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"THE BABE RUTH STORY" BOWS IN NEW YORK; RKO HOLDS SOUTHERN MEETING
The gent in the above photo is James L. Shute, who was recently promoted to the position of assistant producer, "The March of Time", by the producer of the world-famous series, Richard de Rochemont. These two-reelers, covering vital current topics, are distri¬ buted throughout the country by 20th Century-Fox.
Attending the recent RKO zone meeting in New Orleans, presided over by vice-president Robert Mochrie, were, clockwise: Dave Prince, southeast district manager; Hubert Lyons, local branch manager; Ira Stone, Atlanta sales manager; Doug Desch, Dallas sales manager; Rovy Branon, Charlotte branch manager; R. V. Reagin, Memphis exchange head; Sol Sachs, Dallas branch manager; Fred Ford, field man; Charles Boasberg, north-south division manager; Mochrie, A. A. Schubart, Sid Kramer, home office; Carl Peppercorn, assistant to Boasberg; Rogers lamantia. New Orleans; Ralph Williams, Oklahoma City, and Ben Y. Cammack, district manager.
Mid-western winners in the "Miss Mermaid" contest are shown recently enroute to Atlantic City for the final judging in connection with the world premiere of Universal-International's "Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid", which was scheduled for the Hollywood.
Ned Depinet, RKO executive vice-president, recently presented a 16mm. Ampro sound projector to the Unitarian Church, Erie, Pa., in commemoration of his father, who was a charter member of the church. The gift was bestowed during the congregation's 50th anniversary, and proved a really welcome addition to church facilities. Inspecting the new equipment are Rev. Russell R. Bletzer, minister; Mrs. C. H. Lynch, and H. J. Lynch, of the Camera Shop. Lynch is pointing out the various parts of the projector, explaining its operation to Rev. Bletzer.
Ingrid Bergman set a new style trend with her "Joan of Arc" hair-do when she recently met Parisian film critics during a visit. Elias Lapinere, RKO European ad-publicily director, is in the background. RKO's "Joan of Arc'', was discussed.
Paul Terry, producer of the popular Terrytoon shorts released by 20th CenturyFox, is shown on his recent arrival in Paris with Mrs. Terry and daughter Patricia. Also on Terry's itinerary were stops in Italy and Swtizerland, as well as France.
Preceding a sneak preview of Allied Artists "The Babe Ruth Story", George T. Ruppert was recently host at a press dinner which was held at the Ruppert Brewery, New York. Shown from left to right at the festivities are: Steve Broidy,
Allied Artists president; Toots Shor, host to the celebrity world; Broidy, Ruppert, Brewery president; and Gotham pundits Rose Pelswick, The Journal American; A. Winsten, Post; C. Ager, Star; A. Cook, World Telegram, and T. Thirer, Post.
August 4, 1948