The Film Daily (1934)

DAILY Tuesday, April 10, 1934 ROTHAFEL AND LUBIN IN NEW SETUP AT ROXY (Continued from Page 1) aho be issued, although details have not as yet been worked out. Final papers will be signed by May 1. The theater will be closed for complete renovation and reopened late in July or early in August. Product arrangements have not been made, but it is learned that negotiations are now under way for the exclusive first-run of all 20th Century product in addition to features from Fox and Universal. The term of Howard S. Cullman, receiver for the Roxy, expires in June. "Roxy" and his gang are now the stage attraction at the New York Paramount with the Brooklyn Paramount to follow starting Friday. Price Councils to Aid Consumers Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — Formation of 112 consumers' councils throughout the country to aid in adjustment of local price complaints will take place shortly, according to Frank C. Walker, director of the National Emergency Council. Maxie Rosenbloom for Films New Orleans — Maxie Rosenbloom. light heavyweight champion visiting here, told the press he would retire next year to enter films. Censor for Lafayette, La. Lafayette, La. — Under city ordinance a censor board has been set up which will have final say on all films to be presented here. Armand Denis at Cheese Club Armand Denis, director of "Wild Cargo" and "Goona Goona," will be guest of honor at the Cheese Club today. He will talk on "Unknown Tales of the Far East." The luncheon will be held at Leone's, with Harry Hcrshfield presiding. Six Weeks for "Ariane" Setting a two-year record at the 5 5 1 h St. Playhouse, "Ariane," with Elizabeth Bergner, will be held for a sixth week. It will be followed by "The End of the World." Getting Data for Camera West (nasi Bur.. THE FILM !' 11/.)' Hollywood — To correlate ideas of those who are familiar with silent camera requirements, and to set up specifications which must be met by any silent camera which may be later developed for adoption by the industry for general use, the Silent Camera Subcommittee of the Academy Research Council has sent out an extensive questionnaire to more than 1,000 cameramen and technicians. Sixty-five questions are asked in the blanks. Virgil Miller is chairman of the subcommittee. NEWS OF THE DAY Chicago — H. K. Archibald, formerly manager of the B. & K. United Artists theater, is now manager of the Essaness Keystone, having taken the place of M. Connors, resigned. Chicago — Alvin Poppel, manager of the Essaness Buckingham Theater, is recuperating at the Chicago Memorial Hospital from an infected arm. Kansas City — George Stephens, assistant manager of the Royal, is now a benedict. He married Helen Houghton in Independence ■ last week. Omaha — Tri-State Theaters Corp.. has taken over the Rivoli, Hastings, according to District Manager Evert Cummings. Eddie Forrester, formerly Publix manager at Grand Island, will manage the house. Omaha — Joseph Scott of St. Louis is now manager of the Fox exchange here, succeeding Thomas Burke, transferred to Minneapolis Omaha — Charles Schlaifer, publicity director of Tri-State Theaters, has been granted a six-week leave of absence to recuperate his health. He will spend the time in California. Columbus — A son was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schrieber. Winchester, Ky. — Sam Lee is remodeling a former store site and will open it as a movie. Columbus — Will Kerr and A1 Sugarman of RCA and RKO, respectively, will be hosts to the Variety Club on April 22. New Orleans — Gar Moore replaces H. Wolf as Orpheum press agent. Can't Appeal Chi. Censor Ruling Chicago — In denying a writ of mandamus sought by Master Art Products Co. agairTst Mayor Kelly and Commissioner Allman, in an effort to permit the showing of "Elvsia," nudist film. Judge David in Superior Court said that it would be a waste of time for him to interfere with the ban of the film censors, upheld by the mayor, even though the Judge personally considered the picture suitable for showing. The Appellate Court has held that a judge cannot interfere with a ruling of the film censors. Birmingham — The Temple, which opened three weeks ago under the Wilby management is due to be closed following this week's bill. Cleveland — Morris Segal, president of Majestic Pictures Corp. of Ohio, has bought "The Morning After" with Sally Eilers and Ben Lyon, for distribution in this territory. Cleveland — S. A. Stein has been appointed manager of the Royal, an Associated Theaters house, to succeed Al DeShetler, deceased. Meriden, Conn. — Richard Halliwell, who recently sold out his interest in the New Garden, Waterbury, has been appointed manager of the Palace here, a unit of the Poli circuit. He succeeds Albert F. Winstrom. Waterbury, Conn. — Alhambra Movie Corp., operating the Alhambra, North Main Street, has filed organization papers listing the following officers: Rocco Longo, president; Nicholas Mascoli, vice-president, and Rocco Rossie, secretarytreasurer. New Haven — Modern Theater Equipment Corp. has been formed here with authorized capital of $20,000, of which $1,000 is paid in. Incorporators are Wallace J. Katz, and Anna H. Katz and Paula Rothenberg, both of New York City. #^ f5nn I OR 1 PERSONS % Above the 8th Floor $6.00 and up Enjoy the comforts of « parlor and bedroom suite. . . . All rooms equipped with combination tub and shower bath, and running ice water. Ideal location — adjacent to shopping, business and theatre districts. SWIMMING POOL AND GYMNASIUM FREE TO GUESTS ROSENBLATT OKAYS TWO CODE RULINGS (Continued from Page 1) been approved by Division Administrator Sol A. Rosenblatt. Notices to this effect are being sent to Grievance Boards today by John C. Flinn, executive secretary of the Code Authority. Service Employes Call Strike Members of Local 118, service union, employed at the Tivoli Theater, Brooklyn, and the Grand Opera House, Manhattan, were to have met last night at union headquarters for the purpose of voting a strike against the two houses. Reason for the strike is that the Tivoli management, which also controls the Grand Opera House, allegedly failed to reinstate a member of Local 118 after such action had been recommended by the Regional Labor Board. Henger Puts on Business Drive Oklahoma City — A 10-week drive for more business is being conducted by George Y. Henger, operating manager of Standard Theaters. Employes will receive bonuses for the best showings. Chinese Making Jungle Films Shanghai — Luen Hua Film Co., one of the largest film producers in China, has made arrangements to film four or five jungle pictures in British Malaya. Try All-Shorts Bills New Orleans — The Capitol and the Prytania, United subsequent run houses here, experimented April 7 with an all short bill.