Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-29
STANLEY THEATRE
HAS GALA OPENING
Mayor in Address Declares
Event Marks New Era in
city's History
LAUDS MRS. MASTBAUM

Not only motion picture fans. but the
men and women who take pride in the
rrogress Of their city, in the develop
ment Of educational, artistic and enter
tsinment advantages for themselves and
their children. arc celebrating the open
ing Of the new theatre, at Nineteenth
and Market streets.
Again Philadelphia has outstrppcd
other cities Of the courtry in tho cree
ton Of the new Stanley Theatre. It's
formal opening last night to invited
guests. and today to the public. at
tractcd to the city screen stars whose
faces are familiar to oil Philadelphia
audiences. film producers. theatre man
ayers and film experts whose names arc
known all over the world.
Address by Mayor
Mayor Moore, in an address at tho
formal opening last night. expressed
the thought Of most Of the guests who
gathered in brilliant evening dress to
celebrate the occasion.
"The opening of such q theatre in
Philadelphia" he said. lis worthy Of
municipal recognition. We realize in
this theatcr the new life that is grow
ing up on Market street as well as the
bandsomest building OF it's kind in the
United States.
"Its opening marks n new era in our
citys history. There Is an intense in
terest throughout the country in what
Philadelphia is doing. and our progress
is a cause for pride. With it's historic
landmarks Philadelphia should occupy
proud place on the map of this coun.
try; .,uoo ,o,.s ouo :; ,,,, o,,,.
vas held the famous Centennial cole
bration of the signing of the Dcclarn
ton Of Independence. On the ono hum
dred and ffticth anniversary we are to
have another celebration of this kind
And We can but marvel at the changes
that have taken place ,in our city dur
ing these years.
Changes Of FOrty.tIiree Years
Forty three years ngo we showed
with pride the first silk made in this
country and the telephone. We did not
know the typcwriter-and the stcnog-
rapher was unborn. The bicycle has
come and almost gone since then. We
now have the automobile, the airplanc
and the motion picture. Tonight in
this country twelve millions of people
are attending motion picture showings,
,Ceing on the screen in many instances
the beautiful stars who now sit in this
theatre as guests.
In closing his address the Mayor
paid tribute to Mrs. Fannie Mastbaum,
mother Of Jules Mastbaum president
Of the Stanley Co. Of America. The
white. haired mother sat in tho box
with her son and the special guests of
the evening.
Called a Memorial
1T is Il beautiful thought" said the
Mayor. that in this theatre sits the
mother of the MastbaumS, kind. genial,
wrapped up in her sons. She has Jules
with her. To Stanley, who is gone,
this theatre is memorial
Celebration of the elaborate formal
opening began with the dinner in thc
junior ballroom Of the Ritz Carlton
last night. Nothing was lacking in
flowers gorgeous lights. daintily pre-
pared menu and entertainment to make
this success. Jules Mastbaum pre- e
sided as toastmaStor. Judge Horace
Stern was the only speaker of the
dinner.
Among the guests we're Mayor Moore,
A. l.. Erlanger. Adolph Xukor. Jesse
J.. Lasky, +. +. Albce. J. J. Shubert,
Lee Shubcrt, Samuel Rothapfel Hugo
ReScnfeld, William Fox. l.. J. SELF .
nick. Winnie Shehan, Harry Schwalbc
Dorothy Dalton, Constance Binney,
Miriam Cooper, Juliennc Johnston,
Alice Brady. Martha Mansfield, May
MrAvoy, Constance Talmadgc. Mac
Murray, Hope Hampton, Eugene
OBricn,- Mrs. Fannie F.. Mastbaunr
and Sir Henry Arthur Jones.
From the hotel the hosts and guests.
lnr -,
taXis TO the new theatre where crowds
awaited the beginning of the program
there
Soft rose shades. silver. gold and
beautiful blues are the predominating
'oorS in the beautiful building. In the
pro"""nium arch Anton =. AlberG
who's" work at the Hague in Holland is
famous, has created the mural painting
representing Beauty crowned by the
masses. Flood lights make the paint
lng stand forth in vivid cOlors. There
J, another painting, best observed from
the m"zzanine, on tho wall at the mair
entrance. George Harding, American
artist has done this lie Carnival"
SSToWing Picrrot and Columbne with
Harlequin at play in dream garden
o'"rhuns with glowing lanterns.
Romantic Paintings
Other paintings on the side walls
ehow characters of romantic historical
nature, One panel is Joan of Are lead
'hS hCr rompatriOts 10 victory. An
olher shows Columbus returning from
LiS voyage of discovery, acclaimed BY
ms fellow countrymen.
The theatre, which has a seating ca
na"ity Of 1000, was filled last night.
"uNStS, after they had seen the beau
n,i,,
comfortable, cushioned seats of gray
tnd rose colors. There is one balcony,
MY feet from the stage, which, with
t'N proScenium opening of sixty four
l""t, and its equipment of flies and
ur'Sslng rooms, IL prepared to accom-
m"datc the largest of theatrical uttrac
IONS. In the rear of the balcony is the
projection room. Three Simplex ma
'hlncs of the latest design have been in
StaIled 80 there is no possibility of Il
breakdown at any time.
The stage is provided with Il screen
OF the newest type, showing clear. clean
PICTURES, a specially designed setting
o' silk and plush sets off the pictures
splendid. There is a direct and a semi
Hlrect system and food lighting with
'hre" color effect. The lights din
gradually and come on again softly
he great gold and prisned chandeliers
arc graceful and attractive.
Inclines 10 Balcony
Easy inclines lead to balcony and tc
loges from the mpzzanine aud balcony
noorS. A promenade in the rear of the
oalcony IL richly furnished. Suites oi
othccs overlook Market street,
The orchestra pit has acCOmmOda
non for II symphony orchestra of scv