The Film Daily (1930)

12 -. &&>l DAILY Thursday, August 21, 1930 UFA MAKING COLOR FILM WITH ITS OWN METHOD Berlin (By Cable)— Having filed application in the last 16 months for several dozen patents pertaining to sound film production, Ufa expects to be ready early next year to produce the first color film with its own method and by its own system. Ufa's talking weekly newsreel is due to come out in the next few months. Would Turn Dark Houses Into Combination Arcades (Continued from Page 1) a Tom Thumh course is necessary, said Eberson in an exclusive interview with THE FILM DAILY yesterday. Only a few structural changes involving a low cost are required in the carrying out of his plan to provide space for suitable business enterprises, he said. He intends to convert the lobby of a theater into a series of small shops, each with a rental within the reach of the merchant who cannot ordinarily pay Main Street prices. Centered in the lobby will be a beverage fountain stand. At the rear of the balcony, said Eberson, a gold or country clubhouse front will be erected and here the players may obtain their putters, balls, etc. In the lodge section at the front of the balcony he plans to install tables at which beverages or meals can be served. The course will be laid out on the main floor of the auditorium and range up onto the stage. This space, providing the miniature golf ideal doesn't click locally, can be transformed into a dance floor. The entire layout will be done in atmospheric style. In order to provide natural light in the arcade. Eberson will cut a skylight through the ceiling over the center fountain stand. A billiard room in the basement of the building will be another concession to be rented. Outside the structure the marquee will be raised to enable placing of banners an 1 other ballyhoo materials. Rentals derived from the shops will pay the operating costs of the building and in many instances, show a real profit, Eberson figures. Cinema Patents Sues Warners Suit has been filed against Warner Bros, by Cinema Patents Co. for alleged infringement of the Gaumont patents 1,177,697 and 1,209,696. Herman Starr yesterday said that attorneys of Warner Bros, are now looking up the records and will contest the case when it comes up for trial. C. P. Lester in Washington C. P. Lester, formerly manager of the Universal exchange in New Orleans, has been appointed manager of the company's office in Washington, succeeding Harry Scott, resigned. Osserman Shifted to Milwaukee J. C. Osserman, who joined Columbia last May as manager of the St. Louis office, has been transferred to the managerial duties at the company's office in Milwaukee. Paul Hoefler To Broadcast Paul Hoefler, explorer and photographer of "Africa Speaks," first jungle picture with authentic sound effects which is to be released by Columbia, will give a radio talk over the NBC red network the evening of Sept. 10 in a tieup with the Vacuum Oil Co. That Ohio Censor In addition to its recent indoor sport of barring prison films, the Ohio censor board has caused the title of the Warner comedy-drama, "The Matrimonial Bed," to be changed to "The Matrimonial Kiss" for its Ohio showing. F. N. Stars to be Featured in Jantzen Ad. Campaign Loretta Young will be the new Jantzen bathing girl in a coming advertising and exploitation campaign by the Jantzen Knitting Mills, according to an arrangement made between S. Charles Einfeld of First National and L. Andrew Castle, promotion manager of the concern. Dorothy Mackaill, Ona Munson, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., David Manners and Leon Janney will also be featured in the tie-up. "Rain or Shine" for Cameo After playing two weeks on Broadway at the Globe, the first Joe Cook picture, "Rain or Shine," produced by Columbia, will be switched tomorrow to the Cameo for a continuation of its run in the Times Square belt. Schmeling Film To Move "Leibe Im Ring," Max Schmeling picture, moves from the 8th St. Playhouse to the Fifth Ave. Playhouse on Saturday. "Rasputin; the Holy Devil," produced in Germany by Martin Berger, comes into the 8th St. Joins Visugraphic Sales Staff Goodhue Livingston, Jr., for years an executive of the Equitable Trust Co. and Freeborn & Co., has been added to the sales staff of Visugraphic Pictures, it is announced by Edward F. Stevenson, president of the company. Changes at Met., Baltimore Baltimore — New appointments at Warners' Metropolitan include L. H. Keen, assistant manager; Dorothy London, succeeding Stella Rosenthal as office manager; Clara Hartman, cashier; Herman Schindler, chief of service; Howard Sharretts, floor man. Cleveland