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Vol. 103 No. 12
TURNING BACK THE CLOCK
EVIDENCING that the motion picture
industry has many good friends in
the newspaper field are the fine editorials
tliat, tliis past week, were published in
the daily newspress. From the biggest
cities to some of the smallest towns, it
has been well brought out that the U.S.
Supreme Court has chosen a dubious
course in its averred objective of "cleaning
up" the motion picture industry. In
fact, the Court has passed the buck to
the conglomeration of self-seeking professional
"do-gooders'" residing in the 50
states and hundreds of large and small
communities within their confines.
True, the motion picture industry did
let the matter of its films' content get
out of hand. But it was serving the vast
public with what, of its own free will, it
virtually had demanded. But, as happens
—even in governmental areas— it may
have been carried to extremes. However
this was not as much on regular theatre
screens as in other forms, such as hardcore
16mm porn stores that had gone
very far afield. Just as the Supreme
Court has done in opening up the way
to the nuisance measures that will harass
the veiy existence of filn^ theatre
operators throughout the land.
The extremes to which censorship can
be carried was well demonstrated when,
back in the '20s and '30s, it became imbedded
in six or seven states and, under
local option, in a number of cities. There
is reason to fear—not only on the part
of the people of the motion picture industry,
but in communities, which only the
few days since the Court's edict was
enunciated, are being subjected to pressures
by local despots.
Motion picture theatres are not alone
as the targets of moral crusades. An editorial
in the Louisville Courier-Journal
said Justice Douglas predicts "raids on
libraries," and all of our historical experience
with anti-vice drives supports
his warning. The American Civil Liberties
Union reminds that censorship in
any form is insidious: surrender of a
'little' freedom is ordinarily the prelude
to surrendering a lot. But will many
Americans, including those who share
the evident majority view that obscenity
has gotten out of hand, stand firm before
the oncoming crusade to extend the
ban to everything that bothers a small
but vocal minority of moralists?"
The Journal further said, "The President
pledges to eliviinate smut from our
national life. The chief justice likens its
repression to laws that protect the environment.
Yet only three years ago the
President' s Commissioii on Obscenity and
Pornography took a poll in which 60 per
cent of those questioned favored letting
adults read or see any explicit sexual
materials they want to. Is it all clear that
the American people really ivant a total
ban on smut? And if they do. who is to
decide what to ban?"
The Kansas City Star summed up its
view on the situation with: "In general
the law has an obligation to protect minors
from a pervasive and unreal atmosphere
of salaciousness and perversion.
But if adults want to waste time and
money in making fools of themselves that
is their own business and not the concern
of government if no one else is hurt
in the process.
"Noio, hoivever, the court seems to be
saying that government at all levels tvill
get into it. Far from simplifying the issue,
the court has made it even more
incomprehensible and there will be loaves
of actions and appeals. If the censors triumph
now. they tvill overdo it, just as the
pornographers have overdone it. and the
trend ivill be reversed."
The Los Angeles Times presented a
rational evaluation of the situation in its
view that the Supreme Court's decision
is "not regulation but prohibition" and
that:
"Broadening censorship must always
increase the risk of unreasonable censorship,
reviving old controversies over such
works as 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' as
certainly as coriiplicating new controversies
over such works as 'Last Tango in
Paris.' One person's 'hard-core' pornography
is another's artistic diversion.
"So it has seemed best to leave this to
the individual, to the private and personal
judgment of each adult. And there
is nothing in the nation's experience with
this approach that seems to justify a
change so long as the privacy of all,
those who reject the obscene as well as
those who seek it, is protected. It is to
that objective that we believe the police
power should be directed."
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RULING ON OBSCENITY BRINGS
MIXED REACTIONS ACROSS U.S.
WASHINGTON—Jack. Valenti, president
of the Motion Picture Ass'n of America,
announced June 22 that the MPAA was
preparing an in-depth analysis of the U.S.
Supreme Court's June 21 decision, which
ruled thai local community standards, rather
than national standards, may be applied
in determining whether material is obscene.
The study was launched. Valenti said, so
plays, radio and television.
"There are more obscenity decisions to
come from the court." Valenti warned,
"and I have asked counsel for the association
to make an analysis so the industry can
guide itself to protect the freedom of artistic
creativity and at the same time comply with
the decisions. It would cause concern if
local communities deny exhibition to wellintended
films seriously made by recognized
artistic filmmakers. We pray that this does
not occur, for if it should, it would deal a
blow to the art of moviemaking."
Meanwhile, varying reactions were reported
from across the nation. In Boston,
long a holdout against pornographic films,
exhibitors and book shop proprietors were
openly worried, while prosecutors and law
enforcement officials expressed delight with
the ruling of the Supreme Court.
Making Changes of Film
Many film house operators were conferring
with their attorneys and were withholding
comment until the guidelines had
been studied further. Several adult houses
changed their films and displayed new titles
on marquees with the report of the ruling.
It was indicated that there would be a
"crackdown" on pornographic films and
pornographic books. Legal observers said
the decisions would put Boston back in the
days of "old-time censorship." First-run
exhibitors expressed concern with present
fare.
Boston's Mayor Kevin H. White said he
endorsed "the principle that a local community
should be able to have some say on
the types of entertainment which it will
permit. What is offensive to a community
in Boston may not be offensive to people
in another part of the country or, in fact,
in another part of the state."
Suffolk Dist, Atty. Garrett H. Byrne,
who has taken action against many films,
including "I Am Curious (Yellow)," said:
"The permissive approach to hard-core pornography
has been something that has been
destroying the country. I am delighted. The
legally in the U.S. a copy of James Joyce's
'Ulysses' or Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's
Lover,' when it would have been impossible
to show at a commercial theatre such films
as 'Midnight Cowboy' or even 'The Graduate'.
But we do look forward to the time .
when you can no longer buy hard-core pornography
at the corner drug store and when
theatres cannot show movies that used to
be the highlights of illicit stag parties. It
is foolish to pretend that any court decision
will stop pornography. It was around when
it was illegal and probably it will still be
around. But it won't be accessible. You
won't find it emblazoned on theatre marquees."
Buffalo area officials, however, viewed
the Supreme Court's decision with complete
favor. Detective Joseph Scinta of the
NATO Announces Theme
For National Convention
New York—The official theme of
the 1973 convention of the National
Ass'n of Theatre Owners was announced
here. It is: "Tomorrow Today, the
NATO Way."
The large.st exhibitor conclave in the
nation will be held this year September
17-20 at the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco.
Running concurrently with it at the
same site will be the Motion Picture
and Concession Industries Tradeshow.
It will be jointly sponsored by NATO,
the Theatre Equipment Ass'n and the
National Ass'n of Concessionaires.
police salacious literature squad said the
ruling is "bound to have a profound effect
in the trial of defendants in cases involving
pornography. One thing that will act ir
our favor is that local standards will be
applied." Sheriff Michael A. Amico said
he welcomed the court's ruling as "a
bonanza for the state."'
decision reflects my position of the last
Replacement in Lockport, N.Y.
four or five years. It's been a lonely battle
that "the industry can guide itself to protect
but now I have some support."
the freedom of artistic creativity and at the
same time comply with the decisions." With exhibitors concerned about whether
In Lockport, N.Y., "The Devil in Miss
Jones" was withdrawn by Carrols' Cinema
making
present releases and upcoming films could I Theatre the day after the ruling
To Protect Member Companies
be considered obscene under community obscenity laws more stringent and following
Pointing out that members of the association
standards (one case in point, reportedly, a Niagara County judge's threat to view
do not make obscene films and are
not the intended target of the Supreme
was "Last Tango in Paris"), the decision
also raised the question of reinstatement
Court's ruling, Valenti explained. "We of state film censorship boards. The Massachusetts
nevertheless are concerned with an interpretation
board was outlawed over a decade
ago when Times Film won a test case on operations manager in Rochester. N.Y., told
which can create 50 or more seg-
mented opinions as to what constitutes obscenity.
"One Summer of Happiness."
him not to show "The Devil in Miss Jones."
The Buffalo Courier-Express editorially Said Lyons. "Personally. I don't like X-
The court aimed at hard-core por-
nography, not at the serious motion picture applauded the court's action in stemming rated movies, but they do 300 per cent
creator."
better business than the other films we show
"the tide of pornography which has been
He noted that the high court decision sweeping the country." However, the paper here."
involves, not only motion pictures, but all said "we are not looking for a return to Frank Justen. assistant U.S. attorney in
the media— newspapers, magazines, books, the days when it was impossible to buy charge of the Toledo. Ohio, office, said that
the movie himself to determine obscenity.
Michael A. Lyons, manager of the cinema,
replaced the motion picture with "Here
Come the Fuzz." rated PG. after the firm's
the June 21 ruling would make it "easier to
try an obscenity case, because the prosecutor
will not need to show the national standards."
On the other hand. Joseph Jordan, an
assistant city law director, felt there would
be little effect in the Toledo area, "because
I don't think we're that far from national
standards."
Harland Britz. an attorney for several
theatres displaying films held to be obscene,
said the ruling would create a problem
for operators "who will not know what
will in
be offensive their local communities.
If the manager gambles and guesses wrong,
he can go to jail." He added that giving
power to the jury will, in effect, "allow persons
who do not attend films to dictate the
types of movies available for theatregoers."
ConfUcting Opinions in Memphis
Memphis aLithorities voiced conflicting
opinions. Larry Parris. assistant U.S. attorney,
said the Supreme Court ruling was
"a landmark decision" that would give the
local community the power to set its own
standards. "Local standards are possible to
enforce." he said. He remarked that there
had been almost no local enforcement of
obscenity laws, because they were "so confusing."
Ronald Krelstein, police legal adviser,
observed: "It is the same old ball
game. Who says what the community
standards arc? I don't think the people of
Memphis are that puritan. I think it is time
up and go on with other problems
we pick
like robbery, murder and other crimes. Given
enough time, this thing (pornography)
will die out."
Tennessee's Atty. Gen. William L. Barry
(Con ti ed on page S)
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Jewish Groups Protest
U's 'Superstar' Film
NEW YORK—Strong statements protesting
Universal's $3,500,000 production of
"Jesus Clirist Superstar" have been issued
by various Jewish organizations.
The National Jewish Community Relations
Advisory Council condemned the film
as a "catastrophe" to Christian-Jewish relations
and a "singularly damaging setback
in the struggle against the religious sources
of
anti-Semitism."
Similar critical declaration came from the
American Jewish Committee and the Anti-
Defamation League of the B"nai B'rith.
The AJC statement emphasized ( 1 ) that
the film dramatizes and exaggerates some
of the "baneful anti-Jewish notions traditionally
associated with the Passion story"
by implying that Jews collectively are
guilty of the death of Jesus. (2) That the
film's depiction of Judas as a black man
Israel, the Israeli government has not approved
the final version.
Rabbi Marc H. Tannenbaum, AJC's national
director of interreligious affairs, was
principle spokesman against the Broadway
legitimate version when it was premiered
in 1971.
The ADL statement explains that "crucifixion
was not a Jewish but a Roman
penalty, the most ignominious and painful
penalty there was."
Universal is expected to counter criticism
by insisting that the film, as was the legitimate
version, is merely a rock opera and
not a factual or theological work.
Church Group Protesting
'Superstar' in Denver
DENVER— Redeemer Temple, an interdenominational
church headed by Pastor
Lou Montecalvo, is circulating petitions protesting
the showing of Universal Pictures'
"Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Cooper Theatre
here. The backers of the petitions claim
they have distributed over 15,000 petition
forms but at this writing they had only
about 1,100 signatures. These were sent to
Lincoln. Neb., the headquarters of the circuit
that owns the Cooper here.
Montecalvo said his specific objections
to the film were alleged "distortion of the
Scriptures" and the "humanization of Christ,
in which he is put at a sinful level."
Jewish leaders here, while agreeing in
the main with statements by Montecalvo,
have declined to protest actively the showing
of the film. They say "there is a great
deal of concern in the Jewish community
but we are just as concerned about freedom
of expression. People who don't want
to see the film don't have to."
Cooper Theatre manager Jack Marshall
was unruffled by the potential effect of the
petitions. "I haven't seen the film but I
really don't see what all the fuss is about.
I would like to say that I hope these people
who are taking all this time to criticize the
film also voice some objections to all the
pornographic films being shown in Denver
every day," Marshall commented.
Marshall said "Jesus Christ Superstar"
is expected to run at the Cooper through
the summer. The film opened at the theatre
Friday, June 29.
The usual effect of similar petitions
have been to pack theatres in the past and
this is expected to be no exception to that
rule.
AA Charges Stockholder
Lawsuit Without Merit
NEW YORK— Allied Artists Pictures
asserted that the allegations contained in a
complaint recently filed in Federal district
"corrupted by sinister Jewish forces" will court in Los Angeles were without merit.
fuel current racial stereotypes" that are more The company noted that the publicity that
extreme than those purportedly depicted was engendered by the unfounded charges
in the original Broadway edition of "Superstar,"
made in the lawsuit necessitated its immediate
comment. The company also pointed
which various groups also attacked.
"The stereotypes are much more extreme
out that the plaintiff who is acting as
and the film medium conveys them more his own attorney, states that he purchased
compellingly." (3) That although the Norman
his 100 shares of common stock after the
Jewison production was filmed in stockholder meeting last December to
which
he objects.
Emanuel L. Wolf, president of the company,
stated that "these unwarranted allegations
come at a time when Allied Artists
is experiencing excellent results due to the
success of Academy Award winning 'Cabaret'
and the continued growth of the company's
television subsidiary."
Wolf also stated that "response from exhibitors
to its forthcoming distribution of
'Papillon' has been unprecedented. Present
indications are that guarantees and advances
for the film will exceed the company's
$7,000,000 commitment before the film's
scheduled opening in December 1973."
Allied Artists also noted that its December
1972 annual meeting of stockholders,
at which the present board of directors was
elected, was conducted in full compliance
with the proxy rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and that all relevant
facts were fully disclosed in the company's
proxy statement.
Audubon Sets Openings
Of Its Tun and Games'
NEW YORK—"Fun and Games," Audubon
Films' zany comedy about a middleaged
couple who discover the sexual revolution,
followed up its initial openings recently
with playdates the past week at the Cinema
II, Milwaukee; Loew's Abbey, Boston
and the Buckhead, Atlanta.
"Fun and Games" was written and directed
by Mervyn Nelson for producers
Marty Richards and Gill Champion and
stars Alice Spivak, David Drew and Calvin
Culver. The latter recently completed a
starring role in Radley Metzger's "Score,"
based on the off-Broadwav success.
WOMPI Makes Plans
For KC Convention
KANSAS CITY—Plans are progressing
or the 20th annual convention of the
Women of the Motion
Picture Industry
International to
be held here September
6-9 at the Alameda
Plaza Hotel, it
is announced by Mary
Hayslip, convention
chairman. WOMPI
members and guests
from 16 chapters all
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over the United States
Marj' Hayslip
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tend the four-day gathering.
Hazel LeNoir
n
Judy Helton
Co-chairmen are Hazel LeNoir and Judy
Helton of Kansas City. Mrs. Hayslip, who
is with Thomas-Shipp Films, and Mrs. Le-
Noir of Wiles Enterprises are past presidents
of WOMPI International. Mrs. Helton
of the local Universal Pictures exchange is
a past corresponding secretary of WOMPI
International and a past president of the
Kansas City WOMPI Club.
Barbara Dye. WOMPI International president,
will conduct the business sessions. She
is with the Sero Amusement Co. in Los
Angeles.
The registration fee of $30 a person
covers all social functions e.xcept Friday
night, which will be "Dutch treat."
The delegates will represent chapters
from the following cities: Atlanta, Charlotte,
Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines.
Hollywood, Jacksonville, Kansas City.
Memphis. New Orleans, New York, San
Francisco, St. Louis, Washington, D. C. and
Toronto. The WOMPI members will exchange
ideas and discuss their charities and
community work.
Crown 'Santee' Premiere
Set for Houston Aug. 1
HOLLYWOOD — "Santce." .starring
Glenn Ford. Dana Wyntcr. and Michael
Burns, will have its world premiere in Houston,
Tex., on August 1. according to Newton
P. Jacobs. Crown International Pictures
president.
The opening will be backed by an extensive
promotional campaign including personal
appearances of stars and ca.st. "Sanlee"
was filmed entirely in and around
Santa Fe. N.M.. with Edward Piatt and
Deno Paoli producers, and Garv Ncl.son as
director.
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believed the decision would result in new
state laws being passed by the legislature in
Januar\' "to halt this most unwholesome
traffic." Two members of the Memphis
Board of Review, which screens most
movies shown in the city, said the decision
would help them with deciding what films
are acceptable for showing to those under
18 years of age.
Opposition by San Antonio CLU
The San Antonio Civil Liberties Union
June 23 expressed opposition to the opinion
written by the Supreme Court, stating that
it had given "a free hand to self-appointed
censors in communities throughout the
country." Said Dr. Charles Cotrell, chairman,
"The decision allows a few in any
community, especially those prosecuting
obscenity cases, to define what is moral and
proper for the many. Secondly, the decision
fails to give constitutional protection to the
diversity of opinion about what is obscene
and what is not. After all. what is considered
to be literature and art to some may
be considered to be trash to others."
Nebraska NATO president Irwin Dubinsky
commented that it was difficult to believe
that the high court was directing its
stringent guidelines to permit each community
to say what could be read and
seen; rather, it was his belief that "hardcore
pornography" was its goal. Law enforcement
officials in Middle America,
nonetheless, appeared pleased with the ruling.
Douglas County Atty. Gary Bucchino
in Omaha, Neb., and Lancaster County
Atty. Paul Douglas in Lincoln observed the
decision would give them more "clout" to
watch and do something about outlets
where "questionable literature" is sold and
theatres where movies are shown that are
not "acceptable to a community standard."
State government sources felt that Nebraska
Gov. J. J. Exon and others would take
advantage of the decision in Washington to
push a proposal applying a "local community
standards" test on challenged material.
Revision of the state's antipornography
statute is to be part of the legislature's
judiciary committee interim study this summer
and fall.
Sees Hampering Production
Denver attorney Arthur Schwartz, who
represents two theatre circuits, several publishers
and distributors, wondered what
would happen if the recent decision holds.
He doubted that such films as "Last Tango
in Paris" and "Ryan's Daughter" could be
produced now. Schwartz declared the Supreme
Court has "abrogated the area of
free speech" and has turned it over to local
juries to protect. He expressed doubt that
the court's decision would have a "lasting
endurance" and predicted there would be
a flood of new litigation which "will cause
a very serious foul-up of the court system,"
Schwartz charged that the court has "returned
to the '30s and '4O5" and that "no
responsible movie producer would risJc
money on a film if he thought he would
have to fight 50 different interpretations of
obscenity in 50 states."
Dale Tooley, Denver district attorney,
indicated it was his belief that the Supreme
Court decision on pornography would have
little effect in Colorado until state laws are
changed—and that can't possibly take place
until next year. Present Colorado obscenity
laws are patterned around older high court
decisions which stated that alleged pornographic
material must be "utterly without
value." Tooley said he would ask the governor
to put the matter on call for next
year's legislative session.
Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles
welcomed the Supreme Court decision, with
a spokesman for the police department declaring
that the ruling had "turned the tide."
Plans were implemented immediately for
stricter enforcement procedures, with Dist.
Atty. Joseph Busch asserting that the court's
action "should allow us to move more effectively
in removing completely obscene
material from the community, potentially
through the use of nuisance abatement
laws."
Monday, June 25, the film "Deep Throat"
was to go on trial in Beverly Hills Municipal
Court to determine whether it violates obscenity
statutes. A print of the X-rated motion
picture was seized by the sheriffs department
at Vincent Miranda's Hollywood
Pussycat Theatre. "Deep Throat" thus became
the first test case involving a film
following the Supreme Court ruling June
21.
While there were no confirmed reports of
film-switching at New York City's adult
theatres, the somewhat confused concern of
exhibitors and publishers was heightened by
persistent and widely circulated stories of
plans for a mass arrest campaign by city
law enforcement officials. Frequently mentioned
as targets in the crackdown that
many believed would materialize eventually
were the films "The Devil in Miss Jones."
"The Whistle Blowers" and "Behind the
Green Door."
Walter Reilly to Head
AFT Subscriber Relations
NEW YORK—Walter Reilly has been
appointed director of subscriber relations
for The American Film Theatre, Inc., it was
announced by Harvey Chertok. vice-president-special
projects.
A recognized expert in this field, Reilly
was co-administrator of Theatre Guild-
American Theatre Society for six years before
joining AFT. In that capacity, he was
in joint charge of the maintenance of the
largest (and oldest) national theatre ticket
subscription service in
the country. Prior to
that, Reilly was a writer and co-ordinator
on various public interest projects, among
them a special TV campaign for the mayor
of New York on water con.servation, and a
special memorial service for Adiai Stevenson,
presented live at Lincoln Center. During
1958-1963, Reilly was vice-president of
Schary Productions, Inc., and associate producer
to Dore Schary.
Four Columbia Features
Listed in Preparation
HOLLYWOOD—Columbia Pictures has
added "The Porkchoppers" from a novel by
Ross Thomas to the slate of films being
prepared by producers Robert Chartoff and
Irwin Winkler for the company, it was
announced by Peter Guber, vice-president
of U.S. production. The story is a tough
behind-the-scenes expose of intrigue, corruption,
and drama which explode into a
vicious battle for power and control of a
steelworkers labor union.
Other projects in preparation for Columbia
by Chartoff and Winkler include:
"Get the Police," a story about two professional
football players whose lives are
threatened by a crime syndicate, to be directed
by Dick Richards from an original
story by David Scott Milton.
"The Ten-Second Jailbreak," based on
the book by Eliot Asinof, Warren Hinkle
and William Turner, is about a spectacular
true-life adventure and escape of an American
imprisoned in a Latin American jail
charged with murder and gunrunning.
"The Onion Field," based on the latest
book by best-selling policeman-author,
Joseph Wambaugh, a factual documentation
of the murder of two p>olicemen by two
ex-convicts and their subsequent trial.
Chartoff-Winkler also produced for Columbia
"The New Centurions."
Stanley Schneider Charts
First in Columbia Pact
NEW YORK—Columbia Pictures and
Stanley Schneider announced that "North
Dallas Forty," the soon-to-be-published
novel by Peter Gent, will be the initial
project to be brought to the screen by
Schneider under the terms of his exclusive
multiple-picture deal with the company.
Set against the highly competitive world
of professional football, "North Dallas
Forty" centers on a young grid star who
battles the computerized big-business forces
threatening to take over the sport. The much
sought after novel will be published in the
fall by William Morrow & Co. Already a
selection of three major book clubs, "North
Dallas Forty," is being hailed by its publisher
as the best first novel with big commercial
potential it has ever published.
Production is scheduled to begin early in
1974, at which time Schneider's independent
deal will become operative. Schneider will
continue to function with the company's
present executive management team until
that
time.
Mort Hock Is Named V-P,
Marketing, for Rastar
NEW YORK — Mori Hock has been
named vice-president of marketing for Rastar
Productions, it was announced by president
Ray Stark. Hock, formerly a vicepresident
of Paramount Pictures, was most
recently vice-president of Charles Schlaifer
and Co., an advertising agency specializing
in film marketing. He was also executive
director of advertising for United Artists.
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Martin-Capalby Filming
'Wild Trump' in Atlanta'
ATLANTA, GA. — Representatives of
Martin-Capalbv Productions who were in
Atlanta last week to film locations for their
upcoming movie. "The Wild Trump," say
they will begin production in late August
or early September in Atlanta.
The movie, which was announced last
Georgia Film Committee,
December by the
was formerly titled, "Dead Gangsters Have
No Friends." It is the story of an Italian
family that becomes involved in a Mafia
vendetta during the depression.
Producers Frank Martin and Joseph
Capalby visited several locations in Atlanta,
including Underground Atlanta, Peachtree
Street, the Decatur Courthouse Square and
the Southern Railroad yard. They were accompanied
by Atlanta photographer Bob
St6rer, who filmed 16mm footage of each
location.
Capalby said John Florea, named to the
top ten directors in 1969 by the Director's
Guild, will direct the film. Florea is credited
with a number of popular television shows
including "Bonanza," "The Virginian,"
"Gentle Ben," "Ironsides" and "Mission
Impossible."
Capalby also announced that the production
company will need late model automobiles
of the period 1928 through 1939
for use in the movie. Anyone in the Atlanta
area with a vehicle of this vintage to rent
is urged to call the Georgia Department of
Community Development at 404/656-3551
or write "Film." Post Office Box 38097,
Atlanta, Ga. 30334.
Arthur P. Jacobs Dies;
Produced Family Films
BEVERLY HILLS— Arthur P. Jacobs,
51, motion picture producer of family films,
was found dead Wednesday, June 27, after
suffering an apparent heart attack. He had
recovered from a severe heart attack four
years ago.
His wife, Natalie Trundy, an actress, was
in Natchez, Miss., starring in Jacob's latest
production, "Huck Finn."
Jacobs' latest film production, "Tom
Sawyer," is now in current release. He also
produced "Doctor Doolittle" and the series
of "Planet of the Apes."
Ernest Truex
FALLBROOK, CALIF.—Ernest Truex,
83, veteran character actor of stage, films
and television, died Wednesday, June 27,
apparently of a heart attack.
Motion pictures in which Truex appeared,
included "The Adventures of Marco Polo,"
"Whistling in the Dark," "Love at First
Sight" and "Life of Lillian Russell." His
TV shows were "Mr. Peepers" and "Career
Girl." His first big motion picture was in
1912 with Mary Pickford in "A Good
Little
Devil."
Truex leaves hi.s wife, Sylvia Field, actress,
and three sons, two grandchildren and
a great-grandchild.
MOTION PICTURES RATED
BY THE CODE & RATING
ADMINISTRATION
The following feature-length
motion pictures
have been reviewed and rated by the
Code and Rating Administration pursuant
to the Motion Picture Code and Rating Program.
Title Distributor Roting
Dear Debbie (Independent-Int'l) [r]
Electra Glide in Blue (UA) PG
The Man Who Loved Cat
Dancing (MGM) PG
Mutation (NGP) [r]
Nightmare of Death (formerly titled
"November Children") (*)
(Cinema Nat'l)
The Outfit (MGM)
\r\
PG
(*) Supersedes PG rating listed in Bulletin No. 209.
