Variety (Sep 1942)

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16 INTERNATIONAIr •TABIRTTV LONDON OFKIVE ^ • Bt. Mania'* Placa, TiatalcBr IMf^M Nelson Rockefeller In Explanation On Coordinator Purpose In S. Amer. Buenos Aires, Sept. 15. OITice ot the Coordinator of Inter- American Affairs does not in any way control subject matter, distri- bution or any other aspect of U. S. film industry in South America, it was made clear to local press reps here during the visit of Nelson Rockefeller. Rockefeller, stopping over in B. A. between longer stays in Brazil and Chile, was hot-seated on the film question by inquisitive pencil- pushers who cornered him in his Hotel Plaza suite. Coordinator, •peaking excellent Spanish, ex- plained that while his office was naturally anxious to bring about closer collaboration between the SUtcs and Latin America in every sense—cultural, political and eco- nomic—its chief purpose re films was to aid picture companies, both north and south of the border, by a furtherance of idea and production inter-change. Collaboration now being devel- oped by the Office of the Cordinator, it was explained, was not just a question of war economy, but would, it was hoped, also extend into time of peace. Problem of inter-conti- nental interchange was constantly shifting, he added, and one of the purposes of his trip was to study at first hand some of the factors in- volved. Shipping DUtlonlUes Shortage of shipping, he added, caused difficulties In developing trade, but every effort is being made to solviE the problem. RockefeUer's hit with the press and public, not only here during his stopover, but in Brazil, where he o.o.-ed and huddled with officials for a week, was solid. As sponsor of many a good-will-wooing, hemi- sphere-harmony furthering Yanqui, he was carefully eyed, particularly by suspicious Latins. Command of Spanish and Portuguese, frankness in answering even the most em- barrassing questions and familiarity with S. A. problems got him a big hand everywhere. Trip to Brazil was at the invita- tion of the Brazilian Government so that Rockefeller could attend the 11th Pan American Sanitary Con- ference and also study problems arising from the economic develop- ment of northern Brazil. Area, which is as big as half the U. S., i.s being worked for the production of all tropical products. Including rub- ber that can assist the war produc- tion'of the U. S. and Brazil. In Chile Rockefeller addressed closing sessions of the Inter-Ameri- can Conference on Social Security. Also planned short stopovers in Lima, Peru, and Bogota, Colombia. Accompanied on the trip by John McClintock, Assistant Coordinator, and Francis A. Jamieson, head of the Press Division of the Office. Delfont to Revive 'Nanette' in London London, Sept. 10. Bernard Delfont, in association with Hyams Bros., has acquired rights to 'No, No Nanette,' which he intends to revive early next year. Show was originally staged here by Clayton & Waller at the Palace in 1926, and was the outstanding success of the season. It was revived 10 years later at the London Hippodrome, with Barbara Vernon, American, wTio was part of act of Russell and Marconi, as lead, playing the Binnle Hale part, ■ Show will be produced by Henry Kendall, whd will also appear in it, with femme lead to be played by Jean Colin. SISTRON TO Di 3F0RPARIN ENGLAND London, Sept, 10. David E. Rose, Paramount manag- ing director in Great Britain, has about completed confabs with Wil- liam Sistrom, recently employed by Pii to handle the next three features planned for London Production. Hud- Icj were on Sir James M. Barrie's The Old Lady Shows Her Medals,' first of the three-picture de^I. Sis- trom recently resigned his RKO pro- duction post to work for Par. Paramount originally produced this as 'Seven Days Leave,' with Gary Cooper and Beryl Mercer. MllUn^ Held in U. S. While Rose attempted to get Ray Milland to star In this picture, it now seems doubtful if latter will be able to make it. Despite the fact that Milland is eager to visit his father, who is ill in London, he is scheduled to start Oct. 15 on 'Lady in the Dark,' scheduled for Holly- wood production. CUUDIA' BIG LONDON OICK IfTS FACE ri'SEI FOR LONDON IflPP IN m. London, Sept. 22. 