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Biff Loew's State Theater Section Loew's State Theater Section BUFFALO COURIER, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1921. PRICE TEN CENTS I 1 -c-Sx. NEVS CAMERAMEN BUT FEW REALIZE RAPID EXPANSION LOEW'S NEWjTHEATER TRIUMPH MODERN TO FILM EVENTS I PLAYHOUSE BUILDI ROTARY, KIWANIS DELEGATES TO WELCOME MOVIE STARS; WILL PAY VISIT TO FALLS Plan Parade to City Hall here Greetings Will Be Extended by Mayor Buck Allow All to Inspect New Theater by Opening Doors at 7 q'CIock Film Folk to Conduct Shopping Tour Tuesday Morning. With Marcus Loew as their host, at least as far as Exchange street station, when delegates from the Kiwanis and Women's club wilt take over those duties, the larges gathering of stage and screen stars ever assembled at one time will jreach this city tomorrow morning at 9:50 o'clock, to attend the opening of Loew's State theater Monday evening. Buffalo movie fans arc due for the treat; of their lives, due to the fact that the party will remain in this city three days, appearing at 1 5 Invited to attend the local opening by Mr.

Loew expressed a desire to visit Niagara and the Kiwanians hearing of it, hastened to gratify their wish. The doors of. Loew's State will be opened about 7 o'clock to allow early visitors the privilege of inspecting their new playhouse. The programme of five vaudeville acts and a feature film will start about 8:15 o'clock and the of all the visiting cele Loew Policy Spreads to All Parts of Nation. 30 THEATERS IN NEW YORK So rapid has been the growth of the Loew circuit ln recent years that few theater-goers realize the enormous holdings except, perhaps, in New York city.

The Loew circuit invaded the south and southwest about six years ago when Marcus Loew assumed control of the Hippodrome theater, Baltimore. Washington was next invaded and now has three Loew theaters, the Palace, Columbia and Strand. Richmond and Norfolk are soon to have Loew theaters, while the remaining string of southern houses includes Knoxville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, New Orleans, Shrevesport, Alexandria, Nashville, Waco, Dallas, San Antonla, Houston, Oklahoma City, St. Louis and Kansas City. So rapid was the growth of this portion of the Loew chain that a general office was established in Atlanta, under the direction of E.

A. Schiller. The Pacific coast string of Loew houses embraces all the important and many of the smaller cities in that territory. The middle western states are well supplied with Loew theaters, Cleveland alone having seven, while new play houses bearing the Loew standard may be found in Pittsburgh, Toledo, Dayton and Indianapolis. Canada with its many Loew theaters dxes not boast one with the seating capacity of less than 3,000.

There are three in Toronto, two in Montreal and one each in Hamilton. Windsor, London and Ottawa. Preparations are under way to extend the Loew chain through western Canada. New England also has Loew theaters in Boston, Fall River and Providence. Greater New York houses thirty theaters for Marcus Loew.

They are the State, American, Forty-second street, Greeley Square, Avenue De-lancy street. Circle, Lincoln Square, Eighty-sixth street, Orpheum, One Hundred and Sixteenth street. Seventh avenue, Victoria, Eighty-third street. National, Victory, Boulevard, Spooner, Burland, Elsmere, Rio, Metropolitan, Bijoy, Fulton, Breevort, Palace, Broadway, Gates avenue, Warwick. Alpine, Lyric, and also one in New Rochelle.

WAR WORKERS AMONG GUESTS Almost everyone remembers the song "Smiles." In fact almost everyone has whistled or hummed th tune time and time again. Buffalo is to meet the little entertainer who took the song to France, who sangAit for the boys in the trenches, in thVir huts, to cheer the boys when things- looked dark and many of them were victims of the "blues." Helene "Smiles" Davis, one of Mr. Loew's guests, is the little lady who gave up many very important land lucrative contracts to do her bit in France. She enlisted as one of the entertainers that followed Elsie Janis and her band of entertainers through mud-ridden France. Helene was dubbed "Smiles" by the A.

E. F. On her return to this country Miss Davis embarked on a vaudeville career that took her through important centers of the United States and Canada. Will Be Shown in All of Loew Theaters. POLICE TO HANDLE CROWDS Two news camera men, one from the Federated Screen.