Writers Guild of America
Ends 16-Week-Old Strike
LOS ANGELES—The 16-week-old strike
by the Writers Guild of America against
motion picture and TV producers was ended
Sunday, June 24, with guild members voting
to accept a new contract agreed to Thursday,
June 21, by the Ass'n of Motion Picture
& Television Producers. The guild's
2,000 members ratified the pact by a hand
vote and, according to a WGA spokesman,
approximately 70 per cent of the membership
voted "yes."
The writers won salary increases over
the next three years and also received
guaranteed residual pay schedules for motion
pictures which are exhibited via cassette
and pay TV.
Previously set at $13,000, the minimum
salary for a feature-length screenplay goes
immediately to $16,900 and will be increased
to $18,500 in 1976. The previous
minimum for a 30-minute TV show was
$1,927. That now will be $2,023. rising to
$2,144 in 1974 and $2,466 in 1976.
The strike had caused postponement of
one TV network's fall season shows and
had threatened delays for the other two.
Golden Circle to Premiere
'Running Wild' July 31
GRAND JUNCTION,
COLO.—Golden
Circle Films will world-premiere "Running
Wild," July 31, at the Cooper Theatre in
Grand Junction, Colo. The western adventure,
centered on the current battle to
save the wild horses, was filmed in the National
Monument and Grand Mesa country
in the vicinity of Grand Junction and
also New Mexico.
The film, an original story by Robert Mc-
Cahon, who also produced and directed,
stars Lloyd Bridges, Dina Merrill, Pat
Hingle, Morgan Woodward and Gilbert
Roland. Ted Tetrick was executive producer.
Following the Grand Junction premiere,
it will open in Denver and Salt Lake
City and be released nationally in August.
MGM Completes Filming
'Super Cops' in New York
By JOHN COCCHI
NEW YORK—The last day (or night)
of production is usually greeted with a sigh
of relief from the cast and crew, not that
there isn't an air of camaraderie present.
On Friday. June 22, MGM's "Super Cops'
completed filming on location near City
Hall here. Based on the true life adventures
of New York City policemen Dave Greenberg
and Bob Hantz, the film began shooting
in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant section
on April 23.
"Shooting" is a very descriptive term,
since the story concerns the policemen's
efforts to control the flow of drugs, and the
action includes a great deal of gunplay.
Ron Liebman and David Selby have the
title roles, under the direction of Gordon
Parks. Hantz and Greenberg, who have
been promoting the book called "Super
Cops" from which the film derives its material,
acted as technical advisers and played
small
roles.
In the two months of filming, this Boxoffice
reporter had intended to visit the
location. On the very last night of production,
we were finally able to be present
and witness the last scene being shot. Unit
publicist Glenn Shahan was happy to receive
us and we spoke to star Selby and
director Parks at length. Actor Dan Frazer
was also present during the dinner break at
around midnight. Even at that late hour,
there were a number of bystanders lookin;
on. Diana Sands, who is engaged to the
assistant director, was also on the set.
While Selby was happy to talk about the
film, he wouldn't venture a guess as to how
successful it might be. Liebman spoke his
lines from behind the camera as actors Pa.
Hingle, Al Henderson and Frazer performed
in a restaurant scene. Two version;
were shot, one for theatres with R-rateJ
language, and the second for TV consumption.
Resting between shots. Parks said he felt
it was time to get away from black exploitation
films—he directed the first two "Shaft"
pictures—and try a non-ethnic production.
Parks' upcoming schedule will remove him
from the action film scene for awhile:
hell do the life of blues singer Bessie
Smith, hopefully with Roberta Flack; "Leadbelly,
" story of the famed jazz man, for
David Frost and Paramount; and "Saravejo,"
telling of the start of World War 1
and starring Peter O'Toole .ind Vanessa
Redgrave.
Parks finds filmmaking still new and exciting
and thinks of movies as "photographic
essays, ' much as his famous photographs
were in the days when he was one of the
be.s-t still photographers in the business.
Although motion pictures are a new love,
he counts writing and composing music as
his most fulfilling endeavors. At the moment,
he's also writing two novels, one for
Viking Press and a .second for Lippincott
which will serve as a .screenplay.
"Super Cops," produced by William
Helasco. will be a I h.uiksgiving release.
10 BOXOFFICE :: July 1973

Hawkins to Do Screenplay
Of 'Sasquatch' for CVD
AURORA, COLO.— Dcn\cr auihor Edward
Hawkins has been retained by CVD
Studios to write a screenplay with the working
title "Sasquatch." The story concerns a
legendary nine-foot-tall man-like creature
who roams the virgin territory of the American
Northwest at will— and has been sighted
over 1,000 times. Extensive data has been
collected by a research agency in Seattle regarding
this creature and this information
will be the basis for the film. CVD Studios
will produce this intriguing story early this
fall for January 1974 release.
Edward Hawkins has had two books published:
"Wellspring" and a western novel.
"Prisoners of DeviFs Claw." Two other
westerns. "High Trail to Arapahoe" and
"Black Rails to Little Nell," are being printed
currently. Hawkins describes his westerns
as "historical fiction about the mountain
cowboy." "Wellspring" is a modern-day
thriller about national espionage, which
CVD is filming this summer. Hawkins also
has produced, written and directed films for
20 years in the U.S. and Europe.
"Sasquatch" will be shot by CVD Studios
in Colorado. Charles E. Sellier, CVD president,
stated, "Hawkins was selected to write
the screenplay because of his expert knowledge
of the mountains. We feel strongly
about him, not only because of his expertise
in writing of excitement and adventure, but
because he is a Colorado writer."
"Sasquatch" will be distributed by CVD"s
parent company, American National Enterprises
of Salt Lake City.
'Man Called Noon' Is Set
As NGP Summer Release
LOS ANGELES—National General Pictures
president Charles Boasberg announced Roger Lewis production, is the third film
"Shaft in Africa," a Stirling Silliphantthe
acquisition of "The Man Called Noon"
starring Richard Roundtree as the hardhitting
Harlem detective, John Shaft. In his
for domestic distribution. Richard Crenna
and Stephen Boyd star in the suspensefilled,
action western based on a novel by
latest film adventure. Shaft allows himself
to be recruited as a slave in Africa in order
Louis L'Amour. one of the country's most
to track down a modern-day slave trading
widely read western authors.
ring.
Produced by Euan Lloyd and directed by
Peter Collinson, the NGP release is scheduled
to open in selected area saturation engagements
in August with general release
set for late summer.
"The Man Called Noon" also features
Rosanna Schiaffino, veteran actor Farley
Granger and introduces Patty Shepard.
Universal Acquires Rights
To Unpublished Novel
HOLLYWOOD—Universal has acquired
film rights to "Clout," a new novel to be
written by the best-selling author Fletcher
Knebel for Doubleday & Co., it was announced
by Jennings Lang. Universal vicepresident.
Knebel's "Vanished!" was filmed by
Universal Television as a four-hour feature
picture and began the cycle of novels translated
to television for showing in multiple
installments. Knebel also co-authored the
best-selling "Seven Days in May."
MINSKY IS HONORKD—Howard
Minsky, center, former chief barker of
Variety Club of New York and producer
of Paramount's "Love Story,"
receives his Patron Life membership
the International "Heart" of Variety
in
from Burt Robbln.s, left, president of
National Screen Service and Western
Hemisphere chairman of International
"Heart" of Variety, and Bernard Myerson,
chief barker of New York Tent
35 and president of Loews Theatres.
'Shaft in Africa' Screened
At Houston Convention
HOUSTON — Highlight of the Black
National Newspaper Publishers .-Xss'n 32nd
annual convention June 2 1 here was a special
screening of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's
"Shaft in Africa" for over 200 representatives
of major black newspapers throughout
the U.S., marking the third consecutive year
MGM has participated in the annual affair.
Following the screening there was a reception
at the Houston Oaks Hotel hosted by
the film's female star, Vonetta McGec.
Filmways Reports Highest
Third Quarter Since '69
LOS ANGELES — Richard L. Bloch,
chairman of the board, Filmways, Inc.. announced
company earnings for the third
quarter, 1973. were the highest recorded
for the like period since 1969. He also noted
that it marks the third consecutive quarter
of increased earnings for Filmways.
Filmways reported net income of $731.-
000 or 32 cents per share for nine months
ended May 31. compared with net income
of $268,000 or 7 cents for the nine months
ended May 31. 1972. Net income for the
third quarter increased to $269,000 from
$26,000 or 12 cents versus a loss of 1 cent
per share for the prior year. Per share date
is
based on average shares outstanding after
provision for preferred dividends for the
respective
periods.
Houston Festival Features
Films From 1930 to '50s
HOL.srON— Housioncon '73. a four-day
lestival for film buffs, comic book collectors
and others interested in pop nostalgia from
the 30s. '40s and '.SOs. was held here June
21-24 at the Marriott Motor Hotel.
The convention, sponsored by the Houston
Comic Book Collectors Ass'n. was open
to the public and featured 25 feature-length
films and movie serials, dealers selling comic
books, fan magazines and a variety of movie
memorabilia and personal appearances by
many of the people involved in the days
of thrills and adventures.
Among the guests were Kirk Alyn, the
"Superman" of the movies; William Benedict,
who portrayed "Whitey" in the series
of "Bowery Boys" films; Dave Sharpe, one
of Hollywoods finest stuntmen, and William
Witney, who directed scores of serials for
Republic Studios and many of Roy Rogers'
B-westerns.
On Thursday and Friday nights there
were lectures and panel discussions by Fred
Fredricks, artist of the "Mandrake the Magician,"
comic strip; Jim Harmon, author
of "The Great Radio Heroes." Alan Barbour,
author of several film anthology books
and a number of other actors, artists and
authors.
There were two screening rooms for films
in operation from I to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Among the films shown were "Abbott
and Costello Meet Frankenstein," "Adventures
of Captain Marvel" (Serial), "Animal
Crackers" (Marx Bros.). "Beast from 20,000
Fathoms," "Carnival of Souls." "Dick
Tracy's G-Men" (serial). "Dick Tracy's Return)
(serial). Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
(Fredric March), "Forbidden Plant." "Jungle
Gold," (Rocky Lane). "The Lone Ranger
Rides Again" (serial). "Mad Love" (Peter
Lorre), "Man Who Could Work Miracles"
(H. G. Wells fantasy), "Murder Over New
York" (Chariie Chan), "Perils of Noyoka"
(serial). "Sakima and the Masked Marvel."
"Scariet Claw" (Sherlock Holmes). "Tarzan
and His Mate." "Treasure of Sierra Madre"
(Humphrey Bogart). "Twilight in the Sierras"
(Roy Rogers). "Werewolf of London."
•When Worids Collide." "Serial Sampler."
"Television Sampler" and "Cartoon Sampler."
'Dillinger' Is in 197 Spots;
Record Advance Demand
HOLLYWOOD— .American International's
"Dillinger" opened in 197 situations
nationally last week, with several hundred
additional bookings to follow as soon as
prints come from the laboratory.
"Dillinger" was premiered in Dallas June
19 and was given a gala special civic opening
in Oklahoma City June 20. .Advance
exhibitor demand for this Warren Oates-
Bcn Johnson-Michelle Phillips-Cloris Leachman
crimography is reported the greatest
in AIP's 20-year-history.
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11

Carrols Schedules Opening
Of Two Triplex Theatres
SYRACUSE. N.Y.—David J. Connor,
director of the theatre division of Carrols
Development Corp.. based in Syracuse, has
announced plans for opening triple-theatre
complexes in major shopping centers now
being developed in Fayetteville. N. Y.. a
suburb of Syracuse, and Pensacola. Fla.
Both are scheduled to open in the fall of
1974.
In Fayetteville. in the new Fayetteville
Mall, Carrols will construct a three-screen
complex, each auditorium seating 500 patrons.
The mall will be anchored by Sears
and Sibleys.
In the University Mall in Pensacola. Carrols
will continue its announced Florida
expansion with the opening of a
triple-theatre
complex, each theatre having 350 seats.
Sears Roebuck and J. C. Penney will be
dominant stores in this mall.
Carrols also is negotiating for a triplescreen
complex that would open in the
spring of 1975 in the Volusia Mall. Daytona
Beach, being developed by Edward I.
DeBartelo. Inc.
Equipment for these theatres will be semiautomated,
requiring only one projectionist
for each complex. A single concession area
will serve each group of theatres. Design.
as in all recent Carrols Theatres, will be
by the New Jersey-based interior design
firm of Pearlmutter. Snyder & Hasset.
With the scheduled openings this summer
of theatres in Bradenton, Florida and Odessa,
Texas, Carrols will operate a total of
70 screens.
CALENDAR
Peak 'Superchick' Grosses
Reported by Crown Int'l
HOLLYWOOD—N e w t o n P. Jacobs,
president of Crown International Pictures,
reports that "Superchick" in its first week
of 129 openings the film has grossed $508,-
000. This, according to Jacobs, makes it
the biggest grosser Crown has had in its
Mth-year history.
Opening territories include Philadelphia.
Boston. Seattle, San Francisco. Cincinnati
and Denver. Joyce Jillson stars in the title
role. John Burrows produced, Ed Forsyth
directed, and Marilyn J. Tenser was executive
producer.
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With 19 films scheduled to roll in July,
production starts for the month are slightly
above the 14 in June and the 15 for July
1972. Six films from majors and 13 from
independents are reported in this month's
lineup.
WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS
The Bears and I. Producer Winston
Hibler announced that cameras are ready
to roll on this outdoor adventure drama to
be filmed in the remote Chilko Lake area
of British Columbia, Canada. Bernard Mc-
Eveety, who recently teamed with Hibler
on "One Little Indian," will direct the film.
John Whedon wrote the screenplay, based
on a novel by Robert Franklin Leslie.
PARAMOUNT
Coon Skin. A BAR Production for
Paramount
Pictures, this contemporary fulllength
animated and live-action feature was
written and is directed by Ralph Bakshi,
who wrote and directed the highly successful
animated film. "Fritz the Cat." The
producer is Albert S. Ruddy. Locations are
Los Angeles and Stockton.
UNITED ARTISTS
Mixed Company. A Hollywood location
was set for this film to be produced and
directed by Mel Shavelson. The screenplay
is by Shavelson and Mort Lachman.
Thunderbolt & Lightfoot. Mike Cimeno
will direct this Malpaso production
from his own script. The producer is Bob
Daley. George Kennedy will star with Clint
Eastwood and the film will be lensed entirely
on location in Montana.
UNIVERSAL
Drabble. Based on a
novel, "Seven Days
to a Killing," by Clive Egleton and a screenplay
by Leigh Vance. Zanuck/ Brown Company's
production will be produced and directed
by Don Siegel. Michael Caine, Donald
Pleasant, and Janet Suzman are already
on location in London, rehearsing their
roles.
WARNER BROS.
Tales From Beyond The Grave. Producers
Max Rosenberg and Milton Subotsky
are filming this color picture, based on four
stories by R. Chetwynd-Hayes and a screenplay
written by Robin Clarke and Raymond
Christlou. In his first directorial assignment
will be Kevin Connor. This contemporary
horror movie stars Peter Cushing
and David Warner.
INDEPENDENTS
L. Q. JAF Productions
A Bov AND His Dog. A science-fiction
bestseller adaptation starring Jason Robards
is set to go July 1 on location. Producer
Alvy Moore also plays a part in the film.
Director L. Q. Jones wrote the screenplay
By SYD CASSYD
about an underground city after a devastating
war and the relationship that develops
between a boy and his dog who are alienated
from the rest of society that remains after
the catastrophe. Other starrers are Don
Johnson. Susan Benton, Helene Winston,
C harles McGraw. Hal Baylor. Ron Feinberg,
Mike Rupert. Don Carter. Michael
Hershman and Tiger, the dog.
Lasky-Carlin Productions
Bikini Bandits. Three female detectives
attacking the Mafia is the subject of this
film. The screenplay is by Ma.xwell Harris.
Ed Carlin is the producer; the director has
not been set yet. The film will be released
through Premiere Releasing Organization.
Lisa Films
The Alaska Story. Doug McClure has
been signed by producer Carl Spiehs to star
in this film, directed by Harold Reindel and
being lensed in Yugoslavia and the Austrian
Alps"^
Mort Briskin Productions
Framed. New Orleans is the location for
this action story behind prison walls. John
Michael Hayes did the screenplay from the
book being published in May by G.P. Putnam
and Sons. The producer is Mort Briskin
and director is Phil Karlson. Joe Don Baker
is set to star.
Mulberry Square Productions
Benji. This is a dog story to be filmed
in Dallas with Joe Camp as producer and
director.
Omni Productions
Black Samson, White Dei ii ah. This is
the first feature from Omni, a newly formed
production and distribution company. Producer
Daniel B. Cady wrote the original
story and signed Warren Hamilton jr. to
write the screenplay. Production begins on
location in Los Angeles July 9.
Penelope Productions, Inc.
Slams. Former Cleveland football star
Jim Brown is the star in this action drama
which follows the exploits of a prisoner
and his fight against the penal system.
Jonathan Kaplan will make his directorial
debut with producer Gene Corman. The
screenplay w.as written by Richard L.
Adams. Bob Harris, Judy Pace and Frank
De Kova have been selected to join Brown
in key roles. Los Angeles locations .uc
planned.
Ron Phillips/Sandler Film Production
Funny Car Summer. Jack Yopp. executive
producer, is pairing with Ron Phillips
as co-producer and director of this independent
production aimed at the drag film
market. It's the story of a man who builds
and races "funny cars" and the idea was
developed by 12-year-old Alex Phillips.
Sanford Howard Production
The Church Street Cruisers. Producer
Robert L. Rosen and director William Graham
are searching New York for pros and
non-pros to fill the roles in this story of a
16-ycar-old black leader of a street gang
which tracks down a cop-killer. Sandy Howard
is executive producer. Original screenplay
is by Jack De Witt and Joe Greene.
Shooting begins in Galveston. Texas July 9
and then moves to Studio Center here in
August to complete production.
Soopcr Dooper Fillunis Inc.
The Giddy-Up Gang. Shooting starts in
Culver City on this production. Robert V.
Barron is producer and director. He has
signed Michael Keller, Christian Anderson.
Richard Kiel. Frank Delfino, Pat Houtchens.
Mark Logan. Bill Oberlin. Edie
Donahoe. Sadie Delfino and others.
Spangler-Joiley Productions
A Knife for the Ladies. Spangler/
JoUey Productions, Inc., in association with
Bryanston Pictures, Inc., of New York, is
now shooting this western at Old Tucson.
Set in Mescal, Ariz., around 1880. the stars
are Jack Elam. Jeff Cooper. Ruth Roman.
Gene Evans and John Kellogg. Larry Spangler
will direct as well as co-produce with
Stan Jolley. David Hume, quarterback for
the Nebraska Huskers. may get a role. The
original screenplay, written by George
Arthur Brown, was based on an original
story by Robert Shelton.
Steckler Enterprises
The Chickenhawks. Ray Dennis Steckler
will produce, direct and star in this production,
with John Harris as associate producer.
Other cast members are Richard Hill,
Richard Rymland. Carolyn Brandt, Clement
Von Franckenstein, Debbie Raymond, Ron
Haydock, Jason Wayne and Rick Stewart.
United American Pictures, Ltd.
Pageant. Set to go to Toronto. Vancouver
and Las Vegas, this film also features
the Harris/ Steckler team. John C.
Harris produces with Sydney Niekirk and
Sid Green as associate producers. Camera
director is Louis Horvath. Steckler is production
manager. Screenplay was written by
Suzanne Vegas and Don Prouty. The cast
includes Suzanne Vegas. Clement Von
Franckenstein. Lillian Langtree. JoElla
Udy, John P. Barrymore. Ben Gula. Annette
Suzor, Jane Hodge. Jerry O'Ferrcll. Forrest
Duke and Mark Tan.
Mirisch Corp. Starts Lensing
'Harr'v Spikes' in Madrid
'Harry Spikes," new Mirisch Corp. production
for United .Artists release, went before
the cameras in Madrid June 12
with Walter Mirisch producing and Richard
Fleischer directing. Lee Marsin heads the
cast which includes Gary Grimes. Ron
Howard. Charlie Martin Smith and Noah
Beery jr. ... A sexy actress part in "The
Revenge of Dr. Death." the AIP film now
in production, is filled by Linda Hayden.
the 19-ycar-oId daughter of Spurling Motor's
board chairman.
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BOXOFFICE
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cities the Pictures with five listed. 20 key checked. fewer than engagements are not As new runs
are reported, ratings are added and averages revised. Computation is in terms of percentage in
to relation normal grosses as determined by the theatre managers. With 100 per cent as "normal,"
the figures show the gross ratings above or below that mark. (Asterisk * denotes combination bills.)
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This Month in Albany
ALBANY. N.Y.— Pclil C'inc 1 ;ind 2 will
open this month in the former Lum"s Restaurant
Building. 810 Central Ave., it was
announced by Joseph Papa, president of
TEI Enterprise Corp. TEI is headquartered
in Brooklyn. N.Y.
The twin mini will offer continuous
movies from 10 a.m. and Papa said the
theatres will feature "regular commercialgrade
films."
Papa, who said he also owned theatres in
Michigan and New Jersey, said he chose to
lease the Albany location because it "was
available and looked like a good spot."
Pa. Legislature Attempts
To Ban 'Obscene' Movies
HARRISBURG. PA.—Senate Bill 737,
which would amend state statutes specifically
prohibiting obscene motion pictures
and provide for injunctions for obscenity
offenses, before the Senate judiciary committee
for six weeks, then released to the
floor, was considered initially June II and
a few days ago unanimously was passed
48-0.
Sponsored by Austin J. Murphy and five
other state senators, the bill seeks to correct
legal problems that led the Pennsylvania
Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional
the commonwealth's obscene movie law two
years ago. This measure would outlaw the
showing of nudity, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic
abuse. A new section would require
courts to hold hearings within five
days on preliminary injunctions to stop the
showing of a particular film. The judge
would be given another five days to issue a
decision.
The judiciary committee in the Senate
inserted an amendment banning the destruction
of the film until the preliminary injunction
was made permanent and all review
rights exhausted. Once a court grants an
injunction against a picture, it would be
required to hold a hearing within five days
to determine if the injunction should be lifted.
The bill was sent to the state House of
Representatives. (Lx)cal standards will govern
obscenity, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
the day that the Pennsylvania Senate passed
the Murphy proposal.)
The Pennsylvania House twice defeated
measures to lower the age for drinking from
21 to 18, then to 19.
Another bill to establish an "off-track"
betting system in the commonwealth and
curb illegal gambling was introduced in the
Senate. Another Senate bill. No. 974. would
legalize bingo, this being before the state
government committee. In the House are
more bills supporting the return of Memorial
Day in the state to May 30 and another
proposal would amend laws authorizing special
harness racing permits with pari-mutuel
wagering, this being in the hands of the
agriculture and daily industries committee.
BOXOFFICE July 1973
'Lost Tango in Poris Rotes No. 7
Among NY First Runs in 21st Week
NEW YORK—Last Tango in Paris,"
aided by the U. S. Supreme Court, rose to
a 710 in its 21st week at Trans-Lux East,
solidly number one for the time being.
Also
rising was the perennial second-place entry,
"High Rise," 51.S for the 13th week at the
World. Debuting at the Baronet. "A Touch
of Class" was a stylish 50.5 in third position.
Fourth came "Paper Moon." scoring a
fifth-round 395 at the Coronet. "Coffy
moved from fourth to fifth spot, averaging
385 for the second week at the Penthouse
(370) and RKO 86th Street Twin I (400).
George Segal struck paydirt again as "Blume
in Love" began its run at the Tower East
with a 380 round, good for sixth spot.
Just below the top winners were "The
Hireling." 370, second week. 68th Street
Playhouse, and "O Lucky Man," 320.
second week. Cinema I. "Shaft in Africa"
earned high marks in its opening stanza at
three houses.
(Average Is 100)
Baronet A Touch of Closs (Emb) 505
Beekmon Stote of Siege (Cinema 5), lOfh wk. .195
Cinema I O Lucky Mon (WB), 2nd wk 320
Cinerama ShoH in Africo (MGM) 270
Columbia II—Godspell (Col), 14th wk 140
Coronet Paper Moon (Para), 5th wk 395
Criterion Super Fly T. N. T. (Pora), 2nd wk 210
DeMille Girls Are for Loving (Cont'l), 5th wk. . . 40
East 59th Street 2 Shaft in Africo (MGM) 150
86th Street East A Worm December (NGP)
5th wk 155
Fine Arts A Doll's House (Para), 5th wk 130
Juliet Super Fly T. N. T. (Para), 2nd wk 120
Juliet II—Super Fly T. N. T. (Para), 2nd wk 170
National A Warm December (NGP), 5th wk. . . .140
New Yorker Jonathan (New Yorker Films),
2nd wk 120
Pans Money, Money, Money (NGP), ) 3th wk. . . 80
Penthouse Coffy (AlP), 2nd wk 370
RKO 86th Street Twin I Coffy (AlP), 2nd wk. . .400
RKO 86th Street Twin II Shott in Africa (MGM) 370
68th Street Playhouse The Hireling iCol),
2nd wk 370
Sutton The Last of Sheila (WB), 2nd wk 310
34th Street East Interval (Emb), 2nd wk 190
Tower East Blume in Love (WB) 380
Trons-Lux East Lost Tango in Poris (UA),
21st wk 710
World High Rise (Mature), 1 3th wk 515
"Gorgeous Kid' Highest
Baltimore Film at 225
BALTIMORE—"Such a Gorgeous Kid
Like Me" outraced all other first-run products
playing here, posting a solid 225 second
week at the Playhouse Theatre. Two other
second-week features, "Images" and "Money,
Money, Money," rated 175 and 150,
respectively.
5 West—Money, Money, Money (NGP), 2nd wk. .150
Liberty I, Glen Burnie Mall ^The Legend of Boggy
Creek (SR), 2nd wk 100
Liberty II, Colony, Potterson Cohill, United
States Marshall (WB) 80
Playhouse Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (Col),
2nd wk 225
Senator ^Thc Doy of the Jockol (Univ), 5th wk. .110
7 East Imoges (Col), 2nd wk 175
"Super Fly T.N.T.' Rates
180 in Buffalo First
BUFFALO—-Super Fly T.N.T.", new on
the Buffalo scene, knocked off an excellent
180 that put it at the head of the Barometer
for the period. Deadlocked for second high
at 140 were two other newcomers— "Scarecrow"'
at Holiday 2 and "Mean Mother"" at
the Teck.
