Kinematograph Year Book 1947 (1947)

590 The Kinemato graph Year Book. Nazlionalcine, Via S. Basilio 19, Rome. O.F.I. (Organizzatione Film Italians , Rome. OrbiS Film, Via Regina Elena 47, Rome. Pan Film, Via Nazionale 69, Rome. Palladius Film, Via Saragozza 18, Bologna. Pao-Film, Rome P C.A., Via Tritone 102, Rome. Pastor Film, Via Torina 29, Rome. Quarta Film, Via Calamattal 6, Rome. ■ Rex Film, Via Vicenza 5a, Rome. Rinascimento Film, Via Mercede 42, Rome. Roma Film, Via Solferino 9, Rome. 8.A.F.A., Via Regina Elena 57, Rome. 8angiorgio-Palladius-Film, Rome. Sangraf, Sal. San Xicolo Tol. ib, Rome. G.B. Seyta, Via dei Mille 7b, Rome. Sidera Film, Corso Lombardia 104, Turin. Tespi Film, Via Q. Sella 45, Rome. TitanilS Film, Via Sommacampagna 6, Rome. T.R.B., Via Peronne 14, Turin. Triveneta, Calle Loredan 4147, Venice. Tugnoli Film, Piazza die Pietra 34, Rome. Universalia, Rome. Vi-Va Film, Corso Umberto 148, Rome. STUDIOS. Scalera, Rome. Scalera, Venice. Titanus, Rome. Safa, Rome. Aci-Farnesina, Rome. Fert, Turin. I.C.E.T. (Industrie Cinematografiche e Teatrali), Milan. DUBBING. Fono Romo, Via M. Adelaide 7, Rome. LABORATORIES. Catalucci, Via le Campo Boario 56, Rome. Mexico By H. H. Wollenberg TTHE Mexican film industry is now estimated to be the third largest industry *■ in the Americas. The total of kinemas is approximately 1,150. Admission prices range from 2 to 6 pesos (2s. to 6s.) and from 4 to 6 pesos in first-run theatres. Sixty per cent, of the total receipts are derived from Mexico City, the capital. Entertainment taxes are 15 per cent, of the grosses to the Federal Government and 13 per cent, to the respective federal states. Kinemas by law are divided into various categories ; class AA kinemas must show one Mexican film at least every two months. The U.S. share of screen time has been estimated at 80 per cent., but Mexican production has steadily been gaining ground during the last five years, and it is estimated that 50 per cent, of the first run releases now are Mexican. Of the 200 features announced for production in 1946, 64 had been completed within the first six months of 1946, as compared with a total of 87 features during 1945. The average cost was 85,000 dollars (^21,000 approx.) In the course of 1946, however, symptoms of a crisis due to rising production costs became apparent. With the newly elected President, Miguel Aleman, who took office in December, 1946, new far-reaching protective legislation is certain for 1947. So far, a difference is made in import duties with regard to Spanish and English dialogue films ; the duty on the former is 8 pesos per kilo and on the latter 20 pesos. Mexican films are produced with a view to export with bi-lingual productions (Spanish and English) being turned out. In addition to the Clasa and Azteca Studios with 10 and 18 stages respectively, the Churubuscu Studios — 14 stages — and the Tepeyac Studios — 12 stages — were completed in 1946. TRADE ORGANISATIONS. Asociacion de Productores y Distribuidores de Peliculas, Paseodela Reforma 503, Mexico City. Asociacion Nacional de Empresarios, Paseo de la Reforma, 503, Mexico City. Camara Nacional de la Industria Cinematografica, Paseo de la Reforma 503, Mexico City. 8indicato Nacional de Empleados Cinemato graficos Similars, Orozco y Berra 15, Mexico City. Sindicato de la Produccion, Aldaco 11-C, Mexico City. Sindicato de Actores de Cine y Similars, Plaza de las Vizcainas, Mexico City. Directores de Peliculas S.D.L.P., Ramon Guzman 123, Mexico City. Union de Exhibidores, Av. Ejido 19, Mecxio City. DISTRIBUTORS. Cinematograflstas Unidos, Paseo de la Reforma, 72, Mexico City. Central Cinematografica, S.A., Paseo de 1? Reforma 27, Mexico City. Cosmopolitan Films, Bucareli 35, Mexico City. Cosmos Filmex, Paseo de la Reforma 12-213, Mexico City. Distribucion California, Donato Guerra 5, Mexico Citv.