Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1954)

Tuesday, July 13, 1954 Motion Picture Daily 5 Latest COMPO Ad Aimed at Newsmen Motion pictures are made for the people who read newspapers and for this reason they are newsworthy, says the 20th of the series of COMPO ads in the Editor & Publisher, which was published Saturday. Suggesting to newspapermen that they attend the theatres if they "want to know what the people are thinking about," the ad points out that "movies are really made for the millions, for the people who follow the comics, who read your woman's page, who devour your sports pages, the people to whom you appeal for circulation." They are made, the ad continues, "for the millions who must count the cost of their recreation, who need hours of economical relaxation to refuel and freshen up for the time they spend on the assembly line, at the desk, behind the counter, in the kitchen. Yes, and among the movies' patrons is the business man who finds relief from the day's anxieties in the darkened movie theatre." The ad, which is directed primarily to newspapermen, says : "Just about 75 percent of your able-bodied readers go to the movies more than you do. Eastman Eulogized By Adolph Zukor ROCHESTER, N. Y., July 12.— The basic accomplishments of the late George Eastman were reviewed yesterday by Alodph Zukor, chairman of the board of Paramount Pictures, at the commemorative ceremony at the Eastman Theatre here. Zukor, in his eulogy of Eastman, said that "Eastman's accomplishments are part of the daily lives of millions scattered all over the world. Like the truly great, he used his life to make the world a better, a more productive and a more enjoyable place to live in." The ceremonies at the Eastman Theatres also inaugurated the George Eastman commemorative stamp honoring the late inventor's contributions to photography and motion pictures and his philanthropy to education, music and health. Altec Starts Tooling For Perspecta Units A. A. Word, Altec vice president in charge of manufacturing, announced today that tooling for the production of Perspecta Sound integrator units has been started in Beverly Hills. It is expected that these units will be available to the theatres by early fall. Sales to theatres will be handled by the theatre supply companies. James Hughes Retires HARTFORD, July 12. — James Hughes, chief of the service staff at Loew's Poli Theatre here, has retired after 20 years with the first-run house. He was tendered a testimonial dinner by 100 friends and colleagues. 'HOWARD E. STARKE Brokers and Financial Consultants TELEVISION STATIONS RADIO STATIONS 50 E. 58th St^ N. Y. EL 5-0405 | Steeialists to Motion Picture Industry TelevisiDn--Hadio -tmfh Pinky Hi^rmnn THE telecast last May of the NBC-TV "Home" program direct from Gimbel's department store in Philadelphia proved so successful that the network will originate next Monday's program from the Jordan Marsh store in Boston. Incidentally, Arlene Francis, the series femcee, hails from Beantown, so she should feel right at "home." (ouch). . . . With nine radio programs a week plus four TV newscasts regularly, Bob Trout, who's been doing 11 o'clock news over CBS-TV on a temporary basis, will continue as a regular. Don't be surprised if the "CBSunday News Special" successor to the late Don Hollenbeck turns out to be Raymond (Gram) Swing. . . . One of the best produced summer replacement programs on video is "Stage Show," the Jimmy & Tommy Dorsey musicale, filling in for Jackie Gleason, CBSaturdays. This long-time aggregation can't miss copping a TV sponsor in the Fall. ■A ik Betty Hutton will be the first star in the new "Max Liebman Presents" series which will NBTee-off Sunday, Sept. 12. The program, originating at the new NBC-TV studios in Brooklyn (former Warner Bros. Vitaphone studios) will be seen twice a month on Sundays from 7:30-9:00 P.M. and alternate Saturdays in the same time slot formerly occupied by "Your Show of Shows." Incidentally producer-director Max Liebman completes a personal cycle having started as a child actor at this studio. . . . After a week in New York