'Claudia,' which opened at St Martin's on Sept. 17, looks like a cer- tain success. Production is admir ably acted throughout with the press I raving over Pamela Brown, an. un I known provincial actress, in the title rrle. (Dorothy McGuire created th<> lead in New York.) Some newspapers decried the way impending motherhood is treated flippantly. Audience generally did not agree with this crix opinion of the show. London, Sept. 10. "Let's Face It,' which George Black has Anally acquired from Jack Waller and Tom Arnold after pro- tracted negotiations, is finally .';et for the Hfppodrome around middle of October. 'DuBarry Was a Lady,' the Tom Arnold-Harry Foster musical star- ring Frances Day and Arthur Ris- coe, opens in Manchester Sept. 22 f-.>r four weeks then comes to HL-; Majesty's theatre for run. Jack Buchanan's 'Waltz Without End,' an Eric Maschwitz-Bernard Grune musical, based on life of Chopin and his music, opens cold at Cambridge theatre Oct. 29. Linnit & Dunfee's The Duke in Darkness,' by Patrick Hamilton, fea- turing Leslie Banks, Michael Red- grove, Walter Fitzgerald and Hugh Burden, stays out of town for three weeks, then comes to West End, with no theatre yet set This is straight play with symphony orchestra ac- companiment Shortage of musicians necessitated recording entire inci- dental music, which was done by 30 musicians, tinder leadership of Alan Bi'sh, at Morris Levy's Bond street studios. Buxtons Add to String Of Provincial Cinemas London, Sept. 10. Buxton Bros., who own string of picture Ihtatres in Manchester dis- trict have invaded London and its environs to add tb their holdings. Latest acquisitions are Camberwell Palace, Hammersmith; Broadway, Deptford; Rio and Forest Gate. "They are also dickering to acquire small circuit of IS houses in the provinces. When deal is accom- plished, they will be bosses of around 45 houses. New 10-12% Tax In Aussie Sought Vs. U. S. Pic Cos. Sydney, Sept. 22. Federal Treasurer W. Chifley, under wartime jurisdiction, is mov- ing to amend the Income tax bill to allow a new tariff of 10 to 12% on all coin earned by U.S. distribs here. It would be credited to their respec- tive bank credits in Australia. "There are eight major American units operating in this zone, and the revenue collected from distribution in Anzac territory Is already frozen to a major extent under dollar re- strictions set up by the Australian government. New tax, if passed—and it looks like a certainty-rwill sock distrib- utors an amount apart from the present high wartime taxation and increased operational costs. The Distributors Association here will take the matter up imediately with governmental officials in Canberra. Uncle Sam's Roll Call Continued from page 4 He was In the merchant marine for coupla years, so can handle sea legs. C. K. (Copper) Dwincll, manager of the Aviation Terrace and Kitty Hawk Room operated by the Hotel New Yorker at La Guardia Air- port N. Y., resigned to take up duties as captain in the U. S. Air Corps, effective Aug. 20. Edward C. Sherry, formerly assistant man- ager, replacing. Britain's Mobile Fibn Units Expected to Reach 5,000,000 by End of'42 London, Sept. 22. The 100 mobile film units now operated throughout the British I.^les by the Ministry of Informa- tion have gained a reputation for activity almost right around the cldck. They exhibited pix to 3,000,- 000 people last year and are ex- pected to reach almost 5,000,000 in 1042. In the morning, the units play to school children, showing them spe- cial Alms about the Empire and its. allies. In the afternoin, house- wives make up the audience. They see films about food and wartime housewifery, in addition to general pictures. Evenings often find the units set up in farm hou.ses or community halls, with special films for farm workers. And to top it off, there's usually a 'midnight matinee' betweein shifts at an armament factory. Shows are free and generally run arcund 80 minutes. 