The Exhibitor (1950)

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EXHIBITOR NT-3 George Stanton, left, Burt’s, Luzerne, and Sylvan Leff, circuit operator with theatres in Utica and Watertown, scan the board recently posted at MGM’s Al¬ bany branch to provide news on the pro¬ duction of “Quo Vadis,” filming in Rome. Bob Shapiro, manager. New York City’.s Paramount, receives one of his own “summonses” from models who distrib¬ uted the promotion handbills to passersby on the recent opening day of Para¬ mount’s “My Friend Irma Goes West.” Sam Goodman, left, head film buyer. Century Circuit, is pictured as he re¬ cently signed contracts for his circuit’s 34 theatres to play Warners’ “50 Years Before Your Eyes.” Looking on is Ben Abner, Warners’ New York branch head. and “Nana’ were added to the collection of old-time films at the Eastman House. Chester Fenyvessy, the Capitol’s land¬ lord, recalls that this 48-yeai-old house is the oldest in the city now showing films. . . . The Martinas’ new theatre in the Waring Road shopping center is taking shape. Showing of the short, “Music of Man¬ hattan,” Paramount, recalled to Amy Croughton, The Times-Union reviewer, that she once wrote a script for a sim¬ ilar film of Rochester scenes and sounds that never was produced. . . . Miss Leslye Banning, star of U-Ps “Louisa,” made a personal appearance in Geneva, and Jerry Fowler, manager, Schines’ Geneva, gave a dinner in her .honor. Projectionists’ Corner — The annual stag picnic at Elser’s Grove proved a topnotch event with games, food, etc., aplenty thanks to the committee which included Charles Mason, Jr., Tommy Sykes, and Roy Fisher. The heavy¬ weights, led by Russ Northrup, won the ball game. . . . Paul Kunz, Loew’s, re¬ signed to devote full time to his farm. . . . Friends mourned the unexpected death of Wilford Jones, Grand, whose son. Jack, has been working as a helper . . . Special tribute was paid Louie Goler, VFW service officer, by the commander of the local Anti-Aircraft Artillery bat¬ tery called up for active duty. . . . What projectionist is so busy that his wife would like to make a date with him for a social evening? — D. R. Saratoga Springs Walter Reade’s Community recently arranged a full page ad on “Sunset Boulevard” which attractively featured personal tributes to the city’s own Charles Brackett, senior member of the Hollywood team of Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, writers, producers and di¬ rectors, from “home towners” who knew him years ago, and ranging from Mayor Addison Mallery down. Schenectady Julius Perlmutter, who recently as¬ sumed operation of the Grand, Watervliet, and the Grand, Lake George, will take over the management of the Crane when it opens. Syracuse Jack Crowe, former assistant man¬ ager, Schine’s Paramount, laid aside the banking worries in New York, and visit¬ ed his old pals. . . . Miss Grace Max¬ well, Paramount, returned to Oswego to resume her studies at the Oswego Teachers College. . . . Jack Fields, Para¬ mount, is beginning to get accustomed to the tuxedo as he attended two wed¬ dings in 30 days. Harry Wiener, manager, Schine’s Eckel, made a neat tieup with jewelers whereby he was able to hand out cer¬ tificates to theatre patrons redeemed at the store for a free recording of Vaughn Monroe’s “Mule Train” to bi’ing in the customers to see “Singing Guns.” Mitchell Fitzer, former operator. Em¬ pire, Happy Hour, and Rivoli, died in New York City. . . . We’re always glad to meet Amos Leonard, who really is a neighbor, when he is out with the Mrs. buying the groceries. . . . Lou Boyd and your correspondent share the same opinion of the midwestern city which he visited recently. Since Donald Wander, assistant man¬ ager, RKO-Empire, acquired a car, his worries are over regarding transporta¬ tion to and from the golf course. . . . Adolf Den Haese, projectionist. Empire, is reported to resemble a bronze statue At a recent exhibitor trade screening of RKO’s “Born To Be Bad” at his Paris, New York City, managing director Ed¬ gar Van Blohm congratulates Harry Greenman, managing director, Capitol, who booked the attraction. Looking on is Len Gruenberg, RKO district head. (work in the wonderful vegetable gar¬ den is the cause of that healthy coat of tan). . . . Lloyd Tracy, projectionist. Empire, and Melvin Denny, projection¬ ist, Schine’s Paramount, returned from vacation. Sol Sorkin, RKO-Keith’s manager, re¬ turned from vacation, with Larry Lynch, assistant manager, leaving on his. Joseph La Bella, assistant manager, Schine’s Eckel, moved to Schine’s Para¬ mount to fill the assistant managership left vacant by Jack Crowe, now in New York City. . . . Jack Fields, student doorman. Paramount, moved to a like position at Schine’s State, Cortland. Jerry Diamond, Schine home office, stopped off on his way to Dayton, O. . . . Dey Brothers Department Store pre¬ sented a fashion show at the Para¬ mount in a tieup with “The Black Rose.” Four street windows were trimmed. — J. J. S. Schine Circuit held the second of a series of regional meetings to promote the new season as a follow-up of the “Movies Are Better Than Ever” cam¬ paign. Guy Lampe, general manager, and Seymour Morris, director of ex¬ ploitation and publicity, addressed the group. (Continued on next page) Nancy Olson, starred in Paramount’s ‘Sunset Boulevard,” presents a special trophy to the winning jockey and train¬ er of the “Sunset Boulevard” purse at Monmouth Park, N. J., track prior to the recent premiere of the picture at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. September 13, 1950