The House That Shadows Built (1928)

Record Details:

Title:
The House That Shadows Built
Date:
1928
Publisher:
New York: Doubleday
Volume:
The House That Shadows Built
Leaf #:
000116
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 16, 2023
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100 THE HOUSE THAT SHADOWS BUILT afternoon Adolph Zukor, whom Brady knew casually as a small figure in the amusement world, called at the office. “I have heard about Hale’s Tours,” he said, “and I want in.” Brady had several reasons for sitting down and talking it all over. He was struggling for a secure foothold as a theatrical manager. Already Broadway assumed that air of superiority toward the moving picture which held the film back from its destiny for so many years and closed the golden door of opportunity to so many managers. To appear as manager and sole owner of Hale’s Tours might injure his standing. Here was a man willing to acknowledge ownership; and one with experience in small amusements. Further, Zukor proposed an ideal location — 46 Union Square South, next door to the Penny Arcade. Past this row floated of evenings more people who would be likely to patronize a cheap show than past any other in New York. Finally, now that he saw for the first time into the mind of this casual acquaintance, Brady began to conceive for him an admiration which grew stronger with every passing year. “He didn’t talk easily, but he always said something; and I could see that he had a lot of common sense.” Before Zukor left the office, he had bought an equal partnership. Brady was to furnish experience and counsel; Zukor to manage the show. Hastily they installed a “train” at 46 Union Square.