The Film Daily (1945)

1 iwi DAILY Tuesday, July 24, 1 Asks Quick Showing Of Fiims in Germany ( Continued from Page 1 ) faced in that country, Patterson said. (As revealed by this paper last week, the whole subject of showingfeature films is now being studied by the War Department, with good reason to believe that the ban on "entertainment pix" for the Germanis will soon be lifted.) Patterson said the Germans were anxious to see films — particularly American pictures, and that this had already been demonstrated by their anxiety to see the newsreels and documentaries being shown them today. But, he continued, straight propaganda films are resented. "It is obvious," he said, "that the documentary film is not enough. Entertainment films, feature films with fiction plots, are necessary. "One of our leading motion picture producers recently pledged to President Truman that Hollywood would make special sequences for entertainment films to be shown in Germany. The War Department must permit us to take advantage of this pledge." "Make Mine Music" Next Walt Disney Feature Pic (Continued from Page 1) tion of one portion of the picture, all sequences will be in cartoon form. Each voice and band behind the individual numbers will have marquee importance, and Disney is declared to be setting his course for another new entertainment expression. First name personalities he has signed for the opus are Dinah Shore, Benny Goodman, together with his band and quartette, and the two ballet luminaries, David Lichine and Riabouchinska. Rickenbacker Will Lead Columbus Military Parade A parade of military units and civic organizations, led by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, will be one of the highlights of the city-wide greeting to "Captain Eddie," when the Eureka production released by 20th Century-Fox, has its world premiere on Aug. 1 in Columbus^ at the Ohio Theater, it was announced by Hal Home. At the same time, it was disclosed that Capitol Square, containing the g-overnment buildings and part of the downtown shopping area, will be renamed, " 'Captain Eddie' Square" for the occasion. SERD BIRTHDflV GREETinCS TO: July 24 Alan Curtis Nick Tronolone Dailey Paskman Michael Hoffay Tuesday Tid-Bits — • • • TODAY'S $64 QUESTION— Is another checking service coining into existence? ... • Remember Mike; the white dog with the black ring around his eye, who was featured in the old "Our Gang" comedies? Well, he died at the Angell Memorial Hospital of the Massachusetts S.P.C.A. last week He was 21 years old and was bom deaf. . . • Balaban's Milford Theater in Chicago has a unique plan to aid worried mothers who need baby supplies Manager Charley Kamp put a bulletin board in the lobby and patrons who have supplies to trade, put a memo on the board Stunt brings in the ladies and is boosting business. . . • Ye film trade press and 20thFox representatives gave a pronounced cinema flavor yes'day to the luncheon in the local Sherry Netherland, tendered to Dick Haymes, luminary of "Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe," by Auto-Lite, sponsors of Dick's new radio show o'er NBC on Tuesday evenings, at 7:30 Also feted were Helen Forrest and Gordon lenkins, of the cast, and Dave Young, the producer. . . • The Baltimore and Washington Variety Club Tents are sponsoring the pro football game between the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions on Labor Day in Baltimore A share of the receipts will go to the Tents' charities. . . • Life Magazine is preparing a photographic layout on Beliia, the Monogram star. . . •In Portland, Ore., the other day, Cecil B. De Mille said that he would pay that dollar to the American Federation of Radio Artists if he ever decided to relinquish his American citizenship. . . • There's a rumor afloat that two large theaters will be constructed on the West side of Sixth Avenue between 50th and 52nd Street But the Rockefeller interests, which own the property, claim they know nothing about it. . . • It is also rumored around that Loew's may try to again lease the Ziegfeld Theater Incidentally, "Henry V" may go into the Ziegfeld for possibly a year's run. ..... T ▼ T • • • WE'RE AVENGING PEARL HARBOR! Settlement Possibility Seen for GDT Lawsuit Detroit — ^Out of court settlement of the Federal Court action brought in 1942 by Greater Detroit Theaters, on behalf of the Arment Theater, against Co-operative Theaters of Michigan and all majors except Paramount, is indicated by suburban situation developments. Under a changed booking policy by the five N. Y. Consent Decree signers under which, apparently with the consent of the Circle, the distributors are selling on an equal run basis to the Carmen and Circle Theaters— essentially what the suit was instituted to get. It is expected that the other three distributors will adopt the same policy as soon as contract conditions permit. Joseph Stoia, who owns the Midway and Circle, principal defendant theaters in the case, withdrew from ■Co-operative a few months ago, and has since disposed of his interest in the Midway to his former partner, virtually removing that theater from the controversy. Lawsuit has been delayed after a hearing in 1942. An opinion was prepared by Donald L. Quaife, standing master in chancery, $351,275 in War Bonds Bought by Legit People Subscriptions from casts and employes of New York's legit theaters in the Seventh War Loan totalled $351,275, which is 178 per cent higher than their Sixth War Loan sales, it is reported by D. Richard Baren, deputy manager of New York County's WFC legit theater division. Largest individual total subscribed was by the "Carousel" company which raised $70,625 against a $22,125 quota. Other substantial purchasers were "Laffing Room Only" with subscriptions of $44,475, "Bloomer Girl," with $23,675 and "Follow the Girls," wiht $19,375. Casts and theatrical employes of all Broadway attractions exceeded quotas, Baren reveals. Frank King, Vet Operator, Dies Chicago — Frank King, veteran Chicago operator, is dead. His widow and a daughter survive him. over a year ago, but the death of Judge Arthur J. Tuttle delaped any probability of an early court decree. 50 Michigan Houses Planned by Gilbert (Continued from Page 1) declined to state whether J. Ar Rank was involved. Plans, Gilbert said, were for operating centers, one in Detroit, the other in a central locatior Canada, with a further string houses to be erected in Canada. I mate plans are to expand into s other states, he indicated. Gilbert said that 10 sites in Mi gan had already been selected, eluding four in Detroit, and that first theater would be opened in troit within four months. Circui projected as 800 to 1,200-seat hou averaging $75,000 cost apiece. Gilbert operated Allied Film change here for a time, selling ou Jack Zide, when Gilbert becami salesman for Universal. For the j year he has operated the candy ( cession at the Downtown Thea and, lately, the cigar concession the Hotel Tuller as well. 11 Sign Application or Toronto Y. (. (Continued from Page 1) The signers: W. P. Covert, sec international vice-president of lATSE; L. M. Devaney, Canadi general manager for RKO Distrib ing Corp. of Canada; J. J. Fitzj* bons, president, Famous Play Canadian Corp.; B. Freedman, pn dent. Independent Motion Picti Exhibitors Assn.; 0. R. Hans president. Monogram Pictures Canada; G. Lightstone, Canad general manager. Paramount Pl Service, Ltd.; H. L. Nathanson, pi' ident, Regal Films Corp., Ltd.; P. Nathanson, president, Odeon Th ter of Canada, Ltd.; B. S. Okii director and general manager, B' more Theaters; E. Rawley, manag! director. Royal Alexandra Theatl N. A. Taylor, president, Twir Century Theaters Corp., Ltd. Fitzgibbons has been chosen serve at first chief barker. Higginson is Appointed WB Australian Chief (Continued from Page 1) the Warner Bros, organization Australia since 1928. He was charge of advertising and sales p: motion before taking over the dut, of sales manager. He will continue to make his heJ quarters in Sydney. George Barbier Dies IVest Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAI. Hollywood — George Barbier, veteran actor of stage and screi died here at his home Thursday, trouper for more than 50 years, Bi bier will be remembered for "pompous business man" roles.