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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Elberta Presents Its First Film
Box Elder News, 2 March 1917, page 1
Yesterday afternoon, "ye editor" was invited to witness the first film shown on the screen at the Elberta Theatre. The picture was a dramatization of Hall Cain's book "Whoso Seeketh A Wife" and was produced by the Art Drama Company. The work of the projecting machines was splendid and the seating arrangement of the house admits of a perfect view of the screen from all parts of the auditorium so that when the seats are placed patrons of the house will have a most comfortable view. The film shown was a tryout as the company is a new one in the motion picture producing world, and the Elberta management consented to run the picture to see what it was like. Messrs Shurtliffe and Dredge have a very strong line up with some of the old established producing companies so they will give the best service possible in filmdom. The house will not be ready for opening for another week.