The Montgomery Advertiser from Montgomery, Alabama • 27

1 MOMCOMSRT ADVERIISER Cs.troctij Ftrl4 Udtr't TWENTY-SEVEN Katz Family Opening Dexter Theater Today, Their Second In City New House To Screen First Runs With Two Programs Each Week Official Family Of Dexter And Tivoli Theaters "NEON" SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 1923 Is 'Sweetheart Of CM Feature Of First Day's Showing Sign for the DEXTER TEEATEZ FurrJLhed and instilled tlrouh ti. When yon figure on your sign thitk of -NEON" then 'let xis figure with yon. We assure prompt and efficient service. li cents lor ad-Uts to p.a, and cents for adulia after I at. Adult ad-Dtissjco will be cents all day oa and holidays.

The Dener was designed by aVusfeld and Jones, and built by Jehie Brother Construction Company, both of Uont-gomery, lor- B. Whitfield, owner of the building. Equipment was purchased by the Alabama Amusement, Inc. The expenditure for both building and equipment was about 130 .000. Approaching the theater, one first notices the 27-loot Neon electric sign which floods the exterior la shades of red, green, and blue.

Like the mouf followed in construction of the interior, the sign is of modernistic design. Below this Is the marquee, of simple design and Illuminated from the Interior. The box -cilice, located several feet from the sidewalk, is of richly polished black formica, aa are the supporting pillars of the lobby. The trimmings are of bronxe. The walls of the box-office and lobby are of gold and green tertone, and are draped in damask and vekxir of rich blends.

Two large double swinging door of mahogany provide entrance Into the foyer, where the walls are of tan and Interspersed In rose and blue. In front are draperies of green and rust, between which 1 the entrance to the auditorium. On either side of the foyer are the ladies' lounge acd men's smoker. The AsJllsMaa The main beauty of the theater Is In the auditorium Itself. Between two emergency exits tn the rear, is the stage.

Upon this Is mounted a screen, an elaborately woven piece of The ambition ot a Jiaatjomery lamlly to provide their city with; aacuher mod-tm motion picture bouse which, would fee unsurpassed by cy ether of tu itie in the Southeast, has beo refclrd. To-Uy. at pa, the Dexter Thrtier, at 11T Dexter Aenue, will be opened Jor-ssaHy to the public with a program "Sweetheart ot Bm Chi." Wn.lt Disney i limed eariaun. Three Little Pigs," and a Pathe News reL The Dezter ts the second tbesser te be opened In Montgomery by the Alabama Amusements, of which M. B.

Kau to president. The first theater opend by that organization la the Tivott on Commerce Btreet. With the operation of two houst here, Ike Eats, genial manager of the Tivotl Theater lor the last five years, will become general uperrtor. while Harry Kats and David Kali win be managers of the Dexter and TWoll The ten, respectively. Mis Lena Kats will sen a secretary.

The Dexter, according to Ike Katt, will be an exclusively "first run" house, featuring Monogram, Majestic and other pictures by major producers. Pathe News reels will also be shown, with changes twice weekly. The Tivoli will continue Its present policy of first and second run pictures, with first run Westerns each Friday and Saturday. nice Schedules Price of admission at the Dexter will be 10 cents at all times for children. NEON LIGHT SERVICE ISO Lee Street Cedr-S31 ExeeeUves and esnpleyes the Dexter and TivoH Theater above ant Frwnt iww, left to right: Harry BUts, manager the Dexter; David tut.

mt the TlveU; Has Lena Kate, aeerrWy; It fs-esUcat; tka auus general manager. Seewnd row; Eari Mime, head artist; Mrs. WOsea, cashier; Bliss Lena Baseem, cashier; Miss Jaanfta Crawford, cash ier; Lee CwUier, yrajecUonM; Kkw beers ream art aaasitaat; Frank Dadley, Iicth; D. T. saw- Bephle Began, eashler; Ewcf Craig, wsher; BaJph Watts, asher; Joe Kembert, yer, ashar; Jtmmie Riuhloa, projectionist; Albert Thompson, asher.

