The Film Daily (1931)

THE Sunday, February 1, 1931 io&mk DAILY Foreign Markets By CEO RGB REDDY FOUR UFA PRODUCTIONS NOW IN PREPARATION Berlin — Four productions are now ibeing prepared for shooting at the Ufa Neubabelsberg studios, another is in work and two were recently completed. Ufatone scripts in preparation are "Stool Pigeon," from the Bloch-Rabinowits'cff production, in which Brigitte Helm is to be featured; "On Trial," a new Erich Pommer vehicle, being adapted by Robert Liebmann from the Max Alsberg and E. O. Hesse stage play; "Wanted," an orignal by Franz: Roswalt and Emerich Pressburger, with a crime and airplane theme, and "Sounds That Never Fade Away," an educational short to be directed by Hansjurgen Volcker, in which members of the State Opera orchestra will appear. Now before the cameras is "Her Highness Commands," a bi-lingual with Hanns Schwarz directing. Kathe von Nagy and Willy Fritsch are featured in the German version and Lilian Harvey and Henry Garat in the French. Werner Richard Heymann is responsible for the musical direction and compositions, scenario is by Robert Liebmann, Paul Frank and Billie Wilder, and' Gunther Rittau is cameraman. Features recently completed and already tendered German premieres are "Burglars," an Erich Pommer bi-lingual and "The Flute Concert of Sanssouci." B.I.P. Acquires Vitacolor Rights for Great Britain London — British International Pictures has acquired the rights, for Great Britain, of the Vitacolor process controlled in the United States by Consolidated Film Industries. Laboratories for developing and printing will be erected by B.I.P. in the near future. New House in San Juan San Juan, Porto Rico — A new house, the Fox, has been opened here by Rafael Ramos Cobian, also operator of the Olimpo. The Fox has a seating capacity of 600, 'and will specialize in the presentation of English dialogue films. The house is wired with American apparatus. Firm Winds Up London — Graham Wilcox Productions, Ltd., was recently thrown into compulsory receivership by Justice Maugham of the Companies Court, following an unapposed petition of Establissements Jacques Haik of Paris, creditors. Studio Expansion London — Work is being speeded by Gaumont on the expansion of its studios at Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush. Construction of the steel girder skeleton is under way, and extension of the present subgenerating station at the plant, is necessitating laying miles of fresh "feed" cables. New roadways in and around the studio territory are being planned. 70 NEW ZEALAND HOUSES BOOK ENTIRE FOX LINEUP Sydney — Sales negotiations whereby the entire lineup of Fox product will play 70 houses in New Zealand, embracing all of the leading circuits except J. C. Williamson, were recently consummated by Stanley S. Crick, Fox N. Z. head, and his sales staff. Circuit and independent houses involved in the deals are Fuller-Hayward; Auckland Theaters; the Civic, Auckland; Kemball Theaters, Wellington and Christchurch; Fullers' and Christchurch Cinemas. U. S. Films Most Popular in Poland, Survey Shows Warsaw — Popularity of American made product in Poland, is attested to by import figures compiled in a survey covering the first nine months of 1930. 1,647 films of a total length of 1,654,000 meters entered Poland during that period. Of this number, 1,283 were American and 137 German. The 1,647 total includes 719 sound pictures, 621 of which were produced in the U. S. British Firm Changes Name London ■ — Welsh Pearson Films, Ltd., is now the official name of the company previously known as Welsh, Pearson, Elder Films, Ltd. Sinclair Hill with Gaumont London — Sinclair Hill has severed his connections with the Stoll organization, and has entered into an agreement with Gaumont to direct four pictures over a period of two vears. Titles of the productions have not as yet been decided upon, but it is believed that two will be produced for Gainsborough. IF YOU NEED A JCB-IE YCU HAVE A JOB ©PEN -ADVERTIZE IT EPEE IN THE EILM DAILY 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 advertisement 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 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, 12 years experience building theatres exclusively in U. S. and Canada. Several largest Broadway houses. Representing owners and architects. Available immediately and anywhere. Box 624, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C. SECRETARY, Rapid, accurate stenographer. Dependable six years' experience motion picture, moderate salary, best references. Box 625, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. German Production Tops France Berlin — Statistics for the year 1930 show that Germany led France in the nujnber of feature pictures produced. Germany filmed 89 talkers and 66 silents, while France produced 76 talkers and 18 silent. Ufa Adds to Circuit Berlin — The "Colosseum," a modern local house with a seating capacity of 1,400 has been acquired by Ufa Theater Circuit. PUBLICITY CORRESPONDENCE GERMAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPERMAN, 10 years' experience, 4 years in U. S. A., is desirous to become connected with producer in above capacity or as secretary. Box 626, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. COLLEGE GRADUATE, 31 years old, knowledge of German and French. Six years film experience here and abroad, desires position, not commission. Willing to go anywhere. Box No. 628, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York City. YOUNG LADY with enthusiasm clear judgment, infinite capacity for work, desires assist film executive of large interests. Capable servin£ Coast executive as Eastern representative also. Box 630, THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, N. Y. C LICENSED ELECTRICAL MECHANIC, 32, married; 12 years experience, seeks suitable connections with reliable house. Has various experience installing and servicing talking equipments. Will travel. Michael Feinman, 437 Kingston Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. George Handy Out of Beacon George Handy, recently in charge of the Beacon, is added to the list of managers let out during the current Warner Bros, shakeup. Other changes are to follow. Cronin RKO Victoria Manager Victoria, N. S. W.— W. T. Cronin has joined RKO as branch manager here with headquarters in Melbourne. Cronin was formerly manager of the Punchbowl Harry Goldberg Takes Charge Harry Goldberg yesterday assumed charge of the Fc* New Jersey houses. 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