Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1960)

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Friday, October 14, 1960 Motion Picture Daily 3 Fabian, S.W. Are Lauded in Albany Special to THE DAILY 1 ALBANY, Oct. 13.-Fabian Thea1 tres and Stanley Warner Theatres are "demonstrating their faith in the future of downtown Albany" by undertaking commitments of $500,000 !or more for the modernizations of the Palace and the Strand, respectively. So Charles A. Smakwitz, Stanley Warner zone manager for Newark, "N. J., and in Albany-Troy-Utica, declared in the principal address at a "luncheon given yesterday in the 'Sheraton-Ten Eyck Hotel by the Ur'ban Development Committee for Downtown Albany. Fifty-two busii nessmen and press-radio-television i representatives attended. This is believed to be the first time | that the "initiative" for an urban development project has been shared by ijtheatre operators. On 7-Man Committee „ Smakwitz, who was appointed a Jmember of the seven-man executive committee to study three development [plans submitted by architect-engineering firms and to select one for execution, arranged the luncheon in conjunction with Thomas B. Wheeler, [r., department store head and comnittee chairman. P The Stanley Warner Strand will be closed Feb. 15 for six weeks, while ijivork on its interior is underway Smakwitz said. Zigmond Will Direct r'Oscar' Show Promotion i Jerry Zigmond, Paramount Theatres executive and division manager j)f American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres, Inc.'s, West Coast theatres, i las been appointed director of pronotional activities for the Academv ^Awards "Oscar" presentation over <he ABC Television and Radio Networks Monday, April 17, it was announced by Michael J. Foster, ABC ,/ice-president in charge of press inL ormation. , Zi Esmond has specialized in unique ,idvertising and publicity selling of pictures on theatre screens. He also vorked on 3-D pictures. Zigmond is presently in New York , onfering with ABC officials. He re1 urns to his Hollywood office next 'veek, to activate plans designed to J ielp get the 1961 "Oscar-cast" the i argest audience in Academy history. Exhibitor Meetings On 'Butterfield' Held Exhibitor meetings this week in j >Iew Orleans, Dalas, Kansas City, and ! phicago are mapping out plans for i he early November openings of ; Butterfield 8." Si Seadler, Eastern dvertising manager, is in Chicago tolay after completing sessions in New 1 Means Monday and Tuesday, Dalas ! Vednesday, and Kansas City Thursay. Jaffe Is Cited in U.S. Bonds Program In recognition of his achievements in the United States Savings Bonds program, Leo Jaffe, Columbia Pictures first vice-president and treasurer, was awarded a special presentation from the U.S. Treasury Department yesterday. Presenting the award to Jaffe was Sy Gruber, area representative of the Treasury Department. The citation cited Jaffe "for his achievements in the United States Savings Bonds program, dedicated to the economic strength of the nation and the further independence of its citizens." In addition, a special framed text of the President's Prayer was presented to Jaffe in token of his efforts on behalf of the Treasury Department program. Atlanta Baptists Say Censorship 'Desirable' Special to THE DAILY ATLANTA, Oct. 13.-A resolution praising film censorship as "desirable and essential" was presented by Dr. Louie D. Newton and unanimously approved at the weekly Atlanta Baptist pastors' conference here. Dr. Newton, pastor of Druid Hill Baptist Church, presented the resolution, addressed to the mayor of Atlanta and the alderman board. It cited "the constructive work of Mrs. E. A. Gilliam (the city's motion picture censor) for the past 15 years," and added: "We are convinced that censorship, as provided under law and wisely administered, is needed to maintain moral and cultural standards of decency in our rapidly growing community." The resolution was offered, Dr. Newton said, because of the suit announced by Independent Film Importers and Distributors of America to be brought against the city's censorship law. IFIDA has retained the services of the Atlanta law firm of Heyman, Abram and Young. NT&T Theatre Okayed An order permitting National Theatres & Television to replace a theatre destroyed in Boulder, Colo., with a new one was signed in New York Federal Court yesterday by Judge Edmund L. Palmieri. The new theatre is to be built in a commercial building on property upon which NT&T once had a theatre but disposed of and converted under the consent decree. Academy Elects Mannix HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 13. E. J. Mannix, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since its organization in 1927, has been elected to the board of governors of the organization to fill the vacancy created by the recent death of B. B. Kahane. Mannix previously served on the board. Trevelyan Will Meet With Johnston Today Special to THE DAILY HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 13. John Trevelyan, head of the British Film Censor Board, arrives here today for a 10-day visit which will include an industry luncheon, a series of studio visits and meetings with top level film executives. Trevelyan, who is accompanied by his wife, will be the guest of the Motion Picture Association of America while he is here. This is his first visit to Hollywood. Itinerary for the Trevalyans tomorrow includes a meeting with MPAA president Eric Johnston, who is here to address the World Newspaper Forum at the Beverly Hilton, a visit to MPAA headquarters for meetings with Production Code Administrator Geoffrey Shurlock and his staff, and a luncheon and tour of UniversalInternational studios. Weekend activities include a visit to Disneyland and sightseeing throughout this area. On Monday, Trevelyan will hold a press conference at 10:30 A.M., at the MPAA offices and at noon will be guest at an industry luncheon hosted by Johnston at the Beverly Hilton. Tuesday he visits Columbia studios and Wednesday he will see 20th Century-Fox and attend the premiere of "Spartacus" that evening. On Thursday he visits Paramount studios and will be guest at the press preview of "The Alamo" that night. Friday he is scheduled to visit Warner Brothers studios. 'Spartacus' $31,500 In Nine Performances "Spartacus" grossed $31,500 for nine performances on a reserved seat basis in its first week at the DeMille Theatre here, Universal reported yesterday. House capacity would have been $32,672, but this was held down by theatre parties. In a full week "Spartacus" will have ten performances instead of nine, and house capacity will be $36,227. The film started its second week at the DeMille last night while having its midwest premiere at the McVickers Theatre in Chicago. The advance sale at the DeMille continues brisk. Rating on 'Spartacus' Is Delayed by L.O.D. The National Legion of Decency reports it will not classify Universal's "Spartacus" until the conclusion of negotiations with the company for an approved rating. The Legion made the observation in its regular weekly classifications in which Buena Vista's "Ten Who Dared" was placed in Class A. Section 1, and Universal's "Midnight Lace" in Class A, Section 2. Republic Dividend 15</: The board of directors of Bepublic Corp., meeting here Wednesday, voted the regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share on common stock to be paid Nov. 15 to shareholders of record Nov. 4. British Industry Won't Seek Pay-TV Channel From THE DAILY Bureau LONDON, Oct. 13. The Five Trade Associations have decided not to seek film industry control of the prospective third television channel in Britain, it was reported here today. The proposition has been abandoned as "impracticable." In addition it was learned that a report on toll-tv for the government committee considering whether the pay system should be introduced in Britain is being prepared now by the Cinematograph Exhibitors Ass'n. The report will be given at the November meeting of the CEA general council. Closer Study of Code Urged by Mrs. Twyman Special to THE DAILY DETBOIT, Oct. 13.-The industry's answer to the public's demand for "something more worthwhile in the way of theatrical experience in our movie theatres" should be a more careful study by exhibitors of the provisions and intent of the Production Code, Mrs. Margaret G. Twyman, director of communitv relations for the Motion Picture Association, today told members of Allied Theatres of Michigan at the luncheon session of their 41st annual convention here. "One current . . . misconception is the assumption that the function and purpose of the Production Code is to guarantee that all films receiving the Code Seal are automatically acceptable for the family audience," said Mrs. Twyman, and she added, "this was never the intent of the Code, nor would it be a reasonable intent. Because we now have greater variety in available film fare our audiences are required to select films more carefully . . . just as most people learned long aTO to select books and music. As our films improve and diversify we require a bit more thoughtfulness from our customers." Twentieth Centurv-Fox presented a medallion as a public relations citation to Mrs. Harry J. Jarvis, past president and now honorary president of the Motion Picture Council of Detroit. Henry H. "Hi" Martin, general sales manager of Universal, described forthcoming product of that company. A cocktail party hosted by CocaCola Co. preceded the dinner tonight which brought the convention to a close. 'Alamo' V.C. Benefit DALLAS, Oct. 13. The Dallas premiere of John Wayne's "The Alamo," at the Capri Theatre on Oct. 25, will be sponsored by the Variety Club of Dallas and heralded as one of the highlights of the current Diamond Jubilee celebration of the State Fair of Texas. Tickets for the benefit premiere are being sold for $50. The advance sale is reported well over the $50,000 mark.