Canadian Film Weekly (Apr 4, 1945)

Page 2 Emp-U No. 2 Man Frank Vaughan (Continued from Page 1) of British pictures, a post which has not been filled as yet. The new assistant manager was recently mustered out of the RCAF, in which he held the rank of Flying Officer, after two years more or less on loan from Emp-U. He was in charge of 16 mm. for camps and acted in an advisory capacity for stations using 35 mm. Alec Metcalfe, Emp-U salesman in Montreal, has resigned to become Quebec and Maritimes manager for Sovereign Films, succeeding the late Frank Leduc. He spent several years with the company in Calgary before coming to Montreal. Dorothy Smith, for years secretary of the late Clair Hague, has been appointed to succeed him as Canadian representative of Universal International Pictures Inc. Mr. Perry also announced that Ernest Whelpley, salesman in the St, John branch, has resigned to enter another business. Sam Mantle Follows Jim McDonough Sam Mantle, who left Famous Players’ head office to join the RCAF, has become manager of the Royal Theatre, Guelph, Ontario, following the transfer of Jim McDonough. Canadian FILM WEEKLY The Winner # PEL BING CROSBY Winner of the Canadian Film Weekly poll as the Dominion’s greatest boxoffice attraction last year, he was given the Academy Award for his work in “Going My Way.” He is shown here adding his signature to that of the other stars who will appear in the Eighth Victory Loan short, Twentieth Century-Fox’s “All Star Bond Rally.” They signed an appreciation of Canada’s war effort. Ownership Change In Melfort, Sask. J. J. and S. T. Baldwin of Carberry, Saskatchewan, have purchased the Grand Theatre, Melfort, from Mrs. HE. Assalay. S. T. Baldwin will become _ resident manager. Alterations will be undertaken as soon as materials are available. It’s a six-day house seating 500. Harvey to Brantford Bob Harvey, formerly manager of the Vogue, Sydney, Nova Scotia, is now manager of the Brant, Brantford, Ontario, succeeding Walter Dunbar, who left to enter another business, Barnes & Davidson Eye Beamsville, Ont. Pete Barnes of the Foto-Nite circuit has been meeting with a group of Beamsville, Ontario citizens interested in seeing a movie house in town. Barnes and his architect are studying prospective sites. Leo Devaney Now Heads Pioneers New president of the Canadian Picture Pioneers is Leo M. Devaney, RKO Canadian general manager, who succeeded the late Clair Hague. Devaney moved up from the vice-presidency, which post was filled by Oscar’ Hanson. oO“ ‘ April 4, 1945 ————— HYE BOSSIN, Managing Editor — [LK Vol. 10, No. 14 Address all communications—The Managing Editor, Canadian Film Weekly, 25 Dundas Square, Toronto, Canada. Published by Film Publications of Canada Ltd., 25 Dundas Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Phone ADelaide 4317. Price 5 cents each or $2.00 per year. Entered as Second Class Matter. Printed by Eveready Printers Limited, 78 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario, April 4, 1945 Jack C. Purves Laid to Rest (Continued from Page 1) pital in the latter city. The wellknown showman, who was 46, had been ill for three weeks. Interment took place in Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, the pallbearers being drawn from members of the industry with the exception of Kenneth Charlesworth, president of the Lion’s Club. The others who laid their . former colleague to rest were Vern Hudson, Ted Wilson, Jim McDonough, Lloyd Gurr and Al Troyer. Transferred from the Tivoli, Hamilton, two months ago, his good-nature and famed inclination for public service soon made him many friends in Welland. During his three years in Hamilton he was active in behalf of war effort campaigns and community caus The Late Jack C. Purves es. . The late Mr. Purvis, who began his theatre career with outdoor and stage attractions, had managed theatres in Toronto, Sudbury, Hamilton, St. Thomas, Welland, Fort William and Winnipeg and he was connected for a while with the Fox Theatre, Detroit, as head of its real estate department. Prior to joining Famous Players he was district manager for the old Ontario circuit of Moorehead & Filman. At the time of his departure from Hamilton Mayor Sam Lawrence sent a letter to Mayor Harry T. Lewis of Welland which stated: “The departure from Hamilton of Jack Purves is likely to mean a great deal to Welland, as Mr. Purves is one of the most public spirited men I know. “He is especially interested in movements for children’s welfare and has been a tower of strength to the local Lions club. “He is a big hearted, open handed sort of a fellow upon whom you may call at any time and look for the very finest brand of co-operation, in any worthwhile effort for the benefit of the community.” A, veteran of the first World War, he enlisted at 17 and the end of the conflict found him with with Intelligence. He is survived by his widow and two sisters. a