Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1955)

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Motion Picture Daily Tuesday, November 15, 1955 In the THEATRE EQUIPMENT and Refreshment WORLD . . . . . . with RAY GALLO RCA has announced a new in-car heater for drive-in theatres. It is called the "Dyna-Heat" (see photo) and is small, lightweight and compact, according to A. J. Piatt, manager, theatre equipment sales, Theatre and Industrial Department, RCA. He adds that it features calrod heating elements with heat-radiating aluminum fins. Constructed of die-cast mounting, the heater has an 11-foot coil cord and an automatic safety switch. The line includes 500 and 750-watt types, available for 130-, 208 or 230volt operation. The "Luxtrol Magamp Light Controller" is a new miniature light dimmer control made by the Superior Electric Company, Bristol, Conn. It is designed to provide "all the facilities of a large switchboard installation" and is adaptable to large or small theatres. The unit was shown at the Allied-Tesma trade show which was held last week. • R. A. Steiner has been appointed assistant general sales manager for Helmco-Lacy food and fountain products, according to an announcement issued hy F. R. Lacy, Jr., executive vice-president of Hclmco, Inc., Chicago. • A new folder describing its line of manual door controls has been released by the Dor-O-Matic Division of Republic Industries, Inc., Chicago. The folder gives a complete description and applications of the company's 25 models. • Fred E. Aufhauser, president of the Projection Optics Company, Rochester, N. Y., has announced the firm's "Hilux 264" and "Superlite" lenses are now available in combination at a special price per pair to theatre owners in the U. S. only. Details are available from theatre supply dealers or can be had directly from the firm. Germany's Film Exports Preminger ( Continued ference, Koppel contended that current German production is reaching "close to the international level" in "quality." Both Dr. Schwarz and Koppel expressed regret at the smallness of the American market for postwar German films, adding their hope that a number of German films now destined for the American market will fare better than others did in the past. West Germany was portrayed as a nation of "movie-goers," with current attendance placed at 800,000,000 annually, with the population of West Germany estimated at 45,000,000. Dr. Schwarz forecast that motion picture attendance in 1955 will reach one billion persons for the year. The number of theatres has jumped from 2,000 in 1948 to 5,000 in 1954. Films 50% German The Export Union manager estimated that American films in Germany now gross about $15,000,000 yearly after deduction of some expenses which, he said, might differ from company to company. German films, he went on, now occupy about 50 per cent of the screen time in Germany. He indicated that German producers, who are now turning out from 100 to 110 films per year, exclusive of foreign co-production deals, would prefer to continue without any sub from page 1) sidization similar to the Eady Plan in Britain. They find it difficult to do so, however, he went on, adding that the Bonn Government has opposed any such subsidization move. The Export Union, which now has offices in Rome and Paris, would open one in New York if German films become more profitable and popular in the American market, Dr. Schwarz stated. German films in the U. S. market, mainly confined to the German-speaking audience, only earn from $60,000 to $70,000 yearly. Look for 'One Success' Koppel said that German producers would like to know more about the American market, to see "one success," before opening an office in New York and alloting monies for publicity and promotion of German films. The German films recently purchased by majors or independents for the American market include the following: "So Long As You Are Near Me," Warner Brothers; "Portrait of an Unknown," Universal; "Zero, 815," "The Devil's General," "The Moth," "It Happened on the 20th of July," and "Canaris," most of which are to be dubbed. Schwarz and Koppel were here to attend the recently concluded meeting in Washington of the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. J Hollywood Welcomes 'Cinerama Holiday' HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 14. This town, birthplace of the "gala premiere" marking a feature film's first night, seemingly outdid itself this evening at the opening of "Cinerama Holiday." Starting with a formal banquet in the grand ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, attended by Sen. William F. Knowland and 275 of the industry's top executives and