The Film Daily (1935)

THE -gym DAILY Thursday, June 20, 1935 U. S.-ASCAP TRIAL ADJOURNED TO NOV, 4 (Continued from Page 1) was unable to proceed expeditiously with the trial because of Judge Goddard's ruling against acceptance of figures given by the government's expert witnesses unless original records were produced substantiating the figures. Bennett pointed out yesterday that records 18 feet high would have to be brought from Milwaukee, to cite one instance, under Judge Goddard's ruling. During the summer deposition will be taken and an effort made to get together with Ascap on the stipulation of facts in the case. Bennett said the need for a speedy trial had disappeared with the willingness of Ascap to extend existing contracts with broadcasters expiring on Nov. 1 for a five-year period. Gene Buck, president of Ascap, said the society was also willing to extend contracts with motion picture exhibitors for five years. Bennett stated that the government would be prepared in November to start the trial anew. Nathan Burkan, Ascap counsel, declined to comment on the adjournment. Judge Goddard made his ruling on the expert testimony on Burkan's objection to the testimony as not proper evidence. Al Mertz Talks on Shorts At RKO Convention End Chicago — RKO's short subject releases for 1935-36 were outlined and discussed by Al Mertz, short subject sales managed, at yesterday's closing session of the RKO sales convention in the Drake Hotel. The shorts lineup, previously announced by Ned E. Depinet, includes 36 tworeelers to be made under the supervision of Lee Marcus at the RKO studios on the coast, 52 one-reelers from Van Beuren, 12 issues of "March of Time" and seven one-reel Pathe Topics in addition to the Pathe News. Three of the series to be made at the RKO studios are new. They include six Superbas, six Smart Set Comedies and six Radio Flashes. St. Louis Squibs St. Louis — Al Zimbalist, St. Louis Amusement Co. exploiteer, is en route to New York in his new flivver. Lilly Wehrenberg, daughter of the M. P. T. 0. prexy, was married yesterday to Paul Krueger of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson visited here a few days ago on their way east. Lou Elman, local RKO manager and president of the Variety Club, is still receiving congratulations on the recent midnight river excursion staged under his direction. Barney Rosenthal and Nat Steinberg had many visitors and wellwishers at the official inauguration of the local Republic Pictures offices this week. » » RKO Convention Chatter « « r^HlCAGO— Signing of Barbara Stanwyck brought a congratulatory wire from Bonnie Bergstrom, president of the Stars Fan Club, expressing the hope that her contract would be renewed after "Shooting Star." The wire was read by Ned E. Depinet to the delegates. Messages of congratulations also were received by the convention from Fred Williams, Hawaii; E. C. Beatty, J. J. Sullivan, Lester Krieger, David L. Loew, Samuel H. Leven, Bob McNeill, Dave Chatkin, Milton Feld, Cliff Reid, Lou Metzger, George Canetakos, Larry Bearg, A. 0. Hassensal, George Rotsky, Milton Gurian, Ross Garver, V. U. Young, Marc J. Wolff, I. M. Halperin and others. Des Moines contingent of Branch Manager R. F. Crawford and representatives N. A. Raymon, N. Sandler and T. J. Evans checked in early for the Sunday evening handshaking festivities. Batteries for Jacksonville are C. W. Allen, branch manager, P. Harrison salesman, and C. Barton, office manager. All present and accounted for from Pittsburgh— B. M., G. M. Lefko, Salesmen C. R. Westbrook, R. N. Lange, J. Graham, E. Lebby and Office Manager D. C. Silverman. Golden Gaters from San Francisco sxonng into line at registration booth with G. William Wolf as boss of salesmen, G. R. Seach, J. J. 0' Loughlin, and E. A. Stein and H. M. Hollands worth, office manager. Art Goldsmith, Cleveland, annually rings the gong for selling his possibilities 100 per cent. "Champ" Adwell, Dallas, is said to have a weakness for school ma'ams. The south has a second Huey, Jack of Dallas. But theirs is known as "Silent" Jack Huey, so there won't be any long speeches from this quarter of the house. C. J. Wheeler, office manager for Dallas, has the reporting blood in his veins and can write paragraphs about the Dallas force that are jerkcm, tears or laughs. Karl (Dusty) Howe only gets in from the Kansas territory to the home office at Kansas City about once in every three weeks. Jimmy Lewis, Kansas City, picked Omaha in the Derby and is usually on