The Times from Shreveport, Louisiana • Page 51

THE SHREVEPORT TIMES DECEMBER 6, 1925 Capitol, New Theater of Shreveport, Will Open Its Doors Monday Night GREAT PICTURE WILL BE OPENING FEATURE OF AMUSEMENT CENTER C. T. Thompson Heads Capitol Amusement Company, Operators of New Playhouse; S. Vice President; D. W.

Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer HEAD CAPITOL THEATER ORGANIZATION MAYOR THOMAS WILL BE AMONG SPEAKERS OF DEDICATION FETE Splendid Program Arranged for Inaugural; Modern Theater ini Every Detail; Will Seat 900 Spectators; Motion Pictures, Vaudeville and Other Attractions to Be Offered SUNDAY MURNING tervening between ceiling and floor. Throughout thero are draperies of vclour and silk effectively used. The great llarton "Golden Voice'' organ, mado by tho Bartola Musical Instrument company, of Oshkosh, is a feature of the Capitol. It cost 120,000 and is of tho same type as tho organ in tho great auditorium of the Texas State fair at Dallas. The stag of the Cnnitol theater is of concrete, topped 'with hardwood.

The stage measures 40 by 28 feei with a height of 40 feet. A hand sumo curtain will be a fea lure. i Dressing rooms for performers are in the basement of the theater, ot'i one side of the stage, with a convene ient entry to the playhouse. Kvcry Precaution For Safety. Every precaution has been takeri (( nnl Iniiod on Put Thrf.) Emphasizing the progress of Shreveport, fustebt priding city south, the Capitol theater, the newest recreation and amusement center of hia community, will open its doors to tho public night, 7 o'oloitk.

The new Capitol theater, situated itj street in the Dambley building, opposite the courthouse square, occupies a commanding position. The message of the Capitol i.s curried in a large illuminated which flares its by day and night. The Dambley building has been completely remodeled to lis of ample proportions. Its floor LOCAL, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS 7 exclubive of thi cost of Ihn thpnttr I Jin furnishings and eiiuinmciit exceeds iji KiO.000. Another $50,000 has been lf spent in fitting out the Capitol in up-to-minute fashion.

Capitol AniiiHement Inc. The Capitol theater will be ope months ago und came to a satisfactory arrangement. II v. Dambley, also eager to stimulate tho progress of the city and believing that a new amusement enterprise would have this effect, pave his cordial co-operation to Mr. Thompson and his associates.

Plans were announced for the construction of tiio new theater and bids invited for its building. Glas-sell-Wilson company, local eon-tractors, were awarded the general construction contract. Edward A. George, of Shreveport, was the architect. The work was rushed to completion, workmen laboring in day und night shifts in tho latter construction period that the new, Capitol might be ready as soon as possible.

And today the new Capitol is ready in tho last detail. Formal opening ceremonies will be held Monday night, beginning at 7 o'clock. Splendid Amusement Center. The Capitol theater represents to the people of Shreveport a i-plendid temple of amusement. The exterior is attractively finished.

There is a marquise of highly ornamental type and the lobby is excellently tiled in the latest Resign of this art. The announcement signs are of attractive finish and proclaim that "The Iron Horse," the great historical production, made by William Fox, one of the leading figures in motion picture making, will be the opening 'attraction. So magnificent is this picture that the owners of the Capitol have determined that nil in Shreveport and environs shall see it. Therefore, they have set apart a solid week for the showing of this masterpiece of the screen, which relates a chapter in American history on which all and future progress of the country is founded. Entering the Capitol theater one is impressed with tho atmosphere of quiet elegance.

The walls are tinted in pleasing, quiet colors, unobstru-sivo to the vision. Tho lighting sys- rated by the Capitol Amusement company, of Shreveport, La. C. T. Thompson, president of this company, will also bo manager of the theater.

He is an experienced theater man, coming here from Tex- I 1 I Secre 0 ot "jit-it; ku una ihm-u A SUOCftHKflll in tlirt nn.rnlinn nf ill. jl' tJem theater. EXTEND HEARTY WELCOME TO CAPITOL THEATER OWNERS Heads of the various civic organizations of the city have extended a hearty welcome to the owners and operators of the Capitol theater, which will open its doors to the public Monday night. Their message follows: Capitol Amusement Company, Mr. C.

T. Thompson, President, Shreveport, Dear Sir We the undersigned presidents of the represented civic organizations extend to you our heartiest welcome on your entry in the Shreveport amusement field. We trust that the Capitol theater will enjoy a grand opening and continued success and prosperity. (Signed) W. K.

HENDERSON, President Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. WILLIAM STEEN, President Shreveport Rotary Club. HOMER T. COX, President Lions Club of Shreveport. E.

A. CONWAY, President Shreveport Kiwanis Club. AN DELL BOATNER, President Shreveport Civitan Club. BRADFORD HEARN, President Junior Chamber of Commerce. E.

