The Film Daily (1933)

Intimate in Character International in Scope Independent in Thought The Of Nov* Daily N Motion Fifteen ewspa per Pictures Years Old VOL. LXI. NO. 1C new yccr, rrciDAy. januact 13, 1933 -5 CENTS Paramount to Make Contract Available March 1 RALPH KOHN MADE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO ZUKOR Best" Pictures Endorsed by Civic Organizations // Prominent Women's Groups Coincide With Critics' Film Selections All pictures, with the exception of "Scarface," in the winning list of the "Ten Best" as picked by the nation's film critics in the latest Film Daily poll were endorsed by the following groups: General Federation of Women's Clubs, West Coast Committee; National Society of Daughters of {Continued on Page 4) ENTIRE SAENGER CIRCUIT GOES TO 40-CENT TOP Entire Saenger circuit, now being operated by E. V. Richards, has cut admission prices to a 40 cent top. Previously tops ran from 65 to 50 cents. Nearly 70 houses are affected, said Richards, who will remain in New York several days more before returning to New Orleans. Rivoli, Loew's New York Join Admission Cut Move Joining the admission price cutting movement, the Rivoli on Wednesday will institute a new scale bringing prices down to the lowest level in the 17 years of its existence. The new scale is: Week Days: 35 cents from opening to 1 o'clock; 55 cents to 6 o'clock; 75 cents to 11, and 55 (or the midnight show. Saturdays: 35 cents to I o'clock; 65 to (Continued on Page 4) How About Column Errors? Sidney Skoliky, "Ncw»" columnist, is going in for exposure of film errors as detected by his readers. In yesterday's batch an tagle-eye kicked because the same shipboard set was used in "One Way Passage" and "Three on a Match." Apparently ht thinks only one romance could happen on the same boat! Gov. Murray Calls Films Essential Though he has recommended a state tax on cigarettes, soft drinks, ice cream and other articles. Governor "Alfalfa Bill" Murray of Oklahoma is against a levy on movie admissions. People must have amusement, especially in times of stress, declared Governor Murray in a recent statement. He urged more attendance at theaters as one of the best ways of maintaining morale. AL ROCKETT TO HANDLE FOX PRODUCTION UNIT West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Al Rockett, who has been associate producer for Fox, will supervise a production unit during 1933-34, it was stated yesterday by Sidney R. Kent, who has been on a visit here. The announcement follows the news that Sol Wurtzel has been relieved of the duties of supervising the physical operation of the studios and will also head a unit. J. J. Gain, who has (Continued on Page 4) G. Harold Porter Heads RCA Victor Coast Office Camden, N. J. — Appointment of G. Harold Porter as vice-president in charge of RCA Victor's West Coast activities, with offices in Hollywood, is announced by J. R. McDonough, president of the company. Porter was formerly vice-president (Continued on Page 4) HECTOR TURNBULL LEAVES LASKY PRODUCTION STAFF West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Hector Turnbull, associate producer for Jesse L. Lasky has resigned. He recently suffered a nervous collapse, following a long siege of influenza, and is now en route to New York. Krimsky and Cochran Plan Producing Firm John Krimsky and Gifford Cochran, who brought over "Maedchen in Uniform," plan to form a producing organization. Krimsky is president of Playchoice, New York theater organization which picks out new plays and subscribes to blocks of tickets for them. Cochran, the wealthy son of Gifford Cochran, multi-millionaire, is now in Berlin consulting with directors and technical men. Upon his return a national company will be approached regarding distribution. March 1 Set by Paramount As Date for New Contract Paramount Wins Point Over $13,000,000 Loan Two opinions in favor of Paramount were handed down yesterday by Justice Aaron J. Levy in the case brought by Mrs. Maurice (ioodman in connection with the transaction under which Paramount obtained loans of more than $13,000,000 from a group of banks. Saul Rogers, attorney for Mrs. -tinned on Page 4) Paramount will make the new exhibition contract available on or about March 1, it was announced last night by George J. Schaefer, general sales manager. Action by Paramount follows recent acceptance by Fox, which wil' i -suing the new form about Feb. 1, and M-G-M, which has set the rlate as about Feb. 15. Paramount Treasurer Will Retain Present Posts With Promotion At a meeting of the Paramount executive committee yesterday, Ralph A. Kohn was appointed executive assistant to the president, Adolph Zukor, the latter announced last night. Kohn also will continue as treasurer of the company, being assisted in those duties by Walter B. Cokell, who was appointed as assistant treasurer this week, and in addition (Continued on Page 4) PLANNING NO PRICE CUTS Broadway theater admission cuts will not reach the neighborhood sections, according to a survey of several small circuit operators made yesterday by Film DAILY. Prices in uptown and Bronx circuit houses are set at an average of 25 cents (Continued on Page 4) Warner Bros. Reviving Outstanding Pictures \ return showing of "Five Final," Edwan binton vehicle which was one of the "Ten ; last year, opena Monday at the ner on Broadway. John Wayne in "Ride Him, Cowboy11 will be on the same bill. Warners also are ■idering other revivals of outstanding productions such as "Public Enemy," ■ raeli" and others. Getting Better Stvtn or tht "Ttn Bctt Picturet" chottn by critic, in FILM DAILY'S poll were paittd by tht Maryland Board of Ctnton without a ilnt.lt deletion Mtttn of tilt loading film, in tht poll | wort approved at ihown Mrmber, of tht ctntor board point to this record at tvidtnet of Improvement, tht producer* anticipating pottlblt objectioni btfort rtltatt.