Motion Picture Herald (Nov-Dec 1946)

JULES BRULATOUR "m""' Menu»y DIES IN NEW YORK Of Richardson Eastman Film Distributor for Years; Organizer of Universal Company Jules E. Brulatour, 76, president of J. E. Brulatour, Inc., of Fort Lee, N. J., and distributor of Eastman motion picture film, died last Saturday night, October 26, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York after an illness of several weeks. Born in New Orleans, La., son of Thomas Brulatour and Marie Mossy, Mr. Brulatour attended Mount St. Mary's College in Maryland, Spring Hill College, Alabama, and Tulane University in New Orleans. He came to New York in 1898 and became associated with the Manhattan Optical Company, manufacturers of photographic papers, cameras and lenses. Joined Lumiere Here Subsequently he joined Lumiere North American Company as sales manager for the company's photographic plates, papers and motion picture films. Mr. Brulatour was one of the organizers and first president of Universal Film Company, and in 1912 became United States distributor of motion picture film for Eastman Kodak. He built the Paragon and Peerless studios at Fort Lee, N. J., and was also one of the organizers of World Film Company. He also became interested in other motion picture producing companies with Maurice Tourneur and others, and built the Paragon and San Jacq motion picture laboratories in Fort Lee and the G. M. laboratory in Long Island City, N. Y., the latter two being'the first automatic laboratories in the country. In 1923, Mr. Brulatour married Hope Hampton, star of stage, screen and opera. Many Other Interests Mr. Brulatour had numerous interests other than his motion picture enterprises, among them the Mercantile Bank and Trust Company, of which he was named a director when it was established as successor to the Chelsea Bank and Trust Company. He was an honorary member of the IATSE Cameramen's Local 644 and a life member of the American Society of Cinematographers. Surviving, besides his widow, Hope Hampton Brulatour, are two daughters, Mrs. Frank W. Cochran and Mrs. Harry C. Mills, and a son, C. Jules Brulatour. A Requiem Mass was said Tuesday morning at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York. Interment was private at Mt. Kensico Cemetery. In tribute to the memory of Mr. Brulatour, Warner Brothers home office, all branch offices and the Burbank studio closed for five minutes Tuesday. JULES E. BRULATOUR Vincent, Talent Agent On West Coast, 61 Frank W. Vincent, 61, a film talent agent, died Sunday, October 27, at Santa Monica Hospital, Hollywood, following an operation performed there 10 days previously. Mr. Vincent was formerly general booking manager of the old Orpheum circuit, then became a vice-president of Radio-Keith-Orpheum. He resigned in 1932 to form his own talent agency in Hollywood. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Goodrich and a brother, Walter W. Vincent, pioneer circuit operator in New York. Al Rosenberg Al Rosenberg, S3, vice-president of Evergreen Theatres, Inc., and State Racing Commissioner in Washington, died October 21 at Providence Hospital, Seattle, following a heart attack. Born in London, he lived in Washington since 1915 and was long identified with the industry in the midwest. Rene J. Brunet Rene J. Brunet, independent theatre operator in New Orleans, died of a heart attack October 23. A veteran of the industry for 40 years, at the time of his death he operated the Imperial theatre. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Villere; two sons, Rene, Jr., and Malcolm; one daughter, Mrs. Wallace J. Schwab, as well as by three grandchildren. The 80th anniversary of the birth of the late F. H. Richardson was variously ob' served last week by prominent figures in projection in commemoration of his many contributions to the advancement of that craft. In one notable observance, Thad C. Barrows, head of Local 182, Boston, and chairman of the Projection Historical Committee, sent the following telegram to Herbert Griffin, past-president of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers, to be read at the convention of the society then in progress in Hollywood : "We ask you to join the Projection Historical Committee and other groups in formally or informally commemorating the anniversary of F. H. Richardson's 80th birthday, which falls on October 25. We think it desirable that the motion picture industry be reminded of the great service Richardson rendered to the entire motion picture field and that by resolution passed some years ago the board of governors of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers 'took full cognizance of the highly commendable and noteworthy achievements throughout the long 'period of years in the improvement of motion picture projection and its elevation as a craft of F. H. Richardson'. We note with great satisfaction that his name has been added to the Society's honor roll, which includes Thomas A. Edison, C. Francis Jenkins, George Eastman, Edwin S. Porter and other 'distinguished pioneers now deceased'.'' In New York observances were participated in by groups which included Harry Rubin, Paramount projection supervisor ; Lester Isaac, director of sound and visual projection, Loew's, Inc. ; Joe Basson, IATSE & MPMO representative ; M. Berkowitz, president of the 25-30 Club; Ben Norton, president of the American Projection Society; P. A. McGuire of International Projector Corporation ; M. D. O'Brien, assistant to Mr. Isaac, and others. In commenting on the occasion. Mr. Isaac said: "This will also mark the 39th year in which F. H. Richardson's writings on projection have appeared. They began in 1907 with a booklet which was the forerunner of his Bluebook of Projection, which became and still is the world's standard textbook on motion picture projection." Open for Sunday Shows Delmar, N. Y., a suburb of Albany, has repealed an ordinance prohibiting Sunday shows and Joseph Jarvis currently is opening his Delmar theatre on Sundavs. Broadcast Sets Four Films The production schedule of the new Broadcast Pictures, Inc., which starts in January with "Rhythm Rhapsodies" will include three others, according to Joseph Steiner, president, who said the corporate setup was complete with Richard Hancox, vice-president; Max Rothstein, secretary, and Adolph Lund, treasurer. The other three films are "Sudden Death," "No Time for Living" and "Investigations, Ltd.," which Mr. Steiner will produce, with Mr. Rothstein as co-producer and Mr. Hancox associate producer and production manager. 36 MOTION PICTURE HERALD, NOVEMBER 2, 1946