The film daily year book of motion pictures (1931)

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Record Details:

Title:
The film daily year book of motion pictures
Date:
1931
Publisher:
New York : The Film Daily
Volume:
Year book of motion pictures (1931)
Leaf #:
0001082
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Year Book
Format:
Annuals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
August 01, 2024
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DISTRIBUTORS AND IMPORTERS WARSAW Ag-e-Fi!m, Zlcta 25. Arte-Film, Widok 20. As-Film, Al. Terozolimska 21. Cebe-Film, Marszalkowska 147. Celtic-Cinema, Prozna 14. Centro-Film, Al. Jerozolimska 43. Depkin, Mokotowska 14. Dom Handlowy I. Zagrodzki, Jasna 24. Doswiadczalna Wytwornia, Ordynacka 5. Enhafilm, Marszalkowska 125. Esterfilm. Marszalkowska 112. Fenix, Wielka 5. Filma, Marszalkowska 81-a. Fortuna, Marsakowska 95. Fox-Film, Wierzbowa 7. Francopol-Film, Al. Jerozolimska 43. Gloria, Marszalkowska 119. Heros, Al. Jerozolimska 31. Jarfilm, Nowy Swiat 19. Julfilm, Al. Jerozolimska 41. Kolos, Marszalkowska 152. Lechfilm, Ossolinskich 1. Leofilm, Nowy Swiat 39. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Marszalkowska 96. Muza-Film, Widok 23. Ornak, Skorupki 4. Paramount Films, Sienna 4. Petef-Film, Widok 10. Polonja-B'ilm, Sienna 14. Progress, Al. Jerozolinzska 29. Sfinks, S-to Krzyska 35. Standard-Film, Wspolna 35. Starfilm, Marszalkowska 125. Triumf-Film, Leszno 47. UnitedFilm, Marszalkowska 111. Union-Film, Marszalkowska 123. Universal Pictures Corporation, Al. Jerozolinzska 35. Wir-Film, Sienkiewicza 12. Warszawska Spozka Kinematograficzna, Chmielna 9. Wszechfilm, Zielna 6. STUDIOS As-Film, Al. Jerozolimska 21. Heros, Al. Jerozolimska 31. Kineton-Sfinks, Sto-Krzyska 35. Leofilm, Nowy Swiat 39. P. A. T., Drakowskie Przedmiescie 50. Polskie Towarzystwo Przemyslu Filmowego, Wolska 42. Wytwornia Doswiadczalna, PI. Dabroskiego 2. D. H. J. Zagrodski, Jasna 24. PORTO RICO Agitation — None. Censorship — During 1927 session of legislature efforts were made to enact a law providing censorship but this failed. Competition— 95% American films shown. Copyright Relations — None. Taxes — Moderate. Theaters — 113. Sound — 18 theaters wired, located in principal cities. Imports from U. S. A. — Direct, an American territory. I Exports to U. S. A. — Direct, an American territory. DISTRIBUTORS AND IMPORTERS SAN JUAN Del Valle, Ojeda & Soltero, P. O. Box 173. Fox Film Corp., Allen 20. Gelabert, Pedro, Salvador Brau 62. Marti, Rafael, Cristo 20. Medal Film Exchange, Luna St. No. 94. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer of P. R., Allen 8. Mundial Film Exchange, Allen 12. Paramount Films of Porto Rico, Tanca 1014 • West Indies Film Co., Luna 68. Talking Pictures, Cristo 16. Warner Bros., Allen 82. STUDIOS Pan American Players, P. O. Box 1278, San Juan. PORTUGAL Agitation — Ten-to-one contingent still being agitated in papers. Portuguese government demands a minimum of 100 meters of one Portuguese production in all exhibitions. Censorship — According to Decree No. 13564 of May 6, 1927, all titles must be in Portuguese, and no film is permitted to be exhibited without written authorization from the commissioner of police. 1,059 films censored during 1929 of which 545 were American, 150 French, 90 German, 239 Portuguese and 35 others. Competition — 80% American films shown. Copyright Relations — Established by Presidential Proclamation July 20, 1893, extended April 9, 1910. Production — Three feature films produced during 1929 and about 235 one-reel films showing Portuguese scenes and events. Taxes — High. Theaters— 398. Sound — 15 theaters wired. Imports from U. S. A. — 1929— 1,171,657 feet; value $18,737. 1930 — Sound, 398,592 feet; value $11,378. Silent, 127,283 feet; value $ 3,682. Exports to U. S. A. — 1929— 10,285 feet; value 388. DISTRIBUTORS AND IMPORTERS LISBON Castello Lopes, Limitada, Ave da Liberdale, 141. Companhia Cinematografica de Portugal, Rua Eugenic dos Santos, 110. Freire, Raul Lopes, Praca dos Restauradores, 35. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Films, Lda., Rua Braamcamp 10 R/C.D. Paramount Films S. A., Rua Braamcamp 10. Salm Levy Jor. & Ca, Rua dos Retrozeiros, 107. RUMANIA Agitation — None. Censorship — Very strict. Competition — 50 per cent American. Copyright Relations — Member International Union. By Presidential Proclamation, May 14, 1928. President Coolidge issued a proclamation covering copyright reciprocity between this country and Rumania. Production — Practically none. Taxes — Very high. Theaters— 279. Sound — 50 theaters equipped for sound. DISTRIBUTORS AND IMPORTERS BUCHAREST Arta-Filra, Warner Bros., Bd. EUsabeta No. 21. Artistic-Film, str Doamnei 10. Astra Cinegrafica, Bd. EUsabeta 12. Balcan Distr. Corp., Bd. EUsabeta 6. Dorian-Film, Bd. EUsabeta 19. Gaumont Leon, Bd. EUsabeta 34. Lux-Film, str Sarindar 16. Metro-Goldwyn, Bd. Domnitei 3. Regal-Film, str Academiei 2. Ricoli-Film, Bd. Domnitei 21. Sarpic, str, Raureanu 5. Soremar-Film, calea Victoriei 89. LTniversal-Film, dr Gabor, Bd. EUsabeta 8. FUmcentrala, Dr. Des. GABOR, str Gorove 7. 1046