Boxoffice-June.19.1948

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Brenkert Demonstrates BX60 Film Projector NEW YORK—The Brenkert Light Projection Co.. an RCA subsidiary, demonstrated its new 35mm film projector, designed for the medium-size theatre, to the trade press at the RCA Exhibition hall in Radio City June 10. Karl Brenkert, president, presided at the demonstration, which was the opening event of the 40th anniversary observance of the Detroit firm. Recounting his early experience in the business. Brenkert said that his firm produced the first Brenkert stereoptican in a partitioned section of a real estate office. The firm's first theatre-type spot lamp was produced in 1911 and the first Brenkert lantern slide projector for theatre use was produced in 1912. The new Brenkert BX60 projector, which is available in both single and double shutter models, "sets a new high standard in the moderate price field," Brenkert said. TOP-POP POPCORN Mammoth hi-expansion hybrid. grown from Purdue University seed, gives you extra popcorn profits through extra popping volume. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. • Strong attractive • Popcorn Seasoning boxes • Complete line supplies • Popcorn machines CHUNK-E-NUT PRODUCTS CO., Inc. 231 N. Second Sireet. Philadelphia G, Pa. 2908 Smallman Sireet, Pittsburgh 1. Pa. 1261 E. Sixth Street. Los Angeles 21, Calif. 1230 W. Morehead St., Charlotte, N. C. * Overnight Service On All Orders EcsTasi Now Booking EVERYWHERE Complete Version Km- Hni.kinu ll:itcs ;in(l Sl:itr iir Kiiii'Isn KiKlm ;iiMily 1" EUREKA PRODUCTIONS. INC. 165 W. 46th SI. Starring HEDY LAMARR New York 10. N. Y. FOR SALE Prints of old exploitation pictu:e, "HIGH SCHOOL GIRL" Three classes: brand new, good condition and fair condition Priced to sell Interes'^d parties with proper statt rights for exhibition con 'act me at on'--e BOX A 302B, BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE 825 Van Brunt Blvd. Kansas City 1, Missoun CL(f|{|||]G POPCORN MACHINES Rebuilt Popcorn Machines for sale. Fully euar- ;inteed. Price from $150. Consolidated Confections, 1314 S. Wab.ish, Chicago 5, 111. Blevins is national headquarters for popcorn machines-. Silver Stars. Super Stars. Corn Cribs. (Hd macliines talien in trade. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville. Tenn. Star popcorn machines. All models. Prunty Seed & Grain Co., 620 N. 2nd St., St. Louis 2, Mo. Bargain prices in used and completely reconditioned popcorn machines. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, Tenn. Burch, Manley, Cretors, Advance, all electric french fry types. 50 Hollywood type, theatre special electric poppers from $250. Karraelliorn Equipment, 120 S. Halsted, Chicago 6, 111. Popcorn Machines, Good condition. Reasonably priced. Clias E. Darden & Co., P. 0. Box 2207. Dallas. Tex. POPCORN SUPPLIES Home of "Rush Hour" popcorn and popcorn supplies. Send for price list. Prunty Seed & Grain Co., 620 N. 2nd St., St. Louis 2. Mo. Established 1874. Bee Hive for '48 is the best ever! Blevins not only gives you best popcorn but saves you money on ail seasoning, bags, boxes, etc. Blevins Popcorn Co., Nashville, Tenn. Attractively printed popcorn cartons for sale 10c size, $C M; 25c size. $15.75 M. Fabian Kontney. 609 N. Ashland. Green Bay. Wis. Popcorn, Lose's Blockbuster Purdue Hybrid, 500 hags at $13.25 per bag; 10 bags. $127.50. Pops $125 up per bag. Sample on request. Lose Brothers, 206 E. .lefferson St.. Louisville, Ky. HOUSE. (Continued, from inside back cover) Increase popcorn sales and profits. Today htnidieds of tlieatres are using our stintning flexglass heating and selling counters. Eliminate waste, carpet damage and fire hjizards. $225 gives you (le luxe popcorn merchandising. A few choice territories still open to distributors ;uid dealers. H. JI. .McLaren Specialties. 3625 W. 26th Ave.. Iienver. 11. Colo. AIR CONDITIONING Air washers to fit your present blowers at 1946 prices: 5.000 cfm. $138; 7.000 cfm, $168: 10.000 cfm. $204: 15.000 cfm. $240: 20.000 cfm. $276. New blowers with motors and drives. 