. . The . . James . . . . Alfred TORONTO (l^urly Posen temporarily closed the doors on the 5th of his 520-seat Kent on upper Yonge street, for a major reconstruction job which is scheduled for completion April 23 . . . The Twinex Theatre Managers Ass'n. through Martin Simpson of the Downtown, has donated a new trophy for the 11th annual motion picture golf championship tourney next August on the Tam O'Shanter course. The 1961 touriiament resulted in a profit of $1,475, which went to the Canadian Picture Pioneers. Gerald Pratiey, who recently stepped out as manager of the Little Cinema, is now writing a film column for the Toronto Daily Star . Denton was in to promote "Taras Bulba." a United Artists release made in Argentina from a story written by Nikolai Gogol, a Russian. The production is expected to go into the Famous Players Tivoli in a few months following the engagement of "El Cid." Two drive-ln units of 20th Centui-y Theatres, the 400 and Northeast, reopened for the season last week with a double bill consisting of "What a Cut-Up" and "Where Vultures Fly." T^vo others of the Nat Taylor chain, the Northwest and Scarboro drive-ins. operated all winter . The shooting of "Ten Girls Ago" at the International studio hit a snag when Bert Lahr, one of the stars, took down with pneumonia, but work on the picture, a production of Am -Can Productions Limited, has continued around the Lahr role. Joe Hai'nell. musical dii-ector of the picture, was also injured in a highway crash near here. Don Edwards, manager of the Famous Players Tivoli in nearby Hamilton, has resigned to enter other business. He was succeeded by Les Mitchell of the Capitol. St. Catharines, to which Doug Walker of the Seneca. Niagara Falls, was transferred. Doris Rodgers is the new manager of the Seneca . Canadian Broadcasting Corp. television network carried a panel discussion Friday night i6> on the Academy Awards by Clyde Gilmour and settdinB Gerald Pratiey of Toronto and Ed Hocura of the Hamilton Spectator. Structural improvements, started several months ago, are expected to be completed soon at the Famous Players Capitol in Brantford . W. Perry, former president and general manager of Einpire- Universal Films, and George H. Beeston. secretary of the same company, have recovered from illness. Roger Lewis in MGM Deal To Film 'Pawnbroker' HOLLYWOOD—MGM has completed an agreement with Roger Lewis for the production of "The Pawnbroker." based on the novel by Edward Lewis Wallant. Rod Steiger will head the cast of the drama which is the initial independent production for Lewis, formerly vice-president of United Ai-tists. Lensing will take place at the MGM British Studios sometime in September. The story deals with a man who tries to escape from his tragic past by becoming a pawnbroker in the Soho district of London and becomes involved in a strange set of circumstances that force him to face death. 'San Franciscans' Writing Chore to Charles Schnee HOLLYWOOD—Charles Schnee has been signed by Joseph Pasternak to write the screenplay for "The San Franciscans," Niven Busch novel which Pasternak will produce for MGM release. Schnee recently completed the script of "The List of Adrian Messenger" for U-I release. Gene Barry Acquires 'Fix' HOLLYWOOD—Gene Barry has purchased Jack Usher's novel. "The Fix," and will star in the film adaptation which his Barbety Productions will make late this summer. Robert L. Welch is cui-rently writing a treatment on the property and also has been set as executive producer. n 2 yeors for $5 D D Remiffance Enclosed D Send Invoice THEATRE STREET ADDRESS ' year for $3 D 3 years for $7 TOWN ZONE STATE NAME POSITION pffliii THE NATIONAL FILM WEEKLY 52 issues a year ^I 825 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City 'li, Mo. Clare J. Appel Dead; Leader at Toronto TORONTO—Clare Joseph Appel. 71. a highly respected official of the film industry for many years and a leader in numer- CLARE J. APPEL ous organizations, died after a long illness. Ill health forced his retirement three months ago from the post of executive director of the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Ass'n which he had served for years. He was widely known previously as a director and onetime president of the Motion Picture Theatres Ass'n of Ontario and was active in the Canadian Picture Pioneers, the Toronto Variety Club and the Motion Picture Industry Council of Canada. He entered the show business in early days as a singer and conductor of orchestras. Later he switched to theatre management and became an official with Famous Players Canadian Corp.. and later with Odeon Theatres. He was also director of advertising and publicity with Loew's Theatres in Canada. Many tributes were expressed. For the Canadian Pictuie Pioneers. Wannie Tyers said that he "always put forth such a tremendous effort in behalf of the Pioneers." Speaking for the Motion Picture Theatres Ass'n of Ontario. Arch H. Jolley described him as "A mighty fine man, highly thought of in our industry." A requiem mass was said in St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Appel is survived by his wife Caroline, and a daughter Marion, who married Hatton Taylor of Boston. The latter is a fUm exchange executive. Strike Is Avoided TORONTO — Tliis whole province was threatened with a blackout starting April 6 when 8,300 employes of the Ontario hydroelectric system prepared to strike after a breakdown in negotiations over a demand for an 8 per cent wage increase. However, whith the minutes ticking off, the Ontario Pailiament i-ushed through legislation to prohibit a strike on the public utility and to provide for compulsory arbitration. ft IE K-2 BOXOFFICE :: April 16, 1962
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