Managerial Changes Cleveland — Harry Shaw of New York has been appointed manager of the State, succeeding Sanford Farkas. Arnold Gates, State assistant manager, has been made manager of the Cameo, and John Baker of the Cameo goes to the State as assistant manager. Exton at Muncie, Ind. Muncie, Ind. — William Exton has been switched from the Paramount in Toledo to the local Rivoli, succeeding Manager Arlington. FOX MIDWESCO MANAGERS HOLDING MONTHLY MEETS Green Bay, Wis. — Fox Midwesco managers are now holding monthly conventions to interchange ideas. The most recent was held here Aug. IS with S. L. Segelbaum, state district manager; L. A. Falk, northern division supervisor; L. A. Gneir, state publicity director and about 20 managers attending. Stocks Take Spurt On Report of Biz Upturn (Continued from Page 1) on the financial ticker that the good fall season in prospect would largely offset the recent slack and that the year as a whole would end favorably. Century, Baltimore, Drops Stage Shows, Musicians Baltimore — Stage shows, orchestra and organist are out at the Century, with no explanation from either the theater or the musicians' union, although differences are said to exist over terms of the new contract. During the week of Aug. 11 the Waring's Pennsylvanians orchestra, booked to play the house, received salary without doing any work. Fox Renames Wilshire West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — Fox West Coast, which recently acquired the Wilshire, has renamed the house the Fox Embassy. Marion Shockley in Legit. West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Marion Shockley will appear as the ingenue lead of "The Missing Witness" which opens at the Egan soon. Rogers Firm Getting Charter West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — Application for charter has been made in Sacramento by the $1,000,000 Rogers Productions, Ltd., with Charles R. Rogers, Harry Joe Brown and Julian F. Kerns named as directors. The company, which has headquarters at Universal Studio, is expected to start production Oct. 1. Wide Close-ups West Coast Bur. THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Discussing a certain Hollerwood celeb whose rapid rise has gone to her pompadour, Eddie Quillan sez to Director Russell Mack at Pathe: "Yeah, she's so swellheaded she needs Grandeur film for her close-ups." Exhib Groups Convenes Sept. 15-16 in St. Louis (Continued from Page 1) nounced by President Fred Wehrenberg. A program for the meeting is being prepared by a committee composed of Louis K. Ansell, Harry Weiss, Oscar C. Lehr and Louis C. Hehl. Warner-Stanley Staff Undergoes Changes \ Philadelphia — Numerous shifts i have been made in the managerial staff of the Warner-Stanley theaters in this territory. Among some of the managers transferred are Everett Callow, who was recently at the Stanley, is now managing the Circle. Manager Matthews has been shifted from the Stanley, Camden, to the Forum, while Manager Etrus of the Orpheum, Germantown, has been sent to the Stanley, Camden. Sid Kaufman, formerly at the Avon, is now at the Orient and Manager MacDougall from the Palace, here, to the Fox, Bordentown. Moe Goodman is now at the Palace having come from the Forum. Sid Stanley, who was last at the Lindy, is now at the Colney. Manager Weiner has been placed in charge of the Princess, and Ed Weaver goes to the Lindy from the Colney. Joe Kane has been shifted to the Family from the Felton while Manager Beckley goes to the Imperial. Nat Rosen, who has been transferred from the Benn to the Keystone, has been supplanted at the former house by Ray Wolf. Judge Denies "Dawn Patrol" Writ West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Los Angeles — Federal Judge George Cosgrave has denied application for a restraining order to enjoin urther showings 'of "The Dawn Patrol" in connection with the pla/,arism suit brought by Howard Highes and Tiffany. Paramount Enlarges 44th St. Site Purchase of the site at 153 W. 44th St. by the Seneca Holding Corp.. Paramount subsidiary, now gives the company a plot fronting 203.9 feet on the east side of Broadway, 234.7 feet on 44th St. and 256 feet on 45th St. Ingagi" Wins Further Stay IT Another stay of three weeks has^s been granted by Judge Frank J.* Coleman in U. S. District Court tond gladly pays for Congo Pictures in the case of Byron P. Mackenzie, who seeks a!* permanent injunction against "In-I gagi" on the ground that parts of the picture infringed upon "Heart of Africa." Albert S. Goldberg appeared for the defendants and Louis Nizer for the plaintiffs. 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