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THE A TER EDITION1*J4'STATE THEATER OPENING TONIGHTmminisssNVA•x*.y.s\ViV«V.SM1T7HBN the doors of the main en*trance of-the new Schine's* « 1State; theater are opened at 6 o'clock this evening:, Sandusky people will have their first opportunity of viewing the interior of what undoubtedly Is one of the most beautl* tul and complete modern .theaters in Ohio,: ,After toiling day and night for several' weeks, larg:e crews of workers practically completed their task late Friday afternoon* . Seats, carpets, drapes, the curtain and otheraccessories had been placed, the organ was in readiness, the orchestra pit awaited the players, and the projecting room was “set to begin showing the first picture.The first show will start at 6:30 p. m. and before its close there will be a brief ceremony, City Solicitor E.: H.1 Savord, on behalf of the city, accepting*the playhouse as a civic project that will be a valued addition v-.--to-^Sandusky!a—many, .attractions. The second show will start at 9’p. m.There • was a welcoming parade late in the afternoon, visiting thea-tier men, including high officials of ^chlne Enterprises,- Inc., being driven about the city.The ^ opening bill, as previously announced, includes Billie* Dove in “The Night Watch, and five Schine-Keith vaudeville acts, headed by Elliot^.Dexter, stage and screen svtar, in person. The Texans will present a rope act,,, Harry Antrim and Betty-Vail -will be seen in “Selling Vaudeville, the Cadet Sextet will Offer a clever saxophone act, and the 1 Four Sidneys will; * be seen in eoniedy singing, talking and dancing;. / . -:*..VR^j^jLa Boupty will be director of the rorchestra; aijd Miss TaylorWill-be the organist. ; :The Schin^ State ; theater is one of the most; modern^ type theaters ever to be erected'*1 rt-rOhio. »ltr every detail it is - the most modern type of construction and equipment; built of stedl and concrete, as fire-proof as ing?ehujty can makeit, and surpassing thje/legal and underwriters* requirements in provision for, safety,^and1*strength:. • It waserected 'by theHSeitz Enterprises' forand in.:cjonjunction • with -the - Schine-Enterprises, from the plan* by Peter, M. Hulsken, a noted theatrical architect of Lima. ■ ^'y-The Schine State embodies everyfeature of . practical value to be found in the best theaters in America and Europe, with many startling innovations exclusively its own.- ‘' • -The spirit’ of the architectural design and the decorative scheme isof the early Spanish period. The color scheme is particularly striking, even daring, with its goodly amount of antique gold and panelsof elementry colors* The. skill of amaster is in evidence, however, as the blending is so artistically done and so decidedly pleasing that the picture it presents is one of un* describable beauty and luxury.Special care has been given in the selection of the carpet, and the overhanging draperies, both for the stage and the auditorium proper. The draperies and the hanging stage pieces are of expensive silks and velours, creating an air of extravagant luxury with their harmonizing shades.Very approved modern sanitary device has been provided in the equipment of the Sehine State. The heating, cooling and ventilating systems are the best known td modern science, and thousands of cubic feet of fresh air are warmed orcooled every minute by nine tons of radiation or thiry-two hundred feet of water-spraying equipment.The stage equipment is of the latest type in every respect. A ment has been installed, a provision which enables the quick handling of scenery for every’ form of entertainment, size or nature* The stage lighting provisions are in themselves a revelation, and it is possible through the use of the gigantic electrical switeh-board to change the light In any section of the theater to any desired color at any time desired.In designing the Schine State theater the safety of the audience was the predominating factor. One will see *exit doors, - plainly marked, wherever one may. look. These exits lead directly to the street, arid provide more than ample means for emptying the entire auditoritia should the occasion so require, !n an estimated time of 69 seconds.The Schine State theater is un-doubtedly one of the finest theaters to have been erected in Ohio during the past 25 year3. It is a theater of which Sandusky, or any other prominent city in Ohio, can well be proud. It constitutes a permanent memorial to the faith which the Schine-Enterprises manifest in the anticipated'growth of Sandusky.Clean entertainment of the nature which appeals to young and old, consisting of motion picture presentation, unique and picturesque vaudeville attractions, accompanied by orchestral and organ music of the finest calibre, will be shown at Schine's State., Every effort will be exerted to make the Schine State a civic and community pride to Sandusky, and a worthy addition to the already long list of theaters owned and operated by the Schine Enterprise..y.vAVi§*Photo by NiebergallJ, Myers Schine, president, and in Portsmouth, and one each in Louis W. Schine, general manager Sidney, Massillon and Alliance, of Schine Enterprises, Inc., are “We hope to make Schine’s State here with other officials of the big one of the mosfpopular of our-crom-organization for the gala opening munity theaters, said President J. of the new Schine's State theater, Myers Schine. “Our experience has the latest addition to the Schine cir- proved that the public wants clean euit. pictures and vaudeville acts and weSchine Enterprises owns and shall endeavor to provide the best. operates more than 150 theaters