The Film Daily (1934)

THE CODE AUTH. EXCUSED FROM WASH'N HEARING (Continued from Page 1) the Review Board, to be present were also understood to have postponed their appearance until the adjourned hearing is held at a later date. A number of independent exhibitors went to Washington last night, however, to file protests against some of the code's provisions at the hearing today. An I. T. 0. A. party including President Harry Brandt, Lou Blumenthal, Attorney Milton C. Wiseman and Charles Lewis made the trip from New York. No date has as yet been fixed for adjourned hearing. A spokesman for the Review Board notified Harold S. Bareford, chairman of the ninth Code Authority meeting, that the postponement has been granted. An explanation why the Code Authority failed to reply to the Review Board notification of the Washington hearing held last Monday was sent yesterday by John C. Flinn, executive secretary, to Samuel C. Henry, secretary of that body. It states that the communication was received at the Code Authority office at 9:30 a. m., March 26, the day of the hearing, due to typographical error in addressing the envelope. M. P. Research Council Lays Off Adult Films (.Continued from Page 1) hands on pictures for adults," it was indicated yesterday by William H. Short, director of the Council. The research work of the Council is to be continued, Short said. He declared that this work would probably be carried on about five years longer. "Imitation of Life" Postponed West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAI I.) Hollywood — "Imitation of Life" has been postponed until next season by Universal, and John M. Stahl will next direct Margaret Sullavan in "Little Man, What Now?" '20 Million Sweethearts' Pre-Release Warner's "20 Million Sweethearts," though not set for national release until May 26, is to have a special pre-release opening at a Broadway house shortly. Columbia Gets Wallace Smith Novel West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Columbia has acquired Wallace Smith's novel, "The Captain Hates the Sea." Lewis Milestone has been assigned to direct. Writer-Supervisor Deal On Paramount is understood to be negotiating with Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur to write originals and supervise their production on a profit-sharing basis. &&* DAILY Thursday, March 29, 1934 mi . RIALTO WITH PHIL M. DALY • • O THE DATE is Saturday, April 14 for the 1934 Reunion of the Motion Picture Club from 4 in the afternoon till 7:30 the splendiferous new bar will be baptized, initiated and inaugurated with a load of glamour and glitter befitting the occasion screen stars will preside as hosts and hostesses cocktail dispensers will include Gloria Swanson, Hope Hampton, George Raft, Fannie Brice, Polly Walters, Norma Terris, Nikita Balieff and Gladys Glad at 7 :30 the Reunion Dinner Dance will get under way with an elaborate entertainment featuring big stage and screen names at midnite will be held the "Buffet Supper of the Stars". executive committee in charge of the festivities consists of Jack Cohn, chairman, William Ferguson, Louis K. Sidney, Major Edward Bowes, Boris Morros, Si Seadler, William Brandt, Ed Alperson, Arnold Van Leer T T T • • • OVER IN Lunnon they are getting all excited over a story published by the Sunday "Dispatch" that an American combine is trying to grab British Broadcasting away from B.B.C the article intimates that will explain why Harley Clarke and David Sarnoff paid recent visits to Fog City and that Roxy's plans for a Radio City over there is connected with the scheme one theory is that the American interests intend to get hold of the British broadcasting and commercialize it the same as it is on this side through their control of Edmundson's, the great electrical combine which is capitalized with U. S. dough And now Billy Ferguson has been made a Kentucky Colonel but he heard a rumor that there are dues attached, so he is getting ready to return his commission as soon as he verifies it Bill sez if it involves dough, he is satisfied to remain a private Vincent Trotta has been given charge of the Poster Dep't at Pai-amount in addition to his Art Dep't well, they picked the Right Guy T T T • • • A COMMITTEE of consultants on the N.V.A. annual drive was appointed yesterday by A. P. Waxman, chairman the members are John Dowd, Oscar Doob, Sid Davidson, Alex Moss, Irene Thirer, Ed Mclnnerny, Arthur Jeffery, Monte Proser, Bessie Mack, Morris Kinzler, Stockton Leigh, Terry Turner, Alex Gottlieb T T T • • • A SPECIAL showing of "Little Women" at the RKO Center theater on Monday will be attended by 1500 Catholic Sisters of the metropolitan territory Three different air programs featuring M-G-M's "Riptide" will be heard this evening one over WABC from California, the Rudy Vallee hour on WEAF, and the Kraft Phoenix hour over WEAF. . . After the "Wild Cargo" run at the Music Hall, Frank Buck will appear at the Palace, Chicago, the Palace, Cleveland, and the Melba, Dallas from there he will go to Los Angeles T T T • • • DENIALS seem to be in order from Paramount they deny that they are planning to produce a film based on the life of the outlaw, John Dillinger also denied is the report that "I Love An Actress" is based on the romance of Gregory Ratoff and Eugenie Leontovich Charles Rogers will produce this pix for Paramount Robert Montgomery will occupy the State Box Friday eve at the Capitol to see himself in "Riptide" T T T • • • BECAUSE HE feels he is being "typed" by Hollywood producers, Irving Pichel will come to New York this fall to start all over again on the stage and prove that he can handle a wide type of roles The American Federation of Actors held a rally last night> at the Biltmore theater to formally receive a charter of affiliation with the American Federation of Labor a host of prominent speakers participated Paul Dullzell made the presentation « « « » » » FRANKLIN AND SELWYN ON LONDON SHOW DEAL (Continued from Page 1) ard's "Conversation Piece," both now running in London. Franklin also will arrange details in connection with Elizabeth Bergner's film appearances over here. While on the coast, Franklin discussed with Fox the possible Broadway staging of "White Horse Inn." MPTOA Delegates to Get Reception at the Border (Continued from Page 1) them to a border show. In the twohour stopover there will be a visit to Juarez in Old Mexico. M.P.T.O. A. headquarters yesterday called attention again to the fact that in order to get the reduced rate railroad tickets an identification certificate must be obtained from the national organization. 31 Midwest Theaters Install High Fidelity Kansas City — Installation of RCA Victor Photophone High Fidelity sound equipment in 31 houses in this area is reported by L. B. Mace, Photophone representative at St. Louis. Houses are: Palace, Pana, 111.; Shady Oak, Clayton, Mo.; Roxy, Mounds, 111.; Mary Dale, Cardwell, Mo.; Academy. Ironton, Mo.; St. Louis, Longwood and Globe, St. Louis, Homersville, Hornersville, Mo.; Gem, St. Johns, Mo.; Liberty, Maiden, Mo.; Regal, Elvins, Mo.; Crocker, Crocker, Mo.; Temple, Fer» guson, Mo.; Rialto, Granite City, 111.; New Orris, St. Genevieve, Mo.; Mansfield, Mansfield. Mo.; Marvel, Carlinville, 111.; Grand, Hillsboro, 111. ; Palace, Johnson City, 111. ; American, Mt. Carmel, 111.; Ellis, Olney, Til.; Mattoon, Mattoon. 111.; Garden, Arthur. 111.; Rialto. Peoria. 111.; Orpheum and Maiestic, Springfield, 111.; Ada. Monmouth. 111.: Park, Valley Park, Mo.; Roxy. Blytheville, Ark.; Roxy, Earlington, Ky. ; Regal, Wellv ville. Mo. Boards Satisfy St. Louis MPTO St. Louis — A meeting of the M. P. T. O. will be held this afternoon in the Fox screening room to discuss the mechanics of the local grievance and clearance and zoning boards, personnel of which is reported to be entirely satisfactory to exhibitors here. Fred Wehrenberg will preside. Warner Baxter Bob Sisk Joseph Cawthorn Arthur Caesar J. E. Otterson