The Film Daily (1940)

Thursday, June 27, 1940 Re-examine Code in Settlement Tailcs {Continued from Page 1) merce's consent decree proposals aroused keen industry interest. Special Assistant Attorney General J. Stephen Doyle told Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard yesterday ''' ^ "the subject matter in the Dev^ J;ment of Commerce plan has been discussed in detail" during settlement conferences between the D of ' J representatives and counsel for the defendants in the New York equity action. The statement was i made by Doyle in obtaining an adi journment of the trial of the suit until July 1, as forecast by The ■ Film Daily yesterday. Doyle's complete report to the (Court was as follows: 3 "The petitioner, with the consent of the defendants in the anti-trust [i suit, hereby moves for an adjourni ment of the trial until July 1. Cont versations between the litigants have s continued each day at the Bar Asc sociation Building and it is believed that definite progress has been made. "The subject matter in the plan of ^ the Department of Commerce has 5 been discussed in detail at these coni ferences and sub-committees have fi been formed to consider specific sub1 jects and to draft proposals with "j respect to these. Nothing has arisen ' to indicate that a final accord can!] not be reached. The purpose of this application is to afford additional 3 time to the litigants to continue their i conversations." \ Mills Projectors by Oct. 1; Globe Starting Coin Pix West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — According to officials of Mills Company here conferring with representatives of Globe, Mills automatic projector machines will be in actual operation October 1. Globe starts the first of series cf one-reel 16 mm. pictures the last part of this week. The first subject is a musical and each reel covers eight subjects. Vincent Dialoguing "Flotsam" West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — James Vincent, dialogue director for Katherine Cornell for a number of years, has been engaged by David Loew-Albert Lewin Prods, to direct the dialogue for "Flotsam." Producers are trying out a number of refugee players from Europe. Fair's "Cinderella" Miss Mary Jaeger, 19, of Philadelphia was selected by the Judges at the World's Fair Cinderella contest at the Glass Center as the wmner. She will be officially crowned tonight. Leonard to Direct "Third Finger" West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Robert Z. Leonard will direct Metro's "Third Finger, Left Hand." Three Feature Pix On Tele's Protfraiin Three feature films will be telecast next week by NBC's Station W2XBS. "Songs and Saddles" is set for Wednesday afternoon, "Zamboanga" for the night of July 4, and "West of Nevada" for Friday matinee. M & P Theaters to Pass Tax Levy on to Patrons (Continued from Faiie 1) would raise their scales to 40 cents and absorb the four cent tax, also getting one cent extra on each ticket. This has been discarded. It is understood that M & P and all other theaters and circuits belonging to the MPTOA unit here have agreed to the same plan. Independent exhibitors of New England, Inc., local Allied unit, meets today to decide on a similar course of action. Wanger Praises ITOA's Anti-Dual Bill Policy West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Walter Wanger has commended Harry Brandt and Independent Theater Owners of America on their stand against double features. He states a crisis in the double feature evil has been reached and believes all exhibitors agree that the very existence of the business depends upon immediate discontinuance of the dual policy. Wanger points out that in his own case he abandonned a contemplated program of fixed pictures last January to concentrate on two attractions, John Ford's "The Long Voyage Home" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Foreign Correspondent." No War News With ATAHT, Des Moines Exhib. Rules Des Moines, la. — War news is taboo during the roadshow engagement of ATAHT which opened at the Orpheum theater yesterday. Manager Emil Franke said all war footage is being deleted from the newsreels as an experiment. Colgate Baker Dies Colgate Baker, 68, retired newspaperman, critic and playwright, died Tuesday at the Bronx Home for Incurables following a lingering illness. He was long on the staff of the New York Review, a theatrical publication. Archie Mayo Here Archie Mayo, film director, and Mrs. Mayo have arrived in New York from the Coast for a stay of indefinite length. Join "Destiny' Cast West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Ellen Drew and John Howard have been assigned by Para. to the cast of "A Date with Destiny." DAILY R F ATRIOTICrEATURETTES What they are — Who has them — How good they are REVIEWS "The Flag Speaks" (M-G-M Special) M-G-M 20 Mins. Superb Two-Reeler Magnificent two-reeler, resplendent in exquisite Technicolor, pulsating with action, and inspiring to a degree rarely attained in motion picture annals . . . Because of its vast appeal and ail-around excellence it is bound to be received warmly into the affections and theaters of all showmen, for it is a subject which richly deserves not only booking, but protracted booking in every film house ... It recounts with a vividness unattainable via any other medium the birth, evolution ... of the Stars and Stripes ... It is splendidly directed by David Miller, and narrated brilliantly by John Nesbitt . . . cast of some 400. Excerpts from FILM DAILY review 4/26/40 "Declaration of Independence" (hlistorical Technicolor) Vitaphone 18 Mins. Fine Timely Drama A very dramatic and timely subject dealing with historical incidents connected with the session of the Congress in Philadelphia that led to the issuing of the Declaration of Independence . . . Main historical facts are followed . . . building fine patriotic fervor . . . John Litel as Thomas Jefferson does as fine a job as he did in the role of Patrick Henry in a previous Historical Technicolor . . . rest of historical characters are well portrayed, especially that of Benjamin Franklin . . . Directed with fine dramatic tempo by Crane Wilbur . . . Here is a timely short that carries a strong patriotic message at this critical period in world history. Excerpts from FILM DAILY review 10/12/38 EXPLOITETTES Contact your local post or posts of the American Legion. Mailing pieces, made up by M-G-M, and mailed by the National Office of the American Legion to all of their 11,260 posts, have paved the way for co-operation of the organization with exhibitors. Newspaper mats on 'The Flag Speaks" are available gratis at M-G-M exchanges. Over 40 radio stations have already played a five-minute radio transcription of an address by Raymond J. Kelly, National Commander of the American Legion, in which he urges every patriotic American to see this film. Arrange such a tie-up with your local station. Contact U. S. Flag Association members for exploitation aid. Patriotic groups and civic organizations should be contacted for active aid, including endorsements. Although school children are on vacation, an effective appeal for attendance of the younger generation, in addition to the creation of adult interest, can be made through the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Stage a parade or pageant, tied up with the film. Ask your local newspapers for editorials. Excellent use can be made of available accessories which include a special one-sheet, four 8 x 10 stills, and four 11 x 14 lobby cards. To inaugurate the initial performance of the short, arrange a flag-raising ceremony at the theater. PRODUCT SCHEDULE COLUMBIA "Patriotic Songs," "Inside the White House," "Inside the Capitol," "Washington, D. C." M-G-M "While America Sleeps," "Yankee Doodle Goes to Town," "The Story That Couldn't Be Printed," "Peace on Earth," "The Flag Speaks." WARNERS "The Declaration of Independence," "Lincoln in the White House," "The Bill of Rights," "Monroe Doctrine," "Give Me Liberty," "Sons of Liberty," "The Man Without a Country," "Under Southern Stars," "The Song of a Nation," "Old Hickory," "Romance of Louisiana," "Teddy, the Rough Rider," "Old Glory." RKO RADIO "Uncle Sam, the Good Neighbor," "Air Army," "America's Youth, 1940,"<' "U. S. Navy, 1940."* UNIVERSAL 'The March of Freedom.' March of Time Issues.