Showmen's Trade Review (Apr-Jun 1944)

60 SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW June 24, 1944 I have read many articles pro and con regarding the checking service that is considered a nuisance by so many exhibitors. Naturally I realize I am "sticking my neck out," but I for one am in favor of exchanges checking any and all percentage pictures they wish. However, I am just as rabid against their checking a flat rental picture, as I feel it is none of their business what we gross at the theatre if we are lucky enough to buy the picture in question at flat rental. I speak for Martin Theatres only — a circuit of 77 theatres located in 49 small cities and towns scattered over Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Tennessee — and will not attempt to speak for other exhibitors. We welcome checkers ; in fact, our managers have been trained to put out the welconje mat for them, assist them in any way possible ; show them that the ticket numbers offered them on today's box-office report are the same numbers that we closed with the night before. Our cashiers are instructed to assist the checkers in their hourly reports, and our managers have special instructions never to allow the checker's report to deviate in any manner from his report that he sends through to this office, and if there must be a difference the manager must send me an explanation at once. We invite the checker to make himself at home, give him a cushion chair in the lobby if he wishes to be seated there. If he happens to be energetic enough to have our business at heart, we sometimes allow him to be in full charge of the door, take tickets, etc., during emergencies. We take this position : The exchange is our partner any time we show a percentage picture and an honest person does not resent proving to his silent partners that he is handling their money according to rules. Any exhibitor circuit official will demand a reduction or refund on a picture that does not warrant the terms asked when this picture was sold, therefore, why shouldn't the exchange be allowed to investigate, not only today's business, but look into the effort made to advertise this picture to the theatre's patrons? I can't see why there is so much dissension about anti-checking. It is permissible on our circuit for the exchanges to send a blind checker to check the checker if they so wish. We want our theatres operated in a manner that any number of checkers would turn in a decent and collaborating report on every Martin Theatre. Hugh G. Martin Martin Theatres, Columbus, Ga. Brown, Carney Get Leads Wally Brown and Alan Carney have been assigned the leads in RKO Radio's "Zombie on Broadway," the story of two night club press agents. Ben Stoloff will produce it under the supervision of Sid Rogell. To Collaborate on Screenplay Clifford Odets and Harold Clurman will collaborate on the screenplay of RKO Radio's "Deadline at Dawn," which Clurman will direct under the producership of Adrian Scott and the supervision of Sid Rogell. Warners Sign Janis Paige Janis Paige, stage and night club singer, has been signed to a long-term contract by Jack L. Warner, executive producer for Warner Bros., and assigned a prominent role in "Hollywood Canteen." CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ten cent« per word (10 words minimum). No cuti or borders. No charge for name and address. 5 iniertioni for the price of 3. Money order or check with copy. Ads will appear as soon as received unless otherwise instructed. Address: Classified Dept., SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. AIR CONDITIONING LIMITED QUANTITY TYPHOON BLOWERS, REBUILT— 24" blades, 5,700 CFM, $111.00; 30" blades, 7,800 CFM, $132.00; 36" blades, 10,400 CFM, $151.20; 42" blades, 12,800 CFM, $186.00; 48" blades, 16,500 CFM, $232.20. Exhaust fans 12", $25.50; other sizes available. Send for bulletins. S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. STUDIO EQUIPMENT WESTINGHOUSE SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS, 3600 RPM, 220V three phase, cost new $105.00, good condition, $57.50; Bell-Howell 220V three phase camera motor. $125.00; Berndt-Maurer 16mm Recording System, $1995.00; Completely equipped Sound Truck for sale. Write for lists. S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 W, 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. BOOKS SYSTEMATIZING THEATRE OPERATION, a condensed, easy-to-read book covering every important phase of theatre operation. Written by "Chick" Lewis. Sent postpaid upon receipt of $1.00 in cash, check or money order. Address, Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. HELP WANTED PROJECTIONIST— Draft exempt. Permanent job, to work total of five hours a day. Send references and salary expected. Rialto Theatre, Paducah, Ky. NEW EQUIPMENT LATEST JOHNSON LIGHTNING COIN CHANGERS, $110.00; Chair aislelites, $3.95; New electrolux vacuum cleaners, chrome finish, $91.00; Enamel finish, $69.75; Jiffy electric testers, 95c; 1000' film cabinets, $1.25 section; Box-office admission signs, $3.95; Changeable letters, 5c; Steel core curtain cable, 12^c ft.; 1 qt. pump type fire extinguishers, $7.95; Wz qt., $9.50; 2% gal., $14.95; Leatherette (rolls approx. 