Motion Picture Daily (Jan-Mar 1958)

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6 Motion Picture Daily Lasky Rites (Continued from page 1) lvwood Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rabbi Edgard F. Magnin, of Wilshire Temple, officiating. Samuel G. Engel, president of the Screen Producers Guild, will speak. Interment will be in the chapel, where the Lasky crypt is beside those of Rudolph Valentino and Douglas Fairbanks. Jesse L. Lasky Arbitratio Further tributes to Jesse Lasky, in addition to those published in Motion Picture Daily yesterday, have been received. Some of them follow: Charles Einfeld, 20th Century-Fox vice-president: "Jesse Lasky 's passing is a terrible loss to the industry. A great showman, I remember his wisdom and inspiration when we worked side by side on "Sergeant York" at a perilous time when our business needed his spirit to help it prosper. His showmanship was his greatest legacy to us. May his memory and accomplishments serve as a beacon for the bright, young people in our business who are looking to the future." Barney Balaban, president of Paramount Pictures: "The name of Jesse Lasky will endure in the annals of the motion picture industry, just as his memory will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. As one of the founders of what is today Paramount Pictures Corp., Jesse Lasky was responsible for what we like to think of as a major segment of the film business. His memory always will be revered by me and by all of the people of Paramount. To his dear ones I extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of a man who was great in his goodness and good in his greatness." Arthur B. Krim, president of United Artists: "With the passing of Jesse Lasky we have lost a great pioneer whose genius was a most vital force in founding and building our industry. He brought to the business that he loved a wealth of enthusiaism and confidence. Through his vision and enterprise there came about new standards of screen entertainment, greater prestige and greater audiences. As a creative artist, Jesse Lasky was profoundly respected. As a man, he was universally loved." Harry, Albert and Jack L. Warner: "As an imaginative motion picture creator and as a fine man, Jesse Lasky contributed greatly to the development and stature of motion pictures. In his passing, our industry has lost one of its truly beloved pioneers. It was our privilege to know him many years as a friend and as an associate of outstanding talent and integrity. We are deeply grieved at his passing and join his countless friends in extending our sympathies to his family." IN THE passing of Jesse L. Lasky the motion picture scene is bereft of one who was notable both as a person and as a creative artist. His name will be conspicuous in any authentic history that may be written of the art-industry of motion pictures. Lasky was a showman— but of the school of dignity and taste. Whether in the days of his preeminence as head of the most successful studio in Hollywood or in later days when the glow of good fortune shone less bright upon his efforts he was a gentleman of understanding and courtesy in all of his contacts. He had the temperament and perception of an artist. It was this attribute which enabled him so effectively to inspire and guide the very many writers, directors and actors who by his help were advanced to positions of fame and wealth. As Jesse Lasky 's role has been played out to the final curtain it is heartening to remember that surviving him is a monument of respect and admiration in the memories of his legion of devoted friends. -MARTIN QUIGLEY Use of German Films A A Will Release (Continued from page 1 ) "Blonde Blackmailer," and "The Rawhide Trail." February: "Man From God's Country" and "In the Money." March: "Hell's Five Hours," "The Beast of Budapest," "Macabre," and "Cole Younger, Gunfighter." April: "War of the Satellites," "Attack of the Giant Leeches," "Seven Guns to Mesa," and "Quantrill's Raiders." May: "Never Love a Stranger," "Dateline Tokyo," "The Bride and the Beast," and "Bullwhip." June: "The Pagans," "Teen-Age Mother," "Joy Ride," and "Tucson." July: "Frankenstein—1970," "Hong Kong Incident," "The Cry Baby Killer," "Gang Girl," and "Queen of the Universe." Seen Growing In U. S. The showing of German films in the (J. S. increased considerably during 1957 and the outlook for this year is even better, according to a statement issued here yesterday by Munio Podhorzer, president of Casino Film Exchange, which specializes in the distribution of German product. Speaking for his own company, Podhorzer reported a 33 per cent rise in revenue during the past year, during