The Film Daily (1935)

laturday, Nov. 23, 1935 THE s^l DAILV ONING TO COME UP AT WASH'N CONFAB (Continued from Page 1) ave been worked out through a ser;s of "horse-trading", and it is | oped that the coming conference ill be the starting point for a more jngible basis of operation along this ne. I Only M-G-M and RKO in the molion picture field have thus far an, ounced their acceptance of Major Jerry's invitation, although it is onfidently expected by the indusrial coordinators that others will j.ccept before the date of the actual lonference. Wisconsin Wisps Milwaukee — Cedar Theaters has lied articles of incorporation with 1 Geisenfeld, H. Michelson and A. Rossman as incorporators. Pastime Operating Co., Inc., is low conducting the Pastime theater it Kiel. Former operators were Berth & Stecker. Charles G. Baumann, 78, Oshkosh exhibitor, who was found guilty recently on a charge of arson and fraud as a result of the burning of the Rex theater in North Fond du Lac last June, was sentenced last week to the state prison for an indeterminate term of two to five •years and then paroled to the state iboard of control. Articles of incorporation have ■been filed by the Capitol Amuserment Co. at Hartland with D. A. iKerr, A. W. Haselow and F. W. Irish as incorporators. A LITTLE from "LOTS" By RALPH WILK New Orleans Notes New Orleans — Opening of the Strand by the Strand Enterprises has been moved up to today. House will use subsequent run films, admission to be 10 cents for matinees and 20 cents for nights. The new enterprise consists of Mortimore and Schiell, Pritchard and Foster of radio station WWL and representatives of the renting agents. WWL's radio shows will play there on Saturday and Sunday nights as heretofore. Reports persist that the Asch interests will release the Liberty to another small operator shortly. Visitors to film row: Lawrence Lampo, Jeanerette; R. E. Hook, who has theaters in Fayette, Eutaw, Aliceville and Reform, Ala.; A. Labat of Raceland and Lockport, La. Extend "Popeye" Broadcasts Wheatena has extended its radio deal with Max Fleischer for 13 more broadcasts of "Popeye the Sailor," based on his Paramount cartoon series. Arthur Lyons of A. & S. Lyons arranged the agreement covering broadcasts over WEAF. ^LFRED NEWMAN, musical director for Samuel Goldwyn, has been awarded a new five-year contract at better terms than are called for by his present contract which still has two years to run. Newman is at present helping Charlie Chaplin to score the music written by the latter for "Modern Times." Newman is also completing the tonal accompaniment of Eddie Cantor's "Shoot the Chutes." T T T "Fighting Coward," the next Victory Pictures production, goes before the cameras on Dec. 15. Sam Katzman of Victory just completed "Wanted Men," with Ray Walker, Joan Woodbury, Sid Saylor, William Farnum, Mathew Betz, Clara Kimball Young and Reed Howes in (he cast. ▼ T T Mitchell Leichter of Belmont Pictures is leaving for New York this week-end. He plans to be away a month and before returning will cover all the key cities. T T ▼ Gloria Shea will share the feminine lead with Joan Perry opposite Ralph Bellamy in Columbia's "Doctor Steele" (temporary title), a Harold Shumate story which is in production under the direction of David Selman. T ▼ T Dave Miller has completed "Stepping Along," a one-reel subject for M-G-M. It deals with various types of dancing. ▼ T T The original story written for Carole Lombard by John Francis Larkin has been titled "Imported from Paris" by Paramount. It was bought under the title of "Fashion Spy." Laura Perelman and S. J. Perelman were assigned as writers on the story. Arthur Hornblow, Jr., will produce. ▼ T ▼ Count Phil D'Esco, globe-trotting technician, recently returned from Europe and has been active at 20th Century-Fox. He spent five years with Paramount in France. T T ▼ Alma Kruger, on the dramatic stage for many years, has been signed by Samuel Goldwyn for "These Three," the screen presentation of Lillian Hellman's current stage success. It is Miss Kruger's first appearance in motion pictures. ▼ T » Republic has signed Roger Pryor to appear in three productions during the current season. His assignments have not been definitely set, but he is tentatively scheduled for featured roles in "Sitting On The Moon," "Metropolitan Merry Go Round" and "Ticket to Paradise. ' Pryor recently appeared in "$1000 A Minute" for Republic. His sign HOLLYWOOD ing brings the Republic contract list to