Amherst— Lost Tongo in Poris (UA), 7th wk 100
Buffalo— Supcrfly T. N. T. Para; 180
Evans The Day of the Jackal (Poro), 125
5th wk.
Holidoy
The Last Ten Days (Pora),
Hitler:
5th wk 130
Holidoy 2 Scarecrow WB, 140
Holidoy 3 Sisters
6—A Doll's
Kensington—Godspell
Alp
House
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120
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Holidoy 2nd wk
Maple Forest Tristonio J' 2nd 125
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Plozo North The Horrod Experiment ICRC),
3rd wk 120
Teck—Mean Mother (SR) 140
NMT Sells NJ Twin Mini
To Hunt's for $150,000
PHILADLLI'HIA— An equipped twin
mini-theatre in the Rio .Mall Shopping
Center. Rio Grande, N.J.. has been sold to
Hunt's Theatres of Wildwood. N.J.. by
Philadelphia-based National Mini-Theatres.
Total purchase price of the houses, which
are subject to a 20-year lease at the shopping
center, was $150,000. according to
Sidney H. Ellis. NMT president.
The theatres, with connected 322-seat
auditoriums, were opened by Hunt's June
14. Ellis stated that the sale reflects National
Mini-Theatres' decision to emphasize
locations in other areas. The firm presently
operates four twin minis, having opened a
facility May 23 in the Cinnaminson Mall
Shopping Center, Cinnaminson, N.J.
Hunt's, Ellis said, is one of the foremost
entertainment organizations in the state of
New Jersey and a prominent operator of
motion picture theatres for many years.
Brut Productions Retains
Guttman & Peon, Moses
NEW YORK— Brut Productions has retained
Guttman and Pam. Ltd.. Los Angeles,
and the Charles A. Moses Co.. New
York, to supervise all institutional and
product promotion for the entertainment
firm's film, television, recording and music
activities, it was announced by George
Barrie, president of Brut and Faberge, Inc.
The two public relations firms, which
handled production publicity on the initial
three Brut film projects, "A Touch of
Class," "Night Watch" and "Book of Numbers,"
are currently overseeing relea.se promotion
on the three films as well as production
publicity on Laurence Harvey's
"Welcome to Arrow Beach." the latest Brut
production.
Nina Broad Joins Columbia
As Creative Executive
NEW YORK— Nin.i Broad has been
named creative and literary executive for
Columbia Pictures in the East, it was announced
by Peter Guber. vice-president in
charge of U.S. production for the company.
Miss Broad had been a.ssociate director of
subsidiary rights for Simon and Schuster.
A graduate of Queens College, she worked
towards a masters degree in film and
television at the University of California in
Los Angeles. While on the coast, she was
associated with the Ziegler-Ross Agency.

B R O A D W Ay
piLM PRODUCTION in Manhattan increased
June 25 when two crime
stories. "Serpico" and "Crazy Joe," began
filming. Both movies will be shot throughout
the city and in surrounding areas on
schedules which will encompass most of
the summer and both are Dino de Laurentiis
productions.
"Serpico," a de Laurentiis presentation
for Paramount, stars A! Pacino in the true
story of the New York City detective who
helped expose corruption among members
of the force. Waldo Salt's screenplay is
based on Peter Maas' current best-selling
book. Sidney Lumet is directing and Martin
Bregman producing on an 11 -week schedule.
Tony Roberts, who just closed on
Broadway in "Sugar" (the musical version
of "Some Like It Hot"), co-stars.
"Crazy Joe," which de Laurentiis is to
release through Columbia, stars Peter
Boyle as Joe. Lewis Carlino's screenplay,
based on a story by Nicholas Gage, deals
with organized crime in the city today.
Carlo Lizzani is directing a cast which will
include Eli Wallach, Luther Adler, Rip
Torn and black star Fred Williamson. The
nine-week schedule calls for locations in
Long Island City, Astoria and the West
Bronx. First day of filming took place at
an abandoned pier at the foot of Huron
Street in Brooklyn.
•
The fifth annual New York Variety Club
Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday,
August 7, at the Inwood Country Club.
Inwood. N.Y. Bernard Myerson, chief barker
of Tent 35, said that a round-robin
tennis tournament will take place at the
same time on the club's two courts. Cochairmen
of the event are John J. Burlinson
jr. and Jerry Sunshine.
Reservations for the golf and tennis
competitions can be made through the Variety
Club office. 247-5588, at 1251 Sixth
Ave. Participants will be limited to 180
golfers and 16 tennis players.
•
"Godspell," approaching its fourth month
at Columbia II, has initiated a new admission
policy for the summer. Prices are now
$2.50, Monday through Friday until 5 p.m..
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and $3 evenings, weekends and holidays.
Children under 12 are being charged $1.50
at all times, while senior citizens will have
their cards honored until 5 p.m. weekdays.
A Lansbury/ Duncan/ Beruh production
for Columbia Pictures. "Godspell" was directed
by David Greene from the awardwinning
musical hit. Stephen Schwartz wrote
the songs and the film was made entirely
in New York City.
•
Roger Moore, the new James Bond, was
in New York recently to launch the world
premiere of "Live and Let Die" as a Red
Carpet attraction June 27. Known primarily
as "The Saint" on TV, Moore spoke
to the press here before departing for more
of the same in Chicago and Los Angeles,
where the United Artists release has been
booked.
•
Mort Abrahams, executive
vice-president
for the American Film Theatre, arrived
from London and then left for Los Angeles
on company business. In London, he was
present for final shooting on "Butley."
His West Coast activities invoice post-production
work on other projects: "The Iceman
Cometh," "Rhinoceros" and "Luther."
•
Herbert A. Allen jr.. president of Allen
& Co., has been elected a director of Columbia
Pictures Industries.
•
Budd Rogers, general sales manager of
Continental, has left his New York office
for a two-week stay in Los Angeles. He's
meeting with the company's West Coast
sales representatives and circuit heads on
"Girls Are for Loving" and "Ten From
Your Show of Shows." Continental is the
motion picture distribution division of the
Walter Reade Organization.
•
The Stanley Kramer production of "Oklahoma
Crude" for Columbia Pictures, starring
George C. Scott, Fare Dunaway, John
Mills and Jack Palance, will have its New
York premiere Tuesday (3) at the Loews
State /, Loews' Orpheum, Columbia I and
Columbia showcase presentation theatres
throughout the metropolitan area.
•
"The New York Experience." a new
multiple-screen entertainment that surrounds
the audience with sights, sounds and multisensory
special effects, is scheduled to open
in late summer in a new theatre in Rockefeller
Center's McGraw-Hill Building at
49th Street and Avenue of the Americas,
New York City. The story of New York
City, presented with life-like realism, is
the theme of this first major theatrical entertainment
attraction to open in Rockefeller
Center since Radio City Music Hall more
than 40 years ago. It is a Trans-Lux/ Bing
Crosby presentation.
•
"Sleuth," which was nominated for four
Academy Awards, opened Friday, June 29,
at 47 showcase theatres in the New York
metropolitcm area, including the Gramercy,
Cine Malibu and Academy of Music theatres
in Manhattan. "Sleuth," starring Sir
Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, is a
Palomar Pictures International production
for 2Uth Century-Fox release.
•
For those who prefer the city to the
beaches or suburbs on the Fourth of July,
the Museum of Modern Art is beginning its
lengthy salute to Warner Bros.' 50th anniversary
that day with "Yankee Doodle
Dandy" (1942), starring James Cagney as
George M. Cohan. The tribute will include
some 207 features, silent and sound, plus
cartoons, trailers and shorts before the final
show November 18.
•
Warner Bros, star Tamara Dobson,
model who plays "Cleopatra Jones," arrived
from Los Angeles for the world premiere
of the film Wednesday (4) at the
DeMille and 34th Street East theatres. The
title role player in Warners' "O Lucky
Man!", Malcolm McDowell, was in town
for two days following a seven-city tour on
behalf of the film. The actor then returned
to London.
•
The Silent Comedy Film Festival, seen
last Christmastime on WNET, is being rebroadcast
by the station every Sunday at
6 p.m. All 26 stations in the Eastern Educational
Network, which extends as far
south as Florida, are showing the series.
Hosted by Herb Graff, the festival features
various celebrities discussing the merits of
silent comedies. The films of Keaton,
Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Charley Chase
and many others are presented. Guests include
William K. Everson, Walter Kerr,
Adolph Green, Leonard Maltin, Don Koll
and BoxoFFiCE reporter John Cocchi.
•
"A Touch of Class." establishing boxoffice
records in its American premiere at
the Baronet, added the Little Carnegie June
29 to accomodate the audiences. George
Segal and Gtenda Jackson star in the A vco
Embassy-Brut Productions comedy.
•
In the magazines: The July issue of
Gallery Magazine features "The Fabulous
50s" by Andrew Herz, third article of the
late author to be published in recent months.
The films and TV programs of the '50s
figure prominently in the piece, which has
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a number of trivia questions about celebrities
of that era.
•
From Tuesday (3) through September 13,
Manhattanites in the Bryant Park and city
hall areas will be able to enjoy free noontime
performances of popidar music. Dixieland,
jazz and Latin rhythms will be featured
at the locations every Tuesday and
Thursday. Handling publicity for the concerts
is Dick Moore & Associates, public
relations firm headed by the former actor.
•
The Elgin Cinema, cashing in on the
Watergate hearings, is double-billing two
films which poke fun at the government.
Beginning Wednesday (11). the theatre has
"Richard" (1972) starring Richard M. Dixon
in a devastating satire on the President,
and "Dr. Strangelove" (1963), the doomsday
comedy starring Peter Sellers in three
roles. The latter film is being singled out
as an unintentional caricature of Dr. Henry
Kissinger. The press release on the program
is very tongue-in-cheek.
•
Openings: Jime 27 saw the arrival of
Jacques Tati's "Playtime" at the Festival
and Charles Chaplin's "Monsieur Verdoux"
(1947) at the Paris. "Comclor (1967) came
back Sunday (1) at the Plaza.
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"Operation Leontine" opened June 28.
Other bookings there are "Diary of a Shinjukii
Burglar," Thursday (5): "Prison
Guard," Thursday (12); Satyajit Ray's "The
Adversary." Thursday (19), and "The Blood
of the Condor," Thursday (26).
•
Showcases: June 27, "The Man Who
Loved Cat Dancing" (first run); "Live and
Let Die" (world premiere); Disney's double
bill "Charley and the Angel" (first run)
and "Cinderella"; "Money Money Money";
"The Mack," and "The Naked Countess."
BUFFALO
prontier Amusement Corp., 505 Pearl, is
distributing "Fun and Games," an Audubon
film, in this area. The company is
busy these days booking various circuits.
Mannie A. Brown, president, is a real veteran
distributor, having been in the industry
approximately 60 years. At one time he was
manager of the Paramount exchange here.
Mannie started in the industry in Toronto,
Ont.
William S. Allen, a 37-year Eastman
Kodak employee in Rochester and sales
manager in that firm's consumer markets
division since 1968, has been promoted to
assistant general manager of CMS in the
marketing division of the Canadian photographic
division. He resides in Irondequoit.
Bernard WojtkowskI, formerly of this
city's Jaycees and an avid buff concerning
the life and career of President Cleveland,
has prc-ented a full-length motion picture
dealing with a portion of Cleveland's first
term in the White House to Mrs. Patricia
Bulan, president of the Grand Island Historical
Society. It is widely known that
Grover Cleveland began his political career
in this area.
We ran across an old Shea Theatres ad
othjr day which was interesting. It was entitled
"Convincing Proof That You'll Always
Find Buffalo's Best Pictures in Shea
Theatres." It went on to declare that "every
one of the year's ten best pictures, as selected
by the nation's critics in the 23rd
annual Film Daily poll, were shown first
in Buffalo on a Shea screen." They were:
"Going My Way," "Song of Bernadette,"
"Since You Went Away," "Madame Curie,"
"Dragon Seed," "White Cliffs of Dover,"
"Gaslight." "A Guy Named Joe," "The
Story of Dr. Wassell" and "Lifeboat." Said
the ad, "So whenever you're undecided, go
to a Shea theatre. There's one near your
home." We don't know how old the ad is
but there now are no more Shea theatres
The buildings Ihal rcniLiin arc opcralcd bs
other companies."
other day to introduce the latest venture of
his 79 years—English-style fish and chips.
He visited all the Treacher locations in
Kodak Town. But when lunchtime came,
he didn't sample his own product . . . Joseph
P. Garvey, general manager. Holiday Theatres,
when he showed "Scarecrow" at Holiday
2, tied in with the Delta Sonic carwashes
in town. The former used panels in
the large newspaper ads, as well as lobby
displays and screen credit, and the latter
used large electrically illuminated signs in
front of all their establishments. A midnight
show was involved and guest tickets to the
theatre were handed out. The panel in the
ads read: "The prospective owners of
Maxy's Delta Sonic carwash, Buffalo." The
"propective owners" referred to was a photo
of Gene Hackman and Al Pacino.
Louis Impellitter, 92, an area musician
since the turn of the century, is dead after
a long illness. He resided in Kenmore. Impellitter
played trumpet in many area theatre
orchestras. His son Vincent is the president
of Local 92 of the American Federation of
Musicians. Impellitter was a lifelong member
of the union.
Gerald Attenson of North Tonawanda has
pleaded innocent to an obscenity charge before
City Judge Robert A. Buttel. The judge
has set Thursday (5) as the trial date for
Attenson, manager of the Fine Arts Theatre,
663 Main St., and Jabdor, doing business
as Fine Arts Theatre, which also has been
charged. An innocent plea has been entered
for the company. Detective Joseph Scinta
has charged that an alleged film depicting
"explicit and abnormal sexual acts" was
shown in the theatre,
Leon Lowenthal, the senior station manager
in local radio, is leaving the city to
become vice-president and general manager
of WKRC and WKRQ-FM, the Taft Broadcasting
flagship radio stations in Cincinnati.
Lowenthal has been vice-president and general
manager of stations WGR and WGRQ-
FM for many years, the Taft outlets here.
Bill Irwin, general sales manager of WGR
and WGRQ-FM, has succeeded Lowenthal
Radio of Fredonia, which was
sold only a month ago, has been heavily
damaged by fire. The station now is owned
by Cheoctin Broadcasting of Washington,
DC.
Osibisi, the rock music band, will write
and play the music for "Super Fly T.N,T.'
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NORTH JERSEY
^he initial reaction in the North Jersey area Artists. He has managed the Pompton
from exhibitors regarding the recent Lakes house for the past 17 years. In assuming
Supreme Court ruling, which places the
the managership of both houses.
matter of defining obscenity in the hands Bateson
Joseph
announced
Purwin as assistant
the appointment
manager at
of
the
of local and state governments, was hardly
Colonial and Kathleen Corter as assistant
optimistic. But. it seemed to fall into a "let's
wait and see" category. Numerous motion at the Wayne. Purwin, who resides in nearby
Paquannock, formerly had been a relief
picture houses in the North Jersey area
feature what is termed "hard-core" X-rated
films as a regular policy. Many other houses
present regular X-rated shows on occasion
and almost all exhibitors claim that the
X-rated pictures, both the controversial ones
and the noncontroversial. are a dependable
source of steady income. Some area exhibitors,
who did not wish to be named, feel
that if the new court rulings are put into
practice on a large-scale level, it will cause
the permanent closing of several indoor
houses in North Jersey. Theatres in this
area which feature a steady diet of X-rated
films include the Little and Treat theatres,
both in Newark; the Capitol and Montauk.
both in Passaic: Little Cinema 2 in Wayne;
Royal Art in Irvington; Strand in Keyport;
Grant-Lee in Palisades Park, and many
others. Communities which have witnessed
organized protests against the showing of
X-rated films in their towns during the past
few years include Livingston. Wayne. Upper
Montclair and several others.
Robert Bateson, manager of UA's Colonial
in Pompton Lakes, has been named
as manager of the circuit's Wayne in Wayne,
in addition to his post at the Colonial. Bateson
succeeds Frank Nardiello, who recently
resigned and left the industry. Nardiello had
managed the Wayne House for the past four
years. A 32-year veteran with Fabian Theatres,
Bateson had operated the Colonial
prior to its takeover last February by United
manager for DeVisser Theatres, having
started with them as an usher at the Cinema
23 in Cedar Grove. Miss Corter has been
at the Wayne house for the past two years
as a cashier.
General Cinema has reopened its Morris
Hills Cinema as the Morris Hills Twin cinemas
1 and 2. The house had been closed for
several months, while undergoing the transformation
into a dual operation. Each unit
now seats 500. whereas the former theatre
had seated 1.008. Reopening attractions
were "Tom Sawyer" at Twin 1 and "Scarec-ow"
at Twin 2. Mrs. Kathleen Rusmack
is the manager of the twin operation, assisted
by Mrs. Peal Chen.
Marilyn Chambers, star of the controversial
X-rated motion picture "Behind the
Green Door," appeared in person the first
two nights of the film's opening at John
Scher's Capitol Cinema in Passaic. Miss
Chambers was on hand both nights in the
theatre lobby to sign autographs and greet
patrons.
The recently reopend State Cinema in
New Brunswick, which has begun featuring
X-rated films as a regular policy, opened
"The Devil in Miss Jones" and, on the first
Friday n'ght of the engagement, featured a
discussion on stage on the topic "Everything
You Always Wanted to Know About
X-rated Movies But Were Afraid to A^k."
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BECK.LEY. W. VA—Gram J. 1 honius
of Oak Hill, who is remodeling ihc old
Playhouse Theatre here, announced that the
converted, modernized structure will of)en
in early August as the Towne Cinema.
Thomas said the building revamping is being
executed in line with the safety and
sanitation standards of the city and the
state.
Thomas, who operates five movie houses
in the area, including the Beckley Theatre,
said the Towne Cinema "will bring the most
important pictures as early as possible" to
Beckley—as early as they are now viewed in
Charleston, W. Va.
Push-back seats are being installed in the
auditorium, with row spacing expanded to
provide more-than-average leg room. The
booth is being equipped with modern projectors.
Capacity of the Towne Cinema will
be approximately 200.
Thomas, who retired two years ago as
principal of the Fayetteville Elementary
School, is in business in partnership with
his son Larry, who presently is associated
with Tri-State Theatre .Service in Cincinnati.
Ohio, a film buying and booking firm.
Thomas said his family had been in exhibition
for 40 years.
Other movie houses operated by Thomas,
in addition to the Beckley Theatre, are the
Oak Hill and King theatres in Oak Hill; the
Groves Theatre in Summersville, and the
Athens Theatre in Athens.
WASHINGTON
TJoy B. White, national NATO president,
will bring to the Mid-.'\tlantic NATO
convention at the Homestead Hotel, Hot
Springs, Va., Sunday (22) through Tuesday
(24), an appraisal of current problems and
guests on pay TV, which will be followed
by a question-and-answer session. James
Velde, vice-president of United Artists, will
be among the film distributing executives in
attendance. Paul Roth, president of NATO
of Virginia and also president of the Roth
Theatres circuit, will preside. Among the
committee chairmen diligently at work are:
Neighborhood Theatres" Morton G. Thalhimer
jr. and Sam Bendheim III. for the
tennis tournament and film distributors, respectively,
Harley Davidson, Independent
Theatres, for product reels and screenings:
Ross Wheeler, Wheeler Films, for the golf
tournament, and co-chairmen for prizes,
Dick Kirsh, Berlo, and Ned Glazer. Roth
Theatres. The convention chairman suggests
that registration and hotel reservations
be made forthwith with Carlton Duffus.
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PITTSBURGH
^rs. Regina Murff has succeeded Sharon
Donahue, resigned, as secretary for
Variety Tent 1. Long active in the Belter
Films Council of the Federation of Women's
Clubs. Mrs. Murff has been as.sociated
with several local theatres handling group
sales for hard-ticket shows . . . Angelo Marino,
retired veteran of the film industry
here, returning from a Florida vacation,
stopped at the North Carolina retirement
home of another local veteran, Eddie Moriarty,
and they enjoyed the few days spent
together . . . Vaudeville returned here for
one night at the civic arena, the sponsor
being the Fraternal Order of Police.
Jules Curley of ADV Agency, was in and
out of a hospital for eyelid surgery. He has
returned to his offset printing plant, which
is a busy place these days turning out theatre
heralds-programs by the hundreds of
thousands.
Associated Theatres prepared for the
opening of Cinema World, four theatres
under one roof and completely automated,
on Route 51 in Pleasant Hills. This circuit
has nine of its city area theatres offering
earlybird bargain matinees. Monday through
Saturday, with all seats $1 until 2 p.m. . . .
"Disney on Parade" will be featured at the
civic arena Thursday through Sunday (26-
29) . . . Cinemette. with headquarters here
in the Fulton Building, soon will be opening
four new theatres, two new ones adjacent to
the Monroeville Mall cinemas. When in
operation late this month, this four-screen
complex will be renamed Cinemette East.
An August opening is planned for this circuit's
twin theatres under construction on
Greentree Road near Cochran Road, this to
be known as Cinemette South.
George Tice's Swapping Center & Flea
Market at the Vogel Brothers' Dublin
Drive-In. Columbus, Ohio, opens Sunday
(8) Ernie Shepherd filled in at the NSS
. . .
depot for Jake Pulkowski when he vaca-
policies of the exhibitor organization, according
to convention chairman Wade Pearson,
toned for a week by attending the National
Neighborhood Theatres' Northern divi-
Open Golf Tournament here at the Oaktoned
sion manager. NATO attorney Martin mont Country Club. Jake takes his next
Newman will address the exhibitors and vacation in the fall. Shepherd also is filling
in during the vacation season at Pittsburgh
Film .Service.
Licensed for showing at Penthouse 2 is
"Where the Boys Are." Also upcoming
there are "Black Heat," first black homosexual
film; "Male Groupie." initial homosexual
musical, and "The Sharpshooters."
combined with 'Fresh Off the Farm."
The Carnegie Cinema offered a midnight
show Junj 22, "The Deadly Bees" and the
very successful locally produced "Night of
the Living Dead" . Stanley is showing
"The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing"
. . . After five weeks at the Kings Court.
"The Harrad Experiment" gave way to "A
Doll's House."
The Bizarre Art triple-billed "What's Behind
the Groupies?", "High Finance" and
"Hungry-Eyed Woman" . Garden
showed "The Passion Seekers" and "Wow.
lis Cindyl" ... "A Touch of Class" is at
the Forum and Encore and the Fulton has
"Emperor of the North" . . . "".Vlary Poppins""
goes into some neighborhood theatres
Wednesday (ID . Mini has "Black
Girl.""
Milton Katselas, a son of a former East
Pittsburgh exhibitor, finds his second-directed
feature "40 Carats"" opening at Rado
City Music Hall. Gene Kelly of th;s city
stars with Liv Ullmann. Milt's first film was
"Butterflies Are Free'" . . . Harry Belafonte.
who grossed SI 02.000 in his week's stay in
Heinz Hall, will re-enact for the movies the
life story of the late Pirate baseball player
Roberto Clemente.
The Warner opened "Jesus Christ Superstar"
but the film "Godspell"" will not be
seen hereabouts this summer . Screen
Guild here has a number of new releases
ready from Boxoffice International, including
"Just the Two of Us,"" "Caged Virgins,"
"The Touchables," "Booby Trap" and
"Mantis in Lace."
"Casey" is showing at the Penthouse 2,
following "'A Deep Compassion," in which
Jim Cassidy appears as the Love God .
"The Flower Thief." a 1961 "beatnik" feature,
will be exhibited Sunday (8) after dark
on the lawn beside the Carnegie Lecture
Hall, this being a free showing in the History
of Film series . . . "Roadside Service""
is licensed for showing at the Art Cinema
Cincinnati office closed and
exhibitors there desiring to do business with
this company may do so through the Cleveland
branch.
The Shadyside opened "Such a Gorgeous
Kid Like Me." replacing "Fat City" . . .
Squirrel Hill was closed June 25 for an invitational
showins of which we have no details.
"The Movies," a two-part, four-hour TV
show, packaging the great scenes from the
screen's outstanding offerings, will be televised
later this season as a fund-raiser for
the Motion Picture & Television Relief
Fund.
Doc Rubin is offering "Beyond All Limits""
at the Art Cinema, following "The Miss
Layed Genii" (the city newspaper titled this
"The Miss Played Genii"") and "Miracle of
Love"" . . . The Fulton opened "Battle for
the Planet of the Apes"" . . . "Live and Let
Die"' is at the Gateway . Press featured
a "Tom Sawyer" coloring contest for
the youngsters . . . Playhouse staff salaries
have been reduced by 30 per cent through
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gchwaber World-Fare Theatres opened its
latest cinemas. Mini-Flicks I and II.
in Pikesville June 21. The twin has one
boxoffice and each auditorium contains 150
seats. Jack Berman, formerly with JF Theatres,
is manager of the dualer . . . Robert
Rappaporfs Timonium Twin opened June
27 in Timonium and JF"s Campus Hills
Twin bowed the same date in Campus Hills
Harundale Cinema I and II, managed
by George Leipold, and the Perring
Plaza Cinema I and II, managed by John
Quinn. officially opened June 20 . . . Tony
Campagna. a student at the University of
Maryland-Baltimore County, majoring in
history, has become the new relief manager
at the Playhouse, a unit in the Schwaber
World-Fare Theatres circuit. He plans a
career in teaching. His uncle, incidentally,
is Joe Liberto. who manages Schwaber's 5-
West.
Bill Faduni, operator for 25 years at the
Patapsco Theatre (R/C circuit), left on a
three-week fishing trip off the coast of
Florida . . . Other news from R/C: Mrs.
Lottie Moore, manager of the Hollywood.
Arbutus, left for a two-week motor tour of
the Midwest . . . The Hiway 13 Drive-In,
located south of Dover, Del., is now open
and operating on a regular commercial run
of film . . . R/C announces its has assumed
the booking of the Chadwick and Plantation
drive-ins in Suffolk, Va.. and is acting in
the same capacity for the Carroll Theatre
in Westminster . . . David Knight. Virginia
area district manager, and his assistant Fred
Rowley have joined Jerry Moore at the
South Theatre in Emporia. Va.. to begin
complete renovations of the South . . . Mrs.
