Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

542 Motion Picture News A view of the Allen theatre, Cleveland. Ohio, showing the great possibilities in procenium design. This part of the theatre, from the very nature 1 of its position, demands the closest of inspection by the audience thereby permitting, with care of color scheme and harmony of detail, a most pleas1 ing view from the auditorium Local 306 Holds Enthusiastic Election The annual election of I.A.T.S.E. and Moving Picture Operators Local 306 was held on Wednesday, December 28th, at Mansion Hall, 57 St. Mark’s Place, New York City, with practically the full attendance of close to 1000 members present. Samuel Kaplan was re-elected to the office of President for the ensuing year which will make the fifth consecutive term he will serve the body as chief executive officer. Kaplan’s re-election was unanimous, was effected amid scenes of wildest enthusiasm and with him were returned to office the entire ticket which he sponsored. The office about which centered a hard fought contest was that of Business Agent for the New York district, Samuel Goldfarb in the final balloting being declared elected over David Chaney, his opponent for the important post. Following announcement of the victors of what is considered one of the bitterest campaigns waged in many years in New York’s operator circles, President Kaplan addressed the men. He reviewed the work of the past administration which is practically the same personnel which is to continue. He thanked the men for the opportunity provided by his re-election for the continuance of plans drafted by him and placed in operation during the past year for their betterment. “ It is conceded on every side,” said Mr. Kaplan, “ that an equal condition of harmony be tween exhibitors and operators of Greater New York has never before existed and it is my earnest intention to foster and improve on the advances we have made. I can only interpret my re-election to express approval of my work during the past years. “ Operators have rallied to my support on every important occasion and to a man like myself whose heart is in the work of improving not only conditions for the men but their efficiency as well this is the very best sort of encouragement. “ We all have begun to realize the value of the work of the educational committee and this must go on with renewed vigor. It has been said too often that the only time the operators as a body come to the attention of the organized exhibitors is when the operators are seeking more money. The school sessions every second and fourth Wednesday of the month are a direct contradiction to this malicious statement and I have had assurance from the exhibitor body that the work we are doing to increase efficiency of our operators by keeping abreast of new developments is appreciated by the exhibitors and is being duplicated by other locals.” Officers of Local 306 for the year 1922 are as follows: Samuel Kaplan, President; Richard Weiss, Vice-President; Abraham Horowitz, Recording Secretary; Harry I. Sherman, Financial Secretary, M. Lewis, Treasurer; Samuel Goldfarb, Business Agent, N. Y. Dist., and Simon Terr, Business Agent, Brooklyn Dist. Cooperstown House Opens Erected at a cost of $60,000, Smalley’s The aler opened at Cooperstown, N. Y., recently, The house, located on Main street, has a seating capacity of 850. It is one of the most modernly equipped houses in that section of New York; state. The outside measurements of the Smalley Theatre are 46x140. The building was constructed of hollow tile and tapestry brick under the direction of Architect J. C. Cummings. Road shows, moving pictures and vaudeville will be run. Gordon-heating system is used in the house. All parts of the theatre are connected by intercommunicating phones. Simplex machines project the picture to a Gold Fibre screen at a distance of 104 feet The theatre has its own power and lighting plant at the rear of the main building. The theatre is owned and operated by Willian/ Smalley. Impress upon your helpers the religion of politeness, as a theatre will ofttimes have a stigma cast upon it in the manner in which its helpers act on duty. Avoid placing obstructions in the exits, and above all use extreme care in handling inflammable films; also be sure to have a reliable fire extinguisher in the operating room.