Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1960)

h sday, July 28, 1960 Motion Picture Daily te Plans Inspection Nudist-Film Showing Special to THE DAILY .BANY, N. Y., July 27. An in• via phone today from Schoharie ity District Attorney T. Paul to the State Education Depart:, on the license status of "Hiden the Sun"— slated to open Sunat a Cobleskill drive-in, started nine; of the enforcement wheels ie department s motion picture ion, to insure that the version ned contains none of the "numi" deletions ordered when the was given a seal, division inspector, armed with a Df the deletions, has been did to check the opening show, ne informed the education denent that he had "requested" the igement to abandon the screenA manager was said to have re this would be done, if another re could be obtained to replace film depicting "The Glories of >rama." Relayed to New York istrict attorney Kane's query was ed to the motion picture divi: New York City office. From , assistant director Sidney Bernphoned Kane that the film had licensed— "with many deletions." e motion picture division redly was "reluctant" to issue a put felt compelled to do so "be1 of U. S. Supreme Court deci tor Pictures is distributing "Hiden the Sun." 'Help Yourself, 9 Says Reade > ng' Excerpts Planned I* Release to Schools aching Film Custodians, Inc., an dzation sponsored by the MoPicture Association of America, distribute two color films based ■xcerpts from William Goetz's i Without End," the story of 5 Liszt. The films will be released ousands of elementary and high Is and colleges. They utilize ge from the Columbia release vere prepared in cooperation with ecial committee of the Music ators National Conference, e of the films, "Maestro Franz s|! at Weimar," is a dramatization Iszt's life as Hofcapellmeister at liar and features a scene from c ird Wagner's opera, "Tann|:r." The other excerpt, "Virtues rranz Liszt as Composer," illusil the virtuosity of Liszt both as (loser and as a performing artist. \ nan to Report II ward L. Hyman, vice-president merican Broadcasting Para> t Theatres, will discuss progress I; made in the "new faces" and q|ly distribution of quality prodtj campaigns, which are closely ■bd and which he has been furaig among cooperating exhibitors, I: luncheon next Tuesday in ABI home office dining room. Trade ej representatives will be his ( Continued in major production distribution companies in order to give exhibition stockholder's voice in their affairs, urged backing for both M.P.I, and the "Fabian Plan," the American Congress of Exhibitors-sponsored production company, now on its way toward raising its third million dollars to launch a new production company. In addition to investing in major companies, M.P.I, also has displayed interest in financially aiding the ACE production program and in negotiating with major companies for selected pictures from their post-1948 backlogs to reissue to theatres. Stresses Product Shortage In his address, Reade stated, "One of the greatest problems concerning exhibition today is the shortage of good product. For years the resolution of this problem was left entirely in the hands of the producers and major studios. If they chose to make more pictures, then more pictures were available to exhibitors. If they chose to make fewer pictures, the exhibitors suffered. In this era of doit-yourself there are many ways in which the exhibitor can help to resolve his own product problem. "He can encourage smaller companies by giving their product a greater playoff opportunity, either as equal billing or second feature. "If the picture is of sufficient quality and does not have a big name cast, it should be given every opportunity for as wide a playoff as possible. It is from page 1 ) the entertainment value that counts. "An exhibitor today has an opportunity to encourage production through his investment in Motion Picture Investors, Inc. "When the 'Fabian Plan' is put into effect, the exhibitors will be in a position to offer their full support. "There are many opportunities for exhibitors to invest in individual productions on a personal basis. There is a great deal of talent, both in the writing, directing, producing and acting areas, just waiting for the necessary financial support to translate their ideas into finished films." Opened by Crockett The convention was opened by J. K. Crockett, convention co-chairman. Roy Richardson, Virginia MPTA president, made the address of welcome. Other speakers on the day's program included C. Glenn Norris, 20th Century-Fox general sales manager, and Maurice Silverman, of the Anti-Trust Division of the Department of Justice, Washington. Silverman told the exhibitors present that the government is always available when needed to assist on industry problems. The final business session tomorrow will be addressed by Emanuel Frisch of Randforce Theatres, New York, representing the American Congress of Exhibitors; Sumner Redstone, Northeast Drive-In Theatre Corp., Boston, and Mrs. Margaret Twyman, community relations director for Motion Picture Assn. of America. A wan Named ( Continued from page 1 ) exploitational campaigns on the increased release schedule recently set by the film company. In addition, Awan will be responsible for the creation and execution of merchandising sales operations. The new exploitation manager was formerly president of Celebrations, Inc., an organization that staged and promoted centennials for cities and states. This organization was an outgrowth of Adrian Awan Associates, Inc., an independent public relations outfit based in Los Angeles. Among their clients were the California state fair, and the Hollywood Bowl. Awan began his career as an usher in the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, later becoming affiliated with Publix Theatres, at which he contacted the major studios and set up exploitational promotions. Cedric Gibbons Dies HOLLYWOOD, July 27.-Services were being planned today for Cedric Gibbons, 65, winner of 11 Academy Awards for film art direction, who died yesterday at his home. Gibbons, a native New Yorker, was employed in the industry since 1918 and created sets for more than 2,000 pictures. He was head of the M-G-M art department for 32 years. 30 German Films Set For '61 Casino Release Munio Podhorzer, president of United German Film Enterprises, Inc., Casino Film Exchange, Inc., and American representatitve of Franco London Film, S.A., announced yesterday he purchased 30 German films which Casino will release next year. Podhorzer purchased the pictures during a recent trip to Europe. He represented the International Federation of Independent Distributors of America at the 10th annual international film festival at Berlin. Binders for 'Wind9 United Artists is distributing more than 5,000 campaign manuals in the form of specially-prepared binders for exhibitors as part of the advance promotion drive for Stanley Kramer's "Inherit The Wind." The binders will be augmented each week with bulletins and materials on the prerelease promotion, providing exhibitors with a handy guide for local campaigns and at the same time charting the overall impact of the drive. 'Ocean's' to Capitol Here The New York premiere of "Ocean's 11," Frank Sinatra's Dorchester Production for Warner Bros, release, will be held Aug. 10, at Loew's New Capitol Theatre here. PEOPLE Abe Kronenberg, formerly special events director for Warner Brothers, a post which he held for 16 years, has been engaged by Dore Schary as national coordinator of activities for "Sunrise at Campobello." □ William C. Warren, Dean of the Columbia University Law School, has been elected a director of ABC Vending Corp. □ Ben Zimmerman, Philadelphia exhibitor, has taken over the Quarter Deck Theatre, hotel playhouse in Atlantic City, N. J., and is operating it for the summer season as an art house. □ Gary Greive, manager of the Homestead Theatre, Cleveland, a unit of Associated Theatres, has taken over, additionally, the management of the circuit's Hilliard Square Theatre, which previously had been under the direction of Robert Long, Jr. Deny Loew's Application WASHINGTON, July 27.-The Federal Communications Commission has denied the application of Loew's Theatres, Inc., for an FM station in New York. It granted the competing application of Newark Broadcasting Co. 'Ghosts' Bows Aug, 5 William Castle's "13 Ghosts," in "Illusion-O," will make its local debut at the Forum Theatre here on Aug. 5. Castle produced and directed the Columbia release from a screenplay by Robb White.