The Film Daily (1946)

onday. August 19, 1946 INE' 11 DAILY Film "Package Show" Series for Television (Continued from Page 1) jJiible new television stations to open vith immediate sponsorship prorrams, mindful of the likelihood that h' -^programs could be repeated on t=^me station as new audiences ^riTfcreated with the increased sale ,i,bf sets. t, I A lasting property value to the yfponsor, is forecast by Austrian, .through the production of a special, aed series program as against the Eresentation of one-time vaudeville hots. "Outside of sporting events, only 'iilm can guarantee perfect lighting, : Absolute focus and flawless dialogue, :';Bliminating costly rehearsals, telei^ phone line charges and time zone dif■ ferentials," the television executive, 'who is also chairman of the Oct. 1011 television conference and exhibition, to be held at the Waldorf-AsgiSoria, pointed out. Questioned as to the method of felling the Telereels, Austrian eaid :hese will be either leased or rented anly, and handled similarly to a film booking on a per day basis, whereby 'the sponsor may run the film as ^aiany times during the 24-hour day as he deems advisable. In this way ; films will project themselves for the advantage of millions of night work iers, who present themselves as an important market audience, but who -have never been able to hear a day I'time repeat on the big night time fifshows. iDavid Rose to Release Through Rank Company (ConMnued from Page 1) jjjthe J. Arthur Rank Organization, 5t was learned at the week-end. Rose is flying to the U. S. on Aug. 27 to finance production arrangements on the West Coast and jito close negotiations for American t'distribution in New York. IJ The former Para. British exec. ■plans to make a number of topbudget films with a minimum cost of $1,400,000. He definitely has James Mason, ace British box office draw, "under contract for a term of years. 73% Against Screen Kissing in Jap Poll Tokyo (By Air Mail)— "We'll be considered country bumpkins unless film kisses are permitted." "They kiss like bumpkins now." "Technique-clumsy and base." This is traditionally kissless Japan reporting to the newspaper, Yomiuri. A poll uncovered public sentiment to the tune of 73 per cent against the kiss to 23 per cent for the osculation. The missing four per cent probably still prefer that old standby that always wows the Japanese audience — a fat comedian falling in water. THEATER DEALS Hoynes Buys the Naples Naples, Fla. — Mrs. W. L. King, owner of the Naples, has sold her holdings to D. A. Haynes. Mrs. King also owns the Grand Theater in Foi-t Myers. Camp Sells to Dole Bunnell, Fla. — The Flagler has been sold by G. M. Camp to H. A. Dale of Lake City. Dale is already owner of the Lake Theater in Lake City. Windsor to Diddnson Windsor, Mo. — The Windsor Theater was recently sold by Allied Theaters, Inc., of St Louis, to the Dickinson, Inc., circuit of Mission, Kans. Dorothy Jean Smith has been named manager. Galesburg Bond Sold Galesburg, 111. — The Bond, a 300seater, has been sold to Robert Daville of Stronghurst and his vdfe. They plan to redecorate and modernize. ei'ated theaters in Branson, Liberty and Plattsburg, Mo. Femme Exhib. Buys House Panora, la. — Dorothy M. Kean of Mt. Pleasant has purchased the Panora from the E. L. Hahn estate. Filmack Incorporates Chicago — Following filing of incorporation papers, Filmack Trailer Co. has changed its name to Filmack Corp. The company was established in 1919. Officers and directors of the new company are: Irving Mack, president; Joseph R. Mack, vicepresident; Bernard Mack, secretary; Donald Mack, treasurer, and Samuel S. Cohen. Newman Buys in Brookfield Brookfield, Mo. — The New Dixie has been sold by Eldon Roles to Herbert Newman, who formerly op Acquires Detroit Arcadia Detroit — Frank Divito, newcomer to show business, has taken over the Arcadia Theater, East side house, from Frederick Zadlocki. Sherron Buys the Genoa Genoa, Nebr. — The new Genoa Theater has been purchased by Clifford Sherron, fonner exhibitor at Sutherland, la. Thomas Kenyon is the seller. Joan Fontaine, Dozier Head New Rampart Corp. (Continued from Page 1) dent and president and principal stockholders. Miss Fontaine's exclusive contract with David Selznick, which was purchased by RKO several months ago, will expire on Feb. 1, and she has signed an exclusive contract with Rampart for her services beyond that date, excepting one picture per year for which she had already contracted with