The Film Daily (1944)

Jay, August 7, 1944 "«?$ DAILY tig Berlin Tunes <e In Controversy ;ed as of Wednesday last, forotice was served by Irving Beric, and Saul H. Bornstein, secy-treasurer of the corporation, Irving Berlin, personally, denyjhe latter's claim that he has H to continue to grant the cordon the right to publish music iosed by himself, and further ng his right, power and authorto do, it was revealed on Fri March 14, 1944, Berlin, who lipent most of the intervening overseas, made written demand ,ve Irving Berlin, Inc., disconthe use of his name as part of rporate title and to change its rate name within six months, 0 have the officers of the corion execute an agreement with for the discontinuance of the f his name in firm's title, ostein, acting in behalf of the and his own interest in it, as in the notice that any attempt •rlin or through others to pubr grant any other such rights e famous composer's composiwill be resisted "to the fullest t of the law." stake in the potential litigas not only the status of pube: rights, but also the copy; covering Berlin music and since the inception of Irving i, Inc., assumed to be June 1, the date of the basic agreebetween Bornstein and Berlin, ler with their associate, Winssince deceased, and whose in was acquired on a pro rata by Bornstein and Berlin, •resenting the corporation and tein is the law firm of Schwartz ohlich, while Berlin is repre 1 by O'Brien' Driscoll & Raf More Connecticut ses Closed as Unsafe ;. tf ord, Conn. — Total of theaters as a result of a check-up un len since the circus fire disas s been increased to four. Latest js to have their certificates of Iival withdrawn are the Empire, London, and the Gem, NaugaflEdward J. Hickey, state police Jissioner, revealed. Theaters prdered closed because of "conb which make their use as of public assembly hazardous." ston Signs Milestone 'roducer-Director Pact oast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY lywood — Samuel Bronston has I Lewis Milestone to an excluproducer-director contract, ■one and Bronston are looking Dlays and literary properties. REVIEWS Of SHORT SUBJECTS "Spinning A Yarn" (Person Oddity) Universal 10 mins. Mild Five personalities make up the variety of subjects that have been spun into this one. Heading the list is Mrs. Ossie Foster whose non-commercial hobby is that of spinning and weaving yarn from the clippings of Samoyed dogs. C. V. Barton adds a coyote for a household pet to this oddity. Olga Mareau, five years old, gives some display of tumbling talent which was prompted by some visits to the circus. Leon Brin shows off a unique bottle collection; and finally Leonard Jones, a boy sculptor, exhibits some of his work in the backyard of his home. "Fish Fry" (Walter Lantz Cartune) Universal 7 mins. Very Amusing Clever situation well animated, against a pleasing Technicolor background, points this up as one of the better Andy Panda cartoons. Andy buys a pet goldfish which looks mighty appetizing to a tom-cat. The fish does some very funny bits in eluding the cat until the cat is finally thwarted by the bulldog owner of. the pet shop. "Midnight Melodies" Universal 15 mins. Entertaining Features Matty Malneck and his Orchestra, and Connie Haines and the Smart Set sharing honors with some special vocal arrangements. Outstanding musical numbers of the group were "Volga Boatman," played in the Malneck manner; "Little Brown Jug" which Connie delivers in pleasing style; and "Brother John" as sung by the Smart Set, made up of three girls and a boy accompanist. Report Sears and Rank Near Pact in UA Deal The proposed deal whereby United Artists would distribute eight of J. Arthur Rank's top productions was reported close to consummation on Friday, as Grad Sears, UA vicepresident, and Rank neared the end of their negotiations in London. Sears and David Coplan, UA managing director in England, are due to return to New York this week. 20th-Fox Informal Sales Conferences Close Here A series of informal sales conferences of 20th-Fox home office executives and all of the company's division, district and branch managers from every section of the country except the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast territories closed on Friday at the Hotel Astor. Conferees from out of town pulled out for home immediately following