The Moving picture world (November 1925-December 1925)

December 12, 1925 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 541 New Winnipeg Theatre Appointments IMPORTANT appointments have been made for the three first-class theatres in Winnipeg, Manitoba, operated by Universal on a five-year basis. These are the Lyceum, Starland and College Theatres, the general manager for which is Charles A. Meade. Mr. Meade has appointed A. J. R. Cameron of Winnipeg as house manager of the Lyceum Tlieatre. J. F. Loudon is manager of the Starland Tlieatre and Herbert Walmsley has been made manager of the College Theatre. The Lyceum now opens with new pictures every Saturday in place of Mondays as heretofore. H. 1'^. A^'ilton, iicinsitfrer nf thv .Savoy Theiitre, Hnniilt<»n, Oiitltrio, h»H been leading in the niannKerN* oiiu.s eoinpetition of the Kunioii.s Phiyers <'anafliiiii t'orp., Toronto* ^vhieh <*oneliide>* at ('hri.stiiia.s. Krnie Moule, manatcer of the Brant Theatre, Brantford, Ontario, was leading in the Neoond division of theatres. The Ontario Government has granted a company charter to the Till.sonburg Amusement Compan.v, Ltd., operating the picture theatre at Tlllsonburg. Ont. E. Christensen has been appointed manager of the Capitol Theatre in Brandon. Manitoba, a Famous Players house, in succession to Charles Straw, now manager of the Metropolitan Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, also under the direction of Famous Players Canadian Corp. Mr. Straw is formerly of Winnipeg. The Strand Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been re-opened after a period of darkness, with a combination policy of tabloid musical comedy, moving picture features and vaudeville. A new six-piece orchestra has been organized, three, shows are given daily and prices range up to 30 cents. "Plenty for your money" is the slogan of the theatre. The house was recently redecorated throughout. F. G. Spencer, owner of the Unique Theatre, St. John, N. B., has made the front of this house, a new feature being two box windows just off the lobby for miniature displays. The Unique has been repainted throughout. After live weeks' continuous presentation at the Regent Theatre, Toronto, Harold Lloyd's "The Freshman" was withdrawn on November 2& by Manager D. C. Brown to make way for a special unlimited engagement of ''The Iron Horse." In conjunction with this 1 un, use is being made of a life-size model uf the "Lucy Dalton." the first engine to b© used by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This facsimile of the original Canadian locomotive is mounted on an .automobile chassis and it draws a trailer in the form of a tender. "The Phantom of the Opera," the Universal special, is having a great play in various Canadian cities. It had two big weeks at the Toronto Hippodrome, the leading theatre of the Famous Players chain in the IJominion, along 'vith two weeks at the Montreal Capitol under the management of Harry Dahn. and two weeks at the Regent Theatre, Ottawa, starting November 28, under the direction of Manager Leonard Bishop; one week at the Strand Theatre. Vancouver, U. C, starting November 23, and elsewhere. Universal's '"The Calgary Stampede" had a big two weeks' run at the Regent Theatre, Calgary, Alberta, when Manager Ken Leach staged a number of attractive side features. The engagement concluded November 28. Various special days were set apart, such as Canadian Premier 'Showing Day, which was the opening day; Old Timers' I>ay, Citizens' Day, Ranchers' Stockmen's Day, Travellers' Day, etc. Double Feature Program Opens New Arlington, Mass*, Theatre Iowa Theatre Sold Ivor Egens has sold the Grand Theatre at Storey City, la., to Woodes Bros. The management of the Metro Theatre at Carlisle, la., has increased the seating capacity to 350 by a recent addition and rearrangement. Among the exhibitors who were in Omaha recently were M. Biemond, Loup City, Neb.; D. C. Dudley, LeMars, la.; R. H. Robinson, Blair. Neb., and H. G. Dennis, Weeping Water, Neb. Wyoming Theatre Closed Jim Lynch has closed his America Theatre in Laramie, Wyo., and reopened the •Optra House. The theatre in Fountain, Col., will discontinue business after December S. The equipment will be dismantled and the buililiiig used for other purposes. Exhibitors visiting Denver during the past week were Billie Ostenburg and wife of ■Scottsbluff, Neb.; L. J. Cross and son of the Amuse Theatre, Gering, Neb.; Paul Krier, Norman Kastner and Paul Waite, all of Walsenburg. Col. Remodeled Arkansas Theatre The Nauber Theatre at Camden, Ark., has been remodelled and made practically new, a new lighting svstem was added. A new theatre is being erected at Russell-ville. Ark. New $70fOOO Oklahoma House The new Dunklin Theatre at Gushing, ■Okla., is in course of erection and will cost $70,000 when completed, T. M. Miller and F. T. Gresham have purchased the Empress Theatre at Tishomingo, ■Okla., and renamed it the Princess. Louisiana Theatre Notes C. T. Thompson will open his new Capital Theatre at Shreveport, La., November 15. E. A. Baradel has sold his two houses to Elgie Bond and M. E. Gibson, the properties feeing located at Lake Village, Ark., and Lake Providence, La. ALBERT J. LOCATELLI opened his new Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Mass., on November 26 with a double feature program consisting of "The Unholy Three" and "Stepping Out " Fred Shehay, formerly manager of the Allston Theatre, Allston, is in charge of the new Capitol. The liouse seats 1,700. A great crowd stormed the Capitol on the opening night and motion pictures of the event were made by a Pathe cameraman. Among the speakers at the opening performance were Frederick Cook, Secretary of State, representing Governor Alban T. Fuller. Edgar Penton is soloist at the Robert Morton organ. The Capitol is at Massachusetts avenue and Lake street. The policy is to be two programs weekly. Mr. Locatelli also is owner and managing director of tiie Ball Square and Central theatres in Sonierville. \\'h«'n lire started in the picture booth at the \|iolIo Theatre, Bo.ston, Manager John hlaiie.s •avfrted a panic l>y :innouncing: to patrons tliat there ^vas no immediate danger and aslviiig them to leave in orderly fashion anil Bet their money refunded. Damage of $500 ivas cau.sed. .lohn M. Casey, chief censor of things theatrical in Boston, gave an interesting talk before the West Roxbury Citizens' Association. He explained in detail how he censors shows and motion pictures. Thomas D. Gotshall, manager of the New Bellevue Community Theatre, told of his plans for entertainment of residents of the section in which his theatre is situated. Moe Silver, auditor for the Mark-Strand Theatres in Lynn and Worcester, has recovered after his recent operation for appendicitis. George A. Haley, well known New England exhibitor, is in charge of both the new Rialto at Roslindale and the Jamaica at Jamaica I'lain, the latest of the new houses opened by the New England Theatres Operating Company. At the Jamaica the house manager is Russell Munroe, while Frank Solomon holds a similar position at the Rialto. Both theatres present double feature programs day and date during the week. On Sundays the programs consist of one fea ture, live vaudeville acts and a featured orchestra of a dozen or more musicians. The Waldorf Theatre, Lynn, has just observed its second anniversary under the management of Allen B, Newhall and Moe Silver, Mr. Newhall is managing director of the Mark-Strand, Lynn, and Mr. Silver is auditor for the Lynn Strand, as well as the Mark-Strand, Worcester. The Waldorf is an exclusive picture theatre. Royce J. Beckman is manager of the Waldorf. David B. Finestone, treasurer of the Shubert Theatre, Boston, for several years, has been named manager of the Forrest Theatre, New York. John C. Kiley and Edward F. Cassell have acquired the entire block between Chardon and Pitts street. West End, Boston, and plan the erection of a theatre.