The Exhibitor (1953)

8 30 PM . PREMIERE 'ANSEIS ONE FIVE S*U »TBM»TKW*L mi #A*«i*s • ,*< rine recent American premiere of Stratford’s English-made film, “Angels One Five,” MacArthur, Washington, D. C., saw the Washington Scottish Bagpipers Band out in force in front of the theatre, and, center, Marvin Goldman, coowner of the theatre, greeting five distinguished aces of the Royal Air Force, who came to the United States for the event. They are, left to right, Group Captain Donald Kingsby, Arthur Donaldson, Squadron Leader John Kent, Group Captain Robert Stanford-Tuck, and Wing Commander Michael Crossley. At right, eight of the world’s greatest aces are honor guests at the premiere, and seen are Colonel Glenn Duncan, Colonel Hubert Zemke, Colonel Frank Schilling, Former Under Secretary of the Department of Air, Harold Stuart, and the five Royal Air Force aces. Earth” this week when the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the producer-director a plaque naming “The Greatest Show on Earth” the “best film of the year for children.” DeMille will be present in person to accept the award at the elaborate ceremonies in Constitution Hall from Mrs. James B. Patton, president, DAR, and Mrs. F. Allen Burt, vice-chairman, motion picture committee. E. E. Linder, manager, K-B Apex, received another front page break in The Uptown Connecticut Avenue Shopper with a photo showing assistant manager Earl Hargette presenting awards to winners of a write-a-letter contest on “Why I Like Rosemary Clooney” in connection with “The Stars Are Singing.” Sidney B. Lust, head, Sidney Lust Theatres, continuing his campaign against juvenile vandalism in theatres, addressed the Bible class of Grade Methodist Church, Takoma Park, Md. He said, in part, “I propose that we demonstrate our civic-mindedness, that we shoulder our responsibilities as citizens and parents by mapping out a program not only of correction but Philly Mercantile Tax Clarified For Theatres PHILADELPHIA — The mercan¬ tile license tax, recently enacted by City Council, specifies that persons operating theatres or motion picture houses must pay a tax of three mills on every dollar of gross receipts, whether he owns or leases the thea¬ tre. Gross receipts are defined in the tax law as “the entire boxoffice receipts, less admission taxes col¬ lected as agent for the United States government or the city of Phila¬ delphia. No deductions may be taken for commissions, house or film rentals, or any other expenses paid or incurred in connection with ex¬ hibitions. Receipts from other sources, such as revenue from the sale of candies, drinks, cigarettes, etc., and commission received on public telephone booths and vending machines must also be included in the tax base.” of prevention as well. Why don’t we encourage the youngsters themselves to curb vandalism? Could we not inspire some of the natural leaders among our youngsters to take command of the cam¬ paign ? Boy Scouts, church youth groups, high school student councils, the YMCA, YWCA, and other clean-cut organizations could furnish the leadership . . . Let’s give the culprits a chance to realize the error of their ways through dis¬ cussion rather than threat ... If you look at the campaign in this light, namely, one of positive and constructive approach rather than one that is punitive and threatening, then we can say of present-day vandalism that it is an illwind that has blown some good.” The Capitol will stop its regular film showings long enough for the Metro¬ politan Opera to present four operas. The opera organization will have the theatre from April 27-29. . . . Farley Granger had to miss the last show at the Metropolitan while making personal appearances in order to catch a train. Sidney Lust, speaking on vandalism, told a steering committee in Montgomery-Prince Georges, Maryland, that the community’s job should be to “arouse the community to the real dangers of vandalism. The real danger is not to the property owners, but to the youngsters themselves. This thing can ruin lives, and blacken reputations.” Lust said that in his theatres, as well as in others, children smear lipstick on the walls, scratch the walls with nails, pull towel dispensers off lavatory walls, and mutilate public telephones. Dave Ginsberg, Lust Circuit, told the com¬ mittee that seven and eight-year-old children are as guilty as older children. The committee heard suggestions from its members on how to combat vandalism. Among suggestions were educational pamphlets, films, posters, talks in school assemblies, and the organization of a permanent committee. The Variety Club welfare committee held a meeting in the executive room of the Willard Hotel. Present were: Morton Gerber, chairman ; George A. Crouch and Nathan D. Golden, vicechairmen; A. J. Brylawski, I. S. Burka, Dr. E. A. Cafritz, Ben Caplon, Dr. Sylvan Danzansky, J. E. Fontaine, John S. Hayes, and Lloyd Wineland, Sr. . . . Some Variety barkers celebrating birth¬ days in April include: Gregson Bautzer, (3) ; Gerald Wagner, (4) ; Jesse Jones, (5) ; Mannie Lipskey, (6) ; Francis Storty, Arnold Fine, and David Bornet, (7) ; Ralph Binns and Harry Shull, (8) ; Samuel Cohen, (9) ; Louis Rosenthal and More than 100 trade and civic friends of Jerry Adams, MGM Washington branch manager, bade him and his wife goodbye at a party in the Hotel Mayflower. Pictured at the head table are Joe Ginns, U-I branch manager; Mrs. Ginns; Nate Golden, Department of Commerce; Mrs. Golden; Phil Isaacs, Paramount branch manager; Mr. and Mrs. Adams; Phillip Adams, father of the guest of honor; Mrs. Julian Brylawski, Julian Brylawski, SW Theatres, and Vic Orsinger, Chief Barker, Washington Variety Club. April 22, 1953