The Film Daily (1931)

THE ■%tk OAILV Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1931 CARL LAEMMLE HONORED BY INDUSTRY ON JUBILEE (Continued front Page 1) mem carried the congratulations of 249 present-da} leaders in the industry. Hays makes the presentation speech and among those assisting in the ceremony, filmed recently in Universal City, are: Mary Pickford, one of Laemmle's tirst stars; Irving Thalberg, who owes his opportunity in pictures to Mr. Laemmlej Cecil' B. DeMille, Will Rogers, Professor Albert Einstein, Louis B. Mayer, Al Christie, Laemmle's first comedy producer, and many other celebrities. The rathe, Fox, Paramount and Universal newsreels all carry scenes of this event in their issties released today. This tribute from the industry starts a month of celebrations of Laemmle's 25th year in motion pictures. It was on' Feb. 24, 1906, that he opened his first theater, the White Front, in Chicago, and started his career in the screen world. Of all the men who were prominent in the industry twenty-live years ago, Laemmle is the only one who is today actively in charge of the company which he established. The celebrations of the month will culminate with a ceremony at Universal City on the 24th. N-E-W-S 0-F T-H-E D-A-Y Sheboygan, Wis. — Timothy Johnson, president of the B-J-M Amusement Co., has reopened the Van der Yaart. The house, formerly owned by the Blumberg enterprises, has been closed since 1929. Ironton, Minn. — R. L. Wahl, manager, has reopened the State, which has been equipped with sound. Rochester, Minn. — The Empress has reopened with Western Electric sound. Des Moines — The new Iowa, now being completed, will be ready about Jan. 25, according to Roy Leipovitz of Madrid, la., who is to be manager. Topeka — R. J. Mack has severed his connection with the Isia to become house manager of the Fox Novelty. Valley Falls, Kan.— Harley Troth has leased the Electric to George F. Hatton. Montreal, Wis. — The Community Club House has been equipped with sound. Chandler Joins Columbia As Advertising Manager (Continued from Pane 1) has been appointed advertising manager of Columbia, succeeding Lou Guimond, resigned. Chandler at one time was with Essenay and then with First National. He assumes his new duties immediately, under J. H. Gallagher, director of public relations. Cleveland — Otto Braeunig, for 10 years with Pathe, has been appointed assistant manager by Branch Manager Harry Gibb.-. Oklahoma City— R. B. Wilbanks, formerly in the Dallas territory for Fox, has been added to the local sales force by Branch Manager R. A. Higdon. Grand Island, Neb. — Harry E. Schiller has taken over operation of the Island. THREE CONNECTICUT BILLS AFFECT PICTURE INDUSTRY (Continued from Page 1) measure would establish a state ce sorship board. Wheeling — Repeal of the West Virginia statute allowing local op-( tion on the Sunday shows situation is the object of a bill just presented to the State Legislature, now in session. Raleigh — A 10 per cent tax on admissions is proposed in a bill introduced in the North Carolina general assembly. Bridgton, Me. — Rebuilding of the theater on Main Hill is contemplated by Walter Davis, of this town. Charter Oak, la.— J. C. McBride of Omaha has bought the New Royal here. Mcintosh, N. D. — Charles Richards is now manager of the Lyric. East Milton, Mass. — The board of selectmen has granted the application of the Milton Amusement Co. for a license to operate a picture theater in the Milton theater building. Milford, la.— tMyron E. Spender will reopen the Lyric theater at Madric, la., Feb. 15. Sound equipment is being installed. Trenton, Nebr.— H. H. Mendendhall and L. F. Smith have taken over the Gem. Denver Boys Six Times Winners Denver— For the sixth consecutive time the local Fox exchange has won first prize money, the present occasion being for anniversary week. Harry Huffman made it possible by concentrating on Fox product during that week in his five houses. Samuel Rubenstein in New Post Samuel Rubenstein, formerly one of the directors of Lloyd's " Film Storage, is now vice-president of the Federal Mercantile Agency, Inc at 1440 Broadway. Portland, Ore.— Howard E. White, former purchasing agent in the Fox West ( oast Los Angeles office, has Comfrey, Nebr. — Robert King and L. L. Blackmun are the new operators of the Comfrey here. String of De Luxe Houses Planned for So. America (Continued from Page 1) tine, according to William Melniker, South American manager for M-GM. The new houses will have an average seating capacity of 2,500 and will be equipped with latest apparatus. One house will have escalators to and from the balcony. The largest of the new houses will be built in Rio de Janeiro by Francisco Serrador, independent distributor and exhibitor. Financing of the buildings has been inspired by the gradual return to normalcy of the disturbed economic conditions in Brazil, Argentine and Chile, according to Melniker. Midland, S. D.— The theater here, formerly under American Legion management, has been leased to L. B. Lee. Philadelphia — Beverly Griffith, formerly with Columbia, goes to Japan for Fox shortly. Frank Lof been transferred to Bob Bender's tus joins Columbia exchange to take Northwest division here. ' his place. Rapee on Air Broadcasting in connection with the Roxy will be continued under direction of Erno Rapee, it is understood, when S. L. Rothafel ends his association with the theater March 29. It was largely through radio work with his gang that Roxy built his own reputation into national proportions. Actors' Contract Set For Next Four Years (Continued from Page 1) dissolved. The 26 players will act as advisory committee and any changes to be made in the contract during the next four years must be mutually agreed upon by a committee of five foundation members of the actors' branch and five foundation members of the producers' branch of the Academy of M. P. Arts and Sciences. Al Grey Resigns from Griffith, Inc. Albert Griffith Grey has resigned from the office of vice-president and director of D. W. Griffith. Inc., to enter the field of production and handling of motion pictures in an independent capacity. Tryout Will Determine "Meadow's" B'way Policy In order to determine the Broadway opening policy for "The Great Meadow," M-G-M has arranged to give a pre-release showing lor one week at the Colonial, Reading, Pa., starting Feb. 7. Subsequent to the showing, M-G-M officials will decide on either a two-a-day at $2 top or a grind policy at popular prices for the feature. "Trader Horn" Natives Home-Bound Mutia and Riano, two African natives, who were brought to this country by M-G-M to appear in "Trader .Horn" sequences, arrived in New York today from Hollywood on their way back home. They are accompanied by Saul Rifkin, English interpreter. 3 Years for St. Louis Treasurer St. Louis — James V. Noel, former treasurer of the Missouri, has been sentenced to three years in prison m connection with the theft of $9,700 from the theater. "Mother" Banned in Hull, Eng. Hull, Eng. — Following a) private screening of the Russian film "Mother," at the Rialto here recently, members of the local Watch Committee banned the picture from public showing by a vote of 10 to 3 Warner Club Staging Revue The Warner Club, composed of employes of Warner Bros, and affiliated companies, will stage a musical revue, "The Warner Club Gaieties," Feb. 22 at Warner's Hollywood on Broadway. Skits from the Brooklyn Vitaphone studio will appear on the program with Herb Steiner's orchestra supplying music, and H. M. Warner, who is deeply interested in the employes' social club, is coming up from Florida to attend the show. Another event planned by the Warner Club is the annual ball to be held March 21 |JJ|£ IKNHKMKfi Of FILM COM ' J^A* fffLk 3 mi 5r*S Wr^SlFDAILY I Triangle files thre« suits naming Aitken Bros., Hyman Winik, Joseph Simonds and others. * * * Educational to release twelve more Torchy comedies. * * * Eastman Kodak ordered to dissolve combine within two years. * * * Southern exhibitors attack W. A. Brady for his attitude toward M P T.O.A.