the winning side of any sporting event. N. P. (Red) Jacobs brought his Southern California crew safely across dust and flood area. Red's number one boy is Sam Whitehead, the ace salesman of the Los Angeles territory, sold 100 per cent. Joe Rubenstein and George Giroux, salesmen, and Office Manager Norman Newman were in support of the two stars. "Battling" is the nickname they have hung on Winfield Snelson, of Memphis. This in no way has anything to do with his domestic life. Office Manager R. V. Reagin and the gang at Memphis sent collect wires along the honeymoon route of Salesman Snelson, one of which claimed they were impostors. It cost the Snelsons $1.50. Harry Melcher, Milwaukee, can rattle off the market prices on produce any old time. Covers farm belt and knows his onions and potatoes. A. N. Schmitz (Rhymes with Schlitz), who also helped make Milwaukee famous, led Morey Anderson, Harry Melcher and J. S. Abrose and W. A. Blaney up to the Drake register. Salesman John McFadden, Philadelphia, covers the coal region and is therefore an authority on strikes, lockouts and labor troubles. Sam Lefko is Philly's flashiest dresser. Rotund, genial. Mike Shuhman of Philadelphia is said to be the only film salesman in captivity that has no hobbies or vices. Office Managers C. Zagrans, Philadelphia, and G. Boudot, Cincinnati, breezing around the Gold Coast room where women are women. Salesman Harold Cohen, New Orleans, was seen dickering with Roy Pfeiffcr for a postdate check. His sidekick, Pfeiffcr, calls 'em "floaters." Office Manager Rogers Lamantia, New Orleans, was seen squinting longingly at a park handball court. Rogers is a champ in his own right down New Orleans way. Les Rosenfeld, Cincinnati, doesn't r/ii in for smokes and the hard stuff, but he can put away the sweets. Al Sugarman, Cincinnati, is Fred Astaire's double so far as the song, dance and comedy stuff goes. Joe McKnight, Cincinnati, is said to have sold the Dionne Babies' film on a selective basis. If showmen didn't take them all he could have a choice. Sticking to their code of all for one and one for all, the Washingtonians file in with dignity becoming the alphabetical capital city. They are: R. J. Folliard, branch manager; H. Kahn, E. W. Grover, O. Knox, H. F. Bechman and J. E. Cashman. SELZNICK'S ADDITION, GIVES U. A. 30 FILMS (.Continued from Page 1) tions, Inc. He is at present under contract to M-G-M but will transfer his activities to the U. A. lot late in August when that contract expires. Actual program for the new Selznick unit will be announced at the U. A. convention in Hollywood on July 8. Reliance, originally scheduled to make six for the new U. A. program, may increase to eight. Decision will be made at talks between Harry M. Goetz, who arrived in New York yesterday from the coast, and other U. A. officials. Samuel Goldwyn also is increasing to six, with two coming from Charlie Chaplin, some from Mary Pickford and a number from Alexander Korda's London Films. 8 Already Completed On Fox '35-36 Lineup (Continued from Page 1) maker," "Welcome Home," "Steamboat Bill" and "Thunder in the Night." In production are: "Way Down East," "Gay Deception" and "Here's to Romance." Those about to go in work include "Beauty's Daughter," "Ball of Fire," "Song and Dance Man" and "Under Two Flags." Pittsburgh Briefs Pittsburgh — "Bank Nights" has invaded the local and neighboring territories. Governor George H. Earle signed the bill prohibiting refusal to accommodate a person at a theater because of race or color. An act providing for licensing of a special operator was killed in the House committee at Harrisburg by a vote of 65 to 89. Harry Walker, Crafton and Sharpsburg exhibitor, sporting a new car. John O'Donnell, First Division Exchange auditor, is in town for a stay. Chicago Chat Chicago — B. & K. Varsity theater in Evanston, Chicago suburb, is undergoing extensive remodeling. In order to continue performances on regular schedule the work is all being done between midnight and dawn and will require more than two months. Ben Blue, screen shorts comedian, heads the Chicago theater bill this week. All mention of Sci'eeno, Bank Night and other prize schemes in theater ads has been dropped by the local dailies in order to avoid conflict with the laws governing games of chance, lotteries, etc. Republic Files Spanish Title^^ Republic Pictures is the first company to register and protect the foreign translations of its titles for the coming season's product with the Hays office.