A H Blank Brings The Riviera Theatre To Waterloo
A H Blank attends the formal opening of his Riviera Theatre in Waterloo. Born in Roumania, Blank built a movie empire from Des Moines to Davenport, guiding First National Pictures and merging theatres with Publix Theatres to bring top motion picture entertainment to Town.
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A. H. Blank
The
Riviers
Blank
Horatio Alger
Roumania
Council Bluffs
Marvel
Des Moines
Riviera
Waterloo
Davenport
Garden Theatre
First National Pictures, Inc
United States
Publix ‘Theatres
Middle West
Screen Magnate Builds Riviera Asks Future Of Motion Pictures
A. H. Blank credits his Riviera merger for opening the theater and says studying motion pictures’ future is impossible. He recalls Garden in Des Moines in 1914 and predicts talking pictures may soon appear at the Riviera. The industry is led by captains who build wealth through evolving cinema. Separately, Manchester library hosts a display of color prints from the State Federation of Women’s Clubs via the Delphian chapter.
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Public Service
Waterloo
Riviera
A. H. Blank
Des Moines
Riviera Theatre
Boyd LaVerne
Talking Picture Advance
Manchester
Delphian
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Riviera Theatre Opens Daily at 1 P.M with Deluxe Performances
The Riviera theatre will open daily at 1 p.m with a 1 o'clock matinee and a full deluxe program through the afternoon. Two deluxe shows at 7 and 9 p.m will follow the matinee, with Sunday schedules adding matinees at 2 and 4 o'clock. Herbert D. Grove, resident manager, promotes early arrival for best seats and full entertainment.
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Riviera Theatre
Waterloo
Herbert D. Grove
Riviera Grande
Boyd LaVerne
Riviera
George Kristufek
Ralph Jones
Riviera Grande Organ
Grove
Riviera Theatre Sets Timed Delux Program With stage acts
The Riviera theatre announces a carefully timed deluxe program featuring intelligent direction and precise titling. Attendants will inform patrons of exact start times for each unit including Boyd LaVerne presentations, ensuring the thread of the film is fully appreciated through stage, organ and screen features.
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