The Film Daily (1933)

Intimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought The Of Now Daily N Motion Fifteen ewspc Pict Years s per u r es Old VOL. LXI, NO. 4 NOV yCRr, rPIDAT. JANtACy 6, 1933 > CENYS Feld Reported Set to Take Charge of Old Roxy FRANKLIN TAKES CHARGE OF RADIO CITY HOUSES U. S. and Foreign Electrics in New Confab on Rights Seidelman and Morris to Attend Conference in Paris Sharp differences between American producers and Tobis-Klangfilm over latitude given the German electrics in the territorial agreement signed with American electrics in Paris a few years ago will be discussed at a conference to be held in Paris within a few days. Joseph H. Seidelman, vice-president of Paramount International Corp., is expected to represent American producers, while representing Klangfilm, in addition to Klangfilm offi (Continued on Page 8) ALLIED BOARD MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL LATER Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — Meeting of the Allied States Ass'n board of directors scheduled to have been held here yesterday was postponed at the last minute until later in the month. The delay was caused by Al Steffes, Aaron Saperstein and other members being unable to come here this week due to urgent business in their territories. "CAVALCADE" "Cavalcade," the Noel Coward stage production that startled London with its phenomenal success, settled down for its Broadway run last night at the Gaiety Theater. Here is no ordinary motion picture, this "Cavalcade," as interpreted' into cinema form by the Fox studio forces. It is the story of an English family, its happiness, heartaches, thrills and disappointments, upon a background, mostly in bold spectacle form, of the chronological history of Great Britain through the past generation. "Cavalcade," in its present form can never be accused of not being diversified entertainment. It combines drama, comedy, tragedy, musical numbers, spectacle, allegory, history and the best display, to date, of ultra moderne photography. A bow to the director, Frank Lloyd, to Winnie Sheehan. to Dick Rowland, to an excellent cast and to Sid Kent and his entire Fox outfit for daring to step from the beaten path. ALICOATE Court Authorizes $3,500,000 Suits ByG.T.E. Against Wm. Fox et al, Wilmington, Del. — Chancellor Josia O. Wolcott in Chancery Court has signed an order authorizing U. S. Senator Daniel 0. Hastings, receiver for General Theaters Equipment, to bring suits involving about $3,500,000 against All-Continental Corp., William Fox, and Albert M. Greenfield, Philadelphia realtor. AllContinental is alleged to be a personal holding company of William Fox. No decision has yet been reached by counsel for receivers as to where any suits will be instituted, but it is understood they may bs brought in Pennsylvania. Sobler, Manta and Chrissis Form New Chicago Circuit Chicago — A. W. Sobler, recently resigned as Warner zone advertising and publicity head, has organized a circuit of seven houses in association with Alex Manta and J. C. Chrissis. Katz Denies Story Sam Kafi last nigtit vehemently denied the report that he is taking over the old Roxy. "1 here's positively nothing to it," he declared. Release Dates Set on Nine New RKO Features RKO has set release dates on nine features to March 31. The list includes: "Lucky Devils," Jan. 13; "The Past of Mary Holmes" and "Cheyenne Kid," Jan. 20; "The Great Jasper," Feb. 17; "Topaze," Mar. 3; "The Great Desire," Mar. 10; "Scarlet River," Mar. 17; "Sweepings," Mar. 24; "Our Betters," Mar. 31. Report Milton Feld May Manage Old Roxy Under Its New Policy RKO Closes for All Fox Product for Radio City RKO, through Phil Reisman, yesterday closed for the entire 1932-33 Fox lineup to play the two Radio City houses and the Mayfalr. John D. Clark represented Pox in negotiating the contract. Films Go Into Music Hall Jan. 11— RKO Roxy to Play Musical Shows Harold B. Franklin has assumed active charge of the two Radio City theaters. This move was decided upon following a series of conferences held at Radio City during which M. H. Aylesworth took executive charge of the enfr pending the recovery of Samuel L. "Roxy" Rothafel, who was operated upon last week in the Post Graduate Hospital. Franklin will also (Continued on Page 8) l). A. WON'T LET LOEW PLAY ITS FILMS AT 25c Providence — Plans for cutting prices at Loew's State starting today have been postponed two weeks due to United Artists refusing to permit "Kid from Spain" and "Cynara" to be played at 25 cents top. Publix Reported Giving Up Rialto Theater, N. Y. Soon Publix is understood planning to drop the Rialto soon upon expiration of its lease. The company la expected to withdraw from tinhouse shortly after its transfer of "The Sign of the Cross" to the Criterion. Milton Feld, who, with David J. Chatkin, resigned from Publix on Dec. 6, yesterday was reported slated to assume charge of the old Roxy under a new policy soon to be effected, It is understood thnt the house will announce a 15 and J"> cent admission price scale under :i grind policy featuring pictures. Every Executive Keeps j Copy of The Film Duly Year Book Handy —Advt Dual "Ten Best" Director One director out in Hollywood is going to be a h.ippy l.id when the "Ten Best Pictures" ot the put year ere announced. The provocation tor hit jubilation will result fiom the discovery that two pictures directed by him are among the ten winners in this annual FILM DAILY event in which about 370 of the nation's leading film critics participated. Only twice before in the 11 yean' history of this poll has a director been represented in the "Ten Best" list with two pictures megaphoned hs himself alone. So it's quite a distinc tion.