Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1934)

MOTION PICTURE DAILY Friday, March 9, 193' End of Free Radio Shows Is Foreseen (.Continued from page 1) John Shepard, M. R. Runyon and James W. Baldwin met in Washington yesterday and discussed the results of the joint conference. The meeting of the three Code Authorities was the first of its kind and was presided over by William P. Farnsworth. Division Administrator Sol A. Rosenblatt attended. Returning yesterday from the capital were Nathan Yamins, W. Ray Johnston, Kuykendall, Harold S. Bareford and John C. Flinn. Washington, March 8. — The radio Code Authority today passed a resolution endorsing a permanent setup of committees from the radio, film and legitimate codes to deal with questions of mutual interest. Boards Please All In Salt Lake City (Continued from page 1) the L. Marcus Enterprises says : "They're highly satisfactory. I've heard no complaints. The general feeling seems to be that all factors are represented." Manager Andy Floar of the Star, an independent, has this to say : "It's all O. K. Most of the independents I've talked to seem pleased." Irving Schlank, United Artists manager here, concurs. He says : "The appointments seem to be fair in every respect. Capable men have been chosen, I believe." W. F. Gordon, Warners' manager, who holds the record for remaining upon Film Row for the longest period of any manager here, says : "The appointments are splendid and give equal representation. An all-around good choice in my opinion." Jersey NRA Bills Worry Exhibitors (Continued from page 1) of state and local officials in the enforcement of codes, is a Senate measure and is yet to be acted upon. Several states, it is understood, have changed statutes to make them conform to Federal NRA regulations, but so far as known this is the only state with legislative plans for active local enforcement and financing of the enforcement machinery through assessments. Rosenblatt on Ad Code Washington, March 8. — In addition to handling the transportation and amusement codes, Division Administrator Sol A. Rosenblatt has been placed in charge of the advertising code. Harrises Arrive on Coast Hollywood, March 8. — John H. Harris and Mrs. Harris are here on a pleasure trip. He may organize Variety Clubs at Pacific Coast points during his stay. Few Board Changes Coming, Kuykendall (Continued from page 1) the authority, stated yesterday. Unless conclusive proof is submitted that the members selected are dishonorable they will not be replaced, he stated. Kuykendall said it was expected protests would arrive on selections and it is not unusual that many of the men have enemies in the field who would like to see them removed. However, this is not influencing the authority to make replacements. Changes will be made in instances where men have changed jobs and are lorced to resign. One case is that of Ben Kalmenson, who recently was transferred from the distribution to the theatre department in Pittsburgh by Warners. Substitutions will be made in instances where men sell their theatre interests, such as T. H. Sharpe of Little Rock, Ark., who is to be succeeded on the Memphis board. Another situation which will require shifting is cases of resignation, such as Lawrence Lehman from the grievance board in Kansas City. Smith, Sears Going To Coast for Talks (Continued from page 1) with Jack L. Warner. No definite number has been designated, but probably there will be 60 again. St. Louis, March 8.— Bert Perkins of the Warner exploitation staff is here from New York to prepare the advance campaign on "Wonder Bar" with which Warners will launch the Shubert Rialto. Sound technicians are overhauling the equipment for the opening. Seattle Calls Off Nazi Film Showing (Continued from page 1) troops, has been called off here after a scheduled showing at the Egyptian. Local sentiment is reported against it. "S. A. Mann Brand" is the film which caused an uproar when shown in Portland, Ore., a few weeks ago. Its run at the Taylor Street Theatre in that city was marked by daily demonstrations laid at the door of Communists. Norton Ritchey Back Norton Ritchey of the Ritchey Export Corp. returned yesterday from a tour of Europe, where he made arrangements for distribution of Monogram product. Musical Excites Hollywood, March 8. — "Stand Up and Cheer," the Winfield Sheehan-Fox musical, not yet shown at a public preview, is hailed here as the last word in musical shows. It is a terrific comedy show with several outstanding comedy sequences. Jimmy Durante and Stepin Fetchit soar to new heights. The show