioneer, is recruiting a company of stock players for work in 10 Technicolor features to be released during the next two years. The first two of the proposed pictures will be released through RKO and the balance by United Artists. Charles Collins and Steffi Duna, currently making "Dancing Pirate," are already under optional agreement for the permanent playing company, and John Ford has been engaged to direct "The Life of Custer" by the end of the year. Building 3 20th-Fox Exchanges Construction of a new exchange building in Des Moines will begin about May 15, according to 20th Century-Fox reports of new building and modernization work. The Des Moines structure is of one-story design for occupancy by Sept. 30. Work on a new exchange building in Denver is expected about May 1 and remodeling of the Salt Lake City exchange is expected before summer. A new building is also expected in St. John, pending outcome of negotiations for joint sharing with Warner Bros, branches. Ray Conner Back on Job Ray Conner, manager of the Palace, New York, is back on the job after recovering from an appendectomy.