Canadian Film Weekly (May 3, 1944)

r Vol. 9, No. 18 Address all communications—The Managing Editor, Canadian Film Weekly, 25 Dundas Square, Toronto, Canada, Published by Film Publications of Canada, Ltd., 25 Dundas Square, Teronto, Ont., Phone ADelaide 4317. Price 5 cents each or $2.00 year. Entered as Class Matter oH Printed by Eveready Printers Limited, 78 ‘Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario Out of the Small Time There are still many Canadians who, swamped by the complicated-details of war and business, do not fully realize what this comparatively small country has meant to successful defence—and future offense through the coming invasion. If they took the time to sift out the major facts they would soon understand why the Sixth Victory Loan is so important. The $1,200,000,000 figure set as the Sixth Loan quota is small compared with the gigantic expenditures demanded by. war and will be soon spent. “Canada,” it was pointed out in the British House of Commons recently, “will finish the war with the world’s fourth largest air force, if not the fourth armed power, and it is quite clear that she must take her share of the responsibility in maintaing the peace of the Atlantic and Pacific.” Canada has loaned $700,000,000 to Britain. gave Britain a gift of $1,000,000,000 in 1942 and another such gift to Britain and her allies in 1943. It is generally acknowledged that Canada’s achievements have been tremendous. The Dominion is half-way in the list of the 30-odd United Nations from a standpoint of population but ranks close to the top in war effort, keeping company with those nations whose populations are well over one hundred million. None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the support of Canadians — the voluntary support. There are many Americans who think they are heavily taxed. A study of the Canadian rates in income taxes alone would prove how lucky they are. Here is a comparative table: Total income tax before compulsory savings Income Canada U.S. $ 1,500 $ 109 $ 88 3,000 584 463 4,000 964 737 5,000 1,378 1,017 6,000 1,841 1,333 10,000 3,762 2,795 And we're still paying those rates and still lending our money—and our faith in the cause is still unshaken. The war has caused Canada to grow up in a hurry. It has taught other nations that we are nobody’s little brother. As Walter Winchell said when he signed off after telling his listeners about Canada’s accomplishments, “The Maple Leaf Forever.” The war has provided Canada with a pattern for the future. Its possibilities have been brought to light, its character tested, its strategic location mapped for the world of tomorrow, For Canada there is no turning back. The post-war world will demand new ideas and a new ecohomy that will make room for our returning warriors. But first comes Victory. It must be bought and fought for, The Sixth Victory Loan can not be separated from victory tomorrow and a greater Canada the day after tomorrow. The soldier’s task is to fight, the worker's to produce goods and buy Victory Borids, the theatre man’s to supply entertainment, convince others to buy bonds and to buy them himself, May 3, 1944 HYE BOSSEIN, Managing Editor Canadian FILM WEEKLY SomeGoodTricks Gals Lids at Pix 4 In Theatre Drive (Continued from Page: 1) themes, some borrowed from John Farr of North Sydney, who wrote them. Slides for singing in the theatres have been distributed by Drohan, and printed song sheets have been contributed to all service bodies for luncheon meetings. The Chatham Kiwanis put on two stage shows in which there was much boosting for the Loan. Drohan reports that the theatres in nearby towns, for which he acts as sub-chairman, are doing a grand job and making liberal use of paste and shears for the scrap book contest. The Capitol, North Bay, Ontarlo, managed by Jack Nelson, has won a V-Flag, which is awarded to firms where 90 per cent or more of the personnel subscribe. Montreal theatre and film men were prominent at the inaugural dinner for the Loan in that city. Present were E. N. Tabah, George Rotsky, W. E. Lester, Michel de Roussy de Sales, Maurice West, B. C. Salamis, C. S. Chaplin, Eugene Beaulac, H. Cass and B. A. Garson. Ken Craig, manager of the Capitol, St. Catharines, Ontario, helped lay out the opening ceremonies, which took place in front of the City Hall. The theatre men there are working hard to help Lincoln County make its quota of $10,500,000. Three thousand Hamilton, Ontario, children were entertained at the Palace Theatre after parading there from a monster Victory Loan rally at Gore Park. The Hamilton Theatre Manager’s Association is right in the thick of the battle, with Lloyd Gurr of the Century acting as its representative to the Public Relations Committee. H, S. Dahn, subchairman for theatres in the city’s nearby hamlets, reports plenty of activity. The Imperial Theatre, Toronto, provided an idea which might be copied where a manager desires some kind of one-sheet beside the usual Victory Loan material. Manager Tom Daley took some of the ads placed in the Canadian trade papers by the exchanges and had them copied on a larger scale. They are striking. “The Shining Future,” a film made in Hollywood for the Canadian industry's part in the drive, hag won widespread attention. Simpson's store in Toronto quoted Herbert Marshall in the picture for an ad and Gabriel Heater, network commentator, referred to the film and the Loan on his coast-to-coast international hookup. The Montreal Standard weekly Get Press Whacks (Continued from Page 1) are some of the answers: Wire the seats and when a woman refused to doff the headgear, press a button and give her the works. Let the theatre management provide the patrons with blow torches to use against the hats. A salesgirl suggested that ushers should carry long shears. A man suggested giving the offenders an army haircut so that they would have to wear shawls. “What about a spotlight from the ceiling that would show the lady up in all her silly feathers?” asks the Brantford Expositor. “Or a trio of ushers lining up smartly in the aisle to sing ‘Where Did You Get That Hat?’ Or what about a municipal by-law making it both legal and in good taste for a man to give in to his real inner craving: to plant his big paw on the whole contraption and slowly grind it down to her ears.” The Expositor also went after the folks who eat lunches in theatres—and noisily. “But we can’t go into that now,” says the Ottawa Journal. “One good rage at a time, we always say. We want to savor the thought of pulling one of those fruit baskets over a woman’s ears. In fact, it is one of our peace aims in the brave new world.” How ungallant of those scribblers. (In lowered tones — what time do we start?) Vancouver Theatres Win Court Judgment A judgment of $773.55 in favor of Nichols Theatres Ltd, Vancouver, against Franz F. H, Doye, et al, was awarded by Mr. Justice J. O. Wilson. The plaintiff owns the Royal Theatre in Vancouver, and leased it in April, 1942 to Doye and Frank Simesek for five years. The suit against the defendants arose over payment of certain fixtures. rotogravure section featured Cecelia Parker, star of the Andy Hardy series, holding her $100 bond. It wasn't hers—not that one. She borrowed it from Dewey Bloom, Regal-MGM Canadian promotion representative. Miss Parker’s bond hadn’t arrived yet. These are but few of the things being done by some, They can be multiplied a thousand times by managers and exhibitors who are willing to exert themselves. p Rey A game) Biers Y ais, SE : ray hee oe