Paramount World (May 1958 - July 1962)

34 Paramount World Exhi bi tor Pra i se Here's a telegram received by Mr. Weltner from Mrs. Vera L.CocJcrill eminent exhibitor, of the Denham Theatre in Denver: TODAY'S "FAITH IN THE FUTURE" LUNCHEON HAS INSPIRED AND ENTHUSED ALL OF US. THE DrJIHAM AND DENVER JOIN THE CHEERS OF THE NATION FOR PARAMOUNT FOR 1959. SINCERELY ATLANTA, Ga. Sales Manager W.R. (Willie )Word at tne recent Paramount party here celebrating a victory in the matter of film shipments. And with him is Mrs. Word. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 legislature's session. He is very confident of the outcome, since success would be a great boon to show business. , Terry Bohiem, Cashier in St. Louis branch, is spending her vacation in Minneapolis, and was in to say hello. We all hope she'll come back. Laura McGuire, Branch Manager's Secretary, helped her parents celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary by presenting them with a China plate engraved with silver. PHI LAULLPH I A| Newcomer Stanley Smithers welcomed to the booking department this week. Smithers, a veteran in the industry, should add a lot of help to the department .... "HOUSEBOAT" was screened for the employees; each and every person agreed that here was a picture we all had been waiting for consensus of opinion was that the picture must wind up with the top grossers of the company .... Vice President Hugh Owen a very welcome visitor to the branch Cashier Beverly Wish leaving our midst to move way out west with her folks the branch wishes (no pun in tended) Beverly and her hubby good luck in their new location. . . John Kane lB U F F ALQ| Fran Lynch, who joined our staff from albany, has accomplished the impossible; he has found a house in Buffalo, and we eagerly await the early arrival of the Lynch family. ST. LOUIS Our lead-off picture shows Branch Manager Harry Haas catching up with the mail that accumulated during his sales meeting trip to Los Angeles. Second snap has Salesman Joe Benedick looking up from his wprk just lnnj just long the third snap°shows Jerry Bafiner, Office Manager-Head Booker, shaking hands with exhibitor Charlie Beninati, who Is all smiles over completion of his contract for showing "The Ten Commandments." Benedick looking up -- enough to have his picture taken. And ’ Ban: our company the iinest in the business. We held a sneak in the Carolina Theatre recently on "HOUSEBO/.T". The theatre was packed and the audience reaction was great. There was no doubt but that everyone was thoroughly entertained. It was encouraging to read Mr. Balaben's impressive and timely statement regarding the future of Paramount and the great motion pictures to be released within the near future. Certainly it is a great challenge to all of us to turn in e performance in keeping with the finest Paramount tradition. Joe Cutrell Greetings from the TAP. HEEL STATE . • • Mrs. Myrtle Parker, Secretary to Lawrence Terrel], Eranch Manager, Denver, Colo, to attend the cth annual convention of the Association of the Vomen of the Motion Picture Industry. She is Vice-President of the Association. Miss f.uth Brown, booking clerk, went to Myrtle Beach, S. C. and also attended the Southern 500 haces at Darlington, S. C. NEW ORLEANS The world premiere of "The BuccaneerM has been set for Eec* llth at the Saenger Theatre. Victor H. Sniro (l.)» councilman-at-large and acting mayor of New Orleans, presents Henry G. Plitt, president of Paramount Gulf Theatres Inc. , with a scroll honoring Cecil B. DeMille and proclaiming December llth as Jean Lafitte Day. BRAZIL'S new announcement portfolio, detailing the glowing new product for 1959, is a handsome document from the artiatic standpoint, a solid document from the prestige standpoint, and a priceless document from the exhibitor's standpoint. It reflects enormous credit on all concerned with its production. Ken Reuter, Booker, togetner with Jo-Anne, has returned from vacationing at Schroon Lake, N. Y Mr. George Schur was a recent and most welcome visitor. Ve are happy to have Jake Neil, Booker, back with us after several weeks absence due to injured back. His face is a welcome sight around the office. Frank Saviola, city salesman, is progressing satisfactorily from his recent accident in which he unfortunately fractured both legs. Frank's address is Meyer Memorial Hospital, Section H-2, Room A04, Grider Street in Buffalo, New York. We know that Frank would greatly aopreciate hearing from his many Paramount associates. Salesman Mike Jusko has found his winter weekend project. He is remodelling his basement into a recreation room. We all hope it is completed before he starts changing diapers when the expected fourth arrival comes along. His time will be at a premium after that. — Hugh A. MaGuire CHMM jTTE experience v;as a such as "VERTIGO Summer is over and our business happy one with blockbusters ", "KING CREOLE", and "RQCK-A BYE BaBY". Pictures of this caliber have maae "House r'ull" describes the Carolina Theatre when HOUSEBOAT was shown at a sneak preview. Judging from the laughter, and remarks, have a sure hit with this delightful family picture. — Mildred Hoover | W A S H I NGTQN , U.C.j Mr. Herbert Gillis, Branch Manager, has shown rapid recovery following surgery. So much so, he was able to attend the Paramount Affirmation of Faith sales meeting in New York. Mrs. Josephine Evans, Booker's Clerk for many years, has resigned to join the Navy Department as a civilian employee Mrs. Mil dred Donn joined our office staff as Booker's Clerk, succeeding Mrs. Josephine Evans. Our vacationers for the month of September were George Kelly, Salesman; Albert Land continued on Page 38.