The Exhibitor (1950)

NT-2 EXHIBITOR Atkin, Warner Theatres; Sol J. Ullman, and Joe Saperstein, Fabian Theatres; Bob Lamont, Lamont Circuit, and Joe Miller, Joe Grand, John Gardner, Mary Flynn, Upstate Theatres. . . . Jim Faughnan, Warner Theatres, attended a con¬ tact managers’ meeting in New York. — M. E. B. Buffalo Germain Germain was named manager Dipson’s Palace, Jamestown. Germain is a veteran manager, having handled houses in Brooklyn, New York, and for Western Massachusetts Theatres. Film Row was shocked to learn of the untimely death of Florence Dixon, wife of the late Harry Dixon. Condolences go to son Harry, Jr., and daughter Suzanne. . . . Felicitations go to Lydia Behling, owner, Ellen Terry, who celebrated a birthday, and to Mrs. Rose Roberts Lippert, and Pearl Sherwood, Film building, who also celebrated another milestone. George Gammel, president, MPTO of New York State, Inc., called a directors’ meeting at which the nominating com¬ mittee was appointed, and date set for the annual meeting. . . . Bill Rosenow, Monogram-Screen Guild, cordially invit¬ ed the trade and press to a luncheon to hear I. E. Chadwick, president, Indepen¬ dent Picture Producers Association. . . . Burglars knocked the dial off the safe in Basil’s Broadway. . . . Condolences go to Barbara Basil, widow of Nick Basil, Basil Brothers Circuit, on the passing of her mother, Mrs. Manteris. Gus Basil, president, Basil Brothers Circuit, and wife, Mary, and Bill Basil, treasurer, circuit, and wife, Kay, journeyed to Detroit to attend the funeral. — M. G. New Rochelle A gala special performance of “The Great Jewel Robber” for the benefit of the New Rochelle Hospital took place last night (June 27) at RKO Proctor’s with Mayor Stanley Church playing host to a delegation of Hollywood notables. Mayor Church is a member of the cast of the Warner production. Ogdensburg Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State, for Frees Riverside Drive-In Theatre, Inc. Direc¬ tors are John E. Free and John F. Free, 'Ogdensburg, and Robert S. O’Neill, Syracuse. Rochester Francis Anderson, RKO city manager, announced plans to close the RKO Tem¬ ple on June 27 “at least for the sum¬ mer” and a meeting of New York officials was scheduled to decide the fate of the house, never before dark in its nearly 40-year history. Manager Frank Lindcamp was to move to the RKO Palace as an aide to Anderson. Projectionists picketed the Starlight Drive-In and Rivoli, first such action here in nearly 20 years. In the past, exhibitor Don Stevenson has operated his own machines, with relief by union tiie New York — Several hundred members of the WB home office and exchange thronged upon the specially chartered boat, the John Messick, at 9 a.m. on June 23 at the 42nd Street pier, and sailed away from the city’s heat for a pleasant day at Bear Mountain. Warner club members went gratis, and, with the paying guests, had a fine time. An orches¬ tra provided dance mu¬ sic on the boat, and Walt Pashkin a dancing' contest was held, with various prizes being awarded. The usual pro¬ gram prevailed at Bear Mountain with various sport activities and swimming in the pool, etc. Highlight of the evening was the big dinner everyone enjoyed at the Bear Mountain Inn, and the moon¬ light boatride back capped a very nice day. MGM: Happy birthdays were cele¬ brated by Madelyn Anderson, secretary to sales manager Ralph Pielow, and booking clerk Herman Garris on June 14; biller Shirley Gottlieb on June 21, and stenographer Ethel Silver on June projectionists. . . . Manager Bill Phlipsak, Temple, Fairport, vacationed, James Russell filling in. . . . Schine’s State, Lake, and West End installed soft drink machines. The showing of “Annie Get Your Gun,” Loew’s, brought out old programs linked with Annie Oakley’s appearance at the old Grand Opera House, now the Embassy. . . . George L. David, The Democrat and Chronicle film critic, was made a Navajo chieftain, during the visit of Chief Natsy and Pop Chalee. Seymour L. Morris, Schine home office, toured theatres with district man¬ ager C. C. Young, and addressed a man¬ agers’ meeting at the Riviera. . . . Paul Field, former manager, Capitol, likes drive-in operation. . . . Carl Fenyvessy, son of Carol Fenyvessy, Hudson and Rexy, was awarded the Boy Scout Eagle Badge. . . . Paramount city manager Arthur Krolick featured a newsreel on the state Elks convention. Television completed its first year in Rochester over WHAM-TV. . . . Donald McMaster heads the local committee for Cornell University’s $10,000,000 drive. . . . City Council ordered preparation of state legislation to outlaw cap pistols and other explosive toys again. — D. R. The Servisection Is the Only Service Of Its Kind Giving A Full Coverage, Listing and Reviews Of All Features and Shorts Released In the Domestic Market. 24. . . . Switchboard operator May Pannese took the staff-autographed cast off her newly mended broken leg, and is currently doing nicely with a cane. . . . Clerk E. Hoffman is off enjoying a vacaton. U-International: Print booker Mel Sherman returned with a nice sunburn. . . . Bobby Marcus, accounting depart¬ ment, resigned, replaced by promoted office aide Robert Payenson. ... A new office aide welcomed was Marvin Friedlander. . . . Sonny Liggett and Seymour Florin, booking service, were around. . . . Film inspectress Betty Malone returned after a respite. Republic: Jean Cardona, accounting department, handed in her resignation. Branch manager’s secretary Harriet Lee replaced her, and was, in turn replaced by secretary Zeena Mandell. . . . Tele¬ phone operator Gloria Sheldon was scanning the vacation literature prior to taking off for a week. Monogram : Sarah Kramen, secretary to head booker Etta V. Segall, is enjoy¬ ing a respite. . . . Former employee Frances Bregman High was in. . . . Vincent Germano, shipping room, was off on a sojourn. Columbia: Staff members were busily mapping vacation plans. Those who already had taken advantage of cooling resorts and beaches were film inspec¬ tresses Frances Belskin and Elizabeth Riley, shipper Frank Giordano, and night film examiner Abraham L. Cohen. RKO: The staff wound up the “Ned Depinet Drive” on June 22 with a burst of activity. . . . Ethel Curtis, accounting department, celebrated her birthday on June 15. Eagle Lion Classics: The former Film Classics film room on the fourth floor of the Film Center Building has been discontinued. Bonded Film Storage Company is handling the ELC account. . . . Marilyn Brooks returned after a Catskill honeymoon. . . . Staff members were talking about “Destination Moon” and the reception it got at a Hayden Planetarium screening. Warners: Salesman Leo Jacobi’s big month is June. He celebrated his birth¬ day on June 14 and his wedding anni¬ versary on June 18. . . . Salesman Irv Rothenberg was happy over seeing his son off to Europe recently. . . . The All-Star Drive was still going full blast. Motion Picture Bookers Club News The last meeting for the summer was held on June 26 at the Taft, and was pleasant, at which the various members had a good time as a Chinese Auction was held, and refreshments were served. Meetings will recommence some time in the fall. . . . Ben Levine, UA, celebrated his 14th wedding anniversary on June 21. . . . John Cunniff, MGM, is currently enjoying a vacation with his family. . . . Kitty Flynn, Paramount, is now off on respite. . . . George Blendermann, 20thFox, returned after a vacation. June 21, 1950