Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1934 - Aug 1935)

4 INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN There is a difference between JUST Printing and COOP Printing That is why Kational-Penn Printing is the leader in the field! NATIONAL-PENN PRINTING COMPANY 1233 VINE ST. PHIL A., PA. Simon Libros Al Blofson Oscar Libros FILM BULLETIN offers ADVERTISERS COMPLETE COVERAGE of EVERY THEATRE OWNER in Eastern Penna., S. New Jersey Delaware SHORT SUBJECTS (Continued from Page Two) Pete Harrison takes a slap at Jay Emanuel and "The Exhibitor," official organ of the local MPTO, in the February 9th issue of Harrison's Reports. Emanuel's publication recently carried an editorial opposing high taxes on the large theatre circuits. Harrison says, "My good friend Jay is full of magnanimity towards the circuits ; he forgets what the circuits have been doing to him and to all other independent exhibitors." * * » Al Davis, of Fox, is mourning the loss of his father, who died Sunday at the age of 82. * * * John Schaefer resigned from First Division. He expects to announce a new connection shortly. Dynamic Mike Levinson is temporarily helping out his company in the city. * * * Dave Shapiro switched Manager Frank Yates from the Admiral to the Ritz, Oaklyn. * * * Al Wohlman, noted master of ceremonies in local niteries, suddenly died last week. He was well known in film circles. To us, the season's saddest story is the one about the Ben ("Crime") Hecht and Charles ("Without Passion") MacArthur film starring Jimmy Savo. We long felt that Savo was the stage's best mimic and that he would be a sensation in film form. We were just told that "Once in a Blue Moon," the first Savo starring vehicle turned out to be so bad that Paramount may cut it up into short subjects to salvage something from the wreckage. * * * Bill Karrer seems to impress a lot of people as being one of the most likeable fellows in that film selling "racket." » * * P E N N Dependability Lowest Prices THEATRE EQUIPMENT CO. Let Us Quote On Your Next Requirements 309 N. 13th St., Phila. RIT. 3273 PICTURES. THEATRES. AND THINGS Flash! First Division is planning a trade showing and luncheon for next Monday. The principal subject will be "March of Time," but one of the company's best features is also to be included on the program. The feed may or may not be held at the Bellevue. The wives will be invited, we hear. Sam Rosen didn't have all the details as we went to press. * * * Harry Fried's Seville Theatre in Bryn Mawr was obliged to return admissions to a full house last Saturday night when the power failed on the Main Line, and the house was thrown into darkness. Mr. Fried reports that this is the sixth time in five years or the fifth time in six years, we're not sure. * * * Warner Bros.' huge Allegheny Theatre is apparently having no difficulty with the film companies despite the fact that the house is selling 1000 seats every night (except Saturday) for only IS cents! What are the independent competitors going to do about it? Something should be done! * * * Harry Perelman's West Allegheny was visited by fire last Tuesday night. Virtually the entire booth equipment was destroyed, a loss of over $2500. The theatre was closed until Saturday matinee. * * * William Fishman took over the Eagle Theatre, Philadelphia, yesterday. He is a nephew of George Resnick and a newcomer to the business. * * * The Roxy-Mastbaum is experiencing its biggest week since the house reopened. Jack Benny, in person, is the attraction. Name acts will probably be used consistently in the future. * * * Liberty Pictures has sold its latest picture, "School for Girls," to the entire Loew circuit. The film was reviewed yesterday by a few local exhibs, who brought back good reports. Hollywood is handling Liberty here. NEW RELEASES Title Stan Release Data Minute* COLUM3IA Carnival Jimmy Durante — Lee Tracy — Sally Eilers Feb. 7 76 FOX Under Pressure Victor McLaglen — Edmund Lowe Feb. 1 72 Baboons Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson Feb. 2 70 METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER Winning Ticket, The Leo Carrillo — Louise Fazenda Feb. 11 70 UNITED ARTISTS Mighty Barnum Wallace Beery — Adolphe Menjou Dec. 25 103 Runaway Queen, The Anna Neagle — Fernand Graavey Jan. 18 72 Clive of India Ronald Col man — Loretta Young Jan. 23 90 WARNER BROS. Devil Dogs of the Air James Cagney — Pat O'Brien Feb. 13 86 SPECIAL! About U nited Artists' Releases The United Artists' releases listed in the above Release Record were not sent to the local Code offices until February 4th. If any exhibitor desires to cancel one or more of these, in accordance with the 10 Per Cent Cancellation provisions of the Code, and United Artists refuses to accept such cancellation before February 18lh, please notify FILM BULLETIN or Basil Zeigler, local secretary of the Code Authority.