8.500 cfm, $172.50: 11.000 cfm. $229.90; 13.500 cfm. $276: 22.500 cfm. $348. Beat the heat. Wire S.O.S. Cinema Supply Corp.. 602 W. 52nd St.. New York 19. Heavy duty blowers, ball-bearing equipped, 15.000 cfm to 50,000 cfm. Air washers, all sizes. Hydraulic drives, two and four speed motor and controls. Immediate delivery. Dealers wanted. National Engineering and Mfg. Co.. 519 Wyandotte St,, Kansas City, Mo. Air Washers, complete for theatres. Also complete package washed-alr units. Low priced. Alton Manufacturing Co., 1112 Ross Ave., Dallas, Tex. THEATRE SEATING Several thousand used upholstered opera chairs on hand. We are headquarters for the cream of the used chair crop. We pick the lots that we think you will like. We furnish proper slope and sections desired to fit your theatre. Our many years experience in the seating business is your guarantee. Write for exact photo and price. We have parts for all makes of chairs. Also, leatherette 25x2,^ in. all colors. 55c ea. Good quality, rhieago Used Chair Mart, 829 So. State St.. Chicago 5, 111. Parts for all chairs. Send sample for quotation. Fensin Seating Co.. Chicago 5. Patch-0-Seat cement. Patching cloth, solvent, etc. Fensin Seating Co.. Chicago 5. 1.600 streamlined spring cushioned fidl upholstered modern theatre chairs, like new. Reasonable for immediate delivery. .lesse Cole. 2565 McClellan Ave. Phone Valley 23445. Detroit. Mich. Seats completely rebuilt in your theatre. Plenty of upholstery fabrics, springs, cushions, parts. Fred's Theatre Service, Vina. Ala. Tighten loose chairs with Permastone anchor cement. Fensin Seating Co., Chicago 5. Chair supplies. Everything for theatre chairs. Fensin Seating Co., Chicago 5. Used chairs, guaranteed good. Advise quantity I'anted. Photographs mailed with quotation. Fenin Seating Co.. Chicago 5. Special! $1.50, Several thousand chairs, all in food condition. Immediate delivery. F.O.B. faclory. Eastern Seating Co.. 138-13 Springfield Itlvd,. Springfield Gardens. Long Island. N. Y. New and used chairs for sale. .1. M. Rice & Co,. 202 Canada Bldg,, Winnipeg, Can. Upholstery leatherette. Durable, washable. Special offer. 85c per yd,, all colors, Spanish grain. Immediate shipment. Write for samples. All numbers. Manko Fabrics Co.. Inc.. 29 West 26th St.. New York City. N.Y. Theatre Chairs, 3.000. $1.50 each up. Used spring cushioned part full uiiholstered back and part insert panel hack witli spring edge and box spring cushions. 1.000 veneer chairs. 800 good hacks. 500 spring cushions and hinges. Write for prices and photographs. Immediate delivery; iidvise how many you need. We export chairs anywhere. .lesse Cole. 2565 McClellan Ave., Valley 23445. Detroit. Mich. Be Safe. Choose cliairs carefidly: 20.000 av.aiiable. Priced $3.95 up and condition is right. Ideal. Stafford. Andrews. American. Heywood. Veneers, panelbacks. fully upholstered. Send for latest list. New address, S.n,S. Cinema Supply Corp.. 602 W, 52nd St.. New Y'ork 19. Theatre seats, projectors, screens, folding chairs. Tents. 16mm film. Lone Star Film Co.. Dallas. Tex. While they last. 1.500 spray nozzles, water Only legal game for theatres. Legal in any broken to fine, misty spray. From ^ gal. to 2^ state. Biggest business booster since Bank Night. gal, per minute. 75c ea., shipped at once. Also "Listen to Win" copyright 1947 by L.T.W. Co. have some belts, rotors, bearings, half price off Write today for information. Secure exclusive list, G, A. Peterson. Realtor. Clinlon, Mo. Over rights for your town now. Listen to Win Co.. Box First Natlon.il Bank. 336. Cambridge. Ohio, For Sale; Complete 16,000 U. 8. Air Condi- I loner, fan. washer, motors, hydraulic control. Bargain. $500. Avon Theatre. Broesc. 111. MORE CLASSIFIED ON INSIDE BUSINESS STIMULATORS Comic books again available as premiums, giveaways at your kiddy shows. Large variety latest 48-page newsstand editions. Comics Premhim Co., 412B Greenwich St., New York City. Bingo with more action, $2.75 thousand cards. Also other games. Novelty Games Co., 1434 Bedford Ave.. Brooklyn 16. N. Y. Bingo die-cut cards, 75 or 100 number, $3 per M. Screen dial $20. Premium Products. 354 W. 14th St., New York 18. N. Y. BACK COVER 42 BOXOFFICE ;; June 19, 1948|
