Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1935 - Aug 1936)

IXDEPEXDEXT FILM BU EXHIBITORS L L E T I N: MERRITT CRAWFORD (Continued from Page 5) The big problem, of course, is the assurance each theatre n-jcds and must have, that the product he commits himself for is of adequate boxD.ficc quality and sufficiently frequent to enable him to figure on it for hh program. And this assurance he can hardly have from a company or companies, which his organization docs not actually control. At least not after the bookings begin seriously to cut into the profit:, of the major companies. It is regrettable that the independent exhibitor organizations cannot locate some one like the late "Jaydee" Williams, founder and organizer of First National, which he brought together almost overnight to oppose on th ? production end the theatre competition of Adolph Zukor and his producer-distributor companies, Famous Players-Lasky and Paramount, then dominating the field. A big job that needs a big man and large financial backing, it will be said, but both of these essentials have been found in this business in times past. Why not now? Phils. Film Men Praise M. B. Comerffird "A fine man of splendid character ... A true American, who gave every deserving person a 'break' . . . with chnrit/ in his heart at all t'mes and malice toward none. In this way he lived each day. May his soul resit in peace." — Harry LaVine, Republic Pictures. "The industry has suffered a great loss. All the film men in Philadelphia have loct a true and tried friend." — Sam Gross, Fox Exchange. "I knew M. B. Comerfcrd fcr a gaod many years. He was upright and sincere in all his business dealings. The industry has loct a man who will never be replaced. I had the pleasure to be with him only last week, and his sudden death is hard to realize." — Sam Rosen, First Division. "The industry has lost one of its best friends, who proved himself to be a man among t men." — -Murray Beier, Preferred Pictures. "In all the ten years I knew M. B. Com-rford I found h'm to be the highest type of individual, fair in business dealings and considerate of his fellow man. The industry has lost an outstanding character." — Joe Engle, Universal. "In all my dealing! I found M. B. an upright individual. Words fail me when asked to express an c pinion of him in this time of bereavement. We all hate to see h'm go." — Harry Weiner, Columbia. "I knew M. B. for twenty-five years. M. E. never did anything either in real estate or motion pictures without fir t consulting him. He was good natured, good hearted, honest and fair. He will be greatly missed by all." — Louis Koreon, Ma:terpiece. "M. B.'s death is a great loss to the Comerford organization, and he will be missed by all who knew him in the industry." — Herb Given, G-B. "All during the twenty year:; I knew him — he always gave the independents a 'break.' We will miss him greatly." — Leon Bchal, Capital. "M. B. will be radly missed by all — both in and out of the industry. Words fail to express my regret." — Wm. G. Mansell, Warner Bros. "Not a dark house in more than 20 years of film delivery service!" NEW JERSEY MESSENGER SERVICE Member National Film Carriert* As**n 2S0 N. JUNIPER ST. LOCuit 4181 PHfl.A. RACE 4600 KEW RELEASES EASTERN PA., S. N. J., DEL. Major contracts provide fcr a ten per cent cancellation privilege for exhibiters. If you desire to cancel a picture, you must notify the exchange by registered mail WITHIN 14 DAYS of the date of general release. Latest releases are listed below. Send in ycur cotice NOW! COLUMBIA Too Tough to Kill Nov. 23 METRO Perfect Gentleman Nov. 30 Kind Lady Dec. 6 Whipeaw Dec. 13 Last of the Pagans Dec. 20 Tale of Two Cities Dec. 27 PARAMOUNT Nevada Nov. 23 Ccronado Nov. 29 R-20 Rides Again Dec. 6 Millions in the Air Dec. 13 Serocge Dec. 20 It's a Great Life Dec. 20 Ccllcgiate Dec. 27 RKO Seven Keys to Baldpate Dec. 6 It Happened in Hollywood Dec. 13 I Dream Too Much Dec. 22 UNIVERSAL Eart of Java Nov. 25 Great Impersonation Dec. 9 Invisible Ray Dec. 16 UNITED ARTISTS Splendor Nov. 23 WARNER BROS. Stars Over Broadway Nov. 23 Frisco Kid Nov. 28 Broadway Hostess Dec. 7 Miss Pacific Fleet Dec. 14 Man of Iron Dec. 21 Captain Blood Dec. 28 Everything in Equipment NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO. Ml "> Vine St., Phila. SPK. 6156 Introducing HOLLYWOOD'S NEW GLAMOROUS FILM STAR ADORABLE! VIVACIOUS! CHARMING! ANN IUTHERFORD In a Thrilling Romance of Frisco's Waterfront 'WATERFRONT LADY — With — FRANK ALBERTSON J. Furred Mac Donald JACK LA RUE GRANT WITHERS BARBARA PEPPER And — That Superb Mother of "THE IRISH IN US" FILM COMPANY 203 EYE STREET, N. W. Washington, D. C.