Canadian Film Weekly (Apr 29, 1942)

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[ATSA-AF of M Deal Off According to reports from the United States, James C. Petrillo, president of the.American Federation of Musicians, has directed that the working agreement between his organization and the IATSA, which controls projectionists and stagehands, be abrogated after 30 years. The reports state further that as a result the ,musician’s union has ordered removed from its unfair list 182 theatres and 50 auditoriums. The musicians, it is said, (Continued on Page 2) Army Film Loop Grows The army circuit of 16 and 35 mm. films is showing a _ steady increase—and so is the work of the service organizations and film distributors responsible for camp movies. The total number of days per week in which pictures are shown is now 775, an increase of 62 since December. The number of situations now served is 262, compared with 200 in last July. There is now a total of 150 towns getting the gratis entertainment, which is 25 j (Continued on Page 3) Ever Hear This One Before? Anice lady called the Ken wood, in Toronto, the other 7 p.m. and asked what kind of Cohnware—dishes to you-—was being handed out that evening. “A miscellaneous dish,” answered manager Al Perly. “Oh,” exclaimed the lady. “I guess. I'll stay home tonight. I’m not saving that brand.” HANSON GETS PARA’'S 16 mm.'s ( AAS { / VOICE of the CANADIAN MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY TORONTO, APRIL 29th, 1942 Theatre and Exchange Men Answer Ottawa’s Call Film men of every section of the business and from every position have answered Canada’s call for a reserve army. The older lads have been joining up every day with varied units and keeping alive the reputation of the industry ee How did he get in here? Stephenson Back Charlie Stephenson, manager of the Century, Kitchener, who was on sick leave from 20th Century Theatres, has returned to his post. Charlie, as pert as ever, is a popular figure in Kitchener. Fraser in Navy Ted Fraser, manager of the Century, Trenton, has enlisted in the navy. He is a leading light in that community and though he will be missed his change was met with many congratulations. Ralph Tiede, assistant manager of the Geneva, Orillia, has been upped to fill Fraser’s spot. Tax Rumors Asked about the repeated rumors in film circles that the government planned to raise the admission tax to 30 per cent, Lt.-Col. John A. Cooper of the MPDA said: ‘My information is that the subject has not even been discussed in official circles. In other words, anything about a tax increase is just out and out rumor.” | for voluntary service. Canadian theatre and exchange branches have a high percentage of volunteers in the armed forces. Regal home office, for example, has five in uniform, and Premier Operating has six. The Toronto theatres and offices started slowly because it was necessary to check on the dates on which the various regiments would take their camping periods. The desire of many pals in the (Continued on Page 2) $2.00 Per Annum Movie Men Rush to Reserves Baby Left In Theatre Patrons at the Vanity Theatre, Windsor, a 20th Century house, were treated to an interesting byplay on a recent Saturday. evening. The lights went up and Manager Bob Brown walked on the ‘stage. “ladies and Gentlemen,” said Brown, ‘“a baby has been found (Continued on Page 3) Ryan to Oshawa Lawrence B. Ryan of Fort Franves, Ontario, has come to Oshawa to join Manager Stewart Gillespie of the Marks Theatre. Ryan will be the latter’s assistant. Cinema Baby Manager Bob Brown of the Vanity, Windsor, became a foster father for a short space of time when this baby, in the arms of Usherette Geraldine Dougherty, was found abandoned in the theatre. Bob thinks that’s asking just a itltle too much of man agers’ famed hospitality. Hanson 16 mm. Movies Limited has acquired release rights to Paramount's 16 mm. product, at present between 75 and 100 films. The Paramount account was formerly handled by Sovereign, which relinquished it several weeks ago.