The Film Daily (1934)

14 DAfiLV Thursday, June 21, 1934 LOEW, WARNE FOR FOX MEL HOUSES (Continued from Page 1) bid is accepted, Loew's would operate the theaters of the Fox Metropolitan circuit west of the Hudson River, a total of approximately 73 of the 79 theaters comprising the circuit, and that Warner Bros. would operate the remainder. Loew's will also put up the lion's share of the purchase price, Rubin said. Judge Mack pointed out that the bid actually represented an offer of $6,000,000 because the Irving Trust Co., as receiver, and the trustee for the noteholders hold close to $2,000,000 in cash in their possession and that acceptance would give the secured creditors a return of 42 per cent of their investment. Following introduction of the bid, the hearing was adjourned until 2:30 P. M. today to permit attorneys for the bidders to confer with the noteholders' protective committee on details of the -plan, which Rubin and Friedman declared was hastily prepared because of the short time in which it was drawn. The bid came after Saul Rogers, as attorney for A. C. Blumenthal, representing a small committee of bondholders, had attacked the proposed reorganization plan, particularly as it applied to the deal with Skouras Bros. Rogers then stated that Blumenthal had interested Loew'= and Warner Bros, in bidding for the properties and Friedman came forward with the offer. Counsel for the Frisch & Rintzler Move to Withdraw Mass. Petition Boston — At a meeting yesterday between producer and exhibitor representatives and civic groups, it was decided to request withdrav/al of the petition recently introduced in the Massachusetts legislature asking appointment of an unpaid commission to investigate the effect of block booking or forcing exhibitors to play so-called indecent films, and to sponsor legislation if found necessary. Withdrawal of two other petitions, one to declare null and v. id any exhibitor contract if a picture is manufactured contrary to the pre-production code of ethics, which was declared to be unconstitutional and the other to memoralize Congress in favor of legislation to end unfair industry practices, will also be asked, the conferees agreed. Futter May Produce 4 British Quota Films (Continued from Page I) States. An American star will be featured. Futter is now negotiating for studio space. He stated yesterday that it is possible he will increase his British production plan to four pictures. He will not decide the project for a week. Meanwhile Futter has moved the John P. Medbury "Travelaughs" unit to the coast where the series of 13 will be made this season for Columbia. Futter also plans to make at least one feature on the coast. Shortage of Product Darkens N. Y. Rivoli (Continued from Page 1) caused the Rivoli, operated by United Artists, to go dark for a period which may extend to six weeks. Supplementing the fact that the theater was unable to obtain suitable pictures for showing, the house closed in order to effect various improvements, including redecoration, it is stated. interests interposed that his clients declined to continue operation of the theaters over the summer period when losses were certain, and meet these losses from undistributed earn *%kSl r* I OR 2 PERSONS A hove the Mh Floor S6.00 and up Enjoy the comforts of a parlor and bedroom suite. ... All rooms equipped with radio, 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 Dinner served in the beautiful newly decorated Cocoanut Grove $1.00 up. N. Y. Grievance Board Upholds Loew Charges (Continued from Page 1) the Opera House, New Brunswick, N. J., vs. RKO Theater Corp., RKO State and Rivoli Theaters, TrentonNew Brunswick Thea. Corp., and the Fox, M-G-M, United Artists, Universal, Columbia, and Paramount exchanges. The following Loew complaints were sustained : Loew's Oriental vs. Hollywood reduced admissions; Loew's Brevoort vs. Apollo, premature advertising; Loew's Melba vs. Paras Court, premature advertising. Complaint over reduced admissions of the Jerome, Richmond Hill, vs. Casino, Richmond Hill, was dismissed. The two cases referred to the Code Authority were: Anne Amusement Corp. (Wallack's) vs. Harry Brandt, and Leon Rosenblatt (Orpheum, Jersey City) vs. David Weinstock (Rialto, Newark). In the latter case, all negotiations were ordered halted until decision of the Code Authority. ings if the theaters were eventually to go to Loew and Warner Bros. Judge Mack suggested and Rubin agreed that the offer should stand as of today and that any profits would be distributed as in the past and any losses met pro rata. M. G. Bogue of Beekman, Bogue & Clark, counsel for the noteholders' protective committee, spoke in opposition to the bid, and a suggestion that the hearing be adjourned for one week to permit the bidders and the noteholders' committee to reconcile their differences brought objection from an associate of Bogue that certain leaseholders of the Fox Metropolitan Playhouses might be unwilling to permit purchase of the theaters though they had agreed to waive the right to cancel the leases if a reorganization was effected. The houses which Warner Bros, would operate if the bid is accepted are the Fox theaters in Englewood, Jersey City, Dumont, Bergenfield, Elizabeth, Westwood and Bogota, a total of seven theaters. Sees Industry Control Law Kansas City — Prediction that Congress will enact rigid legislation to control the film industry if cleaner pictures are not produced was made here yesterday by the Right Rev. John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles. A boycott is only weapon because the industry is only sensitive at the box-office, Bishop Cantwell said. BOARD FINDS WICK VIOLATING ITS ORD (Continued from Page 1) Wick seven days in which to com-i ^ pj, ply with its order or else be deniec pictures. Hearing on the injunction actior is scheduled for tomorrow. Nothing was known at the Code Authority yesterday about a report that the injunction motion would be withdrawn owing to a settlement oi the case. Philly and Hartford Churches in Boycott Move Philadelphia — All ministers of the city were called upon by the Philadelphia Federation of Churches tc support the League of Decency and to urge church members to with draw their support from motion pictures considered degrading or unwholesome. Cardinal Dougherty has ordered a boycott of movies in the Catholic Archdioces of Philadelphia. Hartford — At a meeting of the Hartford Federation of Churches a resolution was adopted commending the nation-wide efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to encourage its members to remain away from pictures which offend decency and Christian morality. Sam Katz Report Denied Sam Katz yesterday denied a Coast report that he, Ralph A. Kohn and Max Gordon are forming a company to produce shows and later film them. THE INDUSTRY'S DATE BOOK June 16-July 2: International Motion Picture Week, Vienna. June 18-22: American Federation of Musician convention, Cleveland. June 21-23: M-G-M annual sales convention at Drake Hotel, Chicago. June 22: Hearing on Edwin Wick's Buffalo court action seeking injunction against Code Authority. June 28: World premiere of "The World Moves On" at Criterion, N. Y. July 1-3: Convention of Southeastern Theater Owners Association, The Ansley Hotel, Atlanta. July 2: Golf field day and dinner of Variety Club of Buffalo at Willowdale Country Club. July 2-4: Columbia regional sales meeting at Atlantic City. June 21: Meeting of Code Authority at headquarters in RKO Building, New York. July 25: I.T.O.A. boat ride and outing. Aug. 1-20: Second Exhibition of Cinematography, Venice, Italy. Oct. 29: S.M.P.E. FaH Meeting, Hotel Pennsylvania. New York.