Frances Simpson, office manager at Fredericksburg.
Va., is at home ill. Her co-workers
wish her a very speedy recovery .
Robert Bennett jr. is now associated with
R/C as a full-time accountant.
Town Owens, projectionist at JF"s Hippodrome
Theatre, currently is in the hospital
for the treatment of an ulcer . . . Sam
Douglas is back at work after a month's absence
due to a hernia operation. He is JF"s
boothman at the Regent and does relief
work at the Patapsco Theatre in Brooklyn,
a Tunick house managed by Irwin Cohen,
head of R/C Theatres.
Aaron Goldbloom, formerly relief operator
at Schwaber's Playhouse, has just become
the regular full-time operator at the Mini-
Flicksl and II in Pikesville. Walter Rohobli
is succeeding Goldbloom as rehef operator
at
the Playhouse.
Donald Miller, business agent. MPMO
Local 181; his teenage son Jamie, and Roland
Bruscup. president of MPMO Local
181, made their way to Roland's boat, the
Pelican, anchored at Stoney Creek, to sail
the broad Chesapeake Bay for fishing. Bruscup
had to admit that Jamie caught them
all—a citation yellow perch, some white
perch and one rock.
Jesse Harper jr. is the new branch manager
here of Allied Theatre Equipment Co.
of Maryland. He formerly was in charge
of the Maryland area for RCA. John
Wright currently is in the service and sales
department of this firm . Penman,
veteran layout man for Arcade Press, left
for a week's vacation .
Mike
Davis reports that GCC's York Road Cinema
had a thorough "housecleaning session"
during June. Two new young concessionaires
have joined the cinema—Tracy Smith
and Diane Pecora—on a part-time basis . . .
Bill Muir. until recently assistant manager
of the York Road Cinema, has transferred
as assistant manager of the new Columbia
I and II . . . John Thompson, partner with
his brother Ray in Ray Thompson & Associates,
returned to work June 18 after being
out some time with an ear infection.
From Annapolis comes the news that
Anne Arundel County officials, rejoicing
after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that
allows local jurisdictions more say in determining
what is obscene, are making plans
to "put the heat on" adult X-rated movie
theatres and adult book stores in the county.
Joseph W. Alton jr., the county executive,
said he is considering submitting an ordinance
for the regulation of film and published
materials, if only to give the public
a chance to comment through the hearing
process. "I don't have in mind setting myself
up as the keeper of the public morals."
he stated, "but it's self-evident that these
films and all do not represent the standards
of the local areas."
The operators of the Morris A. Mechanic
Theatre expect to start showing movies next
month in an effort to reduce the mounting
losses which have plagued the Charles Center
showcase in recent years. The Mechanic's
director is Edwin De Rocher. James
and Joseph Nederlander hold a ten-year
lease for the theatre, with three more years
to
go.
WASHINGTON
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Richmond. Va. 23219.
Prosecutor John F. Rudy who. as head of
the grand jury section of the U.S. attorney's
office, has been the area's leader in bringing
into court motion picture operators whose
fare he regarded as "obscene." is pleased
with the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision
against exhibiting sexually explicit films. He
said violators of federal obscenity statutes
have been "on notice" for several months
here, hence would not be given any grace
period . . . Bernard Levy, vice-president of
Trans-Lux Corp.. was in court June 22 before
Judge June Greene as a result of the
circuit's local theatres showing of "Hot Circuit"
and "Distortions of Sexuality." However,
any individual charges in this connection
against Levy will be dropped, according
to Asst. U.S. Atty. Vincent Alto.
Leonid Hych Brezhnev, Soviet Communist
party boss, in his visit with President
Richard Milhous Nixon, seemingly has
brought not only an influx of Russian films
but also Hollywood's new Nordic star, Liv
Ullmann, who attended (escorted by Henry
Kissinger) Brezhnev's dinner for the Nixons
at the Soviet Embassy Thursday evening,
June 21. Miss Ullmann's stop-off here was
basically on behalf of her latest film "40
Carats." which opened Wednesday, June 27.
at six theatres.
Bob Corbett, publicist for F&S Corp..
which owns and operates the Janus twins
and Cerberus 1, 2 and 3, said the Russian
festival is a "smash." "Pyrosmany," seen at
Cerberus 3, according to the Post's Alan M.
Kriegsman. is "like no other I've ever seen
picture is less a connected narrative
than a series of tableaux, each a work of
plastic art." The Star-News' Frank Getlein
wrote: "If you have any taste for the art of
painting reflected in the art of the movie
or for a highly superior working-out of our
contemporary belief in the artist as prophet
— 'Pyrosmany' is a fascinating intellectual
experience."
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Jerry Baker, RKO-Stanley Warner division
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secretary "Kitty" McGlynn . . . Marty Kutncr.
Paramount's division manager, was a
visitor at the local exchange, according to
office manager and chief booker Jack
Howe.
Charles Dcnima, KB The.itres special
event director, was awarded the "Mr. Entertainer
of 1973" award by the Rockville,
Md.. Civitan Club. He is attending, as a
ticlegate, the convention of the Civitan International
Club in Houston, Tex.
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Court Decision 'Not
Helpfur: LA Times
LOS ANGELES—Following the U.S.
Supreme Court ruling June 21 that local
community standards, rather than national
standards, would be applied in determining
whether material is obscene and therefore
not protected by the Constitution, the prestigious
Los Angeles Times commented editorially
on the edict from a non-industry
vantage point.
In a two-column analysis of the potential
impact of the high court's action, which
the Times headlined "The Muddied Waters
of Obscenity," the newspaper said: "The
new Supreme Court decision on obscenity is
not helpful. It fails once again to provide
clearer standards by which unacceptable
sexually explicit materials are to be judged.
And it invites more confusion by providing
that each local community shall have broad
discretion in setting its own standards of
acceptability.
Liked Earlier Approach
"Until this decision, legal action had been
restrained by the earlier court requirement
that, to be found illegal and beyond the
protection of the First Amendment, materials
must be judged prurient and 'utterly
without redeeming social importance.' In
practice,
that has meant that there was only
limited police action and the purveyors of
pornography were left largely free to carry
on their operations so long as they did not
intrude on the unwilling public or offer
their products to minors.
"TTiat had seemed to us a sensible approach,
consonant with the general acceptance
of freedom of sexual activity by consenting
adults within the bounds of reasonable
privacy.
Excesses Were 'Offensive'
"There have been shocking excesses in
the sexual liberation that has been taking
place, excesses that have offended large
segments of the population. There remains
a need for more adequate protection of the
privacy of those who want nothing to do
with pornography, assuring that pornography
will not be forced on the unsuspecting.
But there exist adequate remedies for that,
remedies that avoid the risks of excessive
censorship inherent in leaving to each community
the determination of its standards.
"By its decision, the court attaches an
undeserved consequence to pornography
even while acknowledging that there is no
conclusive proof of a connection between
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^ARREN GATES checks in at American
International Pictures headquarters in
Beverly Hills August 1 for special national
and international telephone interviews about
"Dillinger," in which he plays the title role.
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Pam Grier departed Friday. June 22, on
a personal appearance tour for AIP's
"Scream. Blacula. Scream" and "Coffy."
which already is in release and enjoying excellent
boxoffice results. Her tour includes
Miami. Atlanta. St. Louis. Norfolk. Newport.
Baltimore and Chicago.
•
Gerald J. Leider. president of Warner
Bros. Television, has been elected president
Capra/S-C. Hollywood-based motion picture
and TV development and production
company, has retained Ormond & Nicholson
for public relations and advertising.
•
Brut Productions has retained Guttman
& Pam and the Charles A. Moses Co. to
all supervise institutional and product promotion
for the entertainment firm's film.
TV. recording and music activities.
•
The San Francisco Ballet's new production
of "Cinderella" plays Monday (9)
through Saturday (14) at the Greek Thea-
The creators of the San Francisco American
Folk Arts Festival announced the first
annual Los Angeles American Folk Arts
Festival, to be held at the Great Western
Exhibit Hall October 4-7. The show will be
one of the largest crafts fairs ever held.
•
A 31-year-old prize-winning filmmaker,
who has been a New York City businessman,
a baseball umpire and a college track
letterman. is the recipient of the seventh
Kate and Cole Porter Fellowship in the
Arts at use. William Mauger. now a
Happenings
graduate student in USC's cinema division
in the School of Performing Arts, plans to
pursue a doctoral degree in cinema, with
a minor in architecture, with his $5,000
fellowship. The Porter Award was established
in 1967 through the efforts of USC's
Friends of the Libraries, a support organization.
Funding comes from the family of
the late distinguished composer-lyricist.
•
At the first annual dinner-meeting of the
Beverly Hills Striders (formerly called the
Southern California Striders), Henry N.
Ehrlich, film and TV publicist, was elected
president, succeeding four-time Olympian
Hal Connolly. For the first time in its history,
the Striders now will be open to both
men and women, from the youngster to the
of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society,
succeeding John J. McMahon. vicepresident,
programs. West Coast. NBC Television.
adult masters.
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The Burbank Studios, created over a
John Denver. RCA recording artist whose year ago when Warner Bros, and Columbia
"Rocky Mountain High" album has sold Pictures decided to combine their physical
2.000.000 copies, will introduce a film segment
properties, is the most successful total pro-
to accompany the music from his duction center in the history of the industry.
album at his one-man show at the Universal In the first year of production by Warner
Amphitheatre Monday (9) through Sunday Bros., Columbia and other companies, 486
days of feature shooting. 1,818 days of TV,
(15). Denver is the amphitheatre's premiere
attraction this season. 242 days of commercials, 61 days of videotaping
and additional independent •
shooting
totaling another 230 days have been
logged at TBS.
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The seventh annual installation-cocktail
party for the volunteers of the Motion Picture
& Television Country House and Hospital
Guild was held June 20 in the country
house lounge at
the Woodland Hills facility.
Officers serving their second terms were
installed by Jack E. Staggs, executive director.
Special lifetime memberships were
awarded to Mmes. Robert Flynn of Studio
City; F. D. Smith of North Hollywood;
Albert Todd of North Hollywood; Julius
Rosenkrantz of Sepulveda. and George Bloedel
of Encino. Mrs. W. Welch was awarded
a plaque for her untiring efforts in decorating
the lodge for patients and residents.
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Pacific Title & Art Studio has established
a permanent branch office at the Burbank
Studios, it was announced by Gordon Hubbard,
president and general manager of
Pacific Title, and Robert K. Hagel. general
manager of TBS.
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Harry James and soul artists, the Spinners,
highlight the week of Sunday (8) at
Disneyland.
Plaza in Escondido
Converted to Twin
ESCONDIDO. CALIF.—The Plaza Theatre,
renamed the Plaza 1 and Plaza II following
a $150,000 remodeling project, was
opened to the public Friday night. June 15,
it was announced by Emil Bocok. manager.
Premier screen attractions were "Fiddler on
the Roof" and a double bill comprised of
"Hospital" and "Class of '44."
Capacity now is 357 in one auditorium
and 358 in the other. The Plaza's lobby remains
unchanged. Also unchanged is the admission
price, according to Bocok. Adults
pay $2. student tickets are $1.50 and children
are admitted for 75 cents.
No special reopening ceremonies marked
the unveiling of the newly twinned movie
house.
AIP Screenings Are Begun
At the Mafundi Institute
HOLLYWOOD—The first phase of
American International Pictures' comprehensive
program to facilitate the entry of
blacks and underprivileged youths into all
aspects of motion picture production and
distribution goes into action at once. Double
features from the AIP library will be
screened free at the Mafundi Institute of
Watts beginning at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday
and Thursday during summer vacation.
Other parts of the AIP plan will go into
effect during the next few weeks.
Duane Redfud. a senior at California
State University-Los Angeles, where he is
majoring in film production and photojournalism,
has been engaged to supervise
the showings. Industry representatives will
attend to answer questions.
The address of the institute is 1827 East
103rd St. and further information about the
sessions may be obtained by phoning 564-
4496.
Four-Screen Airer Okayed
LAS VEGAS—The Clark
County Commission
has approved a request made by
Mary Alternburger for a permit to build
a four-screen drive-in on the northeast
corner of Lamb Boulevard and Karen
Avenue.
Riverbank Theatre Building Sold
RIVHRB.'XNK, CALIF.—The Del Rio
Theatre Building at the corner of Third
and Atchison streets has been sold to L. R.
Baylcy, who said the structure would no
longer be used as a movie house. The Del
Rio had been shuttered sever.il monlh^ anJ
equipment had been sold.
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'Paper Moon Takes Over LA No. 1
Barometer Ranking With Lively 535
LOS ANGELES—-Paper Moon" charged
into first place among LA first-run films on
strength of a booming 535 debut at the
Village Theatre. Success of the popular
Paramount release hustled previous leaders
"The Devil in Miss Jones" and "Last Tango
in Paris" to lower rankings, although each
of these rejwrted 400 holdover weeks. A
surprise was "Battle for the Planet of the
Apes," which has been opening to high percentages
in other cities. An average 100 was
reported for its first week here at the Hollywood
Cinema and Beverly.
(Average Is 100)
ABC Century City 2 Tom Sowyer ;UA), 4th wk.. . 65
Avco Cinema Center 2 The Horrod Experiment
(CRC), 4th wk 180
Avco Cinema Center 3, Pontages Hitler: The
Last Ten Days (Poro), 4th wk 65
Brum Scorecrow (WB), 10th wk 110
Cine Cienega The Devil in Miss Jones (SR),
10th
Egy itian Trodcr Horn (MGM)
Arts Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 14th wk
Holly, Avco Cinema Center 1—Love and Poin
(and the Whole Damn Thing) (Col)
Hollywood Scorpio (UA), 2nd wk
Hollywood Cinema, Beverly Battle for the
Planet of the Apes (20th-Fox)
Hollywood Pacific, Plaza Pot Garrett and
Billy the Kid (MGM), 4th wk
Los Angeles Sweet Jesus, Preacher Man
(MGM), 2nd wk
Regent Money, Money, Money (CRC), 6th wk
UA Cinema Center 1— Godspell (Col) 4th wk
UA Cinema Center 2 State of Siege (Cinemo
UA Cinema Center 3 Greoser's Poioce (SR),
2nd wk
Village Paper Moon (Para)
Vine Sisters (AlP); LiMIe Cigars (AlP) .,.
Vogue Theatre of Blood (UA)
'Battle for Planet of the Apes'
Triples Average in Denver
DENVER—"Battle for the Planet of the
Apes," making its debut here at five theatres,
built up a composite 300 percentage
that was high enough to dislodge "Last Tango
in Paris" from the No. 1 grossing spot
here. "Last Tango," top boxoffice film percentagewise
since its arrival at the Aladdin,
fell to 275 in its eighth week. "The Harrad
Experiment" doubled average in its Denver
1 bow and "Coffy" rated 155 at Denver 2.
Aladdin—Last Tango in Paris (UA), 8th wk. . 275
Center—The Hammer of God (SR) 85
Century 21 Closs ot '44 (WB), 10th wk 80
The Legend of
Cherry Creek, Villa Italia
Boggy Creek (SR), 2nd wk 100
Crest Cries and Whispers !SR), 6th wk 85
Denham The Nelson Affoir (Univ), 4th wk 75
The Harrad Experiment (CRC) 200
Denver 2 Coffy (AlP) 1
A Doll's House (Para)
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(20th-Fox) 300
Flick 1 Traffic (Col) 100
North, East Superchick (SR); The Stepmother
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Hitler: The Lost Ten Days
Masked Man Takes Cash
At Ozoner in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CALIF.—After robbing the
night relief manager at the Magnolia Drive-
In in west Riverside Friday night, June 8.
a masked gunman escaped with an undetermined
amount of cash. Police said that Jess
Sellers of Pomona, manager of the underskyer,
told them he received a long-distance
telephone call shortly after 10 p.m.
The caller, he said, asked a number of
questions about movie schedules, etc., and
officers suspect the call was made to divert
the manager's attention. Just as the conversation
was finished. Sellers said a man wearing
a nylon stocking mask and carrying a
revolver entered the boxoffice and demanded
that the evening's receipts be placed in
a bag.
The robber then ordered Sellers to "start
walking" toward the street. As he was walking,
the gunman ran away. Sellers explained.
Janet Suzman to Co-Star
In 'Drabble' for Universal
LONDON—Janet Suzman of the Royal
Shakespeare Co. has been signed by producer-director
Don Siegel to star with Michael
Caine in the Zanuck/ Brown production for
Universal, "Drabble," now shooting.
The British actress, who received an
Academy Award nomination for her performance
in "Nicholas and Alexandra," wil
play Caine's wife in the suspense drama
about the kidnaping of a secret agent's son
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"Eddy" Harris, right, former managerpublicist
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and Music Hall theatres, winner of
many BOXOFFICE Showmandiser
Awards, now doing freelance publicity
and promotion and well-known in Los
Angeles County for helping needy, elderly
people, is shown receiving the
1973 city of Los Angeles Senior Citizen
Oscar Award from Thomas M. Murphy,
director of senior citizens' affairs
for Los Angeles. The annual award is
for "outstanding performance" benefitting
senior citizens. "I helped promote
Oscars for many films and stars,"
$14,520 to Tucson CofC
For Location Promotion
TUCSON, ARIZ.—The city council has
said Harris, "but I never thought I
would get an Oscar myself some day.
I can't compete with Oscar winner
Marlon Brando as an actor but I sure
can give him a tough fight for humanitarian
honors."
voted to give the chamber of commerce
SI 4.520 for motion picture location promotion
in the Tucson area during 1973-74. The
sum is part of a total $173,500 budget for
1973-74 provided the chamber, much less
than the original $371,520 requested. The
chamber of commerce has decided to relinquish
its reliance on city funds hereafter and
seek private funds following thj current
fiscal year.
A new branch of the famed Old Tucson
moviemaking facility has been established at
Happy Valley, 34 miles southeast of Tucson
and eight miles south of Benson, Ariz. It is
possible that a major recreational area may
be built around the many sets already in
place which have been the locale for scenes
for "The Life and Times of Judge Roy
Bean" as well as for other films.
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jyjetro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Shaft in Africa"
was screened Monday. June 25. in 19
major cities, including Los Angeles, for barbers
and beauticians as part of a nationwide
tie-up with Summitt Laboratories, manufacturers
of hair-grooming aids. Coordinated
by Boxoffice Promotions of Louisville, Ky.,
the ti-up includes the placing of 12.-
000 window cards in beauty and barber
shops. "Shaft in Africa" opened June 27 at
selected theatres throughout the Los Angeles
gala premiere Thursday. June 28. at the
ABC Century City Theatre 1. with all proceeds
going to the U.S. Committee on Sports
for Israel, an organization raising funds to
send outstanding Jewish athletes to the
World Maccabeah Games in Israel Monday
(9). Stu Nahan. KABC sportscaster, emceed
a volleyball game preceding the premiere
and the premiere itself. Holders of $50 and
$25 tickets were guests after the premiere
at Monty's Steak House for an after-theatre
party. "Emperor of the North" opened Friday.
June 29. throughout Los Angeles.
Master Film Distributors, the world's largest
distributor of Spanish-langu:'ge mot'on
picture and TV films, has leased enlarged
quarters at 9665 Wilshire, Beverly H lis.
Currently located at 10880 Wilshire in
Westwood, the firm plans to occupy its new
corporate headquarters August 1.
Thomas F. Mann jr. was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas F. Mann May 18 at Hoag
Memorial Hospital in Long Beach. Father
is manager of National General's South
Coast Plaza I in Costa Mesa.
Bill Madden, MGM vice-president, domestic
sales, flew to Chicago for meetings
with division manager John Pilmaier and
area exhibitors about the Fourth of July
openings of "Shaft in Africa" and "The
Man Who Loved Cat Dancing."
David F. Friedman, Entertainment Ventures
president, left Friday, June 22. for
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Robert Steuer, American International
Pictures Southern division sales manager,
returned Monday, June 25, from Biloxi.
Miss., where he set releases of "Dillinger."
"Scream, Blacula, Scream," "Slaughter's Big
Rip-Off." "Manson" and "Heavy Traffic"
at the Louisiana-Mississippi National Ass'n
of Theatre Owners' annual convention.
area.
The black-tie invitational premiere Tuesday,
June 26. of MGM's "The Man Who
"Emperor of the North," a rousing adventure
drama of railroading hobos in the de-
Loved Cat Dancing." a Martin Poll production
starring Burt Reynolds and Sarah Miles,
pression era of the early '30s, starring Lee
will be brought to millions of Americans
Marvin and Ernest Borgnine. was given a
through a 30-minute prime-time syndicated
telecast. Dick Strout, Hollywood radio-TV
commentator, and Hollywood columnist
Army Archerd reported all the color and
excitement of the evening, which was held
as a benefit for Concern (Conquer Cancer
Now). The telecast includes a few scenes
from "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing"
and also dances and chants by members of
the Los Angeles Indian Cultural Society
who performed in front of the theatre.
The installation and awards luncheon of
the Southern California Motion Picture
Council was held Tuesday. June 26, at the
Assistance League in Hollywood. Elayne
Blythe was installed for her tenth year as
president. She presented awards to Universal's
"The Day of the Jackal," Paramount's
"A Doll's House" and Disney Studios' "One
Little
Indian."
Producer Jack Lawrence returned from
London where he met with producers and
film executives concerning his forthcoming
musical,
"Somewhere Out There."
Jack Wodell, president of Jack Wodell
Associates, announced the appointments of
Edward F. Walthers as executive vice-president;
Ben Valdes as executive vice-president
and treasurer in charge of finance and office
services; Harry Doyle as marketing director;
Jim Dar Gavel as controller, and Terry
Mackey as art director.
The Film Society, at the Egg and the
Eye, will hold a major retrospective tribute
to American director Vincente Minnelli and
Stanley Donen, beginning Wednesday (11)
and continuing on Wednesdays and Thursdays
through September 13. The first show
will be "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Charade."
"Scream, Blacula, Scream" was screened
for the tradepress Thursday. June 28. at
Joe Shore's screening room
preview for the press will be held Tuesday
(3) at Universal Studios. The feature is "The
Boy Who Cried Werewolf." an RKF Productions/Universal
release starring Kerwin
Matthews. Elaine Devry and Robert J.
Wilke.
Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner announced
they will star in the Spelling-Goldberg
production "Love Song." an original
screenplay by Barbara Turner. The film
will air as a special ABC "Movie of the
Week" in the U.S. Sir Lew Grade's Londonbased
ITC will distribute the picture theatrically
in all foreign countries during the
Christmas season.
A special screening of "Cahill. United
States Marshal." the Batjac production
for Warner Bros, starring John Wayne, was
held at the studio June 22 for 200 members
of the Boys Club of America. Prior to the
screening. Clay O'Brien, who co-stars in
the
film, hosted a supper in the Burbank Studios
commissary.
Comelot Theatres Holding
Annual Kiddies Matinees
PALM SPRINGS. CALIF.—The Camelot
theatres, through the cooperation of the
Palm Springs Jaycees, again is offering
the Camelot Summer Matinee program for
kiddies through 15-year-olds. Kicking off
the fourth annual series June 12 was "A
Boy Named Charlie Brown."
The weekly matinees offer a chance for
the young parents of Palm Springs and nearby
communities to relax for at least four
hours a week, knowing their child is safe
and enjoying himself for a mere 50 cents,
according to Hugh Thomas, owner of Camelot
theatres, and Paul Madsen, president
of the Jaycees. Norman Lee is chairman
of the kiddies matinee program.
Other features to be offered include
"Black Beauty," "Shakiest Gun in the West"
and "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World."
The first hour's fun will be cartoons, including
old favorites such as "The Three
Stooges." and at 2 p.m. each week there's
a drawing for prizes which are contributed
by merchants. A full-length fe.iture film
follows.
CVD. Vidtronics in Pact
For 12-Picture Package
AURORA. COLO.—CVD Studios, which
has had a remarkable growth during the
past year under the leadership of Charles
E. Sellier jr., has just set a 12-film production
pact with Vidtronics. a subsidiary of
Technicolor. According to Sellier, CVD and
Vidtronics will produce 12 motion pictures
over the next two years.
CVD Studios will produce all 12 and
Vidtronics will distribute the package to
TV. The deal was worked out between
Sellier and Ted Rainer, executive vice-president
of Vidtronics. The 12-f'lm package
centers about the signs of the zodiac. A majority
of the pictures, each budgeted at less
than' $500,000, will be produced in Colorado
utilizing CVD's facilities.
CVD's parent company. .American National
Enterprises, Salt Lake City, will handle
theatrical distribution of films in the
U.S. and Canada, while the zodiac series
will be syndicated nationally to TV through
Gold Kcv, Vidtronics' distribution arm.
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Coloradoans Ponder
High Court Ruling
DENVER— Dist. Aisy. Dale 1 oolcy says
the recent U.S. Supreme Court deeision on
pornography will not have much effect in
Colorado until state laws are changed and
that cannot possibly take place until next
year. The session of the legislature next
year is known as the "short session" and it
can only consider matters put in the call by
the governor. Tooley said he would ask the
governor to put the matter on the call for
the session.
Tooley pointed out that present Colorado
obscenity laws are patterned around older
U.S. Supreme Court decisions which stated
that alleged pornographic material must be
"utterly without value."
In the past pornography cases have been
prosecuted vigorously but. because of the
former high court decisions, it has been
practically impossible to get convictions.
Colorado Atty. Gen. John Moore noted
the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and
said that pornography cases now are generally
a matter of local prosecution.
Arthur Schwartz, attorney, who represents
two theatre circuits and several publishers
and distributors, wondered what would happen
if the recent decision holds. He doubted
that such films as "Last Tango in Paris" and
"Ryan"s Daughter" could be produced now.
Schwartz declared the court has "abrogated
the area of free speech" and has
turned it over to local juries to protect. He
also pointed out that states never have been
very liberal in the area of civil rights and
censorship. "We have always gone to the
federal courts for relief in these matters."
he said.
Schwartz wondered if local juries would
protect minority rights and he voiced doubts
that the court's decision would have a "lasting
endurance." He predicted there would
be a flood of new litigation which will cause
a very serious foul-up of the court system.
