The Exhibitor (1957)

MOTION PICTURE EXHIBITOR 21 selected from among 50 other Blue Jean Jills, who were sponsored by the man¬ agement of theatres in the key cities of the state and Ponchartrain Beach in con¬ nection with U-I’s “Tammy And The Bachelor,” which will be world premiered at the Joy in New Orleans on June 6. Her prize is a contract with U-I to repre¬ sent the company throughout the State. . . . Leo Mary closed the Tip Top, Carencro, La. . . . Mrs. Margaret Louise West, new owner, Citronelle Drive-In, Citronelle, Ala., retained J. G. Broggi to handle the buying and booking. . . . The N. Solomon Theatre Company and Pike Booking and Supply Company, Inc., McComb, Miss., have taken over the man¬ agement of the Joy, Alexandria, La., and the Midway Drive-In, Opelousas, La. Both situations are the property of A. J. and Bernie Rosenthal. . . . A. J. Orkin ac¬ quired the ownership of the Grand, Jackson, Miss., from Maurice Joseph. Orkin also operates the Amite in that town. . . . The Lakeview, a neighborhood theatre operated by the Lakeview Theatre En¬ terprises headed by Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lais, Jr., recently reopened after a complete remodeling. . . . Slidell Theatres Cor¬ poration closed the Pix, Jackson, Miss. . . . Rene Brunet, owner-operator, Fam¬ ous, is back after a business and pleasure trip to New York. . . . “Bayou,” filmed in its entirety in Louisiana Cajun-Bayou country, the initial production of exhibi¬ tor-producer Mike Ripps, bowed at the Saenger. A Canal Street parade featured movie stars, civic and public dignitaries, lobby and stage ceremonies, with Acting Mayor Vic Schiro greeting the stars as they strolled into the theatre. New York Mrs. Nan Walker Burke, sister of former New York Mayor James J. Walker, together with other members of the late mayor’s family, will attend the world premiere of Paramount’s “Beau James” at the Astor on June 26. . . . Producerdirector Otto Preminger and Jean Seberg, title player, United Artists’ “Saint Joan,” arrived from Los Angeles. Preminger con¬ tinued to Paris, where he is preparing “Bonjour Tristesse,” while Miss Seberg remains for press, radio, and TV appear¬ ances. . . . Mike Simons, MGM’s director of customer relations, went to Old Point Comfort, Va., to attend the annual con¬ vention of the Virginia Motion Picture Theatre Association, where he was a speaker. . . . Irving M. Lesser is dis¬ tributing “Pablo Casals,” musical docu¬ mentary showing a day in the life of the great cellist, which opened at the Paris on the bill with “Julietta.” Philadelphia Rube Shapiro has taken the Lehigh from Harry Perleman. Many renovations will be made. . . . Louis W. Kellman Productions announced that Nils Asther, long-time Hollywood star, has joined the staff as special representative. . . . Tent 13 Variety Club members are anxious for as many as possible to see “The Heart Of Show Business,” Columbia featurette about the charities of Variety Clubs In¬ ternational, which is at the SW Mastbaum along with U-L’s “Joe Butterfly.” . . . Irv Blumberg, Warners praise agent is recup¬ erating at home after some surgery. . . . Jack H. Greenberg, who built the house many years ago, has sold his stock in the Harbor Theatres Corporation, operating the Harbor, Stone Harbor, N. J. With the sale he also relinquishes his interest in the Rialto, Pleasantville, N. J. Anthony P. Miller remains as president of the corporation. . . . Mitch Pantzer, Independ¬ ent Poster Exchange, became the proud father of a seven pound boy, born last week at Einstein Medical Center, North¬ ern Division. . . . The Parkway Drive-In, Route 130, near Paulsboro, N. J., opened. . . . The 20th-Fox Family Club enjoyed their annual outing, held this year at Olympia Lakes, N. J. St. Louis The St. Louis benefit premiere of Mike Todd’s “Around The World In 80 Days” netted the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra over $6,500 at the Esquire. United Artists’ vice-president in charge of distribution William J. Heineman and general sales manager James R. Velde attended. Todd was in ahead of opening. National The R Z < INSURANCE for D RIVE -IN THEATRES! For information, write, wire or phone HEN RY FRIEDMAN Th eat re Insurance Specialist 17 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Pa. Phone, GR 7-5730 FOR SALE Complete modern theatre equipment, over 500 seats. Complete CinemaScope equip¬ ment in good operating condition. Price $2500.00. Write P. O. DRAWER 3-J Richmond, Virginia atre Supply installed the Todd-AO equip¬ ment. Heineman presided at a UA district managers session at the Chase Hotel. He also presided at a luncheon and cocktail party for prominent local theatre owners and executives. San Antonio The mother of Charles A. Wolfe, Jr., manager, Prince, died here in a local hospital. She was Mrs. Frances Reid Wolfe, 75 years of age. . . . Johnny Thomp¬ son, Columbia, was in at the Majestic in conjunction with the showing of “The Burglar.” . . . The San Antonio Light in its Sunday edition saluted 20th-Fox on its output of 55 new pictures for the year in an editorial titled “Showmanship.” . . . The local airwaves were full of hit tunes from the soundtrack of “Funny Face” as local disc jockeys played them during the engagement of the film at the Majestic. . . . Jimmie Sippey, United Artists, Dallas, was in calling on local exhibitors and then went on into central and south Texas. . . . PROGRESSIVE ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 240 N. 13th STREET * PHILADELPHIA 7, PA • Theatre Installations and Maintenance THEATRE SEAT COVERS Hayco seat covers for all makes and models of theatre chairs. JACK HAYES SEATING SERVICE ONE MONICA PLACE, BALDWINSVIILE, N. Y. For Service at its Best • • Day and Night! HIGHWAY EXPRESS LINES. 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