The Film Daily (1933)

THE •%tk DAILY Wednesday, April 12, 1933 :tHE IUI MftMUIL <M IIIMIOM Yil. LXII, Mi. ID Wil, April 12, 1133 Prici 5 Cuts JOHN W. ALICOATE \ Editir ad Pubhshir Published daily except Sundays and Holidays «t 1650 Broadway, New York, N. Y., by Wids's Films and Film Folk, Inc. J. W. /ilicoate. President, Editor and Publisher; Donald M. Mersereau, Secretary-Treasurer tnd General Manager; Arthur W. Eddy, Associate Editor; Don Carle Gillette, Managing Editor. Entered as second class matter, May 21, 1918, at the post-office at New York, N. Y., under the act of March 3, 1879. Terms (Postage free) United States outside of Greater New York $10.00 one year; 6 months, $5.00; I months, $3.00. Foreign, $15.00. Subscriber should remit with order. Address all communications to THE FILM DAILY, 1650 Broadway, New York, N. Y., Phone, Circle 7-4736, 7-4737, 7-4738, 7-4739. Cable address: Filmday, New York. Hollywood, California— Ralph Wilk, 6425 Hollywood Blvd., Phone Granite 6607. London — Ernest W. Fredman, The Film Renter, 89-91 Wardour St., W. I. Berlin— Karl Wolffsohn, Lichtbildbuebne, Friedrichstrasse, 225. Paris — P. A. Harle, La Cinematographic Francaise, Rue de la Cour-des-Nouei, 19. FINANCIAL NEW YORK STOCK MARKET Net High Low Close Chg. Columbia Picts. vtc. 85/g 8 8S/8 + % Con. Fm. Ind. pfd. . 7'/i 7'/s 7'/i + % East. Kodak 54 % 53 Vi 533/4 + Vs Fox Fm. "A" lt/g 1 1V4 + Va Locw's, Inc 12% 12 12% + l/4 do pfd 41 Vi 41 VS 41V4 RKO H/4 l'/4 l'/4 + Vs Warner Bros 1% 1% 1V4— Va NEW YORK CURB MARKET Technicolor 3Vi 3% 3>/4 Trans-Lux 1% }3£ \y4 4. % NEW YORK BOND MARKET Gen. Th. Eq. 6s40. . 1 Vs 1 Vg 1% — Vs Loew 6s 41ww 59 58Vi 59 + '/a Paramount 6s 47.... 5 5 5 — 1 Par. By. 5J4«51.... 27'/i 27ft 27ft + 1 Par. 5fts50 6ft 6'/4 6ft — ft Pathe 7s37 66ft 66ft 66ft + ft Warner's 6s39 17 16ft 16ft HAROLD LLOYD WINS SUIT San Francisco — Harold Lloyd was awarded the decision by the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals here in the suit of Mrs. H. C. Witwer, widow of the writer, for a part of the profits of "The Freshman." STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE CARVETH WELLS \a DEBUNKS AFRICA! IN THC Ntw THRIkLIO. Jf/MGIE FILLER ALL RIGHTS CONTROLLED BY CENTURY EPMS 723 7th AVE. Ohio Governor Lauds Films' Self-Regulation Columbus — In his message when he signed the bill discontinuing censorship of newsrccls. Governor White said: I am very happy to sign Representative Addison's Bill eliminating censorship of newsreel films in Ohio. The very word censorship is obnoxious to the American people, but, while we must continue to exercise it over motion picture films generally, I see no reason whatever for censorship of films depicting current news events. I want to pay tribute to the motion picture industry in Ohio. The exhibitors of our state constitute a high-glass, conscientious group of our citizenship, seeking only to give entertainment of the highest order for our people. In fact they have, through their own organization, regulated their industry so well, that over a long period of years there have been but very few prosecutions for violation of censorship laws. I am sure we may be confident that there will be no abuse of the privilege accorded by this bill in connection with newsreel films. Kansas City Theaters May Go Dark Tonight Kansas City — With union heads indicating they will refuse the final offer of a 25 per cent cut, and withdrawal of one stage hand in first runs, and a one-man policy in subsequent runs, where remaining operator would get a 20 per cent increase, closing of local theaters tonight is likely. French Business Normal, Robert T. Kane Reports Business in France, which fell off 20 per cent at its lowest point, is now "practically normal," Robert T. Kane told The Film Daily yesterday on his arrival in New York on the Paris. He leaves for the Coast within a few days to confer with Sidney R. Kent in connection with his joining Fox in an important executive production capacity. FIRE HALTS STRAND SHOW Fire on the top floor of the Strand Theater