Canadian Moving Picture Digest (Nov 27, 1954)

PAGE TWO Ou the Seam (Continued from Page 1) ture Exhibitors Association of On__tario, under the direction of Arch Jolley, executive secretary, and J. D. McCulloch, Iroquois Theatre, Petrolia, president. Guest speaker will be Arthur Mayer of New York, author of “Merely Colossal.” Thursday evening, of course, is the annual award banquet of the Canadian Picture Pioneers, under the direction of N. A. Taylor, president, with Jack Arthur scheduled to be honored as “The Pioneer of the Year,” and additional recognition going to Will McLaughlin, veteran film columnist of the Ottawa Journal, and Digest Ottawa correspondent of many years standing, and Charles Stephenson, veteran advertising director for Twinex Theatres. Friday we get a chance to breathe before the Grey Cup finals Saturday afternoon. PROUDLOVE (Continued from Page 1) the Regent Theatre there. In 1932 he became assistant manager of Winnipeg’s Uptown Theatre and | after a short time in the radio sales | business in the late 30's he return' ed to theatrical employment in ; 1940 as manager of the Arlington | Theatre in Winnipeg. | He later managed the Gaiety and | Capito] Theatres in Winnipeg, serving twice as manager of the Gaiety. From March 21, 1946, until Jate November of 1951, he managed | the Capitol Theatre in Regina. From Regina, Mr. Proudlove moved to Victoria, where he managed the Rio Theatre. Later he _ moved to Fort William and then | to Edmonton. He had been 23 _ years in the theatre business. Surviving are his wife and two _ sisters, Mrs. J. Portras, of Winni_ peg, and Mrs. L. Miskelly, Fort William. Burial was in Edmonton, November 10th, Dominion Winnipeg First Run Policy Mesho Triller’s Dominion Thea eee bi se ' tre in Winnipeg, Man., has switch_ ed from a subsequent-run to a first' run policy following its renovation and is Jaunching its new program with 16 consecutive United Artists bills. UA features that will have firstrun showings at the Dominion under the revised operating policy include “Suddenly,” “Shield for Murder,” “Down ‘Three Dark Streets,” “Gog,” “Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,” “The Golden Mask” and “Go, Man, Go!” @ “pIereT ODEON STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS PETROLIA (Continued from Page 1) request in regard to attendance at this well-appointed theatre, one that is quite above the average for towns of Petrolia’s size. “There is a tendency on the part of the residents of town and district to take the Iroquois Theatre too much for granted and to forget that it requires patronage if it is to serve this community in the future as it has in the past. The theatre is a decided asset to the town and surrounding area, not only for the support it gives to community enterprises but from a recreational angle to people of all ages. It is not likely realized what such a theatre contributes to provincial hospitals through its admission fees. Mr. McCulloch informed the Advertiser-Topic that in the four years ending with 1953, a total of $13,725 went to this source or an average of $3,341 a year. “The Iroquois Theatre management has provided a modern theatre for its patrons and only this past summer a complete renovation at a cost of $12,000 was carried out. Arrangements have been made to have frequent CinemaScope films shown here as well as other highly recommended motion pictures. In return for this service, it is not too much for the management to ask for a greater attendance at a temporarily difficult time of this industry. The suggestion of theatre nights for various organizations is a good one for all concerned and such a practice should add zest and pleasure to the groups’ membership. Co-operation in this way would be a tangible expression of appreciation for the value of this recreational asset.” St. John Woman Weds James Stewart's Pop Saint John has always been famous as the home of Walter Pidgeon and Louis B. Mayer. Now, a Saint John woman, Mrs. J. J. Stothart, is to marry Mr. Alexander Stewart of Indiana, Pa., the father of movie star Jimmy Stewart. Jimmy will attend the wedding which has been arranged to take place on December 11th in the Indiana home of the bride's niece. Speaking of Walter Pidgeon — it is noted that he was a passenger aboard the trail-blazing Scandinavian Airlines System’s Super Cloudmaster