Canadian Film Weekly (Jan 19, 1944)

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_ <i ~ | Vol. 9, No. $ We 0, NES yy (és RY, CANADIAN MOTION PICTURE VOICE of the TORONTO, JANUARY 19, 1944 INDUSTRY $2.00 Per Annum Ranks Mr. Gain Sizes Up USA The seriousness of the intentions of J. Arthur Rank, British film leader, with regard to future activities on this continent were brought home to USA and Canadian theatre folk by the visit of his representative, Barrington Gain. Gain, in his American inter (Continued on Page 4) Freedman Again Heads Indies Ben Freedman was unanimously returned to office as president of the Independent Theatres Association of Ontario, affiliate of the National Council of Independents. The election took place last week at the annual meeting, held in the clubrooms of the association on Bond St., Toronto. Harry Lester, Bonita, Toronto, (Continued on Page 2) Manager Fined John Morrisson, manager of a theatre in Scotstown, Quebec, Jast week pleaded guilty to the charge of allowing minors into his theatre. Magistrate J. H. Lemay fined him $10. Lassie’s Record Regal’s “Lassie Come Home” broke a 12-year-old record for the last three days at the Luyceum, Kitchener, Ont. More Recruits to Ontario Association New members of the Motion Picture Theatres Association of Ontario are Phillip Sandler, Centre, Toronto; Mr. Cancilla, Uptown, Orangeville; Mrs. B. K. Moore, Moore’s Theatre, Grimsby; Parkway Theatre, Fort Erie; John Walker, Gem, Port Dover, and J. Palangio, Empire, Cochrane. “Calling Clarification of Order No. 332 Shows General Ads Almost Status Quo The suspension of Section 10 of Order No. 332, which eased the restrictions on theatre advertising, does not mean that the monthly limit of 25 pounds of paper has been lifted. That was a first impression in a number of theatre W. RAY JOHNSTON The president of Monogram Pictures Corporation this month celebrates the thirtieth year of his connection with the motion picture industry. In Canada Monogram, under Oscar Hanson and Harry Kaufman, has moved steadily forward, sharing the good will earned for the company by Johnston’s lively leadership. Geo. Lynch Handles Monogram, Calgary George Lynch, well known in Alberta film circles, has become manager of the Calgary branch of Monogram. Lynch was with Paramount for 20 years. Harry A. Kaufman, general manager of the company, was in Calgary to install Lynch. Dr. Death’ headquarters but was corrected by a follow-up letter from John Atkins, administrator of Publishing, Printing and Allied Industries. He explained that nothing but Section 10 was affected and it was understood that Section 11, which specified the 25 pound per month limit, stood. What is gained is that for the period of the suspension of Sec (Continued on Page 2) Regah, Hagersville, To Barnes, Davidson Pete Barnes and Lou Davidson have acquired the Regah, Hagersville, Ont., from Howard Hager. It’s a 400-seater with two changes per week. New operators will renovate and change policy to three programs per week. Paper Allowance Said Liberal McMullen Is Now Special Adviser Though R. G. McMullen, who has been acting as director of the Theatre and Film section of the WPTB since it was created in 1941, has left the post, he remains as special adviser to M. W. McCutcheon, administrator of services, and will continue to sit in judgment on motion picture Continued on Page 2) RKO at Work On Eight Features Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra and Katina Paxinou will soon be seen on different sets of RKORadio’s Hollywood studio. They and such film favorites as Paul Henreid, Maureen O’Hara, George Sanders and Walter Slezak, together with radio comedians Fib (Continued on Page 7) John Grierson Drops War Info Board Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced last week that John Grierson, head of the National Film Board, will relinquish his post at the end of January as general manager of the Wartime Information Board. He is being succeeded Fix Esquire, Brantf'd Esquire Theatre, Brantford, Ont., will undergo $2, 000 worth of alterations. Regina Girls Grad As 16 Mm. Proj'sts Seventeen Regina women completed the National Film Board course in 16 mm. projection, the first class of its kind in Canada. Their services are being offered through the Regina Women’s Voluntary Service. © by David Dunton, who has been assistant general manager. Mr. Grierson, who held the post for a year, is returning to the active management of the National Film Board. He will continue, however, in close association with the Wartime Information Board as special advisor to the government on information. In accepting Mr. Grierson’s resignation, the prime minister expressed the appreciation of the government for his work. First in UNIVERSAL’S new Series of thrillers adapted from the popular Inner Sanctum radio mysteries, pre-sold to millions of listeners. A sure_ fire hit from the studio that makes the best.thrillers, Book now through EMPIRE-UNIVERSAL, oe EEE ——