Canadian Film Weekly (Nov 11, 1942)

y ‘ Vol. 8, No. 46 Human Interest Notes in V-Loan Many interesting and human notes have crept into the story of the theatre’s part of the effort. Here are a few: Prince Rupert, B.C.—A page one item in the Prince Rupert (B.C.) Daily News was the story of James Lee Jones, a trapper now in the Canadian Navy who (Continued on Page 2) Ben Cronk Joins United Artists Ben Cronk, popular veteran of the Canadian film industry, who took a short holiday from the film scene, is ‘back again as head of United Artists’ publicity. Ben is well-remembered and well-liked by all from the top down and is a master of one kind of exploitation of tremendous importance but~too often neglected — fronts, lobby (Continued on Page 3) Performing Right Fee Not Changed The Canadian Performing Right Society has filed its fees with the Secretary of State, Ottawa, and there will be no change in them for the next period. An adjustment has been made in the matter of 16 mm. fees. The Performing Right Society has exempted military camps from being charged. Ottawa Freezes Expansion The recent freezing order prevents the transfer of theatres, establishment of new exchanges and new branches, and the acquisition of greater floor space without a permit. A number of theatre transfers has taken place recently. "ONE OF OUR VOICE of the CANADIAN MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY TORONTO, NOVEMBER 11, 1942 Lack of Supervision at Pape Premier Gordon Conant of Ontario, in summarizing the report of the investigation by city and provincial police of the coal gas accident at the Pape Theatre, Toronto, pointed out that, contrary to regulations, the owners of the theatre, ——————— eee She Was Wise To Him Before the dimout a manager or cashier could look up the street and see what the opposition was playing. Now they have to take a walk or disguise their voices as patrons and enquire by phone. The other night, when business wasn’t so good in his house, ono manager, pretending to be a patron, called a nearby theatre on the phone and asked, “What are you playing tonight?” As he copied down the program he thanked the cashier of the other theatre. “Now,” enquired the _ infogiver sweetly, “would you mind telling me what you are playing ?” Another Lady. Booker Mrs. Flo Simmons, formerly of 20th Century Theatres advertising department, has become a shorts subject booker with that company. — Silverthorne Sick O. J. Silverthorne, Ontario censor chief, is away from his desk for a few days because of illness. Kirkland Lake, Ont., Houses Closed The Capitol and La Salle theatres of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, did not renew their licences this! year. The ban on labor for gold mining is probably the main reason. Two other of the town’s houses, the Strand and Uptown, are still operating. his wife, the cashier and the matron were all absent from the theatre when a flue broke and released the smoke that made 51 children ill. The Premier’s statement followed an earlier finding by O. J. Silverthorne, chairman of the Ontario Motion Picture Bureau, and W. D. McPhee, chief inspector of theatres, that Isidore Stern, manager of the theatre, had followed safety regulations demanded by the city building by-laws and the (Continued on Page 2) Monogram Opens Calgary Office Monogram Pictures of Canada Limited have opened offices in Calgary at 640 Highth Avenue West. Max Phillet will supervise the Calgary office. Other Morgan offices are in St. John, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Montreal. $2.00 Per Annum Conant Airs Coal Gas Finding Premier of Ontario Points Out Consolidated Gets Loew s, Montreal Consolidated Theatres, Quebec circuit headed by Arthur Hirsch, has acquired a 10-year lease on Loew’s Theatre of Montreal. Shareholders of the Mansfield Theatres Company, which owns the house, accepted the amended offer of Consolidated, $60,000 per year, at a meeting on November 3rd. Althougn the 5,685 shares of the (Continued on Page 2) Big Preem for ‘Flying Fortress “Flying Fortress,’ a Warner Bros. film made in England, where is played to outstanding business, will get a “Canadian Continental Premiere’ at_ the Capitol Theatre, Montreal, on November 20th as a salute to the Atlantic Ferry Command. announcement was made by Wolfe (Continued on Page 3) FLIGHT-LIEUT. AL GLAZER, DFC He Thanks You Toronto filmites, on reading the news that Al had received a Distinguished Flying Cross, sent him a congratulatory telegram with about 50 names. attached. The former theatre manager, son of Sam Glazer of Columbia, was tickled on hearing from old friends. ‘Vd like to thank each one personally,” he wrote to his father, “but I’m too busy these days. Will you please thank each one for me?” Sam is a busy man also, so this will do until he runs into you. Another top box office attraction along with MISTER V from Esquire’s new 1942-48 group of 14 Anglo-American pictures. This is your double-edged thunderbolt for SMASH j AIRCRAFT IS MISSI N G' business. It is England's year to Jead and Esquire’s too. (Advt.) The