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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Ogden Standard Examiner, 9 March 1904, page 5
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The opening performances at the Pastime Theater last night were well attended, notwithstanding the heavy down-pour of rain. On the whole the spectacles are good and compare favorably with those in vaudeville theaters of large cities.
Bob Kenyon does well in his illustrated songs. Davis and Davis can certainly shake their feet, but their dialog work needs improving. O. W. Courtney, juggler and Morris Jones, black faced monologue artist, are deserving of special mention, their work being excellent. Bessie and Arthur Krona do a good vaudeville stunt. The same bill holds for the rest of the week.