material made especially tor sound pic tures. Behind the screen, tn a cup- fhaped so and reflector, are the All Glaring in The Dexter Theatre Ey STANDARD GLASS COMPANY X16 Bibb Street Cedar-4443 8 Tears of GLAZING In Montgomery. On either aid of aa aisle, which 1 covered with cushioned carpets for deadening the sound of footstep, are new upholtered spring cushion seat of dark radio fame, Ted Bealey and his "Stoogies," and Trixie Prlganza; "Laughing at Life," with Victor licLaglen, William Boyd and Racquel Torres; "Vampire Bat," with LioneU A twill. Fay Wray; "The Wrecker." with Jack Holt; "Sing Bong Singer. with Leila Eyams; "Crusader," with Warner and Brent; "King for a Night," with Chester Mcrrl and Helen Twelve-trees; "Avenger," with Ralph Porbe and Adrienn Ames; "Curtain at Eight," "Broken Dreams," and "Parol GlrL" IJher will also be Pathe News, Mickey Mouse, Billy Symphonies la technicolor, and comedies.

Among those contractor and firms maroon leather and plush back. Th eat har been placed sufficiently far apart to provide full comfort. Affiliated Producers, Inc. Thos. A.

Branon, President Extends Heartiest Congratula-, tions and Best Wishes to THE DEXTER Acoustical perfection has been ac quired through the wall construction of who have had part in the building. JOE N. PERRY HARMON C. WILLIAMS CONGRATULATIONS to the owner on opening: tha DEXTER THEATRE "Montgomery 'i Newest Movie House" We were selected to furnish and install all the Plumbing and Heating equipment and take pride in calling your attention to this work. PERRY WILLIAMS PLUMBING COMPANY 113 No.

Perry Street Cedar-2664 equipment, or decoration of the theater are: O. T. Key Company. J. White Roofing Company, Central Cement and Supply Company, Perry and Williams Plumbing Company, Max McLaln, painter, theatrical tile of tan and brown, all modernistic style and with pilaster effect.

Lighting fixtures of multi-colored glass have been Installed In the celling, while bronxe lamps have been hung from the wall on each side. On the ascend floor are the projection booth, tnansger'i office, and storage and supply rooms. Th operating booth has been equipped with the most recent development In sound picture machinery. There 1 also. In the rear of the ftage, an apparatus for both cooling and washing air during the Bummer months.

Coming Attraction Ike Kata, In opening the new theater, slso announced a partial list of attraction which will be presented soon. They Include: "Unwritten Law," with Mary Brian, Lew Cody, and Greta Nlssen; "Myrt and Marge," with that team of Montgomery Bash and Door Company. 8mfth and Cochran, Mead and Charles, Standard Glass Company, Neon Light Service, Turk', Queen Feature Service. The DEXTER THEATRE Is an example of confidence in the economic strength of Montgomery. We are proud ef our part la developing this property.

We Congratulate The owners of this theatre and wish for them a Continued Success Smith Cochran, Inc. Seal Estate and Insurance. CEDAR-3127 80Vi DEXTE3 AVE. "We are distributors of Majestic Features which will be featured run in The Dexter. Rosemont Gardens, Tennille Furniture Company, Montgomery Radio Service Company, Radio Service and Blng X.

J. Meyer, Jr, agent; Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Monogram Picture Corrjoratkm. and Af Call On Ui for Estimates on All Classes of Plumbing and Heating Installations. filiated Producers, Inc. Watch for the following outstanding productions: "VAMPIBE BAT" with Lionel AtwilL Fay Wray and Melvyn Douglas We Extend Best Wishes to the new Pictures MONOGRAM "SING SINNER SING" with Leila Hyams, Paul Lukas and George E.

Jones. Congratulation! ItaWiJSi FOR YOUR SUCCESS "CURTAIN AT EIGHT" with Dorothy MacKaill and Pan! Caranaugh, DEXTER THEATER which formally opens today AND WE CONGRATULATE the owners of the theatre for their faith In Montgomery. Messrs. Ausfeld Jones, the Architects who designed this beautiful theatre. Jehle the contractors who so ably executed the ALL MILL WORK SUPPLIED BY US MONTGOMERY SASH and DOOR CO.

