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1822 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD December 22, 1917 POLLY SHOWS 'EM IN "TAMING TARGET CENTER." \s described by the producers, "Taming Targel Center," the unt-Mack Sennetl comedy which follows "That Nisht," Mi. i i. ruins with a riot and ends with a prayer. li brings again Into prominence Ben Turpln, the wii.i succeeds blm; Tom Kennedy, as a i. .mil Gonda Durand, the leading vampire. William Campbell directed it with the supervision of -Mack Sen- As the BtOl Ben was a real good sin rill' when there iv sheriffing t . do, but when Polly, bent on matri- mony, visited Targel Center, trouble started. The jail, formerly a . was disrupted ami tilled with lodgers. i Polly discovered that Hen was not as brave as he looked and, meantime, tin- leading vampire of the town entered the plot and Kin Li" aim- involved in a network of circumstantial evidence. But it all ended when Target Center donned its Sunday best and went to church— the first time in its ruddy career. Needless to detail, there are feats of horsemanship, thrills 1 of lightning variety. A big surprise at the conclusion another of the inimitable Sennett laugh-makers appropriately, BUSHMAN AND BAYNE IN NEW COMEDY- MELODRAMA. Francis X. lSushman and Beverly Bayne, Metro's popular cost ars. have begun work at the Metro studio on a brilliant comedy melodrama called "The Woolworth Diamonds." The story of "The Woolworth Diamonds" is from the pen of Hugh Weir. It has been adapted for the use of Mr. Bushman and Miss Bayne by Albert Shelby LeVino, and provides roles of the keenest interest for both stars. Mr. Bushman's part is that of a young multi-millionaire, Gerry Simpson, and Miss Bayne plays Virginia Blake, a girl reporter. Some of the comedy- arises from the fact that the girl reporter has. a perfect horror of the idle rich, and then is thrown much against her will into the society of young Simpson, to whom money is absolutely no object. But the melodrama Is provided by entirely different means. That is where "The Woolworth Diamonds" come in. New York life in all its phases will be mirrored in "The Woolworth Diamonds." There will be smart society scenes, charity bazaar scenes, scenes among tenement dwellers, and other vari-colored pictures of the life of the metropolis. William S. Davis will direct the new Bushman-Bayne feature. "AMBROSE'S ICY LOVE" (L-Ko). Tn the L-Ko to be distributed through Universal exchanges, December 26, exhibitors will have Mack Swain to bill as a star attraction in addition to the L-Ko trade-mark so long established in general favor. This will be the first of a series of "Ambrose" comedies to go to L-Ko exhibitors under Julius Stern's new plan of presenting stars in these gloom dispellers. "Ambrose's Icy Love" will introduce a new type of activities into what purports to be one of the score of ice houses that flank the shores of the Hudson River where it narrows down toward its source, approaching Albany. There is fun in a nearby country store, and the merchant's pretty daughter is concerned in the flights of comedy endeavor undertaken by Mack Swain and his associate merry-makers. [ce-making machines and fun-making contraptions are synonymous in L-Ko ways to comedy, and "Ambrose's Icy Love" is heralded as something new in the line of mirth provoking achievements. L-Ko takes on new activities with this release. "THE LIFE MASK" CHOSEN FOR MADAME PETROVA. In accordance with the custom which she inaugurated at the formation of the Petrova Picture Company, Madame Olga Petrova has personally chosen the story for the third starring vehicle in which she will appear during the forthcoming year. The story selected by the famous Polish star is an adaptation of "The Life Mask," a novel which has had tremendous vogue during the past few years throughout the English speaking world. The name of the author of this story is enshrouded in mystery, inasmuch as "The Life Mask" was written and published without divulging the name of the man or woman responsible for it. Madame Petrova has chosen Mrs. L. Case Russell, the well known photoplay wrisht, to adapt and scenarloize "The Life Mask." Mrs. Russell is responsible for the M of tin' second Petrova vehicle, which has recently been completed under the direction of Larry Trimble. "TWO RENEGADES" (General Film). fine of the most humorous stories yet screened in the Broadway Star Feature series of O. Henry stories is "Two Renegades. " a current General Film release. This is a rollicking two-parl comedy-drama of a Central American revolution. O. . lias contributed an unusually entertaining story to make up tor the lack of feminine character, and for once they are nol missed. Chel md W. L. Rodgers, who have been appearing in the Western 0. Henry pictures, are featured. ma id O'Keefe, a true-blue Northerner, attempts to father a small revolution, but is captured and ordered shot in a revolution, How an old ex-confederate doctor Mini out of it by Invoking the might of the long defunct . 