Paramount World (May 1958 - July 1962)

PARAMOUNT WORLD RIGHT CHICAGO Distributors and exhibitors in an unexplained arms-folded 'routine' at the recent Summer Boxoffice Festival here. Reading from left: Branch Manager Bob Allen, Sam Block (B&K), Para.v-p George Weltner, Nate Platt and Richard Balaban (B&K) and Mid-Western Division Manager A1 Taylor. NEW YORK A charming picture of Mrs. Danny Kaye (Sylvia Fine) as she was being announced by master of ceremonies Jeny Marshall at the Capitol Theatre premiere of her husband ' s heart-winning picture, "The Five Ibnnies." Carolyn Jones is to be seen in two very fine Hal Wallis productions in the coming months "Last Train From Gun Hill" and "Career." A grouch escapes so many little annoyances that it almost pays to be one. -Kin Hubbard BRANCH NEWS From Page 2U oi' busy little "Cajuns" ever since the middle of March, when we were notified we would take over the Memphis Branch. With the closing of Memphis and our assumption of their operation, we have added employees, We'd like to introduce these new people to our "Paramount World". Jane Marie Cunningham, Booking Stenoferapher Bill Chauvin, Booker's Assistant Ned Rucker, Booker's Assistant Lorraine Lott, Booker's Assistant Travis Carr, former Memphis salesman, is now booking and also makes periodic booking trips to Memphis. Travis returned with over 500 feature booking dates. Dave Richoux was promoted from booker's assistant to student booker. Mr. Howard Nicholson remained in Memphis and is acting as Resident Sales Manager, handling all large circuits in the area. Mr. Tom Donahue is also working out of Memphis as salesman . Last week we screened 3 pictures scheduled for early Summer release and had a wonderful turnout from film people, newspaper, TV and radio representatives. We are looking forward to having these features in release. At the present time our bookers and salesmen are concentrating on our "Paramount Weeks" which this year are July 15 through July ^8. We have been having a lot of activity in the families of our employees. Della Favre's son, "Butch" was married on April 6. Ann Bulencie's 7-year old daughter has the mumps and Ann has her fingers crossed, hoping she doesn't get them. Travis Carr is sweating out the arrival of the stork. Joan Escarra, Branch Manager's secretary, and her two little ones took off for the Gulf Coast and spent 2 days of doing nothing but taking in the sun. Our congratulations to Jane McDonnell who has been elected to the Board of Directors of WOMPI for the 2nd successive year and Della Favre, Ass't. Cashier, who has been elected 2nd Vice-President of the WOMPI Hew Orleans group. Speaking of the WOMPI 's, they entertained all of the bosses in the New Orleans ^area at their annual "Bossed luncheon on May 20 at the Jung Hotel. — Clyde Daigle B 3 ST 0 N Things are looking very different in the Boston Branch these days. Last week we had a visit from Mr. George Schur, head of Paramount operations and Mr. John u. Moore, Division Manager. Henry Germaine also came to Boston from New Haven for a few days. With Mr. Schur' s arrival things really popped. We heve re-fumished the entire office with furniture from Oklahoma. We have changed the office around for greater effic John Sigmund Weltner, son of George Weltner, vice-president of Paramount Pictures Corp., in charge of world sales, was married on Sunday, June 6th, in Brookline, Mass., to Linda Riverly Holbert of Worcester. iency. We were very happy to see Mr. Schur who gave us great assistance in making changes. We are all happy with the new set-up and hope to get a large increase in business with the more friendly atmosphere in the Branch. Vacations are coming and everyone is planning a trip. Etta Glazin, booker, made a trip to New York for a week's visit, and others are planning trips to various resorts. With the summer coming, everyone in the Branch is enthusiastic about the great product we will have. — Robert J. Moore NEW YO R K | Aiex Fodor is spending his vacation in Hollywood visiting his old friend Michael Curtiz. Alex and Michael's friendship dates back to the days when Alex handled publicity for the Paramount Branch in Hungary. Welcome to Stanley Tulanowski, who has joined our ranks in the booking department. — Gene Newman IBUFFALQ1 We have the distinctibn of having the newest branch manager and secretary, the newest salesman, cashier, booker's stenographer and receptionist in the company, we think. These positions are filled by Michael Jusko, Pat Walke, John Serfustino, Norma Mosier* Jan Kinsman and Mary Ann Tidd respectively. Our office has enough new blood in its veins, mingled with the old, to vitalize it into becoming one of the leading branches in our company as evidenced by the standing in the Golden Opportunity drive of 1959. We are go, go, going to win this drive, or at least make a super effort to win. Helen Huber, our ex-cashier recently retired after 35 years of service, came in this past week sporting a sun tan. Pat Walke, our new branch manager's secretary reported to work after a long weekend up in Montreal, with a very light and shining third finger left hand graced with a diamond. Mike Jusko is covering the territory in a sleek Ford convertible, black, sporty and a real contract gatherer. Norma Mosier and John Serfustino both have moved to new apartments, and we are all waiting for housewarmings Frank Saviola is making like Chris Herter with the cane while going around the territory We're all looking forward to seeing Howard (Redfox) Smidt on his monthly visit to our headquarters, from the hinterlands and wilds of Albany. Everyone here is fired with an enthusiasm to win the Golden Opportunity Drive. — Frank Saviola We here in the Windy City wish to extend a hearty greeting (if belatedly) to Mr. A1 Taylor. We hope that he will be most happy in his new~home and assure him that we ell will do our utmost to make him feel welcomi ....TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH. ALONG WITH SEVERAL BRANCH NEWS DESPATCHES SQUEEZED OUT OF THIS ISSUE.