With the Messrs. Schine here for throughout the country, including a the opening are: John May, corap* number in Ohio. It employes some troller; George Lynch, in charge of 3,800 people. The company has a booking; J. G. Selmser, aliditor, and beautiful new theater in Lima, three I L, R, Barhydt, Ohio manager.Hmise Rules of Scl ne’s State Theater Are Strict, Emphasizing Courtesy.Applications of 135 Sandusklans for position on the house staff are being or have been considered by L. R. Barhydt, district manager for the Schine Enterprises in Ohio.Of that number 16 young Sandus-ldans are to be picked as attaches after they have fulfilled the rigid requirements by the company,Barhydt, in telling about the requirements of the Schine Enterprises relative to positions on the house staff, explained that “the modern attache is vastly different from the ancient usher who led persons down the aisle.“These uniformed service people^' he said, “are thoroughly trained in courtesy, and capable of rendering service in emergencies of any kind.; They will be posted:; vith full information-or the safety -points of this gigantic fire-proof, theater, and will be instructed as to their duty in the general operation or in case of any unforeseen emergency that might arise. They understand the value of courtesy in its fullest extent and know that at no time must any house attache of any Schine theater indulge in any controversy with -a patron. These attaches will be given their respective duties and held strictly accountable for them. They will be under military supervision, and weekly drill will be a part of the regular operation of the theater, as will also daily inspections by the house manager before the opening time.These rules have been announced:1. Our service is built upon goodcharacter as its foundation.2. Ungentlemanly, unladylike, or boisterous conduct will riot be indulged in anywhere in this building.3. Neatness, orderliness and cleanliness are the markings of vigorous men and women.4. To accept a tip is degrading, and is r positively forbidden; receiving a tip makes you subservient to the giver of that tip.5. Flirtations conduct is unmanly, unladylike, unnecessary and distinctly a; mark of illbreeding; and further it is punishable'by dismissal from our, service.6. Discipline^ is a necessary part of the organization; therefore disobedience, lateness or absence is not expected, nor will it be tolerated.7. The degree of respect and pride which you have in this theater and organization is the degree of success which you may hope to obtain. Let every word and every action measure up to our standard—your standard.■ One of the really big jobs in theconstruction of the new Schine. ■ « » ■ * » » .theater was that of excavating. Inmost cities, excavating is one ofthose jobs which gives but little worry. But that condition is not true in Sandusky. Due to the fact that rock is encountered but a few feet below the surface excavating is a long, hard undertaking. The Homberger Wager Engineering and Construction Company of this city, which has figured in many of the big developments which have taken place in recent years in Sandusky, excavated for the beautiful new Million Dollar Schine State theater. . Hundreds of tons of rock were removed after a great quantity of explosives had been used to los* sen it. In addition drills were required for operations close to the foundations of adjoining buildings. Many weeks of hard, work were required before actual construction work could be started on the build-Upon the established reputationof “leading painters and decoratorssince 1876, Bauman Bros., Colum*bus-av., were given the painting contract, for Schine's State theater. The novel new painting finishes applied through the entire theaterwere applied by the small army of mechanics employed by Bauman's*The work is most commendable and is well received by the building contractor and owners.Throughout the theater Devoe Paint products, for which Bauman Bros, are local representatives, were used exclusively*The Homberger Wagar Company while a local concern has done extensive work throughout the state. They have been successful bidders on many road constructions jobs throughout the state. Noteworthy undertakings in which this organization has participated in Sandusky have been the South Co* lumbus-av. subway, Junior lligh school and the Schine State theater.Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday5 ACTS KEITH VAUDEVILLE and Leading Feature Photo-PlayEvery Wednesday, Thursday, Fridayand SaturdaySpecial DeLuxe Screen Attraction (including at a near date)VITAPHONE and MOVIETONEWith hearty handshakes and cordial welcome, we greet you. good friends of Sandusky, fervent in our hope that the hours you spend with us shall be pleasant ones.May this glorious institution, erected in a glor*. ious city, find you within its walls often*—delighting in its photoplays, enjoying its new mode of talking pictures, revelling in its enchanting music and occasional added entertainment surprises. Ours is the business of making people happy!What a privilege to be eo engaged!Sandusky*s Newest Million Dollar TheaterGrand Inaugural Programme—Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13.MATINEES(BEGINNING TOMORROW)EVENINGS(INCLUDING TONIGHT)In Her Greatest Hit “THE NIGHT WATCHCHILDREN 20cCHILDREN 25cPricee when Vaudeville Is not Included inProgramme .Adults 25c — Children 15cAND ON THE STAGEPrices When Vaudeville to NIn Prograwuie f
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Sandusky Star Journal
Sandusky, Ohio, US
Fri, Oct 12, 1928
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