The Film Daily (1937)

THE 12 -22H DAILV Wednesday, June 9, 1937! STUDIO UNIONS ASK BARGAINING RIGHTS (Continued from Page 1) the technicians' strike situation directly before the Federal agency. William Ball was elected chairman of the Federated M. P. Crafts yesterday to succeed William Cullen, resigned, who remained on the strike committee of the Painters' Union. New K. C. Union Includes Day and Night Divisions Kansas City, Mo. — New union of 120 ushers, cashiers, doormen, assistant managers and porters expects a charter before a meeting set for Friday night. Membership is divided in two groups, one of which is made up of day employees and the other of night employees. Each group elected separate officers and will meet separately, with a joint executive board handling the organization's business affairs. Officers are: presidents, Curtis Allen, Mainstreet and W. L. Mead, Mainstreet; vice-presidents, G. A. Hauser, Midland and F. Kelsey, Newman; corresponding secretaries, Harry Nilen, Newman and Marian Swancy, Mainstreet; financial secretaries, John Thorp, Mainstreet and W. A. Hambright, Tower; treasurers, Harold Walker, Mainstreet and Ed King, Tower; Guides, O. Miller, Tower and W. Hall, Ararat Temple; Sergeant at Arms, Eugene Riordan, Midland and O. Smith, Midland; Reading Clerks, Pauline Jenkins and Gloster Kidd, Mainstreet. Members of the executive board, besides the presidents and vice-presidents are: Nellie Young, Newman; Tom Evers, Midland; B. J. Simms, Midland; C. E. Bennie, Midland; Marion Price, Ararat Temple and John Wood, Plaza. New English Film Trade Association Takes Shape London — Draft of the constitution of the proposed new English film trade association was approved at a meeting of representatives of studio and production interests. The new body, it is reported, will be composed of two separate but associated units — -the Federation of Film Producers and the Association of Film Producers, Ltd. The former will have the status of a trade union and in its province will fall employment conditions and problems. The Association will be a registered company. Five groups will eventually be formed, it is stated, covering feature producers, studio owners, laboratory and printing organization, documentary producers and newsreel units. "Tsar" Holding Over "Tsar To Lenin", released by Lenauer International Films Inc., will be held over for a second week at the World Theater. Reviews of View Tiims "Riding On Air" Starring Joe E. Brown RKO RADIO 70 Mins. (HOLLYWOOD PREVIEW) HILARIOUS SPECTACULAR SITUATIONS AND THRILLS AND STAR'S COMIC ABILITY MAKE IT ENJOYABLE. This Joe E. Brown vehicle gains a good quota of laughs which are attained in the main from Joe's ability to be funny. The writers, Richard Flournoy and Richard Macaulay, have concocted a layout which allows for plenty of hilarious spectacular situations and thrills. A fair degree of the hair-raising qualities are attained but for some reason the real tense moments are not achieved. Brown's individual personality will make the picture enjoyable to his army of fans. At the box-office, this David Loew production should be on a par with his average Joe E. Brown pictures. A very capable cast surrounds Joe; included are Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Haworth, Anthony Nace, Harlan Briggs, Andrew Tombes and Clem Bevans. Under Edward Sedgwick's direction the piece moves along at an action pace. A lot of special effects by Fred Jackman are used. Brown, a small town newspaperman, is a nut on aviation, gadgets, and the like. His friend, Anthony Nace, has a radio beam invention which will steer airplanes by remote control. Joe is about to buy the local paper with the $5,000 he has won in a slogan contest, but a fake stock promoter, Guy Kibbee, comes along and sells Joe the idea of forming a company to finance his friend's brain-child. When a man is found dead, evidence according to Brown, indicates the body was dropped from an airplane. Also there is a perfume smuggling organization operating in the neighborhood. With a shotgun, Joe goes gunning for the air bandits. Accidentally, he meets them in battle and shoots them down. In the course of the fight the radio beam control is used and Joe comes home a hero, and the otherwise worthless stock that the townspeople have bought in his company becomes valuable. Cast: Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Haworth, Anthony Nace, Harlan Briggs, Andrew Tombes, Clem Bevans. Producer, David L. Loew; Associate Producer, Edward Sedgwick; Director, Edward Sedgwick; From the Elmer Lane Stories in the Saturday Evening Post by Richard Macaulay; Screenplay, Richard Flournoy and Richard Macaulay; Cameraman, Al Gilks, ASC; Art Director, John Ducasse Schulze; Editor, Jack Ogilvie; Special Effects, Fred Jackman; Musical Score, Arthur Morton; Sound, Tom Carman. Direction, Speedy. Photography, Good. SHORTS "Porky and Gabby" (Looney Tune Cartoon) Vitaphone 8 mins. Lively Cartoon