Motion Picture Daily (Apr-June 1956)

10 Motion Picture Daily Tuesday, April 17, 1' PEOPLE Peter G. Perakos Sr., president, Perakos Theatres Associates, New Britain, Conn., circuit, will be guest of honor at the New Britain Press Club's "Man of the Year Awards" dinner, set for the Hedges Restaurant, on Hartford-New Britain Road, May 10 at 7 p.m. Dennis J. Rich, manager of the Stanley Warner Cameo, Bristol, Conn., has resumed his duties, following recuperation from a heart attack. Albert R. Lessow has resigned as assistant manager of Loew's Poli, Bridgeport, Conn. He is succeeded by Alfred Domian, formerly at Loew's College, New Haven. Ben Simon, retired 20th-Fox New Haven branch manager, has moved to California. Al Margolian, RKO field publicity man, is shifting his headquarters from Buffalo to Cleveland as a more central point from which to cover the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Buffalo and Toronto exchange areas. U.K. Quota Act Criticized House Passes ( Continued help, in any event, to shape his views with regard to the regulations which have developed over the years pertaining to the industry's operations. The logicians in Cinematograph Exhibitor Association's Scottish branch, for example, ask aboltion of both Quota and Eady levy. In a memorandum the Scotsmen say: "After all, protection of the British film production interest has now been in existence for approaching 30 years. Constant protection does not make for a healthy British production industry. The reason for the introduction of Quota was to allow the industry time to get on its feet. "The producers must use the present period of protection in preparing for the eventuality of abolition of Quota and Levy and to stand on their own feet." Seek Aid for Independents In common with other branches, the Scotsmen press for a Governmental regulation removing the anomaly under which independents are unable to book the choicer British films, which were part financed out of the levy on their own box-offices. They also want the Government to investigate production costs "with particular reference to the additional cost entailed by restrictive practice in the studios." Other interests advocate the restora from page 1 ) tion of the so-called renters' quota, although that device was generally regarded as unworkable and unnecessary when it was in operation some years ago. Probably the thorniest and most debated matter among all sections is the growing volume of films made here by American interests. Exhibitors gladly welcome them, for the outcome thereof is a steady flow of pictures made presumably by men with the know-how. But local producers complain that their share in Eady proceeds is diminished thereby. It's an admittedly vexed and difficult problem, but Americans should be prepared for a vigorous assault on the practice whereby they share in Governmental largesse. Irving Allen to Continue Significantly, Irving Allen— regarded generally as the most successful American operator this side— went on record recently with the sentiment that he didn't want Eady money and would go on making pictures here whether or not. The presidents and secretaries had a private get-together today for an exchange of their several views. Next, the various documents will be handed to Kingsley. That will not be the end of the matter, for in addition to correlating the several views submitted to him the NFFC chief will ( Continued from page 1 ) ernment thought die merger illeg it could go to court during the days and get a preliminary injur tion to block the merger, pending final determination. The firms would have to supj; immediately certain basic informati about their activities, and would ha to supply within 30 days of the d| mand any additional informati sought by the government. The! would be a $5,000 to $50,000 fine f failure to notify the government supply the additional information. The Administration backs the b and the measure passed the Hou today with less than 30 minutes d bate and with no opposition expresse Pennington to Milw. As Para. Manager MILWAUKEE, April 16.-Wa Pennington of San Francisco will b come branch manager of the Par| mount exchange here. He will i place Irving Werthamer who will leaving Milwaukee early in Mf Trade. The suggestion is that Thr neycroft spend the Parliamentary sui mer recess milling over the matte He is understood to contemplate ma; ing a definitive policy statement the Commons immediately the Hou reassembles in the autumn. r* N&N YoekS 20th ANNUAL VARIETY CLUB INT'L CONVENTION WALDORF-ASTORIA MAY 9-12 REGISTRATION FEES BARKERS $45. WIVES 35. sponsored by TENT #35, N. Y. For reservations write to: MARTIN LEVINE Convention Chairman .229 West 42 St., N. Y. C.