Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (Sep 1935 - Aug 1936)

4 INDEPENDENT EXHIBITOR FILM BULLETIN5 INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN Vol. 2 No. 3 8 May 20, 1936 Issued weekly by Film Bulletin Co., at 1323 Vine Street, Phila., Pa. Mo Wax, editor and publisher; Roland Barton, George F. Nonamaker, associate editors. Saul S. Leshner, business manager. Bell Phone, RITtenhouse 7424 Address all communications to Editor, film Bulletin New York Office: 165 8 Broadway, New York City Room 486 — Circle 7-3 094 nci_i_ywccD .flickers What The Newspaper Critics Say: DRACULA'S DAUGHTER {Universal) "A spine chiller . . . Will scare you out of your skin . . . Gloria Holden plays the title role with all its eerie significance . . . Excellent photography helps to create weird atmosphere." — N. Y. DAILY NEWS. ". . . Really blood-curdling . . . Gloria Holden remarkably convincing in a quite terrifying horror picture . . ." — N. Y. TIMES. ". . . Hair-raising . . . Direction is admirable for its speed and conciseness . . ." — N. Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE. SHOW BOAT (Universal) ". . . An opulent, spectacular and generally enchanting screen musical . . . Wisely follows the outlines of the original Ziegfeld stage production and re-creates to a remarkable degree the infectious gayety, the undercurrent of significant drama and the colorful atmosphere which distinguished that memorable offering." — N. Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE. "... A grand pageant of song, sentiment and loamy nationalism — A fine piece of filmic folklore . . . Excellent entertainment ..." — N. Y. WORLD-TELEGRAM. "Easily rates as the best musical of the year." — N. Y. POST. DEVIL'S SQUADRON (Columbia) "... A rousing air thriller . . . Spectacular." — N. Y. MIRROR. "That unsung hero of the airplane industry, the test pilot, has his somewhat grisly hour in a film distinguished by some excellent shots of stunt flying and an accompanying romance . . ." — N. Y. TIMES. "Chills and thrills with the daredevils . . . A thriller . . ." — N. Y. AMERICAN. By HARRY N. BLAIR Hollywood, May 19. Jack Holt's return to the Columbia fold revives memories of such swell films as "Submarine," "Dirigible," et al. But what has become of Ralph Graves, his former side kick Not to be outdone by the men in bringing noted historical characters to the screen, the ladies are now out to dispute the laurels earned by Arliss, Laughton and Muni in this type of characterization. Katie Hepburn will be Mary of Scotland, Kay Francis will tote a lamp as Florence Nightingale, while Irene Dunne will record for posterity the achievements of Mme. Curie, discoverer of radium. Hollywood, ever alert to new developments, awaits with interest the result of the hearing to be held in Washington on June 15th at which time the preliminary steps leading to a general use of television, will be decided by the Federal Commission. The Coast is no longer worried by the threat of moving production back to New York. Latest blow to picture making in the East is the collapse of the Hecht-MacArthur deal with Paramount. Only in the return of shorts to wide popularity is there any hope of renewed activity around the studios in the Metropolis. Now that Lubitsch is definitely set to return to Paramount where he will head his own unit, the only top bracket producer now at liberty is the very important Winfield Sheehan. Insiders still insist he will go Paramount; others are egually sure it will be RKO. Meanwhile, Winnie enjoys the life of a country gentleman, says nothing. Watterson Rothacker's departure from Paramount is expected to start cm exodus of the group brought in by John Otterson to represent his interests Things on the lot have quieted down bom of confidence in Joe Kennedy's ability to put the company back in top spot. There are reports current of strained relations between W. Ray Johnston and Nat Levine. The latter's appointment of Jake Milstein to head Republic's sales topped a series of incidents which have caused the rift and to see Ray step out under a new setup would not be at all surprising. A palm to Warner Brothers for the taste and skill with which they have handled the difficult task of transforming the ingenuous charm of "The Green Pastures" into celluloid. Courage and imagination are qualities much needed in this risky business and when so abundantly evident should be recognized. Nat Levine, Republic production chief, has appointed Harold Dodds to the post of casting director succeeding Jack Weiner, whose resignation is effective May 27. Levine has also signed Sam Ornitz, screen writer, and Larry Ceballos, dance director, to work on the Marion Talley starring production, "Follow Your Heart," which Aubrey Scotto will direct. The passing show: Shirley Temple is dieting . . . Baby Le Roy plans a comeback . . . Mae Robeson gets a ticket for speeding . . . Maurice Conn cables Haile Selassie an offer to star in a (colored?) picture . . . Marlene Dietrich burns candles in front of John Gilbert's picture . . . Pola Negri says she is through with pictures, or vice versa.