'Reap Smash $6,000 In Havana; To Be' $2,100 Havana, Sept 15. Paramount's 'Reap the Wild Wind' set the pace at the America this wtek, rollinp_^ up a smash $6,000. Picture received extensive advertis- in;; and publicity and play'ea at 60- 80c instead of theatre's usual 50-60c admi.^ion. Likely 'Reap' will be given a week at the Encanto and an- other at Fausto, both first-run houses. At Fausto, 'To Be Or Not to Be' (irA) did fair-to-middling, about $2,100. Picture had previously played the Encanto to fair business. 'De- sign for Living' (M-G) did $2,100 at th-. Encanto, fair. Surprise of the week was the Aigentine film, 'La Mentirosa,' star- ring Nini Marshall. It grossed.$3.200 at the Payret House had been in doldrums but last three Spanish- speaking hits have brought it back to life. 'La Mentiro'sa' stays a sec- one' week. The Nacional, lately a vaudeville emporium, returns to film-only this week with Universal's 'Eagle Squad- ron,' following its highly successful engagement at the America. Revive 'Belle' in London London, Sept 22. Revival of 'Belle of New York' at the Coliseum was well received during the past week. Show has been doing well since it opened. 'Army's' 370G ss Continued from page 2 s tional Tuesday (29) for an 11-day engagement. Up to Monday (21), the D. C. advance sale was $53,000. That does not Include the opening night topped at $16.50, gate for that evening totaling $15,000. Following date will be Pittsburgh, at the Nixon, with the ':astbaum, Philadelphia, next in line.. After that Boston will see the soldier show at the Opera house. The Philly date is for two weeks, lower floor being split at $4.40 and $3.30. Because (tf the capacity, over 4,600, that engagement may see thr highest gross of the tour. N. Y. legit list loses another real success in 'Porgy and Bess,' which exits from the Majestic after a stay of 36 weeks. Recent pace was $20,000, which figure was approached last week. High for the run, which \<yps all revivals in length, was $23,000, only offish attendance having been on Wednesday afternoons. No doubt the George Gershwin classic could remain until the first of the year ana the management concedes an error in booking It on the road. Hollywood, Sept. 22. Al Horowitz, chief cameraman. Army Signal CorjSs. Robert Leeds, film cutter. Army Signal Corps. Jerry Young, film librarian. Army Signal Corps. Bill Nicholson, theatre manager. Army. Stanley Rubin, screen writer. Ai my Air Force. Howard Child, studio technician. Navy. David Lewis, film producer. Army. Jack Jungmeyer. Jr., screen writer, to the picture unit of the Army Air Force. Harold Lewis, studio manager at RKO-Pathe, Army. Bert Teitlebaum, chief art direc- tor at Warners, Army Air Corps. Ralph Davis, film cutter. Army Air Force. Phil MoUoy, studio technician. Army. Adrian Weiss, film, editor. Army Air Force. Henry Wilkinson, sound recorder. Army Singal Corps. James Simmons, studio press agent Army Signal Corps. Ray Dennenbaum, John Campbell, both studio press agents, Army Air< Force. Otto Ludwig, film editor, Signal Corps. David Lees, still photographer. Army Air Force. Jerry Sackheim, screen writer. Army Air Force. Bill Tutle, studio makeup. Army. Del Frazier, shorts director, Army Air Force. Daniel Landres, film editor, Singal Corps. Milton Schwarz, Jack Crrigan, both film cutters, both Army Air Force. Jack Corrigan, film editor. Army Air Force. Joe Hiatt, production assistant. Coast Guard. Bill McCrystal, studio technician. Army Air Force. Leon Benson, press agent. Army Air Force. Dave Lory, film technician. Army. Bpl Edwards, film technician. Army. Ring Lardner. Jr., screen writer. Army Air Force. » Grant Withers, film actor. Coast Guard. Fred Hershon, theatre operator. Navy. Robert Boyle, studio art director. Army Signal Corps. Ralph A. Wolfe, film cartoonist. Army. Earl Oliver, screen player. Army Air Force. Sherry Shourds, assistant director, Army. Eugene Busch, script clerk, Army. Richard Hogan, screen