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High Ratings Awarded<br />
; of 6 Films Reviewed<br />
:,EW YORK—The high average of thi-ee out<br />
of nine films reviewed in the December 1<br />
issue of joint estimates of current motion<br />
pictures won ratings as outstanding pictures<br />
of their types. These are "Stars and Stripes<br />
Forever" (20th-Foxi and "Road to BaU"<br />
(Para I. both approved for family audiences,<br />
and "Eight Iron Men" (Coli, recommended for<br />
adults and young people.<br />
There are two other family pictures, "Ride<br />
the Man Down" (Rep) and "South Pacific<br />
Trail" (Repi. the latter also found acceptable<br />
for children's programs. Other adult-young<br />
people pictures listed are "Against All Flags"<br />
(U-I). "The Black Castle" (U-I) and "My<br />
Pal Gus" i20th-Fox). "Invasion, U.S.A."<br />
(Coli was rated for adults.<br />
The semimonthly publication, which goes to<br />
thousands of clubwomen, is prepared by the<br />
Film Estimate Board of National Organizations<br />
in cooperation with the Motion Picture<br />
Ass'n of America.<br />
'Lawless Breed' Marking<br />
50th Year of Westerns<br />
NEW YORK—Release of "The Lawless<br />
Breed," Technicolor film directed by Raoul<br />
Walsh, marks the 50th anniversary of westerns,<br />
according to Universal-International.<br />
Texas was the scene of 16 large-city openings<br />
December 11, 12 and 13, with other territorial<br />
openings to follow.<br />
The picture is set for general release in<br />
January.<br />
According to U-I "The Great Train Robbery"<br />
was the first outdoor drama in 1903.<br />
A 12-page, four-color booklet with scenes<br />
from the film and background stories is being<br />
used in the exploitation effort.<br />
TV Marathons Get $655,108<br />
For Cerebral Palsy Fund<br />
NEW YORK—Pledges totaling $655,108<br />
were received follow'ing two television marathon<br />
programs for the United Cerebral Palsy<br />
fund.<br />
An 18-hour program over TV stations of<br />
the American Broadcasting Co. raised $553,527<br />
and a 16-hour program over WKRC-TV,<br />
Cincinnati, rai.sed the balance.<br />
More than 2,000 volunteers and about 900<br />
telephone operators took part. The performers<br />
included Dennis James, Dorothy Lamour,<br />
Jane Picken.s, Yul Brynn and Maria<br />
Riva and a film made by President-elect<br />
Ei.senhower before he left for Korea.<br />
^4 A/rf<br />
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