The Film Daily (1947)

. . I jtion Dist. th Street York, New York 21a* Floor itimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought n '=%. 91 FILE COPY DO NOT remove: The Daily Newspaper Of Motion Pictures Twenty-Eight Years Old -^FDAILY , NO. 68 NEW YORK. TUESDAY. APRIL 8, 1947 TEN CENTS RUmAD OITS mPUSTRV'S FOEKIGnPROGRAm *aramounVs 1946 Net at Record $44 Million Estimated Earnings Put Lt $5.92 per Share, vs. 2.39 Reported in 1945 Paramount's earnings last year Lore than doubled 1945's profit ac |iuiing to an estimate for the 53 ended Jan. 4 released yester iv. Estimate showed a net of $44, 40,000, after all charges including x provision, equal to $5.92 per hare on the outstanding common Bock. Comparable 1945 figure was $17,|Sl\432, equal to $2.39 per share on (Continued on Page 4) tsrap Hike Shows o-op Need— Levy New Haven — Terming Ascap's proi i>al to increase theater assessments [grossly unfair and palpably with|.i justification," Herman M. Levy, leneral counsel for the MPTOA, said hat the lack of unified exhibitor oppsition to the proposals points up the second time, "the tragedy of le non-co-operation of certain ex(Continued on Page 4) }enny Into Roxy May 23 'or $40,000-Plus Week Jack Benny and his radio troupe ill start a 12-day engagement at ae Roxy, beginning May 23, A. J. alaban, managing director of the ich-Fox showcase announced yes;rday. Although Sam Rausch who is in (Continued on Page 7) I Joint Com, Huddles On Coast Strike, SAG What was reported as the final in a series of New York meetings by the East-West joint committee on studio affairs was held here yesterday, with representatives from major companies attending. It is understood that the studio strike and the forthcoming negotiations with the Screen Actors' Guild were primary items on the agenda. Dove of Peace Hovers Over Warners and "U"; Universal Neivsreel Bach on Warner Circuit Amicable settlement of differences between Warners and Universal which had caused the former company to close its theaters to future U-l product last night was reported near, if not already a fact. It was learned that Warner circuit houses late last week resumed playing the Universal Newsreel, and it was said last night that bookings of U-l feature product would follow. Doubled Quota Set For Area UJA Drive A goal of $2,100,000, more than double last year's collections, has been set for the Metropolitan area United Jewish Appeal, it was announced following meetings between film and allied leaders and Barney Balaban, national chairman of the drive's motion picture division. Doubling of the quota is in conformity with the over-all pattern set by industries and communities throughout the country to meet the UJA national goal of $170,000,000, with $65,000,000 to be raised in New York City. Co-chairmen of the New York drive are Matthew Fox, vice-presi( Continued on Page 6) MATTHEW FOX Chi. Tele Audience Favors Sports Shows Chicago — A survey of audience preferences in television, recently completed by WBKB, Balaban & Katz video outlet, indicated a 50 per cent inclination for sporting events with emphatic taste for remote shows. The survey, believed to be the first made of a television audience, was conducted by Mort Teller, research chief of the station, and released by Capt. W. C. Eddy, WBKB director. The poll embraced 1,071 owners of (Continued on Page 6) Gen. Service Studios Sold To J. Nasser, Frisco Exhib. West Const Bureau cf THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — James Nasser, veteran San Francisco exhibitor, has purchased General Service Studios from Benedict Bogeaus and William Cagney Productions at a price reportedly between $2,000,000 and $2,500,000. Cagney Prods, and Bogeaus are to (Continued on Page 6) Canadian Licensing Pact Out MP DA Will Discontinue Use by Next Fall Goldstein Will Preside At Mono. Eastern Meet Morey Goldstein, Monogram gentral sales manager, will preside at a regional meeting of the Eastern branches Saturday and Sunday at the Warwick Hotel here. The agenda will include discussions on the merchandising and releasing of "It Hap(Continued on Page 4) Newsreels Singled Out For Special Praise at Visit to White House WashHgton bureau of THE FILM D^'LY Washington — President Truman yesterday gave firm approval to the American motion picture industry's program for implementing the United States' foreign policy abroad. The Chief Executive's comments were made to a group of industry toppers headed by MPAA President Eric Johnston during a White House visit yesterday. In addition to John( Continued on Page 7) Wright Objections Repeated To Reed Washington Cureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — Robert L. Wright, special assistant to the attorney general, yesterday sent Supreme Court Justice Stanley Reed his comments upon the proposals for stay of the (Continued on Page 7) Hoover Okays Crime Pix Which Do Not 'Glorify' Washington Bureau u i HE FILM DAILY Washington— FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover yesterday defended the widesnread showing of motion pictures which do not glorify the criminal. While condemning some crime pic(Continued on Page 4) Toronto — Following a prolonged dispute between exhibitors and the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Canada over new percentage terms last Fall, it is announced here that the film exchanges organization has decided to discontinue use of the Canadian license agreement as the controlling code for rental contracts commencing next film season. For many weeks last Fall, chains (Continued on Page 7) Print Lack Delays Roosevelt Pic Bow Scheduled premiere of Tola Prods.' "The Roosevelt Story" at the Globe Theater Saturday has been postponed due to laboratory difficulties encountered in processing the prints with sepia tone. Elaborate program for the event which included the formal hostessing by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, was cancelled yesterday. Republic's "That's My Man," current at the Globe, stays on. A new premiere and release date will be announced for "The Roosevelt Story" in the near future.