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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Buys Share in Colonial Theatre
Ogden Standard Examiner, 22 July 1924, page 8
H. E. Skinner, manager of the Colonial theatre, announced today that Joseph Pantone, who has returned to Ogden after two years in California, had purchased the interests of H. B. Taylor and associates in the theatre. Mr. Skinner said he was gratified in having the association of Mr. Pantone in the enterprise. Mr. Pantone says he thinks the small theatre has a bright future because the smaller establishments do not have the heavy overhead of larger picture houses and can share the saving with their patrons.
Mr. Skinner said the theatre would be redecorated and the heating system renovated for the fall and winter seasons.
