Film Year Book 1927 (1927)

AUSTRIA Agitation — Contingent 1 to 20 effective Sept. 3, 1926, until Sept. 1927, all film entering Austria must have a special permit issued by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. It is reported that this law is unconstitutional. (See General Notes). Censorship — Under direction of the Press Bureau of the Police Department plus four outside advisors, one teacher, one judge and two welfare workers. Quite liberal. Only about 10 films disapproved during past year out of 1,500 censored. Competition — About 70% American films shown. German second. Copyright Relations — Established by Presidential Proclamation Sept. 20, 1907, extended April 9, 1910 and March 11, 1925. Production — Unsound, approximately 15 producing companies and eight studios. Annual 60 to 70 films. Sascha Film Co. of Vienna probably the outstanding Austrian company in production. Taxes — Very high. Luxury taxes harmful to the industry. Theaters— 580. Vienna has 186. Imports from U.S.A.— 1913—8,400 feet; value $698. 1923 — 480,000 feet; value $20,000. 1924 — 2,000,000 feet; value $67,500. 1925—2,600,000 feet; value $87,500. 1926—720,000 feet; value $26,000. Exports to U.S.A. — 1913—8,800 feet; value $550. 1923-70,000 feet; value $7,000. 1924 — 60,000 feet; value $18,000. 1925—18,000 feet; value $10,500. 1926—16,000 feet; value $850. Gneral — Only ten foreign films can now be granted import privileges into Austria under revision of the "kontingent," according to a cabled report to the Dept. of Commerce from Vienna, in December. The present "kontingent" is 20 to 1. If the new "kontingent" results in a shortage of films, an increase will be allowed, according to authorities. DISTRIBUTORS VIENNA Ala-Film Co., A. G., Neubaugasse 12-14. AUianz Filmfabrikations, Neubaugasse 38. American Film Co., Ltd. (Universal), Mariahilferstr 7. Apollo Film, A. G., Lindengasse 53. Austria Film G. m. h. H., Landstr 25. Central Film, Mariahilferstr. 85-87. Christensen, Anna, Mariahilferstr 53. Engel Film G. m. b. H., Hugo (Emelka), Neubaugasse 28. Engel & Walter, Neubaugasse 35. Eska-Film, G. m. b. H., Neubaugasse 21. Fanamet Films, Neubaugasse 1. Fiag. A. G., Neubaugasse 1. Film Werke, A. G., Neubaugasse 25. Fox Film Corp. G. m. b. H., Mariahilferstr. 47. Gaumont, G. m. b. H., Mariahilferstr. 57. Goldenweiser, Ernest, Neubaugasse 30. Goldsclimid, J., Mariahilferstr. 47. Ideal-Film, G. m. b. H., Zollerg 8. Lux Film Vertrieb and Verleih, G. m. b. H., Neubaugasse 25. Michelluzzi, v., Mariahilferstr. 88a. Micco-Film, A. G., Mariahilferstr. 88a. Mitteleuropaische Film A. G., Praterstr. 9. Mondial Film Industrie A. G., Neubaugasse 2. Newa Film, Neubaugasse 2. Oberlander, Karl, Neubaugasse 26. Osterr Filmindustrie, G. m. b. H., Neubaugasse 64-66. Pan Film, A. G., Neubaugasse 64-66. Phillip & Co., Neubaugasse 12. Phonix-Film, A. G. Mariahilferstr. 88a. Primax. Neubaugasse 31. Quittner. Zuckerberg & Co., Lindengasse 49. Sascha Film Industrie, A. G. Siebensterngasse 31. LTfa-Film, G. m. b. H., Neubaugasse 1. Universal Pictures Corp., Mariahilferstr. 7. Vienna Film Verleih, Siebensterngfasse 39. \'ita Filmjndustrie, A. G. Neubaugasse 1. Wiener Lichtbilderei, G. m. b. H., Neubaugasse 38. AZORES (Portugal) Agitation — None. Censorship — None. Competition — Nearly all pictures shown are American. Copyright Relations — ^See Portugal. Production— None. Taxes— High. Theaters — Seven very poorly equipped. Imports from U.S.A. — Most pictures received from Portugal which country shows 90% American films. Exports to U.S.A. — None. BELGIUM Agitation — No agitation against American films. Censorship— Strict censorship, children under 16 not permitted in picture halls. All films must obtain an authorization card by submitting a detailed scenario of the film in duplicate. One copy of the card and scenario must accompany the film everywhere and shown on demand. Competition — American pictures shown 85%. German next. Copyright Relations — Established by Presidential Proclamation July 1, 1891, extended April 9, 1910 and June 14, 1911. Production — None. Taxes — High. Announce a new customs regulation pertaining to films. It provides for a duty of 20 centimes per one imported meter of negative film, and 30 centimes for every imported meter of positive. Theaters — «00. Brussels, 82, Antwerp, 50. Imports from U.S.A. — 1913—1,500 feet; value $250. 1923—650,000 feet; value $23,000. 1924—1,500,000 feet; value $55,000. 1925—3,500,000 feet; value $115,000. 1926—1,500,000 feet; value $50,000. Exports to U.S.A. — 1913— None. 1923 — 1,058 feet; value $85. 1924 — None. 1925—5,500 feet; value $550. DISTRIBUTORS AND IMPORTERS BRUSSELS A. B. C. Films, 157 Rue Verte. Aubert, 68 Rue Neuve. Agence Generale Cinematographique, 30 Blvd., Baudouin. Artistes Associes (United Artists), 18 Rue d'Aremberg. Astra Film, 29 Rue de Chemin-de-Fer. Auror Film, 70 Rue de Brabant. Baudon Saint-Lo, 115 Rue des Plantes. Belot, C. 2'6 Rue de Poincon. Belga Film, 69 Rue des Plantes. Belgian Film, 8 Rue Dupont. Belgo International Film, 76 Rue de Marais. Bodart & Co., 95 Rue des Plantes. Bomhals, F. 22 Rue de Pont-Neuf. Brabo Film, 102 Rue de Brabant. Bral, H., 115 Rue Verte. C. C. B., 30 Rue de Marche. (Central Film. 106 Rue Linne. (Tercle Catholique, 21 Rue de la Serrure. Cineo, 25 Blvd., Botanique. Closset Georges, 34 Rue de I'Ascension. Commercial Films, 10 Blvd. Botanique. Comptoir Du Film, 138 Blvd. E. Jacqmain. Crosly Film, 74 Rue Verte. Dardenne & Co. J., 30 Rue Dupont. De Broukere, M., 67 Rue des Plantes. Delange, M. 69 Rue Verte. Delnoye & Co., F., 115 Rue des Plantes. DeThoran, E., 68 Rue Neuve. Eclipse, 74 Rue des Plantes. Exclusif Film, 61 Rue des Plantes. Films Triomphe, 74 Rue des Plantes. First National, Chaus de Haecht 138. Fleerackers, 117 Rue Linne. Fox Film. ,^5 Rue Fosse-Aux-Loups. Frank and Vanhest, 78 Rue Neuve. Gaumont-Metro-Goldwyn, 11 Quai au Bois de Construction. Gold Star Pictures, 18 Rue des Plantes. Grandes Productions Cinematographiques, 18 Rue J. Van Praet. 933