The Film Daily (1944)

TM DAILY Tuesday, September 5, Arbitration Legal, Courts Have Ruled (Continued from Page 1) that the American Arbitration Association, the tribunals and the arbitration system were unlawful. Because of the specialized nature of arbitration under the decree, there has been some speculation in film circles as to whether Arthur has a case. In 1932, Charles Evans Hughes, chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, upheld the constitutionality of the U. S. Arbitration Act in the matter of Marine Transit Co. vs. Dreyfuss (284-U. S.-263). The New York arbitration law was upheld in 1921 by Chief Judge Cardozo, who later became a member of the U. S. Supreme Court. He ruled on the legality of arbitration in the matter of Berkovitz vs. Arbib & Moulberg (230-N. Y.-261). Under the arbitration law of Missouri, the state in which the pending action will be heard, there is no provision which makes valid the arbitration of "future disputes." If Arthur's contemplated test of the constitutionality of decree arbitration should result in his favor, industry executives see far-reaching effects on all arbitration. The consensus is, however, that decree arbitration, while confined to certain limitations, comes within the scope of arbitration as recognized by the courts. Interveners Appeal Saugus Case Award (Continued from Page 1) held by houses in Maiden and Melrose over the Saugus. The appealing iritervenors are New England Theaters, Inc., Middlesex Amusement Corp. and Melrose Theater Co., Inc. The arbitrator found that the biggest competitors of the complainant were the Lynn houses and that competition to a lesser degree existed with Melrose and Maiden. Potrykusof Killed in Action Chicago — Jerome Potrykusof, 20, ^ former Bell & Howell employe, is reported killed in action in the Italian war zone by the War Dept. Isabel Irving Dies Nantucket — Isabel Irving, 73, famous stage actress, died here Friday. SYWA to Start in 33 Aee Loetv's Theaters SYWA has been set for engagements this month in 33 key city ace Loew theaters, the Selznick pic breaking in 12 cities on the 14th with the others to follow, it was announced at the week-end by UA's Carl Leserman. Clearing Boards of War Revamp Programs to Pace War Tempo (Continued from Page 1) egy for war pix in release, with moves as well to push ahead the release date of others. RKO, is is understood, will do the latter with "The Master Race," now in its final stages of production. Survey shows the present status of war pix by companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" is waiting for a release date. In production: "The Clock." "The Cloud Busters," and "Women In Uniform." In the story stage: "Flat Top," story of an aircraft carrier. United Artists "Two Yanks Abroad," released to Army camps, with a general release expected Oct. 1. In the story stage: "G.I. Joe." RKO "The Master Race" is in its final production stage, while "The Bertayal From the East" and "China Sky" are still before the cameras. Paramount "I Love A Soldier" and "Practically Yours" have release dates set for November. In the production stagre: "Here Come The Waves," a musical featuring Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton. and Sonny Tufts. Columbia "U-Boat Prisoner" and "Mr. Winkle Goes To War" are recent releases, with nothing further of a war theme reported for production. Warner Bros. "The Conspirators" is waiting' for a release date. In production: "God Is My Co-Pilot" and "Objective Burma." Planned for production: "Major Gus Daymond's Rendezvous." Universal Nothing ready or planned of a war nature. Concentrating on escapist films. Will make a war film if a good story comes along. SOth-Fox "Wing And A Prayer" just released. Scheduled for production: "Something For The Boys," "In The Meantime Darling," "Winged Victory," "Sunday Dinner For A Soldier," "A Bell For Adano," and "Col. Effing-ham's Raid." Republic No war pix: concentrating on melodramas and musicals of escapist nature. Monogram "Army Wives" and "Enemy of Women" are ready for release. Scheduled for production: "G.I. Honeymoon." Concentrating future plans on escapist films. UA-Rank 2-Year Deal May Be Closed Today (Continued from Page 1) mum of 10 pictures from the J. Arthur Rank organization. Present negotiations call for a straight twoyear distribution arrangement, although there had been earlier reports that Rank was seeking to acquire an interest in UA. Those reports were denied by spokesmen on Friday. Indications were