The Film Daily (1929)

DAILY Friday, December 13, 1929 More Stringent New York Fire Regulations Expected (Continued from Page 1) partment and the district attorney's office Mayor Walker probably will sit in as an investigating magistrate when the reports are ready for hear ing in the next few days. Another investigation, reported in prospect, will deal with the storage of films by various companies throughout the city. Under presen regulations not more than 5,000 feet of film may be stored in a room that is not fireproof. A new development in the situation occurred yesterday, when John C. Flmn, Fathe vice-president, and H. F. Lally, stud.o manager, were arraigned on charges of second degree manslaughter "without designing £ effect death," which is the technical charge brought "when persons are killed in a building where 'explosive substances' are stored Benefit Show A midnight show for the benefit of the families of the three chorus girls who died in the Pathe studio fire will be given at the Imperial Theater, New York, tomorrow. in violation of legal requirements." The case was adjourned for hearing Dec. 19, with bail set at $15,000 each which was provided. Arthur Butler Graham, of Graham & Reynolds, and Frederic Coudert, Jr., are the attorneys for the defendants. Richard Stradling, erroneously added to reports of fatalities Wednesday, was reported to be doing fairly well in the Harlem hospital yesterday, although the nature of his burns has placed him in a critical condition. CLASS A HOLDERS SEEK TO EXAMINE SKOURAS BOOKS (Continued from Page 1) its support to the Hoover plan for stabilization of the Nations business and the continuance of prosperity. The plan has already been launched through Edward L. Klein, the association's president, who a week ago was in conference with the pTesidem of the U. S. Chamber -of Commerce, to whom he submitted an original poster drawingjnA slogan with a suggestion that it be adopted by national industries to aid in the Hoover program. The poster represent, a symbolic male fag T6 ^^eeTVhe'whell oftulinesT'Turn ^8"n VinSnt Trntta's art department at PStd,K>Kfe of his work and of business stabilization. All publicity cm nels such as the screen and the printed worn will be utilized to aid in bringing to the organS ?n making this a representative industry movement. Metzger is Re-elected By Indiana Exhibitors (Continued from Page 1) term starts Jan. 1 and continues for a year. Previous to his first term in this office, Metzger was president and general manager of the association. Film Tunes in Publix Hour A program ranging from grand opera to jazz will be offered during the Publix-Paramount hour over the Columbia chain Saturday night. Featured on the program will be musical numbers from "The Love Parade" and "Pointed Heels." Firt Destroys Mebane House Mebane, N. C. C. S. Parnell's Majestic has been destroyed by nre. (Continued from Page 1) its books to determine the value of their holdings. The petitioners allege that the Skouras brothers, Sprros P. Charles P. and George P. Skouras, owned a majority of the Class B stock until last January when they disposed of their holdings to Warners and that since then the latter have dominated the Skouras theaters, keeping the corporation out of the market for other pictures and causing depreciation of the Class A stock. The Skouras Bros. Enterprises, Inc., has 25,000 shares of Class A stock and 50,000 shares of Class B stock. Wired Houses Lead, 378 to 216, in Pittsburgh Area (Continued from Page 1) these West Virginia has 85, 54 of them wired and 30 unwired. This city has 46 theaters equipped and 30 silent. Western Electric leads all other systems in use in the district, with 105 installations. RCA has 30 equipments; Pacent, 77; Mellaphone, 36; DeForest, 15; Phototone, 12; Biophone, 20. Leslie W. Weir Dies In Hollywood Hospital W est Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — Leslie W. Weir, Western division manager for Pathe, died yesterday in the Hollywood Hospital. He suffered a ruptured appendix on Tuesday and failed to recover from an emergency operation. Talking Television System A system of television bringing talking pictures into the home has been developed in the Jenkins laboratories in Jersey City. The use of a new form of television receiver makes it possible to synchronize motion pictures to radio broadcasting it is stated. A four-inch screen is used. Good Company! The directory in the lobby of the Film Center reads like a roster of the leaders in the industry. Your name listed there will be in the company of organizations such as R. K. O. Pathe Universal First National United Artists Vitaphone Corp. Tiffany-Stahl Educational Pictures Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Exhibitors Poster Supply Co. And many others equally well known. A few units from 600 feet up are still available for immediate occupancy. Early application is advisable. FILM CENTER BLDG. "~ st. ora AVENUE 45™ 5T Designed for the film Industry. 74 windows to a floor. 3 street frontages. Near "L" and subway stations. Fireproof Vaults. Projection and Inspection Rooms. Unequalled shipping facilities. Exceptionally low insurance rates. Many more attractive feature* at no more rental. GROSS & BROWN COMPANY A PTTNT 270 MADISON AVE. Tel. Caledonia 7000 Call at the building or send for illustrated booklet FILM CENTER, Inc. Owners and Builders ABE N. ADELSON, President