The Film Daily (1934)

THE ■cBZH DAILY Wednesday, May 9, 193 WHITE HOUSE MAY DELAY BOARD'S REPORT {.Continued from Page 1) quest to Alvin Brown that the Board work in cooperation with NRA's Review Division by using the services of J. N. Freeman, an NRA official of that division. Knowledge of the request, which would be up to Administrator Hugh S. Johnson, was denied by Johnson. 3 Films Set for Roxy Following Universal's "Glamour," which opens Friday, Howard S. Cullman of the Roxy has booked "The Black Cat," another Universal picture, and two Fox productions, "Now I'll Tell" by Mrs. Arnold Rothstein and Warner Baxter in "Such Women Are Dangerous." W. L. Ainsworth in Elks Post Fond du Lac, Wis. — W. L. Ainsworth, operator of the Garrick here and secretary of the M.P.T.O. of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Inc., has been elected exalted ruler of Fond du Lac Lodge, 57, B.P.O.E. He is also president of the Fond du Lac Association of Commerce. Freeman Lang Studios Moving West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Freeman Lang's transcription studios are in process of moving to 1343 North Gordon St., where double studio space and technical facilities are available. Second floor will house the coast office of Radio Transcription Co. of America, with Ben Crose in charge. New Majestic Distribs in N. E. Boston — Gene Gross and Sam Levine, as Franklin Productions, have taken over the Majestic product up to "Sin of Nora Moran." The pictures were formerly handled in New England by William Shapiro. Will Appeal Picket Injunction Milwaukee — Federal Judge Geiger's decision granting the Rex Theater Corp., Sheboygan, a temporary injunction restraining four unions from picketing the house, will be appealed to the circuit court of appeals in Chicago within a week, it has been announced. Williamson Appearing With Film Jacksonville, Fla. — J. E. Williamson is making a personal appearance here in connection with his underwater picture, "With Williamson Beneath the Sea." Hecht-MacArthur Sign Savo Hecht-MacArthur, Inc., have signed Jimmy Savo, comedian, to a five-year contract calling for three pictures the first year. Savo's initial film is slated to go in work August 15 at Eastern Service Studio. A. & S. Lyon negotiated the contract for Savo. Several major companies had been bidding tor his services. NEWS OF THE DAY Cleveland — Calumet Theater Co. has been chartered to operate theaters, etc., by R. G. Hengst, M. How and G. L. Barry. Boston — G. Lester Southwell, former independent exchange owner, is being feted on his sixth anniversary as editor of the local Boxoffice. Wauseon, O. — Ray Touney, who has been manager of the Princess, has acquired the Lyric in Delta and will operate it in conjunction with the Princess. Dallas — Paramount exchange has moved to 412 South Harwood Street in an entirely remodeled building. Arrangements and plans for the offices and departments were designed by J. B. Dugger, Paramount district manager. Norwood, O. — Andy Hetteshimer of the Norwood Theater so badly injured his right arm in an auto accident that amputation may be necessary. New Orleans — Columbia exchange will move from its present quarters to the third floor of the Vitagraph Building, S. Liberty and Cleveland Ave., about September. Newbern, N. C. — The Ritz has been opened with Worth Stewart of Farmville as manager. Stewart owns and operates another theater at Farmville. Charlotte, N. C. — Ruth Hardin has succeeded Pauline Griffith as secretary of the M. P. T. 0. of North and South Carolina. Mrs. Griffith is now secretary of the zoning and grievance boards. Cramerton, N. C. — The Midway has been taken over by L. C. Rose from Roy Smith. Boston — Charles Mayer has been promoted to local Fox booker under Manager Edward X. Callahan. He takes the place of Matty Simons, who is now salesman for Vermont and New Hampshire. Boston — James Darby, formerly treasurer at the Metropolitan, has been named assistant house manager to fill the place left vacant by Thomas Wahl, who went to manage the Allston. Edward Conaty has been promoted from student manager to treasurer. Woodruff, S. C— The