Motion Picture Herald (Apr-Jun 1931)

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May 9 , 19 3 1 MOTION PICTURE HERALD 73 FIFTEEN MORE NEW MEMBERS! H. J. SILER manages the Whittier Theatre in Whittier, Cal., and comes to the Club proposed for membership by our Regional Chairman Wally Butler. A recommendation from Wally is all that we need right now, "H. J.," but we expect to hear from you regarding your work in your next letter. And why not include a photo and a little dope on your self so that we can give you a regular introduction? Wear Yoiir Club Pin! ! ! GEORGE A. DOWDLE is the owner and manager of the Alamento Theatre in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Like the other showmen who do buying and booking, Mr. Dowdle makes it a point to keep a close touch on his public so that he can sense their likes and dislikes towards pictures. The same is true of his show-selling. So let's have some of it, George. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! JOHN W. SHIVELY is manager and projectionist of the New Theatre in Mifflinburg. Pa. His is quite an unusual job, for between show times he sells the film. Then he runs them. We think that he'll be able to furnish us with some interesting information on the way he keeps the crowds coming to the house and we hope to see it soon. How about it, John? • Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! BILL PASSON manages the Von Ritz Theatre in Bedford, Ind., and comes to the Club recommended by R. L. Nellis. And when Nellis recommends you. Bill, that's all we need at this writing. But we do expect you to become an active member. Which should be easy for you, considering that "R. L." tells us you are a corking showman. Oke? CLUB EMBLEM PIN!!! Use This Blank: Managers' Round Table Club 1790 Broadway, New York Kindly send me, postpaid, Club pins, for which I enclose payment at $1.00 per pin. Member Theatre Address City State . GEORGE W. LEECH manages the Paso Robies Theatre in Paso Robles, Cal. A showman from the sunny shores of California, George, is to our mind, an active showman. And we are basing our observations, not on personal observance, but on past performances from the Coast. We feel that you, too, will want to be represented often; so when you send in your next contribution, how about including a photo and a little dope on yourself. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! RAY BRENNER manages the Princess Theatre in Newcastle, Indiana. The Princess is a pretty little house and Ray takes a great deal of interest in seeing that the house is kept filled. Which, after all, isn't a strange characteristic. Well, Raj', we want to extend you a welcome into the Club, and we hope that with your next contribution you'll include a photograph. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! W. A. HESTON is the assistant manager of the Publix Stanley Theatre in West Palm Beach, Fla. He comes to the Club proposed by our Regional Chairman, Earle Holden, and when Earle says oke, "W. A."— it's oke. Keep us posted on what you are doing to help your manager sell his shows so that from time to time we can report your progress. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! FRANCIS B. SCHLAX manages the Vogue Theatre in Kenosha, Wis. He is the latest showman from this enterprising spot to hook up with the Managers' Round Table Club, and we extend him a welcome. Let's hear from you real soon, Francis, and why not include your photograph in your next contribution? Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! CHARLES HAYMAN is the manager of the Victory Theatre in Sfin Jose, Cal. He is another live-wire who hails from this San Jose district on the Coast. We number quite a few showmen from your section, Charlie, and we are glad to count you among them. Keep us posted on your work so that we can pass it along. ■ Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! ROBERT ROSE sends along his application for membership in the Club and notifies us that he is now manager of the Lincoln Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. We know Maurice Brown, Robert, who used to manage your house, and next time you see him pass along our regards. At present he's down at the Sheldon, Sheepshead Bay. That's a good little house you have Bob and one that has existed in the face of stif¥ competition for a long time. Let us know what you are doing in the way of coaxing in the shekels. Oke? Wear Your Club Pin ! ! ! EDWARD A. HUSSONG is the assistant manager of the New Stanford Theatre, Palo Alto, Calif., and is proposed ft^r Club membership by Tom Kane. You all know Tom, manager of the Sequoia, Redwood City. When Tom sends in a name it generally happens that his protege is shortly destined to become a full-fledged manager. We will look forward to the announcement of this big event, E. A. In the meantime, let us know what you are doing to help put shows over at the New Stanford. Wear Your Club Pin ! ! ! JULIAN HARVEY is in charge of the National Theatre, San Jose, Calif., a house with no circuit affiliations. Julian forwards his application to the Club and promises to become an active member. Lots of live show tips coming in from your section of the country, Julian, and we are going to count upon you to do your share for the Club. Let's hear from you as to how shows are sent over the top in San Jose. Oke? JOHN MACKENZIE is assistant manager with Paul Binstock at the AstoriaGrand Theatre, Astoria, L. I. Paul introduces him to the Club as "an old timer in show business" and is also sure that he will soon be managing a house. Well, John, with that recommendation we are sure that it won't be long before you will be entitled to hang up a Club membership certificate. Let's go! And keep us posted as to your activities with Paul. Wear Your Club Pin! ! ! CHRISTOPHER W. McHALE is the assistant manager of Warner Bros. Palace Theatre, Lawrence, Mass., and he is proposed for Club membership by Howard Pettengill, manager. McHale has been in the theatre business for the past four years and before going with the Palace was assistant manager at the Publix Colonial Theatre, Haverhill, Mass. Christopher, the Club welcomes you and expects that you will keep it posted as to your doings in Lawrence. Howard tells us that you are an experienced assistant, so we will look forward to soon announcing your promotion. Wear Your Club Pin ! ! ! ■ JOSEPH R. ROSENFIELD manages the Fox Modjeska Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis., and the Club extends to him the familiar pat on the back for sending in his application. That's a live show town you are in, J. R., so we will expect you to become a regular contributor to these columns. Lots of other Round Tablers in your community— give them our best regards when you meet them in your rounds. And keep us posted about your doings in Milwaukee. Oke? JOIN NOW!! Here's the Blank Application For Membership In "MANAGERS' ROUND TABLE CLUB" Hey, "Chick": Please enroll me in the Club and send me my framed certificate. Name Position Theatre Address City State (Mail to 1790 Broadway, New York) WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?