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yOL. XIV No. 69
Friday, December 10, 1920
Price 5 Cents
Convention Over
Far West Exhibitors Adopt Resolutions Along Lines of the National M. P. T. O.
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The two-day con/ention of the M. P. T. O. of SouthTil California Arizona and Nevada .vas brought to a close on Wedneslay night wi. 1 a banquet at the Ship Zafe in Venice.
The convention was held at Walk;r's Auditorium and was marked by he adoption of a series of resoluions similar to those passed nationilly by the M. P. T. O. at its Cleveand convention last June. The exhibitors assembled went on record is urging upon producers a close scrutiny of all sub-titles in order to ■educe the number of mis-spelled .vords; that pictures should not be shown free of charge at playgrounds ind recreation centers, because such showings would tend to be detrimenal to the industry; that exhibitors ■should not run pictures of firms who lemand full payment of the contract irice at the time of the closing of he contract; that percentage bookngs and advance deposits be discouraged; that the practice of star stealng be combated by not showing the jroduct of producers who are guilty of that practice and that the adopion of uniform contracts be made jffective. The Cleveland convention !vas endorsed and additional resolu ions passed.
Himmel Due Tomorrow
(By Cable to WID'S DAILY) Paris — Andre Himmel of the -Yanco American Cinematograph Zorp. formed in the States in midiiimmer with a capital of $100,000,000 s aboard the Aquitania which is due ,n New York tomorrow. With him ire several French notables, all connected with the corporation. Their rip is said to be in connection with mportant developments in the com>any's affairs.
For Increased Taxes
(By wire to WID'S DAILY) Washington — Secretary of the Treasury Houston has recommended o Congress that the tax on theater ickets be increased 10% and places he increased revenue to be derived rom the proposed measure at $70,100,000. In his report he also suggests an increase of 5% on film rentils, a measure that would give the Government $4,000,000 more in rev■nue,
A frightful automobile wreck in which her paramour is killed points to John Chandler (James Kirkwood) the way to the heart of the woman he adores in "Love," J. Parker Read, Jr.'s second Associated Producers' production. — Advt.
Rapf a Producer
Harry Rapf has resigned as production manager for Selznick Pictures Corp., effective Jan. 1, to become an independent producer. He plans to make six pictures a year and does not know how he will distribute them, as yet.
"I believe," said Rapf yesterday, "that the time is here when pictures should be made on an economical basis and one that will permit of their playing by exhibitors, so that they can make a living and make money as well as the producer."
Laemmle on Way East
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — Carl Laemmle has left for New York.
Grant Named Secretary At a meeting of the board of directors, Henry Clay Grant was appointed secretary of the Harry Levey Service Corp. He fills the position left vacant by Chester C. Kleber, re~ signed.
Shallenberger Out
W. E. Shallenberger has resigned as general manager of the Federated Film Exchanges of America, Inc., Dec. 15th.
Shallenberger stated yesterday that he felt obliged to tender his resignation as general manager of Federated, but that it was made necessary by the expansion of the Arrow Film Corp. of which he is president.
No announcement was made as to who would succeed Shallenberger.
Laurette Taylor in "Peg"
Laurette Taylor, according to a report published in a morning newspaper, will make a screen version of "Peg o' My Heart" after reviving the play on the stage.
Famous Players have a completed version of "Peg" in their vaults but the release of the picture is being held up because of court litigation with J. Hartley Manners, author of the play.
New Garleton Unit
John and Lloyd Break Away from
Clermont Photoplays — Rubai
yat Co. Formed
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Los Angeles — The Lloyd Carleton Prod., since January the producing end of the Clermont Photoplays Corp., has disassociated itself from the latter organization and will be henceforth identified with the Rubaiyat Press and Photoplay Corp., a newly formed Californian corporation, capitalized at $500,000.
John T. Carleton, formerly production manager for Clermont, is president of the Rubaiyat Corp. and Lloyd B., who was director general for Clermont, serves in a like capacity for the new company. David Smith, attorney, Frank L. Miller, in the investment business, and Bingham Thobur'n Wilson, the author are associated with the Carleton Bros, in the new venture and are directors of the corporation.
Plans of the company have not as yet been announced, but one phase of the business will be the publishing of books from which pictures are made, the release of the film and release of the book to be simultaneous.
Lining Up the A. M. P. A.
William A. Brady, president of the Nat'l Ass'n addressed the A. M. P. A. yesterday and in his talk spoke of a three-cornered fight which faced the industry and in which he said he wanted to secure the A. M. P. A.'s aid. He said the angles involved were the blue law fight, the proposed increase of 100% in taxation recommended by Secretary of the Treasury Houston and the impending censorship menace which he expects to reach its peak in January.
A committee composed of Paul Lazarus, C. L. Yearsley and Merritt Crawford was named to aid Brady in whatever manner he designated. One of its first moves will be to sit on the joint conference scheduled for Dec. 14, at the Claridge.
Vogel Returning With Howells William M. Vogel is returning to America with David P. Howells. Both due on the 20th.
Ban On In Texas
(By wire to WID'S DAILY)
Austin, Tex. — The State Court of Criminal Appeals has handed down a decision which declares that Sunday picture shows, where admissions are charged, are illegal. The same applies to Sunday baseball.