60 yds.) 50" wide, red, $1.52; other colors, $1.41 (10 per cent more for smaller lengths), rectifier bulbs; 15 amp, $6.95; 6 amp, $3.95; Beaded screens, 39i/^c sq. ft.. White, 30^c sq. ft. . . . Send for Spring Bulletin. S.OS. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. NEW DOUBLE BEARING INTERMITTENT MOVEMENTS for Simplex projectors. One year guarantee $57.35. Motion Picture Maintenance, 72 Fifth Ave., New York City, Dept. ST. POPCORN MACHINES BURCH — MANLEY — CRETORS — ADVANCES — All electric French fry types. If you want the very best seasoning for wet poppers, we have all you can use. Immediate shipment. Karmelkorn Equipment, 120 S. Halsted, Chicago 6, 111. SIGN LETTERING SIGN PAINTING. Easy way to paint signs. Use letter patterns. Avoid sloppy work — wasted time. No experience needed for expert work. Write for free samples. John Rahn, N1329 Central Ave., Chicago 51, 111. SITUATION WANTED PROJECTIONIST, DRAFT EXEMPT, midwest or eastern states. Graduated projectionist school. Dependable. King Matsuhiro, Block 8, Relocation, McGehee, Ark. MANAGER — experienced buying and booking, desires connection independent exhibitor or small circuit. West Coast, Texas or Mountain States preferred. Exhibitor, Hotel Dorn, Miami 36, Florida. SOUND EQUIPMENT OPA CEILING PRICES on 16mm sound projectors, all makes, $195.00 up; Philco Intercommunication systems. Master and three substations, new, $74.75; Limited quantity Powers and Simplex Sound Systems, Soundheads, Amplifiers, Loudspeakers. Also Public Address outfits cheap; New Permanent Magnet 12" Speakers, $19.95; Standard Photocells, $3.56; Simplex 2000' Semi-Professional 1000 Watt Sound Projectors, as is, $325.00; other makes $99.50 up. Send for Spring Bulletin. S. O. S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. THEATRE GAMES CONTROLLED BINGO GAME— die cut— 12 wayi to win, $3.50 a thousand. 16 or 70 ways to win, two colors, $4.00 a thousand. Box 581, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. DIE CUT BINGO CARDS— $20.00 in 10,000 lots. Smaller quantities, $2.25 per 1,000. 1-75, 1-100. Immediate delivery. S. Klous, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York City 18, N. Y. NONE BETTER BINGO CARDS. Don't delay. Buy now. Beat manpower and paper shortage. $2.25 per M. Bingo Games Service, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. THEATRE SEATING IMITATION LEATHER, aU colors. New veneer backs, any quantity, send sample. Parts for all makes, hinges, wings, hardware. Prompt service. Chicago Used Chair Mart, 844 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 400 EXTRA HEAVY STAFFORD PANEL BACK, Box Spring Cushion Chairs, Rebuilt, Reupholstered, Refinished, $6.50; 1000 American Heavy Panel Back, Box Spring Cushion Chairs, Rebuilt, Reupholstered, Refinished, $8.95 ; 252 Grand Rapids Heavy Inserted Panel Wing Back, Box Spring Cushion Chairs, serviceable and comfortable, excellent as is condition, $4.50; 232 American Heavy 7 Ply Veneer Backs, 5 Ply Seats, Rebuilt, $4.50. Plenty others — wire for list. S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. THEATRE WANTED WANTED TO BUY, LEASE OR RENT— Motion picture theatre in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan or Wisconsin states, in town of 5,000 or over, v?ith seating capacity of over 500. Give full details first letter, confidential. Box 654, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York, N. Y. USED EQUIPMENT ARMY SURPLUS MOTOR GENERATORS. Low Intensity. Hertner Transverter, Roth Actodector, Robins Imperial Stabilarc. Capacity 40/80 amperes also suitable for emergencies on 1-KW High Intensity or Suprex. 220V three phase, excellent condition, some recently rebuilt. While They Last, $95.00. Send for Spring Bulletin — plenty other values. S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York 18, N. Y. 35 MM PROJECTORS, portable and semi theatre; amplifiers, new and reconditioned. Stinson Projector Sales, 521 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park. lU. WANTED TO BUY BUY BONDS WITH CASH FOR OLD EQUIPMENT— Arcs, Rectifiers, Lenses, Projectors, Portables, etc. Give age, condition, first letter. Box 651, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. LOOKING FOR SOUND PORTABLES PROJECTORS 16mm or 35mm — Highest prices paid. Box 632, c/o Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. WANT TO BUY LARGE BURCH OR MANLEY POPCORN Machines. Burke, Matthews, 3200 Gonzales, Austin, Texas.