Manual of Goldwyn Branch Operations (1920)

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FILM CONDEMNED BY CENSOR In such cases a charge must be made as originally provided for in the contract. During the same week a Credit Memo is to be prepared stating "Subject Condemned by Censor." PAYMENTS MADE IN ADVANCE Such payments have nothing to do with Contract Payments. If a one-picture contract is signed, and part of the contract price paid down, it is to be treated as a Credit to the current account, entering it on form "E" in the Film Rental column with the production number. It must also appear as a credit balance on form "J" until the charge is made in the regular manner. COUPON BOOKS As these have the same value as cash, they are to be kept in a safe place. It is advisable to keep a record of the sales made, by using a ledger sheet (both Debit and Credit sides), giving the date of sales, coupon book number, and the name of the exhibitor. TAX REPORTS All information and blanks referring to State, Local, License and other taxes must be sent to the Home Office in duplicate. Unless authorized by the Home Office, a branch is not to make a Tax Return. The Home Office files the 5% Government Tax for all branches and it is unnecessary to send in any blanks therefor. ACCESSORIES GIVEN AWAY Any accessories given away must be listed on an Egry slip the same as if sold, but without extending any price. The branch manager signs it giving the reason. CHANGE IN PAYROLL No employee's salary is to be increased without the Home Office's approval first being obtained. In letters requesting authority to raise salaries, the following information should be furnished : Name of employee, position, present salary, proposed increase, length of time employed, date and amount of last increase. OPINION REPORT (Form No. 280) We are interested to learn your opinion regarding the selling possibilities of the pictures you receive. Likewise it —42—