{ and j j I : The ' Wilbur \ leges ', Cornell [ I Green I Set Full Schedule For Allied Meet WEST END, N. J.—The 29th annual convention of AUied Theatre Owners of New Jersey will be fully occupied with trade and social affairs during its three-day session at the Hollywood hotel here June 28-30. Approximately 300 members are expected to attend. One of the highlights of the open meeting June 28 will be a talk on theatre television by Paul Raibourn. vice-president of Paramount. He probably will discuss Paramount's recent experiments with its large screen system at the Paramount Theatre, New York, and future plans for using this system. At the same meeting, Edward Lachman, unit president, will talk about his recent trips to Hollywood and Paris. Lachman will discuss product and trade practices here and abroad. George Gold, head of the legislative committee, will air his reports on taxes, the legislation of bingo, the Bator bill to bar children under 16 from New Jersey theatres unless accompanied by adults, and licensing fees. There also will be discussions on 16mm competition and the increase of drive-in theatres. Below is a schedule of events: Monday (28) New Jersey Day 10:00 a. m.—Reg:istration of delegates. 11:00 a.m.—Review of exhibits. 2:00 p.m.—Meeting of directors. 2:00 p. m.—Meeting of the ladies committee. 2:30 p.m.—Open meeting — Guest speakers, selection of nominating committee, report of president, report of committees. 9:00 p.m.—Get-together party. Tuesday, Eastern Regional Day 10:30 a.m.—Eastern regional meeting under the direction of Meyer Leventhal, eastern regional vice-president. Afternoon—Golf tournament and a session at the Monmouth racetrack. 9:00 p. m.—Cabaret night. Wednesday, Closed Meeting Day 10:00 a.m.—Closed Allied meeting attended by William Ainsworth, president of Allied States Ass'n, and unit members. This will be an all-day session. 2:30 p.m.—Swimming exhibition, card party bingo. 7:00 p.m.—Cocktail party. 8:00 p. m.—Banquet. social activities will be supervised by Snaper, convention chairman. Seek Girl for 4-H Film I ITHACA, N. 1 Y.—The New York State colof agriculture and home economics at university are helping 4-H clubs in a nationwide search for a girl member bej tween 11 and 13 to be featured in "The Pi-omise." Robert Paige, actor; Monty Collins, screen writer, and Glenn McCarthy of Houston are sponsors. The contest closes June 21. "The Green Promise" tells of a farm family's struggle for success and of the help I given by a 4-H club to a 12-year-old girl in the group. Critical Days Are Ahead, TOA Speakers Warn ASBURY PARK, N. J.—The film industry is entering the most critical days of its history, according to members of TOA present at the first annual convention of the New Jersey chapter June 17 at the Berkeley Carteret hotel. The legal and sales problems arising from the recent antitrust decision, the growing threat of television and 16mm competition, the spread of adverse tax, bingo and censorship legislation, locally and nationally, were cited as signs of trouble ahead. These threats will be met by negotiation, legislative pressure and United exhibitor action, the members agreed. LEVY ANSWERS QUESTIONS Reports and discussions of these developments were made by Robert W. Coyne, retiring executive director of the national office; Gael Sullivan, his successor; Herman Levy, general counsel, and Maury Miller, Walter Reade jr., Adams, and Harold Blumenthal, officers of the New Jersey unit. Approximately 20 representatives of the 48 TOA New Jersey member theatres attended. These houses are operated by the Skouras, Reade, Adams, RKO, St. Cloud and Hecht circuits. Their total seating capacity is about 84,000. The exhibitors fired questions at Levy regarding the effects of the recent antitrust decision. He pointed out that franchises are not illegal where they do not restrain trade. He had advised exhibitors to challenge any distributor who tries to cancel franchises. Several exhibitors reported that such moves have been made. The legality of existing franchises is still to be determined by the