Introduction
Abraham M. Ellis was the president of the Broadway Amusement Company, which owned the Broadway Theater in Camden, in the 1930s. He also was a partner, with Martin Ellis and Louis Rovner, in the ownership of the Liberty Theater on Mount Ephraim Avenue at Everett Street, in 1936.
Cause of Movie Fire to Remain Mystery
Camden Courier-Post —
CAUSE OF MOVIE FIRE TO REMAIN MYSTERY
The cause of the fire which destroyed the interior of the Broadway Theatre Sunday will remain a mystery.
After a personal investigation yesterday, Fire Chief John H. Lennox, said:
“We can’t tell what caused the fire. It started on the stage or somewhere close to the stage. The fire was too far advanced when the first firemen arrived to tell what caused it. It might have been a cigarette, or defective wiring or some other cause.”
The damage was estimated officially by Abraham Ellis, president of the Broadway Amusement Company, operators of the movie house, at $85,000 yesterday. It had been estimated previously by insurance men at approximately $100,000.
Ellis announced that the theatre will be rebuilt and that an architect was busy on plans for the new theatre yesterday.
Liberty Theater Reopening
Camden Courier-Post —
A. M. ELLIS
President of the Liberty Theatre, Mt. Ephraim avenue and Everett street, which opens tonight. The establishment was closed July 6 to enable widespread changes in furnishings and equipment. It now ranks with the finest motion picture centres of South Jersey. Martin Ellis and Louis Rovner are co-owners.
The Liberty Theatre
Camden Courier-Post —
View of the newly renovated Liberty Theatre, Mt. Ephraim avenue and Everett street, reveals the modern trend of architecture which is used throughout the building. The theatre is under management of Ellis and Rovner.
Renovated Theatre Enhanced in Beauty
Camden Courier-Post —
Liberty Management’s Project Gives Patrons Added Comfort in Playhouse
Hailed as one of South Jersey’s foremost playhouses, the Liberty Theatre, recently renovated at Mt. Ephraim avenue and Everett street, is attracting not only motion picture enthusiasts but also is proving a Mecca for lovers of architectural beauty.
Architects retained only the outer walls of the popular house in outlining their designs for an ultra-modern structure for A. M. Ellis and Louis Rovner, co-owners.
The newly designed building provides seats for 750 patrons. The remodeling was done by all local labor with S. Levy Company as contractors.
David Supowitz, one of the region’s leading architects, created the designs for the new structure. Walls and ceiling were improved to provide perfect acoustics. Indirect lighting illuminates the playhouse.
Walls are decorated with beautiful murals to enhance the pleasing environment. A special type of paint similar to that used in Hollywood enables the house to provide novel effects from lighting.
Columns between the murals are coated with a natural wood finish. The stage is provided with a luxurious curtain and drapes. A Western Electric System sound device and a white screen to replace the outmoded silver type furnish the latest in show styles. Streamlined seats in the house were designed to give the maximum of comfort.