The Film Daily (1941)

12 M I ' I ' \U ) I J I) I b T 2 i S T FL 2 11 W 4 4 T H ST n y r DAILY Wednesday, May 28, 194 =] Say U. S. Interests Seek Maxwell Chain (Continued from Page 1) in circulation for some time. A canvass of major companies in New York yesterday indicated that no deals had been discussed, although executives of one company hinted that they might be interested if overtures were made. According to reports, basis for any deal for the Maxwell interest would be the use of "frozen" money in Great Britain in acquiring the control. This procedure, however, was said to have been rejected by British authorities several months ago, although the London cable would seem to hint that the Exchequer may now not be opposed to such an arrangement. In some circles, the reported Maxwell story was regarded as a "feeler" by the Maxwell family which seeks to dispose of the stock. Budd Rogers, who represents the Maxwell interests in this country, said that he knew of no such negotiations although there had been discussions with "certain parties" some months ago. Mrs. James West Dead Detroit— Mrs. James (Mary Lou) West, whose husband, affiliated with the Burriss Studios, is also Variety Club photographer, died after a week's illness. Interment will be at Cleburne, Tex. Nan Cohen with Metro Nan Cohen, former secretary in Paramount's Western division sales department, has joined M-G-M's publicity staff under Art Schmidt, publicity director. WEDDING BELLS Chicago — Wanda Dale, B & K United Artists cashier, will be married June 15 to Steven Urthiel. Buffalo — Minna Rosen, Republic booker and widow of Ted Rosen, young exhibitor who died about three years ago, was married to David Zachem. Until about a year ago she was in the exhibition field herself, operating the Oakdale and Artistic, nabe houses. Sheboygan, Wis. — Henry Udovich, projectionist at Warners' Sheboygan Theater, married to Hermine Jenko. Chicopee, Mass. — Adele P. Gurka, Rivoli cashier, was married to Max Janik, non-pro. Chicago — Erv. Janot of the Warners' Venetian Theater will be married on June 7. West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood— Charles Ray will wed Yvonne Guerin. 7,000-Seat Canadian Army Theater, Largest In North America, Opens at Camp Borden, Ont. Toronto — With the opening of the 7,000-seat Lee Hall at Camp Borden, Ont., the armed forces of Canada are operating 179 theaters in various camps, comprising the largest circuit in Canada. The 118 feet wide by 250 feet long auditorium is said to seat more than any house in Canada or the U. S. Equipment, including Cincinnati Time Recorder sound and projectors, Morelite Suprex lamps and Baldor rectifiers, was installed by Perkins Electric Co. Screen and speakers are counter-weighted so they can be raised to clear for stage presentations. Warner Bros, to Have 15 Ready for Season's Debut (Continued from Page 1) "five blocks", ready when the new season starts, it was learned here yesterday. The size of Warner "blocks", however, remains to be determined; it has been already indicated the company may sell some productions singly. Nine of the 15 titles, largely representing pix already finished or in work, are definite: "The Bride Came C.O.D.", with Bette Davis and James Cagney; "Dive Bomber", Technicolor Errol Flynn vehicle; "Navy Blues," with the Oakie-Healy-Sheridan combo; "Sergeant York", Gary Cooper starrer; "Three Sons o' Guns", "Smiling Ghost", "King Rubber", "Nine Lives Are Not Enough", and "All Through the Night." Box Office Dip to Cause Withholding of Pictures (Continued from Page 1) Kane" will be withdrawn until patronage warrants the release of such an important production. However, the "Kane" situation has not been fully determined. "Major Barbara" also is said to be scheduled for a later general release date and may not be made available to theaters until Fall. It is reported that distributors feel they cannot get the best returns from their top pictures at this time and will await the return of normal business before releasing them. Ore. Amusement Parks Turning to Pix Shows Portland, Ore. — Amusement parks in this area are adding films to their outdoor attractions. Opposition to establish theaters is further beingstepped up via night dog races. Three Lavenes 111 Buffalo — Phil Lavene, manager of the Embassy Theater, and Lena Lavene, wife of Jake, operator of the Academy, are ill. Jake himself is recuperating from