The Film Daily (1934)

THE Friday, Sept. 14, 1934 '%£k DAILY EXHIBITORS MAY DROP MUSIC SOCIETY SUIT (Continued from Page 1) of the theatermen's group. The suit instituted by the U. S. AttorneyGeneral also asks for the dissolution of the music society under the antitrust laws. These new developments resulted from a conference held between members of the committee and Howard Stephens, first assistant attorney-general, in Washington on Wednesday. Those present included: Ed Kuykendall, Abram F. Myers, Leopold Friedman and Lou Phillips. Para. Banker Quiz Put Off to Sept. 25 (Continued from Page 1) yesterday consented to adjournment until Sept. 25 of the motion of Thomas A. Reynolds, vice-president of the National City Bank, to prevent examination about his bank's dealings with Paramount under Sec. 21A of the old bankruptcy act. As a condition of the adjournment it was agreed that the banks would withdraw their motion against being examined if no settlement was reached by Sept. 25. David Crossman, of Davis, Polk, Wardwell, Gardiner & Reed, representing the debenture holders committee, and Louis M. Loeb, of Cook, Nathan & Lehman, attorneys for the stockholders' committee, were in court and consented to the adjournment. Settlement of the trustees' suit against the banks will speed the Paramount reorganization to the point where a reorganization plan could be presented to the court within a few weeks. Failure to settle the suit would hold up reorganization for at least a year. ' Code Authority Okays Zoning Principles (Continued from Page 1) opposition to certain phases on the part of Loew and Warner. Nathan Yamins presided as chairman. Others present were Ed Kuykendall, H. S. Bareford, R. H. Cochrane, Charles L. O'Reilly, W. ■■ C. Michel, Neil Agnew, Joe Vogel, Edward Golden and Gordon C. Youngman, who represented M. H. Aylesworth. The next meeting of the Authority will take place Sept. 27. See Defeat for 2% St. Louis Tax St. Louis — Defeat of the 2 per cent local tax on amusements is seen with the addition of two aldermanic members to the opposition side. This makes 15 opposed to the bill. "Fountain" Holds at Palace RKO's "The Fountain" is being held a second week at the Palace. The picture had its first-run at the Music Hall. MONG THE PHIL M.DALY • • • AND DID the AMPA open up with a bang for the autumn season! the luncheon room of the Empey Club looked like a combination Democratic and Republican convention and when it comes to Politics these professionals have nothing on the Pressageys be that as it may Prexy Billy Ferguson with his lineup of celebs and entertainment features, showed that the Old Master Exploiteer was still hitting on high • • • A NEAT bit of emceeing was done by Leon Janney .... at the outset the president called for a moment of silent tribute to the memory of Maurice "Red" Kann's wife, Marie and then Fergie paid a tribute to two mugs who have been shouldering more than their share of the organization's work and we mean WORK referring to Marvin Kirsch and Paul Benjamin then the Special Guests were honored being 36 femme pressageys who occupied an immense table • • • AN ADDED feature was an announcement by Paul Benjamin who has personally promoted an expensive Nash car to be raffled off proceeds to go to the three major motion picture charities in the East Paul passed out books to members the lucky number winning this handsome gift will be drawn at the AMPA Christmas Luncheon at the Astor hotel either Gov. Lehman or Mary Pickford will flip the lucky number from the hat • • • THE GUEST of honor was Tom Noonan Bishop of Chinatown who spoke about his famous Sunday afternoon broadcasts Joe Howard, the vet song writer, sang some of his famous melodies of yesteryear Furman & Lorraine had the gang warmed up as they joined in "The Man On the Flying Trapeze" the Merry Widow Orchestra led by Bola Loblov, dispensed melodies generously guests of honor were Maude Odell of "Tobacco Road" fame Lila Lee Vern Shaw the luncheon room was jammed with an overflow in the hall with a list of prominent folks present too long to mention everybody was tickled to see the luncheons resumed with such a splendid opening session. • • • IT IS not generally known that Henry Ford is a picture fan he has a section of his Dearborn Museum set aside for photos of those who have played important parts in the development of the motion picture he has just added pictures of three Radio stars Irene Dunne, Ann Harding, Richard Dix • • • AT THE "Night of Stars" affair at the Yankee Stadium on Sept. 20 dedicated to the German Jewish refugees George M. Cohan will sing a song titled "Night of Stars" which he wrote for this occasion A weekly bulletin is being issued by Secretary George P. Aarons of the M. P. T. 0. of Eastern Pennsylvania, So. New Jersey and Delaware Mister Aarons devotes the front page to a brief summary of important events, with sound advice on what position to take so that the organizashe can present a United Front Constructive and Sensible Ted Koehler and Rube Bloom are writing the book and score for the new floor show at the Cotton Club ... Lucky Millinder and the Mills Blue Rhythm Band will remain at the club for the premiere Cab Calloway and his orch will probably replace them about Dec. 1 BAN ON DUALS INN. J. STARTING NEXT MONTH (Continued from Page 1) cuit, according to members of the committee in charge for the exhibitor unit. Up to last night the independent circuit had not indicated its intention to sign the agreement banning the policy. Operating five houses, the company, however, affects exhibition in three counties. Terms of the agreement, signed by several major circuits operating in the section, as well as independents, provide that the move must be a 100 per cent one. Two Exploitation Features On Next Sol Lesser Lineup (Continued from Page 1) Hyman, Lesser's personal representative. Negotiations are now pending for a star for a story which Lesser is prepared to start shooting on quickly, Hyman said. Lesser will arrive in New York on Wednesday from the coast accompanied by Eddie Cline and George O'Brien. All three are scheduled to sail for Etarope on Sept. 29 to make some scenes for "The Cowboy Millionaire," third of the series of six pictures starring George O'Brien which Lesser is producing for Fox release. The Harold Bell Wright story, "When a Man's A Man", will be O'Brien's second vehicle and will go into production on the coast Nov. 19. Lesser plans production of another Chandu serial for 1935-36 release, Hyman said. « « « » » » "Night of Love" Piles Up 2nd Highest "Hall" Gross (Continued from Page 1) est gross in the history of the house. The picture is now in its second week at Radio City. At the Paramount in Los Angeles, the film broke all house records and has been held over, while in San Francisco and Winnipeg, the only other openings so far, it is in its third week. 16 mm. Film Is Projected 76 Feet on 14-Ft. Screen (Continued from Page 1) mable and is not hampered by fire rules in this state. David Ambuter of the Ambuter Film Laboratory, who has carried on extensive experiments with the idea, is at present working close to capacity in reducing foreign film for private showings. New Sonotone Stock Issues Sontone Corp., makers of a boneconducting hearing device for the deaf, with installations in the Radio City Music Hall, Fay's Theater in Providence and other eastern cities, yesterday announced a new issue of 100,000 shares of the common stock at $3. The issue will also be offered to employees of the company at $2.55.