Snapshots, and other from Pathe will film all events during the three-day visit of movie stars to Buffalo. The Screen Snapshots man will accompany the stars to this city, meeting Pathe's man with the arrival of the star special at Exchange street ista-tion. Movies will be made of the Stars and the throng awaiting them atj the station. Movie fans in other cities have peen quick to realize the advantages of getting close to their favorites especially ln the station and along the of, march, and on all such similar occa sions the police have had their hands full to stem the tide of enthusiastic fans. Chief of Police Higgins has promised to handle the.

reception) here In detail and in addition to the mounted escort, to head the parade to the city hall and. through city will ihave plenty of patrolmen on hand. The movies taken at the station and all along the line of march wijl be shown in every part of the States and Canada and every effort will be made to have them completed for a showing the second week at Loew's State in this city. NOVELTY KEYNOTE OF FIRST BILL Lovers of music and novelty; will have their fill with the first vaudeville presentations at Loew's State theater. On the bill will be a favorite commedienne of the English music halls; a genuine member of European royalty, Countess Modena; a former leading tenor with Alice Lloyd and several acrobats from the Follies Ber-gere, Paris.

Countess Modena, violin virtussi. is a member of "The Futuristic. Revue," seven talented youngsters presenting many delightful song and musical classics. Grace Cameron, the headline attraction, has been in this country but a very short time and will offer a cycle of character songs and impressions which brought her fame in the: old country. Joseph Baldwin, i of Baldwin, Austin and Gaines played this city several, times, once as leading tenor with Altar Lloyd in "Little- Miss Fix lt'-'i and again' with "The Rose Maid." Montambo and Nap, are acrobats of the first order and execute a series of tumbles and falls that will delight) the younger theatergoing public.

Jules Klbel and Pauline Kane offer an amusing little song and dance jskit which will undoubtedly please heir hearers. A comedy subject in filrris, a news weekly and "Mother O' Mine" a powerful feature picture attraction complete the actual programme, I al though the movie stars will appear at every performance Tuesday. The stars will remain in Buffalo! for three days, appearing at all shows Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Get in the movies to be made at the station and along the parade routes A first-class chance to get a close-up view of your favorite star. 0 Marcus Loew, controller of the largest chain of theaters in the world, who will formally open his new Buffalo link tomorrow eyening.

Two Entrances to Held Down Congestion Engineering Feat Mals Climbing of Stairs Minimum---Color Scheitie, Exterior Illumination, Ventilation System Fa-tures. 3 A triumph In modern theater construction and an artistic achievenfnt to the eye, Loew's State theater, MAin near Mohawk street, to be formally opened tomorrow night, will be ne of the show places of Buffalo. Witt a seating capacity approaching 3.00(1$' it will rank among the largest theaters ln the city and its ideal location msfejeo it easily, accessible from all points of the city and outlying districts. The exterior illumination will jbe striking and made powerful through the use of large vertical electric display signs, aided by marquise flasoer signs both fronting and backing ie canopy. Aim to Cut Congestion.

There are two entrances, onej-jon Main street and the second on MohaUk. This innovation is expected to do avay vith box office congestion and will prospective patrons from standing in line. 4 The vestibule has been given 'J, a background of clpelino marble, withan antique base while the walls are covered with lare mirrors. Large maftlle columns grace the side of the miners in the lobby foyer leading to architects contend is the most perfect method of entering a theater. ThWre is a slight decline as one reaches grand staircase.

Two steps downward and the patron is on the orchestra level, while just a few steps up (he patron can also be in the balcony, "the slant of the balcony floor makes tais possible and prevents the climbingof stairs. In only one other theater the United States, Loew's Palace tester at Washington, has this enginefr-ing feat been accomplished. Motorists and their need for parkjiig facilities were thought of in making a second entrance on Mohawk street, second entrance is also directly b-posite the mezzanine floor -where fe various rest rooms are located. Botticno marble with olive ehaja-plaine base will be found in the lobriy. Striking Color Scheme.

