Paramount Pep (1923)

PARAMOUNT PEP When They Take Him Out Of The Game Jersey Jingles By “Essie” A1 Tropp, of the Accessories Department, burst excitedly into the office this morning and breathlessly announced that he had been ^arrested on suspicion the night before. "Of course,” he added innocently, "they let me go,” “That’s what surprises me,” remarked Miss Schnugg, as she turned back to her work. The telephone rang and Bob Fannon, the demon Booker, picked up the receiver. A sweet, feminine voice inquired if he had an open date for Saturday night. “You bet I have,” said Bob enthusiastically, “who is this — and where shall I meet you ? 1 his is the Strand Theatre,” was the crushing reply, “and we want to book the picture for next Tuesday.” “Oh, I see,’’ said the Booker as he disappointedly looked up his records. A. Ge'bhart, Salesman in Zone 2 (the “A” stands for “able”), was patiently listening to the troubles of an exhibitor who had once been a successful dentist. “It’s like pulling teeth,” finally remarked the exhibitor. “And it can be just as payin’ ful,” laughed Geby, “if you go about it in the right way. Frances Cohen raised a laugh in the Accounting Department the other day. “Has anyone seen Mr. Schmidt?” she asked out loud. Everyone being apparently busy, no one responded. Once again she propounded her query and still no answer. Placing her hands on her hips, she gave vent to her feelings thusly : “If 1 wanted to talk to myself I'd become a night watchman !” We hereby welcome to our Sales Force Jack Wolf, formerly of the Chicago Exchange. Right away he was initiated into the mysteries of Jersey humor. Mr. Kusell, Branch Manager, happening to overhear Jack say that he was wearing an all-wool suit, dryly remarked: “Ah, a wolf in sheep’s clothing !” Cleveland Chats By R. Labowitch Mark Cummins, Accessories Manager, was out among ’em and up and at ’em this week. This was Mark’s first trip in the _ territory and the results were more than gratifying. Mark is a hustler and he isn’t just satisfied with making his quota every week. After seeing Gloria in “PRODIGAL DAUGHTERS” we’re ALL for her one hundred per cent. Everyone at the office was delighted with the picture and if there weren't so many other good shows to screen we would see it again. Mr. Ross, District Manager, and Mr. Howard, Detroit Exploiteer, paid us a short visit this week. Kansas City Kapers By Billie Mistele Our Booker, Harry C. Hays, who has been ill with pneumonia for the past few weeks, is reported much improved at this writing. We sincerely hope that he will be able to return to his desk very quickly now, as we all miss him. Changes, forever changes ! Due to the resignation of Miss Alta Nichols, who has been with our organization for the past five years in various capacities, the last position being held by her being Cashier, a number of changes have taken place in the Accounting Department. Miss Bernice Knapp, recently acquired, now operates the bookkeeping machine and is doing well at this new undertaking. The new stranger in our midst is our Form 40 Clerk, Miss Sophia Hetman. Mrs. Dixon, better known to everybody as “Dixie,” now acts as Cashier. She started with us four years ago as Form 40 Clerk and is very deserving of the position she now holds. Dixie is pleasant to look at, pleasant to talk to, and the Exhibitors always find her pleasant, willing and ready to receive their checks. Credit and thanks are due Miss Edna Mitchell, a very versatile young lady, who so capably took care of Harry Hays’s duties in the Booking Department during Harry’s absence from the office on account of illness. Messrs. LiBeau, Blotckv, Cole and Fridel, and all of our Sales Force, are very enthusiastic and looking forward eagerly to the Convention to be held in Chicago on May 12th and 13th. The following item was handed me by Mr. LiBeau with the request that it appear in PEP : “I stood at the bridge at midnight, A beaver was damming the river, And a guy with a broken radius rod Was doing the same to his flivver.” Dallas Dashes By “Myrt” Masonheimer A hearty welcome to our new Exploiteer, JackHays. He is no relation to Will H., but is going after big things in this territory in a big way. C. P. Reddick, Traveling Auditor, has come and went — but he stayed long enough to persuade our boss to buy a golf outfit. Mr. Elder has been made Booking Manager. Congratulations. Watch the dates fly now.