The Film Daily (1940)

\3 141) IJ ID I b T 2 I ST F L IL_ Intimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought FJLE COi DO NOT REM' The Daily Newspaper Of Motion Pictures Twenty-Two Years Old iT^lFDAILY' )/OL. 78, NO. 116 NEW YORK. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1940 TEN CENTS //If// U" READY TO PURCHASE 1st PREFERRED Try Three Circuit Trust Suits at Separate Times No Simultaneous Prosecution With Action Against "Little 3," D of J Agrees The Government yesterday agreed with counsel for Universal, UA and Columbia to try the three anti-trust suits against the Schine, Griffith and Crescent circuits at separate times and in an "orderly fashion." The agreement also provides that the Government will not seek to try any of these circuit suits simultaneously with the New York action against the "Little Three." Attorneys for the "Little Three" {Continued on Page 5) First Halifax Sunday Show in FPC Capitol i i Halifax, N. S. — In deference to the local Ministerial Association, imperil tant changes have been made in the 3 plan to offer Sunday film shows in il Halifax. i Instead of the normal admission e rates prevailing-, there will be voluntary donations. Instead of the general public being eligible, only the men of the Canadian Army. Navy and Air Force and the British (Continued on Page 5) Alfred Katz Named UA Manager in Japan Walter Gould, UA foreign head, announced yesterday the appointment of Alfred Katz as general manager of the company's interests in Japan, with headquarters in Tokyo. Katz, for many years manager for (Continued on Page 5) "Story" Into Second Milwaukee Theater Milwaukee— M-G-M's "The Philadelphia Story" in what is believed to be an unprecedented move has been booked into the Strand to play dayand-date with the Wisconsin engagement's second week in the same situation. At the latter house, film topped "Boom Town" grosses for the first week. Rumors Persist That Joseph P. Kennedy Will Head Hearst Newspaper Syndicate Despite denials, persistent rumors are circulating to the effect that Joseph P. Kennedy will become associated with the Hearst newspaper organization. The former motion picture executive and erstwhile ambassador to Great Britain is reported to be resting in Florida but sources believed to be reliable link his name with the Hearst papers. According to reports, Kennedy will head a group which will take over the newspaper chain or will assume the general management. In newspaper circles it is said that a general reorganization of the Hearst organization is in prospect. Exhib. Showmanship Lack Scored by Cohn One of the largest turnouts of Ampa's season of luncheon meetings .vas pressnt in the Hotel Edison's Sun Room yesterday to hear Jack Cohn, Columbia's vicep r e s i dent, plead for the a p p lication of showmanship to the sale of films to the public. He declared that, in a JACK COHN c o nsiderable number of instances, films currently play the (Continucd on Page 8) Newsreel Theaters Drop Nazi Clips from Reels Following a week's trial, New York news reel theaters have discontinued the showing of official Nazi newsreel (Continued on Page 4) industry Notables At Philly Banquet Philadelphia — Brief speech by Postmaster General Frank C. Walker highlighted the annual banquet of the P h iladelphia Variety Clubj last night atj the BellevueStratford] Hotel which | attracted appro ximately 1,000 attendants. Dai? was filled] with industry notables and distinguished! guests. The Postmaster General said that under the consent de (Continued on Page 6) FRANK C. WALKER NBC Tele Mobile Unit Will Pick Up Events at Garden As work continues to complete installation of the new filter which will enable the NBC ultra-short wave an (Continued on Page 8) Dutch industry "Unionized" Device Employed to Insure Rigid Control U. S. Acts Against Exhibs. Failing to Turn in Taxes Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington— The Bureau of Internal Revenue is taking vigorous action against theater owners and (Continued on Page 6) The Hague (By Air Mail)— Rigid Governmental control of the Dutch film industry through the device of "unionization" is provided in new regulations which place the industry under the authority of the Undersecretary of Education, Arts and Sciences, without, however, dimin (Continucd on Page 4) Firm Requests Tenders; $1,000,000 Authorized for Such Purpose by Board J. Cheever Cowdin, chairman of the board of Universal Pictures Company, Inc., announced yesterday, following a special meeting of the company's directors, that the company I Universal Picture s first preferred soared se nationally on the Bin Board yesterday closing at 119, a gam of nine points. Day's high for the stock was 124, low, 115. Trading yesterday saw total sale. of 94,000 shares. has asked tenders for sale to it of its first preferred stock and authorized the use of $1,000,000 for such purchase. "U" is inviting tenders of these (Continued on Page 6) Loew Cash Position Said Up $11,000,000 Loew's, Inc., has increased its cash balance by approximately $11,000,000 since Aug. 31, 1939, and current earnings are running between 50 per cent and 60 per cent ahead of the same period last year, according to The Wall Street Journal (Continued on Page 4) "Dictator" to Play Odeon, GB Circuits Simultaneously Walter Gould, head of the UA's foreign department, yesterday announced details of a most unusual circuit contract for a picture ever (Continued on Page 8) U. S. to Aid Bally for Paru.'s "Wings" Government's desire to participate in a campaign on "I Wanted Wings" is said to be the reason for Paramount withdrawing the picture from release on March 21, 1941. Picture is to be given a big buildup in connection with the air corps' recruiting campaign. Release may be set ahead of the original March date.