Motion Picture Daily (Oct-Dec 1960)

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Vednesday, October 19, 1960 Motion Picture Daily 9 Hartford Data ( Continued from page 1 ) i opposition to the Broadcast Buau's position. Cohn noted that die Broadcast Bu»au had already filed a document which agreed in all essential repects" with the request for clarifiation of the programming issue that e had made earlier. This would larify the issues so as to make it pparent that the FCC's original earing order was broad enough to mbrace diese questions. Fears Meaningless Hearing Attacking Phonevision's stand on bis, Cohn said that the pay-tv firm would have the commission conduct hearing devoid of any meaningful lformation with respect to the proranis it would present, asserting that Sieir nature and content are not an sue in this hearing." Cohn notes that it is "precisely ver the issue of programming" that lie issue has been joined in the past, nd this question "is the heart of the ontroversy to be settled by the comlission in this hearing." As Cohn sees it, "for the commislon to attempt to resolve the conroversy without investigating and onsidering fully the programming to ie presented over pay-tv, would ransform the proposed hearing into meaningless exercise upon which io lawful determinations could be nade." Disagrees with Bureau Cohn takes issue with the Broadast Bureau's suggestion that because lartford would be a trial operation, t might be judged on the basis of ess specific programming information han would be required of a proposal or permanent operations. Even if his were true, Cohn says, the comnission must "have adequate infornation as to the nature of the pro;rams to be presented and it must Iso have adequate assurance that hese representations will be fulfilled." The fact that a request for a trial uthorization is involved "does not n any way change the nature of the >asic information which the commision must have before it in this case," ie adds. Moreover, Cohn's response oberves, FCC cannot determine what :ffect the proposed pay-tv programs vill have upon the programs now .vailable on free tv without knowing with reasonable certainty what payv programs will actually be pre:ented over the air." Calls Statements Vague Cohn concludes by commenting hat he believes these observations ire necessary in the light of the fact hat Hartford Phonevision "apparenty believes that it has fulfilled the onditions" laid down by FCC for a »ay-tv trial "by the 3V2 pages of genii and vague statements which conl|itute the programming portion of ts application." In regard to Zenith and Teco, the broadcast Bureau asserts that Teco iases its claim of right to intervene G. /. Blues CONTINUED FROM PAGE I based American soldier who must spend the night with an aloof Gastehaus dancer ( Juliet Prowse) in order to win a $300 bet and make a down payment on a stateside night club for himself and two buddies (Robert Ivers and James Douglas ) . How he sets about winning the frigid fraulein, succeeds in creating a mutual affection with her, resigns from the bet, and eventually wins it byspending the night under verv innocent circumstances is the gist of the Paramount release. Director Norman Taurog captures much of the feeling of a G.I. on the loose in Germany and color shots of the story's locale are a great aid. Ivers as the sidekick who most wants to see Presley win the wager is outstanding in his over-zealous attempts to join the two. Miss Prowse is a welcome treat in her two modern dance numbers staged and created by choreographer Charles O'Curran. Presley fans will note that the rock-'n'-roll idol sings no less than ten Joseph J. Lilley songs ranging from his guitar-backed speciality to a pleasant lullaby. The contents are all here for a good time and that should mean good business at the box office. But it must be noted that the theme of the picture plus a sub plot which deals with an illegitimate child make it questionable fare for youngsters. Running time, 104 minutes. Release, in November. William Werneth "on the naked allegation" that its contracts with Zenith and Hartford Phonevision show that Teco has a special and direct interest in pay-tv. 