stars, the first showing of the film followed at the Warner Hollywood Theatre. An entire half block of bleachers in front of the theatre was filled to capacity by fans who applauded hundreds of stars and celebrities as they arrived in a cavalcade of 100 shining 1956 Oldsmobiles. The premiere was sponsored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Festivities at the Beverly Hilton as well as at the theatre were telecast over KTLA and KABC, and were broadcast on KFWB. Merchandising Plans At AA Sales Meet CHICAGO, Nov. 14. Release and merchandising plans for upcoming Allied Artists' product were outlined here today by Morey R. Goldstein, AA vice-president and general sales manager, at the concluding sessions of the company's regional sales meeting at the Blackstone Hotel here. Pictures discussed included William Wyler's "The Friendly Persuasion," starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire and Marjorie Main; "Gunpoint," in CinemaScope with Fred MacMuiray, Dorothy Malone and Walter Brennan starred; Walter Wanger's "The Body Snatchers," starring Dana Wynter and .Kevin McCarthy, in Superscope; "The First Texan," in CinemaScope and starring Joel McCrea; "The Come On," with Anne Baxter and Sterling Hayden starred, and "The Four Seasons," in color and starring David Wayne, Keenan Wynn, James Barton and Marcia Henderson. Kaye in Macy Parade Danny Kaye, attired in the original outfit in which he portrays "The Court Jester," his next Paramount picture, will be the highlight personality in Macy's 29th annual Thanksgiving Day parade, which will take place here on Nov. 24. Joining Danny Kaye in the procession will be his nineyear-old daughter, Dena, who will reign as the official "Queen of the Parade." Ned Marin, 59 HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 14.-Funeral services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery here tomorrow for Ned Marin, 59, veteran film producer, and in recent years vice-president of Famous Artists talent agency, who died at the weekend at Cedars of Lebanon following surgery. Marin is survived by his father, son, daughter, brother, and two sisters. (Continued from page 1) to distribute an independent film. The present 30 per cent fee is much too high and is based on the distribution costs accrued for productions which are turned out by the big studios and distributors," he contended. The independent producer said that he will shortly begin work on "Bonjour, Tristesse," which M-G-M will distribute and finance. He recently completed "The Man with the Golden Arm," which will have three regional premieres by Dec. 28, in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. United Artists will distribute. Preminger stated that all advertising for the picture will carry a "label" in which the public will be informed of the picture's theme. "UA will ask all theatres to go along widi this 'label' in their advertising," Preminger stated, pointing out that "the public will support this picture because all moral principals are intact, they do not need a nurse, and are not dumb, in deciding what is right or wrong." Will Tell of Effects The "label" will advise theatre patrons that the film deals with narcotics and dope addicts and tells how they are affected by narcotics, he said. Preminger said that "one way or another, die Production Code Administration will find a way to give the picture a seal." He said that he, personally, after being turned down by the P.C.A. on the script, will not submit "Golden Arm" for a code seal. A representative of U.A. stated here yesterday that the company will submit "Golden Arm" for a Production Code seal during the first week of December. lav. St Sir 1 MPEA Rejects ( Continued from page 1 ) ernmental legislation by agreeing upon a new U. S. -Italian pact, with changed provisions. The current pact expires in August. It was learned here that American negotiators in Rome, led by MPEA vice-president Griffith Johnson, have offered to boost the dubbing fee from 2,500,000 lira to 5,000,000 lira. The Italians, it was stated, thereupon asked for 6,000,000 lira, a figure which was rejected at yesterday's meeting here of the foreign managers. Also rejected by the MPEA board was an Italian counter-proposal to settle a 2,800,000,000 lira outstanding dubbing certificate debt for 350,000,000 lira. American companies, it was stated, to which the debt is owed, had offered to settle for 500,000,000 lira. Althea Glenn Dies HOUSTON, Nov. 14.-Services will be held here Thursday for Althea Hill Glenn, wife of Jack Glenn, nontheatrical film producer and one of the early associates of Louis dej Rochemont in the March of Time.; Mrs. Glenn died in New York on Friday.