The Film Daily (1944)

( : Friday, April 7, 1944 DAILY Name Reagan Para. Distribution Head (Continued from Page II :who resigned earlier this week to become vice-president in charge of world-wide distribution for David Q. Selznick's enterprises and Vanbrd Films. In making the announcement of Reagan's appointment, Balaban said: "The executives of this organization are proud to announce the promotion of Charles M. Reagan and we are equally proud of a company that can produce men of his calibre. Reagan has been with Paramount 'Since 1920 and I have known and admired him ever since he became affiliated with the organization. I know the entire industry will join with us in wishing him success in his new duties." Reagan, a native of Lawrence[burg, Ind., atended Notre Dame University and joined Paramount as a salesman at Cincinnati in 1920. He was promoted to the branch managership of Indianapolis in 1922 and in 1925 advanced to district manager supervising Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville, In 1932 he was transferred to Chicago as district ■manager in charge of Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Two years later he was summoned to the Paramount Home Office as ^Western Division sales manager. The Film Daily on Tuesday menitioned Reagan as Agnew's probable successor. Tie mich. Vandalism To Secret Kid Group Detroit — The possibility that a substantial portion of the vandalism which has afflicted State theaters in recent months may be the result of an organized gang of youths is seen in the apprehension of a group of youths in Jackson, by the Michigan State and local police. The group had a secret society known as "The State," with known affiliations in Chicago, and possibly on a more widespread basis. Theater tieup came in the form of a letter from a Chicago member describing his activities in punching holes in chairs. Agnew Leaves Para. Today; \Goes to Coast for Parleys Neil Agnew, Paramount vice-president and director, terminates his long association with the company late today just prior to his departure for Hollywood to assume his new post of vice-president in charge af world-wide distribution for Vanguard Films and the David O. Selznick enterprises. * Agnew is scheduled to confer on ^he Coast with Selznick and Daniel T. O'Shea, Vanguard prexy, with iiscussions centering largely on distribution plans and sales policy for 'Since You Went Away" which UA will release. U. S. and Britisli Pix Assured Dutcli Entree Assurances that American and British product would return to the Dutch screens in place of the Nazi proprganda films as soon as the Germans were driven out of Holland were given yesterday by Charles J. M. Welter, former Netherlands m"nister of colonies, following his induction as chairman of the newlycreated temporary committee of film examiners for that country. Welter told British and American film men present at the 'nstallation that their releases would be welcomed by the committee. Prior to the Nazi invasion. United States product was the chief source of Dutch film fare. The French ran a good second. The committee's functions, he stated, hinge upon an article of the Dutch Film Act which prohibits the showing of movies "calculated to debase morals or likely to disturb law and order." This would immediately rule out most German films now being exhibited; for, in addit'on to the obvious Nazi propaganda pieces, the invader has flooded the Dutch market with products such as "I'll Take Care of Your Wife," "Stag Night" and the "Stratagem of Love." ^'■Vest Coast Bui Hollywood lew's arrival David 0. Sel nent on a \gnew may i.s his repres I UA vice-pr Questioned cau of THE FILM DAILY — Pending Neil Agon the Coast next week znick declined to compublished report that go on the UA board entative and be named esident. regarding a report WEDDinG BELLS Lincoln, Neb. — Sgt. Richard S. laesly, USA, former manager of the )xford Theater, Philadelphia, and ielen Buote, one time Warner Ciruit employe, were married here. Chi. Film Council Okays Pic Industry Exhibit Chicago — President C. R. Holton of the Films Council says the directors voted to endorse the film industry exhibit at the Rosenwald Jackson Park Museum. They are now seeking the approval of Will Hays. The Illinois Women's Club, through its film chairman, Mrs. J. R. Cheeser, endorses the plan. The Films Council will celebrate the films' 50th anniversary at its April 21 meeting with George Spoor as the speaker. published in a New York daily newspaper that Hal B. Wallis has made a deal with Selznick representatives of the latter said the Vanguard statement issued Wednesday still holds good and that no deal has been made. First Fflm Made for Tele Chicago— Will Bishop. M-G-M publicity director, announces that the first film made for television presentation titled "Patrolling the Ether" will be sho\\-n April 10 to the trade by Zenith Television station W9XZV. Hold Gilson Rites Today Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today for Mrs. Marion J. Gilson, wife of Charles E. Gilson, veteran March of Time cameraman, in the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers. Mrs. Gilson died at the couple's residence, 47 Cumberland Drive, in that city on April 3. No. 16 Outstanding Industry Personalities San ifjou M^Cutne iUe4n — TWENTIETH CENTURV-FOK piesideiU and one of a Irio of brothers which has literallv answered stirring lyric call of Lord Bvron who wrote: "Of the three hundred grant but three . . . To make a new Tiierniopvlael"' I his member of trio was educated in his native Greece's schools and theological seminar\. In I". S. attended Jones Commercial College. St. Louis, and other business schools of nation. First job was in I'laiuers Hotel. St. Louis. In\ested sax iiigs therefrom in Olxmpia llieater. Now is an ace filmland leader. In 1942 became president of Greek War Relief Assn. So iuteiiM\e has been his support of .\llied cause thai it moved one observer to remark: "He's a Initcd Nation in himself"! M <.)]\l. \<ui\tnf^ in I he South lliiiii "The IV J Brid'^e of San Luis Rcy" is "The Hridtj^r icard tabic variety) of President atid General Manager of Malro Theaters, Inc." His l>r(neess It this strategic pastime has efjuij>ped his house with trophies. Is a cixnl engineer by training, liis higlier education liax'ing been imparted at Vaudcrbilt and Cornell Universities. Has been iu the exiiibition field since 1925, and knows "What the Public Wants," which was title of his address before the .Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1932. Is one of most flaming champions of indie theatermen's rights. OST men arc known b\ tlieir names. Others by their initials, such as M F.D.R. But here you see a man who en jovs unicjue distinction of being known 1)\ his .Nfonograra. He is president of the latter. Began his career as a journalist, switched to banking and real estate in his native Iowa. Found rapidlv growing filmland a tempting field of endeavor. Became one of its standout members. In 1931 he organized and became president of Monogram Pictures Corp. of 20 franchise holders and 39 affiliated exchanges. In 1937 expanded its facilities and boosted capitalization to 1,000,000 shares of stock, at the same time opening its own branches in Neu ^'ork, Philadelphia and AVashinglon. 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