He also pointed out that the court has not
clarified what is or is not obscene and is
inhibiting free exchange of ideas, very seriously
slowing down artistic expression.
Schwartz said the court has put the matter
back to the 1930s and 1940s and he further
declared that "no responsible movie producer
would risk money on a film if he thought
he would have to fight 50 different interpretations
of obscenity in 50 states."
Managers and owners of theatres showing
X-rated films exclusively said they expected
no immediate change in attitude by local
officials, especially in the light of the statement
by Tooley that there would have to be
a revision of the state law before effective
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Harold Foss noted that the U.S. Supreme
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decide what is pornographic and said he
rather expected action to be taken against
his Gothic Theatre, which is located in suburban
Englewood. He indicated he anticipated
"a possible change in films."
Ralph Batshelet to Emcee
Central City Festival
DENVER— For the 25th consecutive
year Ralph Batshelet, manager of the Century
21 Theatre, will be master of ceremonies
at the annual opening of the 42nd
Central City Opera House Festival. The season,
which runs through August, is made up
of drama, comedy and opera at the 95-ycarold
opera house in Central City. 45 miles
west of Denver, in the mountains.
At one time that section was labeled as
the richest square mile on earth because of
the gold and silver mining. When President
Grant visited the place, he walked on a
pavement of silver bricks from his carriage
to the Teller House Hotel, which also is
standing and is in use.
The opera house, with walls three feet
thick, was built by the Welsh miners when
the local entertainment hall burned. Modern
apartments have been built to house the
singers and actors during the summer festival.
Opening-day festivities consist of a Pony
Express race from Idaho Springs, about ten
miles away; hard rock drilling: a hose cart
drill by volunteer firemen, and other activities
peculiar to pioneer times.
Batshelet was put on the job as master of
ceremonies by Frank H. Ricketson jr. when
he was made president of the Opera House
Ass'n. At that time Ricketson was president
of Fox Intermountain Theatres and Batshelet
was manager of one of the circuit's
houses. Ricketson is giving credit for keeping
the festival going at a time when things
were getting tough. A few years ago Ricketson
resigned the presidential job and now is
honorary chairman of the board.
Miranda Slates Benefit
For Renovated Ventura
HOLLYWOOD—The Ventura Theatre in
the city of Ventura has reopened after a
$136,000 renovation, according to veteran
showman Vincent Miranda, who recently
acquired the 1,045-seat house from Metropolitan
Theatres.
A benefit preview has been scheduled for
Thursday (12). with proceeds to go to
AMVETS. The preview attraction is Vem
Piehl's "A Man Called She." starring Ray
Danton. Stars, red carpet, klieg lights and
a catered party are scheduled for the event.
De Luxe Cinema Premieres
(ASA GRANDE. ARIZ.—The 2.S5-seal
Mall Cinema, located in the Casa Grande
Mall, was opened to the public recently.
The de luxe showhouse is co-owned by
Bill and Wayne Maples.
DENVER
Qoluinbia Pictures screened Oklahoma
Crude" at the Century screening room
prior to the picture's opening at the Cherry
Creek and Villa Italia theatres . . . "Emperor
of the North" was screened at the Paramount
b\ 20th Centuo'-Fox.
Seventeen screens were set for first runs
here. "Touch of Class" opened at the Esquire
Theatre. ".Vlanson" was unreeled at
the Dcnham and "Emperor of the North"
bowed at the Paramount. "Mary Poppins"
started a multiple run in the Cinderella City.
North Valley. Westland and Village Square
theatres, while another multiple was set on
the new James Bond thriller, with Denver
1 and Denver 2. Village Square and Lakeside
Twin opening "Live and Let Die." A
special benefit showing for the Ridge Home
opened "Godspell" at the Ogden Theatre,
with KLZ-AM-FM participating. "Jesus
Christ Superstar" made its debut at the Coo-
The new Colorado 4 Cinema,
per Theatre.
a fourplex located in the southeast section
of the city, was unveiled with "The Day of
the Jackal" in two auditoriums and "The
Man Who Loved Cat Dancing" in the other
two.
In tlie exclianges to set dates were Dick
Klein. Trojan Theatre. Longmonf. Howard
Campbell and Neal Lloyd. Westland Theatres.
Colorado Springs: Bruce Archer of the
Federal Theatre here, and Bob Spahn of
United Enterprises . . . Jerry .Shinbach traveled
in from Chicago and. along with Bill
Holshue. manager of the Lakeshore Drivein.
visited distributors and set dates.
Twinning of Park Theatre
Halts Matinee Showings
MENLO PARK. CALIF.— .An agreement
to have no more matinees except on Sundays
and holidays was a condition imposed
by the planning commission here when
Menlo Alameda Theatres applied for a
parking variance for the Park Theatre, 1275
El Camino Real. The movie house proposes
to add a second auditorium with a capacity
of 350. eliminating 12 parking spaces and
leaving 12. City law requires 73 spaces.
Although the commission staff had
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parking requirements would be increased
and spaces are at a premium, commissioners
said that Menlo Park should have
activity at night and that downtown stores
have no need for parking areas when the
theatre is open.
The condition limiting matinees, therefore,
was imposed and was agreed to by
the management of the Park Theatre. The
variance still must be approved by the city
council.
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BEND, ORE.— Central Oregon theatregoers
are just like rural residents who receive
one TV channel—they must watch
what is available or forget it. according to
Bulletin staff writer Dean Brickey. In a feature
article headlined "Jim Hutchens Decides
What You'll See at His Nine Area Theatres,"
Brickey wrote: "James L. Hutchens
is the one who decides what movies are
available at central Oregon indoor theatres
and drive-ins. He owns all of them.
"One of his recent decisions should make
many residents happy, especially those in
the Bend area. Hutchens has decided to
stop showing triple-X movies at the Bend
Drive-In. They won"t be appearing at other
central Oregon theatres either, because he
plans to eliminate them. Despite reports to
the contrary, Hutchens said he isn't removing
them because of pressure from city
hall
or from the public. Neither is he taking
them away because they aren't profitable.
"In fact, attendance at the Bend Drive-In
has been better the past three weeks than
during the past few months, he said. But
he attributes some of the increased business
to the fact that the XXX features will
end. Some people just want to see one
before they disappear, he said. 'We believe
that there's enough interest in the other
movies that the drive-in can support itself
without the triple-X movies,' Hutchens said.
'I think their overall effect has been to
damage the reputation of the drive-in.
They've just run their course—I hope.'
"Asked what type of movies he plans to
show after the XXXers are gone, Hutchens
said, 'We're going to play what we consider
to be good pictures. They're not all
going to be blockbusters but they'll be good
ones like "Deliverance" and "The Godfather."
We're not going to pass up what
we consider to be the important theatrical
performances, regardless of their rating. We
intend to show some X-rated pictures like
"The Cheerleaders" and "Fritz the Cat.'"
"Hutchens explained that X-rated movies
are reviewed by a board and are determined
be acceptable for viewing by adults only.
to
Those that are triple-X, he said, haven't
been reviewed at all and rarely have much
of a story anyway. As he sees it, about the
only effect that the elimination of the XXX
movies may have is an increase in business
at Dave's Novelties.
"In addition to the nine theatres and
drive-ins in central Oregon, Hutchens also
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all. Although he circulates some movies
among all of his theatres, he said the most
common circuit is trading between Madras
and Prineville. Selecting pictures that central
Oregonians will pay to see is not always
an easy task. Hutchens explained his most
common method is reading the theatrical
trade journals to learn how much money
ceitain pictures are making in other areas.
If a movie is a winner elsewhere, Hutchens
tries to bring it to central Oregon. 'You buy
the rights to show it at your theatre for a
specified time.' he said. 'There's no set price
for any picture. It depends on how big the
picture is. Some pictures are just as expensive
the second year as they are the first
year after they're released.'
"Hutchens admitted that sometimes his
selections aren't the best. 'There's no way
in the world you can gauge how you'll do
on an engagement,' he said. 'If I lost money
on one, I hope I make money on the next
one.'
he said. 'I'm still charging $1.50 for adults
at all of my theatres—except at the Encore,
where I'm charging $2. The cheapest you
can see a movie in Portland is $2.25. because
their film costs are higher. If I had
competition in Bend, my costs would go up,
because we'd have to bid on the pictures
and so would my admission prices.' "
Denverites Plan to Fill
Area Film Talent Needs
DEN'VER—With filmmaking on the increase
in Denver and throughout Colorado,
entertainment editor Barry Morrison of the
Denver Post says a problem has been created
that until recently had no solution. In a
feature headlined "Filmmakers Need Denver-Area
Talent," Morrison wrote: "Several
of the film companies and many of the TV
companies either shooting film or commercials
have looked around for experienced
actors on the scene only to find this area
sometimes couldn't fulfill their needs.
"Working before a camera, either for
films or for TV, requires a certain technique,
especially that of learning to move
on camera and how to deliver lines in a
natural way. The camera lens is, in a sense,
something like a microscope, picking up the
tiniest movements. And the sound equipment
picks up the slightest vocal inflection.
These things become larger than life put up
on the screen and so an actor needs to know
how to control body and voice in such a
way that he doesn't overact and spoil the
shot.
"Now thanks to the efforts of two Denver
women . will be done,
hopefully, to correct this problem. One is
titian-tressed Nikki Robinson, head of the
Academy of Performing Arts, and the other
is blonde Sally Coaklcy. head of the Illinois
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COLORADO SPRINGS— In another raid
on the Las Vegas Cinema, agents of the district
attorney seized the film "Teenage Fantasies."
with charges filed later in the day
claiming that manager Sam Tabron was
"promoting obscenity." This is the second
charge against Tabron. both involving alleged
obscenity, and authorities said a third
similar charge might be filed as the result
of a hearing to be held in July.
Tabron was charged with "promoting
obscenity" in the showing of "Deep Throat."
which had been declared obscene in New
York. However, the film in this case is missing
and the district attorney has not been
able to obtain a copy of it. He previously
had appeared before the district court following
a seizure of "Behind the Green
Door." A hearing has b;en set for Thursday
(12) to determine if the evidence is sufficient
to go to trial. The first hearing took all day.
At 5:30 p.m. Judge Hunter Hardeman was
ready to view the film but the defense attorney
secured a recess until July.
"Although he controls what central Oregon
theatregoers see, Hutchens says his
The Cine-Art Theatre here closed a few
monopoly doesn't deprive them of seeing
good movies just because he has no competition.
'What it does is produce lower
months ago on the promise of a dismissal of
obscenity charges.
prices.'
Talent Agency. Both have offices at 1643
South Broadway.
"Their aim is to build a supply—sort of
a talent well—from which visiting filmmakers
can draw if and when they need
experienced actors and actresses. The idea
is for Nikki to teach, through her academy,
those who have a desire to be used in TV
or films, enabling her to supply Sally,
through her talent agency, with the people
needed for such jobs. 'We've seen so many
instances when the film people have come
to us and asked for a certain type and, while
we might have had them, they didn't have
enough experience before the camera to
qualify.' Nikki said . . . Classes will include
acting for all media, acting for children,
design for all media, voice and film production
techniques. There also will be a
seminar program offered in which those
participating will hear lectures in such specialized
areas as special effects, stunt work,
lighting for film and film editing. The reasons
for these classes should be obvious to
anyone who knows anything about making
films . . .
"A. D. Flowers, veteran special effects
man, was working with the Woody Allen
company here in town on Allen's latest
film, 'Sleeper.' In one of those freak accidents,
he broke his ankle and had to be sent
home. How nice it would have been if we'd
had a person of reputation in special effects
who could have stepped in. I don't know
who replaced him.
"The point here is that every sign indicates
that more and more film companies
are coming here to work and it behooves
those who are interested in working with
them to polish up their talents and abilities
to be able to fulfill the need locally. It would
.seem the pact between the Academy of
Performing Arts and the Illinois Talent
Agency would bo one way of going."
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CHICAGO—"Super Fly T.N.T." at the
Roosevelt and 'The Chinese Connection"
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very sharp openers, "Super Fly T.N.T." rating
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substantial returns for such films as "One
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Loop Kung Fu—The Invisible Fist (SR) 225
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State Loke—Paper Moon (Para) 200
United Artists—The Chinese Connection (NGP) .350
V/oods Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (MGM),
"The Day of the Jackal' 260
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KANSAS CITY—"The Day of the Jackal"
compiled a 260 average in a fourth
week at four area theatres and rated this
report's No. 1 listing, far ahead of all other
products playing here except "A Doll's
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Fine Arts Theatre. Although the report
period produced no unusually high percentages,
still no film in the area fell below
average
returns.
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(Col), 4th wk 135
Boulevard, 1-70, Metro 4 The Mack {CRC),
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The Lost Ten Days (Para), 4th wk 100
Cameo, Metro 2 Sweet Jesus, Preacher Man
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Eleven Theatres Steel Arena (SR) 115
Embassy 1, 2 ^Losf Tango In Poris (UA), 4th wk. 150
Festival Cries ond Whispers (SR), 6th wk 153
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KEWANEE, ILL.— Mrs. Charlotte Driscoll,
who gave her address as Route 1,
Kewanee. recently wrote the editor of the
Star-Courier expressing disapproval of the
film fare which she says is being featured
at the Wanee Drive-In. The letter, published
in the newspaper's "Readertorial" column,
said: "I am writing to protest the type of
movies that are mainly shown at the Wanee
Drive-In since it opened this season.
"Who on earth is responsible for selecting
and showing this gutter garbage? These
movies are pure, unadulterated trash. There
have only been two so far that looked fairly
decent. The titles are clear enough as to the
content. Nothing but violence and se.x.
"Is this the kind of shows our teens
should be seeing? And the teen crowd is the
bulk of the drive-in audience.
"Also, what about the many families with
children? For them the drive-in has been a
source of real pleasure all summer. Now,
there isn't a chance for a family to go together,
with all ages, to see pictures they
can afford and be entertained. We have
been regular drive-in patrons each year since
it first opened and so have many, many
others, in town and out of town; but Wanee
has surely lost our business.
"Who is promoting all this junk? What
kind of personal pride and morals do they
have? It is a shameful breaking down of
decency in Kewanee. Isn't there enough
it is trouble as with juveniles and other age
groups, too, without creating more ideas
for them?
"I suppose there are people running theatres
everywhere who couldn't care less
about the quality of their pictures as long
as they sell tickets. Isn't there someone who
cares? Can't the Wanee Drive-In—the only
one close to Kewanee—^be restored to the
way it used to be?"
Tecklenburg, constitute a public nuisance.
The Scott County attorney had sought an
injunction against the showing of the motion
pictures on alternate Saturdays after
approximately 200 petitioners complained
that large groups gathered on nearby streets
and in yards.
Judge Bert Vance of Garden City, Kas.,
refused to dismiss the action and said hj
wanted to hear the evidence. A date for the
hearing was not set.
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WICHITA. KAS.—When Al McClure
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Drive-In in Wichita in 1953, their brand
new screen tower was blown down, after
less than 30 days of operation, by a 100-
mile-an-hour wind. It was ten weeks before
the theatre reopened and the summer was
gone.
Last September, after losing their lease
on the Pawnee Drive-In. they used cutting
torches and bulldozers to knock down the
screen tower there. That theatre is gene
forever. All equipment was auctioned.
In June 1973 they again took torches
and bulldozers to demolish the screen tower
at their Rainbow Drive-In. The entire theatre—speakers,
booth, concession stand,
fences, ramps, roadways, trees and everything
else— is being reduced to rubble to
make way for their new twin drive-in at
the Rainbow location. Hydraulic at Mac-
Arthur Road in Wichita.
Scheduled for a fall opening, the twin
ozoner will cover 26 acres of land owned
by the theatre company and will accommodate
1,600 cars.
Architects for the project are Piatt &
Associates, whose firm has designed several
of the beautiful high-rise buildings in downtown
Wichita and elsewhere, including the
two Garvey buildings, the Kiva. etc.
Xenon projection equipment is expected
to be used in the twin airer. The same
equipment recently was installed at McClure
and Barritt's Westport Drive-In and nearly
d-Tubied the light output.
Dirt contractors moved in June 21 to
level the old ramps and start construction
of the new ones. All existing ramps will be
leveled and relocated.
McClure and Barritt have been closely
associated for more than 40 years and have
been partners in the drive-in business since
Kansas Judge Interested
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SCOTT CITY, KAS.—There apparently
on question of
Selected Signs 20-Year
will be a court hearing the
whether the X-rated movies shown at the Lease on Sunset Ozoner
Scott City Drive-In, operated by George EVANSVILLE. IND.—The Sunset
Drive-In has been leased for 20 years at an
undisclosed price to Cleveland. Ohio-based
Selected Theatre Management Corp., it
was announced by Joe Nickolick, former
operator and owner of the underskyer. Selected,
which owns approximately 200 theatres
throughout the nation, is the owner of
drive-ins in Princeton and Rockport, Ind.
Jerry Doanc, who most recently has
operated the Princeton ozoner, is now managing
the Sunset. He said he plans to make
some changes but that theatre would
continue to present the same type of films
as before until the success of this format
could be studied. Doane announced that the
admission price would be raised from .SI. 50
to $1.75, the standard drive-in fee in Evans-
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(Dimension), both distributed by Mercury
Film, Wednesday, June 27 ... At Petite:
"The Circle" (Moyer), distributed by Midwest
Films, Thursday, June 28.
Thomas & Shipp Film held its first annual
"Christmas in July" party Friday, June 29,
in its offices. Staffers and Filmrowites enjoyed
the festivities, fun and games immensely.
Sam Keller of the Warner Bros. Burbank
office visited the Kansas City branch Tuesday,
June 26.
Michelle Sands, Warner Bros, publicity
girl, will be leaving the company Friday (6)
lo start work with United National Films.
She will be secretary to Steve Durbin,
branch manager. Michelle reports that she
also will be visiting with e.\-Warners staffer
Don Walker at his Pineville resort that
weekend.
Acie Lofton is the new manager of National
General's Brookside Theatre, succeeding
Joe Redmond who resigned recently.
Acie formerly managed the Isis and Uptown
theatres for NGC.
Mary Jane Silver was named "VIP of the
Day" by radio station KMBZ Tuesday,
June 26. She was installed as WOMPI president
at a special dinner at the Top of the
Tower that evening, along with the other
WOMPI officers for the 1973-74 season.
Oul-of-town exhibitors seen on Filmrow:
From Missouri—Walter West, Cameron.
Ronnie Shore, Universal Pictures maintenance,
returned Monday, June 25. from
a week's vacation in the area, visiting
Springfield. Nevada and Stockton.
Debby Patterson is the new office girl at
National Screen Service. Debby is from
Denton, Te.\. She worked as a cashier at the
Fine Arts Theatre there prior to coming to
Kansas City.
Forty years ago, according to the column
of that name in the Kansas City Times June
25, the Loew's Midland Theatre featured
Ramon Novarro in "The Barbarian." with
Myrna Loy and Reginald Denny. William
Powell was "Private Detective 62" at the
Newman, while Jack Holt thrilled the ladies
in "The Woman I Stole" at the Mainstreet.
Hal Roach, motion picture comedy producer,
was the guest of honor at a luncheon
of the Uptown Business and Improvement
Ass'n.
Jim Miller Updating Festus Unit
FESTUS, MO.—The downtown Miller
Theatre has been taken over by Jim Kohler
and, following complete remodeling, the
house will be reopened as the LaJadc Cinema.
The theatre had been operated since
19.36 by the late Harry Miller, who died
last
year.
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SLARCY. ARK.—Arkansas Theatres of
Little Rock has announced that it plans a
late summer opening for "The Movies!",
under franchise from American Automated
Theatres of Oklahoma City, in the Searcy
Shopping Center adjacent to Howard's Discount.
The new twin indoor theatre will be designed
and decorated in the style of the
"Golden Age of the Movies," one of the
owners told the Searcy Citizen. Arkansas
Theatres is owned and operated by Pat
Boyd, president; Dick Halsell, vice-president,
and Jim Manning, all of Little Rock.
The firm plans a number of twin theatres
in northern Louisiana and Arkansas.
The new duo will have a central lobby
and two auditoriums, each seating 260 persons.
It will be a completely automated
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pictures. No X films will be shown,
Boyd said. The building will be of masonry
ard steel construction by Shur-Values
Stamps, Inc., of Little Rock and will be fully
carpeted. The decor will be consistent with
the style of the movies' "Golden Age."
Boyd said that the policy will include a
children's matinee on Saturday and Sunday.
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home in the San Fernando Valley, where
the father has been an industrial arts and
crafts teacher for 16 years. Johnny travels
with his mother or father and a teacher
who tutors him a minimum of three hours
daily. Regarding the title role. Johnny said
he felt it sort of matched his own personality.
"Tom Sawyer just wasn't the sweetest
kid in the world," he said. The young star
played Jody for six years in the TV series
"Family Affair" and recently completed his
fifth movie at Disney Studios, "Napoleon
and Samantha." He also is well known for
his role in "The Littlest Angel," which is
shown on TV during the Christmas season
each year.
Arthur Enterprises' Fox Theatre was the
scene of a benefit premiere showing of the
movie "Shaft in Africa" at 7 p.m. June
28, sponsored by the Interracial Council for
Business Opportunity of Greater St. Louis
and the Esquire Men's Shop, with proceeds
to benefitithe council and provide various
services to minority businesses. The event
included a guest appearance by Mor Thiam
and his "Drums of Fire" from Senegal, West
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fashions; music was by the Velvet Glove,
and Jim Gates, KWK deejay, emceed the
event. Attendance prizes, including a pair
of annual passes to the Fox Theatre, were
awarded. A stage party at the Royalty
Motel, 433 North Kingshighway Blvd., was
given for patrons following the theatre program
and featured a salute to teachers and
to graduating high school seniors. General
admission tickets were $4. with VIP and
patron tickets at $10.
The instalJation of a CATV system in this
city has been delayed for at least one month
because of technical difficulties, according
to Melvin Dubinsky, president of the
company that holds the city's cable TV
franchise, who said the stringing of the
coaxial cables that would transmit programs
would not start in June as scheduled. "Construction
of the system probably will begin
in July." Dubinsky said. "We are waiting
for drawings of equipment which are being
made by Cox Cable Communications in
Atlanta." The Cox firm, the fifth largest
cable company in the country, has agreed
to install the system and, in return, Dubinsky
has offered Cox 51 per cent of Melhar
Corp., the local company that was awarded
the right to develop the new communications
system by the board of aldermen in
1968. Dubinsky said that engineering had
been completed and a studio site had been
selected in the central west end. The system's
transmitting tower will be located in
the same neighborhood but Dubinsky would
not reveal the exact sites of either facility.
He projected that at least 100 miles of cable
would be strung in 12 months. After installation,
at least 20 stations will be available
to subscribers for a monthly fee.
An advance free showing of the film
"Battle for the Planet of the Apes." a
G-rated movie, at Arthur Enterprises' Ambassador
Theatre downtown, beginning at
10 a.m., was a special bonus for persons
attending the recent "Discover Downtown
Day," a civic project which brought thousands
into the downtown area to participatf
in
the daylong festival.
Director Frank Capra, 76, was here recently
speaking about films to college audiences.
He was a guest speaker at St. Louis
University, discussing the history of films
and the making of films as part of the university's
inter-disciplinary film program.
Actress Ann Miller, injured in an onstage
accident last summer at the Municipal
Opera, here recently for further treatment,
is set to do a play opening in San Francisco
Thursday (5) for a four-week run. "I'm not
singing or dancing in it," the 5 1 -year-old
actress .said, "because I just can't yet." She
has filed a $1.5 million damage suit against
the opera, its manager and the producer of
"Anything Goes," in which she was appearing
at
the time of the accident.
Screen version of the stage triumph "Cry
the Beloved Country" will begin production
in a few weeks.
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wide breaks of three of its top grossers.
"The Poseidon Adventure" starts a run in
some 40 theatres Friday (13); "The Heartbreak
Kid" opens muhiple for its second
go-around Friday (20). and "Sleuth" is set
for its third break Friday (27).
Julie Olech and Sue Antonucci were welcomed
to the National General Pictures
Corp. staff as new employees.
The 2,400-seat Palace Theatre in Milwaukee
was filled to capacity for the booking
of "Eight for a Day," the seven-hour
show which groups the "ape" film series.
The Palace management reported the balcony
had to be opened to accommodate the
crowd.
The Grand Playhouse here, which has
been showing films in the sex category, is
returning to a policy of showing "regulartype"
movies. David B.
Dahl, owner of the
theatre, also announced that the house will
be operated under the name of Grandco,
Inc., and Bill Durante will do the buying
and booking. Durante, who operates the
Biograph and Gemini Chatsworth, always
has adhered to scheduling programs which
include films for the entire family.
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Chair Mart, says an electronic telephoneanswering
device has been installed as an
added service for the company's customers
distributors of Polish films, which
have American premieres at the Milford
Theatre, are on their way to Warsaw to
arrange for pictures to be presented next
fall and winter.
Howard Ross, Paramount Pictures division
manager, spent a holiday in Cape Cod
"Scream, Blacula. Scream"
opened at the Michael Todd Theatre Thursday,
June 28, Pam Greer was on hand in
front of the theatre for autographs. This
marks the third American International Pictures
film in a row in which Miss Greer has
a star role. The first two, "Black Mama.
White Mama" and "Coffy." both were boxoffice
successes. Miss Greer was discovered
while running the AIP switchboard at the
West Coast headquarters. She also had a
part in "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.'"
Dennis Sanders, director of "Invasion of
the Bee Girls," did some touring in connection
with the world-premiere openings in
Illinois theatres, while Don Buhrmester and
Katie Saylor handled the world-premiere
activities in Wisconsin. On the home front.
Burhmester worked on multiple-openings of
"The Mack" and "Walking Tall."
National General Pictures Corp. people
here are elated about recent first-run films
which have scored as record-breakers. Included
are "Fists of Fury" and "The Chinese
Connection." The latter film, which
opened initially at the ABC United Artists
Theatre in the Loop, begins a saturation
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starring Kirk Douglas, and "Executive Action."
which stars
Burt Lancaster. The story
of the latter-named film has to do with the
Warren Commission action in relation to
President Kennedy's death. The theme implies
that there was a conspiracy in the killing
of Kennedy. The movie is to be released
around November 22, the tenth anniversary
of the assassination.
