The Film Daily (1946)

» BAKT Wednesday, April 10, Sees MPTOA Tieup With ATA "Remote (Continued from Page 1) tion which has excluded trade practices from its program. Kuykendall indicated that any direct tie-up with ATA might be remote if certain portions of the ATA by-laws are adhered to, especially those portions of ATA committeeactivities requiring unanimous approval of a committee even though independent exhibitors have a majority. One dissenting vote could throw out a worthwhile plan, he said. Commenting further on ATA's exclusion of trade practices, Kuykendall said the inclusion of alleged evils in the trade was a prime purpose of any organization. It appeared to be his opinion that the exclusion of trade practice discussions was a mistake. Kuykendall said that he approved many of the points brought out by Si Fabian in his keynote speech at the St. Louis convention of the ATA last week, but he also pointed out that many of Fabian's proposed objectives had been part of the MPTOA platform for years and that some of Fabian's proposals were not exactly new. However, he did not want to say too much for or against the new ATA until he could discuss the entire project with his directors. To Quit as MPTOA Prexy Kuykendall said the MPTOA board would meet early in May and probably would take an official stand on the ATA. He also said he would not accept the nomination, if made, to continue as president of the association, indicating that a new president and a new slate of officers would be elected at the board meeting which possibly will be held here in Columbus if sufficient hotel accommodations can be obtained. Commenting on a report that Fred Wehrenberg had indicated that the MPTOA would invite Allied affiliation, Kuykendall said the MPTOA was willing to discuss co-operation on trade problems with any association, affiliated or not, if the organization or unit had the interests of the average exhibitor at heart. He added, however, that Wehrenberg was chairman of the board and that any statement Wehrenberg made would be factual. MPTOA to Expand Activities One thing appears certain and that is the MPTOA will develop a wide program of expansion and activities this year. Admitting that the MPTOA nationally has been somewhat dormant on the surface in recent years, Kuykendall was emphatic in his declaration that the organization has been far from dead. Having been ill and confined to his home, Kuykendall keeps busy by telephone, telegraph and correspondence on organization affairs. The MPTOA president looks good and appears to be recovering rapidly from the illness which bedded him for months. Denies Studios Seek An Open Shop Policy (Continued from Page 1) ture studios are proposing or intend to propose an open shop labor policy are without foundation in fact. The major studios have no such policy and contemplate no such policy. They are now negotiating with a large number of labor organizations, and those negotiations are based on recognition of the established industry policy of a union shop or a closed shop for craft unions. We expect to continue negotiations on that basis. "In a few instances, particularly where creative talent is involved, the studios are unable to grant a closed shop until present conditions involving jurisdictional disputes and other special situations are clarified. It is hoped that these special situations may clear themselves up shortly." Gov't to Reply This Week To Schine's Objections (Continued from Page 1) probably be completed today for Friday. Majors Face New Trust Suit in Washington Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — A new anti-trust suit against the major distributors is expected to be filed in the Washington area within the next few days, it was learned yesterday. The name of the theater-plaintiff cannot be divulged at this time. The suit is expected to follow the general pattern of the Jackson Park case. Thomas Promotes Four In PRC's Sales Setup (Continued from Page 1) ler, formerly head of the Denver and Salt Lake City offices, becomes Dallas branch manager. James Hendel, Pittsburgh manager, is upped to district manager for Cleveland and Pittsburgh, and Mark Goldman, Boston sales manager, becomes Pittsburgh branch manager. 2-Way Tele Hookup For Studio Premiere Marking the first two-way use of the coaxial cable between Washington and New York, DuMont on Monday will telecast the premiere program from its studio in the John Wanamaker store. Portions of the program will originate in the new studio, and other parts in the Washington station, in what is announced as the first permanent commercial television network. In addition to the studio audience in Wanamaker's, senators, representatives, FCC representatives and other Government officials will view the program over a group of television receivers installed in the Mayflower Hotel, Washington. CAROL RAYE WITH RICHARD TAUBER The new and daring screen musical of Old Vienna when the waltz was immoral. Produced by: Louis H. Jackson Directed by: Paul Stein "Entertainment at its best." Alton Cook, World-Telegram "Waltz Time is a lovely picture." Wanda Hale, N. Y. Daily News BOOKED BY Loew, Century and Skouras Circuits DISTRIBUTED BY FOUR CONTINENTS FILMS, INC. 1501 BROADWAY BRyant 9-8416 NEW YORK 18, N. Y.