The Film Daily (1946)

Mr. Lester Thompson M. P. Productions Dist. 21st floor Intimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought 5 )>. 89. NO. 63 NEW YORK. TUESDAY. APRIL 2, 1946 TEN CENTS • ABIAN OUTLINES OBJECTIVES OF THE TAC Schines Ask Rejection of D of J's Reora. Plan rov't. Accused of Being "Wolf in Sheep's lothing" in Circuit Brief By JIM SCHRADER ■ILM DAILY, Staff Correspondent Buffalo — The Government's plan r reorganization of Schine Chain •eaters, found guilty of violating 3 Sherman Anti-trust Act, was rented in its entirety yesterday by unsel for the circuit in a 124-page (Continued on Page 7) amble for 1 Theater Election a Year St. Louis — There should not be pe than one theater collection a '^r, Ted R. Gamble said yesterday at the opening of the TAC convention here. In fact, Gamble said, "I wish to go on record and may be quoted as saying that I feel this group will be less than courageous if it does not conclude there should be no more than one yearly collection." Gamble presided as convention chairman. "The record of War Activities Committee gives an outline of the power and force (Continued on Page 7) TED R. CAMBLE V: niversal Financing New Texas Theaters Dallas — "U" is reported to be offerng full or partial financing of new theaters in Texas in opposition to the Griffith Circuit, it was learned here yesterday. Financing, it was said, was oeing underwritten by a large insurance company some months ago. Universal reportedly was encouraging veterans to enter the theater Business and was assuring product to new theaters. TAC Is "Imperative," Says the President President Harry S. Truman yesterday sent the following telegram to Si Fabian, who read the message to the TAC convention at St. Louis : "I am gratified to learn of the meeting of motion picture exhibition in St. Louis for the purpose of forming a permanent organization to deal with public matters. "The splendid record of the War Activities Committee in the support of our nation at war makes imperative the preservation of this force for our use in the solution of the grave problems that will face us as we build for lasting peace." THE PRESIDENT MPEA Will Operate In 14 Countries "United front" strategy to be employed by the industry in "disputed areas" overseas cails for the joint marketing of TJ. S. pix via the MPEA in no less than 14 countries, (Continued on Page 7) Its Primary Purpose Will be to Constitute Theaters A National Institution of Dignity, Influence and Responsibility; Industry Public Relations Big Problem By AL STEEN Associate Editor, THE FILM DAILY St. Louis — The positive objective in general of the Theater Activities Committee will be to constitute the theaters of this country as a national institution of dignity, of influence and of responsibility, Si Fabian, interim committee chairman, said in his' keynote speech at the opening of the TAC convention here yesterday at the Chase Hotel. The specific objectives within this framework were placed in two categories; namely, (a) public relations and (b) industry welfare. Pointing out that the theater still suffers from the inheritance of (Continued on Page 9) Italy Lifts Import Restrictions on Pix Free importation of films in Italy, lifting the restrictions on the number of American films for distribution there, was decreed by the Italian Government yesterday, according to information received here via a tele, phone conversation with the embassy in Rome. A cable was being prepared for transmission to the U. S. State Department advising of the move at the time of the phone conversation, it was disclosed through a reliable source. It is expected, however, that the American distributors will adhere to their original plan of releasing 16 films each for the forthcoming year. SI FABIAN Korda and Cary Grant As Producing Partners Partnership deal entered into by Sir Alexander Korda and Cary Grant calls for the latter's starring appearance in pix to be made next year. A unique feature of the arrangement is that interior sequences of the pro(Continued on Page 4) MP A A Financing School Pix $100,000 Given for Production of Seven Canada Issues Ban On New Construction Ottawa — Ban on construction of theaters and other buildings not classed as immediately essential was announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King at yesterday afternoon's (Continued on Page 7) By LOU PELEGRINE FILM DAILY Staff Writer A new industry program for the furtherance of education in the United States through the medium of the screen was disclosed yesterday by Eric A. Johnston at a press conference at the Motion Picture Association of America offices. The program, which will make the (Continued on Page 9) Warns NCA Against Checking, Ticket Tax Minneapolis — Evils of checking and the possibility of a local admission tax in Minnesota were told to (Continued on Page 8) Johnston Tours to Boost V. S. Product The first of a series of foreign tours in the interests of the film industry will be undertaken by Eric A. Johnston as soon as he winds up his duties as president of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, the Motion Picture Association of America president divulged yesterday following a press conference at the MPAA offices. He said he didn't expect to get away until after May 15. Johnston will attempt to promote U. S. product and to learn at first-hand the film needs of people in other countries.