a long illness. GTEC to Pay 25 Cents GTEC directors yesterday declared a dividend of 25 cents per share on the capital stock, payable June 16 to stockholders of record June 9. Nazi Pix in Two Rio Spots Rio de Janeiro (By Air Mail) — Palacio and the Pirija, Ipanema nabes, are showing Nazi pix. Studio Will Remain Open, Disney Assures Employes (Continued from Page 1) personnel that in event of a strike the studio will remain open and full protection will be given all employes desiring to continue woi'k. "No blacklist, fines or other threatened measures could possibly be made effective except through agreement on the part of our company in event of a strike, and such conditions will never be agreed to by our company or by me," said Disney. Walter P. Spreckels, labor conciliator for Disney, said the studio wants the NLRB to hold an election to determine whether the Guild or the American Society of Screen Cartoonists should be recognized. This proposal was rejected by the Guild. West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Threat of a new strike at the Leon Schlesinger studio was averted late yesterday when a threeyear agreement between Schlesinger and the Screen Cartoonists Guild was signed. It provides that negotiations can be reopened annually. Unions Give Geo. Browne A Vote of Confidence (Continued from Page 1) union at a special meeting voted entire confidence in Browne and backed the bond issued for his release. Other unions in this territory are holding special meetings and votingconfidence in Browne. Browne and Willie Bioff, his Coast studio rep., are under indictment by a New York Federal Grand Jury charging them with extorting $550,000 from four major producers to avoid having a studio strike called. Ministry of Information Anticipated in Dominion (Continued from Page 1) to take over control of the Motion Picture Bureau, thus extending the activities of Director John Grierson. Mentioned for the new Ministerial nost are Brooks Claxton and Douglas C. Abbott, both Montreal members of the House. F. A. Schneider Recovering Detroit — F. A. Schneider, owner of the Stratfoi'd Theater, is recovering from a stroke suffered at Atlantic City during the Variety Club convention. Doctors have ordered a complete rest and "no visitors." Allied to Poll Fans On Films Favored (Continued from Page 1) mittee to work out details of t' poll and survey which he will ha in operation within eight weel. Others on the committee are Pe' Wood, Don Russell and A^hi Howard. Allied plans to get fin ' press book with suggestions toV •>' ulate business. Colonel Cole's canvass of boa members on the consent decree sit] ation indicated sharp criticism the technicalities employed in t) arbitration procedure. He attribute the high cost of legal representatid at these hearings as the reason f(| few cases filed to date. At the san time Cole said it is too early to pa: judgment on the decree. Approves Defense Committee The board approved motion pi ture committee for co-operatio for national defense as named t the president. Allied's convention was set f<Sept. 16-19 in Philadelphia. It slogan will be "Let's Get Down V Business." One hundred and fifty Ohio indt pendent exhibitors attended a ma? meeting at the Cleveland Hotel ui on conclusion of the Allied boar meeting with Martin G. Smith, pres dent of the ITO of Ohio, in tlr chair. Subject of the meeting wa "What's Wrong With the Busines and What to Do About It." Tron bles were listed as poor picture good pictures of the wrong type Hollywood scandals, adverse radi previews. "Enormous Profits" Day Over J. Meyer Schine, who came espe^ cially to attend the meeting, said th day of enormous profits is over bui "we should not be unduly discour* aged and if we keep a stiff uppe lip I am sure in the Fall busines, will improve." Schine said produc: ers can't do everything to restoi\ business, the exhibitor must put hi; house in order by curtailing expen ditures. Urged to say how, he sugj gested limitation of duals and elimi1 nation of giveaways. , Samuelson also addressed thr mass meeting. Albany — A daughter was born here Sunday, to Mrs. Schuyler Beattie, wife of the Paramount booker. E. S. Hawes, Altec engineer at Memphis, is the proud pappy of a daughter, Cynthia Jane. Chicago — E. R. Erickson, managei of Warners' Rhodes Theater reports the birth of a baby girl. John Bryan of the Avalon Theater is the father of a seven pound baby boy.