Moving Picture World (Oct 1915)

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October 2, 1915 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 155 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Advertisements, three cents per word, cash with order; 50 cents minimum; postage stamps accepted. SITUATIONS WANTED. MANAGER of laboratory; foreman, research, or any special line of work calling for unusual motion picture experience. Distance no objectionbest of references. Trent, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. MOVING" PICTURE DIRECTOR at liberty. Just returned from England. A. S. E., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. PHOTOGRAPHER wishes position as camera or laboratory man. A. Karpin, 794 Hewitt Place, Bronx, N. Y. City. MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR now open for position. Practically all of the last ten years devoted to projection. Nearly two years in last place. Married and a reliable man in every respect. With the experience that guarantees perfect projection. Unquestionable references. Ohio or Michigan preferred. Nothing too large, nothing too small. Address H. E. W., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. AT LIBERTY — Operator and electrician with eight years' experience. Will go anywhere on approval and if I do not prove to be a firstclass operator it will cost you nothing. Strictly sober and reliable. Best of reference. Can join on wire. Address Elmer Lawrence, Gen. Del., Easton, Pa. . YOUNG MAN, technically experienced, business ability, A-l references, desires steady position managing laboratory. Write G. H., care Leroy, 268 West 39th St., N. Y. City. SCENARIO WRITER — Experienced man, wishes position with reliable company. Is expert in adaptations and revisions. K., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. MOVING PICTURE OPERATOR— Satisfaction guaranteed. M., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. MR. EXHIBITOR — If you need a first-class manager who will put your house on a paying basis and guarantee results — then I'm your man. Will go anywhere, but must be six months or longer job. References exchanged. Guarantee, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. AT LIBERTY— October 20th, A-l advance or booking agent. I get results. State offer in first letter. References exchanged. Advance, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. IDEAS — Young man, twenty-nine, full of ideas, wishes to break into M. P. business. At present holding responsible job in building trade. Expert bookkeeper and general business experience. If you are looking for hustler write. Ambitious, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR — Ten years' stage experience. Two years' screen experience. Good detail man. Can play heavy character ; age thirty-five. Will go anywhere. Assistant, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. HELP WANTED. FREE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE— We have had numerous inquiries for camera operators from all parts of the United States. Therefore, we are going to keep a register of applications for the accommodation of our patrons. Cameramen desiring a change are invited to send their names together with references and complete particulars for registration. No charge for this service. Universal Camera Co., 25 E. Washington St., Chicago, 111. WANTED — An organist capable of handling a first-class three-manual Casavant organ, built within the past year into the best motion picture theater in a city of ninety thousand in the middle west. To a good brilliant concert organist able to play the pictures properly, a good salary and steady position is offered. Address Brilliant Organist, care M. P. World, Chicago, 111. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. FOR SALE — Film exchange, active, profitable, in operation. 40 features, 100 single reels. Chaplins. A. Z., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. FOR SALE OR LEASE — Moving picture plant. Beautiful hotel buildings, seven acres beautiful trees, flowers and foliage. Also ocean scenery. Climate permits taking pictures winter and summer. Always sunshine in Southern California. Will put plant into company established or one that is being organized. Address Attorney, 1026 California Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. THEATERS WANTED. CASH FOR YOUR MOVIE— I am a practical, successful moving picture broker. Seventeen years of continuous success. Selling upwards of one million dollars' worth annually, sales, exchanges and leases. Lewis, the Moving Picture Broker, Established 1896. Offices, 