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. . . John . . Sam . . Harry . . Louis . . Stanley . . . . NEWARK lûrray Mankowitz, manager of the Pic Theatre, tied in with the national guard when playing "The True Glory" and used war souvenirs as displays, and tanks in front of the theatre . Broskie, manager of the Rivoli, set up a wishing well in the lobby as a bid for the March of Dimes donations . Dick Behul, son of Mrs. Yolanda Behul, cashier at the Rivoli, was given an audition with Paul Whiteman's orchestra. An accomplished accordionist, Behul was the winwinner in a recent talent contest held in Elizabeth. Bill Hamilton, Rivoli assistant chief of service, works parttime for the Newark News, and he is planning a career in journalism . Mayor Ralph Villani proclaimed the period of February 3-10 as Iwo Jima week in connection with the opening of "Sands of Iwo Jima" at the Paramount Theatre. Preceding the initial showing of the film, city officials, a 75-piece marine corps band, a color guard and two companies of the marines took part in a street parade. Marine corps officers and city notables were guests at the premiere. Herbert Heintz, manager of RKO Proctor's, used a variety of methods to exploit "Hamlet." Swords similar to those used in the film were used in a lobby display. Newark schools and those in surrounding suburbs were supplied with student discount tickets. Participants in a contest were asked to guess how many times the name of Hamlet appeared on a 40x60 lobby display . . . Rocco Zarra, student assistant at Proctor's, and Rose Nigro of East Orange will be married this month. Weekly amateur shows at the Liberty, Elizabeth, are gaining in popularity. Jackson Hurford, manager, attributes their success to the cooperation of retail merchants who provide $150 each week for prizes. Contestants are auditioned Sundays at the theatre and only selected performers try their skills on the stage. Applicants have come from Newark, Vaux Hall, Linden. Nutley and other suburbs. Besides the awards, all who appear on the programs are given prizes for their efforts L. Stanek, manager of the Cranford Theatre in Cranford, ran "Hamlet" for a twoday engagement. . Ed Kane, manager of the Regent in Elizabeth, in having success with his family nights on Fridays. Although "That Forsyte Woman" was not a picture of family appeal, it was run at the Regent in conjunction with shorts. The theatre will run special Lincoln and Washington birthday kiddy shows . . . Wendy Barrie, film star, was a recent guest here at the Tavern . Simon of the Essex doing exceptionally well with his toy giveaways Is Tuesdays Tryon is new electrician at the Savoy. Isabel Dickson, relief cashier at the Savoy, was ill at a hospital . . . The theatre will run special Lincoln and Washington birthdaj kiddy shows . Lowenstein, owner of the Court Theatre, attended the national Allied board meeting in Washington. Al Lippe, manager of the Court, is using grocery giveaways as well as toy giveaways on Saturdays for children. Broadway actor Ted Andrews will play the male lead in RKO's "Nobody's Safe." MAKE AWARDS — Howard CRITICS Barnes, vice-chairman of the New York Film Critics, hands a scroll to Olivia De- Havilland for the best female performance of 1949 in "The Heiress." Wanda Hale, New York Daily News motion picture critic, passes a scroll to the actor of the year, Broderick Crawford, for his outstanding performance in "All the King's Men." The ceremony was held In the Rainbow room of the RCA Bldg., Radio City, N. Y. Wilcoxon to Resume Tour For 'Samson' Feb. 13 NEW YORK—Henry Wilcoxon will resume his tour in behalf of "Samson and Delilah" February 13 at Charlotte which will be the first of 12 southern cities he will visit in a three-week period, according to Max E. Youngstein. Paramount advertising-publicityexploitation director. Wilcoxon figured in a highly successful tour last fall when he addressed 12,000 public opinion leaders in 15 key cities. He suspended it temporarily when his health was taxed. From Charlotte he will go to Columbia, Augusta, Savannah, Macon, Louisville, Montgomery, Birmingham, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville. He will speak at joint meetings in theatres in each city between 10:15 a. m. and noon, and in the afternoon will give press and radio interviews and make television