The Exhibitor (May-Aug 1948)

NT-4 THE EXHIBITOR The “Jane Doe” contest sponsored jointly by Republic and Ralph Edwards, of the “Truth or Consequences” NBC air show, resulted in the selection of Mary Wade, 18, Lake Charles, La., as the winner. Miss Wade was selected by veterans from the paraplegic ward of McCornack General Hospital, Pasa¬ dena, Cal., from 15,000 photos which were submitted, and resulted in the young lady getting a role in Republic’s “The Plunderers.” Photos from left to right, top to bottom, show: Edwards introducing Miss Wade to 20,000,000 listeners as the vet patients observe; Miss Wade meeting Republic president Herbert J. Yeates on the coast; Vera Ralston, whose “I, Jane Doe” film was the basis for the contest, and Edwards chatting with the lucky winner; associate producer-director Joseph Kane inspecting the hat Miss Wade will wear in her role in “The Plunderers,” as Ilona Massey and Rod Cameron, stars of the film; Edwards, and the contest winner all look on; Miss Wade lunching with western star Roy Rogers, and Kane, and Republic stylist Adele Palmer watching Miss Wade model. George Cristo, Marlboro projectionist, was married to Phyllis A. Boule. . . . Orpheum, Gardner, hit page one of the town’s press when heads of patriotic societies endorsed “The Iron Curtain”. . . . Felix Gadbois, veteran employee, Marlboro, Marlboro, worked as usual on his 87th birthday. . . . Lou Brown was in from the Loew-Poli headquarters to confer with managers Harold Maloney and Bob P. Portle. The dance revue of Mrs. Anna Hum¬ phrey Walker’s school was staged in the Modern, Marlboro. . . . Johnny Ryan was the first of the Capitol employees to go on vacation. . . . The street bally hoos staged by Bob Portle, manager, Elm Street, were the subject of an article in The Sunday Telegram. RHODE ISLAND Providence Rocky Point, world famous amuse¬ ment park, reopened last fortnight after lying almost dormant since the 1938 hurricane. . . . Fay’s, C. F. Carmin, manager, suspended vaudeville shows for the summer months. . . . The Providence police department announced comple¬ tion of its second film on law enforce¬ ment, with plans for exhibition in houses throughout the city. Virginia Hill, concessionaire, RKO Albee, reported that $225 was stolen from a candy stand in the lobby of the theatre. Police said $218 was taken from a compartment in the case, and the remainder from a cash drawer. VARIETY CLUB Boston, Tent 23 The Variety Club of New England, Tent 23, having met with considerable success with its “Jimmy” fund raising campaign in connection with The Children’s Cancer Research Foundation, is now circulating nationally scrolls for contributions to this cause. The Boston Braves baseball team, Ralph Edwards’ “Truth or Consequences” radio program, and many others have helped “Jimmy”, who is a leukemia patient at Children’s Hospital, Boston. A movement has been started in several cities and towns to raise funds “For Jimmy”. In Gardner, Mass., a “Jimmy Day” was held, and several hundred dollars raised. Westboro, Mass., has planned a “Jimmy Day” at the Red Barn Summer Theatre. The firemen of Marblehead, Mass., are having a “Jimmy Day Baseball Game”. J. S. Cifre, Chief Barker, backing the movement, says nothing comparable has ever pre¬ viously been accomplished in the 20 year history of the International organi mVE SCmNINGS Boston RKO (122 Arlington) June 22, 10:30, “Mystery in Mexico”; 22, 2:30, “Race Street”; 23, 10:30, “Your Red Wagon”. New Haven RKO <40 Whiting) June 22, 10:30, “Mystery in Mexico”; 22, 2:30, “Race Street”; 23, 10:30, “Your Red Wagon". zation of Variety. Over 25,000 letters have been received to date from every state in the union. Newspapers have been liberal with space, and so have the radio stations, and now that the spontaneous movement has been started in several cities and towns it is Tent 23 ’s aim to organize every community possible “For Jimmy.” When MGM’s “Summer Holiday” recently played Loew’s Poli, Springfield, Mass., manager George Freeman arranged this window display in Hadley’s Furniture Store, featuring blow-ups and tiein copy. The promotion really attracted plenty of attention. June 1U, 1U48