Showmen's Trade Review (Jul-Sep 1945)

Record Details:

Title:
Showmen's Trade Review
Date:
Jul-Sep 1945
Publisher:
[New York, etc.]
Volume:
Showmen's trade review
Leaf #:
000410
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Established in 1933 by Charles 'Chick' Lewis, who previously edited the 'Manager's Round Table' section in Quigley's MOTION PICTURE HERALD. Lewis originally called his new publication SHOWMEN'S ROUND TABLE, but after a lawsuit from Quigley, he changed the title to SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW (STR). Over the next two decades, STR proved to be a formidable competitor to Quigley's HERALD and steadily grew in circulation. It's easy to see why exhibitors wanted to subscribe. STR's editorial voice, reviews of features and shorts, 'Box Office Slant' tips for how to promote movies, and concise and well organized 'Booking Guides' made it a trustworthy and highly useful magazine for exhibitors. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
November 10, 2022
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36 SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW August 25, 1945 CLASSIF3ED ADVERTISING Ten cents per word (10 words minimum). No cuts or borders. No charge for name and address. 5 insertioni tor the price of 3. Money order or check with copy. Ads will appear as soon as received unless otberwii* instructed. Adaress : Classified Dept., SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, 1501 Broadway, New York 18, N. Y. All Star Cast for Cartoon An all-star cast including Tom and Jerry, Red Hot Riding Hood and other stellar names, has been set by MGM for the latest Technicolor cartoon, "Phantoms of the Uproar," which Fred Quimby will produce. Specialty reel will be co-directed by Tex Avery, William Hanna and Joseph Barbara. Cutler in 'Kid From Brooklyn' Victor Cutler, who won the Purple Heart as a commando in the New Guinea campaign, will play the role of a photographer in "The Kid From Brooklyn," comedy starring Danny Kaye. This is Cutler''s first assignment under his new contract with Sam Goldwyn. New Contracts for Farrow John Farrow has been signed by Paramount to a new contract. He is now preparing to direct Alan Ladd and Betty Hutton in a Technicolor production titled "California." Buchanan for 'Perilious Holiday' Edgar Buchanan has been assigned by Columbia to a featured role in "Perilous Holiday." Newsreel Synopses (Released Wednesday, August 22) MOVIETONE NEWS (Vol. 27, No. 101)— Japan's surrender and end of war brings jubilation to entire nation ; President Truman plans control of atomic bomb; Films from distance of six miles shows force of devastating atomic bomb which brought about abrupt end to war in Pacific. NEWS OF THE DAY (Vol. 16, No. 299)— Celebration sweeps nation as President Truman announces Japan's unconditional surrender; Reconversion director reports; Madame Chiang Kai-shek speaks for the Chinese ; Philippine commissioner speaks ; First films of atomic bomb. PARAMOUNT (No. 102) — Pent up emotion of five day peace vigil breaks from coast to coast as President Truman announces Japan's surrender; First atomic bomb blast photographed from six miles away. RKO PATHE (Vol. 16, No. 104) — Historic first pictures of atom bomb explosion; America hails Japan's surrender in loudest, longest, most joyous celebration this nation has ever seen; Snyder signals fast reconversion; Madame Chiang thanks United States. UNIVERSAL (Vol. 18, No. 425)— Giant celebrations set off all over the land the instant newsmen flashed President Truman's statement that Japan had surrendered unconditionally ; Reconversion chief states that government wdll provide jobs for all; Scientists gather for first test firing of atomic bomb; GI's do land ofBce business selling scarce commodities to Russian soldiers and Berliners; Gasoline ban lifted. ALL-AMERICAN NEWS (Vol. 3, No. 148)— Thousands attend Bud Billikin Day in Chicago; Bee Bee Washington trains in Capital for championship; Negro woman formerly of Penn. Legislature ; Virginia man makes living with burnt matches; Elks of Knoxville celebrate Emancipation Day; Troops steam into Manila direct from European victory. {Released Saturday, August 25) MOVIETONE (Vol. 27, No. 102)— Military censorship unveils operation and uses of radar; Model airplane fans at it again in Chicago meet; Dixie belles pick tobacco; Sail boat race in Newport, Cal. ; Speed boat regatta; Lew Lehr discovers tame sea elephant. NEWS OF THE DAY (Vol. 16, No. 300)— First films of the miracle of radar which has been the Number One secret of all armed forces; Hearst outboard speed thriller. PARAMOUNT (No. 103) — England celebrates Victory Day in pre-war holiday style; Manila sets Japan terms; Sensational weapon that gave Allied planes, warships and artillery deadly aiming eye is revealed by official Army and Navy films. RKO PATHE (Vol. 17, No. 1)— Nation gives victory thanks; China premier in United States; Camera story of the miracles of radar. UNIVERSAL (Vol. 18, No. 426)— Radar secrets revealed; Governors meet Truman; Day of days for orphans; Model planes fiy 85 miles an hour; Lion's Club holds Dog Show. ADV. What Are Your Needs r Joe Hornstein Has It AIR COOLING EQUIPMENT IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT SOME BLOWERS AND MOST SIZE AIR WASHERS— Don't make your customers sweat it out — Wire your order now — Air Washers 5,000 cfm, $115.00; 7,000 cfm, $140.00; 10,000 cfm, $170.00; 15,000 cfm, $200.00; 20,000 cfm, $230.00. Recirculating Pump slightly additional. New prewar Blowers, starting at $106.50 for 5,500 cfm; Diffuser Grilles, from $21.80. Send for Air Conditioning Bulletin. 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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO OPEN— COMPLETE Simplex Sound Projection, Lamphouses, Lens, Soundheads, Motors, Amplifier, Speakers and Soundscreen. Guaranteed one year — $1500.00 — why pay more? S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp., 449 West 42nd St., New York, N. Y. WANTED TO BUY ARCS, RECTIFIERS, LENSES, Portables, Projectors, etc. Give all details first letter. Box 690, Showmen's Trade Review, 1501 Broadway, New York, N. Y.