2- In the theater the visitor is struik with the color scheme of the as well as wall colorings. The drapfy-ies are of Venetian red trimmed wvh black and gold while the wall coloring is that of Cafe' au lait, ivory and ghd medallion touched with blue and Classic murals will be found on fee side walls over the balcony floor. A carpet of Italian red, faintly patterned serve to bring out the deliciie wall colorings. A three way lighting system of rh, white and blue will serve to give ffye different blends in the auditorium. Tae theater is equipped with what is technically as a "dead face" Programme of Movie Stars Activities Tomorrow.

9.50 Arrive Exchange street ata-taaon. Welcome by Rotary and Kiwanis delegations. 10.00 Parade Exchange to Main to Niagara to Franklin street, to city hall. 10.lt Introduction to Mayor Back on city hall steps. 10.30 Resume parade, city hall to Church street, counter march on Franklin street to Niagara to Niagara square, to Delaware avenue, to Tupper to Main, to Clinton streets, to their headquarters, the Lafayette.

12.30 Special luncheon and welcome by main body of Buffalo Kiwanis club. 2.00 Motor trip to Niagara Falls as guests of Buffalo club. 6.30 Private dinner at Lafayetta, 9.00 Introduced from stage at Loew's State theater. 10:45 Buffet luncheon and dance by by Motion Picture Theater Owners of New York state at Lafayette. (The doors at Loew's State will opened about 7 o'clock.) i Tuesday.

10.00 Breakfast at Lafayette. 11.00 Shopping tours. 12.30 Special luncheon and welcome by Buffalo Woman's club at the Iroquois. 2.45 Personal appearance Loew's State. 6.15 Personal appearance Loew's State.

9.30 Personal appearance Loew's State. Wednesday. 10.00 Breakfast at Lafayette. 11.00 Shopping tours. 12.30 Luncheon and welcome by main body of Buffalo Kiwanis club at Statler.

2.45 Personal appearance State. 6.15 Personal appearance State. 9 JO Personal appearance Lowt Loew's Loew's State. Midnight en train for New Tork. board, or to the layman, a switchboard without any fuses the faces.

There is a dimmer control for the blending of colors In lights, used ln modern theater construction. Duct Ventilation System. Perfect ventilation is assured through the Installation of a duct system. Huge blower fans located at the right and left of the stage facing the theater and at the floor line feed fresh and pure air tovtbe theater by means of the duct system. Given a spirited circulation through hidden wall fans, it is then sucked out of the building at the ceiling line by large exhaust fans.

the theater at every performance. Come in Special Car. Mr. Loew and his party will a special car, leaving New York city at 11:20 o'clock Sunday nitiht ami due to reach this city at 9.50 o'clock Monday morning. The party is expected to inelude besides Marcus Loew, Kugene O'Brien.

Kenneth Harlan. Mme. Doraldma. Seen Owen. Audrey Mapl-.

Helene Smiles" Davis, June Caprice. Winifred Westover, Diana Allen, MurKtin i to and Maud Marsh, Virginia Lee, Xiiu Naldi, Leo Carillo. Lillian Walker. Zcna Keefe. Hetty Browne, Hope Hampton Montagu ru laiour, unai ics imii-i two camera men.

While the foresolnR list is practically certain to attend. Mae Murray. Monte Blue and CreiRhton Hale are trying to perfect their studio schedules ti allow them to join the party for at least a day or two. Muble Normand, who has been ill, may also attend. To Welcome Visitori.

Delegations of fourteen Rfdarians and Kiwanians will welcome the visitors at the station and escort tht ni to the city hall, where they will bo presented to Mayor Buck and his staff. The Rotarian 'delegation includes Godfrey Morgan, president: (leorjre C. JJienl, trariK A. joiin n. i.ar-kin.

Howard Heston. lidwnrd C. Bull, Alexander Osborn, Henry Norris, Harry Antrum, A. C. Paul.

It. W. Bixl.y. HuKene Klein, Arthur Nehls and Mr. Menottl, while the Kiwanis chili will be represented by their president, Kd-win K.

Kllis. Robert It. Hiely. vi'-c-president; Lewis W. C.

Sheppard. Al bert Dodsre, 1V L. 1'urdy, A. O. f.

