The Exhibitor (1956)

Page scan 000343 from The Exhibitor

Record Details:

Title:
The Exhibitor
Date:
1956
Publisher:
Philadelphia, Jay Emanuel Publications, Inc.
Volume:
Motion Picture Exhibitor (May-Jul 1956)
Leaf #:
000343
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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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MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR 25 Zohra Arshad, 18-year-old Pakistan belle brought to the U. S. by MGM to publicize "Bhowani Junc¬ tion," in which she appears, is seen being welcomed to the country recently by A. Salim Khan, Consul General of Pakistan. Dallas Jane Russell, as WAIF president, arrived to launch a Dallas unit of the social agency, Women’s Adoption Interna¬ tional Fund, which she founded in 1953. . . . Bob Pedretty, formerly with War¬ ners here, joined United Artists, Okla¬ homa City, as salesman. He succeeded Jay Moore, who was transferred here. . . . Loia Cheaney, formerly with Interstate, left for Beirut, Lebanon, to be married to Dr. T. C. Alexander . The annual golf tournament was scheduled by the Variety Club for the Glen Lakes Country Club. Matt Dowling was arrangements chairman. . . . The WOMPI held its annual Bosses Luncheon in the Baker Hotel with the Mayor as the principal speaker. . . . The Kiest Boulevard Drive-In, largest and newest flagship operated by the Phil Isley circuit, was opened at a midnight preview for industry leaders, motion pic¬ ture personnel, and circuit employees. Jack Swiger is managing director. Denver Henry Friedel, MGM branch manager, did a stretch of jury duty. . . . Sam Langwith, Western Service and Supply owner, returned home from a stay in the hospital. . . . Carlin Smith sold the Star, Imperial, Neb., to Paul Milner. . . . During the third week of “Serenade” in the Centre, the house showed a different reissue feature each day with the first-run film. . . . Dan Nides resigned as branch sales manager, Manley, Inc., and has been succeeded by Dave Long, assistant. Herbert Turpie, Manley western division manager, was in for conferences with Arlie Beery, district manager. . . . The Woodlawn, being built in a new shopping center in Littleton, Colo., will be opened in September. Watch for them! NEXT! 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