The Film Daily (1939)

20 3*t DAILY Thursday, February 9, Gallardo to Halt Bank -Rolling of Mexican Produce Financier to Establish His Own Producing and Distributing Firm By MARCO-AURELIO GALINDO FILM DAILY Staff Correspondent Mexico City — Native indie production faces a severe blow as a result of the announced decision of Roberto Gallardo to withdraw from financing to devote his resources to establish his own producing and distributing company. Gallardo, from the beginning has been regarded as the financial mainstay of many small Mexican producing organizations. In return for his advances for production he received the Central and South American rights. Gallardo in his new enterprise will have as associates Enrique Solis, formerly Secretary General of the Union of Motion Picture Studio Workers of Mexico and Alberto Monroy. New concern, which is operating as Compania Productora y Distribuidora Mexicana de Peliculas (Mexican Motion Picture Producing and Distributing Company, is already shooting its initial effort, "Una Luz en mi Camino" (A Light on the Road) and has announced its plans for the production this year of from 12 to 18 pictures. About 20 films have been completed in native studios in the last three months and are pending for release here. Lineup includes: Raphael J. Seville's production of "Luna Criolla" (Creole Moon) for his own Rex Films, with Vincente Orona, Lucy Delgado, Carlos Lopez Montezuma and Joaquin Paradave; "Juntos pero no Revueltos," produced by Alfonso Sanchez Tello y Cia. under Fernando Rivero's direction, and with Rafael Falcon, Susana Guizar and Agustin Isunza; "Juan sin Miedo" (Fearless Juan), also produced by Alfonso Sanchez Tello y Cia. and starring Juan Silveti, former ace bull-fighter in his first screen appearance; Producciones Juan Pezet's "El Cobarde" (The Coward), which Rene Cardona directed, with Julian Soler, Adria Delhort, Josefina Escobedo and Antonio R. Frausto; Producciones Amador's "La Cancion del Huerfano" (The Orphan's Song), with Ernesto Velazquez, Lucha Maria Avila, Leopoldo Ortin, Jr. and Eduardo Vivas, and directed by Manuel R. Ojeda; Guz Aguila Films' "El Gaucho Mujica" (Gaucho Mujica), with Vincente Padula, Estela Inda, Amparo Arozamena and Enrique Cancino, What? l\o Free Lunch? Racine, Wis. — La Temple the Magician, two feature pictures and the choice of two soup dishes or three sunburst saucers to the ladies was advertised by the Rex Theater here, ail for a dime admission. Congo Shorts for N. Y. World's Fair Brussels (By Cable) — The Ministry of Colonies has voted 1,000,000 francs for the production of four short subjects dealing with progress in the Congo. At least two of the shorts, it is stated, will be shown at the New York World's Fair. Versions will be made in English, French and Flemish. Henri Storck, Andre Cauvin, Genval and Charles de Kekeleire, outstanding directors, have been engaged to make the shorts. French Film Schedule Set I British to Show Films For New York World's Fair 26 Weeks at World's Fair Paris (By Cable)— The schedule of French documentary films for showing at the French Pavilion at the New York World's Fair is now definitely set. Contracts have been signed and production started under supervision of some of France's best known directors. Under the auspices of the Chamber syndical, the following eight films will be prepared: "Rues de Paris," with Jacques Feyder-J. C. Bernard in charge; "Elegances," Marcel L'HerbierAtlantic Film ; "Solutions Francaise," M. CarneJean Painleve; "La Jeune Fille de France," Allregret-Et. Lallier; "Profils de France," Abel Gance-Tedesco; "Le Vie d'Une Petite Ville de France," Rene ClairAtlantic Film; "Artists et Artisans," Jean Renoir; "Payasans de France," Julie-Duvivier-J. C. Bernard. Under the auspices of the Co-operative des Artisans d'art du cinema: "France, Carrefour du Monde," J. Epstein and Rene Lucot in collaboration with M. F. Champly; "Made in France," Jacques Ber and Pierre Lafond; "Violins d'lngres," Brunius and Labrousse; "La France dans le Monde," Marcel Ichac and Ruffin. Three films to be produced by private initiative for the Fair, and agreed to by the commission in charge: "Fetes de France" (Folklore), M. M. Leenhardt and Zuber, with the co-operation of G. H. Riviere, director of the Musee de 1'Homme; "La Cite Universitaire de Paris," Guy Grand; and "L'Orgue," Maurice Cloche and La Compagnie des Grands Artistes Internationaux. Swedes Planning to Send Feature for World's Fair Stockholm (By Cable)— The SF film, "Gubben Kommer" ("The Old Man Returns") will, it is anticipated, because of its success here, be sent to New York next summer for showing at the World's Fair. The pioneer Swedish director, Victor Sjostrom, makes his debut as an actor by