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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'Avalon,' New Name Chosen for Thorley Theatre
Iron County Record, 15 June 1939, page 5
The manager of the Thorley theatre announces the selection of “Avalon” as the new name for the Thorley.
Inasmuch as the Thorley Theatre has been operated since 1913 under the name given to it by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Thorley, they were permitted to chose the new name from the hundreds of entrys submitted.
The following persons will participate in the prize money by reason of having submitted the winning name: R. S. Hart, Don Nelson, Clyde Loman and Marguerite Neilson. They will receive their prize money Sunday, June 18th. At 5:30 P. M. at which time checks will be presented from the stage of the Avalon Theatre.
