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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[Carmike Plans to Sell Long-Standing Villa Theatre]
Enterprise, 28 May 2001
Columbus, Georgia-based Carmike Cinemas Inc. plans to sell the long-standing Villa Theatre at 3092 So. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City this week.
Carmike, which filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy last year, plans to sell the cinema to businessman Edmond Simantob for $2.4 million. Simantob's Utah holdings include Simantov Oriental Rug Gallery and the Felt Building in which it is located at 341 S. Main in downtown Salt Lake.
Should there be any competing offers, they will be considered May 30 in the New York City offices of Carmike's bankruptcy counsel. A hearing to approve any sale will be held the following day.
