Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1939)

promoters to operate. Two classes of licenses would be granted: Class A, for not more than 40 games in one year, no oftener than once a week; and Class B, for not more than 40 games in a single day, only one such permit to be issued in any week. Organized support of the Catholic clergy in the state for passage of the bill was evidenced by over 100 letters addressed to the governor, saying “we see nothing in such pastimes that in any way injures the morals of our people, taut on the contrary believe from our experience that much gambling of a truly sordid and injurious nature is prevented by allowing the churches to continue as they have for many year’s to conduct games of chance . . . The theatre interests oppose us as they want everything derived from entertainment for themselves . . Theatremen argued against the discriminatory angle of the first Bingo bills introduced in Hartford. For some time after Bank Night was outlawed in Connecticut last summer, local authorities permitted fraternal organizations, churches, and other groups to continue Bingo, to the definite detriment of theatre attendance. On Columbia Yarn Hollywood — Columbia’s “The Man They Couldn’t Hang’’ is being scripted by Karl Brown. Allied Unit Adds To Iis Direclorale Boston — Three new directors of the Independent Exhibitors, Inc., have been appointed by Nathan Yamins, president of the Allied affiliate. Max Levenson, circuit owner and organization vice-president, is public relations director. Wilbur Peterson is director of finance. Arthur K. Howard, business manager, has become business director. The three will attend the forthcoming eastern regional confab as representatives of the local unit. Ten Eastern Affiliates Will Meet in New York May 23 Boston — Directors of the ten eastern affiliates of Allied will meet in New York, May 23, to discuss trade practices, legislation, litigation, sales policies, and organization problems at the sectional confab called by Frank Lydon, eastern regional vice-president. Martin Sheridan Appears On an NBC Broadcast Boston — Martin Sheridan, Monogram publicity head out of Boston, appeared out of Chicago on NBC's “Inside Story.” Sheridan worked with Art Moger, local theatre and newspaper art and promotion man. The Monogram representative enacted the part of a hard-luck guy who purchased a home, clothes, an automobile, and other sundries in anticipation of a major prize in a recent Old Gold contest. By some vicissitude, the mountainous award was not forthcoming. The gent, according to Sheridan, is now in another competition, trying to recoup. Loew's and M&P Nines Schedule More Games Boston — Baseball -season fever has spread to theatre workers. Loew’s State and the M&P Fenway teams have been batting for honors this week and last. Scores have been 11-4 and 15-7, both in favor of Loew’s State Theatre. Future games are scheduled between the rival theatres say “Winnuh” Fred Greenway and Runner-up Ben Rosenberg. A Bridge Championship Won by Arthur Howard Boston — Arthur K. Howard, business manager of the Independent Exhibitors, Inc., playing with a partner, won the pair bridge championship of the Town Club. Howard is present pair champion, together with Charles Harvey, of the Chess Club, the other important Boston bridge center. Scripting "Carters" Hollywood — S. K. Lauren is scripting “Our Neighbors — The Carters” at Paramount for Producer Charles R. Rogers. This time our stars of the week include a veteran and a newcomer to our midst. At the left is Ed Charboneau, one of the few pioneers left in New England. Ed operates the "Concord" in Concord, N. H., and must know his business because he gets inquiries for advice from younger men all over this territory. He has been using independent pictures exclusively for years and appreciates their true value. He has a couple of sons working in his theatre, thus keeping it a family affair. In contrast to the speed and rush of the moderns. Ed Charboneau enjoys spending a little time when he books pictures. He says it's easier on his nerves. Here, a* the right, is a pleasant chap who has been in New England less than a year. Meet Bill Murphy, booker for the Gordon and Lockwood chain. He's a newcomer who was brought on from New York. Bill likes the crowd up here and we understand that the feeling is mutual. He really means business because he brought his wife and young girl up here several weeks ago to make a home. Bill hasn't any hobbies to speak of. However, he's an ardent Irishman who's forever telling you how he is going to become an assistant to St. Patrick. Well, the old spring fever is rapidly coursing itself through this guy's veins. Yawn! Yawn! But here's an eye-opener for you. John Carroll and Movita are starred in the new Monogram feature, "Wolf Call," which just came in from the west coast. This grand story was written by Jack London and you get an opportunity to hear Carroll's swell voice in several tunes. Be sure to ask us about this. Steve Broidy Monogram Pictures, inc 39 CHURCH STREET BOSTON 66 BOXOFFICE :: May 20, 1939