Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1934 - Aug 1935)

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1935 9 Hankin Stalls Premium Regulation Move Efforts of a group of Philadelphia independents to voluntarily restrict premiums in their theatres to a maximum of two nights weekly were apparendy balked by refusal of Sol Rankin, operator of four local nabe houses under an arrangement with Warner Bros., to commit himself to the plan. At the meeting held on Monday were Norman Lewis, David Shapiro, John Bagley, Henry Rosinsky, David Barrist, Dr. Greenwood, Jacob Wolf, David Milgram, and several other theatre owners from the Kensington and Fifth Street areas, in addition to Hankin. When Hankin demanded that those pressent agree to drop give-aways completely, several men said they would — if Warner Bros, returned their original run on pictures. Upon being questioned as to the product he has, Hankin admitted that he controls every major product, except one half of Fox. Every independent in the meeting voted to restrict premiums to two nights, 'but Hankin refused to state his position definitely. Since the plan requires agreement of all theatres in the area, Hankin's final word, whi^h he promised to give Thursday, is being awaited. Everything in equipment NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO. 1315 Vine St., Phila. SPR. 6156 "Not a dark house in more than 20 years of film delivery service I" NEW JERSEY MESSENGER SERVICE 250 N. JUNIPER ST. PHILA. THE LOCAL, INDUSTRY'S FAVORITE PRINTING COMPANY, NATIONAL-PENN Printing Company 1233 VINE STREET PHILADELPHIA SIMON LIBROS AL. *" BLOFSON OSCAR LIBROS FLICKER S """By DON CARLSON"— As though it were some dark secret, Walter Winchell's columnar writings remarked on Tuesday that . . . "A Philly movie man is plotting a conspiracy action against Fox after the manner of the St. Louis indictments, which has the industry sick." ... This humble sheet reported in its issue of June 12th that David Milgram had filed suit against Fox for taking the product away from his Garden, West Chester, after assuring him on numerous occasions that he would have it. . . . Ben Golder is handling Milgram's case and he will shortly file an action for specific performance and restraining Fox from giving the film to Warner Bros. . . . Or does Walter know of another case? . . . o Quite amusing is an announcement of RKO's selling policy as it will apply to small towns. It appeared in the M. P. Daily following conclusion of the sales convention at Chicago last Wednesday. Here's the "break" the small towners are going to get from the hyped-up RKO outfit. ... 3 pictures for 7 days each at a meager 50%; 3 to be played 7 days for only 40%; 7 for 7 da>s at a ridiculously low 30%; 10 for 4 days at 25% (which is like giving them away); 10 for 3 or 4 days at 25%, providing for higher percentages if the runs are extended. . . . The 19 additional pix will be sold at flat rentals. . . . How RKO, which probably hold this season's record for delivery of "duds," can announce a policy like that stymies this slow-witted person. . . . o Fhiliy's exhibitors owe a vote of thanks to one of the independent film exchange operators on Vine Street. . . . Approached by a group planning to open a large house in an already overseated section of the town, the indie film man learned that the policy was to be dual bills at a ten-cent admish. He refused to sell unless a minimum of 20 cents was to be charged evenings. . . . Not that he is interested in maintaining high admissions but because he did not want to damage the others who are forced by the majors to keep their prices up. . . . o Indicative of the advances made by independent film production this season is th imposing cast assembled by Nat Levine for his first Mascot musical film, "Harmony Lane." . . . Ogle these star names: Douglass Montgomery (Universal star); Evelyn Venable (Fox, Paramount, Metro); Adrienne Ames (Paramount, Metro); William Frawley (stealer of half dozen Paramount pictures this season). ... In support are such known faces as Joseph Cawthorn, David Torrence, Cora Sue Collins, Gilbert Emery, Lloyd Hughes, Clarence Muse. . . . Not many major films are able to boast stronger casts. . . . o Warner Bros, lost a valuable piece of film property last week. Robert Donat, whose "Count of Monte Cristo" cut a healthy swathe in American movie fan popularity, was taken out of their hands by a London court. . . . Warners claimed that Donat was committed to them by a letter he sent them, but the English court ruled that he was free to play for anyone else. . . . Warners are especially blue since the London reviews of G-B's "Thirty-Nine Steps" indicate another triumph for the handsome Britisher who first gained recognition as Culpeper in "Henry the Eighth." . . . IEPA Raises Dues The Independent Exhibitors' Protective Association of Philadelphia, has raised its dues, effective with the start of the new fiscal year, July 1st. #2 and $1 weekly, based on the theatre's ability to pay, are the new rates. Members will be billed for four weeks in advance at the beginning of each month. The organization has decided to drop any theatres hitherto carried on the membership roll without paying dues fully and promptly. "The IEPA is not supported like the MPTOA, by dues paid by the major producers, so the individual members much each do their small share," sa-d acting business manager Jeannette Willensky. "The show must go on!" — and it takes reliable delivery service to get it there on time . . . HorlacheR DELIVERY SERVICE 1228 VINE ST. PHILA. M. Lawrence Daily, Notary Public