Joe Solomon, producer of "This Is a
Hijack." was here to join Bill Lange for
the Friday (13) break of the film.
Don Gottleib was in town to show 20
minutes of "Motown 9000" to exhibitors
and the press. There will be more news on
this film when it starts moving around
August 15.
Ed Carlin, producer, and representing
Premiere Releasing, arrived here to contact
local accounts in connection with "The
Manhandlers." which recently was screened
by Virgil Jones, JMG Film Co. division
manager . Harder They Come" is
set for a at the Playboy Theatre. This
run
movie, which is distributed via JMG Film
Co.. is the first picture ever made in
Jamaica. It was discussed by officials and
representatives of the Jamaican government
during Jamaican Tourist Week here.
Calendars should be marked for the
Italian
Fiesta party, scheduled for Friday,
September 14. at the Pick-Congress Hotel.
This is a Women's Variety Club project.
There will be a first prize of a round-trip
for two to Rome, which includes a stay at
the E.xcelsior Hotel there, itinerary by Alitalia
and two air stops on the return trip
from Rome or Milan. There will be ten
additional prizes of $100 each. Donations
of $5 per ticket will benefit LaRabida Children's
Hospital. Mary O'Callaghan is chairman.
After the successful launching of "The
Legend of Boggy Creek." Sam Seplowin.
Select Film Co.. began a campaign for the
upcoming openings of "Girls Are for Loving."
He also is setting up additional bookings
of "Ten From Your Show of Shows."
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1,000 in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Opening week ol
"Battle for the Planet of the Apes" produced
the South's big movie news of the
week: a rating of 1.000 for the well promoted
20th Century-Fox release at the Orpheum
Theatre. This rocketed the fifth and
final film in the "Apes" series 1.50 grossing
AIR Nashville Focus on Big Quartet
percentage points ahead of "Last Tango in
Paris."
Cine Royole Such o Gorgeous Kid Like Me (Col) 100
Joy—The Day of the Jockol Univl, 2nd wk 400
Orpheum Bottle for the Plonet of the Apes
!20th-Fox) 1,000
Robert E, Lee Up the Sandbox NGPl, 4th wk. . .300
Trans-Lux Cinerama— Lost Tango in Poris (UA),
Three Holdovers Double
Average in Memphis
.MEMPHIS—Three first runs—the Crosstown.
Park and Memphian—enjoyed twice
average business during the report week.
200 representing the peak bo.xoffice returns
for this business period. "The Day of the
Jackal. "High Plains Drifter" and "Last
Tango in Paris" were the bookings playing
these theatres (in that order).
Crosstown The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
3rd wk 200
Loews' The Soul of Nigger Charley (Pora),
3rd wk 150
Moico Coffy lAlP), 5th wk 100
Memphian Last Tango in Paris (UA), 4fh wk. ..200
Paramount— Hitler: The Lost Ten Doys (Para),
3rd wk, 100
Park—High Ploins Drifter Univ), 3rd wk 200
Village—Charlotte's Web Para) 175
Rogers Hospital Campaign
Plans Forming in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Dick Settoon. Universal
Pictures exchange manager and chairman
of the Atlanta area 1973-1974 Will Rogers
Memorial Hospital Fund Campaign, presided
at a meeting of Filmrow leaders held
in Columbia Pictures' Filmrow Playhouse
to outline plans for the drive.
John Huff, ABC Southeastern Theatres
vice-president and this year's exhibitor chairman,
and Gerald Rafshoon, media chairman
and head of an Atlanta advertising
firm, assisted Settoon at the meeting, which
included discussion of the distribution of
raffle tickets and planning for annual audience
participation collections.
Present for the meeting were M. V. Mc-
Afee, Paramount exchange manager, and
his assistant Ben McChesney and salesman
Willie Word; MGM exchange manager Jim
Corbett; Columbia exchange manager Lamar
McGarity; Michael J. Kelly, UA salesman,
representing the UA exchange while
manager Robert Tarwater was on vacation;
James W. Whiteside, Cinerama Releasing
exchange manager; Dan Cour.sey,
20th Century-Fox exchange manager, and
Glenn Simonds, AIP exchange manager.
American Interaational's displays on four of their current productions were
featured at the 1973 Alabama. Georgia and Tennessee NATO conclave last month
in Nashville, Tenn. From left to risht. Gene Patterson, Martin Theatres middle
Tennessee division manager; Harry Curl, Cobb Theatres city manager. Birmingham,
Ala; John Huff, general manager, ABC Southeastern Theatres, Atlanta. Ga.; E. E.
Whitaker, vice-president for operations, Georgia Theatre Co., Atlanta; James Edwards,
vice-president for theatre operations. Storey Theatres. Atlanta; Ronnie
Otwell sr.. vice-president and director of advertising and publicity, Martin Theatres,
Columbus, Ga.; Weldon E. Limmroth, general manager, Giddens & Rester 1 heatres,
Mobile, and Hugh Rainey, general manager, Simpson Operating Co., Knoxville.
NATOs of Louisiana and Mississippi
Hear Roy White at 2-Day Convention
BILOXL MISS.—NATOs of Louisiana
and Mississippi met here in joint convention
June 17-19 at the Broadwater Beach Hotel
and heard an address by Roy White, president
of the National Ass'n of Theatre
Owners.
Mike Behlar, press guy for Variety Tent
45 of New Orleans, presented a talk on the
Variety story before the record attendance
from the two states.
Re-elected as president of NATO of
Louisiana was Earl Perry sr., Ogden-Perry
Theatres, New Orleans. Other Louisiana
officers selected included Gordon C. Ogden,
first vice-president; Tom Mitchell, second
vice-president; Aubrey Lasseigne, third vicepresident;
Helen Bila, secretary-treasurer;
Frank de Graauw, chairman of the board.
(Editor's Note: Names of Mississippi officers,
elected at the convention, are unavailable
at press time. If any Mississippi reader
can supply the official new NATO of Mississippi
lineup, BoxoFFicE would appreciate
the information for u.se in the next issue.)
Among those attending the joint convention:
Florence and Hyp Arata. Connie and
Milton Aufdemorte. Mike Behlar. Abe
Berenson, Ben and Mary Bicknell, Dan and
Shirley Brandon, Marvin and Helen Brewton,
Marvel and Billy Briant, Gene and
Jackie Calongne, Bill and Iris Cobb, Cheryl
and Fred D'.Aquin, Lonnie and Sue Davis,
Eddie and Gladys Delaney, Jack and Rose
Dobbs, George and Ceie Doody, Melba and
Lou Dwyer. Bill and Shirley Gehring, Claire
Pabst, Ron Pabst and his wife, Carole Roussell
and family. Gene and Cathy Goodman,
Jim Hightower, Don Kay. Weldon and Cora
Limmroth, Doyle and .Sheila Maynard,
Clarke and Sue Montgomery. Monty Montgomery
sr., the H. P. Mosleys, the Gordons
Randolph and Guy Ogdens. Ad and Helen
Orkin. Charlie Ost, the Earl Perrys jr. and
sr.. Frank and Frances Pinto. Millie and
Bill Prewitt, the Travis Rcsters. George and
Burdic Schmitz, Grace Schneider, Nancy
Prestia, Leon and Tillie Prestia, the Jules
Sevins. Dan and Marjorie Snider. Teddy
and Doris Solomon. Bill Stewart, Harry and
Yvonne Thomas, Louise Vitale. Marie Vosbein.
Sherry Wilson, Clare Woods, Don and
Tucker Woods.
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$44,034.13 in contributions to various
$10,834.13 to the Georgia chapter
charities:
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House for Blind Teenagers. $2,400; Arbor
Academy (for educable handicapped children).
$9,800. and Georgia Neurological
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for the Omni tomorrow (3), is being
$16,000 in order to remain open. "Where
there is a need for handicapped children,
as a "special return engagement." His there is Variety." so Tent 21 issued a check
billed
first appearance here was Thursday. June to the Elaine Clark Center for $16,000.
bringing the total contributions to charity
21, and numbers 2. 3 and 4 were divided
between June 29 and 30, with a matinee on
the latter date. All of these first four were
to the aforementioned sum.
David Katz, owner and operator of
sellouts long before Elvis set foot in the
David's Exxon Servicenter. died Tuesday.
city.
June 12. He was the brother of Ike and
John H. Stembler jr., new chief barker of Harry Katz. popular owners and operators
Atlanta Tent 21. advises that a membership of Kay Films Exchange and the Dixie
Lithographic Co. on Filmrow. Other sur-
drive is under way and submitted the fol-
vivors include David's wife, two daughters
and two sisters.
Georgia State University is
several
tearing down
small buildings to make way for the
school's expansion in the downtown area.
A "landmark" of sorts went down when the
old Paramount Central, one of the city's
oldest film theatres (it was known as the
Vaudette at one time), was razed. During
the mid-1960s, it became Atlanta's first
"adult theatre" and had numerous skirmishes
with law enforcement people.
Inadvertently omitted from the list of
product reels shown at the recent Nashville
Tristate NATO convention were excerpts
from "The Daring Dobermans" and "Terminal
Island." Dimension Pictures productions
distributed in the Atlanta territory by Atco
Gibraltar. Larry Woolner is president of Dimension.
Michael Parver Associates set up a press
junket on behalf of 20th Century-Fox in
connection with "The Last American Hero."
current in metropolitan Atlanta. After the
visiting writers viewed the film at the 20th-
Fox projection room, they interviewed Jeff
Bridges and Vallerie Perrine. the young stars
of the film, and would have talked with
race driver Junior Johnson, whose life
story
provides background for the picture, but he
had to be excused because he had been exposed
to hepatitis. The press people's interviews
with the stars came in connection with
a luncheon at the Marriott Motor Hotel.
Participating were John Lites, WJBF. Augusta;
Rogir Neal. Augusta Chronicle;
Frank Black. WJCL. Savannah; Billy Whitley.
Savannah News; Ron Lane. WRIP.
Chattanooga; Joe Faulkner, Chattanooga
Free Press; Chris Clark. WLAC. Nashville;
Alien Nelson. WSM. Nashville; Eve Ziebart.
Nashville Tennessean: Dave Walker. WESH.
Orlando; Mike Patrick, WJXT, Jacksonville;
Charles Brock. Jacksonville. Times-Union:
Jane Alsobrook. WCFT. Tuscaloosa. Ala.:
Bob Gord. WMSL. Huntsville, Ala.; B. J.
Richie. Huntsville Times; Johnny Mountain.
WTVK; Mrs. Sally Walker. WAPI. Birmingham;
Don Stevens, WHBQ. Memphis; Loretta
Bacon. WSFA. Montgomery: Jerry
Tillotson, Montgomery Advertiser-Journal;
Carlton Cordell, WALA. Mobile; Lee
Moore. Daytona Beach News-Journal; Jim
Lovell. WYEA, Columbus; Noel Holsten.
WDBO. Orlando. Present from Atlanta were
Maurice Rich. WPLO: Jim Sligh. WRAS
and WLTA; Barbara Thomas, Journal; Carolyn
Wills, Eastern Airlines; Steve Warren.
Creative Loafing. WGKA and WZGC;
Ernie Foard. WAOK; Cynthia Cox, WIGO,
and a Boxoffice representative. Rod Kimble
handled the itinerary and arrangements
for the junket, luncheon and interview session.
Bruce Stem, owner and president of the
Altanta film-buying and releasing agency
bearing his name, and Leta Bingham, who
works for a brokerage firm here, were members
of the wedding party of Jack Jones of
Etowah. Tenn.. and well known on Atlanta's
Filmrow. and Ann Jones of Knoxville. Tenn.
The wedding took place June 23 at the Mars
Hill Presbyterian Church in Athens. Tenn.
Stern served as best man and Miss Bingham
was maid of honor. The Joneses left on a
honeymoon for Charleston. S.C. and St.
Simons Island on the Georgia coast. Jones
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nearby Carroliton and the East Midway
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Cinerama; "The Train Robbers," North
Springs; "Terminal Island." Baronet; "Song
of the South" and "The Aristocats." ABC's
Fox; "Paper Moon," Belmont; "The Last
of Sheila," Cherokee. Belvedere. Ben HilJ
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ATLANTA— Bruce Stern, head of the
film buying and booking agency bearing his
name, announced the formation of a circuit
made up of theatres formerly with Network
Cinema Corp., previously known as
Jerry Lewis cinemas.
From now on, these theatres will bear
the name of Star Cinemas and will carry
that logo in advertising and promotional
material.
Theatres in the new circuit include the
Buford Highway Twin, Doraville, owned by
Ron Herman; Mableton Cinema, owned
by David Groves; Embassy Row Twin.
Forest Park, owned and operated by Fred
Horetz; Snellville Cinema, Snellville, owned
by Frank Price; Muse, Perry (the Simco
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Gordon Craddock Installs
Atlanta WOMPI Officers
ATLANTA—Installation of new officers
of the Atlanta WOMPI Club, always a
highlight of the club's year, took place Friday,
June 22, at a banquet in a private dining
room of the Diplomat Restaurant, which
is near Filmrow and a favorite gathering
place of film industry members.
Gordon Craddock, president of Craddock
Films, was the installing officer and
likened the leaders to a newspaper, indicating
how their duties can be compared to a
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Nell Castleberry. United Artists, reelected
as WOMPI president; Esther Osley.
Exhibitors Service Co., first vice-president;
Oris Smith, MGM, second vice-president;
Marilyn Craddock, Craddock Films, recording
secretary; Mary Brannon, American
International Pictures, corresponding secretary;
Barbara Greely, AIP, treasurer.
Jack Rigg, a former WOMPI Boss of the
Year, gave the invocation, following a welcome
extended to a long list of guests and
members by the
president.
Leonard Allen, a supporter of WOMPI
activities throughout his career as an advertising,
promotion and publicity agent, was
emcee. He introduced Leo Aikman, Atlanta
Constitution columnist, who regaled the
audience with jokes and stories gathered
from a long newspaper and public speaking
career. Virginia Clifton, Columbia, chairman
of the banquet committee, originated
the idea of reproducing an Aikman column
from the Constitution, including a picture
of the speaker, and she credited Edgai
Rice, a Filmrow printing company owner,
for the execution of her idea. It turned out
to be a conversation piece and a timel>
souvenir of the occasion.
Mrs. Clifton, WOMPI of the Year, introduced
her successor, Mrs. Ethel Burgess, an
inspector at Benton Bros. Film Inspection
Service, who expressed great surprise at receiving
the honor because "I didn't think 1
had done very much, since I've been a
member less than a year."
Her fellow WOMPIs disagreed with her
and her selection was a popular one. She
received a Revere bowl as a gift to accompany
the honor.
Linda Hampton was selected as WomPel
of the Year, chosen from junior members
of the club who perform tremendous service
to the film industry, including helping theatre
managers and owners, exchanges and
other firms in promotions and other ways
(including the Will Rogers collections at
theatres). Mrs. Hampton, secretary-re
ceptionist at Craddock Films, was introduced
by Mrs. Craddock, who works sideby-side
with her. Linda was flabbergasted
when someone said "Speech!" and all she
could do was scream "Speech?" She did,
however, recover her composure to say that
she was chairman of the film industry's
annual work, which will be held Saturday
(14) at Chastain Memorial Park, adding,
"Please, y'all come."
Mrs. Craddock also presented V. J.
Bello
SISTERS' PREMIERE — Norman
Levinson, left, vice-president and general
manager of R.C. Cobb Theatres,
Birmingham, Ala.; Brian de Palma,
center, writer and director of American
International Pictures' "Sisters." and
producer Ed Pressman are pictured at
the world premiere of the picture in
connection with the opening of Midfield
II. an addition to Midfield I. It
was a test engagement for the picture
and it has fared well at the boxoffice.
sr., AIP assistant branch operations manager,
with a "special recognition" gift for
his interest in and his many favors in behalf
of the WOMPI Club.
Flowers for the occasion, beautiful varicolored
carnations, were donated by Exhibitors
Service Co. Herb Mathews of Benton
Bros. Film Express pledged to provide the
floral decorations for next year's banquet.
Fentress Carr was given credit for the
clever placecard holders, which made excellent
souvenirs of the banquet. Numerous
draw prizes were distributed, some useful,
some amusing, to holders of programs with
the proper numbers.
It was announced that interest is picking
up in plans to charter a bus, to depart
from Atlanta, to take a delegation to the
WOMPI International Convention to be
held September 6-9 in Kansas City, Mo. A
special round-trip rate of $30.11
per passenger
will be available via chartered bus if
46 passengers are guaranteed. The Charlotte
WOMPIs are showing interest and it is
believed the Jacksonville club will be interested.
Marilyn Craddock has the details and will
be happy to supply information. Her address
is Atlanta Film BIdg.. 161 Spring St., N.W..
Atlanta, Ga. 30303.
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Respite the heavy rains Jacksonville has
been experiencing lately, many Filmrowers
have been off on vacations (possibly
to get away from the rains). Bob Capps,
General Cinema, took a trip to south Florida;
Ernie Pelegrin, Columbia, visited Miami
then went on to New Orleans: Jim Carriker,
Universal, took a weekend trip home to
Charlotte, N.C. And Tom Sawyer. ABC
FST, took his vacation . . . Visiting Jacksonville
exhibitors from Atlanta was Hank
Yowell, AIP.
Chuck Hess, son of Jackie Hess, Columbia,
and Lona Lavinder were married in a
double ring, double ceremony June 17.
Lona's mother re-married at the same time.
Jackie reports that they forgot the rice but
did find some grits to throw at the happy
couples.
Phil Eckert, Columbia, reports she had
lunch with Mamie Newman and that Mamie
is really enjoying her retirement (you can
tell because she is looking wonderful).
Mamie sends her love to all of her many
Filmrow friends.
Kent Theatres has been hosting many
birthday parties for their employees lately.
Most recent were parties for Gale Beckett
and Tommy Hyde.
Craig Music and Don Gatlin, both from
AIP, were riding Craig's motorcycle downtown
the other day when a car. traveling
about 45 m.p.h., ran a red light and hit
Craig and Don. The car driver did not stop
but later was caught. Craig suffered internal
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and a broken arm. Both were banged up
and bruised. Let's hope by the time you
read this, both will be a lot better.
Charlie King, AIP. announced the winners
of the Playdate Bonus Drive Contest.
A $100 bond goes to Larry Beirman, Floyd
Theatres; $75 bond to Cam Lang. General
Cinema Theatres; $50 bond to Marshall
Fling. Kent Theatres, and a $25 bond to
Diane Beasley, Floyd Theatres. Congratulations
to you all and keep up the good work!!!
MIAMI
"Congratulations" go to Rita and Cleveland
Kent. Kent Theatres, on the arrival of
their third son Judson Clifford Kent. Born
June 18, he weighed in at 7 pounds 14
ounces. Mother and child are doing fine.
QIaire, the sea cow, is back home in south
Florida. Claire was carried to a place
of honor in the Planetarium and Science
Museum of Palm Beach County after completing
a tour on behalf of the Florida
Flood Control District. One of the highlights
of the tour was a month's display of
Claire (as mounted by a taxidermist) at
the Florida Showcase in New York City,
where millions of viewers were awed by her
size. Claire's claim to fame was as a movie
actress in "Marisa and the Mermaid," an
award-winning film which has been viewed
by millions (in fact, viewers are estimated
at 266,000,000) on TV, at 2,777 hospitals,
schools, etc. But she gave her life in a scientific
experiment designed to save Floridians
millions of dollars, being one of five
manatees captured in the Miami Canal and
spending three years devouring aquatic
weeds on a test site near Fort Lauderdale.
It was during this three-year period that
Claire played her famous role in the film.
It was also during this experiment to find
an aquatic mammal that could destroy
aquatic weeds that someone killed Claire,
whether by accident or design being immaterial
now that she has become a museum
piece.
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mornings in the children's department
of the Surf-Bal-Ray Library. The first program
featured the "Salvage Gang," a situation
comedy about four youngsters' attempts
to earn money to pay for a new
saw to replace one they had damaged.
Tim Tyler Receives Award
For Long Wometco Service
MIAMI—Tim Tyler received a service
award at the Wometco Enterprises' 32nd
annual Old Guard Banquet at the Carillon
Hotel. Miami Beach. June 7.
Presently the district manager for Wometco's
Miami Beach theatres, Tyler joined
the firm 35 years ago as an usher at the
old Capitol Theatre, now the site of headquarters
for Wometco and Channel Four
(WTVJ). He worked his way up the ranks
to chief of service, assistant manager of
the Mayfair Theatre: then as manager of
the old State Theatre before progressing to
his present position. His 35-year career was
interrupted by a three-year tour with U. S.
Army artillery during World War II.
He has served on the board of directors
as well as two terms as president of the
Old Guard, a social organization composed
of Wometco employees with seven or more
years of service.
Other residents from the South Dade
County area receiving service awards at the
banquet included Mrs. Lee Waller, 25
years; Alfred Lewerenz. 20 years; Ed Rainey.
20 years; Mrs. Alma Solomon. 15 years;
Bill Clegg, president of the Old Guard, and
Mrs. Joy McGarry, secretary of the Old
Guard, and Ed Lewerenz, activities chairman
of the Old Guard.
United M&D to Distribute
'The Gardener' for KKI
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.— The
Gardener." a mystery suspense film, has
been given to United Marketing & Development,
Inc.. for distribution in the U.S. and
Canada by KKI Films.
The feature stars Katherine Hepburn's
talented niece Katherine Houghton (Miss
Hepburn's daughter in the film "Guess
Who's Coming to Dinner?") Rita Gam and
Joe Dallesandro in his first non-Andy Warhol
assignment since he started playing lead
roles.
The Gardener" is the first production to
be completed by James H. Kay III and
Chalmer G. Kirkbride jr.'s Puerto Ricobased
company, KKI Films and the Economic
Development Authority of Puerto
Rico contributed one-fourth of the film's
$400,000 budget in an effort to help develop
a film industry in Puerto Rico.
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Oeport from Variety International Convention
in Dublin: Teddy Solomon, Gulf
States Theatres, declared that the convention
was very pleasant and that everyone
enjoyed it immensely. He also noted in 1974
the convention will be in San Francisco
and in 1976 in Monaco. He made a very
strong pitch for New Orleans to host the
1975 convention and discussed the possibility
with several international officers who
were receptive to the idea. A strong prospectus
must be drawn up and submitted to
these officers, detailing how New Orleans
would meet problems pertaining to hotels,
entertainment, programs, etc.
More convention report: In addition to
Doris and Teddy Solomon, those New Orleans
folks at the Dublin meeting included
Solomon's cousin Mrs. Blanche Glymph
and Mrs. George Shamis, a friend of the
Solomons. Also attending, were the Gibbons
Burkes. Marguerite and Harry Batf. Rita
and Michel Vemaci and Mrs. Seymour
Weiss. Solomon already was a Variety Patron
Life Member; this year Doris and all
the couple's children and their daughter-inlaw
became Patron Life Members. The
children are George, Gladys, Gloria, Glenda,
Gary and Glen. Their daughter-in-law
is Judy Solomon, George's wife. The Solomon
family is the largest Variety family
to become 100 per cent Patron Life Members
but there has been a tremendous response
to this program this year, around
70 and 80 persons qualifying for the special
title of Patron Life Members.
Tent 45 Notes: Ladies of Variety will
have an all-day outing Tuesday (10) at
Ruth Lais's Pass Christian home . . . Tent
45 members were offering their condolences
to Ruth Bohne, whose husband Ezra died;
to Grace Schneider on the death of her
brother and the death of Edgar Shinn's
widow. Edgar was a Variety barker many
years and when he retired after 50 years
in the film business, he was the oldest film
salesman in the industry . . . Birthday greetings
to barkers Al Dermody, Billy Gay.
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Perry jr., Don Woods, Leon Johnson, John
Zollinger, Herman Gentry, Dan Brandon.
Arian Sunkel and Slater Swartwood.
In the travel department: traveling in
Europe are America Solomon, Millie and
Joe Young. Louise and Malcolm Mundy .
Remus and Joan Hebert returned from a
fun-trek to Las Vegas . . . Rita and Michel
Vernaci went on to Italy after the Variety
convention in Ireland and visited Michel's
cousins before sightseeing all over Europe
. . . Doris and Warren Teal from Dallas
Variety Tent 17 attended the Louisiana-
Mississippi NATO joint convention in Biloxi.
Miss. . . . Gene Calongne, Gallo Theatre,
and his wife Jackie are ecstatic over
their trip to Hawaii. While in Honolulu,
they met Harvey DeFrance, a director of
Variety Tent 50, who welcomed, wined and
dined them royally.
Congratulations to Iris and Bill Cobb on
the graduation of grandson Jimmy Bradford
from Archbishop Rummel High School, and
to Louise and Malcolm Mundy. whose son
Michael J. received a Ph.D. in psychology
from Auburn University at commencement
time . . . Congratulations, too. to Dan and
Shirley Brandon, whose daughter Barbara
received the Daughters of the American
Republic Award from Jean Gordon Elementary
School.
Barker Eads Poitevent has been named
chairman of the loan executive committee
. . .
for the fall United Fund campaign
Barker Vic Schiro was awards chairman
and Leon Prestia was accommodations
chairman of the INCA dinner for the
POWs.
New titles on New Orleans marquees:
"Lost Horizon," Sena Mall; "The Last of
Sheila," Saenger-Orleans; "Cahill. United
States Marshal." Saenger; "Scarecrow."
Cine Royale; "Tom Sawyer." Lakeside.
Westside I and Kenilworth; "The Neptune
Factor." multiple run.
Houma, La., Bijou Given
Updating, Refurbishing
HOUMA. LA.— At a cost of $20,000.
the Bijou Theatre has been remodeled and
refurbished by the ownership, which consists
of the Bethancourt, Breaux and Jacuzzo
families. Mercedes and Marguerite Doiron.
Improvements include a new screen,
automatic screen masking, new carpets, new
drapes and new decor. Manager Emile
Bethancourt said that while the 1,000 seats
were not replaced, "We feel they are quite
comfortable and adequate for movie viewing."
Ihe current building housing the Bijoii
was built in 1953 on the site another theatre
had occupied since 1938. This latter
theatre had burned to the ground in 1952.
The original Bijou, constructed around
1412, occupied a site in the 200 block of
Main Street, according to Effie Breaux, a
descendant of the original Breaux partners
—Eddie and Henry Breaux and Arthur J.