playing the principal role in the film. and megaphoned by Guz Aguila; Grovas y Cia. and Oro Films' "Cada Loco con su Tema," with Enrique Herrera, Gloria Marin, Joaquin Pardave and Antonio R. Frausto, and which Juan Bustillo Oro directed; Producciones Hnos. Soria's "Su Negra" (His Girl), with Fernando Soler, Arturo de Cordova, Mary Lopez London (By Cable) — Great Britain will show films pertaining to the U. K., its life, scenery and activities for 26 weeks at the British Pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Already more than 200 documentaries and short subjects have been listed from which to select those films deemed appropriate. Difficulty is being experienced, however, in obtaining feature pictures for the Fair and the FBI has sent a letter to all British producers asking them to select features on their schedules which they deem typical of British life and suitable for showing at the Fair. Final and official statement on British film participation in the Fair will be announced, it is stated, within a few weeks by R. S. Hudson, parliamentary secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade. Nazi Film Festival Will Counter N. Y. World Fair Berlin (By Cable)— The Reichskammer will organize next summer a great movie festival as a counter attraction to the New York World's Fair. It will be staged in conjunction with the theatrical and music festivals. The Reichskammer has begun an intensive propaganda in favor of these festivals and will offer special inducements to foreign visitors. Special privileges will also be accorded those visitors desiring to attend the Salzburg festival. 55th St. to Reopen Music Film Festival will be staged by the 55th St. Playhouse over a four-week period starting Saturday with 16 pictures scheduled to be shown. House reopens after being closed several weeks with Harold Neuberger as manager. and Alberto Marti, and directed by Gabriel Soria; and Producciones Aztala's second venture, "El Cementerio de las Aguilas" (Where the Eagles Fell), which Luis Lezama megaphoned from an original story based on an episode in the MexicanAmerican war of 1847, with Jorge Negrete, Margarita Mora, Sylvia Cardel and Adela Jaloma topping the cast. Mexinema, recently organized producing company, has just finished editing its initial pix "El Circo Tragico" (The Tragic Circus), which has Eduardo Vivas and Gaby Macias in the top parts and which Manuel R. Ojeda directed. BONDY WILL FILE RK OK ORDER TOMORRf (Continued from Page 1) filed with the clerk in Federal G tomorrow at 3 p.m., just a half \ prior to the scheduled hearing Room 506, is expected to be pror ly signed by Judge William Boil In all probability, signautre wil affixed in time for the annoui ment of the effectuation of the firming step to be made at the h<j ing. The document declares: "The n ter having duly come on and h argued, it is ordered, adjudged J decreed, and the Court does findl follows: (1) By order dated Jan.! 1939, this Court has duly made fi 1 ings as therein stated which hereby reiterated and again fou ] (2) The Plan of Reorganization 1 proved by such order dated Jan. I 1939 and therein described, has b 1 consented to and accepted in w ing prior to the date of this ore as required by the provisions of s j division (e) clause (1) of Sect I 77B of Chapter VIII, as amenc of the Act entitled 'An Act to est lish a uniform system of bankrup throughout the United States,' proved July 1, 1898. by or on bel of creditors of the Debtor hold more than two-thirds in amount I the claims of each class wh ] claims have been allowed and affected by the said Plan and by : on behalf of stockholders of the D tor holding a majority of its comn stock; and such acceptances hi been duly filed herein; (3) Said P approved as aforesaid is hereby c I firmed." A list of the new directors, si gested for the RKO (new compai is also expected to be submitted announced at tomorrow's heari. Observers, who have concerned the selves closely with the many ram cations of the RKO proceedings, serted privately yesterday that l new board is expected to be "fli ible," and that doubt exists as whether some of those who hi, been mentioned from time to ti| as possible directors will acc»: nominations to serve. It was also declared by observi that the Schein Group will doubtltj insist on representation, and, f' ther that the personnel of the bos selected will not necessarily rem! intact over any considerable peril Punjab Censor Board Lahore, India (By Cable) — The government of the Punjab has named film censor board of 12 members to hold office for three years. Commissioner of the Lahore Division, director of the information bureau, director of public instruction and the police commissioner will be ex-efficio members.