8. A, provides the surprise climax of this story. TAYLOR HOLMES AND COMPANY IN ARIZONA. Taylor Holmes is now in Arizona with his "Ruggles of Red Gap" company filming the outdoor scenes of this George K. Spoor special. Director Windom completed most of the interiors prior to leaving the Chicago studios. "Ruggles of Red Gap" affords Mr. Holmes an unusual opportunity to assume a characterization he is naturally adapted for. that of an impressionable English valet in the United States Western country. With Mr. Holmes are such supporting characters as Lawrance D'Orsay and Frederick Burton, both of whom appeared in the original stage presentation; Lillian Drew and Virginia Valli, Essanay stars. !fi3J3J3MSiaiaM3JSJc?MEMaJSMEMajai^ Picture Theaters Projected r^iM^MEM^M^MSME^MSM^SMSM^M^M^M^M^MM^} BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Greener & Tomppert are reported to have plans by W. A. Rayfield & Company for Savoy theater at 328 Eighteenth street, north, 40xD0 feet; fireproof construction; tar and gravel roof; wood and tile floors; steam heat; electric lights; to cost $15,000. YUMA, ARIZ.—New Gondolfe theater erected for John Gondolfe has opened. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Government has let contract to James Stewart & Company. 30 Church street, New York City, to erect theater at Camp Pike, 120x179 feet; wood frame; felt roofing; wood floors; heated by stoves; to cost $27,000. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Belmont Amusement Company organized with W. G. Erskine, president, Memphis, Tenn.; T. I. Davis, secretary-treasurer and general manager; have let contract to Kaucher & Hodges, Memphis, Tenn., to erect moving picture theater having seating capacity for 1,500. HUNTINGTON PARK, CAL.—W. A. Alexander has the contract to build an addition and make other alterations to the Rosemont theater. PASADENA, CAL.—George W. Stimson has the contract to frect the Florence theater on East Colorado street, between El Molino and Hudson avnues, to cost $75,000. House will have seating capacity of 900 persons. Dave H. Schumann will be manager. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.—An addition has been built to the new Mission theater and the seating capacity has thereby been increased by 1,000. ATLANTA, GA.—War Department will erect theater at Camp Gordon, having seating capacity for 300 people. Construction under supervision of Commission of Training Camp Activities. BELLEVILLE, ILL.—Grace Amusement Company has sold the Washington theater on West Main street, and the Washington annex, formerly the Lyric, on West Second street, to the Joseph Erber Amusement Company of East St. Louis. New owner took possession November 15. BLUE ISLAND, ILL.—William H. Pronger has sold lot at 348 Western avenue, 65x150 feet, to Blair McElroy as a site upon which he will erect a theater, with seating capacity for 1,200 people. CHICAGO, ILL.—Adelphi theater at Clark street and Estes avenue has been opened by Ascher Brothers. CHICAGO, ILL.—Albert Anis, 155 N. Clark street, is preparing plans for the remodeling of a three-story theater building, to cost $75,000. EVANSTON, ILL.—Owners of the Triangle theater plan to enlarge and remodel the structure. The seating capacity will also be increased by installing 200 additional chairs. MONMOUTH, ILL.—Princess theater, formerly owned by Otto Fowler and M. W. Stults, has been taken over by E. E. Pollard. -' i'J'C PEORIA, ILL.—J. W. McDowell has purchased the Jacobson block at Main street and Madison avenue. New owner plans to erect a theater on the site. LOGANSPORT, IND.—Majestic theater has been thoroughly renovated and reopened. PORTLAND, IND.—Extensive alterations are being made to the Royal theater. The interior is being redecorated and new furnishings added. RENSSELAER, IND.—Ellis theater will be remodeled and a new balcony constructed to replace the old one. WABASH, IND.—Elmer E. Davis has purchased the Eagles theater. ALBERT CITY, IA.—Moving picture house will be erected by Henry Kischer. CHARITON, IA.—Iris theater, owned by D. Earl Combs, has been opened. COON RAPIDS. IA.—J. E. Fee is the new owner of the Lyric theater. IDA GROVE, IA.—Princss theater has been leased by Frank G. King. INDEPENDENCE, IA.—Harold Kelly has taken over the moving picture business formerly conducted by Guy Curtis.
