The Film Daily (1937)

1 THE -Z&*\ DAILY Tuesday, July 13, 1937 GN EUROPEAN DEALS SET BY BARNSTYN {Continued from Page 1) all continental sales from its Paris headquatrers. He appointed B. J. Gottlieb, formerly with M-G-M and other companies, as manager. Barnstyn also named Fred Fletcher, associated with various American major outfits, as London manager for Grand National. Anthony Nunes was named Gottlieb's assistant at Paris. Reginald Baker, director of Associated British Film Distributors, which handles Grand National films in England, is due in New York Aug. 14, stated Barnstyn, who plans a coast trip in September. Balaban, Griffis Deny Studio Deal with RKO {Continued from Page 1) yet been definitely decided upon, stated both executives. Paramount is turning out its best pictures in 10 years, said Griffis. Negative costs were discussed in a general way, he said, and described the matter as "Hollywood's chief subject." "I have seen the best production line-up that I ever have seen in many years in the show business", said Balaban. "Theaters and the motion picture industry can depend on a banner 1937-38 business." Several possible building sites for a new Paramount studio were visited by Balaban, Zukor, Griffis, LeBaron, W. C. Cokell, treasurer of the company and George L. Bagnall, assistant treasurer. "No definite decision on an expansion plan has been reached", said Balaban. "We naturally are interested in a possible building program and looked over several sites." Hadley Replaces Cocks Akron, 0. — James Hadley has been named manager of Warners' Strand here succeeding Harvey Cocks, who becomes manager of the Quimby theaters at Ft. Wayne, Ind. Hadley had been assistant at the Strand for the past two years. Irving S. Melcher Dead Milwaukee, Wis. — Irving S. Melcher, 34, Dallas Tex. exhibitor, died here while visiting his parents. Besides his parents, Melcher is survived by a sister and two brothers. Burial was in Milwaukee. Sentenced to See Film Miami — A group of reckless drivers brought up before the local court were sentenced to see "The Devil Drives," a current attraction then playing. The sentences imposed by the judge was to sit through the play a certain number of times. NEWS of the DAY Mass. Legislator Would Ban "Sugar-Coated" Star Names Boston — Rep. Francis X. Coyne is drafting a bill for the Massachusetts Legislature introduction of which, if enacted into law, will require film players to use their real, rather than "sugar-coated" names. Says Coyne: "Entertainers come to us wrapped in the names of nobility to hide the fact that they were born in Brooklyn or in sight of the New York elevated." Lincoln, Neb. — Leland Mischnick, former manager of the Westland Theaters in Pueblo and now with their Kiva here, resigned this week to take a managerial post at Superior, Neb. The two theaters there, owned by William F. Youngclaus, of Grand Island, Neb. are the Sterling and the Lyric. Youngclaus has two other houses in GI, the Island and the Empress. Mischnick's deal starts August 1, and he's on a salary and percentage arrangement. Taking his place at the Kiva as house manager is Allen Hendricks, who came up recently from Texas. Lincoln, Neb. — Ike Hoig, former manager of the Orpheum here, is now located at the Trail, Colorado Springs, Colo. It's a new house, an 800-seater, and a member of the J. H. Cooper Enterprises. Boston — Director George Kraska of the Fine Arts Theater here, announces that for the first time in the Theater's history a picture is having a return engagement. "Cloistered," which had a 16 week run early in the fall will start an indefinite run July 14. Milton, Fla.— The Ritz has been remodeled and will be formally reopened during July. J. E. Hall and J. 0. Smith are the owners. Orlando, Fla. — Sparks has purchased the Lincoln and the Strand theaters, negro houses. Plans are under way for considerable remodeling of the Strand which has been temporarily closed. Boston — Marjory Adams, dramatic editor for the Boston Globe is due back this week from vacationing in Nova Scotia. Elmwood Park, 111. — The Montclare Theater, under Will Cheruhas' management, has installed a new cooling system. Chicago — "Bunny" Ryan of the Pantheon Theater of the B. and K. group, has left to join the salvage crew trying to raise the Lusitania off the Irish