seven. The others are Evelyn Venable, John Wayne, Gene Autry, Ann Rutherford, Barbara Pepper and Smiley Burnette. Among those praising Laird Doyle's dialogue for "Dangerous," when filling out "criticism cards" following a recent preview of the Warner production, was Prof. J. V. Handsone, formerly English instructor at Yeatman High School, St. Louis. Doyle is now writing the screenplay and dialogue for "Glorious," Cosmopolitan production. ▼ t » Arthur Lubin has been assigned to direct "The Leavenworth Case" as the second picture on his Republic contract. Albert E. DeMond adapted the Anna Katherine Green novel, and Sidney Sutherland is putting the finishing touches on the screenplay. T T ▼ With Warner-First National offering no objection^ Edward H. Griffith, who is now directing "Next Time We Live," a Universal production, is negotiating with E. B. Hatrick of Cosmopolitan Productions for the rights to the Peter B. Kyne story, "The Go-Getters." Griffith's present keen desire to make this story into a screen production is traced back to 1922, during which period he directed this opus for Paramount under the Cosmopolitan banner. Sophie Wachner, Hollywood stylist has been commissioned by David O. Selznick to design the wardrobe for all the feminine players in "Little Lord Fauntleroy," for U. A. release. T T » Pierre Walkins, recent Hollywood importation from the New York stage, has been signed by RKO Radio Pictures for a role 'in "Two O'Clock Courage," now in production with Walter Abel and Margot Grahame co-featured. Alan Hale, Wallace Ford, Eric Blore and Gail Patrick are in the cast. ▼ t ▼ Samuel Goldwyn has decided that all films produced under his banner in future will have a full week of rehearsal before facing the cameras. Each production will be run through completely, much in the manner of a stage play, until everyone associated with it is familiar with the full meaning of the screen play. This plan was successfully employed on "Splendor." T ▼ ▼ Following the completion of "The Cut Up," his first starring comedy for Columbia's 1935-36 program. Harrv Langdon is at work on "I Don't Remember," his second short feature on the company's new schedule. Preston Black is again directing the comedian. RULES AGAINST AT&T IN VOGAFILM ACTION (Continued from Page 1) as he ordered, Federal Judge Knox has ruled that A. T. & T. must either drop the patent infringement defense or agree to pay over the money :f it proceeds with that defense. Richmond Rambles Richmond — Plans are being considered for construction of several new theaters in various sections of the state. Community Theater Co. of New York contemplates two houses here, the Ginter Park Theater and a negro house. Several new theater corporations have been chartered in Virginia within recent months, including one by Elmer H. Brient, with plans for theater operation and construction. A charter has been issued to Stuart Theater, Inc., Stuart, Va., to engage in moving picture business. Officers are E. Elwin Branscome of Stuart, president; Leonard Branscome, Hillsville, vice-president; M. L. Branscome, Stuart, secretarytreasurer. The company will operate new theaters in Stuart, Hillsville and Galax. Dan Weinberg of Bedford, Va., is president of the newly chartered Bedford Theaters, Inc., for theatrical business. Other incorporators are Isaac Weinberg and Manuel Weinberg. Connecticut Comment Danbury — George J. Harvey, for two years assistant to Jack Harvey, manager of the Palace, has been named manager of the New Empress. He was assistant manager of a house in Bristol before coming to Danbury. Merrick Lyon becomes assistant manager of the Palace and Frank Morin, who was in charge of the Empress for its recent reopening, has resumed management of the Capitol. All are Warner houses. Rockville — The Princess, Village street, closed for more than 10 years, has been reopened by Frank Mann after an extensive renovation program. William Preston of Boston is manager. New Haven — R. E. Hart, assistant manager of the Bijou here, has been transferred to Loew's in Houston. Tex. He was given a testimonial dinner by associates. RCA Preferred Dividend Regular quarterly dividend on the "A" Preferred stock of RCA for the fourth quarter of this year was declared yesterday. The dividend, amounting to 87% cents a share, la payable Jan. 1 to holders of record Dec. 4. Win. Orr Heads Chest Drive William A. Orr, M-G-M executive, is chaii-man of publicity for the Yonkers Community Chest drive now in progress.