Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1930)

so Hlotion Picture N etc s October 4, 1930 Manager Gets Rap for Gianinni Bank Fraud San Francisco — Despite his attorney's plea that he be given a sanity test, William J. Casey, manager of a picture theatre, was sentenced to eight years in Federal prison by U. S. Judge Harold Louderback. Casey pleaded guilty to defrauding the Daly City branch of the Bank of Italy of $14,000. "With the help of two youthful bank employees, Garrett L. Callopy and George P. Marsh, Casey accumulated over' drafts to that amount, it was revealed. The theatre manager promised the two boys to help them get stage jobs, it was said. Callopy was given a four-year prison term and Marsh two years' probation. William Klein, Casey's attorney, claimed the defendant was mentally irresponsible about money matters. Thar's Gold in Them Pockets Hollywood — And now that Howard Hughes has purchased Multicolor process, this town expects him to buy up a half dozen producing companies to secure successful development of his latest enterprise. Pinchot To Be Speaker At Pittsburgh Oct. 20 Pittsburgh — Former Governor Gifford Pinchot, who is the Republican gubernatorial nominee, will be a speaker at the annual convention here Oct. 20 and 21 of the western Pennsylvania and West Virginia exhibitor unit. Ontario Exhibitors Plan Fight for Lower Taxation Pembroke, Ont. — E. A. Dunlop, prominent business man of Pembroke, has been appointed Ontario provincial treasurer in succession to J. D. Monteith. The change is of importance to exhibitors in as much as his department has complete jurisdiction over theatres and censorship. Ontario independents are preparing to present a petition to Dunlop in October to ask for further reduction in amusement tax. specific request being for the abolishment of the tax on tickets up to 50c. Another Frisco House For Golden State Chain San Francisco — Golden State Circuit ha? added another link to its chain of more than 50 theatres throughout northern California, with acquisition of the Haight at Haight and Cole Sts. The Haight, one of San Francisco's principal neighborhood houses, has been owned and operated for many years by W. S. Godfrey and Harry Sack. There will be no change in its present personnel, it was announced by Robert A. McNeil, vicepresident and general manager of Golden State. Plans are being made for improvements and enlargement. Selling Jungle Film on Percentage Basis Only "Africa Speaks," jungle picture produced by Paul L. Hoefler, explorer, and Walter Futter, will be sold individually by Columbia on straight percentage. A number of other pictures on the new program are being sold similarly. Porter Quits Publix in Salt Lake City Shake-up Salt Lake City — Harry Hardy has been appointed city manager for Publix here, transferred from the Tennessee division. His appointment follows the local shakeup which resulted in resignation of Carl A. Porter and Eugene Kalin, managers of the Paramount and Victory. Porter was an executive of the Marcus circuit, which Publix bought last year. Exhibiting Firm Broke, Bankruptcy Writ Charges Portland, Ind. — Appointment of a receiver for the Community Educational Amusement Co. of Dunkirk is asked in a complaint filed with the county clerk here by a stockholder owning 44 shares of stock. He claims the company is insolvent. The defendant operates a picture theatre which recently was closed because of lack of busi Warner Deal Off; Town Still Minus a Theatre Neenah, Wis. — Reported deal for purchase of the Embassy by Warners has fallen through, it is stated here. L. K. Biin ciosed the theatre several months ago and the town, which has a population of about 10,000, is without a house. IN THE HEART OF FILMLAND J The Hollywood Roosevelt is strategically located in close proximity to a majority of the studios and film laboratories. 5 Eastern motion picture executives favor this noted hostelry with their patronage for this reason and because its service, cuisine and room accommodations are unequalled anywhere in the Southwest. J The Hollywood Roosevelt invites inquiries in regard to convention rates, accommodations and other data that will help the home office in planning its annual sales convention at the scene of production. We will gladly quote special rates and furnish full information on request. "We*!! be expecting you!" ROOSEVELT HOTEL HOLLYWOOD'S FINEST HOSTELRY "IN HOLLYWOOD IT'S THE ROOSEVELT" JOSEPH M. SCHENCK, PRES. FRANK CUMMINGS, Jr. Manager