Moving Picture World (Dec 1915)

December 25, 1915 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 2455 IF"! IN/1 EI IM SITUATIONS WANTED. CANADIAN MANAGER— At liberty. Highclass man of ideas. Wile pianist. An > Xpert cameraman with complete equipment. Local pictures a specialty, Go anywhere. Bird, 211 No. Harold St.. Fort William, Ont.. Can. MANAGER — Thoroughly cjmpetent and reliable. Seven years' experience, pictures and vaudeville. References and bond. Will go anywhere. Address P. H. Irion, i'aris, lenu. EXPERIENCED — Seven year film exchange manager, with largest program releasing concerns. Now open tor good position. Can furnish the best o£ references, credentials and bond. Address M., care M. P. World, N. Y. City. OPERATOR — And wife pianist. Joint salary $25. Experienced. Best references. Experienced, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. TRAP DRUMMER— Sight reader of seven years' experience. Can handle anything. At liberty January first. A-l bell player and xylophone soloist. Have a set of the finest drums, traps, etc., obtainable. Concert xylophone which I know how to use. Want a position with parties who know and appreciate a high-class performer. Can furnish references as to my ability, reliability and character. No boozer. Will go anywhere. No ticket to responsible parties. A. F. of M., D. G. Gardiner, Lafayette, Ind. A-l — Theatrical pianist and director. Specialty vaudeville and pictures. Sober, reliable Charles Jerreld, 1205 Hampden St., Holyoke, Mass. CAMERAMAN — Experienced, studio, industrial, laboratory work. Desires permanent position reliable company. Moderate salary. Industrial, 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 East Washington St., Chicago, 111. WANTED — An experienced scenario writer, with executive ability, capable of taking charge of Manuscript Department of one of the largest producing companies. Strictly confidential. Answer letter only, giving phone. H. Trowbridge, Hotel Knickerbocker, N. Y. City. WANTED — First class musician for motion pictures. Familiar with Wurlitzer Orchestra. State salary in first letter. Princess Theater, Henderson, N. C. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. MOVING PICTURE BUYERS— If you contemplate starting in business anywhere, send for our list which is the largest and most comprehensive moving picture list in the country, free for the asking. Lewis, Moving Picture Broker, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. THEATERS WANTED. WANTED — Theater in city not less fifteen thousand. Nothing too large or too dead, but must have the makings of Paramount or Triangle picture house. J. M. Blanchards, Millville, N. J. 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. THEATERS FOR SALE OR RENT. ONLY SHOW— Town 1,000. Reason for selling, too much other business. For particulars. Electric Theater, Curtis, Neb. MOVIE — With modern brick building. Seating capacity 900, ten cents admission. Equipped for road shows, eight dressing rooms, stage scenery. Present owner seven years. Price $23,000. $3,000 down. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buflalo, N. Y. MOVIE. — Erie, Pa. One of the largest and bandsome=t day and night movies. Seating capacity 650. Modern equipment. Out of town client authorized us to make sacrifice of this $10,000 proposition for $7,000. Terms. Weekly expenses ab^ut $185. Receipts $250-$300 week. Lewis. r,S0 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo. N. Y. BUFFALO MOVIE — Residential location. Seating capacity 350. Modern building. Expenses about $100 week, receipts about $250 week. With real estate complete $15,000; without real estate $3,500. Lewis, 5S0 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. ONLY REGULAR — 5 and 10 cent movie theater in city of 20,000. Location heart of business district. Three yeaf lease. Open 1.30 to 11 P. M., seven davs per week. Guaranteed to make net cost and more in one year. Don't write unless you have $7,000 rash and mean business. One or two weeks trial. A. Engle, Owner, Fort Dodge, la. ROCHESTER, N. Y.