Canadian Film Weekly (May 29, 1946)

GEORGE ALTMAN Now head of Hygienic Production of Canada, he resigned from Warners Toronto sales staff to distribute the educational picture, “Mom and Dad.” J. S. Jossey and Kroger Babb of Cleveland, Ohio, producers of the film, are his associates. Hayward To Appear In New ‘Cristo’ Louis Hayward, who starred in “The Son of Monte Cristo” before he entered the United States Marine Corps three years ago, will bring ‘the Alexandre Dumas character back to the screen at Columbia in “The Return of Monte Cristo.” Edward Small will produce and Max Nossack will direct. Breen To London Joe Breen, Production Code chief, will go to London for talks with J. Arthur Rank on UK film content. FOR SALE Thirty painted drop curtains with legs and borders with or without battens. Assorted sizes. Excellent condition. Dreamboat, Castle, Cathedral, Woods, Palace, etc. These will be snapped up fast so order early. COLEMAN ELECTRIC CO. 18 Dundas Square Toronto WANTED projectionist and general assistant, young and progressive, good opportunity for right party. Close to Toronto. Apply BOX 18 CANADIAN FILM WEEKLY Canadian FILM WEEKLY ft SQUARE ie // AG ar ses 45 — What White Race? Did you notice that Hanson hammered home his favorite subject, commodities to UK, at the Pearlman go? Never misses a chance and is grateful to those lads who have already picked up the challenge. . . 20th-Fox here will work on a retirement scheme if the USA one is passed and Warners are thinking along the same lines. . . Absence of the coal scuttle hats from the noggins of local cops has reduced their showmanship—and terror for kids. The old conk-covers made them look as grim as the Wehrmacht. The new ones make them seem more human. The left-overs of the constabulary of yore still affect the agent-of-destiny aspect and the measured tread of the march of doom. . . Never Knew That note: During a discussion in the House of Commons about racial origins Jean Lesage objected to the common classification of various races by color. His reference to the “white” race drew this interruption from James Coldwell: “Is the hon. member sure it is ‘white’? The Chinese believe it is ‘pink’.” = = He Probably Wasn’‘t Kidding Some years ago the producer of a cheap action series for a small company was visiting our town and a friend brought him to the haunts of the trade. In the course of conversation an exhibitor asked him why he didn’t change the plot occasionally. “I’ve played every picture in the series,” the exhib said. “The story is always the same.” “We can’t change the plot until you fellows pay us more money for our films,” the producer answered. “You see, our budget is so small that my unit waits arotund until the lunch whistle blows, then we go to work on whatever set is closest to what we need. We work like fury from 12 to one, pay the actors off for the day’s work, then the rest of us go back to our regular jobs in the studio. “So,” he concluded, ‘‘we just haven’t got time to change the plot or money to buy a new one.” = z = 7 . It's Always Fair Weather... Toronto entertainers have formed The Masque and Wig Club, a social setup, Hal Marquette is president, Pat Rafferty vice-president, Mildred Morey treasurer and Bill Hawkins secretary. On the board, along with others, are Jack Arthur, Pat Bailey and Lou Skuce. Time Pat dusted off his post-War I hit number that went something like this: ‘Are you working? No, are you?” ... Proverbiage: Never do a dangerous thing unless you do it well. . Luminous theatre carpets are next. They‘ll light the aisles. Maybe they can have “Eat at Joe’s’”’ or ‘Epitome Pix are Predominant” woven into them. . . Jack Karr of the Star is doing some top typewriter tapping in Hollywood, his stuff hitting a new high in readability. .. Whenever a jerky changeover occurs dozens of patrons nudge their companions quickly and say: “Did you notice where the censor cut the film?” % = = Cow Pasture Pool It’s getting on golf tournament time and the committee will be meeting shortly to set the day. Most seem to favor late August, when vacations are mainly over, rain less frequent and everyone’s game is keener. Daley, Dale, Main and the greensward gamboleers are giving it thought. Menzo Craig missed last year due to faulty information. Maybe it was a conspiracy to get the Ridgetown Wrecker out of the competition. . . Overheard: “It’s easier to get a camel through the eye of a needle than it is to get common courtesy out of that guy”... Stray phrase overlooked in last week’s summary of the Sam P. party: “A Pearlman of great price, they told him he was.” Vol 11, No. 22 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. May 29, 1946 fo YE BOSSIN, Managing Editor Nova Scotia Take Hits New Record (Continued from Page 1) summary of the Provincial treasurer, who has jurisdiction over Doane’s department, showed that the figure represented an increase of 500,000 over the previous year. Theatres accounted for 12,078,886 of the total. Premier A. L. Macdonald is also the provincial treasurer. There were 23 admissions during the year of every man, woman and child in the province —a record. Of 2,176 film prints viewed by Doane and assistants, two subjects were rejected as “poor entertainment.”’ Included in the total were 528 features and 545 shorts. Objectionable scenes were cut from 11 and three were passed on the condition that they would be identified publicly as not suitable for children. During the fiscal year, which ended on November 30, 1945, the total revenue of the board, derived from taxes and license fees, was $415,292.62. Of that amount, $18,154 came from film tax and $316,699.53 from admission tax to theatres. Theatre licenses yielded $7,530.68, film exchange licenses $2,687.50 and machine licenses $1,350. Operators and apprentices paid in $354 and $389 was derived from miscellaneous sources. Licenses were issued to 67 theatres, 11 film exchanges; 145 operators, 56 apprentices, 105 itinerants and for 135 projectors. Soundies made their debut during the year and their operators were required to pay $25 annually for each machine. The chairman predicted a decrease in revenue in future years, when the population of Nova Scotia has returned to normal. One theatre, the Rivoli at North Sydney, had been destroyed by fire but no serious accident or loss of life had occurred during the year. Canadian John Coy Weds Dance Partner Johnny Coy, the Canadian who was voted the outstanding dancer of 1945 by some 1500 dance instructors, recently married Dorothy Babb at the Little Church Around the Corner in Hollywood. The wedding culminated a romance that began after Coy picked Miss Babb from 29 other candidates to be his dancing partner in ‘Ladies’ Man.” As a result of her work in the picture she was awarded a contract by Paramount. Mr. and Mrs. Coy are spending their honeymoon with his parents in his home city, Montreal.