three-judge court, he said. TOA IS WATCHFUL Levy and Coyne stated that the TOA will keep a close watch on the antitrust case when it resumes next fall. They pointed out that the court could come through with a substitute for competitive bidding that may seem good on paper, but be just as bad in practice. Levy predicted an increase in the use of bidding within the next six months because the court failed to set up any rules for selling. He did not think that divorcement will solve the problems of the independents. Coyne pointed out that divorcement may encourage producers to make films for television if television offers a better market. This step could lead to a shortage of product for theatres. The theatres might then have to form a cooperative production organization to insure a steady flow of product, Coyne added. He said that when television gets a supply of films equal in quality to the product nowavailable for theatres, the exhibitors will have tough competition. Coyne criticized producers who permit 16mm. operators and television stations to use product still being shown by regular 35mm theatres. He did not think it wise to insist upon license agreements restricting the use of product to regular 35mm outlets. Coyne said that some distributors felt this would be a violation of the antitrust laws. A national policy on television will be laid down at the next TOA convention later this year. Meanwhile he encouraged the TOA members to fight a delaying battle on local levels. The exhibitors should try to get the police, fire and other city officials to insist that taverns showing 16mm and television entertainment should be required to observe the same safety laws as theatres. In connection with local problems, several members cited a trend toward increased licensing fees in Paterson, Livingston, Newark. Trenton, New Brunswick and several other New Jersey communities. In several instances they were able to win a reduction of fees that had been increased as much as 100 per cent. Maury Miller, United president, called for a written report on new taxes and steps taken to fight them. The members backed proposals to fight the Bator bill and the legalization of Bingo. The Bator bill, now before the New Jersey legislature, would ban children under 16 (from theatres unless accompanied by an adult). The legislature also has before it two bills to legalize Bingo for church and charity organizations. GAEL SULLIVAN INTRODUCED The New Jersey TOA plans to fight both proposals at Trenton when the legislature reconvenes in August. It also plans to cooperate with the Federation of New Jersey Theatres in this fight. The meeting served to introduce Gael Sullivan to the New Jersey members. Sullivan cited the need for trained personnel, and a scientific approach in fighting unfavorable legislation. He pointed out that many bills are introduced in state legislatures as a means of "holding up" a particular industry. The film industry is subject to more than Its share of this type of nuisance legislation. The TOA plans to have the right man in the right place at the right time to prevent legislation of this kind from going through, he said. Sullivan also cited the need for a wider public relations campaign by the film industry. He visualized a campaign that will sell the industry to the public, such as steel and motor companies sell the idea of their great service to humanity. This type of campaign helps sell cars and steel in the long run, he added. He coined a motto for the TOA. Its initials wall now stand for "thinking, organizing, acting." Palace Goes on First Run Neighborhood Dual Basis NEW YORK—The RKO Palace Theatre officially switched to double feature first run neighborhood playing time Wednesday (9) with the opening of "Naked City" and "Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad." Sol Schwartz, general manager of RKO Theatres, said the Palace will play day and date with the other first run RKO neighborhood houses. The house will open at 9:45 a. m. and will operate with a late show every night. JBOXOFFICE :: June 19, 1948 43
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