the close of the final session. * SERIAL * "Raiders of Ghost City" (Serial — 13 Chapters) Universal 20 mins. Well-Produced Action Drama Designed primarily for juvenile audiences, the special attention given to production quality, casting and direction lifts this one into an adult interest category, with plenty of logical, thrilling, anti-climaxes to keep them coming back for the continuity. An excellent musical score for the action background is effectively played. Dennis Moore, Wanda McKay, Lionel Atwill, Regis Toomey, Joe Sawyer, and Addison Richards are some of the more familiar names who head a huge supporting cast. The story has to do with the wiping out of a gang of thieves who pose as die-hard Confederates and raid gold shipments in California at the close of the Civil War. Rep. Closes Deal with Golden State, T. and D„ Jr. San Francisco — Closing of a deal for Republic's new program with the Golden State and the T. and D., Jr., enterprises, operating 90 houses in Northern California, was announced on Friday by J. R. Grainger, president and general sales manager of the film company. Representing Republic were Grainger, Western District Sales Manager Francis A. Bateman, and San Francisco Branch Manager Sid Weisbaum. R. A. McNeil represented Golden State and M. A. Naify the T. and D., Jr., circuit. 11 New Pictures Start, Making 48 Shooting West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Eleven new pictures are scheduled to go into production today, making a total of 48 shooting. Dividend Declared by RCA RCA on Friday declared a dividend of 87% cents per share on the outstanding $3.50 cumulative first preferred stock of the company for the third quarter. The dividend is payable Oct. 2 to stockholders of record Sept. 8. Make WB Short in Mexico Mexico City — Lewis Lewyn, Warner Bros, short subject producer working under Gordon Hollingshead, arrives here today to make final arrangements for filming of "Musical Mexico." Browne Resigns from IATSE Chicago — George E. Browne, former IATSE president now in Sandstone Federal prison, has resigned his membership in the Chicago Stagehands' Union. BRANDT HEADS 6TH WAR LOAN Next Drive to Be Directed By Leading Independents (Continued from Page II hibitors. The co-chairmen and other officers of the drive are expected to be announced next week. The Sixth War Loan will run from Armistice Day, Nov. 11, to Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7. Quotas have not yet been announced. Ted Gamble of the Treasury Department will confer with campaign leaders next week in New York. Reports of the Fifth War Loan campaign, conducted under R. J. O'Donnell, are now being compiled by Joseph Kinsky, Campaign Coordinator. New Approach is Seen To Manpower Problem (Continued from Page 1) lem, with all necessary figures, will be sent to Paul McNutt, WMC director, in Washington. The presentation will be made either personally by a WAC committee or be sent by mail from New York, The new data is expected to have the desired effect on the WMC and to offset the unfruitful meeting between McNutt and a WAC commit Honor Milwaukee Kids Who Sold Most Bonds Milwaukee — Allen M. Kulakow, 12, and Larry J. Trayser, 14, were appointed honorary mayor and president of common council for a dey respectively as winners of a Fifth War Loan Bond stunt under the direction of Louis W. Orlove, chairman of the Milwaukee County children's Bond premieres of the motion picture division of WAC. Kulakow sold 64 Bonds and Trayser 63. As part of the ceremonies the youthful winners were tendered a luncheon at the Elks Club by Mayor John L. Bohn with the guests including J. M. Greenberg, co-ordinator of the City Council's civilian defense program; Milton J. McGuire, president of the common council; Ira A. Bickhart, executive secretary to Mayor Bohn; Joseph B. Swiderski, assistant secretary; Orlove and Duke Hickey, MPPDA field representative. "Fortress Japan" Aug. 10 World in Action's new issue, "Fortress Japan" will be released nationally by United Artists on August 10th. It includes many captured Japanese films which present for the first time authentic pictures of the Jap homefront today. "Kismet" for Astor "Kismet," starring Ronald Colman with Marlene Dietrich, is set to open at the Astor, Aug. 22, following a nine-week run of "Bathing Beauty." m