The Film Daily (1948)

=:Vednesday, July 14, 1948 DAILY l>ix Video Permits Hinge on AT Edid (Continued from Page 1) Paramount, it was freely said at the i Commission that the instant case :.■ vill set a precedent. i ''% only the majors, thus, but 7il==--3ich groups as the Schine, Grifith and Crescent Circuits might find iiihemselves penalized in the video aeld for their activities in the pix •ield. REVIEUIS Of REUI flLfnS DC Reports Fewer U. S. Pix in Cuba in April Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — Fewer films were reported for Havana in April than iuring the previous month — six less ;han the March total of 32 — while the box office take rose from $154,248 to $208,737. Of the April releases 20 were from this country, earning $150,861 (72 per cent of the overall). Three Mexican films earned $46,883 (23 per cent), two Spanish films $6,847 and one Argentine S4,146. The report released this morning by Department of Commerce Film Chief Nathan D. Golden did not say what the film was, but that an : American film had been held for a second week at five neighborhood : houses simultaneously — with gross receipts at $29,883. SHORTS "Bugs Bunny Rides Again" Warners (Technicolor) 7 Mins. Tops When it comes to a challenge Bugs Bunny is right there to accept it. Rip-roaring Yosemite Sam tries to put Bugs to shame. Our hero, in his typical style, beats the arrogant bad man in suffering defeat. •k SERIAL -k "As Headliners" (Speaking of Animals) Y7-6 Paramount 10 Mins. Tops Mr. Monk reads his favorite newspaper. Headlines refer to various animals. Scanning of each brings the animal concerned into being. Wisecracks and cunning sayings coming from animals are bound to bring hefty laughs. "Mighty Mouse and the Magician" 20th-Fox 7 Mins. SCTOA Studying 20th Plan For Local Application (Continued from Page 1) country. If the plan is eventually .approved by the Board of Directors, pother companies will be approached .for its possible use. SCTOA directors have ordered a 9 survey to be conducted to inform 7membership of advantages deriving ifrom blanket policies covering fire land public liability. It was felt that the 50 per cent increase in theater -fire insurance rates was out of line ^and an effort be made to ascertain ■ extent to which a cooperative effort , of this nature be made to aid SCTOA members. Okay With a couple of original touches in the animation department, this Paul Terry job in Technicolor soon becomes the standard cat and mouse diversion in which the felines come out behind the well known black sphere marked eight. "Superman" (Chapters 1, 2, 3.) Columbia R.T.. 30-20-20 Pre-sold already via radio, newspaper cartoon strips, comic books and elsewhere to proportions easily and correctly termed astronomical, this new serial for the youngster trade wherever booked should pack the house for 15 weeks playing time. It is concocted for the juvenile imagination and while not the first visual display of the character it does go farther afield developing more thoroughly the story elements. Playing tJiis one for the kid trade is like ordering sacks to tote the moola to the bank. Playing out the script which brings Superman from the planet Krypton to Earth are Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tommy Bond, Herbert Rawlinson, Carol Forman, George Meeker, Pierre Watkin and a dozen others in various supporting roles who render what it required of their dramatic talents in the line of cliffhanging. After the first three installments are under way Superman settles down to an exciting session of counter intrigue and general hair raising life and times with one Spider Lady who is after a secret something called a Reducing Ray. Air Mail Shipment Of Films Approved (Continued from Page 1) tjansmission in the domestic air mail service." Post Office Department liberalization of the postal laws will open an additional source of postal revenue and provide for the newsreel companies not only rapid dispatch of spot news items, but an alternate means for the safe and speedy shipment of valuable negatives. The acceptance of motion picture films in the air mails will also include those directed to Alaska. Hughes to Board, Schary Successor at Aug. Meet (Continued from Page 1) slate of directors named. Company officials left for the east yesterday. , It is thought here a successor to i Dore Schary will be