Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

776 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 16. front and improvements to the lobby of that theatre. The Mitchell H. Mark Realty Corporation, owners of the Strand Theatre, Brooklyn, will erect a large theatre at Fulton street and Rockwell place, that city. It will seat 4,500. The Modern Yiddish Theatre Company of Manhattan has been incorporated with a capital of $6,000 by I. Dearman and A. and M. Schwartz. The Colonia Theatre of Norwich has been re-opened with the first special attraction since it was damaged by fire recently. Although the big attraction was the renowned Paulists Choir of Chicago, less than 500 people attended, on account of an unfounded rumor that the theatre is not entirely safe. The Simplesimon Photoplay Company of Manhattan has been incorporated with a capital of $5,000 by Roger E. Chaudon, Edw. F. Hunt and Gertrude A. Decamp, all of New York City. A new theatre will be erected in New York City by B. S. Moss, at the corner of Broadway and One Hundred and Eighty-first street. The Olympic Theatre Operating Company of Buffalo has been incorporated with a capital stock of $75,000 by Morris Slotkin, Herbert L. Himes and Matthew W. Weimer, all of Buffalo. The Colonial Theatre of Norwich was slightly damaged by fire. The loss is not estimated. The Henry Miller Theatre Corporation of Woodhaven has been incorporated for $25,000 by R. B. Fenner and R. S. Biship, both of Woodhaven. The Trans-Russian Film Corporation of Yonkers has been incorporated by H. G. Kosch and L. and S. Krellberg, with a capital stock of $10,000. The Movie Film Exchange of Manhattan has been incorporated with a capital of $5,000 by D. E. Isenstein and A. and R. Frank. The Ess-Tee Amusement Corporation, Inc., of Brooklyn, has been incorporated with a capital of $5,000 by Hyman Slafkes, Joseph Kessler and Samuel Sherman, of New York City. The Unexcelled Film Laboratories and Studios Company, Inc., of Yonkers, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000 by J. E. Cavanaugh, J. B. Brown and C. J. Volpe of New York City. The Personal Motion Picture Corporation of Manhattan has been incorporated by L. Broom, W. H. Adams and G. J. Vestner, with a capital stock of $10,000. The Catholic Art Association, a corporation organized under the laws of Virginia, has been granted authority to conduct business in the state of New York. Nebraska The Gem Theatre of Ord has been sold to Wesley Mansfield. W. H. Jones of Dunning has leased the opera house in Merna from Mr. Logan. Manager Severns of the Crescent Theatre at Holdredge has installed a Simplex projection machine. This will enable him to present a much clearer cut picture than heretofore. M. S. Hill will erect a theatre at Greensboro. Ohio Work has commenced on rebuilding the Auditorium Theatre which was destroyed b-» fire last fall. The work will cost $150,000. Andrew Dobos has leased the theatre at Wade Park, Cleveland, from Mary E. Cowan. The Majestic Theatre of Middletown has been remodeled and a second machine installed, so that the Majestic now ranks among the best in the city. A theatre will be erected at Geneva for the Manheim-Wolcott Amusement Company, by Jennie M. Gregory. A new, thoroughly modern theatre has been erected at Pioneer, which has a seating capacity of 325 persons. The Reel Picture Theatre, located at East Ninth street, Cleveland, has been sold to Lewis Zeffer by George W. Hausheer for a consideration of $10,000. Kenneth Longley and Russel Johnson of McConnelsville have been employed as managers of the theatre owned by George H. Bain. Oklahoma A new theatre will be erected at Okmulgee by the W. C. Hendrick Construction Company of Dallas, Tex., which will cost $50,000. The Orpheum Theatre Company of Oklahoma City has been incorporated with a capital of $20,000 by George M. Green, H. L. McCracken and Chas H. Woods. Pennsylvania The Colonial Theatre, 712 Braddock avenue, Pittsburgh, has been damaged by fire to the amount of $1,500. The Minerva Theatre in lower Fifth avenue, Pittsburgh, will be extended to Oliver avenue, which will increase its seating capacity to 500. The Hippodrome Theatre of Reading was slightly damaged by fire recently. Gustavus C. Seidel has sold his moving picture theatre at 4545-7 Lancaster avenue to Richard C. Ellis. South Carolina The Greenville Amusement Company of Greenville has been incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000 by W. C. Cleveland, A. L. Mills and S. A. Quinnery. The Rialto Amusement Company of Greenville has been incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000 by W. C. Cleveland, A. L. Mills and S. A. Quinnery. The Sevier Amusement Company of Greenville has increased its capital stock to $50,000. Improvements will be made to the Bijou Theatre, Anderson, S. C, .which will cost $5,000. Texas August J. Weilbacher of San Antonio will erect a new moving picture theatre and vaudeville house in that city to cost $3,500. Plans have been prepared for the erection of the Ellenay Theatre for Andreas & Lewis on the present site of the Munday building, El Paso. The Trinity Theatre Company of Dallas has been incorporated by E. H. Hulsey, Herschel Stuart and Harry B. Hearn, with a capital stock of $3,000. Fire damaged the Hancock Opera House at Austin to the extent of $25,000. Work has begun on the Liberty Theatre to be opened at Camp McArthur. The Kyle Theatre building at Beaumont has been damaged by fire. Loss about $30,000. Utah Incorporation papers for operating the Hippodrome Theatre, Salt Lake City, have been filed by Jasper Fletcher, Jr., Arthur A. Allen and H. L. Shilbey, all of Salt Lake City. Virginia A Liberty theatre will be erected at Camp Stuart, Newport News, with a seating capacity of 3,000. Jake Wells will erect a Colonial theatre at Richmond with a seating capacity of 1,500. Washington A $500,000 theatre will be erected at Camp Lewis, Tacoma. Wisconsin A deal has been made between the Eagle Theatre Corporation and August Berkholtz whereby the latter assumes control of the Eagle Theatre. The Bandbox Theatre of Madison has been damaged by fire. William M. Roob, manager of the Grand Theatre at Port Washington, is now also manager of the opera house of' that city. Constance Talmadge, Select star, who is taking a vacation after a strenuous round of picture making lasting several months. Exchange Man Makes Record H. A. Rathner, manager of the Minneapolis branch of Select pictures, has returned to Minneapolis following a brief visit at the home office in New York. Mr. Rathner doubled the business of the Minneapolis branch through a big campaign from February 23 to March 23. He accomplished this record with the help of five salesmen, Ted Karatz, S. Rathner, Frank Worner, Mark Ross and W. W. Evans.