The Film Daily (1945)

DAILY Wednesday, August 22, 19' lake Steps to Make CIE Permanent Body (Continuetl from Page 1) hibitors on matters, pertaining to the New York consent decree and the Government's anti-trust suit, the organization took on a more permanent status with the election of permanent officers and the outlining of a definite program. Jesse Stern, president of Unaffiliated Independent Exhibitors of New York, was elected moderator of the group; Nathan Yamins of Boston was elected treasurer, and Abram F. Myers, Allied general counsel, was elected to serve in a similar capacity for the CIE. Nucleus of One Big Org. In effect, the CIE becomes the nucleus of one big exhibitor organization in that all exhibitor units, whether affiliated or not with a national body, would be eligible for membership. In no way would it represent a merger of the units, nor would it be a consolidation of national Allied and the CIE. It was pointed out that with the consent decree out of the way or continued, the CIE could function in a number of other ways in the interest of the independent exhibitor, especially on iTiatters of taxation and legislation. As it now stands, the CIE is composed of North Central Independent Exhibitors, the Iowa-Nebraska Assn., Unaffiliated Independent Exhibitors of New York, Pacific Coast Conference and the National Allied units. Others are expected to be invited into the fold. To Form Advisory Committee The general counsel was authorized to form an advisory committee of exhibitors and to engage the cooperation and assistance of the counsel for other exhibitor groups included in the CIE. A resolution was adopted unanimously expressing confidence in, and the appreciation of, the work which had been done by the Attorney General in the handling of the Government case. The CIE pledged its continued co-operation and support. Attending the conference sessions were Hugh Bruen, Robert Poole, Jesse Stern, Bennie Berger, Ted Bolnick, Nathan Yamins, Walter Littlefield, Max Alderman, Hari-y Lowenstein, Irving Bollinger, E. Thornton Kelley, Sidney Samuelson, Harry Chertcoff, Myer Leventhal, M. A. Rosenberg, Fred Herrington, Morris Finkel, William Blatt, Martin Smith, Ray Branch, Fred Pennell, Roy Harrold. Jack Kirsch, W. L. Ainsworth, Harry Perlewitz, H. A. Cole and Abram F. Myers. REVIEIUS OF neUJ fILmSlRKOFieidSiaff To Operate Abroad "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood" with Bud Abbott, Lou Costello M-G-M 83 Mins. MAD-PACED COMEDY HEAVY WITH SLAPSTICK WILL GAIN ENTHUSIASM OF ABBOTT-COSTELLO FANS. In "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood" the comedians clown their way through a completely nonsensical film that will have their admirers in stitches, although much of the material has a familiar ring. The picture, directed at a mad pace by S. Sylvan Simon and produced with a certain amount of attractiveness by Martin A. Gosch, makes no pretense of telling a coordinated story. Its main concern is to provide the funny men with one laugh-provoking situation after another, many of the slapstick variety. Those whose tastes in comedy are of a low order will relish the latest of the Abbott-Costello funfests very much. Following along the groove they have cut for themselves, Abbott and Costello bestir themselves in a Hollywood setting to promote the screen career of a young crooner (Robert Stanton) and advance a romantic set-to between their protege and Frances Rafferty, a gal who is beginning to rise in pictures. There is a rival (Carleton Young) who is neatly disposed of. The picture ends with an exciting struggle between Costello I and Young on a scenic railway. The Nat Perrin-Lou Breslow screenplay is astutely tailored to the comedic dimensions of the Abbott-Costello duo. The Hollywood background should contribute to the drawing power of the film. CAST: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Frances Rafferty, Robert Stanton, Jean Porter, Warner Anderson, Carleton Young, "Rags" Ragland, Donald McBrlde, Mike Mazurkl. CREDITS: Producer, Martin A. Cosch; Dlrecfcr, S. Sylvan Simon; Screenplay, Nat Perrin, Lou Breslow; Based on story by Nat Perrin, Martin A. Cosch; Cameraman, Charles Schoenbaum; Dance Director, Charles Walters; Musical Director, George Bassman; Film Editor, Ben Lewis; Recording Director, Douglas Shearer; Art Directors, Cedric Gibbons, Wade B. Ruboftom; Set Decorator, Edwin B. Willis. DIRECTION, Good. PHOTOGRAPHY, Good. Victory Committee to Continue to Function iVest Coast Bureau of IHE FILM ,UA1LY Hollywood — "The Hollywood Victory Committee will carry on its functions as long as use for an organized program remains," it is announced by Kenneth Thomson, chairman. DeMille Re-issue Set For Ambassador Sept. 1 Converting the policy of the Ambassador Theater, on 49th St., West of Broadway, formerly operated by the Shuberts as a legitimate attraction house, the Siritsky brothers, lessees and new operators of the theater, have made alterations and will open the house Sept. 1 with a firstrun re-issue of Cecil B. deMille's Technicolor "Northwest Mounted Police." Paramount is reported to be joining the brothers in an extensive coop ad campaign on the film and is also said to be using this engagement as a barometer for furnishing the house with new first-run product. Negotiations with