Canadian Film Weekly (Oct 6, 1943)

Vol. 8, No. 41 Address all communications—The Managing Editor, Canadian Film Weckly, 25 Dundas Square, Toronto 1, Canada. Published by Film Publications of Canada; Ltd., 25 Dundas Square, Toronto, Ont., Canaan Phone ADelaide 4317. Price 5 cemts cach or $2.00 per year. En as Second Class Matter Good Resolutions Three important resolutions, each passed unanimously, originated during the annual meeting of the Motion Picture Theatres Association of Ontario. Each deals with an important question of the moment and we recommend that all exhibitors be guided by them: Fuel WHEREAS it is recognized that an extreme emergency exists in the coal situation throughout the country for this coming winter, and WHEREAS it is the opinion of the members of the Motion Picture Theatres Association of Ontario in Annual Meeting assembled that theatre owners should co-operate to the fullest extent in reducing the consumption of coal for the coming winter, therefore be it RESOLVED that the members of this Association pledge themselves to use every possible means to reduce the tonnage consumption of coal by at least thirty per cent (30%) and that all theatre owners of the Province be requested to pledge themselves accordingly, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that every theatre owner do everything within his power to assist the Fuel Controller to publicize the essential necessity of saving as much coal as possible in every home. Unity WHEREAS there are certain problems common to all theatre owners in the Dominion of Canada, and WHEREAS no organization exists at the present time through which theatre owners throughout the country may meet to discuss mutual problems and act on same, and WHEREAS it is desirous for the common benefit to all that such an organization should function, therefore be it RESOLVED that this Association in Annual Meeting assembled go on record as being in favor of the formation of such an organization, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the new Board of Directors elected this day be instructed to inquire into ways and means of creating such an organization in co-operation with other existent Provincial organizations. 16 Mm. WHEREAS it has come to the attention of this Association that certain Distributors of 16 mm. film are showing or making available for showing such films of an entertainment nature in direct competition to existent 35 mm. theatres in a radius of less than ten miles, and WHEREAS such procedure is contrary to the interests of established theatres and not in accord with established practice heretofore, therefore be it RESOLVED that this Association go on record as being opposed to the showing of 16 mm. film for commercial purposes, except in army camps at a distance of less than ten miles radius from an existent theatre, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary be instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Motion Picture Distributors Association and each of its members and to each of the Companies distributing 16 mm. film in Canada and that the incoming Board of Directors be instructed to do everything in its power to have such rule recognized and established as common practice, Canadian FILM WEEKLY |War Services in October 6, 1948 HYE BOSSIN, Managing Editor Annual Meeting (Continued from Page 1) theatre man in the Dominion is a member of the Committee, the Toronto meeting being that of the executive. Reports showed the exhibitors joined willingly and completely in supporting the Committee’s leadership and the motion picture war effort. J. J. Fitzgibbons was elected chairman of the Motion Picture War Services and also chairman of the Industry’s section of the War Finance Committee. He will appoint representatives in each province. Announcements will be made shortly of plans and appointees. Officers elected were T. J. Bragg, vice president; R. W. Bolstad, treasurer, and Ray Lewis, secretary. Members are Harry Alexander, T. J. Bragg, Col. John A. Cooper, Leo Devaney, J. J. Fitzgibbons, Clair Hague, Oscar R. Hanson, Henry Nathanson, Louis Rosenfeld, Ray Lewis, Nat Taylor, Herb Allen, Wolfe Cohen, A. W. Perry, Eugene Beaulac, Ben Freedman, and the president of the Motion Picture Theatres Association of Ontario when chosen next week. The publicity committee will consist of James Nairn, Clair Appel, Morris Stein, Ray Lewis and Hye Bossin. October 6, 19438 \British Are Short Of UK Product (Continued from Page 1) ule. Because of the hardships of war the quota has often missed out and the law recognizes the difficulties by not taking action. British studios are making a heroic effort to overcome the shortage, fourteen films being in production right now, and the Quota Act may have a wider application if the gain continues. Of 4,358 theatres operating in 1942, returns showed that 1,657 of them failed to measure up to quota requirements. Of these 101 were under 10 per cent, 250 were between 10 and 12% per cent, 548 showed between 12% and 15 per cent, and 758 were between 15 and 17% per cent. Canada is naturally affected by this limited production. However, Canadian distributors of British Films are optimistic over the outlook, the current season being very promising. British exhibitors expect to produce on a scale large enough to compete with Hollywood in the United States and other countries when the war is over. They have made their future intentions in this regard clear. Para, UA Dicker An outright purchase deal which calls for five Paramount films being sold to United Artists to be distributed under the UA trademark is said to be the subject of negotiations between the studios. This, if confirmed, would be the second such deal. _At the Famous Players’ Gathering Left to right: J. J. Fitzgibbons, chairman of the Canadian Motion Picture War Services; William F. Rodgers, chairman of the War Activities Committee of the Motlon Picture Industry; Henry Nathanson, head of Regal Films, and: W. Ritchie of MGM Public Relations. neg ay ian as Late eee as oa egal 2 4;? ky Detie wee ie pee a erat i> ss 1 7 >