The Film Daily (1948)

";: today, March 22, 1948 9fe |ance, Italy Honor firry M. Warner (Continued from Page 1) :! lade of the first and only decoration ijated by the new Italian Republic. Inbassador Henri Bonnet of France eef CjWarner, already a member j trN^Jrench Legion of Honor, with (formal expression of his country's anks at the French Embassy a ort while later. Members of the cabinet and the iplomatic Corps were guests with arner at a dinner tendered by Drew ■arson, the newspaper and radio mmentator who first advanced the ea of a Friendship Train. The taner was preceded by a special reening in the Warner theater of ii Italian-made documentary j'hanks America," produced with hds raised by popular subscription . Jnong the Italian people. Later | arner was the guest of honor at ' , Jception at the Italian Embassy. 4,020 Judgment Entered Bluff ton, Ind. — Circuit Court Judge . H. Eichhorn has entered a judgent against William 0. Conners, ffendant in an action brought by jarion Theater Corp., in the amount | $34,020.95. It was ruled that Conors failed to account to the receiver Jr the full amount of profits real'tjed from, the operation of the In'^Jfena and Lyric Theaters. WHO'S WHO IN HOLLYWOOD C'RJE'D M. WILCOX. Director. Born in Tazewell, Va., Dec. 22. Passed his ' boyhood there, graduating from the public school. Entered University of Kentucky, specializing in English and journalism, and on graduation obtained a position in publicity department of Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer's New York office. In 1929, when King Vidor went to New York to search for players for his all-Negro production, "Hallelujah," he was assigned to help in the search. When Vidor returned to Hollywood, he accompanied him as his assistant. That was the beginning of his climb towards his goal, a contract with M-G-M as a full-fledged director. Became a test director. Developed new theories regarding the handling of scenes, and made a study of production methods and directorial technique. Studied handling of cameras, light effects and the myriad other details which go into filming a talking picture. His first film was a short subject, "Joaquin Murrieta," which was a success, and as a result of his ability, was given his first feature assignment, "Lassie Come Home." Directed the Technicolor production, "Three Daring Daughters," and is now doing "Master of Lassie." Was married in Beverly Hills, November 27, 1947, to Antoinette Reynolds, known on the Broadway stage as Toni Reynolds. Stands 5, 8. Weighs 160 pounds. Eyes, blue. Hair, curly. Answer Times Are Extended Chicago — Federal Judge Michael Igioe gave Warners until April 1 to ' file answers in the anti-trust action filed by R-ockne Theater. Warners j was given a similar extension by Judge Phillip Sullivan, who will hear the action brought by the Rivoli Theater. Rites for J. M. Cunningham Funeral services were held for James M. Cunningham, 62, director of industrial lelations at the General Aniline and Film Corp. of Grasselli. I Kranze Sets Release Dates West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Release dates of four new Film Classics films were announced by B. G. Kranze, vice-president and sales head. Pictures and dates are: "Devil's Cargo," April 1; "Money Madness," April 15; "The Argyle Secrets," May 7, and "Blonde Ice," May 20. Hutner Joins 20th-Fox Meyer Hutner, ex-N. Y. JournalAmerican and N. Y. Post, has joined 20th-Fox's publicity staff. Col.-Cohn Pad Set For Stockholder Okay Columbia stockholders will be asked to approve a five year contract for Harry Cohn, retroactive to Mar. 27, 1947, when they meet in the company's home offices April 9. Also on the agenda will be the election of seven directors who will hold office until the next annual stockholders' meeting; approval of the proposed option agreement whereby President Harry Cohn will be permitted to buy 75,000 shares of the corporation's common stock at $16 a share (stock is currently selling at less than $12 a share on the N. Y. Stock Exchange); election of public accountants and auditors for the corporation for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 1948; and the transaction of any other pertinent business. Nominated to the board of directors are: Harry Cohn, Jack Cohn, A. Schneider, Leo M. Blancke, N. B. Spingold, A. Montague and Donald S. Stralem, all of whom are currently serving as directors of Columbia. Execs, who earned above $20,000 during the last fiscal year and their respective remunerations were: President Harry Cohn, $197,600; Exec. Vee-Pee Jack Cohn, $132,600; Treasurer-Vee-Pee A. Schneider, $93,600; vee-pee in charge of ad-publicity N. B. Spingold, $83,200; vee-pee in charge of domestic sales A. Montague, $130,000. ADVENTURE STORMS ACROSS THE SCREEN J. ARTHUR RANK present \ ABLAZE WITH COLOR! SMUGGLERS" STORMS THE NATIONS BOX OFFICE FOR TOP GROSSES!