Paramount World (1955)

18 ’’Becket” Cont i nues In Superb Fash i on ±± ± ± The inspired Hal Wallis production main¬ tains in wonderful world pace. Its 6th week at the A lien by Theatre, Tel Aviv, Israel continues to register tremendous, record-shattering busin¬ ess. Virtually the same story comes from the Orah Theatre, Haifa. Mexico City's Diana Theatre has concluded an extraordinarity fine run of weeks. So far as the Republic of South Africa is con¬ cerned, here is the text of Mr. Perkins' report to Mr. Weltner; "The second week's gross in Capetown is alm¬ ost equal to the record¬ holding second week of "The Ten Commandments" in the same city, "Becket" has been very successful in South Africa, and will be second only to "The Ten Commandments" in over¬ all results." The eyes of "Judith" (played by Sophia Loren), are wide with fear, for she Is In the massive act of killing a man a man about whom she knows just one thing: he can send her back to the hell from which she believes she is safe. The persons hardest to convince that they are of retirement age are the children at bed¬ time. Paramount World BRANCH NEWS FROM PAGE 6” 25. Hope Tony won't have trouble walking down the aisle. Of course, we will he there to give him moral support. And last, but not least, I am getting married on August 7, and this I won't say too much about now, because believe me, I'm nervous enough. First time around. Judy Kovach WASH I NGTQN , Q . C . | one of our veteran employees, Miss Helen Schultze, retired after 38 years of service to enjoy the Florida sunshine^ We have since heard from Helen and she has in¬ formed us that she -is now Mrs. John Cunningham. Congratulations and our very best wishes to fbien.' Alice Robrecht, formerly assistant cashier, has been transferred to the booking department to cover the desk formerly handled by Helen. Mrs. Jimmieola Becker has rejoined our staff. Jimmy was with us when we previously had Regional Accounting in this office. Welcome back, Jimmy, it is good to have you with us again. Congratulations are in order for David Gillis. David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gillis, was graduated from American University, Washington, D. C., on June 14, receiving a BA degree . We are looking forward to a successful run of "Family Jewels," which should give us a good suiAmer send-off. I am pleased to advise that Mrs. Krassner is now recovering nicely from her recent opera¬ tion and is convalescing at home. Bill Fischer JACKSQNV I LLE| ,>;e recently screened two outstanding Paramount releases, "Sons of Katie Elder" and "Harlow." According to all comments we've got two big "winners"! Betty Rook, who was in an automobile acci¬ dent April 4th near Dothan, Alabama while on vacation, is back with us. We really missed her and are all happy to have her back. Welcome home, Betty! Because our "Pep Club" is so popular, we have collected so much money that we all decided we must have a summer get-together; about which we will advise later. Bob Mike 11 IDES MOINESI Patricia Tantillo, booker's steno, has just returned from her vacation and to announce that her wedding day will be October 2nd. We all are keeping busy with the release of NEW YORK Paramount branch manager Myron Sattler (left) hosted eminent circuit head Harry Brandt and Mrs. Brandt at the RKO-86th Street sneak preview of "Harlow." At right is Mrs, Brandt’s sister. DALLAS, Texas Producer Joseph E. Levine revealing the nationwide showmanship plans for "Haplow" at the special theatremen's advertising-merchandising session here on June 21st. Others on the dais, 1 to r: Tom W. Bridge, southwest division manager; Jos¬ eph Friedman, Paramount director of adverti¬ sing and publicity; and Raymond Willie, president, Interstate Theatres of Texas, UMHUir Glimpsed at the recent show¬ manship strategy meeting on "Harlow." Left to right: Thomas F. Duane, Paramount branch manager; Joseph E. Levine; Lou Wisper.Wisper & WetsMn The^^tresj John Gontlle, s^les man— ager. Paramount Detroit branch. "Girls Om The Beach," "Molf Flanders, " "Family Je^ls," "In Harm's Way," and "Circus World" all being at about the same time. We are awaiting for both "Harlow" and "Sons Of Katie Elder" to open in this part of the territory and to "big business." We were all saddened by the death of a former Paramount salesman. Pearl Robbins, who had retired from the company. OBITUARY ASHLEY BATE We note with deep sorrow the passing, in London, of Ashley B^te, for many years a member of the Par•amount sales .force in Britain, Mr. Bate, a widely-known and greatly respected member of the film indus¬ try, died of a heart attack at his home in Worthing on June 29th. He leaves a wife and a son, to whom we extend sincere condolences. Mr. Bate joined Paramount on March 17th, 1919, and retired on September 3rd., 1956.