appearances. He will be flown from Macon to Louisville February 21 to address a Brotherhood Week gathering. Wilcoxon spoke February 9 at the annual convention of the United Theatre Owners of Illinois in Springfield at the invitation of Edward G. Zorn, president. Eastman Kodak Graduates ROCHESTER—The sales training center of Eastman Kodak Co. graduated 346 persons during 1949, according to Howard Kalbfus, director. They consisted of 19 groups, with enroUees from 41 states, and included 35 women. The center will hold open house for Kodak dealers en route to the convention of the Master Photo Dealers and Finishers Ass'n in Cleveland, March 27 through April 1. Gift to Barton Kreuzer CAMDEN — Barton Kreuzer, manager of theatre sound and visual products in the RCA engineering products department, was given a desk and pen set by his associates during recent annual sales sessions in Camden. RKO Starts Proceedings For Trenton-NB Split TRENTON—RKO started legal proceedings February 8 seeking dissolution of Trenton- New Brunswick Theatres, circuit of 11 houses owned jointly with Walter Reade. The suit asks for the appointment of a trustee to operate the circuit pending sale of assets and, upon sale, divide the proceeds. Repeated efforts by RKO and Reade to negotiate a settlement were unsuccessful and RKO was forced to take some definite action before February 15, as called for in its consent decree. The circuit is reported to have a market value of approximately $3,- 000,000. RKO has also been unsuccessful in disposing of its stock in Metropolitan Playhouses, New York circuit, and may ask for a trustee for this. Talks are continuing between RKO Skouras Theatres, leading to the breakup of their joint ownerships, and with the Hyman Brothers for an agreement for an amicable split of their co-ownership of seven theatres in Huntington, W. Va. Arthur Davis Associates To Offer Foreign Films NEW YORK—Arthur Davis Associates has opened offices at 55 West 42nd St. to distribute foreign films with English subtitles. Arthur Davis, publisher of the Foreign Film News, will head the company. Among the early releases scheduled are a French film, "Caged Men," with Michael Simon and Yves Vincent; two Swedish pictures, "Caged Women," with Eva Dahlbeck and Cecile Ossbahr, and "Girls in Every Port," with Nils Poppe and Cecile Ossbahr. Several foreign classics of the past are being re-edited and retitled for future release. They will be shown in this country for the first time. Four More Loew's Houses Abroad Get Glascreens NEW YORK—Shipments of four more Glascreens to key theatres in Loew's International circuit in Brazil have been made by Nu Screen Corp., according to Herman Gluckman, president. Three of the theatres ai'e located in Rio de Janeiro and the fourth in Sao Paulo. Recent Glascreen installations in Loew's International theatres were in Bogota, Calcutta and San Juan. Local 306 Awaits Walsh NEW YORK—lATSE Local 306 will refuse to have any further contract talks with the theatre circuits pending the return of Richard F. Walsh, lATSE president, from Florida, according to Herman Gelber, head of the New York projectionists union. To Prerelease 'Samson' NEW YORK—Thirty-two prerelease engagements have been arranged for "Samson and Delilah" during February and March by A. W. Schwalberg, Paramount vice-president. They cover theatres in 15 states. Garthwaite Elected to U Board NEW YORK — Albert A. Garthwaite has been elected to the board of directors of Universal Pictures. He has been president and general manager of the Lee Tire & Rubber Corp. since 1939. 54-B BOXOFFICE :: February 11, 1950
Victor Norton Joins NBC In Big Reorganization NEW YORK—A major reorganization at the National Broadcasting Co. has brought Victor T. Norton to the company as administrative vice-president, according to F>resident Joseph H. McConnell. He has been president of American Home Foods and a vice-president and director of the Kenyon & Eckhardt ad agency. The network has been divided into three major operating divisions and a number of staff units. Charles R. Denny, executive vicepresident, is head of the radio network pending appointment of an executive to have overall charge. Sylvester L. Weaver is vicepresident in charge of the television network. James M. Gaines Is director of I
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