The Film Daily (1931)

New Universal Program To Be Launched by April i ( ontinued from Pane 1 ) the Rio Grande" and "Waterloo Bridge." No color or wide film will appear in Universal's new season program, Laemmle pointed out. He will spend several weeks in the East and probably go to Atlantic City for a few days' rest. Saul Rogers Vacates Roxy Theater Offices (Continued from Page 1) counsel has nearly four years to run, it is believed that he no longer will be active in the affairs of the company. Although no statement could be obtained Saturday from either Rogers or Glen Griswold, Fox public relations executive, it is known that Rogers' three secretaries have ben discharged and that Harold Beacom of the Chicago firm of Winston, Strawn and Shaw, attorneys, will assume the post of special counsel for Fox on July 1. Joseph A. Davis Enters Exhibition Field in Conn. (Continued from Page 1) have leased the Coleman theater here from Dorr O. Coleman, owner, for rive years. Coleman will continue to operate the house until July 15. Alterations to cost about $15,000 will be made after that date by Davis and Schuman, it is announced. Erpi Office Moves Pittsburgh — Electrical Research Products has removed its office here from the Koppers building to 602 Bessemer building. More "Millionaire" Holdovers Toronto — George Arliss in "The Millionaire" is being held over for at least another week at the Tivoli. The Metropolitan, Baltimore, and the Fenway, Boston, are holding over "The Millionaire" on second-run showings. Second Fire This Year Toronto — For thp^Second time this year the Globe here has been visited by fire. This time a blaze of mysterious origin near the screen did $4,500 damage. The other fire, starting in the operator's box caused loss of $1,500. Pathe Product for Poland RKO Pathe's entire 1931-32 lineup of features and shorts has been sold for distribution in Poland, President Lee Marcus is advised in a cable from T. S. Delahanty, head of the export division. Laemmle Shows Medal Carl Laemmle on Saturday was proudly exhibiting the gold medal awarded Universal by the Federation of Related Arts, London, for the most artistic motion picture production of 1930. "All Quiet on the Western Front" won the award. • NEWS«»OF«»THE«»DAy • Rusk, Tex.— Hughes & Rau will soon open a new theater in opposition to H. C. Houston of the Astor. East Texas Theaters of Beaumont will hereafter do the buying for the Astor, it is reported. Austin, Tex. — W. E. Simpson, operating the Crescent, has taken over the Ples-Tex at Pleasanton. Dallas — J. L. McKinney, former branch manager of Tiffany in Memphis, is back in Dallas. He expects to make an announcement of a new connection shortly. Rumford, Me. — A deal involving about $50,000 was announced here in the lease of the Acadia to the Rumford Operating Co., a subsidiary of the Maine and New Hampshire Theaters, Inc., for a period of 10 years. The theater is owned by the Association Acadienne d'Immeubles, Inc., of Rumford, and has a seating capacity of 700. James O'Brien, manager of the Strand, which is also conducted have charge of the Acadia. Newkirk, Okla. — Elmer Schmitt of Anthony has taken possession of the Newkirk, which he leased several months ago to Mickey Beeby, and will manage the theater for the present. Manson, la. — O. W. Tuel has purchased the Cee Bee here from R. I. Stewart. The theater will be closed for about four weeks for installation of sound equipment. Anita, la. — Dwight E. Morey of Des Moines has purchased the Rialto, for the past two years has been operated by A. A. Johnson. Kansas City — J. J. McCarthy, long a film representative in this territory, has been added to the Fox staff by Ward Scott, branch manager. McCarthy will cover northern Missouri. Kansas City — C. E. Reynolds, formerly with Universal, is now covering western Missouri for Midwest. Gordon Knox has returned to Midwest and is covering Kansas. Oklahoma City — Change of bills at the Criterion, one of the principal Cooper-Publix houses in this city, hereafter will take place Friday instead of Saturday, according to Pat McGee, district manager. Friday opening at the Capitol, the other downtown Publix theater, has been in effect about three weeks. San Francisco — Jack Tillman, formerly district manager, is now local manager, replacing James Riley, who has associated himself with the Salem China Corp. as Pacific Coast representative. Starkville Miss. — Plans are being completed for the reconstruction of the Rex theater, destroyed recently by fire. It is understood the Masonic Lodge is willing to rebuild the house for the Kuykendall-Sanford Enterprises, operators of the house before it was burned. Twin Falls, Ida.