Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1934)

turday, October 13. 1934 MOTION PICTURE DAILY Assessments Again Turned DownbyNRA (Continued from page 1) rather surprising in that Golden, representing independents, had approved 'the plan. He was added to the finance committee after a group of independent forces attacked the original 5chedule. Some NRA officials, while not outspoken, are reported beginning to suspect some code interests as "stalling," since it is held that they can submit as many plans as they wish and have them rejected. In time, it is stated, they will get together on a plan that is equitable to all interests. The exhibitor second half assessment plan was accepted by Campi and is being sent to the Division of Research and Planning. Division Administrator Sol A. Rosenblatt returned today after a gruelling code session in New York yesterday. It is reported here he will get a high post in the new three-division setup to replace the NRA. From accounts here, it is rumored he has been offered any job he wants in the new scheme of things and his intention is to see the theatrical codes through to the end. Plan Protest Over Dubinsky's Tenure (Continued from pope 1) tection. Dubinsky's protest was the only one sent to Campi, which returned the original schedule for revamping. Zoning board members are speculating on whom to ask to serve as unaffiliated first run representative in case the exhibitors carry out their intention to protest Dubinsky. There is no other exhibitor in Kansas City eligible, and a substitute will have to be brought in from out of town, if a willing exhibitor can be found. Dubinsky became a member of the board when A. F. Baker, manager of the Electric, Kansas City, Kan., resigned as unaffiliated first run member following completion of the pool I involving his house and the Fox I Granada. Competition to Determine Protection, Campi Holds "Perfect' Short Dallas, Oct. 12.— "La Cucuracha" has been booked after its fourth private screening by the Majestic as the "perfect short subject" for the theatre's perfectly balanced program Oct. 20. Booking was held up because of the price. "La Cucuracha" will share the program with "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." Pittsburgh Ad Case Certified to Campi Pittsburgh, Oct. 12. — Acting as an Industrial Adjustment Agency in the complaint filed by H. B. Siegel of the Princess, Erie, against the Palace, Erie, the local grievance board failed to arrive at a decision in a premature advertising case and certified the com: plaint to Campi for hearing. A. Bellette of the Grand, Frederickstown, Pa., won a decision over the American, Vestaburg, Pa., when the local clearance board reduced the clearance of the American over the Grand from 21 to 10 days. tonomy be extended in the settlement of local problems in spite of the code requirements that a 75 per cent vote should govern giveaways and other controversial subjects. A majority rule should be sufficient, they contend. At the first meeting it was voted that theatres should be allowed two iveaways a month. The City Council has withdrawn its ban on theatre drawings. The new ordinance became a law when the mayor failed to act upon it after its passage. Officers of the new organization are President, Rick Ricketson; vice-president, H. A. Goodridge; treasurer, Frank Culp ; secretary and counsel, Emmett Thurmon ; directors, Ricketson, Goodridge, B. J. Hynes, B. D. Cockrill, A. P. Archer, Buzz Briggs and E. W. Kerr. New Code Group Named Hollywood, Oct. 12. — A standing committee for freelance players mak ing less than $150 weekly has been ap pointed by Campi here. Its personnel consists of C. H. Vanderlip, vice-pres ident of Bank of America, who will represent the public ; Charles Hubbard, personnel manager at Universal, representing producers, and George Hays, representing players. (Continued from page 1) Boston suburb, goes into an independent zone. The case was heard by the Boston clearance and zoning board and later heard by an appeal committee here. In actuality, the decision is a loss for Paramount which fought to have Brookline included in the Boston zoning area. The Fleetwood-Forum-Victory clearance case in New York was deferred again. Loew's expects to work out a schedule with Trio-Consolidated that will relieve the Code Authority from deciding the issue. This complaint is a sticker that has Campi worried. Division Administrator Sol A. Rosenblatt insisted that a decision be handed down, once and for all, but Loew's stated that another survey of the territory will be made Monday and a plan worked out whereby the Trio houses will not be held up on dates. The Los Angeles schedule did not even come up for