The Exhibitor (1953)

NT-4 EXHIBITOR Hartford Lou Cohen, Loew-Poli, sneak-previewed “The Clown,’’ and hosted legislators at a Bushnell Memorial screening of “The Hoaxsters.” . . . Harry Goldstein, eastern publicity man, Allied Artists, was in for “Torpedo Alley.” . . . Ray McNamara, Allyn, got a number of store tieups on “The Lawless Breed.” Charles A. Saglio resigned as man¬ ager, Clinton, Clinton. He had held the post for 11 years. His replacement is Bruno Schubert. The theatre is owned by L. J. Malcarne, Essex Square and Deep River. Charlie Obert, Allyn stage manager, is waiting for spring to get at his boat, dry-docked at Essex. 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John Perakos, Perakos Theatres, suf¬ fered ankle injuries in an auto accident in Pennsylvania. . . . Loew-Poli Palace, Meriden, was taken over for a one-night hospital benefit show. . . . Harry Feinstein and James Totman, Warner Thea¬ tres, were in on “Bwana Devil.” Gustave J. Schaefer, 59, treasurer, Hartford Theatre Circuit, died suddenly. He started in the trade as Paramount sales manager, European branch. He held that position for 17 years before be¬ coming associated with RKO, serving initially as Caribbean area sales man¬ ager and later as New England district sales manager. He joined the local circuit in 1950. Survivors include his wife, a sister, Mrs. Clara Deckelman, and four brothers. Ray McNamara, Allyn, had navy sup¬ port on “Flat Top,” and then lined up similar backing from the National Guard on “Thunderbirds.” New London All-out navy support was assured by Commander Bernard Solomon, First Naval District, Boston, for the New England premiere of Allied Artists’ “Torpedo Alley” at the Capitol. He pro¬ vided miniature submarines enclosed in glass for theatre lobby displays. For use in a tieup with the Jordan Marsh Department Store, Boston, he made available a 22-foot atomic torpedo for display purposes. The publicity and ex¬ ploitation campaign for the film was handled by Harry Goldstein, Allied Artists eastern publicity representatives. Stamford The 15-month-old strike at the Palace ended with an agreement. Local 499 had been on strike since Oct. 17, 1951, to enforce its demand for two week vacations with pay, with replacements to be hired for the men on vacation. These two demands and a reduction in the work week from seven days to six days were granted by the theatre repre¬ sentatives in the agreement reached, both sides reported. Wages were not an issue. The pickets, who had been sta¬ tioned at the front and rear of the thea¬ tre during the strike, were removed when the agreement was signed. The theatre had continued to operate throughout the strike. The six projec¬ tionists and stage hands returned to In Boston Rosemary Clooney, star of Paramount’s “The Stars Are Singing” smiles prettily at manager Lawrence Burke, Capitol, Pittsfield, Mass., while Bob Henabery, program director, WBEC, Pittsfield, looks on. work on Feb. 11. Frank C. Vuono, man¬ ager, Palace, and Harry Van Allen, president, Local 449, finally settled the matter. A boycott of “Limelight,” Ridgeway, by the American Legion fizzled when the group decided against picketing. The Legioneers did undertake a telephone campaign in which they asked mem¬ bers of the post and auxiliary to call friends, and ask them to spread the word not to patronize the picture. How¬ ever, a spokesman for the theatre said this had no appreciable effect on attendance. Massachusetts North Adams Between 300 and 400 boys and girls, members of the YMCA, were invited to a free show arranged by the manage¬ ment of the Mohawk in connection with “National YMCA Week.” To obtain ad¬ mission, all they had to do was show their membership cards. Springfield Irving Shiffrin, Samuel Goldwyn staff, was in town on “Hans Christian Ander¬ sen,” Bijou. The Springfield Daily News cooperated by helping sponsor a special morning showing in advance for 1500 underprivileged children. The Paramount was being converted for the “Bwana Devil” showing. . . . Floyd Fitzsimmons, MGM, was in for huddles with Loew Poli’s George E. Freeman. . . . W. Harley Rudkin, The Daily News film critic, and George E. Freeman, Loew’s Poli, were in Boston for inter¬ views with Elaine Stewart. . . . Sam Goldstein, Western Massachusetts prexy, left for the coast. At the Bijou, Eldon Moses is an assist¬ ant, Pauline Rueli replaced Joan Farashian, and Theresa Guidette, was out with the flu. Arcade owner Nate Goldstein added $400 in collections to the “Jimmy Fund.” The house switched from subsequentruns to first-runs. Worcester Harold D. Maloney, 67, manager, Loew’s Poli, died. He joined Loew’s in 1927 at Loew’s Century, Balitmore, Md. He is survived by his widow and a daughter. New Hampshire Nashua A free morning theatre party was held at the State sponsored by a local store. Space patrol films were featured. Tickets were obtained at the store. Rhode Island Newport A national personal appearance tour featuring four girls from the cast of Columbia’s Technicolor musical, “All Ashore,” got underway where the film opened at the Opera House. The four beauties, in the musical with Mickey Rooney, Dick Haymes, Peggy Ryan, and Ray McDonald, appeared on television and radio, gave interviews, made stage appearances, and took part in stunts and other exploitation activities. February 18, 1953