P. CARSTENS, President Retail Merchants Association. J. W. ROBY, President Shreveport Advertising Club.

A Associated with Thompson in his enterprise will be S. W. Henderson, vice-president of the Capitol Amusement company, and W. Thompson, secretary-treasurer of the new entertainment enterprise. IJe'ioviiig in Shreveport and confidant of the continued proprens and prosperity of this city.

C. T. Thompson lor.g has deiired to enter the r.muyeiv.ent field here. hen the opportunity presented, itself to uo-quire the on tho groater portion of the Dambley building, he eagerly accepted it and the new theater, further emphasizing the importance of as a center t'or amu turnout is the mult." He negotiated with Joseph Piimb-I'y, ov.ner of the building Ecvorul with dimmers to Insure perfect visibility at all times. There is a lower floor nsd a balcony.

Thero is not a single obstruct, ing pillar, every seat in the house being a good scat. The total seating I tered in leather and each aisle scut capacity of the Capitol is I bears tho of tho Capitol. Every one of the scats, both lower! The orchestra pit of the Capitol is floor and balcony, is of tho same, spacious and there the Capitol or-comfortable make. All are uphols-' chestra will delight patrons of the theater with overtures and other selection from the master composers of the world, together with the lighter music, of tho present period. Tho Capitol is lofty, 40 feet in- itcm i3 of latest design and indirect, FITOTF Only First Run Shreveport's New Theater C.

T. Thompson, Manager 6 Days Starting Tomorrow ADMISSION Children 25c a en. ADMISSION Children 25c AdultS JOYID hi A I IfvXrxYI fn to Li'. WILLIAM FOX PRODUCTION FEATURING GEORGE O'BRIEN AND MADGE BAL AMY Supported by J. Farrell McDonald and 5000 Other SPECIAL MUSIC MRS.

J. F. MURFF At tlie New nnrton Golden Voice Organ Orenn Solo SPECIAL ATTRACTION THE FOUR SQUARE QUARTET IN SOXCiS E. W. Bellows, First Tenor; H.

C. Bellows, Second Tenor Jack Cox, Barytone; C. Y. Brandeau, Base SPECIAL ATTRACTION Frankie Littlefield's Youree Hotel Orcheatra I I The Smashing Sensation "The Iron Horse" Facts About "The Iron Horse" If You Are Tired of "Just Movies" See "THE IRON HORSE" "LO THE IRON HORSE" In "The Iron Horse" Mr. Fox has pictured in a very effective way one of the very greatest events in American history.

The story of the building of the first transcontinental railway is only to be matched in peace time exploits by the voyage of Columbus, the landing of the Pilgrims and the building of It tool; three ycurs to rrnnvlclo "The Iron Horse." Mf-mhT of tho rust and approximately 5,000 extras lived through Uio rigorous: months on the Nevada desert nnd In tho Sierra In tents mid K-on-to shaok, endurlnp tho amn hardships ho far tho elements wero concerned, as those experienced by tho transcontinental pioneers they jiortrayed. Two compMo towns were lmllt In a sottlngr as plrtureiua aa that which surrounded old Iienton at nd o' trnck In the days whou newppapera described tho settlement "hcil-on-whcfls." Thre trllifs cf Indians wore UKed in the picture, one of Cheyenne, one. of Houx nnd a third of Pawnees. When fine, hard khow swept down from the high country ahead of tearing wind, these Indians sat hunched In their hlankct.i, grimly calm. They were the same In the snmimr months when a desert sun acorchd nil that It shone upon.

To feed the extras and the Indians It was rieceMavy to employ 100 cooks and aaslwtsnts. When supplies ran low, a hurry iall was sent, end until tha necessities came In they lived on what they had. The cast Included all nationalities, with a preponder-nnce of Irlnh end Chinese. To dress a regiment of 'roops In the sarb of the old West required 1.000 costumes. The troops ctmo from Ealt Lake City under command of Colonel J.

K. MeGee. In'nddltlon to theno, costumes were provided for hun-'ireds of Klrls who appeared In the picturesque hoop skirt nnd pantalette style of the times, and for cow-I'oyx, rail workers nnd scouts, Tim rnqlnes which nppear In the picture were the tints of both railroads having been loaned especially for tho purpose. the Panama Canal. If this thought is kept in mind it is easy to get the true perspective of this production.

"The Iron Horse" breathes the spirit of one overwhelming gigantic achievement. It is the romantic, dramatic story, historically accurate to the last degree, of the strange life which began with and accompanied the building of our first transcontinental highway. These men were the soldiers of civilization, opening a way for peace and prosperity. 4 ii i fell ui fMl'h. Ml N1 CAPITOL CAPITOL 6 DAYS Starting Tomorrow 6 DAYS Starting Tomorrow WiUI(M TO' fSI-1l''X.