Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1933)

AUG14U33 ®C1B 199022 ^ HOLLYWOOD Copyright 1933 — Hollywood Filmograph — Established 1922 VOL. 1 3. 'NO. 30 HOLLYWOOD/CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1933 PUBLISHED WEEKLY Producers-Union Battle Is Folding Fast Strike Proves Double Cross to Film Industry WE PREDICTED INTERVENTION OF PRES. GREEN OF A.F.L., IN STUDIO SQUABBLE BY HARRY BURNS You can take it from us, the hand writing is on the wall for the producers-union strike all because the whole thing was wrong to begin with and should not have been allowed to drag along as long as it has. If our memory serves us right, this problem was very much in the eyes and attention of the producers and labor representatives over 1 8 months ago and has been stalled along all this time. It finally had to break and it did, and now this dog-eat-dog squabble has caused the world to turn their eyes on the film industry and they are asking a lot of questions as to the why and wherefor of the present struggle and strife, and it all smacks of bad taste for pictures and those who produce them. It was our keen observation of the facts in the case that caused us to sum up that it was only a matter of time until William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor would take a hand in bringing about a settlement of the strike, and if it became necessary he would ask Joseph Weber of the Musicians' Union to co-operate with him. If this failed, he could then leave the matter open for President Roosevelt rather than call a general walk-out. In face of President Green telegraphing Richard J. Green, representative of the striking Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and telling him that the situation here is deplorable and that he would take the matter up with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers regarding the controversy. This brought immediate action we understand, for Harry Brigaerts, International Vice-President of the I.B.E. W., which has been used by Pat Casey to break up the strike, using this outfit as his ace in the hole as to the right to bargain with the producers through I. B.E.W. instead of I.A.T.S.E. since Continued on page three BUDDY FISHER America's Joy Boy, who opens Tuesday evening with his greater orchestra and one of the best floor revues offered in a night playspot at the Cafe De Paree (opposite Westlake Park). The popularity gained by Buddy Fisher at the Eugene Stark Cafe and Hollywood Barn and not forgetting his radio programs over KFAC should make his engagement one of the most talked of Southlanders have helped make a success in some time. At any rate, Cinema and Theatrical satelites have all made reservations for the opening night, so that they can be on hand to give "Buddy" a great big hand as he makes his bow. BRITISH GRATEFUL TO OUR HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS FOR BAD JUDGMENT IN PERMITTING WALKOUT While Hollywood continues to flounder through a general strike of studio unions, English producers rave over the great success of British pictures, give public Gala Film Performances and resoundingly praise American producers for what they are doing for the British Empire. From the beneficiaries of their eagerness to build up British industries at the expense of American workers our producers receive an indictment they cannot escape. They stand convicted by the people they are mushrooming to prosperity. Writes Sam Harris in London "Cinema": "We are naturally proud of the progress of British pictures — and as the triumph of our home productions is comparatively recent — we may be forgiven for our enthusiasm — But — we do not forget — The great debt which the trade in this country — owes to the continued regular supply of amazing, costly entertainments — Brought over by the great concerns that for SEVERAL DECADES HAVE BEEN BUILDING UP HOLLYWOOD. It remains true that film is international. A Gala such as that of last Wednesday — serves to remind us that this country is also playing a big part in the perfecting of a world-wide industry. Good work by any ONE country in this respect — benefits all— CO-OPERATIVELY —WITH FRIENDLY RIVALRY —FOR THE BENEFIT AND PROFIT OF ALL OF US." Practically ALL of those "amazing, costly entertainments, brought over by the great concerns that for several decades have been building up Hollywood" are American pictures. These and the many American financed pictures made in England are causing public celebrations in England while American picture workers are out on strike. Continued on page three