The Film Daily (1933)

THE 'hursday, March 23, 1933 -S&Zk DAILY NEWS OF THE D-A-Y Colusa, Cal.— William H. Comwell las leased the Gem from Charles fauffman, who is now associated nth Ned Steele in the Colusa. Detroit — Lincoln Square theater eopens under management of Buron London, circuit operator. Chicago — S. J. Gregory of Mon•oe State Theater Co. says the Majestic, recently leased, will be operated with straight films at 15 :ents. Cincinnati — The Metropolitan on Central Ave. is opening with second run pictures under managership of William Miller. Milwaukee — Ted Stanford has succeeded Louis Lutz as manager of Warner's Egyptian. Lutz has been transferred to Appleton, replacing Bunny Sommers. Omaha — J. J. Spandau of Buffalo has succeeded J. Matt Skorey as branch manager for Universal here. A LITTLE from "LOTS" Ily RAl I'll It'll. K St. Louis Exhibs, Unions Negotiating New Terms I St. Louis — Representatives of the M.P.T.O. and the unions have been in conference for several days in efforts to work out a readjustment of wage scales to conform to present conditions. A friendly spirit of cooperation has been shown by both feides and a settlement is expected shortly. In East St. Louis, 111., Harry Redmon has reopened the Majestic and Drpheum in partnership with Publix, with operators accepting a reduction. FINISH FIRST TWO-REELER \West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Dittmar Robinson Productions has completed its first two-reel short, which is now being .edited. It was directed by Brewster Morse, featuring William Carleton and Fredric Fallett, and is titled "What Price Money." "SILENT ENEMY" FOR ROXY The talking short version of "The Silent Enemy," being distributed by Frank D. Ferrone, has been booked for the original Roxy starting Friday. It will then play the Fox Brooklyn. Akron Operators Grant Generous Concessions (.Continued from Page 1) took a cut from $85 to $72. In addition, operators will work seven hours a day, make no demands for overtime except on special call, and maintain booth equipment. Frank Phelps, Warner distinct manager, represented exhibitors in the negotiations. Stage hands also accepted a 25 per cent cut. HITLER BANS FILM DIRECTOR Victor Trivas, director of the international sound film produced last year in Germany, France and England, presented in Berlin under the title of "Niemandsland" and announced for Broadway showing under the title of "Hell on Earth" by the newly formed Aeolian Pictures Corp., has been banned from Germany by the Hitler regime, according to information received by William Fitelson, representing the corporation. The film is a vigorous plea against racial bigotry, militarism and narrow nationalism. HOLLYWOOD \WILLIAM ULMAN, JR., has been signed by RKO to collaborate with Sarah Y. Mason on the screen play for "News Reel." Ulman collaborated with Charles S. Belden on "Hock Shop," which will be produced by B. P. Schulberg. Faye Pierre, leading lady for Andy Clyde, Educational^ star comedian, flew to Mexico City with her husband, who is piloting Richard Halliburton, the novelist. Miss Pierre will make her home in Mexico City and will study native songs and dances. She will return to Hollywood for her picture engagements, which will make her movie-land's champion long-distance commuter. Harry E. Modisette, well known in film circles, found the 80-carat star sapphire ring which William Powell gave Carole Lombard as a Christmas present and which was lost recently. * * * Our Passing Show: Jesse L. Lask>. Charles R. Rogers, Preston Sturges, Mervyn LeRoy, Jack Adolfi, J. I. Schnitzer, Rian James, Howard Hughes, James Seymour, at the opening of "42nd St.," at Warner Bros. Hollywood theater. "The Kingfish" is the fourth original story that William Rankin has sold in the past 90 days. It will be made by Warners, where Rankin is now a member of the writing staff. MORE BRANON OFFICES Thomas A. Branon, who operates the Eltabran Film Company in Atlanta, Georgia, distributing Monarch pictures, has opened exchanges in Charlotte and New Orleans under the name of Affiliated Producers, Inc. BAFT IN "TRUMPET BLOWS" George Raft, who recently settled his differences with Paramount, has been assigned a leading role in "The Trumpet Blows," in which he will begin work upon his return to the coast from New York. RKO MUSICAL STARTS West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — "Maiden Cruise," RKO musical feature, has gone in work. Phil Harris heads the cast, which also includes Charlie Ruggles, Helen Mack, Chick Chandler, June Brewster, Shirley Chambers, Florence Roberts and Marjorie Gateson. Mark Sandrich is directing, with Louis Brock supervising. I BARLOTTE BOARD ELECTS Charlotte — Newly elected officers of the Charlotte Film Board of Trade are: R. J. Ingram, president; Cowan Bain, vice-president and chairman of the executive committee; Ira Furman and J. J. Grady. Marian G. Wrenn continues as secretary. EDWARD CAHN GOES TO RKO West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Edward Cahn, formerly with Universal, will direct "Emergency Call" for Radio. The picture will go into production next week, with William Boyd and William Gargan in the leads. JOIN PARA. WRITING STAFF West Coast Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Hollywood — Marcus Goodrich, writer and traveler, and Charles Logue, former scenario editor of outdoor films at Columbia and Universal, have been added to Paramount's writing staff. FOX HOUSE ROBBKD Springfield. Mo.— In a holdup of OX-GUliOZ, two bandits bound Jack Moore, manager, and took about $300. April 1st and No Foolin' The Most Modern Equipped Laboratory in N. Y. 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