December 22, 1917 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 1823 LITTLE ROCK, IA.— J. W. Counsell & Son have disposed of their moving picture business to P. B. Hinders and H. W. Nachtigal. KADCLIFFE, IA.—C. E. Myers has sold his interest in a movingpicture house here to Jack Raymond. THAYER, IA.—Reported new opera house will be erected here. TOLEDO, IA.—Grand theater, formerly operated by W. B. Persons, has been taken over by J. J. Forney. LAWRENCE, KAN. — "Variety theater is being remodeled and enlarged so as to accommodate 300 more persons. Lloyd Ware is manager. FITTSBTJRG, KAN.—McMullin Brothers have plans by Karl Boiler, 7 Gayety Theater building, Kansas City, Mo., to rebuild theater, to cost $4,500. ODENTON, MD.—Camp Meade Mercantile & Amusement Company, care E. P. Powers, 4094 Pimlico boulevard, Baltimore, have plans by Otto G. Simonsen, Maryland Casualty building, Baltimore, for a one and two-story theater and store building, 90x150 feet, to cost $20,000. AYER. MASS.—Theater has been opened at Camp Devens under the management of Maj. Reginal Barlow. HOLLAND, MICH.—Knickerbocker theater, recently leased by Frank A. Ogden, will be reopened soon. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.—Beechers, Inc., 814 Division street, have awarded the contract for the erection of a two-story moving picture theater, 49 by 145 feet, to cost $12,000. NEGAUNEE, MICH.—Odd Fellows have plans by Charlton & Kuenzli, Camp building, Milwaukee, to convert two-story store building into moving picture theater. BAGDEY, MINN.—A. Howe has disposed of Lotus theater to A. B. Halseth. BENSON, MINN.—J. H. Wright has reopened Voiking theater with moving pictures. GOOD THUNDER, MINN.—Gem theater has been leased by United Theater Company of Minneapolis. GREAT FALLS, MINN.—Sam Cornish has disposed of his moving picture theater here. HECTOR, MINN.—Dr. Erickson has disposed of the Palace theater to George Holland of Red Lake Falls and A. W. Fisk of Gettysburg. RENVILLE, MINN.—H. D. Judd has disposed of his movingpicture business to W. A. Schummers of Olivia. KANSAS CITY, MO.—A. E. Elliott is having plans prepared by Clifton B. Sloan for photoplay theater, 38x76 feet, with seating capacity for 700 people, to cost $50,000. ST. LOUIS, MO.—Robert Miksicek has reopened the McKinley theater at the corner of Jefferson and Accomac streets. ST. LOUIS. MO.—F. L. Cornwell, Da Salle building, is having plans prepared for a nine-story theater and apartment building, 1,5x326 feet, to cost $S00,000. ST. LOUIS, MO.—F. L. Cornwell and others are reported having let contract to Francis Construction & Realty Co., 400 Bebaliviere avenue, to erect an opera house and aparatment building on Olive street, between Grand and Spring streets, to cost $800,000. BAKER, MONT.—Moving picture theater will be erected here. BILLINGS, MONT.—American theater on Twenty-seventh street has opened under the management of Dave Wolfson. milks. MONT.—G. S. Otis has taken over the management of the Miles theater, formerly conducted by F. G. Ober. MISSOULA, MONT.—Company has been Incorporated, with Capita] of $125,000, by A. M. Holter, Of Helena, and P. A. Schlick and Firman Gage, of this city, will erect moving picture theater having seating capacity for 1,200 people. 1'oLSON, MONT.—Extensive improvements are being made to the Orpheum theater. It will be reopened under the management of Henry and Christian Rakeman. ROT, MONT.— E. F. Cartwright will convert building into moving picture theater. BERTRAND, NEB.—Victor Peterson has purchased the Ideal theater from Gail Baily and Emil Nelson. BLUE SPRINGS, NEB.—Moving picture theater has been opened here by L. B. Martin. FREMONT, NEB.—Frank Creely has purchased the interest "i Harry Higley in the Home theater. NEBRASKA CITY, NEB.—Overland theater will be reopened. NELSON, NEB.—Moving picture theater has been purchased here by George Allgaier. OMAHA, NEB.—James Haire has disposed of the Rex theater. OMAHA, NEB.—A. H. Blank plans to erect moving picture theater, with seating capacity for 2,500 people, and to cost $400,000. OMAHA, NEB.—Hamilton theater, located at the corner of Forty-first and Hamilton streets, is now being conducted under the management of W. O. Jensen. ST. PAUL. NEB.-— Elite theater is now owned by J. W. Crough. SCHUYLER. NEB.