Subject A camping trip made by Porky and his pal, Gabby the goat, results in much excitement and a near-riot. When they have pitched camp, a bee goes to work on the two, and makes their lives miserable. After the "Border Cafe" starring Harry Carey and John Beal, with Armida RKO Radio 67 Mins. SMARTLY PRODUCED, SOLIDLY ENTERTAINING WESTERN, BOUND TO SCORE WITH ALL FANS. Galloping steeds and barking guns, symbols of the pattern westerns, are augmented by the modern automobile and submachine guns in this up-to-the-minute prairie pix which is sure shot material for theaters whose patrons like lots of action and polished production to boot. In its entirety, "Border Cafe" is easily one of the most entertaining and closely knit of the current crop of films of this type. It is a decided mark of merit on the scorecard of its producer, Robert Sisk. Dissecting its components, there is a bang-up characterization by the veteran Harry Carey; a scintillating comedy sequence in which he engages in a boasting bout with George Irving as they imbibe freely of a bottle of tequila; and a performance by the exotic and diminutive Armida which makes one wonder why cinematic solons have been so relatively tardy in recognizing the quality of her acting, personality and singing, as well as speaking, voice. The story, presenting as much originality as one can reasonably expect to find in a western due to the quantities of such films produced over many years, is deftly directed by Lew Landers. It is likewise both plausible and fast-moving, — the latter element being aided by intelligent editing on the part of Jack Hively. Screenplay's principal theme deals with the rehabilitation of John Beal, irresponsible and youthful scion of a wealthy and prominent political family of New England. In a borderland cafe he meets Armida, and through his love for her and his respectful admiration for Carey he mends his ways. The climax shows Carey and the youth bagging a band of Eastern racketeers engaged in the "business" of cattle rustling. Cast: Harry Carey, John Beal, Armida, George Irving, Leona Roberts, J. Carol Naish, Marjorie Lord, Lee Patrick, Paul Fix, Max Wagner, Walter Miller. Producer, Robert Sisk; Director, Lew Landers; Author, Thomas Gill; Screenplay, Lionel Houser; Cameraman, Nicholas Musuraca; Editor, Jack Hively. Direction, Deft. Photography, Good. camp is practically a wreck, the campers decide to call it a day and go home. "Carillion Makers" J. H. Hoffberg 12 mins. Tedious Presentation An English film with the narrator's voice too British to get very far with American audiences. The subject matter is interesting, but tediously presented, and too long drawn out. It shows the famous carillion bells of Belgium, how they are manufactured, and finishes with the playing of the carillion music through a complicated mechanical device. OVER 200 ATTRACT® BY GOLF TOURNAMENT (Continued from Page 1) gathered at the club yesterday after noon. Many of them went out til try out the course and we can tel all you golfers that the course ii no pushover. It is one of the tough est courses in the country, according to the various captains who, aftei playing it, saw their scores moun considerably. Not only was par dif ficult, but the trickiness of the course and the deception of distance foole( many of the expert golfers. In the evening, Colonel Alicoat* met with the captains to decide upor the players of the various teams During the session Harry Brand! walked in and right then and then the Colonel decided there should b; an Exhibitor Team. Everything looks grand for th< tournament play. There are moiv than 200 entries, the course is irj grand condition, and there are many gorgeous prizes lined up. The clul house has everything for the comfort of the players, and it looks as if the 25th annual golf tournamenl will be one of the greatest ever held Levy Names Committees For RKO Sales Convention (Continued from Page 1) dio. Newton Jacobs, Los Angeles Branch Manager and his salesmen S. W. Whitehead, J. Rubenstein, G. R. Giroux, Harold Anderson, How ard Clark and John Smythe. Foreign reception: Phil Reisman, B. D. Lion, Michael Hoffay and R. K. Hawkinson. Publicity: S. Barret McCormick, Howard S. Benedict, Rutgers Neil son, Harry Gittleson and Michael Hoffay. Entertainment: Howard S. Bene diet, Benny Rubin, Sammy Lee, Dave Dreyer and Phil Friedman. Decorations: Van Nest Polglase, Darrell Silvera, Earl Miller, John Aalberg, William Carr and Leon J, Bamberger. Transportation: W. J. McShea and William Gegenbach. Grisman Leases Beiasco Sam Grisman yesterday leased the Beiasco Theater. He also controls the Hudson, Forrest and 48th St, Theaters. SICK REPORT Omaha — Mrs. Augie Herman, wife of the co-owner of the Omaha Muse Theater, has returned /"^fe from a hospital but will be col Md two months longer recovering rforn a heart ailment. Berlin (By Cable) — Pola Negri is under treatment for an infection of the digestive system in a local hos pital.