Showmen's Trade Review (Apr-Jun 1946)

SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, June 22, 1946 REGIONAL ly replaces Flash. Rita Randazoo and Mrs. J. Valenti of RKO were co-hostesses at a Sunday supper on June 16 to a large group of friends at the home of Mrs. J. Valenti. The event was a miscellaneous Bridal Shower for Beatrice Di Franco of RKO. L. W. Prine, owner-manager of the Rustic Theatre, Walker, La. is fully recovered from a siege of mumps which had him confined to his bed for a month. During his illness Mrs. Prine had charge of the business. Mrs. Dick Edenfeld and 5 year-young daughter Patti Sue of Little Rock, Ark., accompanied Mr. Edenfeld on his recent circuit tour of theatres in the interests of Altec Theatres Service Corp. Charles Waterall, owner of a circuit of theatres in Alabama was a Film Row visitor. Everett Pierce, manager of Joy Theatres in Acadia and Ringold, La. visited his Home Office, the Joy Theatres, Inc., recently. PHILADELPHIA The industry clambake and picnic went indoors last Friday afternoon when showers for the better part of the afternoon and evening kept the gang under cover. Some forty hardy souls braved the elements to make the thirty mile trip out to the country. Frank L. McNamee, prominent in the film business here and former regional head of the War Manpower Commission, has been appointed regional director of the War Assets Administration for this region. George Haupertz, Columbia auditor, has completed his chores at the local exchange and moved on. Joseph Drelling, newsreel cameraman in this area for more than thirty years, and more recently Universal 's representative here, died on Saturday while being removed to the Atlantic City Hospital after suffering a stroke while filming the selection of Miss Atlantic City. Drelling was 55 and leaves a wife and three children. Sol Getsow, manager of the Colonial Theatre, is recuperating in the University Hospital after a throat operation last week. Bill Brooker, Paramount exploiteer, was busier than a grasshopper last Friday night when he was helping to get things ready for the Paramount 25-year Club Party held at the Warwick Hotel. He recuperated by spending the weekend at Atlantic City where he had to plunge into preparations for the Allied Convention this week. Jimmy Ashcraft was in Atlantic City with MGM's Elliot Foreman getting ready the displays at the Allied Convention. Safecrackers who broke into the Frankford Theatre on Saturday night were foiled in their efforts to break the strong box open. The attempted robbery was discovered by manager John Wilson when he opened the house for the Sunday matinee. Many Philadelphians were expected to be on hand in Wellsboro for the opening of Larry Woodin's new Bache Theatre, and the celebration of the Woodin Family's 219 years in show business. Bill Humphries, owner of theatres in Lewistown and Vatasaqua, was expected to be one of the judges in the picking of the Laurel Queen on Friday night. Eddie O'Donnell, Warner booker, became a father last week when his wife Kathryn gave birth to a baby boy at the Temple Hospital. Mrs. OTJonnell had worked in the Warner (Continued on Page 30) 29 Thousands of Showmen Have Made a Killing with ' CALDONIA" HERE COMES THAT SAME TERRIFIC LOUIS JORDAN IN HIS FIRST FEATURE LENGTH MUSICAL SCREEN SENSATION /VSTOR PICTURES The picture that „,ost be screened to be appreciated ^YOUR BOX-OFFICE... 10 HITS JORDAN BEWARE! FILM DAILY (says) "All-negro musical is a lively affair catering to the admirers of Louis Jordan. Jordan rises to the occasion that will win. Jordan throws himself into his work with an enthusiasm that is commendable." SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW (says) "For those who like Louis Jordan, this should turn out to be their favorite dish. Music tie-ups alone can indicate that smart showmen can do pretty well with this." VARIETY (says) "Louis Jordan's first feature length effort shows wise direction. BEWARE would not be out of place in some white theatres — maximum grosses for this type of film can be expected." MOTION PICTURE HERALD (says) "Followers of modern swing will be pleased with the abundance of hep, jumpin' and jivin' tunes. In localities where swing music is in high favor and this type of film is accessible, it offers much to please." ASTOR PICTURES' BIG NEW ^<t;t;^^e BONANZA!