building yesterday afternoon caused the theater to temporarily empty itself of patrons watching "42nd Street." The good sized audience vacated the auditorium in about two minutes. As soon as the fire was extinguished and all danger had disappeared, doors were reopened. No damage was done to the theater. M-G-M BUYS DOHERTY BOOK "Rain Girl," book by Edward Doherty, well-known magazine and newspaper writer, has been sold by the Leo Morrison office to M-G-M. Story is understood to deal with the life of Jeanne Eagles. Doherty, who recently returned from the coast, also is writing a new "Liberty Magazine" serial, "Short on Sight," for which Fox is reported dickering. ZIESSE FOR LOCAL NEWSREEL Metropolitan Review, Inc., has been organized to produce a weekly Metropolitan Review. Frank Ziesse is in charge, with headquarters in the Film Center Building. Sporting and other events are "covered" and the reel is sponsored by their backers. ALFRED FIEGEL MOVING Alfred J. Fiegel, Inc., on May 1 moves from East 42nd St. to the RKO Building, where 3,000 square feet of space has been leased. TED HEALY FOR M-G-M SHORT Ted Healy and his stooges have been signed by M-G-M to appear in a Technicolor musical short. Paramount Ace Houses May Drop Stage Shows Whether or not the Paramount theaters in New York and Brooklyn drop stage shows is contingent upon present-week grosses. Pending a decision the customary notice has been given several publicity people connected with both de luxers. Decision to end the stage policy was reached a few weeks ago, but the pull-up of business due to "She Done Him Wrong" caused postponement. If the plan goes through houses will adopt straight picture policies. Court Denies Allowance For Quittner Suit Costs Judge Caffey of the U. S. District Court has denied motion of counsel for Paramount Publix seeking an extra allowance of $2,000 for costs in connection with the conspiracy suit brought against the company by Edward Quittner. The company is now expected to immediately enter its judgment. Quittner has 90 days in which to file an anneal, dating from the day on which a notice of the judgment is served on him. HARRIM AN TO PAY NEXT WEEK Funds to pay all depositors of the Harriman National Bank have been placed in the Manufacturers Trust Co., liquidating agent, and payments may be authorized by the first of next week, it was reported yesterday. Delay is occasioned by the need of setting up an organization to handle claims of depositors. PUBLIX MEETING APRIL 17 Meeting of creditors of Publix Enterprises scheduled for last Monday has been deferred until April 17. Its object is to examine officers of the corporation which is in equity receivership. CONNOLLY TO DIRECT DANCES Bobby Connolly, Broadway dance director, has been signed to stage the dancing numbers for "Shoot the Works," the musical to be made by Rowland-Brice for Universal. Contract was negotiated by the Leo Morrison office. HARRY HIRSHFIELD FOR ROXY Harry Hirshfield noted cartoonist and entertainer, will headline the stage show at the original Roxy starting Friday. "High Gear" will be the screen feature. A Column of Successf u I Showmen! G. J. JONES Royal Theatre Jamestown, Kans. "I'm very happy to have purchased your 1932-1933 Columbia pictures . Your new product offers a wide variety of entertainment and possesses a sincere high quality. This product will surely bring good results, if proper exploitation is given the pictures by the exhibitor, and they are justly entitled to this exploitation." N. RAY CARMICHAEL Coliseum Theatre Lamoni, Iowa "This is Columbia's year to help the independent exhibitors survive. And not merely to survive but to prosper. 'Prosper with Columbia' is ^■■■■■■■■■i not a slogan— it's a proven fact." EVERETT H. HAYS Grand Theatre Sullivan, III. "I bought Columbia 1932-1933 because it looks good. With the excellen t cooperation afforded by the exchange manager, booker, and shipping departments, I feel quite happy over it.' "A great picture, time and again.'" Audience cheered -Brooklyn Eagle. MUSSOLINI SPEAKS"