Bethancourt.
At a later date, Emile Bethancourt told
the Houma Courier, the Bijou was transferred
to the old Houma Opera House and
from there to the Grand, which was built
by a man from Thibodaux in the 1920s
and bought by the Bijou partnership.
Ogden-Perry's Biloxi
Edgewater I, II Open
BILOXI. MISS.—Edgewater Plaza cinemas
I and II. newest units in the fast-growing
Ogden-Perry circuit, were opened officially
in a film-cutting ceremony performed
by Daniel Guice, mayor of Biloxi. June 6.
The de luxe complex in the Edgewater
Plaza Shopping City has 500 luxurious
American Seating Co. rocking chairs in
each auditorium. Each side is fully carpeted
and has draped walls, automated projection
and the usual plush appointments found in
all Ogden-Perry theatres.
The Ogden-Perry circuit has home offices
in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. La.
MEMPHIS
Ctephen J. Stasiak has purchased the Glenwood
Drive-In at Glenwood. Ark., and
will buy and book in Memphis . . ., James
R. Morgan has sold his interest in the Tobie
Theatre at Senatobia. Miss., and Paul Maxie
is operating the theatre.
The Sunset Drive-In at Martin has been
reopened on a full-time schedule . . . The
Ritz Theatre in Baldwyn, Miss., which had
been closed a week at this writing, will be
relighted Sunday (8) . . . The Plaza Theatre
of Memphis, closed several weeks while
being converted from a single-screen operation
to a dual-screen complex, was reopened
June 27.
Oaks Theatre in Berkeley
Will Reopen As Twin Unit
From Western Edition
BERKELEY. CALIF. — The landmark
Oaks Theatres, located on Solano Avenue,
closed recently for a remodeling project
which will convert it to a twin-theatre operation,
it was announced by Dutch "Mac"
McKnight. manager. The Oaks was one of
the last of the large movie houses in the
area.
McKnight notes, however, that even when
the Oaks is twinned, each auditorium will
have a larger capacity than most of the recently
constructed multitheatres.
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Tercar Triplex Opens
In Downtown Houston
HOUSTON— Allen Conlcr 111.
representing
the first new theatre construction in the
downtown section of this city in 40 years
and first downtown theatre complex, was
opened Wednesday. June 27. by Tercar
Theatre Co.. headed bv president Robert
H. Park.
Located on the concourse level of the
Allen Center Building. Dallas at Smith
.Street, the triplex incorporates the latest in
projection equipment—using a platter system
that projects the film continuously
from one reel, as opposed to changing back
and forth on two projectors. The projection
light is derived from xenon lamp)s rather
than from carbon arcs and gives a soft,
steady light.
Two of the Alien Center Ill's auditoriums
seat 300 patrons each; the third accommodates
400. All seats are push-back models
that provide more leg-room and space
for seated patrons when later arrivals enter
the row. Auditorium walls are completely
draped for appearance as well as for acoustical
perfection. The air-conditioning system
is a chilled water system—another first for
a Houston theatre. The lobby is paneled in
walnut, with one wall a complete mirror 9
feet high and 48 feet long.
Managing the new complex for Tercar is
Mark Smith, a Houston newcomer who had
earlier training in radio and television before
entering exhibition
as head of advertising
and management for another circuit.
Waco Creative Art Center
Backs Children's Series
WACO. TEX.—The Waco Creative
Art
Center joins the Texas Commission on the
Arts and Humanities as the second arts organization
this month to sponsor the Children's
International Film Festival. Designed
for elementary school children and composed
of live action and animated films
from around the world, the series had its
premiere at the Dallas Museum of Fine
Arts, several weeks ago, where it was received
by enthusiastic capacity audiences of
parents and children.
The Waco Creative Art Center will present
the children's series Monday through
Friday in both morning and afternoon
screenings, utilizing the McLennan Community
College Fine Arts Theatre and the
Jefferson-Moore High School Auditorium in
an attempt to reach the entire community.
Those interested in attending were asked to
contact Margaret Hardesty, director of the
Center, for full
details.
Similar film programs for young people
and adults are being developed by the film
division of the Texas Commission on the
Arts and Humanities for screening by museums
and other interested organizations
around the state. Such film programs represent
an effort on the part of the commission
to help build enlightened and responsive film
audiences within Texas.
Stanley Kramer Sees End
Of Pornographic 'Era'
SAN ANTONIO — Stanley Kramer, in
San Antonio June 20 as part of a promotional
tour in conjunction with the opening
of "Oklahoma Crude" Wednesday (4) at
North Star Mall and McCreless Shopping
City cinemas, sees cleaner and better films
on the horizon and a winding down of the
pornographic trend of moviemaking.
Concerning the current trend of moviemaking,
Kramer points out that the old
days, with Hollywood as the citadel of
moviemaking and of the big film factories,
are gone. Of this, he says, "Today, people,
small companies and individuals are making
films—and some of them are pretty good."
Kramer feels the country, primarily a
puritanical society, went through an art revolution
after World War II and the pendulum
went swinging too far out but is now
beginning to right itself.
The veteran Hollywood producer said that
he thinks things are beginning to right themselves
and pornographic films are going
back where they belong— in private.
The producer-director feels cable television
would be a tremendous thing for the
movie industry but does not see it coming
soon.
Kramer is married to the former Karen
Sharpe of San Antonio and the couple has
two children, Katharine and Jennifer. A
former film actress, Karen is to visit her
home town this week.
Wayne Lewellen Para.
Dallas-OC Manager
NEW YORK CITY — Wayne Lewellen
has been appointed Paramount Pictures
branch manager for Dallas-Oklahoma City.
it was announced here by Norman Weitman,
vice-president for sales.
Lewellen, whose appointment became
effective June 25, will report to district
manager Frank Carbone.
Lewellen's previous experience was with
Warner Bros, and Columbia. Most recently
he was sales manager for Columbia's Dallas
exchange.
T.C. McNamara Is Charged
Under Revised SA Law
SAN ANTONIO— Alleged violation of
the city's anti-nude movie ordinance resulted
in arrest June 21 for T. C. McNamara. operator
of the Lackland Drive-In. He was released
that night on a signature bond.
The ordinance requires drive-in theatres
to take steps such as mounting floodlights
prevent adult films being seen from nearby
to
roads. Police said a citizen had com-
plained that "The Secret Loves of Kama
Sutra" was visible from certain parts of a
road running near the drive-in. The film
reportedly contains scenes showing a woman's
bare breasts and buttocks.
McNamara's arrest was the first made
since the ordinance was rewritten last year
in attempts to correct wording errors in the
original
law.
Two Injunctions Stop
Dallas Film Ad Plans
DALLAS— An injunction stopping the
advertising of "Emperor of the North" as
"suitable for young persons" was signed
Friday, June 22. bv District Judge Owen
Giles.
The judge signed the order after a jury
in his court found the film contained "obscene
language" and "brutality, violence,
criminality or sadism." The jury also found
the film to be "patently offensive to the
prevailing standards in the adult community
of Dallas as . . . what is suitable to be
shown, or heard, by persons under 16."
Furthermore, the jury declared the picture
to be "predominantly without redeeming
social importance by persons under 16."
Dallas officials had filed the suit Monday.
June 18, when they learned that 20th
Century-Fox Film Corp. and .\BC Interstate
Theatres intended to advertise the film
as "suitable for young persons" despite the
city's film classification board ruling that
the picture was "not suitable for young persons."
A somewhat similar decision about a motion
picture was returned Tuesday. June 19,
by a jury in District Judge Ted Akins'
court, that case involving Paramount's
"Paper Moon." Judge Akins signed an injunction
forbidding Paramount Pictures
Corp. and General Cinema Corp. of Texas
from advertising "Paper Moon" as "suitable
for young persons" after the Dallas film
board had ruled that it was "not suitable."
That case also had been originated by the
City of Dallas.
SA Music Theatre Shows
Saturday Film Series
S.A.N ANTONIO— Music Theatre has begun
a series of Saturday afternoon film
presentations as part of its children's theatre
program.
Planning to show the best films of the
1930s, '40s and '50s, the theatre will offer
all of its movies at noon on Saturdays. Admission
will be 75 cents per person but there
is a subscription rate which reduces the
cost of each Saturday program to 50 cents
(a total of $7.50 for the complete series).
The series will run for 15 weeks. Each
program will consist of a cartoon, a short
subject, a serial chapter and a feature film.
Among the features to be screened arc:
Laurel and Hardy in "Fra Diavalo" ("The
Devils Brother), Abbott and Costello in "In
Hollywood," "The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn," "Gunga Din," "Ivanhoe,"
"Kim," "The Prince and the Pauper" and
"Prince Valiant."
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DALLAS
QeceDt openings here: "Scarecrow, " "Frazier
the Sensuous Lion," "Cahill,
United States Marshal,"' "The Chinese Connection."
"The Manhandlers," "DilHnger,"
"Emperor of the North," "40 Carats,"
"Jesus Christ Superstar." "Live and Lei
Die." "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing."
"Shaft in Africa." "Superfly T.N.T.," "A
Touch of Class" and "The Last of Sheila."
In fact. June brought a change to all Dallas
screens, many theatres showing the type of
product usually booked for the Christmas
and New Year's holidays.
Gazzie Moseley of Bellaire had eye surgery
at Center Pavillion. 1700 Holcomb
Blvd.. Houston, Tex. 77035.
Alta Mae and J. B. Roberts are not taking
their usual vacation to escape the Texas
heat this summer. His brother is seriously
ill in Veterans Hospital and the Roberts
spend much time with him.
Evelyn Neeley and Julia Albro enjoyed
school reunion in Ardmore. Okla., June
a
15 and 16. Evelyn reported she still was
sore from dancing so much, especially those
older dances the girls did in their prime. It
was a reunion for Ardmore High School
graduating classes for the years 1930
through 1933 and 250 turned out for the
festivities.
Filmrow patients' reports: Hal Moore.
National Theatre Supply, is recuperating at
home after being released from Methodist
Hospital June 23 . . . Mrs. Charlie McKinney
(better known as "Mama") suffered a
heart attack Monday. June 18. Not realizing
what had occurred, she asked a friend
to drive her to a doctor's office to check
a heavy chest pain. The doctor immediately
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(Modern Theatre Supply) reported Sunday.
June 24, that she had been moved to private
room 472 that morning. She's much too
sick for visitors but would appreciate cards
from film industry friends . . . Manuel
Avila. president of the Spanish-Speaking
Film Organization and owner of the Dallas
Stevens Theatre, is in room 5419 at Baylor
Hospital following head surgery for a double
blood clot. He had been in the intensive
care unit until the June 24 weekend. He.
too, would appreciate hearing from industry
friends and associates.
Sam Chernoff and Theatre Corporations
have moved their offices to Royal Gardens
Office Complex. 10830 North Central Expressway,
Suite 112, Dallas, Tex. 75231.
The telephone number is (214) 361-8686.
LeRoy Mitchell has taken over operations
again of the Ritz Theatre and McKinney
Drive-In at McKinney . . . Santikos Theatres
of San Antonio took over two more
drive-ins at San Antonio, thus becoming the
only circuit to own drive-ins in that Texas
city. However, independent operator S. K.
Barry still owns the El Capitan. where only
Spanish-language films are shown.
Bill B. Smith of the former Jerry Lewis
Cinema, Monahans. advises us that the
name of that theatre has been changed to
Smile Theatre.
FORT WORTH
^wo area film critics, one from here and
the other from Dallas, have unsuaully
good reasons for keeping tab on Casa
Manana's rehearsals, where preparations are
being made to stage "Mame" and "Fiddler
on the Roof." Bob Porter of the Dallas
Times Herald has two sons appearing in the
show: Paul. 11, will play the role of young
Patrick Dennis; then Craig, 10, will be seen
as the adult Patrick's son in the final scene.
In "Fiddler on the Roof." David Brooks,
son of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's
Elston Brooks, has the role of the rabbi's
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After viewing trailers for "Paper Moon."
Perry Stewart of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
commented: ".-Mong with those amusing
out-takes of Ryan O'Neal breaking up
over a soggy waffle are some nifty scenes
featuring Fort Worth actor John Hillerman.
If Hillerman is as prominent in the film as
he is in the trailer. Paper Moon' has to
be his biggest film break to date." The
Paramount release opens at the Fort Worth
Opera House Cinema Wednesday (27).
Who says people only want sexy movies'?
The .Scott Theatre is planning now for its
eighth annual Fine Film Series, which will
start September 10 with the Marx brothers
in "Duck Soup." followed by the 1934 detective
film. "The Thin Man." with William
Powell and Myrna Loy in October. "The
Bicycle Thief" is to be the November 19
attraction, while Alfred Hitchcock's thriller
"Spellbound" is the December 10 feature.
That popular dance team of Fred Astaire
and Ginger Rogers will return January 21
in ""Top Hat." followed by "Birth of a
Nation." February 11. Cecil B. DeMille's
1934 version of "Cleopatra." starring Claudette
Colbert, is booked for March 4: .A.pril
22 will bring "Adam's Rib." starring Spencer
Tracy, Katherine Hepburn. Judy Holliday
and Tom Ewell. George Steven's adaptation
of Rudyard Kipling's "Gunga Din."
starring Cary Grant. Douglas Fairbanks jr.,
Victor McLagen. Joan Fontaine and Sam
Jaffee. will be seen May 6. The series ends
with a screening of the 1922 German film.
"Nosferatu." the first screen version of
Dracula. This series has been most successful
in its previous seven years. Season subscriptions
for the ten-film series are $6 for
members of the Fort Worth .'\rt Ass'n and
$7.50 for non-members.
Ben Johnson, Oscar winner for his role
in "The Last Picture Show," stopped in Fort
Worth June 18 to boost his latest film. "Dil-
Hnger." in which he is cast as Matt Purvis,
the FBI nemesis of the elusive outlaw. The
"Dillinger" film opened at Fort Worth theatres
the following day . . . Also making a
Fort Worth call was Michael Callan, who is
in "Frasier, the Sensuous Lion." current at
the Bowie and Bellaire.
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OAKLAND. CALIF. — The man and
woman depicted on a 50\S0-l'oot mosaic on
the front of the Paramount Theatre in
downtown Oakland have not been changed
since the former movie palace opened in
December 1931. The theatre is being remodeled
for use as a cultural arts center.
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^allas film producer David Wynn came in
for a brief stay to discuss movie production
here briefly was actor
Chill Wills, whose mission was to make
commercials for Southwestern Savings. Chill
said he is contemplating taking time out to
catch up with his fishing.
Movie actors William Benedict. Frank
Coghlan and Dave Sharpe were guests of
United Films 16's Earl Blair and his wife
Wilene while in Houston for Houstoncon
'73. a nostalgia convention of their films
and serials ... An invitational screening
of "Jesus Christ Superstar" was held Sunday.
June 24. at the Village Theatre . . .
That Robert Mitchum starrer,
"The Friends
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as successor to the return engagement of
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T/Sgt. William Stanford
Leaves Military Service
COLORADO SPRINGS. COLO.—T/Sgt.
William H. Stanford retired from the U.S.
Air Force last month in a ceremony held
at the North American Air Defense Command
(NORAD) headquarters here, thus
ending a 22-year military career.
Prior to entering service. Stanford was
an employee of ABC Interstate Theatres in
Fort Worth and had managed theatres in
Basque County, Te.x. Throughout his service
career, whenever he had leave, he worked
in commercial theatre booths wherever he
happened to be serving. While stationed in
Texas, he worked part time for projectionist
locals in Dallas. Waco and Fort Worth.
While in California, he worked for Lloyd
Berry, then business agent of Local M-762.
San Luis Obispo. During his many years in
Colorado, Stanford worked under the jurisdiction
of Local M-62. He is a member of
Local 741, lATSE, Anderson, S.C. and
Local F-53, Dallas, Tex.
From 1950 through 1954, Stanford supervised
operation of military theatres at
Lackland, Connally and Ellington Air Force
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from a stroke, plans to get further
tests at St. Luke's Hospital . . . Sue Edwards
of ABC Interstate Theatres still is searching
for a real hobo for the circuit's take-a-bumto-brunch
project in conjunction with the
opening of a major film production.
New Houston titles: •Dillinger. " McLendon
Triple. Gulfway, Post Oak. Majestic 1.
Town and Country 6, Almeda 4. Northwest
4, King Center. Shamrock 4 and Shepherd;
"Pippi Longstocking." several neighborhood
and drive-in theatres; "Scarecrow" at the
Gaylynn and Town and Country 6: "Oklahoma
Crude. ' Galleria Cinema and Almeda
4; "Don Quijote Cabalga de Nuevo." Mexican
comedian Mario Moreno (Cantinflas)
as Sancho Panza in a variation of the Cervantes
tale in Spanish at the Granada, Ritz
and Santa Rosa.
bases in Texas. Working with installation
engineers, he installed one of the first CinemaScope
and stereophonic sound projection
systems in a military theatre.
Leaving military service late in 1954, he
worked for RKO Radio Pictures as a film
booker and at Braniff Airlines as a film
editor while participating in the USAF Reserve.
SOUTHWESTERN
Stanford was recalled to active military
service in 1956. In 1959 he was assigned to
Casablanca. Morocco, as branch manager
for the Army & Air Force Motion Picture
Service. While in Morocco, he supervised
film distribution to many isolated military
sites where movies were the only form of
entertainment. In addition, he coordinated
with the Strategic Air Command in the
operation and maintenance of military theatres
at the three large air bases then operational
in North Africa.
While in Casablanca, Stanford was instrumental
in arranging a lease of two Arab
theatres, for three nights a week, to show
American movies in downtown Casablanca
and Rabat, Morocco. He remembers having
to ask demanding crowds of Arabs to leave
so the American servicemen and dependents
could see a showing of Disney's "Snow
White" and "Old Yeller."
"It made me proud of the American way
of life and our motion picture industry,"
Stanford said, "to note that foreign nation-
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ceremony for T/Sgt. WiUiam H.
Stanford, center, at the North American
Air Defense Command (NORAD)
headquarters in Colorado Springs. Mrs.
Stanford looks on as Lt. Col. E. K.
Terrell, director of NORAD Audio-
Visual Services, presents a retirement
certificate to the sergeant.
ment entailed newsreel production assignments
throughout Europe.
In 1960, a dual assignment was received,
with duty split between a film unit at Vandenberg
AFB. Calif., and Lookout Mountain
Motion Picture Laboratory in Hollywood.
Here he participated in film production
covering early Air Force missile
launches.
In 1961. he was assigned to the Ent
AFB complex in Colorado Springs and held
positions as a motion picture sound recordist,
film librarian and studio-visual technician.
In 1966 he served on a tour of duty
with SAC. returning to the USAF Academy
in 1967, where he worked in the foreign
language department.
Leaving the Academy in 1969, he served
another tour of duty with' SAC. In 1970 he
was assigned to NORAD as NCOIC of the
presentations division, audio-visual services.
This assignment entailed multi-media audiovisual
presentations to heads of state, foreign
dignitaries and members of Congress.
Many of these presentations were given at
NORAD's Combat Operations Center under
Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs.
With military service behind him. Stanford
will be employed by Braniff Airlines at
Dallas. Tex.
Georgetown, Tex., Airer
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ceremonies took place at the newly remod-
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circuit.
All of Iho above were pictured in the
reel-culling ceremony in ihe Georgetown
Sun. along with a picture of Russell Cullers,
who was one of the workmen busy with
lasi-minutc speaker repairs and adjustment
while the reopening rites were in progress.
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Filming by U.S., Mexico in SA
SAN ANTONIO—Ed Castillo,
reporting
in the San Antonio Light concerning
the visit of a Mexico movie mogul to this
city, wrote that Hollywood may have its
eye on San Antonio as far as filming full
length moving pictures is concerned but so
does the Mexican movie industry.
So says Joselito Rodriguez, one of Mexico's
top film directors and head of Cinematografica
Roma. S.A.. a major Mexico City
movie production company.
Presently in San Antonio with 32 members
of the Mexican film industry representing
top stars, script writers, technicians and
assistants, the dynamic movie veteran is
about ready to wrap up final shots of a
major production titled. "De Sangre Chicana"
("Of Chicano Blood").
Rodriguez pointed out it is the first time
a Mexican film company has come to San
Antonio to shoot a full-length production.
Of this he says, "Thanks to Mr. Al Barnhill
of the Blue Bonnet Hotel, who convinced
us we should shoot our picture here
instead of in Los Angeles or Chicago."
The energetic film director, producer and
writer, is exuberant about his latest film,
explaining the story line has to do with two
Mexican-American families
Texas—one good, one bad.
who reside in
Says Rodriguez. "We try to point out
that good citizens will prosper and move
ahead wherever they might settle in this
world, regardless of their background or
nationality. In our movie, the good family
enjoys life and lives well; while the other,
which begins to break the law. suffers constant
anguish."
The director, who wrote the script himself,
said most of the shots have been filmed
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Of this he remarks. "We could have
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but we wanted to make it as authentic as
possible." Rodriguez said other Mexican
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Rodriguez said he was not sure where the
picture should be filmed until he met with
Barnhill. manager of the Blue Bonnet, who
introduced him to members of the Greater
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and
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Says the director, "The welcome was so
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The feature will be premiered at the
Alameda Theatre in San Antonio and will
be shown throughout Mexico and in Spanish-language
theatres in Los Angeles, Chicago,
Denver, and throughout Arizona and
New Mexico.
Rodriguez said movie theatres in Mexico
are still "the big thing" and people by the
thousands enjoy a visit to their local picture
house at least once a week. He said controlled
theatre prices have helped keep the
movie industry in iMexico "very much
alive."
In addition to Mexican movie stars, several
local residents take part in the film, including
Aida Araceli, former star in Mexico;
Mike Fernandez, who is also associate producer,
and members of the drama department
from Our Lady of the Lake College.
Mexican stars include Pepe Romay, Rodriguez"
son. who is also directing the movie;
Susana Cabrera, a top radio, television and
film celebrity; Elizabet Dupeiron; Pepe
Chavez; Colosi Colossetti and dramatic actor
Marcelo Villamil. playing a comedy role
for the first
time.
Villamil has worked extensively with
American picture companies in Mexico and
speaks highly of the current production in
which he plays a major part. Says Villamil.
"It will be a great film and a great promotion
for San Antonio and Texas."
Rodriguez said when final shots are completed,
members of the company will return
to Mexico City.
SAN ANTONIO
filmed in Bracketvllle, will appear on the
series in the fall . . . Mrs. Margie Overstreet,
assistant manager of the Woodlawn, and her
son Keith and his wife and children are on
a vacation trip. They plan to visit Houston,
then go to California for a look at Disneyland.
Las Vegas also is on their travel schedule.
The Laurel Theatre had difficulty with
the air conditioning system while a show
was in progress. When manager Arnold
Priest took action to correct the mechanical
defects, the patrons patiently waited and
showed understanding for Priest's difficulty.
Funeral services were held for Dr. Hazel
Wooden Megaw, an 80-year-old dentist who
formerly played the organ at the San Antonio
Aztec Theatre.
New marquee Hties: "Last Tango in
Paris," Aztec 3; "Shaft in Africa," downtown
Majestic and Century South; "40
Carats," Laurv-I; "Paper Moon," Colonies
North and Century South; "Terror in the
Wax Museum" and "House That Dripped
Blood," downtown Texas; "Live and Let
Die," Aztec 3, Century South and Olmos;
"Mary Poppins," Century South and North
Star Mall Cinema II.
Michelle Phillips, one of the mamas of
the singing group the Mamas and the Papas,
has turned actress with a role in
"Dillinger,"
in which she plays the gangster's girl
friend. Miss Phillips was in San Antonio to
publicize the release of the movie. Also
starring Warren Oates, Cloris Leachman and
Ben Johnson, it had its world premiere in
Dallas Tuesday (19) ... A double bill movie
of Beatles films was the special midnight
show at the Laurel, with all seats $1. The
two Beatles hits included "A Hard Day's
Night" and "Yellow Submarine."
Mrs. Sid Schaenfield, wife of the manager
of the Cinema Arts' Texas Theatre and secretary
to Tom Powers, city manager of the
circuit, returned from a trip to Bay City
for the wedding of her niece Patty Spalek
Aztec 3 is showing two Mike
Nichols hits. "Carnal Knowledge" and "The
Graduate." on one of its three screens and
the double bill of "Hercules" and "Hercules
Unchained" on another screen.
The glass slides Earl Abel used to flash
on the Texas Theatre screen during the
Roarin' 20s and early '30s have been turned
over by Lorena Abel, the organists' widow,
to a representative of American Theatre
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Woodlawn. ob.served his birthday June
21. he claimed he "was 29 and holding his
own" . Baroness Adriana Sertoli
Selas, who resides in Rome and is a foremost
European costume designer for U.S.
and European films, was a recent visitor at
the San Antonio home of her si.ster Mrs.
Valeria Furino.
Ricardo Montalbaii was a guest of
KLRN-TV us he filmed segments for the
educational TV station's children's show
"Carrascolendas." The segments, being
Harold Lloyd, who also was interested in the
organ and who bequeathed his musical artifacts
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Sneaks 'Blume in Love'
BOSTON—Warner Bros.' "Blunic in
Love" had a sneak-preview on a recent
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Qorrection: We wrote in the June 11 issue
that Bill and Helen Crosby were celebrating
their 15th year in exhibition. That's
correct as far as the operation of their Little
River Drive-In at Wright City is concerned.
But the Crosbys had run the Choctaw Theatre
in Wright City (not Hugo) three years
before starting their drive-in operation. For
several years they have operated only the
drive-in recently and assisted their daughter
and son-in-law (Linda and Jack Boucher)
in getting started at the Erie Theatre and
Circus Drive-In at Hugo.
Up from Dallas on film business: Jake
Guiles, Continental Pictures, who also did
some buying and booking for his booking
service; Bernie Palmer, General Cinema
Corp.
Out-of-town on film business: M. O. Rimmer.
United Artists exchange manager, who
went to New Orleans to contact Gulf States
Theatres, then moved on to call at the
Dallas United Artists office.
Charles Smith, Corral Drive-In. Wynnewood,
called in to advise us that he's happy
to have his airer back in operation after a
small tornado ripped away part of his screen
tower.
