The motion picture industry (Nov 1935)

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~34~ PART III: DISTRIBUTION Chapter IV. General Information Trade Association Activity Film Boards of Trade, which. . constitute local distributor trade association, were established in 1922 as the field organization of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, These "boards exis in 32 key city exchange centers. The Film Boards keep sales managers advised of changes in theatre ownership. During the transition period from the silent to the sound pictures, the Boards supplied distributors with information relative to the equipment used tj various exhibitors. The Boards also locate lost and stolen films, check up on "nissouts, " determine responsibility for film mutilations and delayed returns of prints, and attend to various other routine matters in the interest of their members. 8976