closes with a great production number of a song entitled "We're Out of the Red." Thousands of Americans, representing all branches of business and labor, parade to this leading song number. The whole show is probably the biggest and strongest musical production to date. Loew-Union Talks Set for Saturday (Continued from page 1) Charles C. Levey, secretary-treasurer of Local 118, and Ben Golden of the Regional Labor Board. The Loew's representatives agreed to meet Levey tomorrow on negotiations for ushers' and cleaners' wage scales. Golden recommended the reinstatement of five former Loew employes who are members of Local 118 and who were discharged recently, according to the union's complaints. Reinstatement will be held up, however, pending an investigation of the cases of the five by Loew executives. Representatives of Skouras and Randforce circuits are scheduled to meet today with Levey and Golden at the Regional Board. Elliott Takes Union Row to the Capital (Continued from page 1) has left for Washington with a complete file of all labor complaints. He will present his case to the Labor Committee of the House and will seek an audience with President Roosevelt. As a last resort, the union head is considering a newspaper campaign here to concentrate attention on the situation until Al Berres of the studio labor committee is given what he calls a "fair and impartial" hearing. Berres is already in Washington. Kent Returns Monday S. R. Kent, who has been vacationing in Florida, returns to his office at Fox on Monday. Amusement Stocks Show Gain The five amusement issues listed on the N. Y. Stock Exchange and used in the New York Times' monthly index on market valuations, showed a paper gain of $1,222,799 in February as compared with January, which, in turn, showed a gain of $11,653,911 over December. The detail follows: Feb. 26, '34 Shares Listed Fox Film, CI. A 2,419.758 Loew's 1,464.205 Madison Square Garden 319.139 Radio-Keith-Orpheum 1,034,635 Warner Bros 3.801.344 , — Closing — N Net Jan. Feb. Change — 1 28^ 3034 + 254 4 W % 3 m + H 6?4 Change in Values $2,419,758 3,294,461 39.892 387.988 Total + $1,222,799 Expect Early O.K. on Deal In St. Louie (Continued from page 1) show their own product in the hoi^ until Sept. 1, when the lease expire Local gossip has it that Warner may even buy into the three units ur der F. & M. management and if thi happens the Warner freres will bu wark Marco and Arthur in their ti with Skouras. San Francisco, March 8. — Withn turn of Mike Marco from New Yor where he conferred with his partne Harry C. Arthur, the first gun in local war with Skouras and F. W. ( will pop within a week or so when tl F. & M. Orpheum here returns 1 stage name attractions. Alreac signed up are the Mills Brothers, Tc Lewis, Earle Carroll's "Vanities." 01" sen & Johnson and 10 other box-offi< personalities. The flaring up of the F. W. CF. & M. trouble is the result of Spyn Skouras calling off a deal with Arthi and Marco which involved turnir over seven houses to them. When tl tentative agreement was set, Skour; agreed to turn over to F. & M. a nur ber of pictures if the Orpheum dropp' its stage entertainments. The prese tations were abandoned, but Skour never lived up to the picture side i the agreement, it is said. As a resu Marco is restoring shows and scou ing the market for the biggest nam possible. Marco's homecoming with A. Balaban caused some speculation as whether the latter was lining up wi F. & M. Both Marco and Balab; leave for New York to confer w Arthur within the next few weeks a it is possible the trio may get gether on a three-way partners! deal. MPTOA Men to Mee Before Conventio (Continued from page 1) first meeting will be held by the boa of directors, consisting of 24 de gates from various units. This gro will nominate officers for the ensui year. Following this session, the e ecutive committee, comprising sev division representatives, will conve to discuss the program and other tivities of the convention. Ed Kuykendall, president, will pi side at both meetings. Hollywood, March 8. — Committi have been named by the Southe California Independent Theatre Ow ers' Ass'n. to handle all angles of 1 M. P. T. O. A. convention. Ben B< instein will be general chairman a will act as ex-officio head of all co mittees. Mediate in Milwaukee Milwaukee, March 8. — Hai Bragarnick has been named media in an effort to avert a general thea strike because of exhibitors' refusal recognize the new theatre service e ployees' union. In the meantime pi eting continues at the Alhambra ; Warner, but the pickets are stick close to the curb.