N. J. THACKSTON, Mgr. 1000 N. McDonoush St.

Cedar-1695 7 CORPORATION Producers and Distributor, of "TRUE STORY" Feature Production. CONGRA TULA TE the owners on the opening of the New DEXTER Theatre The Amusement Going Public of Montgomery will be en- thusiastically entertained with Exclusive First Run Showings 1 of Monogram Features in the DEXTER and TIVOLI Theatres. In addition to the only college fraternity feature ever perfectly produced, 'WORLD GONE MAD" with Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton, Mary Brian and Pat O'Brien. We Furnished Booth Equipment and Screen The QUEEN FEATURE SERVICE, lac. "The Independent House of Quality" COMPLETE THEATRE EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES 1912V2 Morris Avenue Birmingham, Ala; uiasses oi mu wort Promptly and Satisfactorily Filled.

"UNWRITTEN LAW" with Mary Brian, Lew Cody, Greta Nissen. and Ekeets Gallagher. The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" Others to Follow OTHERS TO FOLLOW. UGC 1 SPECIAL III 3 LITTLE PIGS Walt Disney Sltry Symphony Sensation featuring th song "WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD WOLF" PATHE NEWS "BR0KEN DREAMS" An original by Olga Prlnzlau. "THE AVENGERS" By tlijhn Goodwin, with Ralph Forbes.

"SENSATION HUNTERS" A Chsrles Vldor production, story fey Whltmsn Chambers, "WOMAN'S MAN" From Adela Rogers St, John' famous story, "Great God Fourflush." "HE COULDN'T TAKE IT" Story and screen plsy fey Dor Senary. "16 FATHOMS DEEP" An undersea story by Eustace Adams. "BEGGARS IN ERMINE" By Esther Lynd Day. "MANHATTAN LOVE SONG" By Cornell Woolrlch. "THE LOUD SPEAKER" An original story by Tristram Tupper.

"KING KELLY OF THE U. S. A musical production from the famous tsg piy. "THE WOMAN IN WHITE" Wllki Collins' famous novel. "JANE EYRE" One of the most widely resd of Charlotte Bronte' books.

"MYSTERY LINER" dgsr Wallace's 8sturdy Evening Post Story "THE MOONSTONE" By Wllkle Collins. Considered one of the grestsst detective stories of all time. "HAPPY LANDING" Stuart Anthony's air story. "DERBY DAY" County Fair Dsys are Pay Days. "MONEY MEANS NOTHING" By Willisrn Anthony MeOulre.

"NUMBERS OF MONTE CARLO" E. Phillips Oppenheim'o story of Mente Csrlo. "CITY LIMITS" By Jack Woodward. To the Owners of th New and Beautiful DEXTER Theatre! CONGRATULATIONS to Ausfeld Jones, Architects, and Jehle Contractors, uppn ihe completion of such4 a splendid job! PARDONABLE PRIDE on our part in having participated in the construction of this theatre! YOU TOO can insure better building results by the use of trained supervision, high class workmanship, and quality materials! We point particular pride to the following materials which were furnished by us: Russell Erwin Hardware DuPont Paints and Varnishes U. S.

G. Insulating Tile Senrioe BUILDING SUPPLIES Experience Phone Cedar-4500 30 Commerce Street RAH! KARt RAH! A Riot ef Ko-muice, Llfs and Laughter, with a lot of Cutoy Co-Eds! Frolicking Freshmen I Sentimental tODhomorcsi Tsntsllzing Tunas unosl Dashing Dis- vV Laughter! Zlpl loguel Love ana and Zeetl Action I WitM I WIUl FOUB DAYS TARTtNO TODAY XIA3Y CARU3L1 BUSTE3 CSABB3 CHARLES STARRETT FLORENCE LAKE AND TED riO-KITO AND) NTanTAiNina POPULAR FEICI3 SUNDAY 10c 25c Weak Dsys 10o1So Until P.M. 10e-Zfi After P.M. Door Opaa I P.M. Csdar.109..