The Exhibitor (1951)

NT-4 i TRADE SCREENINGS Philadelphia Paramount (248 North 12th) July 5, 2.00, “Here Comes The Groom” (Bing Crosby, Jane Wyman, Franchot Tone). Warners (230 North 13th) July 6, 2:30, “On Moonlight Bay” (Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith) (Tech¬ nicolor) . MGM (1233 Summer) July 10, 11, “The Law and The Lady” (Greer Garson, Michael Wilding, Marjorie Main). bergs. . . . Also down on Sunday were the ’Dolph Bergers. District manager Joe Smart, Loew’s Century, was away from his desk on vacation. . . . Manager Rodney Collier, Stanley, took his vacation. . . . George Browning has his own broadcast over WITH each Saturday morning follow¬ ing the news broadcast. Browning calls his show “Movie of the Week,” and does a stellar job for the industry. Plugging “Strangers On a Train,” Browning arranged some dandy ties with the Diamond Cab Company and drug stores. The Nemo installed a new RCA Plas¬ tic Snowhite screen. Another RCA screen was scheduled for installation in Morris Mechanic’s New. (Contrary to what was printed here a couple of weeks ago, the Hippodrome isn’t going to be turned into anything else. The house, which has been closed, will reopen refurbished, ready to take its place as one of the city’s leading places of amusement. — Ed.) Leonardtown Billy Lee, New, left for National Guard duty, and Carolyn Knight was pinchhitting. . . . Tom Knott, New aide, was replaced by Raymond Con¬ nelly. . . . T. L. Harrison, Jr., assistant manager. Park, Lexington Park, Md., recovered from the flu. . . . Mrs. Lee Griffin, from Chicago, is new at the Park, Lexington Park, Md. Her hus¬ band is at the Patuxent River U. S. Naval Air Station. . . . Park aide Floyd Gabby was off to Cardiac, Mich., to visit his family. . . . Mrs. Robert Long, Park, was on vacation. . , . Projectionist Joe Beck, Park, was on vacation. Pennsylvania Allentown John Scully’s Transit is now operat¬ ing only on Saturdays and Sundays. Lancaster Larry Mackay, manager, Harry Chertcoff’s King, was hospitalized, but was reported doing satisfactorily. Reading Loew’s, Larry R. Levy, manager, tied in a huge replica of a “Showboat,” with the blood bank display. The first 100 persons signing up to give blood for fighters in Korea received free guest tickets to “Showboat.” Under the auspices of the Embassy, Paul E. Glase, manager, and the Read EXHIBITOR ing Berks Chamber o f Commerce, “Whistle at Eaton Falls” was shown in the Embassy to an invitation audi¬ ence of businessmen, manufacturers, and public officials. York Howard William Weaver, 30, local manager, died as the result of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was found in his parked automobile on a highway south of here. Louis J. Appell, 57, head, Appell The¬ atrical Enterprises, operators of the¬ atres in southeastern Pennsylvania several years ago, died at his Sinking Springs home of a heart attack. At the time of his death, he was vice-presi¬ dent, York National Bank and Trust Company; president, Pfaltzgraff Pot¬ tery Company, and head. Keystone Broadcasting Company, which operates WSBA. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Virginia Martinsville The Rives had an attention-getting display of two wrecked cars for “One Too Many,” arranged by George Handy, manager. Richmond The navy recruiting station has been on the lookout for local “frogmen,” who will be honored with a special screen¬ ing of 20th-Fox’s “The Frogmen” booked. State and Byrd. . . . Bill Attmore, RCA engineer, installed equip¬ ment in the new Hertz and Bobb’s Crozet Drive-In. . . . Mrs. Sam Bendheim, Jr., wife of the general manager. Neighborhood Theatre, Inc., and her daughter, sister, and mother have been on a motor trip through Florida. . . . Exhibitors have been displaying special rnetal tags on their cars with the fol¬ lowing slogan, “Let’s Go To A Movie.” These tags were handed out to all who attended the recent convention of the Virginia MPTA. George Peters, Loew’s manager, is vacationing on the Rappahannock. . . . “Pat” Eagan, daughter of Bob Eagan, National manager, was telling us about the 25-pound drum* fish she caught out in Chesapeake Bay. . . . Pete Trent, personnel director. Neighborhood Thetre, Inc., and his family are vaca¬ tioning down in Florida. . . . Bobby Hatcher, Lee manager, and his wife vacationed at Virginia Beach. . . . John Shindell, Loew’s staff, vacationed at home. — S. T. Variety Club Tent 13, Philadelphia Edward Emanuel, chairman, ball game committee, announced that the best box seats for the annual “Johnny Night” on Aug. 3 at Shibe Park, v/hich will see a regular league game between the Athletics and the Cleveland Indians plus a flock of added attractions, in¬ cluding the popular models’ softball game, are going fast. The seats are being sold now in units of 24 for $5 each. The regular price is $2.50, plus $2.50 cash contribution to the Heart Fund, which is tax deductible. At a recent membership meeting, thousands of seats were sold, but plenty are still available. Many members not using their entire block of tickets have in¬ structed the committee to turn them over to the wounded veterans at the various hospitals, and arrangements will be made for transportation. Al¬ ready 500 seats have been donated, with one member taking the entire St. Ed¬ monds Home for Crippled Children. Variety’s handicapped children, who will receive a wonderful summer of health and fun at the tent’s camp, will appreciate subscriptions for this night of entertainment. This year’s first group of handicapped children left for the camp last week. The Daily News is co-sponsor of “Johnny Night.” “The Guy Who Came Back” was screened through the courtesy of 20thFox. ★ FAITH IN OUR INDUSTRY HAS BEEN SHOWN IN A SUBSTANTIAL MANNER B)^ RCA , . . by way of over $5,000,000 spent in the develop¬ ment of THEATRE TELEVISION ★ And FAITH IN OUR INDUSTRY has been shown in a substantial manner . . . by way of purchases of RCA THEATRE TELEVISION by . . . RKO KEITH’S . WARNER THEATRE SIDNEY LUST . LLOYD WINELAND . LAUREL THEATRE . . . LOEW’S, INC . WARNERS . DURKEE CIRCUIT . . . RITZ ENTERPRISES . . FABIAN’S NATIONAL Washington Washington Washington Washington Lauel, Md. . Baltimore Baltimore . Baltimore . Baltimore . Richmond This list is far from complete os REGARDS THOSE WHO have faith in our picture INDUSTRY in the WashingtonBaltimore Area . . . Watch for future announcements ElMER H. BmOITa SONS, Inc. WASHINGTON, D. C. Your RCA T. V. Dealer FOR SALE Upholstered Theatre Chairs Perfect Condition! Communicate — EXHIBITOR (Box No. 72) 246-248 North Clarion St., Philadelphia 7, Pa. July It, 1951