The Film Daily (1933)

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1933 Vol.LXIV, No. 72 Wed., Dec. 27, 1933 Price 5 Cents JOHN W. ALICOATE Editor and Publisher Published daily except Sundays and Holidays at 1650 Broadway, New York, N. Y., by Wid's Films and Film Folk, Inc. J. W. Alicoate, President, Editor and Publisher; Donald M. Mersereau, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager; Arthur W. Eddy, Associate Editor; Don Carle Gillette, Managing Editor. Entered as second class matter, May 21, 1918, at the post-office at New York, N. Y., under the act of March 3, 1879. Terms (Postage free) United States outside of Greater New York $10.00 one year; 6 months, $5.00; 3 months, $3.00. Foreign, $15.00. Subscriber should remit with order. Address all communications to THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York, N. Y., Phone, Circle 7-4736, 7-4737, 7-4738, 7-4739. Cable Address: Filmday, New York. Hollywood. California— Ralph Wilk, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., Phone Granite 6607. London — Ernest W. Fredman, The Film Renter, 89-91 Wardour St., W. I. 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PRODUCE EXCHANGE SECURITIES Para. Publix 1 3/4 1 1/2 1 Vi — Va Gus Coates Acquires House New Orleans — Gus Coates, former Publix manager, has taken over the Gentilly from Bob Kelly. Detroit Bans Nudist Films Detroit — By order of Royal S. Baker, police censor, no more nudist films will be permitted here. Recent showings of such pictures brought numerous complaints, Baker said. 25 Pictures to be Made In Mexico, Says Gould (Continued from Page 1) tures in Mexico, told The Film Daily yesterday. "Out of about 600 theaters in the Republic of Mexico, 400 are wired and open," Gould said. "The natives want Spanish language pictures and will fill the theaters wherever they are played. Super-imposed Spanish titles on American made films are gradually gaining in popularity, but they will never supplant in favor the films made in Mexico." Before coming to New York last week, Gould supervised the opening of United Artists' Porto Rico branch office with Lester Sussman in charge. Gould will remain here to confer with Arthur Kelly, head of the U. A. foreign department, who is expected from Europe next week. Diversification Needed, Declares Walter Wanger (Continued from Page 1) understood to have been renewed for another year. He plans to remain in New York until next week, seeing shows and generally looking over story material. Denny, LaPlante to Work In Warner British Films West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante have been signed by Warners to co-star in a feature and then to star singly in two other productions, all to be made at Warner's London studios under the supervision of Irving Asher, who is now here conferring with Jack L. Warner. Schooler Ends Year's Run at Roxy Dave Schooler will conclude his record 51-week engagement as master of ceremonies at the Roxy on Jan. 4. He plans a short vacation before announcing his future plans. 2 Gaumont-British Bookings "The Ghoul," Gaumont-British thriller, has been booked for the Rialto following "Man's Castle," which opens Friday. "I Was a Spy," another G-B, will play the Roxy at about the some time. Party for Gene Raymond Gene Raymond, whose new picture, "Flying Down to Rio," is now at the Music Hall, will be guest of honor at a cocktail party from 4 to 7 o'clock this afternoon in the South Room of the Warwick Hotel. J. E. Scoville Out of Hospital Cleveland — J. E. Scoville of the Scoville, Essick and Reif circuit, who has been ill for the past two months, is home from the hospital and reported convalescing. M. P. Federation Meets Tonight General meeting of the Federation of the M. P. Industry takes place at 8:30 o'clock tonight at the Park Central Hotel. First Commitment Made For '34 Relief Fund Drive (Continued from Page 1) first commitment for the 1934 Fund drive was announced yesterday by Charlie Golembe, owner of The Morningside, Hurleyville, N. Y., where many film folk find relaxation and delectable meals throughout the year. Through the cooperation of Martin Starr, former film exploiteer and now manager of national beauty contests, Golembe will donate a "substantial sum" from the proceeds of a reunion of film folks to be held at his hostelry sometime in February. It'll be a swell turnout and the money for the Fund will help many who today are enjoying good fortune, but who through circumstance will meet with misfortune and look to this great charity for a new start. 17 More Opening Set On "Roman Scandals" Eddie Cantor in "Roman Scandals," Samuel Goldwyn production, has been set by United Artists to open in 17 more situations the week of Dec. 28. Cities include Rochester, Baltimore, New Haven, Boston, St. Louis, Harrisburg, Stamford, Columbus, Montreal, Fon du Lac, Denver, Hartford, Meriden, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Worcester and Springfield. Picture already has opened in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Portland, Philadelphia and Chicago. Eddie Sutherland Seriously 111 West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Eddie Sutherland, who underwent an operation Sunday for a long ailment after being stricken with pneumonia Saturday night, was reported still in a serious condition yesterday. S. K. Decker on Coast Detroit — S. K. Decker, manager of Excellent Pictures, has left for the Coast. He returns in February. William Flemion takes charge of the branch in Decker's absence. Lefton Named for Board Cleveland — A petition urging the appointment of Nat L. Lefton of Monogram as a member of the local zoning and grievance committee has been forwarded to the members of the code authority. Roxy Books Three Universals After viewing them on the coast, Harry Arthur, operator of the Roxy, wired his associates in New York to set in three Universal pictures, "By Candlelight," "Madame Spy" and "Cross Country Cruise." Blanche Friderici Dead West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Blanche Friderici, 55, veteran character actress of the stage and screen, died Sunday at Visalia while en route with her husband, Donald Campbell, to Grant National Park for the holidays. .oming an d G oing PAT GARYN left last night for a ten day vacation in Florida. RICHARD WALLACE has returned to the coast after a visit in New York. TALLULAH BANKHEAD is recuperating at the home of her parents in Jasper, Ala., before returning to New York. CARLOS GARDEL, popular Argentine actor, who has appeared in Paramount pictures, arrives in New York today on the Champlain for a series of broadcasts. Franklin and Moss In New Film Venture (Continued from Page 1) made by the proposed company itself, under supervision of M. H. Hoffman, according to plans now under consideration. The remaining eight would be purchased. Both Moss and Franklin are reported planning to finance the company. Johnson Says Lowell Doesn't Grasp Code (Continued from Page 1) misunderstands the purpose of the code. Johnson said he expects to write Lowell a second letter in a few days urging him to accept the code post. If Lowell still refuses, another appointee will be named. Sunday Shows Made Permanent Benton, 111. — Judge Robert Cook of Herrin has made permanent an injunction restraining the authorities from enforcing a city ordinance prohibiting Sunday shows. Cantor Sets Aldine Record for Day Philadelphia — A new one-day record at the Aldine has been set by Eddie Cantor's "Roman Scandals," Goldwyn musical released by U. A. 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