Motion Picture Herald (May-Jun 1935)

8 MOTION PICTURE HERALD May 18, 1935 THIS WEEK EMERGENCY AID High praise was given by the Kansas City Star to the "capable and self-sacrificing" service of Arthur Cole, head of the Paramount Kansas City exchange, in his effort to assist the Paramount production group who were injured in the recent crash of the air liner "Sky Chief," at Macon, Mo., Louis D. Lighton, associate producer who flew to Macon after the crash, joined In the commendation. .... NEWSREEL IMPASSE Failing of agreement with Louis Krouse, lATSE vice-president, and Jack Connolly of Pathe-News, on credit hours for newsreel cameramen, Deputy Administrator William P. Farnsworth is proposing an hour schedule of his own for consideration. He indicated he would issue an order in the event his proposal is not accepted. What constitutes working hours Is the point at issue. ... ASCAP SUIT The Government's monopoly suit against the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will go to trial June 10, Federal Judge John C. Knox having granted the motion of the attorney general for preference on the court calendar. The Society wanted a delay until the fall term. The Government suit seeks to invalidate the price fixing methods employed by the music licensing group. . . . MEXICAN FILMS Mexico's first cooperative producing society, Producciones Mexicanas Argos, is making two folk-lore sound films, featuring local costumes, singing and dancing, designed to stimulate tourist interest. Several of the best Mexican scenlcs are being sent to Near Eastern countries by the government. Players, technicians and others are included In the society. . . . LICENSE DENIED New York License Commissioner Paul Moss last week denied an application to Henry Mandel, builder, to construct a film theatre on the corner of 79th street and Madison avenue, after numerous residents of the district, some socially prominent, banded to voice sharp protest to the proposed theatre. . . . VARIETY CLUBS This weekend at Pittsburgh will be held the national convention of Variety Clubs, with 25 delegates from 20 cities expected. John H. Harris, a founder of the Clubs, in his capacity as national president, will act as host to the visitors. . . . LEGION PRAISED Robert F. SIsk, assistant to J. R. McDonough, president of RKO Radio Pictures, visiting his native Baltimore last week, praised the Legion of Decency for "putting an end to a movement that was getting beyond itself," and declared that certain tendencies were getting out of hand when the Legion's drive began, going a long way to putting the Hollywood house in order. . . . AMPA AMATEUR PROGRAM Planned by the Associated Motion Picture Advertisers In New York Is a semimonthly, half-hour radio broadcast for amateurs. Industry workers are eligible, according to Bruce Gallup, new president. Hal Home will be master of ceremonies. A tieup with the National Broadcasting Company is planned, and a commercial sponsor will be sought later. . . . SUMMER THEATRES On June 28, Walter Reade, metropolitan area circuit operator, will open four summer resort theatres. The four: Strand, Long Branch; St. James, Lyric and Rialto, Asbury Park, N. J. Lee Newberry will reopen the Ocean, Asbury Park, on the sama date. . . . In This Issue Studios purchase 100 books and plays in month for five-year record Page 9 British press more interested than pleased by visit Page 13 Newsreel films execution on see-it-or don't basis Page 15 NRA code fails to settle talent problem; Academy back in favor Page 25 Kent and Otterson testify in Duovac case Page 32 FEATURES Editorial Page 7 The Camera Reports Page 1 I The Hollywood Scene Page 43 J. C. Jenkins — His Colyum Page 66 Asides and Interludes Page 31 April Box-Office Champions Page 16 DEPARTMENTS What the Picture Did for Me Page 69 Showmen's Reviews Page 46 Managers' Round Table Page 77 Technological Page 67 Chicago Notes Page 76 Short Features on Broadway Page 76 The Release Chart Page 85 Box Office Receipts Page 73 Classified Advertising Page 90 FOREIGN PRODUCT Fo reign countries annually produce 690 features, according to Paul Graetz, head of the Paris Export Film Company, handling First Division and Toeplitz films In Europe. Germany leads, with France and England following, each having 150. Then: Italy, 50; Austria, 30; Sweden, 30; Holland, 15; Poland, 20; Spain, 15; Hungary, 20. . . . COLUMBIA EARNINGS Columbia's earnings for the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, are estimated by the Wall Street Journal at $600,000, equal to about $3.40 per share. This, according to the Journal, will bring nine-months' earnings to $8.50 per share. . . . STAR SYSTEM Under consideration again by home office advertising executives Is a plan to completely eliminate the use of the star system, as practiced by the New York Daily News, in all film advertising and on theatre marquees. Unsuccessful attempts have been made before. This time June I is the effective date — if agreements are signed. . . . VALUE TO SCHOOLS H. N. McClennan, of the Berkeley, Cal., schools, speaking at the annual meeting of the local motion picture council, said that fil ms are proving of decided value in schools, and noted improvement in pictures in recent months. Elected were: Mrs. Stanley Rapp, president; Miss Winifred Bangs, vice-president; Mrs. F. D. Norton, recording secretary. . . . JOHNSON FILM In Chanute, Kan., visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, African explorers, revealed plans for another African picture, probably for Fox release. They are about to purchase new camera equipment for the planned expedition. . . . 10 SHOWS DAILY With record crowds attending the New York Paramount for the premiere of Mae West's ' "Goin' to Town," the theatre, for the first time in its history, has established a schedule of 10 shows daily and I I on Saturday, open from 9:30 A.M. to 3 A.M. daily and to 5 A.M. Saturday. . . . UNION DROPPED Film examiners at New York exchanges have dropped plans for a union, as a result of lack of support from numerous employees. Planned was affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. . . .