Paramount World (May 1958 - July 1962)

36 Paramount World BANGKOK cables DESPITE HEAVY RAIN "DEVIL'S HAIRPIN” OPENED TO HIGHEST GROSS SINCE "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" -Henriksen DJAKARTA, Indonesia — Paramount headquarters in this city did its share in making known the vast entertainment appeal of Hal Wallis' massive prod . . __ i JJ rr • M a U. S. BRANCH NEWS (Continued from Page 28) know 11113 wonderful person Marian Stowe. Ve, of course, miss Marion very much, but can understand her reason for leaving us. NOTE TO THE NOkTHEhN BhANCHmS: When the snow is umpteen feet deep and the ice is slick on the sidewalks and the temperature is very low, think of us poor souls sweating in this terrible hot sun in Florida (HaVE FUN). NOTE TO THE OLD TIMERS: I am sure that most of the old timers will be interested in hearing of a very recent experience we had in the Jacksonville Branch. The building which was located next to our shipping station was being vacated necessitating a new water meter for the shipping station. Upon calling the City Hall, we found that the water meter was listed in the name of "FAMOUS PLAYERS". I am sure this invokes many memories to many people now connected with our Company. -Herman Allen uction by displaying this poster for "Gunfight at Che O.K. Corral." Note the extra prominence given the trade mark atop the huge poster, which was on show for two weeks in advance of the film's day-and-date premiere in four firstrun cinemas. Albums Elmer Bernstein's sound-track score for "The Buccaneer" will be issued on an album by Columbia Records. The recording company will also issue a single record of "Love Song from 'The Buccaneer'" ( "Lover Gold") an exploitation song written by Bernstein and Mack David Jubilee Records will issue an album of the sound-track from "The Geisha Boy," and a single exploitation record of "Song from •The Geisha Boy'^" SALT LAKE CITY Our office managerhead booker, Bert Tur6eon, has on display on the top of his desk a small trophy that was awarded him last evening for having bowled the second highest 6ume in a bowling league consisting of numerous exchange and theatre employees in the Salt Lake area. Bert was only nosed out by one man, Sid Cohen of Film Service Corporation, who bowled a high bijne of 238. Bert's hignest game was 236. This league has only been going for a few weeks. Josephine Shults, our bookkeeper, is presently on vacation and has changed her name to Mrs. Josephine Berry. She was married the day before she left for vacation. We welcome Mr. A. L. (Bus) Campbell into the Paramount organization. Mr. Campbell is replacing Dick Stafford, who resigned to accept another position. Bus is an old timer in the entertainment business here in Salt Lake. He has had considerable experience in selling motion pictures, as well as the operation of theatres. Ve all wish Bus great success in his new position. ATLANTA Hi', to y' all from the Gate City Ve hope the other members of tmily have enjoyed the same of the South. the Pt remount „ - . beautiful weather we nave been blessed vi-n RIGHT Three of the principals of "Tempest" — Van Heflin, in the foreground, Silvana Mangano and Geoffrey Home — meet for a dramatic moment in the dungeon where Heflin meets a grim fate. LAST TRAIN FROM GUN HILL A shooting-it-out saga that will raw the toughest nerves is this one between Kirk Doug le and Anthony Quinn. It takes place night beside the 'Train' itself, and the action has a tenseness the like of wfiich you'll find it hard to recall. for the last month; October with all its cole was truly wonderful. Speakinfa of color; as Halloween and October pass from the scene, PahaMOUNT'S "AFFIP MATION OF FaITH" will tike care of this item for all of us during the winter months ahead, and ‘those beyond, with its colorful array of product. The current glitter of HOUSEBOAT will soon be brightened with GEISHA BOY, and the market will truly be thrilled by THE BUCCANEER. This is only the beginning; you know what the future holds, and are aware of what I speak truly a bright picture'. The writer is soon to lose his 'backer 1 upper' Rachel Clements, who will soon leave to keep a pre-arranged engagement with that old long-legged bird. *«e will miss you, hachell Come back and visit when your heir arrives, y'alll Often, as goodbyes are said, welcomes are in order, and such is the case here to Barbara Worsham. We extend a heert welcome and are happy to have you with us. -Paul Morgan [KANSAS CITY We welcome the following tc the Paramount Family -Duane Becker, sale: man for Northern Missouri and Northern Xansa* Duane formerly worked in our Milwaukee offict and replaces Dwight Borin Joe Murphy, salesman for Southern Missouri and Southern Kansas. Joe comes to Kansas City from Memphis where he was with Universal Margaret Dawson, contract clerk, and Johnnie Cobb, second shipper We bid a fond farewell to Su san Marsh, contract clerk, who left us to make her home in Akron, Ohio. Recent vacationers in the Kansas City B (Continued on Page 3®