Motion Picture Daily (Jul-Sep 1960)

Motion Picture Daily Thursday, August 25,i PERSONAL MENTION MILTON R. RACKMIL, president of Universal Pictures, has left New York for Hollywood. • Henri Michaud, Paramount's assistant general manager for Continental Europe, has left here for the Coast. W.B.-A.F.M. Harry Goldstone, general sales manager of Astor Pictures and Atlantic Television, will leave here today for Los Angeles and Miami. • Harry Rogovin, Columbia Pictures district manager in Roston, became a grandfather this week with the birth of twins, Carol and Martha, to his daughter-in-law, Mrs Gerald Rogovin. • Daniel P. Skouras, of the United Artists foreign department, will be married to Estelle Jiavis on Sept. 4 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Joliet, 111. • W. Gordon Rugie, Paramount manager in Cleveland, has returned there from Albany, N. Y. Sam M. Rerry, of National Theatre Supply Co., Dallas, has returned there from Atlanta. • Ed Prinsen, owner of the Palace Theatre, Youngstown, O., has returned there from Sheboygan, Mich. Deal Being Discussed For 'Perfect World' A deal for distribution of "The Perfect World of Rodney Rrewster," is being discussed here with a major motion picture organization by Jules Schwartz, executive director and general business manager of Phoenix Film Studios. Schwartz declined to identify the organization. The film, a comedy now being cast, is scheduled for release next summer, Schwartz said. Shooting is scheduled to start October 15 in Phoenix, Ariz., and Hollywood. Previous films made by Schwartz include "Four Fast Guns," which is being distributed by Universal, and "Night Tide," written and directed by newcomer Curtis Harrington, now being edited. Plans are now being made by Schwartz for a $500,000 sound studio in Phoenix, which will feature a "new" old-Western street. The project, to b? built on a 20-acre lot is expected to be completed by the end of the year. (Continued from page 1) en Arts Productions is to take over $11,000,000 of Warner post-'48 films. With all major studios similarly involved, the court's ruling on whether the A. F. of M. contract's provisions covering sale of post-'48 films have become inoperative, obviously would be applicable to all. An A. F. of M. spokesman yesterday said its rejoinder will be filed by the return date next week. "The Federation can say only at this time that it will exert every legal right against Warner and any other producer to protect the interests and those of the musicians who performed for the films in question," he said. Propaganda' Charge Denied Commenting on the further Warner contention in its reply to the Federation suit that the action had been brought by A. F. of M. for N.L.R.R. election propaganda reasons, the spokesman said, "It should be noted that our warning to obtain 'prior consent' to Warner and other producers was issued officially by the A. F. of M. long before an election was ordered by the N.L.R.R. "In short, we deny it is a propaganda effort and reassert the A. F. of M.'s determination to prosecute our rights vigorously in the courts and to a successful conclusion." State, Justice Budgets ( Continued from page 1 ) current fiscal year— $1 million less than the Senate had recommended. Turner Shelton, chief of the U.S.I.A.'s international films division, is hopeful that there will not be any reduction in the amount to be allocated to films. The House action, however, would appear to preclude expansion of the program at this time. Amusement Tax Hike In Maryland Rescinded Special to THE DAILY RALTIMORE, Aug. 24. City authorities of Havre de Grace, Md., an incorporated township in Harford county, have rescinded an amusement tax ruling scheduled to become effective Sept. 1 which would have boosted the rate for the county in general as well as Havre de Grace proper. A protest led by Durkee Theatres interests to the City Council explained the hardships which would result. Cecil County, Md., amusement tax has been increased from one-half of one per cent to five per cent but the move does not include incorporated cities of the county, mainly affecting drive-ins. These taxes are to be the target of protest during the next meet Doubts Action in 1960 On Bicks Appointment From THE DAILY Bureau WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Chairman Eastland (D., Miss.) of the Senate Judiciary Committee has indicated that no action can be expected this year on the nomination of Robert A. Ricks to be chief of the Justice Department's anti-trust division. He said he thought Congress might adjourn at the weekend. At a subcommitttee hearing, a witness for a company that had entered into a consent agreement with the anti-trust division questioned the manner in which it had been honored. Ricks noted that this ground had been covered earlier, and noted that he had already answered the allegations that had been made. A number of statements in favor of Ricks were placed in the record, including one in which Whitney North Seymour, president-elect of the American Rar Association, urged Senator Eastland to press for quick confirmation of the anti-trust chief. Se ven Wage Bill Action Today By House Rules Group From THE DAILY Bureau WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. The House Rules Committee has deferred action until tomorrow on approving a House-Senate conference on the minimum wage bills passed by the two bodies. Chairman Howard Smith ( D., Va. ) said, "I rather think so," when asked if he thought affirmative action would be taken. His statement came after Chairman Rarden (D., N. C.) had made it clear that he would stand as firmly as possible on the wage-hour bill passed by the House. Exhibitors Excluded This provides for a minimum wage of $1.15 and extension of coverage to employees of certain retail chain stores that operate in two or more states. The Senate's bill is broader, and calls for a pay floor of $1.25 hourly in 1963. Neither bill would cover motion picture exhibition. If the conservative dominated House group refuses to accept any changes in the House-passed bill, it is possible that no compromise bill will be approved. In that case, observers think that pressure for another— and far broader— wage bill would be far stronger next year. 'Time' Gross Is Record MGM's "The Time Machine" has zoomed past a new box-office record at the Warner Theatre here with a gross of $42,346 in its first full week. The business is the best for any continuous run attraction at the theatre, according to MGM. ( Continued from page 1 ) Jt of the post of chairman of the t||; At a meeting of directors afteril financier Louis Chesler was e™ chairman. A wholly-owned U.S. sub;' has been formed, Seven Arts / ated Corp., to market the films o: vision in the United States. Th ent company will handle Caiii distribution. President David R. Stillmar the company is "on the lookou further film libraries. Proposed of the company into the hote land business in the Rahamas i in the negotiation stage, he saic The annual report reveals Eliot Hyman will receive $500,( a good-faith deposit on $1,637,1 be paid him for his rights and I ests. These include a piece of th Marilyn Monroe film, "Let's Love," and a share of "West Story." Criterion Film Expd Criterion Film Laboratories hi] panded its facilities to the exteri it is now using the entire seconn of 33 West 60th Street here. Todaro, president, explained the;1! added 7,000 feet to their pr'i floor space and have purchased tional laboratory equipment to p| 35mm and 16mm color and blaca white positives as well as rever;' addition several new cutting : have been constructed for the i!s clients. i 'Naples9 Here Sept. Shavelson-Rose's "It Starte Naples" will open its New Yorl| miere engagement on Sept. 2 ;| Victoria and Murray Hill thij Film is a Paramount release. if JET TO BRITAIN aboard BOAC's dail; MONARCH ROLLS ROYCE INTERC0NTINENT1. 707 J (fastest of all big jets , with 'Golden Service reservations through your Travel Ag't BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORA Jet and/or jet-prop flights fromfe1 York, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Honuu San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto.^ ing of the Maryland State Legislature. MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Martin Quigley, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher; Sherwm Kane, Editor; James D. Ivers, Managing Editor; Richard Gertner, News Editor; Herbert V Advertising Manager; Gus H. 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