conferring with TV Programs of America on distribution, Norman Pincus, co-producer of "Ellery Queen" telefilm series, returned to Hollywood where latest chapter of the whodunit, "Death on a Field Trip," went before the cameras under the direction of Gerald Mayer. Hugh Marlowe stars in the series, son has a winner in the "Men About Town" quartet, the lads Bob Davis, Charles Grey, John Schmidt and Jack Paddock, doing a fine job on Arthur Godfrey's morning program after having won the Red Head's "Talent CBScouts" contest last week. . . . The Walt Framers became parents of their fifth child last Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Far Rockaway. Like the others in the family, the latest arrival has four letters in his name, Mory Benn. (Lesee now — Walt, his wife, Evvy, Jill, Gary, Ladd and June.) ■A ^ ^ Years ago ork pilot Saiiiiiiy Kayc had an idea that millions of people iiourislied secret ambitions to lead a band. His "So Yon Want to Lead a Band" m.otif was a most successful novelty ever since in theatres, clubs, dance halls and radio, and comes Thursday, Aug. 5, Kaye will present his "S.Y.W.T.L.A.B." series TVia ABC and sponsored by Brillo. {Aside to Mitch Miller; Sammy Kaye's Columbia platter of "Lighthouse in the Harbor" is covered, with Stardust. Gii'e a listen and don't thank ns — just send a generous contribution to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.) . . . NBC -TV's so-called "Spectaculars" zuhich will be produced in the Fall by Max Liebman and Leland Hayward, respcctiz'ely, may have yet another dramatic segment produced by Tony Miner if and when sponsors for same are found. . . . Gary Stevens, back in New York to wind up his affairs and. flies back to Hollywood ne.vt week where he starts on a major TV assignment. Prexy of Music of Distinction, Inc. and one of the pioneers in the tape recording field, John R. Andrew has set up a new company, Tapeway, Inc., which will record conventions, meetings, musicals and Max Liebman . Charlie Peter Sammy Kaye complete dramatic shows, etc. George V. Denny w.k. radio moderator and his wife have officially launched their "Park-Besidethe-Pool" restaurant in West Cornwall, Conn. . . . Dorothy McGuire will make her TV debut Tuesday, July 20, on the U.S. Steel Hour's ABCast of "A Garden in the Sea," Michael Dyne's adaptation of Henry James' classic novel "The Aspern Papers." Miss McGuire rocketed to screen fame in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and is currently co-starred in the 20th Century-Fox production "Three Coins in the Fountain." . . . Ballerina Mary Ellen Terry has been signed to appear in Florian ZaBach's new telefilm series. Anglo-U. S. Meet on TV Films Suggested LONDON, July 12.— The Hollywood Federation of Labor Films Council has told Tom O'Brien, head of Theatre & Kine Employees Union, that it is prepared to discuss the problems arising from its threatened boycott of British TV films. He received a cable from Dolph Thomas stating : "Your telegram. We shall be happy to meet with you here concerning your problems during your visit. In any case will try to see you at Cincinnati during I.A.T.S.E. convention to arrange date". O'Brien is scheduled to visit America at the end of this month, and will attend the International Alliance of Theatrical, Stage Employees annual convention starting Aug. 9. Rules in Favor of Groton Drive-in HARTFORD, July 12. — Superior Court Judge William J. Shea has denied an appeal from State Police Commissioner John C. Kelly's action in approving an application by the Groton Open Air Theatre, Inc., for permission to build a drive-in theatre at Groton, Conn. At the same time, Judge Shea directed Kelly to grant permission for the theatre. The appeal was filed by area residents who charged that presence of the drive-in project would result in a litter of papers in the area and an excess of carbon monoxide gas from automobiles in the air. Every week-day is wait FRAMER "Top-rating" day! STRIKE IT RICH THE Bie PAYOFF wait FRAME PRODUCTIONS "AMERICA'S LEADING INDEPENDENT TV PRODUCER" . 1 150 AVENUE of the AMERICAS, New York 36, N. Y. • OXford 7-3322