The Film Daily (1945)

T inday, August 6, 1945 iw DAILY: merford Circuit eians New Houses (Continued from Page 1) Ijriod a number of new theaters, but ||i not say in what specific situa ns these new theaters would rise. etails of both the new construc and the remodeling program nnot be divulged for the next few onths, Walker declared, and added at anything but planning would, the present time, be premature. e reminded that we are still in a ar that is far from over, and mate als are still needed for its prosecu fn. Sees. Trade Prosperity ^ He said that theaters and their pa, ons will share the benefits of many ew technical developments, and that i the days of peace the industry ■lould prosper, adding that while no be can tell definitely what the fuire has in store, much of the ecoiomic success which theaters will en)y will depend upon the amount of enuine showmanship exerted by lieatermen themselves to keep the ^rge numbers of people now patronsing the movies as tomorrow's cusomers, and building new attendance Iso. All exhibitors, he asserted, will ave to bring existing theaters up to ate as a matter of necessity to hemselves and the public. The postwar period will offer good opporunities for expansion, he said. Films themselves will do much to lelp alleviate much of the physical md mental suffering which our peo)le and those of other lands have had 0 endure because of the cataclysmic var, and will aid populations over teriods of reconstruction, which will ilso have their problems for many. Theaters have shared a common )urden with other enterprises in the lation, and have done an outstandng job. Walker declared. He said hat exhibitors must repair, renovate md generally improve their outlets, n the same way as our highways, ■ailroads, and other public instrunentalities must be rehabilitated because of the enormous strains to ^hich they have been subjected in erving the common cause during ivar-time. Walker, tanned and rugged, delared that he was glad to be back filmland actively, although he greatly enjoyed his days in public ife. He was enthusiastic over the jperations of the Post Office Department, and called it "a fascinating branch of our Government." Mearican Studio May Film U. S. Hero's Life Brownsville, Tex.— Sgt. Jose M. Lopez, local winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, is weighing an offer from a Mexico studio to appear in a picture based upon his life, with emphasis upon the exploit that brought him the nation's highest decoration. BRIEfinG THE DflV'S nEUJS Show "Rhapsody" Sept. 10 National tradeshowing of "Rhapsody in Blue," Warner Bros, musical based on the life of George Gershwin, has been set for Sept. 10. Picture is now in the sixth week of its prerelease run at the Hollywood Theater, New York. B & K Tourney Aug. 15 Chicago — Jack Katz, manager of the Roosevelt and his assistants, are arranging for the annual golf tournament of the B & K Employes Association, to be held at Big Oak club on Aug. 14. Bosi in Army Hospital Chicago — Lawrence N. Bosi, formerly chief of service at Essaness Woods theater, who was wounded in action, in Italy, is now at Percy Jones Hospital at Battle Creek, Mich. He has received the Purple Heart, three battle stars and a Presidential Citation for bravery in action. "Wonder Man" Biz Wonderful The Mayfair theater in Asbury Park reported Friday that the first week of Sam Goldwyn's "Wonder Man" had broken the all-time inseason theater record. Simultaneously, the Hollywood in Atlantic City, reported that the second week of "Wonder Man" had broken its alltime in-season record by 515 per cent; as earlier announced, the first week broke the all-time in-season record by 160 per cent. "Anchors" Tops at Capitol M-G-M's "Anchors Aweigh," wound up its second week at the Capitol, by not only surpassing the first week's take but setting a new all-time high weekly gross for any picture to have played there since the present stage policy went into effect. It is now in its third week. Lt. Freeman Storm Home Lakeland, Fla.' — Lt. Freeman Dirck Storm, employed by Florida State Theaters until he entered the service, was liberated from a German prison May 13, after having been a prisoner of war since Feb. 25, 1944. Now returned to this country, he is awaiting re-assignment. Chi. Warners Club to Frolic Chicago — Warner Club will hold its annual Summer frolic at Waverly Beach, Ind., Aug. 15. Herbert Wheeler, district manager, is chairman of the event. RCA Sets Quarterly Div. The RCA board Friday declared a dividend of 87% centsper share on the outstanding shares of $3.50 cumulative first preferred stock, for the quarter ending Sept. 30. The dividend is payable Oct. 1, to holders of record at the close of business Sept. 7. ?w QoytimeSr WATCH THE PAPERS FOR THE STORIES ON WARNER'S CONNECTICUT XMAS PARTY AUG.8!