named at the conclave. FEmmE TOUCH ROSEMARY WINDHAUSEN, cashier, Loew's State, Syracuse. ETHEL HOWE, manager, Lincoln Theater, Lincoln, Mich. Truman Will Dedicate "Youth" Stamp Aug. 11 (Continued from Page 1) which will be nationally celebrated during September. During this period, the TOA, with the support of all elements of the motion picture industry and the cooperation of many other groups and organizations will embark on a campaign to combat juvenile delinquency by highlighting all wholesome and constructive endeavors of youth. This program has been described by Ted R. Gamble, president of TOA and Gael Sullivan, executive director of the organization, as a practical method of implementing the findings and suggestions of the National Council for the Prevention and Control of Juvenile Delinquency convened in Washington at the request of the Department of Justice. Industry stamp collectors desiring first day cancellations of this new stamp may send not in excess of 10 self-addressed envelopes to the postmaster at Washington with postal note or money order to cover the cost. Segal To Handle 16 mm. Sixteen mm. non-theatrical distribution of "Israel Today," forthcoming monthly news review, will be in charge of Bernard B. Segal, Norman Lourie, president of Palestine Films, announced. Heavy Star Bally For "Roots" Philly Preem Philadelphia — Star players in U-I's "Tap Roots" have made over 22 radio and personal appearances here during the Democratic Convention which coincides with the pic's opening at the Goldman. Van Heflin has appeared at convention sessions in tribute to the late FDR. Special screening was held Monday, at midnight, for delegates, press and radio. Showing was attended by James Roosevelt, Senator Claude Pepper, Governor Maw of Oklahoma and the North Carolina delegation. Star contingent includes Julie London, Boris Karloff, Richard Long. Second RKO Regional Meet Opens Today in Toronto Toronto — Second of RKO's zonal business and sales meetings opens here this morning with Robert Mochrie, vice-president in charge of domestic distribution, in the chair. Business matters, product and announcement of winners in the Ned Depinet drive are on the agenda. Others to address the session are Charles Boasberg, NorthSouth division manager; Carl Peppercorn, his assistant; Harry Michalson, short subject sales manager, and A. A. Schubart, manager of exchange operations. Leo Devaney, Canadian district manager, is host for the meeting, with others attending to include Jack Bernstein, Toronto; Murray Devaney, Montreal; M. Nackimson, Winnipeg; A. E. Elliott, Calgary; Harry Cohen, St. John and Jimmy Davie, Vancouver. Rentals Limit Found Not Constitutional in Brazil Rio de Janeiro (By Air Mail) — Brazilian Price Control Board's ruling limiting film rentals to not more than 40 per cent, and setting theater admission scales, has been found unconstitutional by the Ministry of Labor, it is learned. Opposition to the measure was led by distributors, particularly U. S. company representatives, while some exhibitors backed the order. Official orders cancelling the Price Control Board rules are expected to be published momentarily. Deckman Funeral Today Cleveland, O. — Funeral rites will be held here today for Charles G. Deckman, 58, with extensive business interests, including theaters and recreation centers, in Cleveland, Florida, and Canada, who died suddenly over the week-end of a heart attack while vacationing at his Ontario fishing lodge. CHARTERED YOUR HOME TOWN MOTION PICTURE CORP., New York; capital, 200 no par shares; to distribute films; by Roselyn Eberlin, Abraham J. Brill, Harvey J. Scribner. STANLEY AMUSEMENT CORP., Brooklyn; 200 no par shares, by Alexander Bicks, Alex Rubin, Jerome K. Malbin. ROSS THEATER CORP., Detroit, to operate drivc-in theater. $80,900 preferred stock at $100 par, $11,090 common at $1 par. James H. Ross, Grosse Pte.; Charles E. Ross, Detroit; John Wagner, Flint. THEATER OPERATORS CO., Fox BIdg., Detroit; capital, $50,000 common at $100 par; by Saul Korman, Anna Talcowsky, Aaron Rosenberg. GRAND RIVER DRIVE-IN THEATER CO., Dime BIdg., Detroit; capital, $5,000 common at $10 par; Alex Schreiber. BELTLINE DRIVE-IN THEATER CO., 123 Pearl, N. W., Grand Rapids, Mich.; capital, $50,000 preferred at $100 par, and 2,000 shares no par common; by Marjorie T. Freck, J. C. Oviatt, A. H. Sargeant.