578-80 Ellicott Sq.. Buffalo. N. Y. WANTED — To rent or buy, a moving picture theater or opera house. Must stand rigid investigation. Address H., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT. FOR SALE — Up-to-date picture show, equipped. Only theater, city of two thousand. Cheap if sold at once. Best reasons lor selling. Write for particulars. Doing nice business. Star Theater, Madisonville, Tex. NEVER — In the history of the moving picture business was there such an opportunity on the market as we are offering today. One of the largest and handsomest photoplay houses in city of over 100,000, central part of New York State. Open day and night ; large columns, eight mahogany doors, mirrors ; size of theater about 50x1(5. 800 seats; 50 box seats. Our client recently improved this theater at the cost of upward of $20,000 ; positively worth $50,000. Personal reasons compels owner to sacrifice this great money maker tor $26,500. Weekly expenses year round will not exceed $340. Receipts will run $475-$70O week. Trial one week or one month to any bona-nde buyer. We can get you a partner or manager ; or incorporate a company. Get busy, a chance like this may never appear before you again. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buttalo, N. Y. FOR RENT OR SALE— In Pittsfield, Mass., 40,000 inhabitants, movie, 650 seats. Full new equipment. Write for particulars, Leo Zander, Pittsfield, Mass. FOR SALE — Only theater in North Dakota County Seat of nearly 1,500. Doing splendid business. Private reason for selling, not "sickness" nor "other business." Making money. No opposition of any kind nor likely to be. Big territory. Fine crops. Complete equipment, including motor drive, mirror screen, light plant, etc. Snap, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. FOR SALE— Only movie town of 2,800. 220 seats. Radium screen, Powers 6A machine, light plant, heating plant and buildings, good location. I have knocked out 28 competitors in eight years, so opposition don't bother. Am going to the expositions. Inventories $9,000, will sell for $5,600 for quick sale this month. Oscar Anderson, Newberry, Mich. FOR RENT — The Standard Theater, Cincinnati. Seats 400 on first floor, 400 in balcony and 300 in gallery. In addition there are 12 boxes, seating 4 each. Large stage 26 feet deep, with Proscenium opening 26x30 feet. Address C. G. Neff, 201 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. A MODERN, complete, up-to-date moving picture or vaudeville theater seating one thousand in city of 24,000, in central New York State. Modern equipment, fully equipped stage. Reasonable lease. Running every day. $10,000 cash. Investigate. Particulars by addressing Theater Opportunity, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. THEATER AND THEATER BUILDING— One of the best (300 seats). In growing Chicago neighborhood. Open to rigid investigation. Making good money. Will take $6,500 cash, balance same as rent. This is absolutely a bona fine proposition. Agents save stamps. Address P. S., 428 So. Harvey Ave., Oak Park, 111. EQUIPMENT WANTED. WANTED TO BUY— Second hand A. C. to D. C. converter or motor generator set ; must be in good working condition and cheap. Wagner's or Fort Wayne preferred. L. J. Bodie, 251 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. WANTED— 300 to 600 opera chairs. Airdome or veneer. Equipment, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. WANTED— Bell & Howell Perforator. Give full particulars. Address Perforator, care M. P. World, Chicago, 111. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. FOR SALE — New and second hand moving picture machines, all leading makes, at reduced prices. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 3.000 — Used opera chairs some as good as new, I can save you money on new or used chairs, steel and cast patterns, standard asbestos booths at cut prices. J. P. Redington, Scranton, Pa. WRITE OR WIRE! — The Lears Theater Supply Co., 509 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo., the largest exclusive theater equipment concern in the West, for seats, all leading makes of moving picture machines, operating booths, curtains and all other theater accessories. Folding chairs, 40c each up. Opera chairs, 60c each up. Moving picture machines, $50 each up. Send them an exact list of your wants and see why they sell everyone. FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chain for moving picture theaters at a bargain. