The Film Daily (1947)

(0 DAILY Tuesday, May 13, 1947 MAY RELEASES May releases of 14 distributors total 47, including six reissues. Releases, dates (in parenthesis) and running times, when available, are: COLUMBIA For the Love of Ru=ty (1), 69 mins. Bulldog' Brumniond at Bay. (15), 70 mins. Prairie Raiders (29). The Millerson Case (29). EAGLE-LION Repeat Performance (22). M-G-M Hig-h Barbaree ( 2 ) . 91 mins. Undercover Maisie (16), 90 mins. The Great Waltz (re-issue), 103 mins. The Yearling-, 128 mins. MONOGRAM Queen of the Yukon (re-issue), (3). Hard Boiled Mahoney (10), 63 mins. Sarge Goes to College (17). The Law of the Gunsight (24), 56 mins. S-ong of the Wasteland (31), '57 mins. PARAMOUNT Blaze of Noon (2), 91 mins. Big Town (23), 60 mins. Calcutta (30). 83 mins. PRC Border Feud (10), 55 mins. Too Many Winners (24). Oorsiean Brothers (reissue) (24), 111 mins. International Lady (re-issue) (24). 102 mins. Killers at Large (31). RKO-RAD10 Banjo (8) 68 mins. A Likely Story (15), 89 mins. Born to Kill (22), 92 mins. Honeymoon (29), 74 mins. REFUBLIC That's My Gal (15), 6d rmns. Oregon Trail Scouts (15). 58 mins. Winter Wonderland (17), 71 mins. SCREEN-GUILD Bush Pilot (3). SELZNICK RELEASING CORP. Duel in the Sun, 138 mins. 20TH CENTURY-FOX Homestretch, 96 mins. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Jewels of Brandenburg, 64 mins. UNITED ARTISTS Ramrod (2), 94 mins. Adventures of Don Coyote (9), 65 mins. Fun on a Weekend (16), 93 mins. Dishonored Lady (16). 85 mins. Dangerous Venture (23), 59 mins. Copacabana (30), 92 mins. UNIVERSAL The Web. Time Out of Mind, 88 mins. Vigilantes Return. Magnificent Obsession (re-issue), 101 mins. 100 Men and a Girl, (re-issue), 84 mins. WARNER BROTHERS Love and Learn ( 3 ) , 83 mins. The Two Mrs. Carrolls (24), 84 mins. Lazar to Produce for E-L West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Irving P. Lazar, who has been executive assistant to Bryan Foy since the establishment of Eagle-Lion, has been elevated to the rank of producer and starts with "New Girl In Town," which has a budget of $1,500,000. Lazar was formerly with MCA, and was associated with the stage production of "Winp-s of Victory." ttmmE touch BARBARA NORTON, assistant manager. United Artists Theater, Detroit. CLAIRE CHICKER, cashier. Music Box, New Britain, Conn. "Aw, Rats!" San Antonio, Tex. — New problem is confronting theater men here. With patrons bringing in candy and pop corn and leaving remains on the floors, local health authorities have found local theaters over-run with rodents which carry a large amount of fleas which are carriers of the dread typhus fever. Notice has been issued by health officials for spraying of all theaters with DDT. Health officers are also considering binning the bringing of pop corn and other sweets in the theaters so infested. REVIEWS Of nEUJ flLfTIS Screen Guild Signs for Three Zenith Pictures West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — A deal under which Screen Guild Productions will release three productions to be made by Zenith Pictures was announced by John J. Jones, SG president. Zenith is headed by Frank Wisbar, Sidney Smith and Arthur St. Claire. Initial film will be based upon John Fenimore Cooper's "The Prairie." Jones' announcement preceded the opening of the SG first anniversary stockholders meeting at the Hollywood Roosevelt. Meeting opened yesterday with registration of francnise nolders, directors, salesmen and other delegates. A board of directors meeting is scheduled for today, with the alection of directors and officers to be neld tomorrow, followed on Thursday and Friday by general sales conferences. Baptist Churches May Follow Legion Rulings St. Louis — Co-operation with such Drganizations as the Legion of Decency is possible under the wording of a resolution adopted unanimously oy the Southern Baptist Convention, according to M. A. Huggins, secretary of the resolutions committee. Resolution urged individual churches to co-operate locally with che membership of other denominational groups in setting up standards :'or motion pictures. Industry was censured for presenting "scenes depicting gambling, drinking, organized rice, divorce and general immorality." Herzog Sees $6,000,000 Annual Cinecolor Sales West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Cinecolor sales are expected to reach $6,000,000 per annum when machinery and equipment now on order is installed and raw stock oecomes available, Karl Herzog, Cinecolor treasurer, said in a quarterly statement to stockholders. Sales for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 should reach' $2,700,000, Herzog said, compared with 1945 sales of $250,000 and $850,000 in 1946. "Spoilers of the North" w.rn Paul Kelly, Adrian Booth, Evelyn Ankers, James A. Mi.lican Republic 66 Mins. ADVENTURE STORY AGAINST A BACKGROUND Or ALAiKAN SALMON FISHINo PACKS MELODRAMA. An adventure story laid in the salmonfishing area of Alaska, the settings and camera work are good, the story is okay, and the actors sincere enough. Matt Garraway (Paul Kelly) and his brother, Bui, (James A. Millican) own an Alaskan fishery. Matt