The Film Daily (1931)

llntimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought The Daily Newspaper Of Motion Pictures Now Fourteen Years Old VCL. LV NO. 136 NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JDNE ID, 1931 > « I SIS H. M. Warner Donates $250,000 Theater To School NON-UNION OHIO EXHJB TAKEN FOR RIDE' Indie Producers7 Best Season Seen by H. D. Edwards Quality of Materials Now Available Makes Outlook Brighter West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Next season will be the greatest year in the history ol independent producers if the organizations in this field take advantage of the opportunities now open to them. say» H. D. Edwards, for years identified with the industry as a production executive and now about to make a talker of the Lenore Ulric {Continued on ['age 6) HAMMONS SAYS DHL r Tournament Postponed Till Tomorrow At 8 o'clock this morning those members of the committee who spent the night at Fenimore Country Club went into 3 huddle and decided, due to the downpour that looked at that time like an all-day affair, and the soggy condition of the course as a result of the past days of continuous rain, to postpone the Film Golf Tournament until tomorrow, Thursday, June 11 — same place — same time — same pairings — same event — same everything. B.O. Characterizing double features as one of the major factors in bringing about depressed attendances at movie houses, Earl \Y. Hammons, president of Educational, yesterday told The Film Daily that the public's desire (Continued on Page 6) New Allied Ass'n Unit Under Way in Wisconsin Milwaukee — Allied States Ass'n is working to organize an exhibitor association in this state in opposition to the M. P. T. O. of Wisconsin, which holds an Allied franchise. Disagreement over the matter of an assessment is understood to have resulted in the efforts of Allied leaders to form another unit in this state. Four Companies After Clara Bow's Services West Coast Bureau, THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Following official announcement that Paramount had conceded to Clara Bow's request for cancellation of her contract, no less than four companies are understood to be seeking the services of the star for future productions. Warners are among those reported interested. Miss Bow is at her Nevada ranch for an indefinite rest Three More Features Are Set For Para. New York Studio George Kleine Dies After Long Illness George Kleine, pioneer film importer and exhibitor, died Monday night at his home, 64 Mast 86th St., from cancer of the stomach. Funeral (Continued on Page 7) Paramount has definitely scheduled three feature productions for their New York studio, following completion of "Personal Maid." The first will be "My Sin," starring Tallulah Bankhead, rehearsals on which start Monday. This will be followed (Continued on Page 6) 3 Bodies on Sound Survey Aiming to bring projection standards to a higher peak, the S. M. P. E. now has three committees at work on the problem. W. E. Rayton is chairman of the projection theory committee. The Projection screen committee is Studying screen proper (Continued on Page 7) Para. Newsreel Truck Stationed in Kansas City Kansas City — Paramount News has made this city the headquarters for one of its trucks. J. P. Herrmann, sound cameraman, and George L. Graham, sound technician, will he in charge. J. Real Neth Beaten Up, Robbed and Warned to Unionize Houses Columbus, O. — J.' Real Neth, president of J. Real Neth Theaters i operating the Grand, Clinton. Eastern, State and Cameo, was kidnapped From the garage at his home at 12:45 yesterday morning and driven about Ml miles north of Columbus, where it is alleged, he was badly beaten. robbed, and released after being warned of a more severe penalty if (Continued on Page 7) MAYOR WARNS OF PADLOCK IF GANG FILMS CONTINUE Past Orange, X. J. — Revocation of theater licenses unless the showing of gangster films is curbed is threatened by Mayor Charles H. Martens He made the statement at a meeting of women representing practically every civic organization in the Orcnges and Maplewood, with the ater managers also in attend (Continued on Page 6) Gift of $250,000 Theater Made As Memorial to Lewis J. Warner Poll Levy Substituted For Theater Tax in Mass. Boston — Before adjoining, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill imposing a new poll tax in place of a measure which would have ased theaters 10 per cent on admissions. Money was needed for old age pensions. Worcester, Mass.— A gift of $250,000 For a theater to he known as the Lewis J. Warner Memorial Auditorium has been made to the Worcester Academy by Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Warner in memory of their late son who was graduated from the school in I"-'*. The memorial theater will contain duplicate motion picture anil (Continued on Pagt 7) Lively Time Expected At Fox Meeting Today Interesting developments are expected at the Fox Film annual m tng which takes place today after several adjournments. Report* cir eulated in Wall St. yesterday had it that lively discussion is looked for with regard to the tw untirg methods in reporting the com earnings, and thai new sources, probably intei i erly identified with the organira tion. is hi. William Fox Dramatized In Berlin Radio Play Berlin By Cable' -A rjd.o pljy • «• titled The Tranedr of W.ll^m Fo» k« been brought out b> Rundfunk of Bctl-n.