discussion. It is believed it will be shipped back to the coast board for revision for a second time. This plan has as its highlight the schism of zones dividing the F.W.C. Uptown and Warners' Forum and setting the two houses on a dayand-date basis, first run. Previously the F.W.C. unit had protection on the Forum when both were classified in the same zone. Warner Sees Patent Ruling Theatre Peril Code Regulations on Extras Take Effect (Continued from page 1) were approved during the period of turmoil surrounding the resignation of General Hugh S. Johnson, it being found later that the formal period for protest had been overlooked, necessi fating postponement of the effective date until today. Finish Radio Series Winding up a series of four national broadcasts explaining the current attitude of the Legion of Decency, Rev. Hugh C. Boyle, bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese of the Catholic Church, spoke last night. The New York outlet was Station WJZ. Denver Theatre Men Hit at Code Rulings Denver, Oct. 12. — Denver Theatre Managers, Inc., has been organized here and one of the first acts has been to send a demand to Campi that au Crackup Hurts Whitney Upperville, Va., Oct. 12. — John Hay Whitney was hurt today when his plane cracked up as it was being landed at his Llangollen estate after a trip from New York. His injuries are not serious. Brandt Adds 3, Making 30 Harry Brandt has added three more theatres to his circuit, bringing the total to 30. Latest additions are the New, Rivoli and Boardwalk at Rockaway Beach, L. I. Warnerites Plan Party Hollywood, Oct. 12. — The Warner Club will stage a Hallowe'en party at the Ambassador Hotel on Oct. 27. Quits New Britain New Britain, Oct. 12. — Arthur J Alenard, manager of the Rialto, has resigned to accept a similar position at the Colonial, Utica. Menard was for merly assistant manager of the Allyn in Hartford. Censors to Rate Films Portland, Oct. 12. — Classification of pictures for information of parents has been decided upon by the censor board. There has been an improve ment in recent releases, it was made known. Code Men Back in L.A. Los Angeles, Oct. 12.— The mem bers of the local grievance and zon ing boards are back from New York where they attended Campi hearings They will resume board hearings here Tuesday. Shiskmareff to M-G-M Hollywood, Oct. 12. — M-G-M has signed Kyrill de Shiskmareff, better known as Alain Chandor, to write an original. Mayo to Do "Casino" Hollywood, Oct. 12. — Archie Mayo has been assigned by Warners to direct "Casino de Paree," which will star Al Jolson. (Continued from page 1) New Yorkers who won prizes included Jules Levy, Ed McEvoy, Mitchell May, S. Charles Einfeld, Harvey Day and Warner. Speakers at the affair were Walter Vincent, Sam Saxe, Levy, Joseph Bernhard, McEvoy, Day and Warner. Louis Nizer was toastmaster. Many of those present went on to Pittsburgh tonight for the Variety Club banquet there. Milwaukee Operator Scales Are Boosted (Continued from page 1) or an increase of about 14 per cent. Class 1(b) house operators received a 13 per cent increase with booth costs at $240 per week. Class 2 and 3 house operators received hikes of 10 per cent each with booth costs at $126.50 and $108.90 per week, respectively, while Class 4 houses are paying $70 per week for booth costs, representing a 11 per cent hike. Tussle Over Duals Continues to Rage (Continued from page 1) Israel, of the Erie. Date set for the rehearing is Oct. 20. Israel, through his attorney, contends that fraud and misrepresentation were used in securing some of the signatures to the agreement that had to be unanimous to become effective. "Wiggs" Held Year's Best Hollywood, Oct. 12. — Adolph Zukor has been awarded the Parent's Magazine annual gold medal for Paramount's production of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," adjudged the best film of the year. Walt Disney was awarded the medal last year for "The Three Little Pigs." Indiana Convention Set Indianapolis, Oct. 12. — Plans are complete for the state convention of the Associated Theatre Owners of Indiana at the Claypool Hotel next Monday. Puerto Rican Film Opens The Latin Artists Picture Corp. opened "Romance Tropical," said to be the first picture made in Puerto Rico, at the Campoamor, the former Mount Morris, 5th Ave. and 116th St., yesterday, for a week's run. Seek Portland Closing Portland, Oct. 12. — Because of a ban on Sunday beer selling license holders have dug up the 25-year-old closing law and have started suit to close all theatres on Sunday. Lubitsch on Sick List Ernst Lubitsch is confined to bed with a grippe. He was ill Thursday, but left his bed to attend the opening of "The Merry Widow" at the Astor.