The Film Daily (1931)

THE Sunday, January 4, 1931 •gym DAILY Pat he Court Hearing Put Off; Deal Consummation Held Up (Continued from Page 1) mation of the deal cannot take place, with RKO_until the_ hearing by the until after the hearing of the suit brought by the A.B.C. Development Corp., representing certain bondholders, which hearing has been postponed until next Friday. U. S. District Judge John M. Woolsey issued the postponement order on the stipulation, signed bv Lawrence Berenson for the plaintiff and by Lewis Innerarity for the defendants, that Pathe will not transfer, assign or dispose of any of its assets nor enter into any contract court Jan. 9. The plaintiffs are permitted by the court to file amendments or supplemental pleadings to the present bill of complaint. In commenting on the outcome of the meeting of the Pathe stockholders which takes place on Monday, Mr. Innerarity said: "I am confident that not less than two-thirds of the Pathe stockholders will agree to the sale of Pathe to RKO. Proxies, continually reaching our offices throughout the day leave no question in my mind as to the outcome." ir ret need a. jcjB-ie ycu have a. JCC CjEEN ADVERTIZE IT fREC IN THE EILM DAILY Mayberry and Weil To Build Louisiana, Mo. — Cecil E. Mayberry of Chicago and Jack Weil of St. Louis plan a 750-seat house here on the site of the former Star, which was destroyed by fire Thanksgiving Day. Bigelow Leaves Yamins Fall River, Mass.— Walter L. Bigelow has resigned as manager of the Empire and has been succeeded by Charles Feinberg, formerly of the Strand, which is now being handled iv James Knight. $100,000 House for Monroe, Wis. Monroe, Wis. — Chester J. Goetz of the Monroe announces plans for a fa 00,000 theater to seat 880. Work s to get under way shortly with the idea of completing the house before summer. Akdar Reopens on Part Time Tulsa, Okla.— Ralph Talbot has reopened the Akdar with a policy of films and vaudeville, operating three days a week. David Whyte in Holyoke Holyoke, Mass. — David Whyte, formerly manager of the Rialto in New York, has assumed management of the Victory here, succeeding Harry Feldmen. Many splendid, efficient men and women are out of employment in the motion picture industry. With conditions picking up many jobs should soon be open. To help along a worthy cause FILM DAILY will print WITHOUT COST your udrertiseiHent in classified form under "Help Wanted' or "Situation Wanted." Each advertisement limited to 25 words. Simply address your letter to Advt. Mgr., Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, New York City. SITUATIONS WANTED THEATRE MANAGER— 14 years' experience in large and small circuit houses in the West, good advertiserpersonality and executive ability. Buying — booking — films — vaudeville and stap,e attractions. Chas. H. Ernest, 1723 Craig St., Pueblo, Colo. ASSISTANT MANAGER desires a position in Chicago or vicinity. Specializes in all forms of theater, advertising. Julius Koschoreck, 3657 So. Lincoln St., Chicago, 111. HELP WANTED Smalley at Strand, Lowell Lowell, Mass. — Theodore L. Smalley of Boston has been named assistant manager of the Strand. James Dempsey is manager. Fuld Exploiting "Jaws of Hell" Mike Simmons has engaged Jack Fuld to handle theater exploitation work on "Jaws of Hell," Sono ArtWorld Wide production now at the Central. New Warner Releases "Other Men's Women," with Grant Withers and Mary Astor, and "Captain Applejack," with Mary Brian, John Halliday and Louise Closser Hale, have been added to the Warner Bros, release list for January. They will follow "Viennese Nights." SECRETARY-STENOGRAPHER, office routine experience, conscientious and industrious, knowledge bookkeeping. Box 570, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. OPERATOR desires position. Two years' experience with RCA sound Go anywhere. Like the South. Consider anything. Bet of refe e-.ces Non-union. Irving Sanbo-n, 59 Washington St., Islington, Mass. A thoroughly experienced and capable film man, one who has managed branch film exchanges for numbered years with proven results. References. Wm. G. Smith, c-o S. Becker, 1496 Amsterdam Ave., N. Y. C. EXPERIENCED theater supply salesman, capable of selling big units. Outside territory. Car necessary. State age, married or single, acquaintance, experience, other qualifications. Box 553, Film Daily, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. Science Theater Opens Following an address by Joseph W. Roe, professor of