The Exhibitor (1954)

Page scan 000690 from The Exhibitor

Record Details:

Title:
The Exhibitor
Date:
1954
Publisher:
Philadelphia, Jay Emanuel Publications, Inc.
Volume:
Motion Picture Exhibitor (Nov 1954-Jan 1955) General Edition
Leaf #:
000690
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Regional trade paper that began in Philadelphia, but expanded to include editions for other markets.
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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I I 22 MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR \ 1 I j 1 Mrim/Wh/M The Roxy managing director, William McClair, greets Dailey in theatre lobby, standing in front of Irving Berlin's "Magic Piano." Leading restaurants and night clubs, such as Sardi's, allowed teams of actresses to sell premiere tickets on the premises. Dailey is presented with a souvenir ticket to the premiere from actresses of The American Theatre Wing at Idlewild Airport. Leon Birnbaum, 20th-Fox's studio music editor, met the trade press to underline the musical problems involved in the production. As part of the all-out publicity campaign, producer Sol C. Siegel is seen discussing the five million dollar picture with the trade press. New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner, center, issued a proclamation announcing "Actor's Fund Week." Seen with him are Fund president John Golden, the producer, and City officials. Merman is seen arriving from Denver to help publicize the picture and attend the premiere. Jamiary 12, 1955