The Exhibitor (May-Aug 1948)

news of the BOSTON Crosstown Deletions made last fortnight by the Bureau Of Sunday Censorship were as follows: “Anna Karenina,” Parts 1 to 15. (Deletions: Dialogue, “-Thirdly adultery duly established”, to and including, “Could you possibly arrange for one of you to be caught in the act?”, in part 7). 20th Century-Fox. “Hazard”, Parts 1 to 10. (Deletions: Scene showing Joe entering Ellen’s room, in part 3). Paramount. “The Paradine Case,” Parts 1 to 13. (Deletions: The word, “adul¬ terous”, in part 12). SRO. Additional eliminations announced last fortnight by the Bureau Of Sunday Censorship follow : “Furia” (Revised version) Parts 1 to 10. (Deletions: Scene showing Clara putting on her stockings, in part 2. Scene showing Clara and Antonio leav¬ ing room together, in part 3). Film Classics. “Hatter’s Castle,” Parts 1 to 11. (Deletions: Dialogue, “I pay you, do I not?”; dialogue, “-when all you need is a bit of coaxing.” in part 8. Dialogue, “After you telling me that I was no better than something you can buy? Well, if you want something you have to have the cash to pay for it.”; Dialo¬ gue, “Oh, no. — no money — no music.”, in part 10). Paramount. “Jenny Lamour,” Parts 1 to 11. (Deletions: Cut to flash scenes showing man with hands on Jenny’s leg; English captions: “-she’s showing her derriere; French dialogue — English translation: “-she shows her bottom” — “Show them your bottom too”; THE EXHIBITOR English captions: “-and ends you know where.”; French dialogue — English translation: “-it ends between sheets.”, in part 1. Cut to a flash scene showing Jenny on couch in photographer’s studio; English captions: “Can’t you see what he’s after?”; cut to a flash scene show¬ ing Jenny in costume in kitchen of her home; eliminate scene showing girl be¬ hind dressing screen in photographer’s studio, in part 2. English captions: “You tramp!”, in part 3. Scene showing police inspector putting photographs in brief case, in part 6. Scene showing girl in scant costume at dressing room door, in part 7. Vog. “Money Madness,” Parts 1 to 8. (Deletions: “You little tramp,” in part 5) . Film Classics. 20th Century-Fox’s “Give My Regards To Broadway” opens at the RKO Me¬ morial on June 9, followed by day-anddate bookings in the Boston and New England area, to inaugurate Andy Smith Anniversary Month here. M. N. Wolf, assistant to Henderson M. Richey, Metro public relations chief, returned here last fortnight for speaking engagements in the territory. He wound up his tour of Cleveland, Chicago, and Minneapolis prior to returning to the hub. Rich Brothers Construction Company, Inc., Boston, last fortnight brought suit in Suffolk Superior Court against the Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association, Inc., for $304,187.60, claimed to be due for labor and materials furnished in building and com¬ pleting the race track at Foxboro, Mass. E. M. Loew wrho owns an interest in the track, and J. Louis Shack, Rockland, Mass., a stockholder, were named as co-defendants in the suit along with the Pilgrim Trust Company, Boston. “Truth Or Consequences” on May 22 dedicated a part of its radio program to children everywhere. In Hollywood, Ralph Edwards, arranged with his old NT-1 friend George Swartz, prominent Boston insurance man and a barker of the Variety Club of New England, for a “Truth Or Consequences” broadcast on behalf of the Children’s Cancer Re¬ search Foundation. The centre of attrac¬ tion was Jimmie, suffering from cancer, who is at the Children’s Hospital, only he doesn’t know he has cancer. Edwards spoke to him over the phone at the hospital, and asked him who he thought would win the pennant. Without hesita¬ tion, he said the Braves would win. Manager Billy Southworth and 10 of his leading stars visited the boy at his bedside, and his face lit up when he was presented with a baseball suit, a glove, ball, and bat. It was also arranged for the lad to visit Braves Field to see a double header on May 23 with the full cooperation of the hospital authori¬ ties. He was accompanied by a special nurse to look after him. It was also planned to secure a television machine for him, so that he may enjoy some ball games on the screen. The Variety Club of New England, Tent 23, is always ready to do its part to help. The spectacular “Cavalcade of Stars” for the benefit of hero motorman Al¬ phonse J. McDonald, who lost both legs in an effort to save lives, was held at the Boston Garden under the sponsorship of the Boston City Council, and provided four hours of entertainment. Bing Cros¬ by was the top star. During a conversation with Carl Gold¬ man, one of the managers of the New Astor, he was asked who the man was taking tickets. He turned out to be George F. Brown, old-time partner of Mike Sacks, well-known comedian. Brown and Sacks were a successful team for years. In his present capacity, Brown is well thought of at the Astor. The Beacon, Boston, operated by Ben Williams, recently changed its policy from a fourth and fifth-run house to a second-run. The world premiere of Columbia’s “The Fuller Brush Man” in Hartford, Conn., on National Hospital Day for the benefit of three local hospitals was a gala occasion, with the presence of star Adele Jergens one of the highlights of the occasion. Miss Jergens, who appears in the film, had a busy time around town, and in the top left photo receives an honorary com¬ mission in the Connecticut State Police from Commissioner Edward Hickey, while Lieutenant Governor Parsons and trooper Edward Faith look on. Another stop for the actress was WTIC, where she was interviewed by disc jockey Ross Miller in the top, second from left, shot. The remaining shots, taken at the premiere and events connected with the opening, show, left to right, top to bottom: Howard Fuller, Fuller Brush Company president; Miss Jergens, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fuller, Fuller Company founder and board chairman, all on the premiere receiving line; Stewart M. Dunning, Fuller Company general counsel; Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Murphy, The Times publisher, Mrs. Dunning, Jack Allen, Fuller Company vice-president; Miss Jergens, Dr. William Prestley, Hartford Hospital chief resident; Mrs. Charles Stewart, Volunteer Corps head; John R. Reitemeyer, publisher, The Courant; Miss Jergens, Mrs. Reitemeyer, William Mortensen, former Hartford mayor and now Bushnell Memorial managing director; Mr. and Mrs. James V. Cronin, acting mayor of Hartford, and Miss Jergens, and the sell¬ out crowd at Bushnell Memorial. Over $4,000 was raised. June 2, 1948 NEW ENGLAND