W. Saperston, J. W. itannes, the 1 Rev A. HrouKhton, M.

T. Creene, I Baker. L. H. Blev, J.

1). Morrell, George R. Fox and F. A. Mohr.

Preceded by a forty-piece, band, der the direction of Bolton, and a mounted escort under the supervision of Chief of Police Higgins and ln pector Hvlan. the stars and delegates II narart In th tv hn Ihmli; 1 the business section and to their heal. quarters at the Lafayette. To Call Upon Stars. Fully BOO are expected to attend the special meeting and luncheon called by the Buffalo Rotary club in honor of the stars to be held at 12:30 o'clock at the Lafayette.

At this luncheon the atars will be introduced, called upon to speak or sing. Immediately following the Rotary luncheon, the Kiwanis club will take the visitors in town for a spin to Niagara Falls. Many of the stars hen brities will start about 9:15 o'clock, or Just before the showing of the feature Him, On Tuesday the stars will start the day with a shopping tour and then ap rear before the Huffalo Women's club at a special luncheon at the Iroquois at 12:30 o'clock. They will then appear at each of the three performances at the theater that Wednesday they w'll be guests of the Kiwanis cluli at their regular luncheon at the Stat let- at 12:30 when they will meet the main body of that organization. AfHr three more personal appearances at Loew's State theater that day they wfll entrain for New York, BECKERICH TO MANAGE STAGE Al.

Beckerich, one of the best known and best liked theatrical managers In this city, has been selected by Marcus Loew to represent him as resident manager of Loew's State theater In this city. The announcement was as warm ly received by his competitors as by following of friends. tieekerich began his theatrical career aa an actor and admits to "suping" nls first engagement with Olga ln baphho- Gaining his lirwt taste of theatrical life- through th unusual channel, he struck out a vaudeville artist and for three J' was employed with the Nixon 1 ei urvuu ui lliedieiB ill ruil- adelphia. Later he held important dancing roles in the musical comedy "The Ginger Bread Man" featuring Fred Nice. Tiring of the life behind the scenes and desiring to return to his home, he assumed the managerial reins of a local theater, which he held four years.

Later he managed theaters ln Jamestown, New York and Kitchener, Canada. Alf-hough unable to accompany Marcus Loew on his Buffalo trip, Bert Ly-tell wired that "my heart is there although I'll not be in person." means of both punishing and diminish-ng murder. Points to Danger. 1 In "Mother O' Mine" the abolitionists point out a striking example of the danger of the state assuming to take the life of its major criminals. Robert Sheldon, the leading character of the drama, falls into an altercation with his employer, the result of the latter's vicious slandering of the boy's mother, A thrilling fight fol- lows in which the elder man manages to get a revolver from a drawer of a table nearby.

The boy, fighting for his life, forces the gun from his employer's hand, and, falling to the floor, accidentally discharged, fatally wounding "Its owner. The only witness to the affray Is the mistress of the slain man, who, spite of her waywardness, in sincerely devoted to him. She promises to avenge his death, and on the witness stand perjures herself, stating that the boy was the murderer, thereby securing his conviction and sentence to the electric chair. Effect Release. There is apparently no hope for the condemned lad.

His mother, however. Intervenes and her determination and loyalty draw a confession from the guilty woman. Even then, with but a few hours remaining before the hour of execution, only the resourcefulness 4f the district attorney and a mad ride through a raging storm effect the boys release as he is strapped to the death chair. 11 i INITIAL PICTURE AT LOEW'S STATE Revives Widely Discussed Question of Capital Punishment. The widely discussed question of capital punishment and Its abolition has, been revived in many quarters by the appearance of Thomas II.

Ince's stirring melodrama "Mother O' Mine," chosen as the Initial feature picture for Loew's State theater. For more than a half a century, the abolition of capital punishment has been an issue In American public life. Several states have dispensed with the death sentence as the supreme penalty for crime, and one or two. of those states have returned to the noose and the electric chair as the only effective MOTHER II TO ATTEND TNIPERSON OF CELEBRITIES EXPECTED GALLER V. (if I vJ MftKSH jj J( Jj vl I 11 i 4i.