Industrial Engineering, the Theater of Science and Industry at 220 East 42nd St. was opened to the public yesterday. Industrial and scientific pictures will be shown free of charge daily, except Sunday, from noon to 2 p.m. New Incorporations The International Playhouse, Inc., Newark, motion picture proprietors; Lintott, Kahr & Young, Newark, N. J. 100 shares common. Gorlen Productions, theatricals; J. P. Bickerton, Jr., 220 West 42nd Street, New York City. 1,000 shares common. Scarsdale Amusement Co., Eastchester, N. Y., theatrical; L. Kunen, 217 Broadway, New York. 200 shares common. Automatic Phonograph Corp., New York City, sound recording devices; Prentice Hall, Inc., of Delaware. 30,000 shares common. Finkelstein To Improve Houses Carroll, la.— About $15,000 will be spent on improving the Earle and Royal, recently acquired by Finkelstein Theaters. E. N. Neu will assist E. J. Smith in the management of the theaters. Tolkins Succeeds Silverberg Pittsburgh — A. M. Tolkins has succeeded Walter Silverberg as district manager for General Talking Pictures with offices in the Plaza Building here. YOUNG MAN wants position atheater manager or as:istant manager. Knows all typ» of advertising and exploitation, film bookings. Honest and a go-getter. Accept anything. Write Hubert Neale, 803 Kokomo St., Plainview, Texas. YOUNG MAN, 19, capable of advertising work, experienced, desires position with newspaper of motion picture concern. Leo Stern, 950 Tiffany St., Bronx, N. Y. William Shartan Promoted Minneapolis — William Shartan has been promoted from southern Minnesota salesman to head of the Twin City and key town selling staff of Warner-First National. Mike Simon Joins Universal Pittsburgh — Mike Simon, formerly with Paramount, has joined the Universal sales staff and will cover the territory formerly handled by Harry Young, who has been transferred to Cincinnati. YOUNG MAN, 25, having two years' experience theatre statistics and four years' clerical, desires connection with film company. Unquestionable references. Sergius Poleroy 100 Ridgewood Place, Brighton Hts., S. I., N. Y. YOUNG MAN, years of radio p-oduction and inspection experience, desires connection with firm manufacturing, in:tal'ing, etc, of mo 'if sound devices. Harry Granbard, 850 East 175th St., Bronx, N. Y. YOUNG MAN, 22. seeking connection in the advertising or publicity department of a motion picture concern. Have had experience in writing copy and editorial work for a N. Y. newspaper. T. Spitzer, 1750 Montgomery Ave., Bronx, N. Y. WANTED FILM SALESMAN. We can offer the right man a very attractive proposition to cover the following territories; Indiana, western half of Penn., Northern Ohio and Michigan, southern Ohio, W. Va., and Kentucky. Must be familiar with territory and a go-getter. In reply state past connections, whether or not employed at present, must have car and be able to start at once. Box 545, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. ADVERTISING SALESMAN— aggressive, with knowledge of advertising and marketing principles. Access to large national advertisers and agencies for whole or part time service on commission basis. Work is selling motion picture advertising on national or sectional basis with national coverage of 18 million people. Openings in major cities of the country. Detail experience. Address, Manager, National Screen Advertising, 4-238 General Motors Budding, Detroit, Mich. SALESMEN: Salesmen who have experience and acquaintance with motion picture exhibitors in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our proposition is a recognized high grade advertising service. Only successful and experienced men should apply — apply by letter. Box 561, FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. LEADING exponential horn speaker and microphone manufacturer desires representation on a strictly 10 per cent commission. Opportunity to secure representation for the new year. Write now. Box 537, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. SALESMEN, who are thoroughly acquainted with theatre exhibitors in the following territories: Long Island, New Jersey, So. N. Y. State and So. Conn, to handle our merchandise as a sideline. It is sold to every exhibitor and is backed by a high financial and responsible organization. This is not a canvassing or cosmetic proposition. Write in detail about yourself and be assured that it will be considered confidential. Box 556, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C.