Royal Viking which landed at Copenhagen’s Kastrup airport this week, inaugurating the world’s first commercial passenger service across the top of the world. The giant aircraft touched down just 24 hours and 17 minutes after taking off from Los Angeles. (Continued from Page /) vised by Mr. Steve McManus ia addition to the Odeon theatres in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Brantford. The Royal, Aurora; Brampton; Roxy, Newmarket; Roxy, Brampton; Century and Gregory, Oakville; Brampton Drive-In. From the above date the OdeonGuelph and Palace, Galt, will be transferred to Ontario District “B” and will be supervised by Mr. R. Harvey in addition to the Odeon theatres in Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Trenton, Peterborough, North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, London and Sarnia. Mr. Keith Wilson, previously supervisor for Ontario District “D” will assume management of the Odeon-Brampton. Barry Carnon returned to the Management of the Fairlawn Theatre in the Toronto North End after 18 months at the Hyland to which W. C. Tyers has been appointed following the promotion of Jim Hardiman to director of advertising and publicity at Odeon head office. Don Robertson, formerly at the Fairlawn, has gone on his annual vacation pending a new as Odeon, signment. Paul Hanner of the Christie Theatre, Toronto, has become manager of the Odeon at Guelph in succession to Ken Davies who has replaced John Prinz as manager of the London Odeon. Prinz is ~ NOVEMBER 27, 1954 now manager of the Roxy at Brampton from which Charles Mason was recently promoted to the Odeon head office publicity and exploitation department. D. W. Smith, Halifax Odeon District Supervisor, announced the promotion of Mr. Albert (Slim) Toms to position of manager of the Garrick Theatre in Halifax. Mr. Toms has been with Odeon Garson Theatres for approximately a year and has a very promising future with the company. Prior to coming into this industry Slim was an office clerk and also worked for British Air Lines Company. He is married, his wife presently living in Lunenburg, and has one small daughter. Mr. Ted Nobles, _ previously manager of the Garrick Theatre, has been transferred to the Casino Theatre as house manager. Ted has been with Odeon Garson for about three years. He worked in the Casino Theatre as doorman and assistant manager before going to the Garrick as manager. Ted is 63 and doesn’t show it. WB Signs Hayward Jack L. Warner announces completion of a deal with Leland Hayward for production of “The Old Man and the Sea,” this Hemingway story will star Spencer Tracy. Mr. Warner was honored recently for his portrayal of the Marine fighting spirit in the CinemaScope feature “Battle Cry.” Open Letter In Petrolia AdvertiserTopic By Iroquois Theatre To all Service Clubs, Fraternal and Religious Groups, and Societies, Social and Benevolent Organizations of Petrolia and surrounding district: It has always been our desire to co-operate and support whenever possible, the above groups for their benefit, and that of the community. We feel that a co-operative spirit is necessary, for the growth and prosperity of any community, and in fact sometimes necessary for their survival, We would like, through a temporary difficult time of this industry, to request the support of these groups on our behalf. 3 The Moving Picture Industry in Canada, and particularly Ontario, is experiencing a very difficult time. We feel sure that the people of Petrolia and district would want to maintain their new beautiful theatre, uv fo its present high standard so it can continue to provide the best in picture entertainment. A local theatre not only supports local activities and provides entertainment for its people, but contributes considerably to Jocal taxes, and business. It also contributes several thousands of dollars a year to the Provincial Hospitals, through the Hospitals Tax of 1212% collected on all admissions of 20 cents or more. May we request your help by organizing periodic Theatre Nights, whereon a group from your organization will spend an evening out, enjoying companionable company, pleasant atmosphere and surroundings, and good entertainment at your theatre, at a very nominal cost. Special attention will be given and reservations made for Theatre Parties. MR. and MRS. JACK McCULLOCH.