Paramount World (May 1958 - July 1962)

6 Paramount World PICTURES AND NEWS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN BRANCHES... Debbie Reynolds and Kay Medford look with slightly different viewpoints on a bit of comedy drama transpiring in a 54th Street bar in a scene in "The Rat Race," the title of which indicates that it is set in New York City. There 'are no office hours for leaders. Cardinal Gibbons NEW YORK CITY Stella Stevens, arriving here for public relations work in connection with the premiere of "Li'l Abner" at the Roxy, offers proof of the interest factor which has made aisle seats in planes more popular than window seats. I believe that the best luck is to be happily married, and that the next best luck is to have good friends. James Hilton [CHARLOTTE] This month the spotlight is on Jake Neil, booker, who desifaned and drew the mailing piece (shown on this page) used as a gimmick in securing short subject bookings. Not only did it serve this purpose, but it was also displayed in front of each booker's desk to catch the eyes of the exhibitors. Anne Davis, ledger clerk, is at home awaiting the stork. Replacing her is Lois Neil. We are very happy to have Lois back. She was a former employee in the Inspection Department prior to being injured in an automobile accident in June of 1957. A young man from out of town, in Charlotte on his vacation recently, was none other than Max Price, up from Atlanta for a few days. Ve were delighted to see him and hope that he will visit with us often. Max is a former booker here, now office and booking manager in Atlanta Branch. Fess Parker, star of THn JAYHAWKERS, made a personal appearance at the Carolina Theatre and later was a guest at the North and South Theatre Owners Convention at Hotel Charlotte. LI'L Abner was viewed by many satisfied folk, all ages, at the Carolina Theatre, when it was shown as a sneak preview. Another former employee, Mrs. Erna Litton, celebrated her Golden Wedding Anniversary on October 30. Our congratulations to her and Mr. Litton on reaching this milestone. Mrs. Litton retired in July of 1957 after more than thirty years as an inspectress. Charlotte is very proud of its newest shopping center, "The Charlottetown Mall." Forty stores are under one roof. One can walk across to a store on the other side in complete comfort. The mammoth building is heated E s q u i re the magazine for men that is read from cover to uncover, and which proves that a 'dish' doesn't have to come from a china department any more than a 'tomato' has to come from a vegetable 3tand, has in its November issue really gone to town on a Paramount star. The magazine has taken four full pages, in color, to contend, in cute pix and cuter tex, that all the world loves Sophia Loren.... The depth of Esquire's affection is shown as we quote their (the editorial staff's) rave, to wit: Despite the well-publicized attractions of coy blonde gigglers or monkey-faced French beatniks, movie-goers have become aware that Sophia Loren is real royalty, the reigning and genuine divine-right queen of the screen. A vital, old-fashioned fullblown beauty, she has great emotional depth and a glorious sense or humor, as demonstrated in the pictures on these pages, when she clowned around for photographer Saul Leiter. For other aspects of Sophia, there ' s a clutch of full-frequency-range Paramount pictures: currently "That Kind of Woman," "Heller With a Gun," and in a few months two films she made in Europe, "Breath of Scandal." shot in Vienna, ana "Bay of Naples,'1 shot in Italy. MILWAUKEE When Tony Curtis was here beginning the shooting of "The Rat Race," two of the visitors on the set got in a picture with him. They were Mrs. Everett Olsen, wife of Paramount's Chicago area merchandising representative: and Matt Donahue, Paramount salesman out of Milwaukee. Scene was shot in Milwaukee's Greyhound bus station. This is the Charlotte poster for Short Subjects mentioned in the adjoining column. AHOY, MAT€S/ YOU G«T BIGMRGROSStS UIH€N YOU PLAY f)a/uuMiui J SHORTS MT t/\f> -fb. * eottit* Z'&r * VISTAVI SION SPECIALS ‘■•ttle AUDREY in winter, and cooled in summer. We are fortunate to be one of twenty-seven cities to boast of such a center. — Mildred Hoover N EW ORLEANS This branch, during October, celebrated the 40th year of film service by salesman Ed Shinn. The results of the drive the branch had in his honor were very 6ratifying. On Saturday, October 24, the Paramount Pep Club held a surprise party in Mr. Shinn's honor at Fitzgerald's seafood restaurant on the Lakefront. a grand time was enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. Shinn was presented with a cake bearing 40 candles after which Bill Holliday, Branch Manager, presented him with a piece of luggage, a twosuiter, and a handsome matching wallet from the employees. For the 1st time in 40 years Ed Shinn was at a loss for words. We had the pleasure of meeting at the party for the first time, Travis Carr's charming wife, Fentress. It was announced at the party that booker Irma Rogers will celebrate her 40th year with Paramount as of November 15 Congratulations Irma. Hope you will enjoy many more years with Paramount. A sneak screening was held on "LI'L ABNER" in the Seenger Theatre. Everyone who attended was pleased with the picture ana had nothing but praise for the whole performance. (Continued on Page 18)