Paramount World (May 1958 - July 1962)

18 Paramount World In Houston, Texas, as "The World of Suzie Wong" entered its sixth week at the Majestic Theatre, the celebrated cineoa mounted a huge bell outside the house. This was to signal the fact that the 100,oooth patron had just reached the box office and that this One Hundred Thousandth citizen would be handed a $100 bill along with his ticket. Houstonians were fed the news via radio, TV and the local movie columns, and the stunt garnered a mountain of attention. CHICAGO Vice-president Sidney G. Deneau (at left) and Ed Chumley, national coordinator of the Sa le s -Mer c ha n di so flank Tom Duane, branch manager, as the latter illustrates the fact that Paramount Pictures, too, are merchandise that can be sold with top skill.... Drive, Detroit ...and Henry Haustein, Seattle branch manager, is another who Joined Messrs Deneau and Chumley to demonstrate the same fact at the Chicago Sales Meeting. Don’t forget now that Diana Dora is one of Jerry Lewis* leading ladles in "The Ladles* Man” you won’t be able to forget it afterwards. BERNARD BRAGER (at left) is presently branch manager in Dallas. But his beginning with Paramount was in October, 1929, when there was a Paramount office in San Antonio. And the be § inning was as ad sales clerk, ubsequently he was shipper and booker. When the San Antonio branch was closed he was transferred to Dallas where he later became booking manager, then a salesman. Ho was transferred to Oklahoma City in 1941 and to Salt Lake City in 1943. Some years later he left Paramount to join Republic, but is now back with Paramount, ana very much welcomed, Bernard haa a lovely wife, Gladys, and two daughters Nikki and Cnris. One attends high school in Dallas, the other; is a student at Texas Tech in Lubbock. His hobby is golf, which he seldom gets to indulge in these days what with Sales Merchandise drives, and the like. BLUEPRINT FOR SALES BOSTON When Bryan Foy, producer of the fine and exciting "Blueprint For Robbery" made a visit to the Paramount branch here on his nationwide tour, he found the true spirit of his picture manifest in the sales ana booking force. Six Paramounteers had donned the disguises so important to the telling of the story of the film, and this gave the producer a real kick. Standing, L to R, are: Bill Hepburn, Gil Norton, Bud Lewis, Bryan Foy (producer), Dan Houlihan (branch manager). Bob Moore, George Mansour and Stan Farrington. Division manager John Moore is seated. This branch was happy to learn the details on the Paramount sales merchandise drive on Mr. Holliday's return from his meeting in New lork. All the bookers are going through their records and contacting exhibitors to get every dollar they possibly can on bonus pictures and other undated product. Everyone la looking forward to winning as many points as pos sible. We were all saddened by the departure of Ann ealeocie, who resigned as cashier as she is "expecting." We were, on the other hand, happy to welcome one of our former employees, Mrs. Jacquelyn Drews, who was re-employed to replace Dave hichoux as booker, as Dave moved over to the cashier's position. The welcome mat is also out for Frances Griff en, new booker's assistant. The New Orleans branch has not released "The World Of Suzie Wong" as yet but we are looking forward to many successful Engagements based on the reports that have come from branches now playing this picture. "G. I. ^lues" and "CinderFella" are both going very strong in the New Orleans area. 10 B I T U A R Y| MAISIE HAUSE A wrenching loss was suffered by Paramount in Hollywood last month with the passing of Maisie Hause. As a top assistant to Charles F. West, head of the editorial and cutting department, Miss Hause had given the studio thirty-two years of priceless editorial service. To quote Mr. West: "She was a wonderful person and highly efficient, and we are going to miss her personally and professionally. The funeral was January 7th, and floral tributes were sent by individuals from practically every studio in Hollywood as Maisie was extremely well known to everyone who ever worked at Paramount." We salute the memory of Maisie Hause. Whi lever we have a continuity of such memories of devoted service, our company is assured of posterity. GEORGE BUDDEN With deepest regret we report the death of George W. Budden, for many years secretary of the Plaza Theatre Company, London. He passed away on February 4th at his home at Iver, Bucks, following a heart attack. Mr. Budden, who was 67 years of age, joined Famous Players-Lasky British Productions, Ltd., as secretary on its incorporation in June, 1919, at the studios in Islington, and later was appointed secretary of the Plaza Theatre Company, Ltd. George Budden is survived by his wife and two sons. The funeral service was held on Feb. 10th at Iver Parish Church, followed by private cremation. Our Paramount organisation has lost another dedicated servant. Birthday greetings to 3 Paramounteers who celebrated their birthday on the same day January 10 salesman Ed Shinn, booker Irma Rogers and booker Clayton Casbergue. "Happy Birthday" also to Mr. Owen who celebrated his birthday Jania ry 10. -Clyde Daigle