Canadian Film Weekly (Jul 27, 1949)

July 27, 1949 SINS” PRODUCERS (Continued from Page 1) ver distribution rights to Sins of the Fathers, which it produced, from the Maynard exchange. Maynard, represented by Kenneth Stratton, KC, of Lawson, Stratton, Green & Ongley, had asked for the stay as part of his position that the dispute ought to be referred to arbitration instead of being judged by the courts. Canadian Motion Picture Productions is being represented by W. J. P. Jenner, KC, of Jenner and Brunt. A motion for an injunction to restrain Maynard from making any more commitments for exhibition of the film is still to be heard. The Canadian Film Weekly reported two weeks ago that this had been refused On being advised to that effect by Paul Maynard, who apparently felt that failure of the court to hear the motion was a favorable action. Readers got the impression that the motion for an injunction had been dismissed, which is wrong. Sins of the Fathers, a sex hygiene film, was produced by Larry Cromien and directed by Phil Rosen in the studios of Quebec Productions Corporation at Ste. Hyacinthe, Quebec. World distribution rights were given to the Maynard company, which awarded USA handling to the Motion Picture Sales Corporation. The film, said to have cost $65,000 to produce, played several engagements in Canada but was withdrawn in Ontario several months ago on the orders of the censor. This was done because of agitation carried on and inspired by the Health League of Canada and its director, Dr.: Gordon Bates. Dr. Bates endorsed the film at the time of its first showing, in Montreal, but withdrew his support on the contention that it had been changed later without consulting him. It has been heard unofficially that Maynard and Bates have gotten together and that the film will get a Health League okay, with a percentage of the receipts going tonite. : The plaintiff’s claim, as given in the endorsement on Writ of Summons, is (a) for a recission of the agreement and for an accounting or in the alternative (b) rectification of the agreement so as to include certain clauses found in standard forms of contracts between producers and distributors, for an accounting and (c) an injunction preventing further exhibition commitments or granting of distribution rights until the trial of this action has been disposed of. Director Pacted William Keighley has been signed to a long-term director's contract by Warners. Canadian FILM WEEKLY Griesdorf To Odeon (Continued from Page 1) ized a banquet in his honor in Vancouver and this was attended by leading trade and community figures. Howard Boothe was named to succeed him in Odeon. That same month he became general sales manager for PRC, in which N. A. Taylor and associates had purchased a stock interest from H. J. Allen. Griesdorf, 3a. partner, was made vice-president and a director in December. In November International Film Distributors, a company organized by the Taylor group, assumed PRC’s interests in Canada and Griesdorf was named president and general manager. Meanwhile PRC had been reorganized, with the name being dropped in favor of the USA Eagle-Lion one and IFD distributed films made in Hollywood under that emblem, along with UK product from Associated British-Pathe. H. J. Allen, wno had with Warners Sign Veiller Warners has signed Anthony Veiller to a producer’s contract. Three Signed For Columbia Musical Three important spots in Feudin’ Rhythm, Columbia action musical starring Eddy Arnold, were filled with the signing of Kirby Grant, Tommy Ivo and Fuzzy Knight. Colbert Clark is producing and Edward Bernds directing, with Gloria Henry in the feminine lead. Grant, Western leading man and singer who has appeared in a number of Columbia action musicals with the Hoosier Hotshots, will be seen as the producer of the radio show which features Arnold. Ivo, also a veteran of several Columbia westerns, plays the juvenile lead, and veteran comedian Knight will repeat his famous piano act which convulsed night club audiences 20 years ago. drawn from association with the Taylor interests under arrangement, established Cardinal Films, which he currently operates. Griesdorf, at 40, has had a varied and interesting industry DAVID H. GRIESDORF career to date. After leaving the University of Alberta, he became an Independent exhibitor, then switched to distribution with United Artists in Winnipeg and Vancouver. Later he became producer’s representative for the James Roosevelt production company, Globe Pictures, Inc., in New York. Following that he returned to United Artists as head of its Los Angeles branch, after which he joined Odeon in British Columbia. Barbara Hale Teams With William Holden Barbara Hale will star opposite William Holden in the comedy, A Mother for May, which S. Sylvan Simon will produce for Columbia. Miss Hale recently completed a co-starring role with Robert Young in And Baby Makes Three. There will be no issue of the CANADIAN FILM WEEKLY for the next two weeks WE'RE ON VACATION! Weebaly Vol. 14, No. 30, July 27, 1949 HYE BOSSIN, Managing Editor Address all communications —The Managing Editor, Canadian Film Weekly, 175 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Canada. Entered as Second Class Matter. Published by Film Publications of Canada, Ltd., 175 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Phone PRincess 1757 or PRincess 3707, Price $2.00 per year, Page 3 MOVIE CONSTRUCT 'N (Continued from Page 1) drive-in and a standard theatre, the scheduling of an opening date for a third, as well as the start of construction on two others and the announcement of plans for a third. Theatres open include: Burnaby, BC. HK. and M. Phillet’s Theatre Agencies’ 500-car Lougheed Drive-in. This is the third drive-in for this area—the other two being Steel-Johnson’s 1,300-car Oak, recently opened, and National Drive-in Theatres’ 500-car Cascade. Midland, Ont. National Theatre Services 800-seat Roxy. The company also operates the town’s only other house, the 760-seat Capitol. Scheduled to open August ist is the first house in Ste. Anne des Monts, Que. To be named the Carribou, it will seat 225 and is owned by J. C. Beudette’s company, Cine Gaspe Limited. In work are: Loon Lake Beach, Sask. George Larsen’s drive-in. R. C. Longdo opened his new house here last month. Dawson Creek, BC. Don Rosebourne’s theatre. Also under way is Dawson Creek Theatre Company’s 600-seat house. In operation is the latter’s 380-seat Northland, the only one here. Being planned is: Lethbridge, Alta. Famous Players is about ready to call tenders for its 1,000-seat Avenue. Three theatres are located here, two of them being Famous Players’ units. i Lucille Ball Cast Lucille Ball will star in Columbia’s Confessions of a Diaper Salesman. par? THEATRE REQUIRE: MENTS CONTRACT SALES OFFICE