Paramount Pep (1923)

PARAMOUNT PEP 11 It Pays Big Dividends Toronto Tattle Boston Brevities By Gas We regret to report class distinction has arisen in this office. “Bill" O’Neill’s 1924 Chevrolet refuses to consort with Henrique Burns’ 1911 Tin Lizzie, despite the conciliatory efforts of “Buller” Patte’s ninety horsepower speedster. Because of the dissension, “Bill” has had to arrange for special parking space with Mr. Akers’ aristocratic Auburn. By Jad Just screened “PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS.” Easily the best Swanson picture to date. A wonderful send-off for her for her next, “BLUEBEARD’S EIGHTH WIFE.” An exhibitor advises us that his patrons were unable to see “GLIMPSES OF THE MOON,” as the lights went out in his town. Bet this made them “GRUMPY” “One-a-day Chic” Bell was progressing merrily last week until Friday the Thirteenth up and hit him. He called on three accounts trying to keep his record for the week unblemished but couldn't dodge the hoodoo. “Ernie” Whelpley has bought himself a new machine for the Spring season. It plays any kind of record. Edna Gordon, Secretary to the Boss, has challenged the liberty of the press. She says she has framed up with the editor of PEP so no tattle will be published about her. Here’s the test. Editor’s Note — You lose, Miss Gordon. As a token of their esteem, the Accessories Department has presented Kathleen Regan with a pretty little mouse trap which she baits every night. “Denver’s Dark Secrets” By “Rick” Ricketson Hugh Braly, Wyoming Salesman, arrived at the office Saturday morning, April 14th, with a sprained wrist. It happened while trying to crank a Ford on Friday, April 13th. Miss Mildred Olde, Secretary to the Office Manager, has her left hand loandaged. The carving knife slipped as she was performing in the kitchen on Friday, April 13th. Mel Wilson, Branch Manager, is taking a two weeks’ vacation. He will visit his old home in Iowa. A. E. Dickson, Western Colorado Salesman, is also enjoying a ten days’ vacation. He is visiting his mother and father at Des Moines, Iowa. A1 Johnson, Office Manager, is next in line on the vacation schedule. He promises to hide away on a ranch in Southern Colorado for two weeks. And while on the subject of vacations, E. I. Reed, Booking Manager, says he will follow A1 Johnson. Mr. Reed has already planned an auto tour through New Mexico. Chas. Mekelburg, veteran Salesman in Zone 5 (New Hampshire) just bought a new Buick Sedan. Now, no matter where the exhibitors hide, he will find them. He says “No more 5 A. X. trains for mine !” Our local 13-weeks’ drive ending July first, is progressing nicely. This drive of ours ties in with it the PERSONAL PRIDE drive which was since inaugurated nationally. We are killing two birds with the same stone. So far we have on our books 87% of our film rental quota for the entire thirteen weeks. Will we get the balance? (Chorus, “WE WILL.”) Salesman Mekelburg of Zone 5 is leading, having already obtained 91% of his quota for the entire period and this within a few weeks since the start of the drive. Just received a request from an exhibitor who wants to sign up our product for two years. He is leaving for a long trip and says he wants to feel secure while he is away. This exhibitor has no opposition and is a strong believer in insurance. The fellow who predicted a cold and stormy winter also predicts a hot summer. He has already obtained 50% of his quota. We are all glad here that they built the Atlantic Ocean so near Boston. Boul Mich. Blurbs By Bill Danziger Equipped with the “39” and headed toward Iowa — where the tall corn grows — Jack Hurschman made his initial sales trip for Paramount this week. He succeeds Mr. Watts, resigned Paramount made the pictures for Jack and he'li get jack for ’em, he says. Eddie Rosecan, who wallows around in Indiana mesmerizing poor li’l exhibitors, has acquired a new Dodge by fair means or foul. Eddie grips the steering wheel like it was his last frogskin — ‘but he makes the dern thing go. That’s something.