— One of the largest and handsomest movies. Fully equipped, seating capacity over SOU. Two UA Power's motor driven machines, $750 Grand piano, automatic ticket machine, brass trauies, chimes ; cheap rent, long and favorable lease. Price $3,500. $1,500 down. Lewis, 580 Ellicott So... Iluilalo, N. Y. MOVIE — In town of about i5,0U0. This house is running seven days and seven nights week. Main street location, transient trade only. Weekly expenses, Including $-10 manager, about $120 Receipts will run $40O-$5O0 week. Price $0,000. Lewis. 580 Ellicott Sq.. Buffalo, N. Y. MUVIE — One of the most successful movies in town of about 250,000. The leading and the most congested main street location. Daily expenses about $45, receipts will run $6o-$125 day. Business can be improved. Positively worth $15,0U0. Will sacrifice for $7,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. MOVIE — The largest and most successful fireproof movie running seven matinees and evenings to capacity houses. Seating capacity about 1,700. Profits will average $12.00O-$17,O00 year. Can be increased to $30,000 year. This enterprise could not be duplicated for $125.1)00. Price $90,000. $20,000 cash will swing the deal. Here is an opportunity for one or two men to make a fortune. Lewis, 5S0 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. MOVIE — The only one in successful manufacturing town of about 4,000. Admission ten cents. Weekly expenses less than $60. Receipts about $150. Price for real estate and equipment $10,000, half cash, or will sell the business for $3,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. TWO OF THE LARGEST— And best equipped movies in town of 35,000. The monopoly of the town. Weekly receipts $800-$l,000. Weekly expenses about half. One of the houses could be converted into 10-15c. bouse under proper management, which should increase the receipts about $300 week. Positively worth $20,000; will sacrifice for $12,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. MOVIE — Buffalo, workingmen's settlement. Seating capacity 340, standing room for about 100. Modern equipment in every detail. Expenses $85 week, receipts $125-$2O0 week. Present owner seven years. Price $12,500: $3,000 down. Or will sell business alone for $3,500. Terms. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. MOVIE— Syracuse, N. Y. The most handsome and one of the largest and best paying propositions in the country. Weekly expenses, Including manager, $355 week, receipts $6O0-$S00 week. During holidays as high as $1,000. Price $35,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq., Buffalo, N. Y. MOVIE — Brick, corner location. Seating capacity about 400. Modern equipment. Disagreement of partners has caused the house to be closed. The best neighborhood In Buffalo. Positively worth $18,000. Price $9,000. Lewis, 580 Ellicott Sq.. Buffalo, N. Y. SALE OR RENT— In Bridgeport. Busiest city in New England. Modern motion picture theater, complete outfit, located on Main Street. Seats 700. Sunday performances allowed. Inquire D. Schine, 771 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. EQUIPMENT WANTED. WANTED — 500 opera chairs, upholstered or veneer. Will buy any place. Send Information. Movie, care M. P. World, N. Y. City. 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. PARTICULAR EXHIBITORS USE "AMBERLUX LENS FILTERS." 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. FOR SALE — New or second hand opera chairs for miving picture theaters at a bargain. Crescent Film Exchange, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. LARGE STOCK of used moving picture machines— all kinds — also opera and folding chairs at about half regular price; all goods guaranteed in first-class condition, shipped subject fo inspection. Lears Theater Supply Co., 500 Chestnut St.. St. Louis. Mo. FOR SALE — Complete equipment, any quantity, new pnd second-hand for moving picture theaters, furnished nt short notice. Specializing Powers' machines. W. H. Latimer, 308 Lackawanna Ave . Scranton. Pa. "AMBERLUX" Lens Filters improve projection 100 per cent. Let me prove it. Price $350 W. n Wnrner. Columbus. Ohio. SPOT CASH— For your chairs, wlmrcver they are located. Two thousand vpneer. 71X1 leather, 400 plush for sale. Empire Exchange. Corning, N. Y rOMPEXS\RPS— 110 volt Ml. 220 volt S49. Power's and Slmnlox machines. Alden, 812 Waln»t St.. Philadelphia. Pa. FORT WVYNE COVPENS \ RCS— For sale 133 cycle. 