Photoplay (Jan - Jun 1925)

Photoplay Magazine — Advertising Section "The Parkway? You don't mean to say you're in the theatrical business? Why don't you see Lengel? He handles the property. The old man swears he won't be bothered with it. Regular white elephant. He's planning to tear it down, next year, and put up a hotel. Honest to goodness, Ben, I don't believe he'd want to be annoyed — " "Tommy — I'm not looking for any favors — this is a business deal with me. I've got the money to pay for the house — six weeks in advance. And if I don't get it, I stand to lose every cent I've got in the world. That's why it's important to me — see?" "No. I'm damned if I do. But I'll take your word for it." He nodded as two portly gentlemen passed the door. "There goes the conference. Now's your chance. He'll be leaving as soon as he signs his mail. Come with me." The banker frowned at the two young men over bristling grey moustaches. Before he could speak, his nephew made a rapid introduction. "My friend Mr. Hardy, unc," he said. "Anything you can do for him — " "What does he want? I'm in a hurry." Without replying, Ben drew a pad toward him, sat down at the desk and wrote a few words with a fountain pen. The others watched him, puzzled. "Sign that, Mr. Van Alsten," he said, "and I won't take up any more of your time." The banker examined the sheet curiously. "Mr. A. Lengel, Manager, Parkway Theater," it read. "You are instructed to rent the house to Mr. Benjamin Hardy for six weeks beginning October 7th, at $4,500 per week, on condition that Mr. Hardy deposits certified check for the rental, $27,000, in advance." "Have you seen Lengel?" Van Alsten asked curtly. "Yes, sir." "Then why come to me?" "He wouldn't give me an answer. Said he was dickering with a new musical show a friend of his was interested in. Thought it might turn out a winner and pay more." Van Alsten growled something in his throat, picked up the telephone. "Get me Lengel at the Parkway," he directed, then sat in silence until the connection had been made. "Hello, Lengel," Ben heard him say. "This is Barclay Van Alsten. Is the theater rented for October seventh? Never mind your 'buts.' There's a man here named Hardy wants to take it for six weeks from that date, cash in advance. How many times have I got to tell you never to refuse a flat rental for the sake of a speculation? I'm renting real estate, not backing musical shows. If Mr. Hardy produces the certified check, rent him the theater. That's all." "Thank you, Mr. Van Alsten," Ben said gratefully. "Nothing to thank me for. Business is business," the old man grunted, and went on signing his mail. As he and young Van Alsten parted, Ben held out his hand. "You've saved my life. Tommy," he said. "I'll see that you get a box for the opening." Then he hurried off to telephone the good news to Tony Hull. 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