Paramount World (1955)

6 Paramount World NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES Natalie Wood plays a Southern girl who seems to be all sweet innocence the first time she meets a man (played by Robert Redford) in "This Proper¬ ty Is Condemned." Next time she meets him, it's an entirely different story. A glimmering shaft of doubt enters Frank Sin¬ atra's mind as he realiz¬ es, in "Assault On A Queen," what this fantas¬ tic submarine venture is gettijig him (and Vima Lisij into. I have known men who could see through the motivations of others with the skill of a clairvoyant, only to prove blind to their own mist&kes. I have been one of those men. Bernard &ruch DES MQINESl Branch manager 'Chuck' Caligiuri recently spent th]?ee days in Dallas for a sales meeting. A hearty welcome to Nora Jane Patterson, who will replace Patricia Tantillo Swesey. Mrs Swesey is retiring on February 25th to await the arrival of a "little Swesey". All of us are eagerly awaiting the Sneak Preview on "Nevada Smith" at our new Plaza Theatre in Des Moines. "The Spy ’^o Came In From The Cold" has been grossing very well in the 3rd week of playing. Joyce Taylor and husband spent a wonderful cold and snowy weekend in Detroit visiting friends. All Paramount WOfiPI'S have started preparing to attend the International convention in Des Moines September 30-October 2. "Promise" Promises Laughter Aplenty Film Daily's critic says of "Promise Her Anything"; Laugh-ridden comedy of romance and com¬ plication. Strong cast. Attractive grosses. DALLAS Division manager Tom Bridge recent¬ ly conducted a highly informative and productive meeting attended by the branch managers in his division. Those participating were Forrie Myers, Minneapolis; Weber Howell, St. Louis; Gerry Haile, Kansas City; Charles Caligiuri, Des Moines; Frank Carbone, Oklahoma City; and Bernard Brager and Jack Haynie, Dallas. Plans were dram up for the handling of our very strong line-up starting with "Promise Her Anything" and going through the summer releases. We are sure that this meeting will pay off handsomely. The 10° weather had no bearing on the at¬ tendance at the employees' screening of "The Ten Commandments". In fact, ve had a largerthan-usual turnout. Newly-elected officers of the Paramount Pep Club are Sharon Guernsey, president; James Proiles, vice-pres; Linda Elliott, secretary; and Lillian Stockdale, treasurer. To start the year, the Pep Club honored at a dinner at El Fenix Restaurant Jack Haynie, Paul Rozenburg and Carl Sims, who were recently promoted. During our recent wintry weather, Willie Simmons, head inspectress, fell and broke her arm. Also, inspectress Jennie Lou Tavlor fell and injured hereelf while shopping downtown. We wish to extend our welcome to Don Bradley, who has Joined us as booker. We had a giant musical tie-up on "Judith" for its opening in Dallas February 24 at the Palace. The album and the title song were heard on all major Dallas radio stations. With "Nevada Smith", "Assault On A Queen," "Is Paris Burning?", "Eldorado" and the numer¬ ous releases, this year should be a Paradise, not only for "Paradise, Hawaiian Style", but for Paramount, World-wide Style. Linda Elliott ST. LOUIS St. Louis branch has been ver^' busy and very successful in buttoning down Para¬ mount Week bookings in our smaller towns that book three to four months in advance . We have also given our office a new look for the Spring time. I am beginning to feel like Endless is the variety of disgui¬ ses used by Marty Allen and Steve Rossi in the course of making "The Last of thb Secret Agents?" one of the wildest and funniest comedies in Par¬ amount history. a housewife, so often have we moved the furniture around. We think we now have the furniture in a very attractive position and have made a substan¬ tial improvement in the appearance of the office. The last time we wrote you we told you that the writer and Mr. Howell went to Taylorville to get their share of bookings for this summer. Mr. Howell has just returned from there again to put the finishing touches on this circuit. We have previously passed "Breakfast At Tiffinj^'s", "Sabrina", "Seven Slaves Against The World" and "Revenge Of The Gladiators". These four pictures and many others are now set to play this summer in the Frisina Circuit. Jerry Bahner [JACKSQNV I LLE| Records are being broken "Down South", and we don't mean 'weather wise'. It's Paramount's 1966 releases that make the following scene not uncommon in the Jacksonville Branch: "A booker, with pen in hand and a tele¬ phone balanced on each shoulder, talking simul¬ taneously with two exhibitors." This scene, is not hard to imagine with such magnificent, and outstanding pictures, as "Judith", "Spy Who Came In From The Cold", "The Slender Thread", "Nevada Smith", "Night Of The Grizzly", "Promise Her Anything" and "The Ten Commandments". Another scene, if you please . Branch manager Fred Mathis sitting at his desk having his lunch. No lunch hour down this way when key-cities are being dated. Fay Weaver, bright-eyed, sparkling, clever, branch manager's secretary, conceived the idea of depicting title scenes of each new Paramount release. These very original and clever scenes are on display at the entrance of the office and are creating and receiving choice reviews, ( '• We would like to welcome, Mrs. Rosa Lee Martin, who recently Joined our family. This spirited young lady is doing an outstanding Job as booker's stenographer. Vacations will be starting soon. We welcome all Paramounteers to come by and see us. Will be glad to show you the sights of our fast-grow¬ ing city after working hours, of course. Nadine Eddinger , --- — • ni53 Mainger we have had one of Mrs. Weaver's charming ^d effective displays photographed. You will find it on Page 17.