RKO. Other than the one picture yearly for RKO, all Miss Fontaine's pictures will thereafter be made either by Rampart or on loanout from Rampart. The corporation will engage producers to handle the reins of any films it produces independently and will immediately embark upon the purchase of stories and engagement of writers for the preparation of scripts for future productions which will star Miss Fontaine as well as other personalities. "Outlaw" Sets Winnipeg Record Howard Hughes' production, "The Outlaw," broke an all-time attendance record in the Gerrick Theater, Winnipeg, Canada, on its opening day, it was announced in New York by Harry L. Gold, general manager of world-wide distribution for Hughes Productions. In five showings in the 1,136-seat theater the picture played to 5,000 patrons, breaking all records for the 18 years of the theater's operation, the Gerrick reports. 600 Radio Stations Will Carry Crosby Program Philadelphia — Bing Crosby will return to the air in October under the sponsorship of Philco Corp., with plans now in work for his pi'esentation over an unprecedented total of more than 600 radio stations throughout the world, it was announced here Friday by James H. Carmine, Philco vice-president. A major network, probably ABC, will carry the programs in the United States. This may be augmented by the use of the Keystone Broadcasting System of ET stations. Carmine, who recently returned from the Coast, worked with Crosby on the general format of the new program, which will be transcribed. Use of platters will make it possible for the first time to hear one of the highest rated radio shows not only over a single web, but in every city throughout the U. S. which has a radio station. As well, it opens the opportunity for extension to European and Latin-American radio markets. Carmine pointed out further that since radio broadcasting and recorded music are such important media for Crosby, with 75,000,000 of his records having been sold to date, his association with Philco is particularly appropriate. With the rapid expansion of television, Crosby's success as a motion picture star will be equally significant when Philco announces its television receivers, it was added. Immediate Set Strike Averted IVest Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Threat of an immediate studio strike was averted Friday at a meeting of representatives of Screen Set Designers Local 1421 and other studio unions and major producers when Ed Gilbert of the Set Designers Local agreed to resume negotiations today. He also agreed to submit a new contract proposal with a modified wage demand. It was the suggestion of Robert Montgomery, new nominee for president of SAG, that new wage demands be submitted. Montgomery and George Murphy, SAG's prexy, supported the producers' stand in the dispute. Gilbert explained that the designers' position was that the 25 per cent wage hike was to be but for an interim period limited to 30 days. At the opening of meeting, B. B. Kahane, chairman of producers labor committee, said designers' demand is for an increase from $2.36 to $5 an hour, an increase of approximately 112 per cent. "Agreement with other unions for a 25 per cent increase provided that if any other crafts received a general increase in excess of that percentage they would be entitled to a similar increase," said Kahane. "Therefore, if we grant set designers an increase of 112 per cent we would be obliged to give the same percentage of increase to other crafts." Wurtzel Signs Travis West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Richard Travis, recently discharged from 3J4 years in the Army, has been signed to the first term contract made by Sol M. Wurtzel. Terms of the contract make Travis able for two pictures with an option for three more. Travis has been set for "Back Fire" which goes into production Sept. 9, and "Eyes Alone" which follows on the production slate. NEW THEATERS First Albert City House Alberta City, la. — The New Time Theater has been opened, the first theater to be built in the community. It is managed by Vernon Neal of Laurens who has been with the Elite Theater at Laurens for a number of years. Completing Town, Htmtsville Huntsville, Tex. — Construction on the new 600-seat Town Theater is nearing completion. House is being built here by R. B. Weatherall. He was recently released from the Navy and prior to his service served as manager for the late Sam Parrish, who ovnied and operated two houses here.