is selfish, takes advantage of Bill, and has an eye for the ladies, especially the half-breed, Jane Koster (Adrian Booth). In order to obtain a big cash advance from an important lish products firm in Seattle, Matt pledges a greater haul of salmon than he is able to deliver. The secretary of the firm, Laura Reed, (Evelyn Ankers) is cverwhelmed by his charm and promises to marry him. When Matt returns to the fishery, he finds Bill sullen and not eager to accept any more of his orders. To keep the men he must keep Bill, so Matt fakes an illness, which also brings Laura to the fishing grounds. Jane is ready to kill Mat. when she hears of Laura but Matt tells her she is there to marry Bill, not him. Jane helps Matt in his i, legal scheme to use the Indians' special fishing privileges to fill his quota, and when her boy friend gets in the way, she kills him. This brings on police investigation but Matt continues with the illegal fishing. When Jane d.scovers the truth about Laura she harpoons Matt, who dies soon afterwards. Jane is sent to prison for the murders and Laura marries Bill. CAST: Paul Kelly, Adrian Booth, Evelyn Ankers, James A. Millican, Roy Barcroft, Louis Jean Heydt, Ted Hsciit, Harlan Briggs, Fiancis McDonald, Maurice Cass, Neyle Morrow. CREDITS: Associate Producer, Donald H Brown; Director, Richard Sale; Original Screenplay, Milton M. Raison; Phorog.apher, A.fred teller; Musical Director, Mort Glickman; Film Editor, William Thompson; Sound, Richard Tyler, Art Director, Paul Youngblood; Set Directions, >ohn McCarthy, Jr., Perry Murdock; Specia^ tffects, Howard and Theodore Lydecker; Makejp Supervision, Bob Mark. DIRECTION, Okay. PHOTOGRAPHY, Good. "Sarge Goes To College" (HOLLYWOOD PREVIEW) Monogram 63 Mins. JIVE SESSIONS ENLIVEN "TEENAGERS" STORY OF A VETERAN ENROLLED AT JUNIOR COLLEGE. This time the "Teen-Agers" turn their attention on a marine sergeant, injured in the war, who is to undergo an operation. Pending his operation he is sent to a junior college, which is attended by the "TeenAgers." Two sessions of jive are suppled by Wingy Manone, trumpet; Candy Candido, bass; Abe Lyman, drums; Les Paul, guitar; Jess Stacy, piano; Joe Venuti, violin; Jerry Wald, clarinet. Jack McVea and his band do McVea's "Open The Door, Richard," and Russ Morgan and his band also entertain. Will Jason, new producer-director of the series, had a busy time, for in addition to producing and directing, he collaborated en three of the songs. Alan Hale, Jr., enacts the role of the sergeant and does an excellent job. June Preisser, Nola Neill, Warren Mills and SHORTS "The Stupidstitious Cat" Para. 7 Mine. Funny A superstitious cat catches Buzzy, a flippant bird, who knows the feline's weakness. Everytime / L cat gets ready to devour him,\NcAzzy brings on another omen or charm which panics the cat and frses him. Switch at the end proves that the wise-guy is not always so smart, and the audience gets the last laugh. "Part Time Pal" Tom and Jerry— No. W-833 M-G-M 8 Mins Intoxicatted In his perrenial chase of wily Jerry, Tom gets dunked in a barrel of cider and his resulting bender renders him highly friendly towards ] jj his arch enemy. His drunken antics make this one highly amusing, but when his edge wears off, he's back chasing Jerry around again. "Tanbark Champions" 20th-Fox 8 Mins. For Sports Fans Originating in New York in 1833, the horse show has grown in audience and participation till it is now one of America's leading spectator sports. Stars of the equine world are paraded before the camera plus a special golden anniversary ceremony of Mrs. Loula Long Combs, an outstanding member of the show ring. Should do well with sports fans. "River Watch" Nat. Film Board of Canada 10 Mins. Interesting More than 7,000,000 tons of Canadian goods are carried down the St. Lawrence River each year on their way to world markets. This is cfte story of how that river is kept open for safe navigation. An interesting picture of our Northern neighbor. Frankie Darro, regular members of the series, are on hand, but do not have too much to do. Freddie Stewart, another regular, handles the songs in his usual effective style. Arthur Walsh, Monte Collins and Har Vy Tyler are among the principals. CAST: Freddie Stewart, J'ine Preisser, Frank!e Darro, Warren Mills, Noel Neill, Arthur Walsh, Alan Hale, Jr., Russ Morgan, Monte Co'Mns, Frank Cady, Margaret Brayton, Selmer Jackson, Earl Bennett, Margaret Burt, Harry Tyler, Pat Goldin, William Forrest, Irwin Kaufman, Russ Morgan and Orchestra, Jack McVea and Orchestra, The Jam Session, Candy Candido, Abe Lyman, Wingy Manone, Les Paul, Jess Stacy, Joe Venuti, Jerry Wald. CREDITS, Producer and Director, Will Jason; Associate Producer, Maurice Duke; Author, Henry Edwards; Screenplay, Hal Collins; Cameraman, Mack Stengler, ASC; Editor, Jason Bernie; Dialogue D'rector, Monte Collins; Set Designer, Dave Milton; Musical Director, Edward Kay; Songs by Will Jason, Henry Nemo, Buddy Kaye, BMly Reid, Val Burton, S;d Robin," D;ck Howard, Bob Ellsworth, Russ Morgan, Mack David, Jack McVey, Dusty Fletcher, John Mason and Dan Howell. DIRECTION, Good. PHOTOGRAPHY, Good.