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Casey Tibbs lo Film
'Roundup' June 4-13
By SYD CASSYD
HOLLYWOOD—Use of the proceeds of
Casey Tibbs' Wild Horse Roundup, to be
held June 4 through June 13 in the Old
Diamond Headquarters east of Eagle Butte.
S.D., marks a first for financing of motion
pictures. America's nine-time champion
cowboy, who has become a producer and
is an active director on feature films during
the off-season, will film the "Roundup" for
theatrical release.
The unique angle of the affair is that to
join the roundup participants pay $1,000
into the kitty and an extra $100 for an
additional top horse—and then, after the
activities, each receives a part of 40 per
cent of the net profits from the motion
picture and TV rights, divided evenly. Additionally,
each receives a 16mm color print
of the complete film, which may not be
used commercially.
Top cowboy Tibbs said 200 invitations
for the event were sent out. Those responding
included judges, doctors, attorneys and
businessmen, some of them 70 years of
age. Tibbs can accommodate only 15 or
20 men and most of the reservations have
been taken, proving that the American pioneer
spirit still prevails.
Events scheduled include open-range cattle
branding and preparation for the wild
horse roundup and trail drive; a ride into
the Cheyenne Indian Reservation for approximately
ten miles to gather the "wild
bunch"; a 12-mile drive to the Cheyenne
River crossing; making camp and fishing,
and crossing the Houck Ranch to see the
3,000 herd, largest buffalo ranch in the
world. After finishing the trail drive, the
group will camp on Lake Oahe, participate
in or just watch the match of champions
and bucking horse auction, then enjoy buffalo
steak and champagne in the evening.
There are few rules, Tibbs said. No spirits
are allowed until after the evening camp is
set. Wives are not permitted on the expedition—they
stay at another place nearby.
In case of cayuse or cowboy illness, wranglers
and modern transportation will be
used.
Casey has had Oscar nominations and
picked up a number of filmmaking awards.
His "Young Rounders," starring Joel Mc-
Crea and Casey, will open in Pierre. S.D.,
on a four-wall deal.
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A. J. Frederick Is Dead;
Universal Studios V-P
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF.—Anthony
Joseph Frederick, 53, vice-president of personnel
and labor relations for Universal
Studios, died of a heart attack Friday (14)
in New York City, while on a business trip
away from his home. He was a resident of
Pasadena. Calif.
Frederick was associated with Universal
for 23 years, starting in the company's
treasurer's office in 1948. He subsequently
became assistant studio treasurer and from
1949 worked in various executive capacities
for Universal, always in areas of personnel
and labor relations.
He was, at the time of his death, a vicepresident
of the Ass'n of Motion Picture &
Television Producers, a member of the
board of directors and past president of the
Motion Picture Permanent Charities and a
member of the board of directors of the
Motion Picture Industry Pension Plan.
Frederick was a graduate of Duquesne
University and also attended the law and
graduate schools of the University of Southern
California. He served in World War II
as a member of military intelligence for the
Army.
He is survived by his wife Betty Rose; a
daughter. Mrs. Judith Woodruff, and a son,
Hugh.
Welder Daniel Collection
Covers 44 Years of Films
HOLLYWOOD—At American International
Pictures' "Dr. Phibes" pre-opening
ceremonies, vice-president Milt Moritz
called the attention of Boxoffice to the
collection of Welder Daniel, manager of
Pacific's Pantages, and thought it would
make a good story.
Daniel has been collecting handbills, onesheets,
pressbooks and photos of stars and
other industry personalities for the past 44
years. Back in 1919, in Monte Vista, Colo.,
he passed out handbills and lobby posters
so that he could get into the local theatre
on an Annie Oakley.
With a thought to the future, Daniel
saved many of these and thus started a collection.
His greatest group is on Greta
Garbo. He has over 200 shots of the noted
Swedish star.
AIP Completes Top Casting
For 'Gingerbread House'
LONDON—Casting of leads in American
International's "Gingerbread House"
has now been completed, with the addition
of Rosalie Crutchley, Pat Heywood and
Michael Gothard.
Stars of the "rather Grimm fairy tale"
are Shelley Winters. Mark Lester, Sir Ralph
Richardson. Hugh Griffith and Judy Cornwell.
Curtis Harrington is directing on
British locations for producers Samuel Z.
Arkoff and James H. Nicholson, with Louis
M. Heyward as executive producer and
John Pellatt as associate producer.
Cineworld Quadplex
Premieres in Tucson
TUCSON. ARIZ.—The Cineworld 4 cinemas
entertainment complex, located in the
Monterey Village Shopping Center here,
celebrated its grand opening recently. Each
of the four auditoriums seats 250 persons,
according to Bob Beers, manager.
A single boxoffice and central refreshment
stand take care of patrons for all
auditoriums and all four screens will be
served by a common booth equipped with
automated projectors. Showtimes will be
stagged to prevent traffic problems. Beers
said.
The theatre was constructed and is owned
by Evo DeConcini and is being leased
by Cineworld Corp.. according to Bob
Helm, general manager of the firm.
Manager Beers stated that the fourscreen
complex will allow the theatre to
hold certain films for longer runs.
'Apes' Film Memorabilia
Given to Cinema Pavilion
HOLLYWOOD — Varied
memorabilia
from the 20th Century-Fox APJAC productions,
"Planet of the Apes," "Beneath the
Planet of the Apes" and "Escape From the
Planet of the Apes," has been donated by
producer Arthur P. Jacobs to the Hollywood
Cinema Pavilion, according to Herb Steinberg,
marketing director. Universal Studio
tour department.
The display includes simian masks and
costumes worn in the films by Roddy Mc-
Dowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans and
Sal Mineo; a space suit worn by Charlton
Heston; makeup sketches, designs and molds
created by Academy Award-winning makeup
artist John Chambers, and an eight-minute
revolving film track composite from the
three films.
"Escape From the Planet of the Apes,"
the latest in the apes triology created by
Pierre Boulle in his original best-selling
novel, premieres this spring. Directed by
Don Taylor from Paul Dehn's screenplay,
the film reprises the roles created by Miss
Hunter and McDowall in the 1968 boxoffice
success "Planet of the Apes."
Theatre Break-In Proves
To Be Complete Failure
ALBUQUERQUE — A man who city
police said broke into an Albuquerque theatre
to view X rated films ended up with
the old Marx Brothers' "A Day at the
Races." Policeman James Mitchell said he
was patroling at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday (11)
when he saw a man leave the Guild Art
Theatre.
The man was arrested on suspicion of
burglary when police found where forced
entry to the theatre had been gained.
Officer Mitchell said the man told him
he was looking for some "girly" magazines,
not realizing the former adult house recently
had begun showing only old familytype
pictures.
BOXOFFICE \l. 1971