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. OPERA CHAIRS — 350 imitation leather, black ; 1,200 imitation leather, red ; 250 veneer New York ; 400 veneer on D. L. & W. Prompt shipment. Empire Exchange, Corning, N. Y. POWERS 5A MACHINE, in excellent condition ; also a Johns-Manville asbestos booth, absolutely perfect, used fourteen days. Will pass inspection anywhere. Price for both $200. Or will sell separate. H. L. Clark, Millerton, N. Y. FOR SALE — New Fort Wayne compensarc, 60 cycle ; also spot light in good condition. Address R., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. FOR SALE — Ernemann printer almost new, cheap ; or will exchange for Hausmann. Technical Film Co., 345 West 40th St., N. Y. City. DETROIT 6 H. P. ENGINE, Detroit 2 K. W. Dynamo, Powers 110 volt rheostat, all in good shape. Will sell cheap or trade for A. C. compensarc or opera chairs. Address C. E. Tracy, Hunnewell, Mo. ATLAS SEATING CO., 501 Fifth Ave., N. Y. Greatest theater chair bargains ever offered on new and used opera and folding chairs. Write for bargain prices. Booth brand new never unpacked 13' 4" x 8' x 7'. Great bargain. FOR SALE — A new motor drive, latest model Simplex Projector. Excellent condition, equipped complete ; also Johns-Manville standard theater size asbestos metalled booth, and ten reels educational film, new. Bargain. Will sell separately. Address H. J. E., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. RELIGIOUS FILMS, machines, slides, stereopticons. Send for bargain list. W. B. Moore, 713 Masonic Temple, Chicago, 111. CAMERAS FOR SALE. NEW MODEL No. 4 Pittman Prof, earner* now ready. Automatic dissolve, automatic takeup, both directions, 400 ft. magazine. The most up-to-date camera proposition ever placed upon the market. Tripods, lenses, etc. Send for particulars. We also specialize in repairs and improvements in all makes of cameras. R. W. Pittman Co., 394 Canal St., New York City. Phone 5961 Franklin. LATEST professional junior and senior cameras, flexible shafts, printers, perforators winders, measurers, trays, racks, tripods, tilts, cardanopods, companion projectors, diseolvers, lenses optielectromechanical work, filming, titles, America's greatest display, reasonable prices. Pioneer Manufacturer, Patentee. Eberhard Schneider, 219 Second Ave., N. Y. City. MOVING PICTURE CAMERAS bought, rebuilt, sold, exchanged. Send complete description, full particulars and lowest cash price considered. If you wish to buy a second hand camera, get our list. All shipments C. O. D., subject to examination. Motion Camera Exchange, 1124 Field Annex, Chicago, III. SAVE MONEY— Amateur camera, $30. Vista, only $30, with F. 3-5 lens, $60 ; Jure, $50 ; Pittman, Jr., $90; Pittman, $150 and $200; Home Projector, $50 ; printing machine, $25. Ray, 326 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City. NEW WILLIAMSON, professional moving picture camera, Ziess Tessar, two-inch lens, four magazines, extra speed shutter. Professional Williamson tripod, tilting top. All for two hundred twenty-five dollars. Address Bargain, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. FILMS WANTED. WANTED— "Uncle Tom's Cabin" film, in three parts. McDill's Electric Shows. Week Sept. 13-18, Tampa, Kans. Week Sept. 20-25, Galva, Kans. Permanent address 573 Olive St., Galesburg, 111. WANTED, FILMS— "The Man Who Learned," Edison educational dairy picture. Also other educational pictures. Butler, 320 Meridian Life Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. WILL BUY Gambling Exposed, Why Gamblers Win, or any other film pertaining to, or exposing crooked methods of gambling. Kaufman, 406 Schiller Bldg., Chicago, 111. WANTED — Educational and industrial films on Russia ; also Arctics. W. B. Moore, 713 Masonic Temple, Chicago, III. WANTED, FILMS— Scenic, fruit growing, flowers, irrigation, cutting timber, salmon and other Ashing, bucking broncho contests, fjTt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, Columbia River scenery, etc. Cannot use films other than those taken in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Send list, complete description and quote prices. Leffingwell's Travel Talks, 931 Monadnock Block, Chicago, 111. FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT. EDUCATIONAL PICTURES— Jungle, Florida, animal scenes. Prints any length. List free. Tropical Co., 63 Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. FOR SALE — Three reels of German war pictures, oil banner 8x16 and a mechanical front. Big money getter. $130 takes it all. Wm. Salkey, 209 West 125th St., N. Y. City. FOR SALE— Six, five, four and three-reel features complete, posters, $10 a reel ; two-reel features, $10 ; single reels, $2.50 ; posters. Chaplins. Ideal Film Service, 145 West 45th St., N. Y. City.