— C. L. Bond has opened the 400-seat house here, in a former Woolworth store, which has been remodeled for talking pictures. Denver — Contract for the 2,700seat Orpheum, to cost about $1,000,000, has been let to a Denver concern, the F. J. Kirchhof Construction Co. It is expected the building will be ready by December. Pahokee, Fla. — Work is progressing rapidly on erection of the Princess here for Louis V. Goodbread of Fort Myers. At the present rate, the house will be ready for opening along the latter part of May. Asheville, N. C— W. W. Klugh, Jr., assistant manager of the Imperial here for the past several months, has been transferred to the Academy in Lynchburg, Va., as manager. The Academy is a Publix unit. Prior to his service at the Imperial, Klugh was identified with Publix-Saenger houses in Columbia, S. C. St. Paul — Frank & Hardesty has bought the Selby from Sam Ludwig. Royce City, Tex. — Roy Walker has leased the Palace from O. A. Gill. Waterbury, Conn. — Alhambra has been leased for two years by a partnership composed of Rocco Longo. Rocco Lossi and Nicholas Mascoli. The house is being remodeled and RCA Photophone sound equipment installed. Philadelphia — The Norris has been re-christened the Jewel. Philadelphia — The Lafayette has been acquired bv Milton Rogasher, operator of the Iris, and will be remodeled and refurnished. New Orleans — The Dauphine has embarked upon a new policy, discarding sex pictures. Grand Haven, Mich. — The Grand was held up by a pair of bandits who took the evening's receipts from Marv Vandersluys, cashier. Rainier, Wash. — One of the most complete sell-outs of the season in this territory is the RKO Pathe deal with the Roseway, which is reopening. The house has booked the full Pathe line-up. Kansas City — Frank Hensler, branch manager for M-G-M. reports Norma Shearer's "Free Souls" sold out in this territory. It is booked to the Midland for downtown Kansas City showing at an early date. Sandusky, Ohio — RCA Photophone sound reproducing apparatus has been installed in the auditorium of the Sandusky High School. Schine Enterprises Building New Circuit (Continued from Page 1) podrome and Lyric at Lancaster With these seven houses it is report ed they will build up a circuit t take the place of their former circuit which they sold to Warnet Brothers. r1 3 E. M. Loew Wins Order For Delivery of Filmi (Continued from Page 1) quo which Loew claims existed by virtue of certain contracts entered into with Paramount for the delivery of a large number of films to eighl of his theaters in New England. The action is to be referred to a master to find all the facts, and Paramounl is further enjoined from delivering any of the films said to be contract^ ed for to any other persons, pending the determination of the issue. "Born to Love" for Warner Houses RKO Pathe's "Born to Love,' starring Constance Bennett, has been booked over the entire Warner circuit. "Hell Bound" for Dickinson Circuit Kansas City — E. S. Olsmith, fea ture sales manager for Tiffany-Educational, has closed a deal for lOt per cent coverage with the Dickinson circuit for Tiffany's "Hell Bound." U. A. Moving Kansas City Office Kansas City — United Artists office here will move sometime within the month to the new film building ai 18th and Central Sts. Louis De Wolfe at Orpheum, N. O New Orleans — Louis De Wolfe o: Hollywood has taken over the management of the Orpheum, RKC house. Margaret Lee Promoted New Orleans — Margaret Lee, act ing manager of the Tudor, Saengei house, has been placed in charge o advertising for the Strand, a largei theater. Roof Garden for Roxy Artistes A $1,000 roof garden has beer opened at the Roxy for the use o its performers. The garden is elab orately equipped with comforts ant conveniences. TEN YEARS AGO T0-DA1 IN THE Of riLMDOM SHIC! I ar^^FDAiLY Pathe to release Aesop's Fables ir film form. * * * Massachusetts signed. censorship bil First National questionnaire bring specific promise for business reviva in the fall.