110 vilt. A. C. Run less than 300 hours $35 cash. Immediate delivery. H E Sechrlst, 136 No. 12th St. Philadelphia, Pa. BDISON'8 EXHIBITIONS— $50 ai,d up. Type U $»u. V0\2 Monograph, nearly new, *i-~>. i»o Powers 0.\ suar anieed. Wlctaiu Pllm i supply Co., Wichita, OPERA AND FOLDING CHAIRS— New and second hand. Special often : 400 leather upred $1.00 each. -'.'""J opera 75c up, peri/udition. i table. Maple folding 35c. New up. ra nil. up. Atlas Sculiug ■1 Fifth Ave, N. Y. city. TOR SALE — Power'! -No. ■"• complete $45. Kimball Exhaust lan S40. Brand new Simples mechanism $110. Edison Economizer $20. Exblbltors' Exchange, Room 403, llo West 4utb St., N. Y. City. FOR SALE — Rebuilt machines. Motiograpb, 11)08, 860. Edison Exhibition, SOS. P 0. Silo. Power's No. 5, $75. Motiograpb, 1011, $125. A-l condition guarauteeu ; ui..n> I Write lor catalog and list. Amusement Supply Co., KiO-lI No. Fifth Ave.. Chicago, 111. WAR FLAGS— All nations, 5 ft. X •>> ft. Non fading $2 each. Ballyhoo the front and inside when showing war pictures. A. Stone, 1 15 West 45th St., N. Y. City. FOR SALE — About sixty-five pair roller skates, some new, others slightly used. Wluslows, Barney & Berry, Henly. S. S. Btei Henderson, N. C CAMERAS WANTED. CASH PAID for standard makes of moving picture cameras. Send complete description, lull particulars and lowest cash price considered. All shipments C. O. D., subject to examination. Motion Camera Exchange, 1124 Field Annex, Chicago, ill. CAMERAS FOR SALE. NEW MODEL No. 4 Plttman Prof, camera 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. HEAVY AND LIGHT TRIPODS— Also cameras and shutters for motion pictures. Hoover, 10 East 14th St.. N. Y. City. SAVE MONEY— Pittman, 400 foot magazines, automatic dissolve, changeable frame line, F. 3.5 lens, worth $250, sell for $200. Ray, 326 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City. FILMS WANTED. WANTED — Four, five and six reel features for export. Also comedies. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45tb St., N. Y. City. FILMS FOR SALE OR RENT. FOR SALE — Five hundred comedies, westerns and features with 1, 3, 6 sheet mounted paper. Shipped subject to examination. Write for list. National Feature Film Co., 408 Jackson St., Sioux City. Iowa. 200 REELS with posters $3.00 per reel up. Also Charley Chaplin comedies. Send for li^t. Wichita Film & Supply Co., Wichita, Kans. WAR STUFF— Choice scenes of all sides to put "Punch" into your War pictures. Action — Action — Action, nothing but action. New prints 10c. a foot. Send for list. A Stone, 145 West 45th St.. N. Y. City. FEATURES — With paper. Exceptionally low prices. Commercials with paper $5. Send for lists. Peerless Film Co., Inc., 145 West 45th St., N. Y. City. "PASSION PLAY," "Pilgrims Progress," "Ten Nights in Barroom" Eureka Film Co., 121 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh. Pa. 100 — Single reels, $1 per reel. 100 single reels with five to twenty sheets of paper, $3 per reel. Also two reel subjects and big features. Donald Campbell, 145 West 45th St.. N. Y. City. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. WANTED — A pipe organ. Must be equipped with Vox Humana chimes. Want to hear from owners of second hand instruments and manufacturers. J. J. Hegman. Temple, Tex. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. FOR SALE— Drumona. bought in October, 1915. Reason for selling, have Installed Orchestrion. Demonstration any mornine by appointment. Apply Theater, 258 St. Ann's Ave., Bronx, N. Y. City. MISCELLANEOUS. WE BUY and sell new and second hand moving picture machines, opera chairs and films. Crescent Film Exc, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill. SCENARIOS — Highest prices paid for good sinelc reel scenarios. If not accepted returned immediately. Malibu Motion Picture Co., Santa M n n ■ a Pal. SCENARIOS — Typewritten for $1 per reel, and promptly returned Thomas B. Lutes, Photoplaywrieht, Rnhbinsville. N. J. CHASING LETTER— And cartoon titles and advertisements made to order 17c. foot upwards. Ray, 320 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.