coast. Merrill, Wis. — The Cosmo here is staging a greater movie season club contest. Kenosha, Wis. — Joyce-Janis Christensen, cashier at the Kenosha Theater here, has married Bernard L. Brenaman. Boston — M. & P. Theaters are reported to be making plans to open the Majestic, one time Musical and Road show house, in September to grind runs for subsequent films. The house has been dark for the past two years with execption of several road show films and more recently used for four weeks by Federal Theater projects. It has also been reported that Fred Leiberman is negotiating to take over the Repertory Theater to operate on the same policy as the Tremont with subsequent films. Lake Worth, Fla.— The Sparks theater organization is announcing that a new theater will be built in the Lake Worth area before the opening of the winter season. Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood are also scheduled for new houses before next season. Orlando, Fla.— The Beacham Theater is to have $10,000 worth of new seats installed immediately, according to an announcement by Vernon Hunter, city manager for Sparks. The new $20,000 air conditioning equipment is being installed and will be completed sometime this month. Miami — Fred Lohner, former manager of the Rosetta, has been transferred to the Flagler, a Wometco house. Palm Beach — Florida Theater is being equipped with air conditioning apparatus. R. R. Thomas, district supervisor states the building will be conditioned before the end of July. Palm Beach — The old Stanley is being remodeled and the program calls for new chairs and Mirrophonic sound equipment. The theater is to be re-named the "Palace." Des Moines, la. — The Central States Theater Corp. has opened its new Capitol, 700-seat house in Burlington. Harold Lynn, formerly manager of the Iowa in Burlington, is manager. Superior, Wis. — Pettingill Theater Co. has filed articles of incorporation here with a $100,000 capitalization. Incorporators are R. J. Pettingill, John Pettingill and L. R. McPherson. Excavation work on the firm's new theater has been started and the house is expected to be completed about Aug. 25. CONFER TOMORROW Q M0REEXGHAN6EPAGTS (Continued from Page 1) tracts are expected to be forwarded to exchange managers by unions in those cities shortlv. New Orleans local is asking time and a half for overtime in addition to the 40-hour week and wage increases in several classifications. Detroit is asking for overtime on a pro-rata basis. Heretofore in both cities, overtime has been unpaid. Bookers have declined to join the exchange employes union in New Orleans to date. All theatrical sound engineers in Michigan, a total of 29, have applied for admission into the IATSE according to Roger Kennedy, vice president. K. C. Projectionist Union Pact Ready for Signature Kansas City, Mo. — Terms for the two-year contract between operators Local 170 and approximately 40 Fox Midwest and Independent houses were agreed upon at a meeting attended by Claude Cessna, union business agent, Jay Means, Emanuel Rolsky, Ed Dubinsky and C. A. Schultz, representing the independents, and Lon Cox for Fox. Contracts calling for one year at present rate with five per cent increase for second year will be drawn up and signed this week. With one man in booth for most suburban houses, scale is graded according to size and admission with $45.75 minimum for week of 35J4 hours, regular rate for overtime up to midnight, and time and one-half thereafter. Union officials are attempting to work out a contract with houses heretofore non-union. Kallet Theaters Victorious in Utica's Bank Night Test Utica, N. Y. — A no cause for action decision by Justice Walter M. Dowling ended this city's first Bank Night suit, brought by Mrs. Margaret McEvoy against Kallet Theaters, Inc., of Oneida, operating the Orpheum Theater. Mrs. McEvoy sued, claiming she was entitled to a Bank Night award on the night of June 8. Theater contended that Mrs. McEvoy did not reach the inside of the theater until after the Bank Night had been declared closed. Suit was generally regarded as test case, and establishes a precedent that all persons who register for Bank NiffM must comply with the rules. French Industry's Church Paris (By Cable) — French film companies will erect a church, the Notre Dame of Cinema, at Joinville-le-Pont.