Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1947)

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ft,. . \ Wednesday, November 26, 1947 Motion Picture daily 7 Lawyer Hails Edict In Jackson Pk. Suit Chicago, Nov. 25.— Hailing the Jackson Park decree as one that will be beneficial to every independent exhibitor in the long run, Thomas McConnel, attorney for the plaintiff in the Jackson Park suit, today told a special meeting of Allied Theatre Owners of Illinois members here that t«.«s. current advanced price films, . tvcr Amber" and "Unconquered," vwu be affected by the court order when it goes into effect next Monday. This view has been disputed by a number of independent exhibitors locally. 'Agreement' an Exception Twentieth Century-Fox's "Gentleman's Agreement" is an exception to the fixed price policy ban under an agreement with 20th-Fox assistant general sales manager William C. Gehring, McConnel disclosed, and reported that, according to Gehring, the company felt it was wrong in designating the film for advanced admissions. The sales executive, McConnel continued, said the company plans to change its policy on "Gentleman's Agreement." McConnel said that any attempt by the Jackson Park case defendants to play day and date in more than one "Loop" house for the two-week limit would be met by new legal action. He also stated that the doublefeature portion of the decree was specifically for the Jackson Park Theatre and that, while any theatre in the competition zone would automatically benefit, technically double features could be played immediately outside the zone. Theatres playing subsequent to the Jackson Park, he added, may play dual bills. Holds RKO Theatres 'Bound' Asserting that the New York antitrust decree would not have any effect on the Jackson Park decision. McConnel pointed out that the former provides for local court determination of local situations and necessity. He also stated that the RKO theatres here, while not specifically mentioned in the decree, were bound by it just as were the defendants. Despite mingled feelings and opinions among those attending today's meeting, McConnel was unanimously given a vote of thanks by the Allied group for his efforts. Finkel Reelected (Continued from page 1) Panalos, Isreal Roth, William J. Walker and William R. Wheat III. In the closed meeting, resolutions were voted upholding National Allied on its stand against increased admissions, and on the stand it took in the Ascap case. On another vote the association placed its entire faith in the policies being followed by National Allied. The affair was brought to a close with a banquet attended by 400. Films Aid Grain Drive Albany, N. Y., Nov. 25.— Dr. Herman E. Hilleboe, state health commissioner and chairman of the new State Food Commission, said here today that motion pictures, radio and newspapers would be used to enlist public participation in the food conservation grain saving program. If you want a Treat, give it the Treatment ! We've told you about the astounding business "GOLDEN EARRINGS" is doing — how its latest dates are topping some of the most famous hits of this or any year. Now we want to remind you that a prerequisite for this kind of showing is the special promotion treatment Paramount has devised for it and will apply upon request to any first-run situation that justifies it and that will extend the very simple but necessary cooperation it involves. Talk to the Paramount salesman or special representative — or write us about this special proved plan. If you could see the figures — if you knew just what famous attractions "GOLDEN EARRINGS" is topping or matching — you wouldn't consider opening a major first-run engagement of this picture without this special campaign from _ _ Paramount And how that "Golden Earrings" song is helping! Already among "Billboard's" official top 30 radio tunes and high on their November 15 lists of the lop 10 record and juke box Hits oj Tomorrow. And Capitol Records headline their Peggy Lee recording as "A U-hi hit . • • getting bigger every day! RAY MILLAND • MARLENE DIETRICH in "GOLDEN EARRINGS" with MURVYN VYE • BRUCE LESTER REINHOLD SCHUNZEL • DENNIS HOEY • QUENTIN REYNOLDS • A MITCHELL LEISEN PRODUCTION PRODUCED BY HARRY TUGEND • DIRECTED BY MITCHELL LEISEN • SCREEN PLAY BY ABRAHAM POLONSKY, FRANK BUTLER AND HELEN DEUTSCH • FROM THE NOVEL BY YOLANDA FOLDES I