which he distributed 29 first-run releases, 11 in color. Goldwyn Trial Closes; Findings Due Mar. 15 Special to THE DAILY SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14-After slightly more than six months of trial sessions Samuel Goldwyn's antitrust suit against National Theatres, Fox West Coast Theatres and other exhibitors' concluded today before Federal Judge Edward P. Murphy. Opposing attorneys were given until March 15 to submit findings with each side allowed a full day for arguments after which Judge Murphy will give his decision in the marathon litigation. Orderly Release Plan (Continued from page 1 ) Theatres during a luncheon at which the circuit entertained newsmen, city managers and press representatives from the principal Texas cities. O'Donnell, master of ceremonies of the luncheon, briefly outlined the history of Interstate to prove its intention "to stay in front with the very best of everything new in technical advances." George Murphy was guest speaker at the luncheon. Lasky 's career in the industry began in 1913 when, with Samuel Goldwyn, and Cecil B. DeMille, the Jesse L. Laskv Feature Plav Co. was formed. Their first production was "The Squaw Man," released in 1914. In 1916 he and Adolph Zukor, then head of the Famous Players Film Co., merged interests to form the Famous Players-Lasky Company, forerunner of Paramount Pictures. An Independent in 1932 In 1932 Lasky produced films independently, releasing through the Fox Film Corp. In 1935 with Mary Pickford he formed Pickford-Lasky Productions, Inc. The company was dissolved several years later. He also joined RKO-Radio Pictures as an associate producer. From 1940 to 1944 he produced films for Warner Brothers. In 1945 he formed Jesse L. Lasky Productions, Inc., independent producers, with Walter MacEwen. Du-Art Acquires Assets Of Canada Laboratory Du-Art Film Laboratories, Inc., through its subsidiary, Associated Screen Industries, Ltd., yesterday announced here the acquisition of the assets of Associated Screen News, Ltd., oldest and largest motion picture laboratory in Canada. Officers of the new company, to be known as Associated Screen Industries Ltd., are Al Young, president; Irwin Young, vice-president; Murray Briskin, secretary; and Jack Fellers, treasurer. Briskin, formerly executive assistant to the President of Associated Screen News Ltd., will assume the position of executive director. ( Continued from page 1 ) tempts to solve the problem willi i made at some future date. T| reached for comment yesterday not optimistic concerning any agreement being reached. The disputed issue is that exhib " want a written guarantee that will be able to book and play a ture in accordance with the clear^i specified in their license agreemi | Violation of this guarantee on the ™ of the distributor would constitu grievance which the exhibitor ci put up for arbitration. Many Solutions Suggested In the course of the concilia and arbitration conferences, exhi' representatives have reportedly vanced a score of solutions to problem, none of which were f< to be acceptable to distributors. Present at the meetings were E; G. Stellings, George Kerasotes, chell Wolfson, Albert M. Pickus; Herman M. Levy, Theatre Owne America; Julius M. Gordon, Abrai Myers, Wilbur Snaper, Edward L Allied States Association; A. J tague, Alex Harrison, Robert J. Ri Adolph Schimel and Howard L< son, representing distribution; I h Ralph Hetzel of the Motion Pi Association of America. J. B. Golden ( Continued from page 1 ) the corporation in its legal dejj J ment and previously with Paranf ' Pictures, since 1939. He enterec legal field at that time, having merly been associated with the estate firm of Bing and Bing. Di World War II, Golden served < seas in the Signal Corps arid! Military Government. Yule Business Upsur; Continues in Albany Special to THE DAILY ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 14 tinuation of the excellent ho business in the Albany district i buoyed large-scale exhibitors and row. A whopping $15,400 for the| six days of "Peyton Place" at a i top, led to a second week in Fab, 3,660-seat Palace, starting tomor This figure, which is exclusive oi. $2,800 grossed New Year's Eve, registered in the face of several j of zero weather and snow at, opener. "Sayonara" after two profii weeks at the Strand, moves tomo to the Ritz. It played a fortnigl the Stanley in Utica, followed 1 shift to the Avon for a week. In Schenectady, after 17 day Fabian's Plaza, "Sayonara" will d the circuit's State for a week, run at the Troy in Troy will b| days. "Gervaise" is finishing the seweek at the Delaware to a tak< portedly surpassed recently onh "La Strada." LI res