Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1960)

Inesday, August 3, 1960 Motion Picture Daily 3 und Out Program r 704 Convention j'ajor phases of Theatre Owners of plica's annual convention program lie Ambassador Hotel, Los Ange| Sept. 13-16, is nearing comple., members were informed yestervia the semi-monthly TOA Bulle le convention will be preceded by tings of all TOA standing comees on Sept. 11, and a board of ctors and executive committee ting on Sept. 12. The opening s session will feature a showmanseminar conducted by Robert y, opening of the trade show, a heon program and an evening io party sponsored by American rnational Pictures, n Sept. 14, the first of the "TOA iversity breakfast classes" will be i ; Pathe Laboratories will outline new theatrical film production tram at the luncheon; a forum on e-in operation will be held at the (oga Drive-in; there will be studio is and a "Susie Wong" cocktail \y hosted by Paramount Pictures. 1 forum on Hollywood prospects jthe future, a motion picture com1/ luncheon and an afternoon and liing visit to Disneyland with jii-Cola as host is on the calendar {Sept. 15. On the final day there i be merchandising meetings, the f TOA "university class," a cock; party hosted by National Carbon, i the annual presidents' banquet jisored by Coca-Cola, at which k's Star of the Year award will be jented. I) A Pessimistic I (Continued from page 1) final 19 releases each month for jnext three months, for a 10-month of 191. ast year, it says, 147 films were ised in the first seven months, and in the 10-month period, owever, the Bulletin adds: "What isleading about the figures is that ie 191 total for 1960, very big 25 cent are foreign-made films, not y of which hold real box office ntial." Jased on available advance inlation on the August through Ocr pictures," the Bulletin says, "the ber of films with better than aver box office potential are rather ted— nine in August, five in Sepber and eight in October. Slim, better than the April-May-June in' Magazine ( Continued from page 1 ) ising, for some of which produclistributors will be solicited. Excors will pay only a nominal ge to handle shipping costs and distribute it to patrons and pective patrons, without charge, lisher is Jim Birr, with executive Ses in Indianapolis. he original plan to leave blank |J:e for a local theatre's program adising has been abandoned. Arti1 and special features, illustrated REVIEW: All The Young Men Columbia — Hall Bartlett Production Hollywood, Aug. 2 Hall Hartlett has written, directed and produced a realistic, actionfilled war drama, whose story and noteworthy performances mark this film for important box office potential. It is more than a war storv of an heroic attempt by the remnants of an advance platoon of U.S. Marines in Korea to safeguard a snow-covered mountain pass for the arrival of a troop of one thousand of their buddies. It is also a timely essav on the need for racial tolerance, with highlv controversial, dramatic situations employed to convey the message. The focal interest in drawn to Sidney Poitier, who delivers a most rewarding performance in a sensitive, yet forceful depiction of a sergeant, the only colored man in his outfit, ordered by a fatally injured lieutenant to take over command of the platoon. Dramatic impact is reached as he copes with the bigoted reactions of an unruly, negrohating Southerner, effectively portrayed by Paul Richards; and the threat by a jealous ex-sergeant to take over if he doesn't agree with Poitier's command. The ex-sergeant is enacted by co-star Alan Ladd, in just one of the fine characterizations. Ex-heavvweight champion Ingemar Johansson, who makes an exploitable appearance as one of the marines, is another of those who turn in surprise performances. Among others are Mort Sahl, who supplies the comedy relief with his unique style of monologue in several pertinent sequences; Glenn Corbett, ingratiating in his portrayal of a medical corpsman, inexperienced as a surgeon; and attractive Ana St. Clair, as a young Korean mother whose mountain-pass home becomes a fortress. George Duning wrote an impressive musical background and title song with Stanley Stvne. Daniel Fapp was in charge of the difficult camera work, much of which was achieved on snow-covered terrain; and Al Clark delivered a fine editing job. Running time, 86 minutes. Release, in September. Samuel D. Berns PEOPLE Col. John Crovo, veteran Florida exhibitor, has been elected president of the Motion Picture Council of Jacksonville. □ Bernard Lewis, formerly advertising-publicity director of Kingsley International Pictures Corp., has formed the Bernard Lewis Co., in the field of general promotion, advertising and publicity. .□ Henry Friedman, retired theatre owner of suburban Philadelphia, has returned to the industry to engage in the buying and leasing of theatre properties. □ T. E. Bell has taken over management of the Victoria Theatre, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., which was recently acquired by Cecil Cohen, Jacksonville exhibitor. Mischa Bakaleinikoff, 70 Aug. 2. — Mischa musical conductor HOLLYWOOD Bakaleinikoff, 70, for Columbia Pictures since 1931, died today of lung cancer. Funeral services will be designated later this week. Deceased is survived by his wife, Yvonne, two sons and two daughters. Package 3 Hitchcock Films for Reissue The Selznick Releasing Organization yesterday announced plans to reissue in a package three films made by Alfred Hitchcock when he was under contract to the David O. Selznick Enterprises. Title will be "The Alfred Hitchcock Festival." The pictures include "Spellbound/' "Notorious" and "The Paradine Case" and total running time is over four hours. All three films have appeared on television, and this fact will be advertised prominently, according to Samuel S. Sigman, domestic sales manager of the company. He said the advertising will invite the public to see all three pictures as part of one program "in the comfort of theatres without interruptions by commercials." While the title, "The Alfred Hitchcock Festival," will be the most prominent selling feature, the titles of the three pictures are also to be prominently billed. and in color, are of the familiar fan magazine order. Edward L. Hyman, American Broadcasting Paramount Theatres vice-president, endorsed the project at a trade press luncheon conference yesterday and said he is recommending it for use to all exhibitors who have endorsed his orderly distribution campaign. If Hate prepare to shed them when you see a new movie called "IT STARTED IN NAPLES." It's a highly irregular story about a man from Philadelphia, an Italian girl and a delightful rascal, played by Marietta. Dorothy Kilgallen calls him "one of the most adorable kids ever seen in the movies." But find out for yourself Be sure you see XT starring CLARK GABLE • SOPHIA LOREN • VITTORIO DESICA and introducing MARIETTO • A PARAMOUNT RELEASE