other distributors for first-run product is also part of the Siritsky plan, it was learned. "Girl No. 217" For Stanley "Girl No. 217," Soviet film being released in this country by Artkino, will have its American premiere at the Stanley on Sept. 1. "Song of Old Wyoming" with Eddie Dean, Jennifer Holt, Ian Keith and Al LaRue (HOLLYWOOD PREVIEW) PRC 65 Mins. DRAMATIC WESTERN IN COiOiR HOLDS PLENTY OF ACTION AND SHOULD PLEASE. Here is a pleasing western made in Cinecolor. Eddie Dean handles the vocal chores and does well with the theme song, "In The Hills Of Old Wyoming," "Wild Prairie Rose" and "My Herdin' Song." Al La Rue, Sarah Padden, Jennifer Holt and Emmett Lynn are among the principals, while Robert Emmett produced and directed. Marcel Le Picard turned in a good job of photography. To thwart Sarah Padden, Laramie rancher and publisher, who is fighting to gain statehood for the territory of Wyoming, Ian Keith and Bob Barron, who have been mulcting the ranchers, import Al La Rue ("The Cheyenne Kid"). La Rue does "the dirty work" for his new employers until he learns that his mother, whom he has not seen since babyhood is Sarah Padden, and then he gains revenge on Keith and Barron in a gun fight, only to be mortally wounded. CAST: Eddie Dean, Jennifer Holt, Ian Keith, Al La Rue, Sarah Padden, Emmett Lynn, Robert Barron, Rocky Cameron, Don Williams, John Carpenter, Horace Murphy, Ray Elder, Lee Bennett, Pete Katchenaro, Bill Bovett, Richard Cramer, Steve Clark. CREDITS: Producer, Robert Emmett; Director, Robert Emmett; Author, Frances Kavanaugh; Screenplay, same; Cameraman, Marcel LePicard; Color Supervision, W. T. Crespinel; Art Director, Edward C. Jewell; Editor, Hugh Winn; Musical Director, Carl Hoefle; Songs by Ralph RaJnger, Leo Robin, Eddie Dean, Milt Mabie, Carl Hoefle. DIRECTION, Good. PHOTOGRAPHY, Good. Warners' Stuart Aarons Commissioned in Field Eighth Army Headquarters, Leyte, P. I. (By Air Mail) — Stuart H. Aarons, a member of Warners legal staff in New York from 1932 until 1943, when he was inducted, has received a direct non-combat commission as second lieutenant in the Philippines, where he is assigned to Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger's Eighth Army Headquarters. As an enlisted man, Lt. Aarons had been acting as chief clerk in the Philippine Army Section of Eighth Army. In his new capacity he will act as liaison officer with an Army Corps on Luzon Island, where he will assist in re-organizing the Filipino guerrillas into a strong military unit for the Philippine Army. Recently he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his part in organizing the Philippine Army. The citation accompanying the award stated that it was made "for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Philippine Islands." Mono, to Pay IS^c Div. A dividend of 13% cents per share on Monogram's outstanding convertible preferred stock is announced. Dividend is payable Sept. 15 to stockholders of record Sept. 1. RKO Radio yesterday became t first film company to announce t establishment of a permanent fie exploitation staff to operate abroa In making the disclosure, Phil Rei man, the company's vice-president charge of foreign distribution, sa; that selections already had be^ made from the domestic exploitatii staff for several posts, with mo to come. Humbert O'Camp, formerly charge of exploitation at RE^ Radio's Los Angeles branch, h been appointed to cover Latin Ame ica under the supervision of J. Osserman, manager there. He leav shortly for Brazil. O'Camp has be( in the theater end of the busine since 1928, when he joined Fox The ters in New England. Don Princ for the past six years with the RK Radio exploitation department, mo recently in the New England are reports to the home office for prep ratory training before taking up sir ilar duties in England and on tl continent under supervision of Ro ert S. Wolff, general manager fthe United Kingdom. Prince, wl will establish headquarters in bo London and Paris, is a veteran the terman and was at one time pre agent for the RKO Palace here. Reisman, in announcing the inaug ration of a permanent foreign e: ploitation staff, said: "Motion Pi tures have achieved a world-wide iH; portance never before equalled imagined. It is up to America to tal| the same aggressive means abroa with respect to showmanship ar merchandising, which has help« build our industry to its prese eminence. We must put behind oi selling organizations the full weig' of skilled showmanship and fu: these two primary elements into unit which, backed by first-rate pro( uct, will hold our present leadership throughout the entire civilize, world." Seidelman Names Berghe Special 'U' Foreign Rep. Appointment of Michael Berght as a special foreign representati\ of Universal International Films W£ disclosed yesterday by J. H. Seide man, head of the company. Berghe who recently left the OWI which li served as chief film officer, Far Easi ern operations, in charge of Indii Burma, China and the Philippine: began his film career with Unite Artists in Japan in 1923, leaving th company in 1929 as sales manage for Japan, Manchuria and KoreJ From 1934 to 1941 he was geners manager for Columbia in Japan an North China. When war broke out h; became Columbia's representative i Porto Rico and the Dominican Re public. s