that the deal will be finalized today. New Brunswick Lifts Outside Lighting Ban (Continued from Page 1) only down but in disrepair. It will be weeks before some of the equipment is ready for replacement on fronts of the theaters. In most instances, it is impossible to get replacements for parts damaged or worn out. However, many of the theaters have some front lighting on again after five years of complete darkness. Marquee signs are being repaired and will be installed as soon as ready. A stipulation with the unexpected lifting of the embargo on outside lighting is that somebody must be always available for extinguishing the lights in case of a blackout, test or otherwise. PRC Starts Three More West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — PRC this month will put three more of its own productions in work, thus making a total of seven of its own product which will be available to exhibitors as the new selling season ends its first month. Four PRC pictures already are finished, in addition to four features from allied production organizations. Musicians 'Stand-by' Ends Stage Bookings (Continued from Page 1) shows cancelled and prospects slim for any future bookings. Last year the Orpheum had approximately 40 stage shows and originally it had been planned to continue with the same policy this Fall and Winter. Harold Black, president of the Omaha musicians union, reported the difficulty was over the rate of pay for the stand-by musicians. He explained the men had no contract and since 1934 had been working on a weekly basis, with salaries based on a 52-week bracket which brought down the rate of pay considerably. Black said the union had voted to place the Omaha houses on a "miscellaneous national rate" which resulted in the Tri-State management pulling all its stage shows. Black said the union is not striking and didn't walk out but that TriStates simply was not interested in paying more for the stand-by music Dorothy Stone Sues Pathe News A $25,250 suit charging Pathe News with breach of contract was filed in New York Federal Court by Dorothy T. Stone, film library owner. The plaintiff alleges Pathe violated an agreement calling for her services as associate editor and use of her library in the production of a series of shorts entitled "Flicker Flashbacks." Miss Stone charges Pathe failed to finish the series. Philpott Succeeds Dennis Wabash, Ind.— L. E. Philpott has taken over the management of Dennis Film Bureau, succeeding the late Leroy Dennis, veteran distributor. Cuban Entertainme Tax Repeal Sought (Continued from Page 1) the War Economy Board to sus the amusement taxes to enable to pay his employes the higher aries ordered by the Labor M try. Smith will pay the $( month minimum salary fixed Presidential decree, but he con! the payment of taxes makes it possible for him to meet the hi operating costs of his theaters. Recently the National Unioi ' Exhibitors visited Dr. Ramon Gl elected president of Cuba, and r; a plea for revocation of the eii tainment tax. Dr. Grau promise study the matter. Metro, Para., RKO Coin For Three Stage Shows (Continued from Page 1) Al Margolies will produce, wil backed by M-G-M, which has quired the film rights. Paramt will have $2,500 worth of "SI My Pretty One," which Rid Krakeur will bring to Broads RKO will have a half interesl "Mama's Bank Account," John Druten's dramatization of the K ryn Forbes book which Rodgers Hammerstein will produce. R which already holds the film right the book, is acquiring the right; the play on payment of $2,500 week during the life of the show til a maximum of $150,000 has t reached. CVN Reopens Ace Chicago — CVN Circuit has opened the Ace after moderniz the house. THEATER DEALS Harry Brandt announced t the Brandt Circuit had acqui the Beacon Theater, 73rd St. I Broadway. With the addition of Beacon, the circuit now conti 120 theaters. The Beacon will completely renovated and be ret, for operation in 30 days. East Hartford, Conn.— The N Astor Theater Co. has leased Astor here from Salvatore Ado as of Oct. 3, 1944, putting Amal mated Theaters, Inc., booking < buying service, in charge of ope tion, and appointing Ted Tuttle house manager. New Policy is second-run and repeat pictures, wit former operators ran part-week firi run. Dish deals will be stated Wednesday Thursday giveawa Only mid-week matinee will be W nesday. Scribner, Neb. — John McQuist Bloomfield, Neb., exhibitor, has p chased the Scribner theater fr Robert Jess. Mrs. Paul Todd ■* remain as manager.