Canadian Film Weekly (Dec 4, 1946)

December 4, 1946 Building, Buying In Exhib Field (Continued from Page 1) cording to trade standards. There are dozens on the _ planning boards and off for which sites have been purchased and these will be erected soon as construction is possible. In Perth, Ontario, Theatre Holding Corporation, operators of the theatre there, has pur chased the building, which also contains stores and apartments, from Mrs. J. A. Stewarts Odeon Theatres has acquired the Cambie, one of Vancouver’s -newer suburban houses, from Russell McTavish. Mitchell Bernstein and Joe Leiberman, St. John, NB, operators of the B & L circuit in the Maritimes, have secured the Imperial Theatre, Windsor, NS, from the veteran exhibitor, John H. Bustin, who in the past owned theatres in New Glasgow, Wolfville and Hantsport. Maurice Rafuse, projectionist of the theatre for the past 25 years, is the new manager. The Rex, Claresholm, Alberta, has been sold to William Hrycuik of Daysland by Marc E. Jenkins, who acquired it some years ago from T. C. Milnes, founder of the house in 1931. A new $70,000 theatre will be built in Dawson Creek, BC, by the operators of the present Northland Theatre and a site at Wilson and Bathurst Streets, near Toronto, has been bought by Skyway Drive-In Theatres, which operates drive-ins near Windsor and Hamilton. The company plans several more, one of which will be near London, Ontario. Almost feverish but quiet activity is rumored in the drivein field. Ratepayers of Markham, Ontario, will vote at the next election on the question of establishing a theatre. A _ story from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, reports interest in building a new theatre by a party as yet unidentified. Among theatres recently renovated, modernized and reopened are the Granada, Napanee, Ontario, and the Reo, Vanderhoof, BC. Meanwhile, Odeon Theatres is said to have begun work on a theatre in Peterborough, Ontario, and building has begun on a house in Dolbeau, Quebec, for Romeo Grenier. Work will start shortly on Leo Choquette’s theatre in St. Jerome, Quebec, and the Montreal Theatre Corporation’s venture at Chambord and Belanger. The Fort William, Ontario, $90,000 theatre building is also in work. Powell's Next Film Dick Powell’s next starrer at RKO will be “Stations West.” Canadian FILM WEEKLY Page 3 IODE Wants Lower Projection Club Admittance Age (Continued from Page 1) After being submitted to the Ontario committee by Mrs. Pauline McGibbon, Provincial film convenor, it was approved and directed to the Honorable Leslie M. Frost, head of the treasury department, who is the senior officer of the Motion Picture Censorship and Theatre Inspection branch. O, J. Silverthorne is its chairman. Present regulation, part of the Theatre and Cinematographs Act since its framing about a quarter of a century ago, states “A child under the age of sixteen years unaccompanied by an adult shall not be permitted to attend any exhibition by cinematograph, moving picture machine or other similar apparatus for admission to which a fee is charged, except on Saturday of each week and on school, public and legal holidays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ’. .” Admittance in the evening unaccompanied by adults of children 14 and over would help keep them off the streets, the IODE feels. Since there are few recreational centres groups of kids between 14 and 16 wander around during the early evening. Opinion of sponsors and supporters of the proposed change is that the mental development of today’s children of 14 is on par with that of children of 16 at the time the regulation was framed. The resolution maintains that “the present law discriminates against brilliant young people, already in High School, and prevented by law from attending educational and instructive motion pictures with their classmates.’’ Today’s younger generation is not only more intelligent but has more freedom. It is also pointed out that the present censorship’ standards make film fare more suitable for teen-agers and that many enter theatres illegally despite the vigilance of managers. Theatre men have checked officially and representatives of women’s organizations unofficially but their efforts to keep the kids out were never wholly successful, particularly those youngsters who look and act like 16-year-olds. Movie clubs sponsored by theatre companies cater to children of 12 and under and their film fare has no appeal for the group from 14 to 16 years of age. It is now considered that a film regarded as suitable for patrons from 16 to 18 will have no adverse effect on those of 14. Any change in the regulation must come before the Ontario Legislature. Eagle-Lion, PRC Groups Okayed (Continued from Page 1) Groupings are as follows: Eagle-Lion Films: 10 Specials 10 First Group 11 Second Group 4 Third Group Producers Releasing Corporation: 8 Specials 6 First Group 8 Second Group 8 Third Group 14 Westerns Screen Guild (Canada): 2 Specials 8 First Group 4 Second Group Anglo-American Film Corporation: “Meet the Navy” as a special on basic of 40% of maximum. Fox Sales School In Great Britain A collective training scheme for film salesmanship has been undertaken by 20th Century-Fox in Great Britain. Twelve students, most of them employees, have been registered. Trained help ran short during the war and personnel wasn’t available for the usual apprenticeship. Yael fol. 11, No. 49 Dec. 4, 1946 HYE BOSSIN, Managing Editor 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. Studies 16 Mm. (Continued from Page 1) At the most recent monthiy meeting of the group, which is referred to as the ‘“Projectionists’ Society,’”’ a practical demonstration of 16 mm. operation, accompanied by a lecture, was given by Roy O’Connor of Moviecraft. Following this each man present showed that he had picked up a comprehensive idea of 16 mm. projection. Members also belong to the {ATSE, which has of late shown special interest in the manpower of the 16 mm. field. President of the organization is Jack Hillis, who earlier this year succeeded Arthur Milligan. Sam Bowes is secretary, with he and Hillis joined on the board of directors by O’Connor, Solly Cohen and George Robinson. Although the organization has met regularly for some 18 years, no official title has ever been adopted for it. This will be looked after shortly as a prelude to a2 membership drive. Its ambition is to have a building for mectings, experiments and recreation. "Big Story’ Bought Monogram has purchased Craig Rice’s novel, “The Big Story.” Color Sked Upped Republic has raised it Trucolor film schedule from 12 to 18. NFB FILM BOARD oot The NATIONAL ‘CANADA CARRIES ON’ RELEASE ye, i November THE NEW NORTH ae ee, OE ee ee Ry eer >. sa. a el, tet Beeld ee me ee oe ns wae ete