Movie Age (1927)

OCTOBER 1, 1927. PAGE 11 F. Trummer, Reformed Criminal, Shows Slides and Speaks at Theatres Frank (Monk) Trummer, popular re¬ formed criminal, is making a tour of the country speaking and showing slides of scenes at prison in an attempt to put before the public the horrors of a prison life and to give a warning to young boys who are tempted to lives of crime. Trummer has spoken at several the¬ atres and proved so great a success that he overshadowed the rest of the bill. He has letters from the managers of theatres where he appeared, praising his stunt and confirming the enthusi¬ astic response of the audiences. In his talk Trummer describes his life as a prize-fighter and as a criminal, his 75 arrests, his horrible experience with the “third degree,” and finally his reform. All of this interesting life is related in detail in “The Crooked Path,” a small book which Trummer wrote. Any one wishing to get in touch with him can find him at 5816 R St., So. Omaha. Cohen Remodels Theatre At Council Bluffs Morris Cohen of the Strand Theatre at Council Bluffs is remodeling both the interior and exterior of the house. The work will probably be completed in about a month without the house being closed for the remodeling. Rubenthaler Opens Show Here Mr. Rubenthaler, former exhibitor at Orleans, Neb., has decided to try his luck in Omaha, and opened the Rohlff Theatre on Leavenworth street last Sunday. Booth Selling for F B O Mr. Booth, who recently operated a theatre at Belle Plaine, la., was on the road last week as salesman for F B O. Mr. Booth and his brother run three theatres in Nebraska City but at pres¬ ent he is getting some experience as a salesman so he will know both sides of the story. Film Board Resolution At the meeting of the Film Board of Trade on September 19, the following resolution was passed: NO MEMBER OF THE OMAHA FILM BOARD OF TRADE WILL ENCOURAGE THE DISTRIBUTION OR EXHIBITION OF PICTURES BEING ADVERTISED SALACIOUSLY UNDER THE GUISE OF PSEUDO-SOCIAL-HYGIENE-EDU¬ CATION PICTURES. Jfc 7 x «--ji : CURRENT RELEASES , y v . — — v Week of October 1, 1927 LIBERTY The Man in the Shadow, David Tor¬ rence, (6). Peggies Putters, Kid Comedy, (2). Edgar Guest, Poetic Jewell, (1). MIDWEST By Whose Hand, Ricardo Cortez, (7). Isle of Forgotten Women, Conway Tearle, (7). Working Winnie, Winnie Winkle Comedy, (2). Doughboy, Snub Pollard Comedy, (2). EDUCATIONAL Switches Witches, Felix the Cat, (1). She’s a Boy, Big Boy, (2). F B O Moon of Israel, Special Cast, (8). The Racing Romeo, Red Grange, (7). Peter’s Pan, Beauty Parlor, (2). Newslaff, No. 3, (1). FIRST NATIONAL Rose of the Golden West, Mary Astor, (7). FOX Publicity Madness, Star Cast, (7). Argentina, Fox Variety, (1). METRO-GOLDWYN The Fair Co-ed, Marion Davies, (7). The Lighter That Failed, Charley Chase, (2). PARAMOUNT Figures Don’t Lie, Esther Ralston, (6). Shooting Irons, Jack Luden, (6). Tired Wheels, Krazy Kat, (1). PATHE The Hawk of the Hills, No. 6, (2). The River of Doubt, Aesop Fables, (1). A Gold-Digger of Weepah, Billy Bevan, (2). Outwitting Time, Grantland Rice, (1). UNITED ARTISTS College, Buster Keaton, (7). UNIVERSAL Wolf’s Trail, Dynamite, (5). Silk Stockings, Laura La Plante, (6). The Mechanical Cow, Oswald, (1). A Battle Scared Hero, Andy Gump, (2). The Newlyweds Surprise, Snookums, (2). Into the Web, Hayden Stevenson, (2). Society Breaks, (2). On Special Duty, Fred Gilman, (2). WARNER BROTHERS Sailor Izzy Murphy, George Jessel, (6). First Gayety Comedy to Be Shown Soon Tom North, Special Representative for Topics of the Day, Aesops Fables, and Gayety Comedies all produced by affiliated companies composed of east¬ ern vaudeville magnets, is in Omaha arranging for showings of “Should a Man Tell” the first of the Gayety com¬ edies to be released. Masonic nights are in order for this comedy and it is reported a corking good picture. i Give your patrons the best — use the STRONG REFLECTOR ARC LAMPS and SUN-LIGHT SCREENS For Sale By Service Theatre Supply Co. C. E. JONES, General Manager 303 No. 16th St. Omaha, Nebr. Phone Atlantic 6375 Help Yourself by helping the other fellow — Send Us Your Exploitation Stunts and Ideas Regularly.