The Film Daily (1934)

Monday, April 23, 1934 ■=&&*» DAILY 11 Branch Managers Named N. V. A. Drive Chairmen (Continued from Page 1) managers in their territories, are: Albany, Charles Johnson; Atlanta, W. M. Richardson; Boston, Tom Spry; Buffalo, Sid Sampson; Charlotte. Frank P. Bryan; Chiragc Clyde tcklnrlt Cincinnati Cecrge Smith. Cleveland. Frank Drew; Dalla?, Doak Roberts; Denver. Jack Langan; Des Moines, W. E. Banford; Detroit, J. E. Flynn; Indianapolis, George Landis; Jacksonville. Scott Chestnut; Kansas City, Bill Warner; Los Angeles, J. J. Milstein; Memphis, Tom Young. Milwaukee, George Levine; Minneapolis, Max Stahl; New Haven. Nat Furst; New Orleans, Houston Duvall; New York, R. S. Wolff; Oklahoma City. R. B. Williams: Omaha, D. V. McLucas; Philadelphia, Bob Lynch; Pittsburgh. H. Goldstein; Portland, G. C. Craddock; St. Louis, Clarence Hill; Salt Lake City, Charles Apperson; San Francisco, Charles Muehlman; Seattle. Ed Lamb: Sioux Falls, Sherman Fitch ; Washington, Sam Galanty. The drive takes place the week of May 4. Major L. E. Thompson is chairman, with A. P. Waxman handling publicity. Detroit Notes Detroit — Frank Wetsman and Lev/ Wisper, circuit operators, have taken over the Koppin Uptown theater, one of the largest east side houses in the city, from Henry S. Koppin, operating as the Woodward Theater Co. Carl Bermele, assistant manager of Mid-States Theaters, has temporarily returned to the office after illness due to heart trouble, but plans to leave soon for a rest. Production on "Four o'clock in the Morning," first full length feature by Shamrock Pictures, will begin in June, according to B. C. Fassio, president. The Art, formerly the Ritz, is being managed by Arthur D. Baehr, operator of the Cooley theater. He took it over from A. J. Norris, Baehr owns the house jointly with Melvin Wolf. The Empress, downtown house operated by Louis Chapoton and Nicholas Pappas, closed after twe weeks. Milton Schwartz, former assistant manager at the State, United house, has been transferred to the Fisher, replacing Dean Coffin, who was married last week in Chicago. Wolvering Operating Co. has been formed to take over the Wolverine, west side house, with Reba Lifchis sole owner. R. F. Burne has taken over the De Soto, Highland Park, from Frank Mellon. Richard Rogers will manage it. The Palace, old downtown house, is being torn down. Seeking a Definition For "General Release" A definition for "generally released" is being sought by members of the Code Authority in an effort to clarify a situation which has caused considerable confusion from the standpoint of exhibitors. A report on the matter will be submitted at the next meeting of the Code Authority, May 4, after distributors have prepared definitions. Seek Writ Against Censors Philadelphia — In association with the American Civil Liberties Union, the M. P. T. 0. of Eastern Pennsylvania today will seek a writ of mandamus to restrain the state censor board from trying to prevent publication of eliminations made from pictures. John V. Stanger, executive secretary of the union, is handling the matter for his organization. Exploiting Hitler Film Samuel Cummins of Jewel Productions has engaged Madeline Woods, Fred Mindlin and L. A. Edwards to handle exploitation and publicity for the Chicago opening of "Hitler's Reign of Terror." Garritt Cupp, Edward Gallner and Ben Mindlin will handle the New York opening, scheduled for April 30 at the Mayfair. League of Nations Asks No Duty on 'Mickey Mouse' Negotiations for an interr. a ;.:onal treaty which would allow I Mouse, as well as other fil proved for children, to entei tries without payment of duty have been started by the League of Nations committee on child welfare. The League recently endorsed wholesome films for kids. T he hero is killing the villain that's good! He will marry the girl — as certain he should. Gee, what a picture— it would be a treat If I could get set in this slithering seat! But say, such a theatre! — how often I'd come To see pictures here — but I really get numb. I miss all the thrills, for this house needs repairs They'd double business with comfortable chairs! Ask Us, 'How can I reseat and pay for new chairs conveniently?" American Seating Company Makers cf Dependable Seating for Theatres and Auditoriums General Offices: Grand Rapids, Michigan BRANCHES IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES