Dreamland Theatre
Ogden, Utah
Charles and George Driskell were managers of the Dreamland Theatre on Washington Avenue for most of 1908. They made improvements to the playhouse in March, including the addition of landscape panels on the walls made by local artists. In August, the Dreamland added a second projector, eliminating the need for intermissions at reel changes. A claim by George Driskell that he had “worked with untiring energy” to secure exclusive engagements at the Dreamland provoked a strong response from R. W. Strong with 20th Century Optiscope, who claimed the entire credit for resolving booking conflicts lay with the national Film Service Association. Two months later, the Dreamland reopened under the management of Fred Tout and Fred Anderson.
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New Theatre Soon Completed
Box Elder News, 20 March 1913
At the Alta Theatre, after a few days on account of the cold spell, work is again progressing nicely. The big playhouse is being rushed through as rapidly as it is possible to do so consistently. The skyscraping steel frame of the stage is now enclosed and plastering is covering the ceiling and walls, after which the decorating will begin. Manager Levitt expects to announce the definite opening date shortly, perhaps in the next issue of this paper. The Commercial Club's star entertainers are rehearsing their parts earnestly, so there will be nothing to prevent a finished performance. Nothing is lacking, but a dress rehearsal which will happen at the Alta soon. The Commercial Club will launch the new enterprise by starting the Alta Theatre on its career as an amusement house, on the opening night. The management of the Alta is booking strong attractions in motion pictures, vaudeville and road attractions for the roomy, fully equipped stage of the Alta, making correct productions in every detail possible. Watch for full particulars and opening date of the Alta Theatre.