Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1947)

TORONTO Daul L. Nathanson, former president of Odeon * Theatres of Canada, and Mrs. Nathanson have returned after spending the winter in Florida. After a brief stay here they proceeded to Montreal where they have taken permanent residence . . . Also returning from the south were Jule Allen, head of Premier Theatres and other Toronto companies, and Mrs. Allen. President A. W. Perry of Empire -Universal and M. J. Isman, executive assistant, were in New York for a sales conference . . . Harley Hunt, chief booker for Odeon Theatres here, has gone west to check with Odeon managers in British Columbia on booking policies. Filmrow had two visitors from Windsor — Simon Meretsky, managing director for Paramount Windsor Theatres, and Barney Mechanic, proprietor of the Temple . . . Another visitor was Bruce McLeod of Kitchener who has a number of theatres in western Ontario . . . After returning from a business tour of the maritime provinces, Dave Griesdorf, PRC general sales manager went to a sales convention at the west coast. Two local theatre managers have recovered from sickness and are back at their posts. They are A1 Perly of the Midtown and Harold Jackson of the Bayview, both units of 20th Century Theatres . . . Ben Geldsaler, FPC booking department manager who has been on the ailing list for several weeks, and Mrs. Geldsaler left for a cruise in southern waters. Joe Meyers, who resigned recently as booker for Allied Cooperative Theatres, has returned here after a stay in Chicago. Prior to going with Allied he was with Canadian Odeon here. Recent visitors were President Steve Broidy and Sales Manager Ed Moray of Monogram Pictures Corp., New York, here for a conference with Oscar R. Hanson, president of the Canadian Monogram. Screen Guild of U.S. Gets 'Bush Pilot' Distribution TORONTO — Made in Canada last year by Dominion Productions, “Bush Pilot” is being distributed by Screen Guild Productions of New York and Hollywood, Geoffrey H. Wood, president of Dominion, reported. Rochelle Hudson is the leading lady. Only two Canadian features have been produced since the war, “Bush Pilot” and “Whispering City” J. Arthur Rank Organization has secured distribution rights for the latter, which was made by Quebec Productions Corp., St. Hyacinthe. This picture has a French duplication called “La Forteresse” with an all-Canadian cast. There has been no announcement of other production plans and the budding Canadian film industry appears to have reached a temporary lull. G. Mathews, Monogram's Ontario Manager, Resigns TORONTO — G. A. Mathews has resigned as Ontario manager of Monogram Pictures of Canada, which is linked with the J. Arthur Rank Organization. He took over the position last year. Robert Glendenning, former publicity director at Toronto with Eagle-Lion Films of Canada is now with New World, a Canadian topical, and pictorial magazine. Glendenning has been succeeded by Frank Failes. MANITOBA MOTIF — Newly elected officers of the Manitoba Motion Picture Exhibitors Ass’n are pictured together with chairmen of the committees in charge of its recent annual general meeting. Front row, left to right: H. Gray, manager of the Lyceum, invitations committee; B. K. Beach, secretary-treasurer, Western Theatres, secretary; R. D. Hurwitz, general manager, Main Street pool, honorary president; M. Triller, Dominion, president; S. R. Miles, general manager. Western Theatres, vice-president; H. A. Bishop, Manitoba supervisor of Famous Players, hotel committee. Back row: S. Rosenblat, supervisor, Western Theatres, registrar; T. Pacey, manager, Garrick, entertainment committee; W. J. Halparin, Paris, independents; H. Kramer, manager, Starland, publicity; H. Prygrocki, King’s, treasurer; B. Sommers, manager, State, independents. Say What You Think! Your Opinion Is Appreciated Your experiences with various films are of great value to other exhibitors. They will read with interest and we will greatly appreciate the favor. Fill out the blank below and send it to BOXOFFICE for publication in the popular department — THE EXHIBITOR HAS HIS SAY On any blank paper you have around, add your report on additional titles you have shown recently and send along with the coupon. _____ TEAR OUT AND MAIL Picture Report to: The Exhibitor Has His Say BOXOFFICE, 825 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City 1. Mo. Title Company Comment Exhibitor Theatre Type Patronage Town State BOXOFFICE : : April 19, 1947 113