The Film Daily (1929)

12 a — r%^ DAILV Sunday, April 7, 1929 A DIRECT NEWS SERVICE COVERING DEVELOPMENTS IN AMERICA'S IMPORTANT OVERSEAS MARKETS Foreign Markets By JAMBS P. CUNNINGHAM NEW FOREIGN COMPANIES TO MAKE SHORT SUBJECTS Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — A period of renewed activity in the production of short subjects, sound and silent, by companies in foreign countries is evidently under way, according to reports received by the Motion Picture Division of the Dep't of Commerce. In Germany, for instance, a subsidiary of Tonbild Syndicate (Tobis) sound producer, has been formed and will be known as Degeto. The object is to exploit and produce scientific short subjects in sound for educational purposes. Both companies will work cooperatively. Tobis is to have an educational sound film department under the direction of Dr. Bohn. The British Government is encouraging and financially aiding the production of short subjects dealing with trade with a viewi to making the resources of the Empire better known. No political propaganda is to be incorporated in the films, states the report. Production is now under way by New Era Films, Ltd., for the Empire Marketing Board, showing the cultivation, preparation, packing and shipping of colonial products. The government is financing the film and, it is reported, will also aid in publicizing it. The Scientific and Educational Film Society has been formed at Calcutta, India, to supply educational short subjects and lecturers for school and colleges as well as for the public. The working capital is to be raised by public donations. The Belgium educational film organization, Universite Cinegraphique Beige, consisting of approximately 100,000 members, has produced its first educational short subject, "The Monks of the Cistercian Order in the Richmoufit 723 7th Avenue Inc. Pictures New York aty D. J. MOUNTAN, Pre*. £XCLUSIVE foreign representatives for Rayart Pictures Corporation and other leading independent producersand distributors Cable Address: RICHPICSOC. P«ri« Cable Addreu: DEEJAY. London Cable Addresi: RICHPIC. N. Y. Exporting only the best in Motion Pictures Foreign Service Through the medium of Trade Papers International, a reciprocal news arrangement in which this publication participates, spot news of all important foreign developments is brought to the readers of THE FILM DAILY as rapidly as modem news-gathering facilities permit. Trade Papers International is represented in London by Ernest W. Fredman, editor of "The Daily Film Renter"; in Berlin by Karl Wolffsohn, editor of "Lichtbildbuehne," and in Paris by P. A. Harle, editor of "La Cinematographic Francaise." 20th Century." The film shows a Trappist monastery in all detail. Oliver Tuscsanyis and Schirry Ismail Bey are directors of the new Turkish-Hungarian company formed at Constantinople to produce propaganda short subjects. Horn Film Output For Internat'l Cine Corp. London — International Cine Corp. a subsidiary of Filmophone Ltd. has secured 1929 output of Horn Films of Berlin which has signed G. W. Pabst as chief director and supervisor. The pictures in the agreement are: "Secrets of the Frozen North," "Her Diary," "The Barbarians," "The Theater" and "Midnight Morals." Arrangements are also being made to synchronize all the films with the Filmophone system. American Co. to Make Sound Films in Australia Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — Production of talking and sound pictures is soon to be started in Australia by an unnamed American producer, advises a report to the M. P. Section of the Dept. of Commerce. It is understood that first will come newsreels with sound effects and that Australian short subjects may be filmed later. Bausback, Tobis Director Berlin— Heinrick Bausback has been appointed to the board of Tonbild Syndicate sound producer, known in the trade as Tobis. 1 for 30 in Hungary Vienna — The Hungarian kontingent law requires that one native fihn must be shown for every 30 of foreign origin. FILM DAILY CORRESPONDENTS IN WORLD CAPITALS FLASH OVERSEAS NEWS BV RADIO AND CABLE Week's Headlines PITTALUGA TO HANDLE B.I.P. PRODUCT IN ITALY London — Arthur Dent of British International Pictures, has closed with M. Pittaluga of Italy, for latter to distribute 10 of the 15 completed B.I. P. films as well as six others to be produced. In addition Pittaluga is to produce two Italian pictures which will be distributed here by B. I. P. Preparations are being made to equip the Pittaluga studios with Western Electric sound equpiment for the Italian productions. Jeffrey With B.I.P. London — R. E. Jeffrey, for the past six years connected with the British Broadcasting staff, has resigned to take charge of sound production department for British International. Monday United Artists to c.ury out all Loew and Paramount contracts, whether or not deal goes through with Warners. BrunswickBalke-Collender reported planning to enter industry on big scale; unsuccessful in bid for purchase of Pathe. Western Electric interchaiigeability policy in England same as in United States. Tuesday Western Electric sues Pacent Reproducer for alleged patent infringement; action reported first of series; Pacent denies. Hearst to continue to release films through Metro, E. B. Hatrick says. Wednesday Long protection and other trade practices benig probed by Dept. of Justice, report shows; five anti-trust cases involving industry pending. United Artists sells one-half interest in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles houses to Puiili.x; latter to operate. Thursday Federal grand jury at Los Angeles to probe alleged illegal combinations on Coast; Fox West Coast under scrutiny. Fox to make talkers available on discs. Friday Fox deals for New York independent houses going through. Boston exhibitor charges Netoco and six distributors with "freeze-out." Saturday Equity member drive is expected at coast studios. Fanchon and Marco route presentations in East. Financing is completed for Fischer houses. Western Electric files patent suit against Tobis.