Year book of motion pictures (1940)

Cenit Film, 25 de Mayo 168. Circulo Azul S. A. Cinematografica. Rawson 359. Compania Argentina de Films "Rio de la Plata," Uruguay 158. Condor Films S. A., Cinematogrrafiea, Ayacucho 440. Continental Film, Malabia 2545. Corporation Cinematogrrafiea Argentina, Rio Bamba 333. Corporacion Cinematografica La Plata X Film, Calle 43-581. La Plata. Corporacion Francis Mariscal, Diag. R. Saenz Pena 615. E. F. A., Lima 1261. Estudios San Miguel, Diag. R. Saenz Pena 832. Fenix Film, Castelli 292. Filmofono Argentina, Lavalle 2102. Lumiton, Corrientes y B. Mitre, Munro. Metropolis Film. Junin 387. Monti Films. Lavalle 1974. Neofon, Delgado 769. Ona Film. Mattaeu 1620. P. A. F., Lavalle 1688. Pampa Film, Ayacucho 352. Panamericana Internacional Film, Diag. R. Saenz Pena 1119. S. I. D. E., Campichuelo 553. S I. F. A., Diag. R. Saenz Pena 825. Sur Art Film Argentina. Florida 229. Vanguardia, Uruguay 466. Patria Film, Cerrito 466. Shorts Producers C. A. A. F., Esmeralda 155. Cine Argentino, Corrientes 676. Cinematografia Valle, Gavilan 1079. Estudios Cristiani, J. E. Uriburu 460. Empresa Filmadora Cordobesa, Corrientes 392, Cordoba. Filmoton. Cangallo 2315. Organizacion Harma, 25 de Mayo 11. Rog Film, Corrientes 222. Sierras de Cordoba. Montevideo 76, Cordoba. Tecno Film, Cervino 4431. Australia LEGISLATION — No Commonwealth quota laws but two states. New South Wales and Victoria, have quota restriction. In New South Wales, distributors are required to distribute (when available) Australian films equal to 3 per cent of the total distributed; exhibitors must show (when available) 2 Y2 per cent Australian films and 15 per cent British films. In Victoria, requirements are the same, except that the 16 per cent British screen time is not required. CENSORSHIP — The Commonwealth Film Censorship reviews all films, both 35 and 16 mm. COMPETITION — United States. 86.3 per cent: United Kingdom. 13 per cent; other countries, .7 per cent. PRODUCTION — During 1939, six theaters were produced. TAXATION — Distributors' branches pay the usual Australian business taxes, and, in addition, are held respsonsible for income tax ton the profits made in Australia by their producers. THEATERS — There are about 1.400 theaters, plus a number of touring shows, in Australia. All are wired for sound. Seats total about 1,100,000. Distributors and Importers SYDNEY Associated Distributors-British Empire Films. 251a Pitt Street (Republic, Monogram, Cinesound, Associated Talking Pictures, Capad Productions). Atlas Films, 300 Pitt Street (Grand National, Educational) . Columbia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 251a Pitt Street (Columbia) . Fox Film Corporation (Australia) Pty. Ltd., 97-99 Goulburn Street (20th Century-Fox). Gaumont British Dominions Film Distributors Pty. Ltd., 97-99 Goulburn Street ( Gaumont-British, Gainsborough, British and Dominions, British Lion ) . Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pty. Ltd., 20-28 Chalmers Street (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer). Metropolitan Films. 12 A Ocean House, Martin Place (English and Continental Films). FOREIGN MARKETS National Films of N. S. W., 198-200 Pitt Street (Independent productions from all countries). Paramount Film Service Pty. Limited, 66-72 Reservoir Street (Paramount Pictures). RKO Radio Pictures (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.. 300 Pitt Street (RKO-Radio Pictures and subsidiaries) . Scott Films, 200 Pitt Street (Independent productions from all countries). United Artists (Australasia) Pty. Ltd., 221 Elizabeth Street (Samuel Goldwyn, Charles Chaplin. London, Selznick International, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Walter Wanger, Hal Roach, Edward Small, World Windows). Universal Pictures Pty. Ltd., 499-501 Kent Street (Universal, Expeditionary, Associated British, O. B. Pictures, Famous Feature Films, Enterprise Productions). Warner Brothers-First National Pictures Pty. Ltd., 221 Elizabeth Street (Warner Bros., First National, Warner and First National British, Vitaphone Shorts). Bahamas LEGISLATION — None. CENSORSHIP — Mild. COMPETITION — American, about 80 per cent. COPYRIGHT RELATIONS — Same as United Kingdom. PRODUCTION — None . TAXATION — Customs duty. 1% per cent ad valorem, provided bond be given for the re-exportation of the films within 90 days. THEATERS — Three, all wired for sound. Barbados LEGISLATION — None affecting motion pictures. COMPETITION — American. 85 per cent, balance British. THEATERS — Three theaters are wired for sound. Belgium LEGISLATION — None affecting motion pictures. CENSORSHIP — Only films to be shown to minors must be censored. COMPETITION — American films. 60 per cent: French, 40 per cent. PRODUCTION — Three features and a few shorts produced in 1939. TAXATION — Import duty is 0.52 francs a meter. Transaction tax on imports is 2.75 per cent ad valorem. THEATERS — There are approximately 1,100 theaters, of which about 1,000 are wired for sound. Distributors and Importers BRUSSELS A. B.C.. Rue Royale, 296. Adac Film. Rue Linnee, 56. Adler Jacques Film, 21 Rue de la Prairie. Agence Centrale Cinematographique — -Rue du Pont Neuf, 19. Alliance Cinematographique Europeenne, S.A., Place de L'YSer, 10. Alliance — Cine, Rue de la Regence. " (Liege). Alro Films, S.A.. 74, Place des Martyrs. Artistes Associes, S.A.. Bd. du Jardin Botanique, 33. Artes Films. Rue Dupont, 27. Artistic-Films. Rue des Plantes. 118. Atos Films, Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 29. Atlas Films, Quai au Foin, 33. A. V.C. Films. Rue des Plantes, 121. Belga Films. Rue de Namur, 18. Belgo Luxenbourgeois Films, Rue des Plantes, 118. Bodard Films. Rue des Plantes, 95. B. I.F.O., Rue des Plantes, 75. Bruxelles Films, Rue de Namur, 5. C. C.B., Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 32. C.D.L., Rue Linnee, 56. Central Film, Rue Linnee, 99. Centrale Catholique du Film, Rue Traversiere, 6. Centrale Socialiste du Cinema, Rue des Plantes, 71. 1097