'Zenith, according to the bureau, "pleads that it is the developer of the system, has joined in submitting the information in the application, and that unfavorable action on the application '. . . could hinder the establishment of subscription television in other markets.' A claim of standing to be supportable within the scope of the hearing order must be tendered with that detail which will show that petitioners' '. . . interests would be so directly and so substantially affected ... as to entitle them as of right to the opportunity to be heard . . .' Supporting data herein set forth, however, demonstrates only the contingent and speculative nature of petitioners' interest. Accordingly, the petitions must fail." Apart from the inadequacy of Zenith's and Teco's pleadings as the basis for intervention as a matter of right, the representations that both Teco and Zenith will rely upon the case put in by Hartford Phonevision are "conclusive that intervention would not 'assist' the commission within the meaning" of the hearing order, the bureau says. Quickly filing responses to the Broadcast Bureau's opposition, counsel for Zenith and Teco asserted that both firms have a right to intervene. They noted that under a "long line of judicial decisions," particularly the Elm City Broadcasting case, FCC cannot deny the right to intervene simply because it believes that the prospective— and qualified— intervenor might not "assist" the commission. Osborne to Retire Marion W. Osborne, manager of the 20th Century-Fox Oklahoma City branch office will retire, effective Jan. 1, 1961, after 34 years with the film company. His successor has not been announced. Name Krushen ( Continued from page 1 ) new assignment is a concrete demonstration of UA's recognition of the great importance of newspapers, publishers, publishers associations, exhibitors and exhibitor groups in the effective marketing of motion pictures. With his unique background in the fields of journalism and motion picture exploitation, Mori Krushen is an ideal choice as a direct executive liaison with these groups." Krushen organized and developed UA's first national Coast-to-Coast exploitation force in 1945 handling such pictures as "Red River," "The Outlaw," "Spellbound," "Champion," "Home of the Brave," etc. Later, he organized and developed a new national field force which is functioning todav. SPG and AMPP (Continued from page I) returns to the East from here. The groups are seeking a formula for selecting representatives. Johnston, guest speaker at the Guild meeting last night, spoke mainly of his findings on his recent trip to Africa. Margaret Twyman, Anna Rosenberg and Y. Frank Freeman, also in attendance as representatives of AMPP, spoke of various AMPF activities. Lou Edelman took over the chair for SPG president Walter Mirisch, who was bedded with flu. TOA's Meeting (Continued from page 1) Congressmen and Senators Monday evening, March 20, at the Mayflower. The meeting will bring together TOA's officers, its assistants to the presidents, its vice-presidents, its state unit heads, and its executive committee from all over the country, and Canada. Pickus said that it is expected new wages and hours legislation, new bills to ban pay-tv, and state efforts to enact censorship or classification legislation, will be among the items the TOA executives will want to discuss with their legislators. Regional Confabs Set On Wednesday, March 22, the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Metropolitan D.C., headed by A. Julian Brylawski, president; the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Maryland, headed by John G. Broumas, president, and the Virginia Motion Picture Association, headed by Roy Richardson, president, will meet ii> Washington with TOA toppers. MPA Campaign ( Continued from page 1 ) officially on Monday has scheduled as its target date for the return of contributions Friday, the 21st. But some companies are already beginning to send their collections to the MPAA treasurer. In addition, a change in the collection method was determined upon today by the campaign directors at the suggestion of some of the company administrators who have large numbers of West Coast personnel. Originally, the contributions from California were to be sent to New York for the final tally. Instead, citizen's committees of each party will participate on both coasts in making the count. The grand total is to be announced late next week at appropriate ceremonies. Johnston for 'Awakening' Eric Johnston, MPAA president, stressed the importance of full participation by industry members. "It is not the sum collected that is the major objective," he said, "but the fact that this effort can create a reawakening of the American people to their responsibilities as citizens." Wind' Gross $56,586 Stanley Kramer's "Inherit The Wind" rolled up S56,586 for the first week in its dual American premiere engagement at the Astor and TransLux 85th Street Theatres here. The combined gross includes $37,259 for the Astor, and $19,327 for the TransLux &5th Street. Arnswalder Named ( Continued from page 1 ) places Abe Dickstein, recendy named a member of the "sales cabinet." The new manager is a veteran of 25 years in the distribution field, and has spent the last 13 years with 20th Century-Fox. A native of Brooklyn, he was associated with MGM as a salesman for twelve years, resigning in 1947 to join Fox as assistant to the manager of the New York office. Three years later, he was elevated to booking supervisor, followed by promotion to the newly-created post of assistant branch head, a position he held until his promotion.