—A. Van Housen has taken over the Favorite theater. STICKLING, NEB.— Folly theater is now being operated by C. K. Shandy. ASBURY, N. J.—Lyric theater will be closed for th( during which time it will be remodeled. Proprietor Pa will reopen it about May 1, 1918. OCEAN CITY, N. J.—Stage on Doughty's pier Is b< duced in size and such other improvements made so ai accommodate moving pictures. WRIGHTSTOWN, N. J.—Stanley moving picture and vaudeville theater, which is near completion, will have Beating capacity for 1,800 people. WRIGHTSTOWN, N. J.—J. A. Bader & Company. Lackey building. Wilmington, Del., have the contract to erect a onestory moving picture theater for the Camp Dix Amusement Company, to cost $20,000. DEMING, NEW MEXICO.—Jolly & Morris of E] Paso, Ti have the contract to erect Cody theater at Gold and Pine streets. BINGHAMTON, N. Y.—Lyric theater at W-'lte '" street is being remodeled for A. W. Newman and Lee M. Caffrety. BOONVILLE. N. Y.—C. E. Taylor has leased the Beck block at Main street and is having it converted into a moving pi< •ture theater. Mr. Taylor will also in the near future open the Strand. BROOKLYN, N. Y.—Henry Phiefer, 35 Orient avenue, has plans by T. J. Bird, 30 East Forty-second street. New York. for a three-story moving picture theater, dance hall and garage, 50x95 feet, to cost $5,000. CAMDEN, N. Y.—Arcade theater has been purchased by Peter Lengline. CORINTH, N. Y.—Corinth opera house, care A. T. Mallory, are having plans prepared for a one-story opera house and store building, 50 by 90 feet, to cost $15,000. FREEPORT, N. Y.—Theater is being erected for Frank Tinney at West Merrick road. GLENS FALLS, N. Y.—Fred E. Colburn and James R. Lo< kwood, of Burlington. Yt., will expend about $25,00(1 in eonverting the Knickerbocker block into a moving picture theater, with seating capacity for 1,400 people. JAMAICA, L. I.. N. Y.—William C. Baker. 76 Hardenbrook avenue, has plans by De Rosa & Perier, 150 Nassau street, New York, for alterations and a one-story addition, 26x32 feet, to a moving picture theater, to cost $3,000. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.—Edward F. Rush has purchased the southwest corner of Huguenot and Division streets as a site upon which to erect a theater building, 100 by 150 feet, and to cost approximately $100,000. NEW YORK, N. Y.—Ward'win Company, owners of the Webster theater on 167th street, have purchased ground adjoining theater, and will erect an addition. PORT LEYDEN, N. Y.—Beck block on Main street is being converted into a moving picture theater. E. Tailor will be manager. SENECA FALLS. N. Y—New Regent theater, constructed from the old Johnson opera house building at Fall and Munderse streets, has been opened. A. C. Hilkert is the owner. SYRACUSE, N. Y —San Le Maire succeeds Herbert E. Luneg as manager of the Wieting theater. SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Work has been started on the construction of the new Keith theater and office building in South Salina street. UTICA, N. Y.—Another moving picture theater, the New Breglio, has been opened. \\ ATKRToW X, N. Y.—Lyric theater is to be rebuilt and reopened under the management of Papayanakos Brothers. BREMEN, N. D.—New opera house will be opened in short time. CLEVELAND, N. D.—Theodore Heil and H. A. Scott have leased space in the M. F. Bruce building and are having it fitted up as a moving picture theater. DICKINSON, X. D.—New theater erected for Mr. Vallancey Dii Sims street has been opened. DICKINSON, N. D.—The Dickinson Amusement Company, which formerly operated the Lyric theater on Villard street. Is now conducting the Dickinson opera house as a moving picture theater. DRAKE, N. D.—T. E. Sleight and A. A. Page has purchased interest of Henry Thurson in moving picture theater. DUNN CENTER, N. D.—Ebeltoft Brothers have the contract to erect a one-story auditorium, 34 by 90 feet, for the city, to cost $4,800. fargo, N. D.—McCarthy Brothers have disposed of their interest in the Strand theater to Walter Dean. FARGO, N. D.—A. S. Hogan has the contract to erect an opera house for Abel Erickson, to cost $100,000. There will be seating capacity for 1,500 people. MILLSBORO, N. D.—A. L. Halverson has plans by Ashelman & Gage, of Fargo, N. D., for a modern fireproof moving picture theater. MILNOR, N. D.—Dick AVillie has disposed of his interest in the Isis theater. MIXOT, N. D.— J. M. Wilson, proprietor of the Orpheum theater has made extensive improvements to the house.
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