Hollywood is Woodruff's newest theater, just opened. McCormick, S. C. — It is reported that S. J. Sanders, Jr., is to open a new theater here soon. Bennettsville, S. C— J. R. Wagner is operating a new theater here. Rockingham, N. C. — Henry Vann, Clinton, has leased a building here in which to operate a new theater. Mooresville, N. C— Walter Griffith has recently opened the Cascade, a new house here. Penalize Soviet Director For Waste on Production Moscow — Alexander Romm, a leading Soviet film director, has lost his post and is in disgrace because he spent close to half a millon rubles in high living wandering about Russia in search of actors and a story idea and produced only a few feet of film. Romm faces probable court action. As a result of the Romm case, Soviet directors have been advised that stories lie everywhere around them and that they need not travel far afield. Two New Jacksonville Firms Jacksonville, Fla. — Two theater corporations have been formed here with F. H. Kent, W. H. Markham and W. V. Barney, members of the law firm representing E. J. Sparks, acting as directors. They are Temple Theater Corp. and Broward Theater, Inc. New K. C. Zoning Plan Expected to Raise Prices (Continued from Page 1) cents, fourteen days over first suburban at 25 cents, but latter gets prior run if it charges 30 cents or more. Double features, vaudeville with pictures, premiums, etc., reduce admissions, and clearance for first runs is halved. Little or no protection for first runs at less than 25 cents. Features singled by first runs cannot be doubled until double clearance period specified in the new schedule. The schedule results from complaint of suburbans against threeyear-old clearance for first runs at present prices. "Party's Over" Release May 15 "The Party's Over," with Stuart Erwin and Ann Sothern, will be nationally released by Columbia on May 15. 10 PRODUCTIONS SET FOR IRVING THALBER (Continued from Page 1) Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonal "The Barretts of Wimpole Street with Norma Shearer, Fredric Man and Charles Laughton; a new u titled picture co-starring Constan Bennett and Herbert Marshall, ai "The Good Earth," Pearl Buck Pulitzer Prize novel. Six future Thalberg productioi comprise "Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and Jam* Norman Hall, starring Clark Gabl Wallace Beery and Robert Mon gomery under Frank Lloyd's dire tion; "Marie Antoinette," Stefa Zweig's best-seller of the past yes which will have Norma Shearer ar Charles Laughton in leading role: a Marie Dressier "Tish" stor based on one of Mary Roberts Rin hart's books; "What Every Woma Knows," with Helen Hayes playir the central character of the Barr play; "Three Weeks," starring Gl ria Swanson; and "China Seas which will reunite Clark Gable ar. Jean Harlow. Court Test of Ticket Tax Is Planned in New Mexic (Continued from Page 1) each admission above a quarte Some time ago the state legislate passed an open film buying la which was ruled unconstitutional i its first court test. Theater an business men expect the sales ta to meet the same fate. Wisconsin Exhib Ordered To Stop Free Admission Milwaukee — In a complaii brought by LaCross Theater Cc charging L. J. Burkitt of the Cla sic Theater, Sparta, with offerir. free admissions, the local grievan< board ordered Burkitt to stop tr practice. A complaint by Wiscoi sin Amusement Enterprises again: George Hannon, Grand Theate Green Bay, charging unfair adve: tising, was certified to the Code At thority in New York. First meeting of the local zonin board is set for 10 A. M. Friday i the Hotel Schroeder. Business Good in W. Va. Cincinnati — Business in the Wei Virginia coal fields is excellen surpassing the larger towns, it : reported by Stanley Jacques, RK branch manager. More Headliners for Ampa In addition to Armand Denis, guests of honor at tomorrow's A. M. P. A. luncheon at the Motion Picture club will include Jack Lait, the writer, and Guy Robertson, leading man currently appearing in "All the King's Horses" and who is slated to make his screen debut soon for Monogram. Paul Gulick will be guest chairman.