cartoonist, Army. Julian 'Harmon, screen writer. Army Signal Corps. Peter Alvarado, cartoon animator. Marines. Earl Walter, film technician. Army. Robert Schlffer, make-up man. Coast Guard. William Tracey, film cartoonist. Navy. Charley Foy, nitery owner, Army Air Force. John O'Malley, studio electrician. Army, Desmond Marquette, film cutter. Army Signal Corps. Field Gray, art director, Army Air Force. Morton Brown, talent agent. Amy. John ,Lee Mahin, screen play- wright. Army Air Force. Wayne Bateman, theatre manager. Army Air Force. George Eldredge, screen actorr Army. Gabber In As Captain Cleveland, Sept. 22. Ellis C. Vender Pyl. WTAM com- mentator, left for Army Air Force training center in Miami to a&sume h.'s duties as a captain. He will be assigned to the Intelli- - -gence-dtvtston-and w ill go to Wash— irgton after six weeks' training. the Philly Record staff, lieutenant, T-m;, Signal Corps. Robert Barry, Inquirer Washing- ton correspondent, captain. Marine Corps, Army Vps WOT Man Schenectady, N. Y., Sept. 22. Wilbur Morrison, who worked in the WGY news department and did soAie announcing before enlisting, was commissioned recently as a lleu-» tenant In Army Air Corps. He grad- uated as a bombadier at Williams Flying School, Chandler, Ariz. Hy Bbae'a Ltd. Service Hy Blane, Coast supervisor for USO-Camp Shows, drafted into limited service at Fort Douglas, Salt Liike City, Utah. Charles Maddock, of New York, fills his slot at Camp Shows. Fhlliy's Crop Philadelphia, Sept. 22. Bob Laurence, WCAU staff an- nouncer. Army. Floyd MacLeod, assistant manager of the Bellevue-Stratford. Army. Roy Neal, WIBG spieler, Army soon. Milt Shapiro, nitery press agent mto Army Oct 9. Burt- Gordon, former member of FleUon to Truth Great Lakes, 111., Sept. 22. Portraying the role of a sailor In The First Line,' CBS Coast-to- Coast radio show, apparently had its influence on William J. Even- son, of LaGrange, 111. He's enlisted ii the Navy, now receiving pre- linriinary training at the U. S. Naval Training Station here. He's also acted in legit vaude and as a band singer. Ottawa Moslelan Joins RCAF Ottawa, Sept 22. Armond_Welsbord, director of the Chateau Caurler concert trio, has turned the baton over to his pi- anist. Alfred Edgecombe, and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Sta- tioned at Rockcllffe (Ottawa suburb airport), Weisbord will eventually become a member of the RCAF bond. Detroit's Duo ' Detroit Sept. 22. Jack Hurford, manager of the Fox here, captain in Army Specialists Corps. Bill Hendricks, publicity staff Unit- ed Detroit Theatres, Marine Corps. Kama. City Servicemen Kansas City, Sept. 22. Webb Witmer; WDAF announcer, t} local Civilian Defense office. Nell Keehn, announcer; Eddie £ :- wards, sound effect^ man, and Hiram Higsby, m.c. and hillbilly entertain- er, all of KMBC, into maritime service. Jon Yost assistant manager at Tcwer theatre, army. R. M. Dickerson, assistant at Or- pheum theatre, air corps. ■< From Bartford Hartford, Conn., Sept 22. Frank Ramsey, 21, manager of the WB nabe Lenox here, U. S. Army. Lett for Fort Devens, Mass. Henry Zaccardi, local AFM prez, .serving his second hitch in the army. Inducted recently, he also served in the first World War. Boston Nitery Man Reports Boston, Sept. 22. Tommy Maren, operator of the Beachcomber nitery and Dinty Moore's restaurant here, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and has reported for duty. Memphis Cashier In WAACS Memphis, Sept. 22. First femme from local trade to enter WAACS is Mary Elizabeth Bickers, cashier at the Malco theatre. She volunteered, was sworn In at to Des Moines for training. Fort Oglethorpe, and is being sent Hello Frisc»- San Francisco, Sept. 22. John Galbraith. KGO-Blue net- work announcer, Army. Alan Hale, Jr., sworn Into Coast Guard here and sent to transbay Alameda for basic training. Rel Qulnn, onetime KYA general manager, quartermaster officer In U. S. Army transport service. Graham Klslingbury, publicity di- rector Golden Gate theatre, into public relations division, Armyl