Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1916)

September 30, 1916 MOTION PICTURE NEWS 2031 IWIW[I7!I!IIIII!I!II||I[IIMT1W1 ~ ~ • ~ — in mm . ,._Jia81!luJ^^ AMONG THE EXCHANGES mrnm They're Up and Doing in Philadelphia Exchanges EDW ARD KR.\UPA, proprietor of the Monarch Film Company at 1220 Vine street, Philadelphia, has just acquired the rights to all the Miljer Brothers 101 Ranch releases which are produced in Bliss, Oklahoma. The territory includes eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia. Mr. Kraupa expects to have eight five-reelers a year from the 101 Ranch. The first of these, " Exposition's First Romance," is now on its way East and will be ready for bookings about October 1. Robert Lynch is sure the exhibitors in his territory have found out " the play's the thing" by the avidity with which they are booking his latest Bluebirds. One hundred and ten exhibitors regularly using the Birds is the record at present writing. C. V. Carrick, district manager of the Interstate Film Company, is taking a trip around the exchanges with Clarksburg, West Virginia, as his objective point. Chicago and Pittsburgh were included in his itinerary. Manager Koerpel of the World was found smiling over a message that had just come from the newly reopened Regent theatre. " If such business keeps up on " The Dark Silence " with Clara Kimball Young, people will break down our box office in their mad rush for tickets." A new departure in the World exchange is the contemplated fitting up of a cozy reception room for all exhibitors who drop in. Comfortable chairs, desks, telephones, even a stenographer's service, are all to be placed freely at the disposal of the film guests. The offices of the International Film Service were visited last week by Charles W. Goddard, distinguished playwright and scenario writer. Mr. Goddard has many successful serials to his credit and assisted in the " Mysteries of Myra '' for the International people. " The Perils of Pauline " is also his work. " The Ghost Breaker " and " The Misleading Lady " are other well known works of ]VIr. Goddard's pen. Harry F. Grelle, general manager of the entire territory of the Supreme Film Service, has returned from his western trip. The Supreme, of which George J. Berhoflf is Philadelphia manager, having outgrown its present quarters in the few months of its establishment in the Quaker City, will move next week to larger offices at 256 N. Thirteenth street. Mr. Grelle will in a few days again be on the wing to install the managers in St. Louis and Kansas City. In the latter city one of the best known film men throughout tliat section has been secured, whose name will shortly be announced. Milton D. Krandall, ex-newspaper man and well known in Pennsylvania filmdom, has been appointed special representative from Pittsburgh. Mr. Grelle has just bought the Pennsylvania rights to the " Christian," already well and favorably known throughout the states. ■■ Where are my Children " continues to draw throngs at Atlantic City, the Cort theatre having had to rebook it eight separate times. Manager O. F. Bower was busy last week sorting out Paramount contracts — twentyfive in the past week to be exact. All the Paramounters are eagerly looking forward to the day of remeoval to the new film building at 1219-1223 Vine street, where more roomy quarters will be had. Donald E. Allen has been appointed roadman for eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Although new to the film business Mr. Allen is making quite a success of the venture. Lasky's " Victory of Conscience " passed the censors after some eliminations were made in accordance with the board's requirements and showed to good houses at the Stanley on September 14th, 15th and 16th. Harry F. Scott, Kleine's manager, having just returned from the conference in New York was busy as a bee getting ready for the changes in the office where, on September 16th, all the Selig and Essanay releases are to start being booked through the Kleine office here. The new releases will start in their new home October 1. Earl Booth, former World Film representative, is now with the Louis J. Selznick productions, of which Ben S. Cohen is general manager. While Leon B. Xetter goes to Pittsburgh to open his new offices for the Masterpiece Film Attractions, James M. Ashcroft, assistant general manager, will have charge of the Philadelphia exchange. L. J. Berman of W ashington, formerly connected with V-L-S-E and World Film companies, has been appointed roadman for Masterpiece. T. J. Flynn, former district manager of the Automatic Ticket Selling and Register Company, has connected himself with the Masterpiece Company. The business of the office has been so much increased, it is found necessary to enlarge present quarters. Mr. Netter announces that Annette Kellermann in " Neptune's Daughter " has until further notice withdrawn from bookings. '■ Purity " continues to attract interest and incidentally big business all over NewJersey, where it is shown minus censorship. Fiber and Shea played this picture at the Bayonne, N. J., Opera House and then had a large return patronage. At the Criterion in Atlantic City " Purity " began an indefinite run on September 3 by showing 1400 more entrances than on the previous record. The New Film Corporation whose offices were at 1339 Vine street has gone out of business. Philip Greenberg, manager, will return to New York, his former home. The new Mary Pickford Film Corporation will open a Philadelphia exchange in a prominent part of Vine street. Boyd Cunningham, formerly manager of the Mutual office in Washington will have charge of this exchange. Mianager Given of Triangle has just signed the State theatre of Trenton to use Triangle program exclusively. This theatre has for the past three years been using another prominent program. Manager J. S. Hebrew of V-L-S-E does not anticipate any present changes ia office arrangements due to the shift of the companies in the program. Vitagraph is expected to retain the quarters at 229 X. Twelfth street, while the releases of the other companies will be handled through another exchange. It is anticipated that the Kleine office in Philadelphia will in the future manage the output of Selig, Edison and Essanay. Harry Scott, Kleine manager, was called to New York for a conference at which definite plans for the future were to be formulated. George H. Beihoff, newly appointed manager of the Supreme Feature Film Company, on the very first week of his incumbency booked "The Dumb Girl of Portici " for forty days, through the Stanley Booking Company. This is an unusually large transaction, involving as it does about $4,000. While the theatres showing this picture are not definitely decided on, it is known that three of them will run .for at least a v/eek. Manager Sweigert of International finds business on " Beatrice Fairfax " exceptionally good in spite of continued \varm weather and the paralysis situation. W. E. Smith, president of Famous Players Exchange, is motoring in his car all through the New England States. The tour will end near Lake Placid, N. Y., where Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been spending the summer at the Placid Club. WARNER BOOKS "PURITY" IN 2 THEATRES J. L. Warner has booked the film " Purity." at the Empress theatre in San Francisco, and at the Garrick theatre in Los Angeles.