The Film Daily (1932)

f ;unday, March 13. 1932 THE DAILY [DRAFTING OF 5-5-5 DDHPnsFn BY M.P.T.O.A. {Continued from Pa^e 1) \llied States Ass'n at its Detroit ;onvention when its directors were ■mpowered to work for a new conTact, if, in their opinion, they deem t advisable. The M. P. T. 0. A. will consider he matter at its convention openng at the Mayflower, Washington, VIonday. Brookhart May Supply M.P.T.O.A. Fireworks (^Continued from Pape X) ;he measure, but whether other leadsrs and members will go along ir the matter remains to be determined. An endorsement recommendation is expected to appear during the proceedings. Non-theatrical competition is certain to be the subject of much discussion as well as "family night programs, protection, zoning, block booking, service, charges on sound equipment, music tax, copyright bill and trailer costs. Clive Brook has accepted an invitation to attend the banquet scheduled for Tuesday night. Indications are that 600 will attend the business sessions, it was stated by Secretary M. P. O'Toole yesterday, and that 1,200 will be present at the banquet. Oppose Fox West Coast In Sunday Show Plan Dodge City, Kan. — Announcement by Fox West Coast Theaters that Sunday shows would be given here under interlocutory decree from the Federal Court has caused the Ministerial Ass'n to ask the city commission for an ordinance prohibiting Sunday performances. COKELL HEADS STATISTICS W. B. Cokell, formerly manager of the Budget Dept. at Publix, has been placed in charge of all statistical work, which has been consolidated into one department, it is announced by Ralph A. Kohn, treasurer. NEW RENO HOUSE OPENS Reno, Nev.— The New Majestic has opened under the management of C. A. Thompkins. "Fireman, Save My Child" was the initial attraction. "FERGUSON CASE" RELEASE National release for First National's "The Famous Ferguson Case" has been set for May 7. Joan Blondell heads the cast. Banquet on Radio A national radio hook-up with NBC has been arranged in connection with the M.P.T.O.A. banquet Tuesday night at the Hotel Mayflower, Washington. M.P.T.O.A. Convention Program Following is the official program for the 12th annual convention of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America to be held March 14-16 at the Mayflower Hotel, Washington: MONDAY, MARCH 14 Registration of Delegates, Information and Registration on Mezzanine 1 P. M. Opening address by A. Julian Brylawski, Chairman of Washington Committee. Address of Welcome to City of Washington by Hon. Sol. Bloom, Director United States Commission of the George Washington Bicentennial— followed by : Bi-Centennial Tableau and Exercises. Formal Opening of business session of the Convention by National President M. A. Lightman. Report of National President. Report of Washington Committee on Entertainment. Report of National Secretary M. J. O'Toole. Report of National Treasurer Jay Emanuel Appointment of Credentials, Constitution, Rules and Resolutions Committee. Overseating and Overbuilding Walter Vincent of New York Future of the Independent Theater C. L. O'Reilly of New York Score and Service Charges Jack Miller 2 P. M. Music Tax and Copyright Law U. S. Senator C. C. Hill Copyright Law Discussion . . Attorney Samuel Spring of New York International Theater Situation M. A. Schlessinger of New York The Public as a Partner. Former Governor of Maine, C. E. Milliken Law Effecting Theaters . . E. G. Levy of Connecticut Government Regulation of Picture Distribution — Judge Roy L. Walker of Texas Basic Problems of the Industry bidney R. Kent of New York 7:30 P. M. Reception to be arranged by Washington Committee — Mid-night Shows. Theater Parties, etc. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 10:00 A. M. Report of Credential Committee, rartial Report Committee on Resolutions. Keport of Constitution Committee. Uniform Zoning Plans Earl Van Hyning of Kansas Censorship Wm. Orr of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayei Trade Press Martin Quigley, Quigley Publications Organization and Service of Local Exhibitor Associations — P. J. Wood of Ohio Independent Production Harry Thomas of New York i^ifty Per Cent Return Express Rates Love B. Harrell of Georgia oooperation of Exhibitor and Civic Groups Fred Wehrenberg of Missouri iNomination of National Directors. 2:00 P. M. Modern Mechanical Type of Theater — Trans-Lux — Major L. E. Thompson of New York Theater Equipment of Future .Joseph Hornstein of New York The Motion Picture and Industry — Hon. James J. Davis, United States Senator from Penn. Election of National Directors. 6:30 P. M. Annual Banquet in Ballroom, Mayflower Hotel. (Tickets must be secured in advance from Committee). Speakers Table: M. A. Lightman; M. E. Comerford; William M. James; Louis Wiley; Rev. Dr. McLeod; Eddie Dowling; Jacob Tarshish. Dinner Committee: A. Julian Brylawski, Chairman Washington Committee. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 10:00 A. M. New Business. Report of Committee on Resolutions. Report of other Committees. General Business. Selling the Picture — George Schaeffer, Gen. Sales Mgr., Para.-Publix, New York. Motion Picture Publicity — Hal Home, Publicity Manager United Artists, New York Theater Operating Costs. David Barrist, of Philadelphia, Pa. Personality— Human Touch in Theater ManagementJay Emanuel, Philadelphia, Pa. Cut Rate Competition J H. Michael, Buffalo, N. Y. Intelligent Program Arrangement. . Fred S. Meyer of Wisconsin Election of National Officers. Open Forum — Unfinished Business — Adjournment. STEFFES-SflPERSTEIN BREAK MANIFEST AT ALLIED MEET (.Continued from Page 1) their presence was practically ignored by Allied leaders. Basis of the situation is generally credited to reports, denied by Al Steffes, thai he might become head of the Chicago exhib unit. F. Wynne-Jones Resigns As President of Ufa Here {Continued from Pai/e 1) Brecher will handle 15 Ufa films in this country during 1932. "Monte Carlo Madness" latest Ufa English dialogue production has been purchased for this country by William D. Shapiro. Ticket Tax Opposed By Michigan Senator Detroit — Declaring that he is opposed to any tax on theater admissions, State Senator Conlon, speaking at the grand banquet of the Allied States Ass'n convention in the Hotel Statler, pledged his cooperation in keeping the levy out of Michigan. ERPI MEN AT MEET Deti'oit — Erpi was well represented at the Allied States Ass'n convention, delegates to which started back to their respective homes yesterday. The Erpi contingent comprised: D. H. Ruliffson, division sales manager. Central division; C. R. Mundinger, W. W. Simons. F. H. Gildemeyer, C. L. Stong and Carl ^eeks. UNIVERSAL RELEASES Short subject releases just set by Universal include: "Strange As It Seems" No. 19, and "The Fatal Crash" in the Airmail Mystery series, April 18; "The Marriage Wow," with Bert Roach, April 20. HERMITAGE, HITCHIN, OPENS London — The luxurious new 1,400seat Hermitage Cinema, has been opened at Hitchin, with the film version of A. A. Milne's "Michael and Mary" as the first attraction. PARKER MANAGING PSYCHIC Portland, Ore. — J. J. Parker has taken Anna Lee Snyder, blind psychic, under his personal management He is directing her tour through this territory. Subsidy Instead of Tax IVash. Bur. of THE FILM DAILY Washington— Arguing that when you take away the theater from a town you take away its heart, leaving its inhabitants lifeless and pulseless. Representative Sirovich, in the course of his speech in House investigation of dramatic critics, declared that the theater should be subsidized instead of taxed.