Speaking of tornados, exhibitors in this
trade area are relieved to have a breather
from the many such storms which have
plagued Oklahoma and Texas for weeks.
An uptrend in theatre grosses has become
evident since the tornado threat has diminished.
Several films are
doing outstanding business
on OC screens,
including "High Plains
Drifter" at the Shepherd Twin, "Dillinger"
at the Plaza Theatre, "Oklahoma Crude"
at North Park and "Godspell" at Mac-
Arthur Park.
New Marquee Titles: Westwood, "The
Man Who Loved Cat Dancing:" Cooper,
"Shaft in Africa"; Quail Twin, "Paper
Moon"; Villa, "Mary Poppins"; North Park,
"The Sound of Music"; Apollo, Park Terrace,
Quail Twin, Hillcrest Drive-In and
Edmond Plaza, "The Neptune Factor":
North Park, "The Last of Sheila"; Shepherd
Twin, "Emperor of the North": Yale, Skyview
and Riviera. "Black Mama. White
Mama."
SA Cenlury Soulh Is
Adding Two Screens
SAN ANTONIO — This city's largest
movie theatre complex will become even
larger this week with the formal opening
of two more screens at the Century South
Theatres.
The additional auditoriums at the complex
will raise the number of screens at the
Century South to six. The total number of
seats in the complex will be 3,200.
The theatre is also increasing its parking
area from spaces for 800 autos to 1,000 and
the concession area in the theatre complex
will
be enlarged.
Critic John Buskin Likes
Austin's New Fourplexer
AUSTIN— "The Aquarius is interesting
enough in itself to warrant a visit." John
Bustin, amusements editor of the Austin
Statesman, wrote in a recent Show World
column, "just for inspection. But with four
good screen attractions also in evidence, it
will be drawing a lot of well-entertained
sightseers in the days ahead."
"Thanks to a number of people but
especially to Earl and Lena Podolnick,
president and executive vice-president, respectively,
of Trans-Texas Theatres," Bustin
will open an office in the north half of the
property.
The Hughes family interest in the theatre
property goes back to 1918. when Mr. and
Mrs. G. D. Hughes came here November
13 and bought the old Gem Theatre from
Dave Jackson. They changed the theatre's
name to Liberty and began the operation
that continued until a short time ago.
In 1927, the present theatre building was
constructed; during World War II, the
Hughes family also was interested in the
Victory Theatre at Poteau and much was
made of the names of the two family-owned
theatres—Liberty and Victory—in the war
effort.
Ray Hughes in recent years has been
owner and operator of the Liberty and a
few years ago moved to Poteau, according
to the Ledger, to look after business interests
there.
Marquee at Yucca Theatre
Tells Why It's Closed
MIDLAND. TEX.—The Yucca Theatre
marquee read: "Closed. Refused to Show a
Jane Fonda Picture."
The theatre ran the film "Steelyard
Blues," starring Jane Fonda and Donald
Sutherland, for two days but decided to
close over the weekend.
The ad for the Yucca Theatre in the local
newspaper told readers that the theatre was
closed for lack of something better to show.
Robert Pinkerton to Make
Full-Length Film in SA
SAN ANTONIO—Robert Pinkerton, a
former radio station executive who in the
late 1950s owned KUBO here, announced
he is planning to film a full-length movie in
San Antonio.
Pinkerton said the title of the picture will
be "Prelude to Happiness."
The film will be produced by a San Antonio-based
company, the Magus Film
Group. Filming will begin Monday (9).
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After noting the films playing in each of
the four auditoriums following the recent
opening of the de luxe quadplex, Bustin
called attention to manager Bob Bru's
scheduling: "Bru plans to stagger opening
times 30 minutes apart in order to accommodate
rush-hour crowds, as well as to give
patrons a kind of flexibility in picking a
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Joe A. Johnson Purchases
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HEAVENER, OKLA.— Purchase o\ the
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Ledger, which said that Joe A. Johnson,
former Ledger co-publisher and now a representative
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Two 'Pom Pom Girls' Roles
Are Set by Hampton Int'l
HOLLYWOOD— Mike Zapata has been
cast in the role of Prof. Rawleigh Barnett
in the Hampton International picture, "The
Pom Pom Girls." Vivian Molina will take a
two-week vacation from her position at
Disneyland to play the role of Chick in the
feature film.
The Saxton Films release goes before
the cameras this .summer in Cypress, Calif.
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New Teenage Freedom Sale of Eldora, Iowa, New Grand
MiNNEAPoi IS 1 uiw, v ,h a ..
Morks
EndiHg of a Community Era
•Girls Arc for Lv.ving.' the k.toM -Cingcr- Bv JOSEPHINH KORTE
sex-action romp, also failing short with a „^„'
,-,
90? And tLDORA. "Paper Moon," Paramount-s sum- ^
lOWA-The sale of the New
mer '^""'* Theatre
biggie, with a mere 175?
by
Well, thafs
Harrison D. Wolcott
th; way the
"parked
ticket
the end
tears here
of
since Minnean
era. The house had
sota almost a month ago legalized alcoholic
'^^" '" ^^ Wolcott family 50 years and
beverages for those 18. 19 and 20 years old.
'*""' "^"^"^ Wolcott and the New Grand The-
^'""^ '^^'^^ synonymous in the community,
In this case, the teeners' drink has been the
theatres' poison. That vital teenage audi- ^^^ business first was operated by Wolcotfs
;nce. especially the aforementioned father, the late Leo F. Wolcott.
in age
bracket and who goes for the simple-minded '^''- ^^'^ Mrs. Leo F. Wolcott came to
sex fare dished out these days and who is Eldora in 1923 and purchased the showable
to buy tickets despite R ratings, now is house from M. W. Moir. They previously
spending its coin on liquor instead of the had owned the Empress Theatre in Indianoflickers.
la, Iowa. Their first show, presented New
'Average Is too) Year's Day 1924, was "Huntress," a silent
f''^ starring Colleen Moore. Mrs. Wolcott
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Skyway I—The Harrod Experiment (CRC),
--ecalls that this was at the time when
movies Were shown with Only one projector.
I
Skywoy*!—Hitler: The' Lost Ten Doys :Para),' Then, later, the theatre Was closed for sevi-Ludwig
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Sout'hdaTe'"'
Sfate—Pot Gorrett ond Billy the Kid ment which made possible continuous film
World—Theotre of Blood (UA), 2nd wk 90
, • . , ,
showings Without a break.
(MGM), 4th wk 90
"In those days," Mrs. Wolcott reminisced,
^ , ^1 f^ TV "when the end of the reel came, you just
FarkWay UlOSeS Une Day, waited until the projectionist could thread
Opens With 'Miss
'he
Jones'
next one."
MILWAUKEE—The Parkway Theatre, Completed in 4 Days
which has been involved in controversy over Updating and redecorating were comthe
showing of X-rated films, closed sudden- pleted in four days. "After opening," Mrs.
ly Thursday, June 21, announcing (through Wolcott said, "it was two full shows each
its legal counsel, attorney Dominic H. night, six days a week, and to make things
Frinzi) that the move would be only worse that winter was very cold, with many
temporary. Frinzi advised the closing, he snow storms and blocked roads long into
said, until he had opportunity to look at the April."
U.S. -Supreme Court ruling which strength- The Wolcotts had two child.'-en, Patricia
ened the enforcement of local obscenity and Harrison. "The children came to the
laws. theatre only on rare occasions." Mrs. Wol-
One day later the theatre, which is located cott said, "until they were in their teens."
at 3417 West Lisbon Ave., reopened upon Both Patty and Harrison became a very
the attorney's advice. The Parkway now important part of the theatre in later years,
will remain open, Frinzi said, until the Patty was secretary to her father and Harfederal
court here vacates its restraining rison learned to operate the machines, manorder
(issued last January) which prevents age the business and assist in many ways.
the district attorney's office from prosecut- Harrison served in the Navy in the Philiping
the theatre under the state obscenity pines during World War II.
'aws. Recall Many Changes
A panel of three federal judges—Federal The Wolcotts recall many changes in the
Judge John W. Reynolds, Federal Judge theatre operation. Sound came in 1929,
Myron L. Gordon and Seventh Circuit which required new equipment. Wolcott al-
Court of Appeals Judge Thomas E. Fair- ways kept the New Grand abreast of the
child—during January had heard arguments times. "He battled constantly to get the best
trom the theatre management (Detco) chal- and latest pictures on a par with larger
lenging the constitutionality of the law on cities." Mrs. Wolcott commented. "He headobscenity.
This panel has not yet announced ed the Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota
Its ruling.
Theatre Ass'n for many years and worked
If Wisconsin's law is ruled constitutional, all his life in the interest of the smaller, inthe
total effect could be to close down all dependent theatres."
X-rated movies, in the opinion of City The movie house was remodeled several
Atty. James B. Brennan. times but in 1937 actually was rebuilt. En-
The Parkway reopened larged to a capacity of 550 upholstered
at 1 p.m. June
22 with the Midwest premiere of "The seats, the theatre was equipped with a
Devil in Miss Jones." There are six showings lounge, new restrooms, balcony, winding
a day, with a 10:10 p.m. lale show on stairways and a fireproof projection room.
Sundays. The theatre's newspaper adver- The attractions for the grand-opening were
tisement declared that "The Devil in Miss "Angel's Holiday," with Jane Withers, and
Jones" makes "Last Tango in Paris" seem "A Star Is Born." with Janet Gaynor. Over
like "a minuet at a Boston social tea party." 1,650 attended free shows to help the family
celebrate at the time of the New Grand's
25th anniversary in 1949. That year, Wolcott
estimated that 36,622 miles of film
had been shown in the theatre and his son
now states that figure is well over 70.000
miles.
The movie house was very much a family
operation throughout the 50-year period.
The Wolcotfs granddaughter spent many a
night sleeping in the theatre's lounge. Later.
two more grandchildren slept there. Also,
many community young people have worked
at the theatre.
The "Panoramic" wide screen came in
August 1953 and this seemed to be the ultimate,
says Mrs. Wolcott. "One could barely
remember the silent, black-and-white picture
days or just when sound, Sunday shows
and color came about."
Yet, she states that one cannot help but
remember those colorful years of the past
such stars as Mary Pickford. Hedy Lamarr,
Betty Grable, Rudolph Valentino. Alice
Faye, Red Skelton. Spencer Tracy. Mickey
Rooney and many others, plus the jazz
music of the 1920s and the advent of jive
and swing.
Harrison took full responsibility of the
theatre after his father's death in May 1959.
He continued writing his father's bulletins
and continued to follow his father's policy
in booking the newest and best possible pictures
for the theatre. Everything remained
much the same until the present, with Harrison
even keeping the same cashier—his
mother.
So, with the sale of the theatre May 1,
1973. a historical era came to a quick close
— a world of history wrapped in newspaper
clippings, memories and three generations
of one Eldora family.
Bill Beck Rents Theatre
RENVILLE. MINN.—William Beck of
Renville has rented the Revilla Theatre here.
effective Thursday (28). from R. James
Yates, owner of the showhouse.
Plan Beaver County Theatre
MONACA. PA.—A $5 million shopping
center is under construction here al the intersection
of Route 51 and Route IS. In the
second phase of the development there will
be a theatre, bank and specialty stores.
Initially, the giant stores are being erected.
BOXOFFICE :: July 2. 1973

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MINNEAPOLIS
Qhalk up the 1973 edition of the Duff
Celebrity Golf Tournament as a roaring
success! Its ambitious goal of $100,000
to be donated to the Variety Heart Hospital
was realized and actually topped. However,
the few thousand past the goal marker will
be retained to launch next year's tourney.
It tallies as a stupendous and triumphant
effort and everyone connected in any way
with it deserves heartiest accolades!
That Duff's event shows what can be
done by concerted, determined effort. The
first year of the event, $3,000 was realized
for the Variety Heart Hospital. That figure
more than doubled the following year, hitting
$8,000. The next year, it reached
$11,000. By 1971. the figure was $25,000.
Last year, it reached $60,000. This year,
as noted above, the amount was an
astounding $100,000.
In this city, newspaper cooperation with
movies and exhibitors frequently leaves
much to be desired. Reviews, several exhibitors
have charged, too often are written
not to criticize in legitimate fashion the film
under discussion. Instead, they are written
to showcase the cuteness of the writer.
Other coverage is just about nil. Sadly, it
even reaches to personalities. Les Rees. 84.
died a few weeks ago. He was born in this
city, had worked on newspapers here, was
active in several Jewish and community
endeavors and was correspondent for Variety
for decades. None of the local newspapers
carried a line on his death.
Barbara Fredrickson is the new face at
the Cinerama Releasing Corp. branch. She's
taken on the duties of secretary to branch
Filmrow visitors:
manager Jim Ellis . . .
Jack DeMarce. DeMarce Theatre, Benson;
Don Quincer, Cozy. Wadena; Paul Berg.
State. Winona, and Charles Steuerwald,
State, Huron.
Dick Malek, Warner Bros, branch chief,
is hoping "Scarecrow," which opened dayand-date
June 20 at the Cine 4 Theatre in
St. Paul and the Gopher in this city, will
reverse the sagging local boxoffice trend
. . . Another picture that should catch those
illusive moviegoers hereabouts is Universal's
"Jesus Christ Superstar," which opened
June 27 at the Skyway I Theatre here and
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in St. Paul. A tradescreening of the
picture June 25 at the Skyway I was a
highlight of the local campaign.
—
Speaking of potent product, let's not
overlook United Artists' "Tom Sawyer."
which bowed June 20 at the St. Louis Park
Theatre here and the Strand in St. Paul
or UA's "Live and Let Die." which opened
day-and-date June 27 at the Orpheum Theatre
here and the Orpheum in St. Paul.
Eddie McAalpin, retired veteran exhibitor
who formerly operated the Wright Theatre
in Maple Lake, paid a visit to his many
friends along Filmrow . McCulloch.
who operates the booking-buying firm bearing
his name, and Bob and David Ross of
the Ross Brothers' circuit of St. Cloud,
departed for a five-day fishing trip in Lake
of the Wood country.
A festive party June 12 kicked off
Skyway III, the new screening room opened
by ABC of North Central States in its building
at 711 Hennepin Ave. Trade reaction
unanimously was favorable to an extreme
degree. The 40i-seater boasts the latest
equipment and places emphasis on comfort.
Mark Rosen, son of Paramount branch
salesman Joe Rosen, covered the Collegiate
World Series baseball games in Omaha for
WCCO-TV here . Myers, Paramount
branch boss, screened "Paper Moon"
at the Mann Theatre recently and said
that audience reaction was "fantastic." "I
expect this to be exactly what it's shaping
up as—a summer giant at the boxoffice."
says Myers. Myers also had an offbeat experience.
Sonny and Cher, the top-rated
entertainment husband-wife team, were in
town for a concert appearance that night.
They phoned Myers and asked if they could
screen "Paper Moon" after their own show.
Result: a midnight showing of the Ryan and
Tatum O'Neal film for Sonny and Cher,
who joined in its praise.
Prior Restraint Is Ruled
In Capitol Theatre Case
ST. PAUL—After the St. Paul City
Council had rejected his application for a
license to operate the Capitol Theatre here,
Edward J. Alexander won a court test when
District Judge Sidney P. Abramson overrode
the council action, calling it "unreasonable"
and "arbitrary." The court ordered the
council to issue the license, saying the
earlier denial had no relationship to regulatory
ends but instead apparently was based
on the alleged reputation of the applicant
and his family. Judge Abramson said the
action was an exercise of "prior restraint"
which the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 1931
Minnesota case, found to be in violation of
the First Amendment to the Constitution.
The judge emphasized, however, that he
was not forbidding the council from ;iny
future appropriate action relative to operation
of the theatre, "at such time as it
appears a legitimate challenge is being made
to the safety, morals or public welfare of its
citizens."
The judge had been supplied with a tape
recording of the council session at which
Alexander's application had been rejected.
On the basis of that. Judge Abramson found
that it was "abundantly clear that one of the
major problems . out of the fact it
was Edward Alexander making the application."
He said the council received a report
which placed the applicant as a member of
a family "well-known as operators of pornographic
book stores and pornographic theatres."
It also said that Alexander and his
brothers have had numerous brushes with
the law in alleged obscenity cases and described
them as "disreputable pornographic
dealers who do not hesitate to violate the
law."
The court noted there had been some
indications that Alexander intended to exhibit
the controversial movie "Deep
Throat." now showing in Minneapolis, and
—said the court— "which had not, at least
so far as the record discloses, ever been
deemed obscene in any significant judicial
test." (A New York lower court has held
the film to be obscene but the ruling has
not yet been subjected to appellate review.)
Judge Abramson said there are numerous
legitimate concerns involved in
the licensing
of any theatre, such as health and safety,
structural soundness, ventilation and traffic
control . . . but that the action in the Capitol
Theatre case "reflects no consideration of
any of these legitimate standards."
Rather, the judge continued, it was clearly
shown that the action "has no reasonable
relationship to legitimate regulatory ends
except as a popular decision proscribing a
threatened motion picture apparently neither
seen nor considered by the city council
in arriving at its action." The council hearing
attracted a capacity throng in the city
hall chambers, the crowd cheering the license
rejection and promising to remember
the council members "at election time."
However, several observers at the time said
the council action was an empty gesture
because the members knew full well a court
test would follow.
Concluded the judge, "At best, the council
action is unreasonable and arbitrary and
at worst a classic example of prohibited
prior
restraint."
Fox Crest Theatre Only
Downtown Fresno House
From Western Edition
FRESNO. CALIF.—The only operating
downtown theatre in this central valley city
is the Fox Crest. The Wilson and Hardy's
are dark and the Warner Theatre has been
acquired by interests that have announced
no plans for showing movies. The Warner
has been closed two years and the Wilson
and Hardy's were shuttered three months
ago. Two downtown minis specialize in
sexploitation
films.
Teatro Aztec, first-run Mexican-language
house, is now operating in west Fresno.
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Theatres Will Get New Chance When
Public Tires of Home Entertainment
By WALLY L. MEYER
MILWAUKEE—Calling attention to the
many new theatres being added to the Milwaukee
scene—mostly duos and triplexes
Gerry Franzen of Cinema, Inc.. who spoke
at the closing luncheon of the Better Films
and TV Council of Milwaukee Area last
month, declared the situation was "causing
problems for the smaller theatres."
"It has become a seller's market and with
ever more movie houses appearing and creating
an increased demand for the better
new films the sellers now are getting terms
like we've never heard before," Franzen asserted.
"The little theatreman does not have
the kind of money they are demanding.
These little fellows can be forced out of
business."
Franzen, added. "Nonetheless, we're in a
great business which has, I believe, an ever
greater future. The greater growth will
occur when the American public decides it
cannot remain satisfied with getting all its
entertainment in the home. We in the theatre
business can provide the best sound and
best screening possibilities, comfortable seats
and plenty of parking spaces for so many
more customers. I believe the public will
once again eventually realize that the best
place to enjoy film shows is in the local
movie houses."
The luncheon event was held in the
Pfister Hotel and was attended by more
than 200 persons, including at least 40 local
film industryites and 45 members of the
Sheboygan Better Films Council who traveled
to Milwaukee by chartered bus with
their president Mrs. Roman Hoerig. Also
attending was Mrs. Florence Hernan, president
of the Chicago Better Films Council.
Father Gene Jakubek delivered the invocation
and also contributed some remarks to
the occasion, complimenting the Milwaukee
council for its diligence in stimulating the
public awareness of the better films. A halfhour
of "songs from the movies" was provided
by an all-girl singing group called
"The Angelaires," representing Divine
Savior and Holy Angels High School (recently
combined).
The "Man of the Year" award for 1972-
73, from the Milwaukee council, was given
to veteran showman Bob Gross, manager of
Brookfield Square Cinema I and II. Bob
revealed that with the exception of two
years when he tried his hand at selling cars,
he's been in motion pictures since he was
13. He became manager of the (old) Fern
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Theatre on North 3rd Street at the age of
17. A friend of Bob's told Boxoffice that
one of the young manager's persuasive sales
maneuvers was to station himself on the
sidewalk and accost young potential patrons
who appeared to be passing his theatre by.
"Where you going?" he would ask. "To that
showhouse down the street? Listen, they've
got a love picture. We've got a cowboy
movie here. You want to see that love stuff?
Go ahead." His theatre did a booming business
on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
at ten cents a seat. Bob was accompanied to
the luncheon by his wife and he accepted the
award from the council's president. Mrs.
Fran Schmidtknecht.
Enos Wins Scholarship
The council's annual scholarship award
wen to Bryan D. Enos of Hawaii, who is to
receive his ,M.A. degree this month from
Marquette University's school of speech.
He's the author of a play titled "Little
People Save the King," based on Hawaiian
mythology and mythical characters, and he
will direct it for Milwaukee's Summerfest
soon. Prof. Alfred Sokolnicki. dean of the
school of speech, made the presentation.
Enos, in his remarks while accepting the
award, delighted his listeners when he said
that "society must provide children with an
appreciation of good theatre and good
films." He will direct the Children's Theatre
at the College of St. Francis beginning
this coming fall.
Mrs. Loma Welcenbach, the council vicepresident,
reviewed briefly the group's programs
and activities during 1972-73. In addition
to the souvenir gift placed at each
diner's plate, there also was a distribution
of door prizes to conclude the luncheon
event.
Discuss Evaluations
The Milwaukee Better Films Council's
latest evaluation of current films was distributed
at the luncheon over the names of
past president Mrs. Robert Hunholz. chairman
of the preview committee, and Mrs.
Robert Durkin, secretary. The ratings follow:
(Family) "Charley and the Angel,"
"Charlotte's Web," "Cinderella" (reissue).
"Lost Horizon," "1776," "Sounder." "Tom
Sawyer" and "The World's Greatest Athlete"—excellent;
"George!" and "Jeremiah
Johnson"—very good, and "Ten From Your
Show of Shows"—good.
In other categories: (Adults and Young
People) "Baxter!", "Brother Sun, Sister
Moon," "The Poseidon Adventure" and
"Young Winston"—excellent; "Camelot"
(r ei s s u e), "The Emigrants," "S o y c n 1 t
Green," "The Train Robbers" and "A
Warm December"—very good, and "Class
of '44" and — "Slither" good. (Adults and
Mature Young People) "The Godfather,"
"Harold and Maude," "The Heartbreak
Kid." "The Effect of Gamma Rays on
Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds." "A Reflection
of Fear" and "Sleuth"—very good;
"Book of Numbers," "The Creeping Flesh,"
"Cries and Whispers" and "Lady Caroline
Lamb" — good: "Charley-One-Eye," "Fists
of Fury," "The Good, the Bad and the
Ugly." "Hitler: The Last Ten Days" and
"Wattstax"—fair, and "Wicked. Wicked"
poor. (Adults) "Last Tango in Paris," "Lolly-Madonna
XXX" and "Deliverance"
good ("Tango" received the good rating "in
recognition of the superb acting but do not
go to see this film if you are offended by
vulgar language and simulated sex-act
scenes"; "Sisters"—fair, and "A Clockwork
Orange." "The Student Nurses." "Up Your
Alley" and "Young Charmers"— poor.
MILWAUKEE
^alak Iradj Badi Massoud, manager of the
Oriental Theatre on the east side and
known more familiarly to everyone on
Filmrow as "Jay," started a four-month
leave of absence June 30. His first week
or two in Europe will be spent mostly in
Paris. France, where he has many friends.
However, most of his vacation will be used
to relax with family and relatives in Oslo,
Norway. Jay began his show business career
in 1964 at the Strand Theatre as tickettaker
and head usher, then assistant manager.
He assumed full managership in 1966
and remained at the Strand four more years.
In 1970 he left the employ of the G&G
Theatre Corp. to begin working for United
Artists and was named manager of the
Southgate. He next helmed the Mayfair.
then Cinema 2 and finally the Oriental.
While at the Strand Jay organized the city's
first "big film festival." He continued the
annual "film masterpiece" festivals at the
Oriental and also began booking live stage
productions—mostly rock concerts. Friends
can drop Jay a line by writing (until perhaps
mid-October) to: M. I. Badi Massoud.
Holmenenga 1. Oslo 3, Norway. Enjoy your
holiday. Jay!
Variety Club Tent 14's "stag rap and roast
luncheon" June 8. honoring Marquette
University's famed basketball coach Al Mc-
Guire. realized more than $5,000. The proceeds
go to help maintain this organization's
epilepsy center at Mount Sinai Medical
Center. The event, held at the Pfister Hotel.
was a sellout with approximately 600 persons
paying $12 each.
Morris Rochelle, general manager of United
Artists Theatres, hosted a managers'
luncheon meeting June 5 at the Northridge
triplex in the Northridge Shopping
Center. The purpo.se: to kick off the 1972
"UAAction Drive." with emphasis on showmanship,
service and maintenance.
Movie actress Ann BIyth appeared as
Ensign Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific"
at the Milwaukee Melody Top tent theatre
through Sunday (1). Her husband Dr. James
McNulty flew here to celebrate with her the
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couple's 20th wedding anniversary June 27.
They have five children and Ann revealed
that her daughter Maureen had just graduated
from high school, while the eldest
son, Timothy, has just turned 19. In an
interview with the Sentinel's Rick Janka. the
actress said of women's liberation that she
already feels liberated, because she is doing
what she wants to do. She will return to her
home at Toluca Lake, Calif., following the
engagement here, to enjoy her family for
several more weeks before heading across
th country for another theatre to become
once again Nellie in "South Pacific."
A preview of "Godspell" at the Mayfair
Theatre was sponsored by station WZUU
June 12. Only members of the radio club
were invited . . . "Savings up to half the
price at seven Marcus theatres" are promised
to persons who open a Wisconsin savings
account ($1,000 or more) at the Wisconsin
Savings & Loan of Milwaukee. Bargain
prices on other merchandise and
restaurant dinners are included, as well as
a quarterly club magazine for the association's
clients.
Bennie Krueger, manager of the (Cinema,
Inc.) Sherman Theatre, 4632 West Burleigh,
goes half-way around the world— to
Tahiti in the South Seas—for rest and relaxation.
He'll arrive there just in time
for Bastille Day (and how the French love
to celebrate this). It's Ben's fourth annual
vacation trip to the spot.
Joyce Lindgerg, manager of the UA
Southgate Theatre, and Dorean Sherd, manager
of UA Cinema 1 and 2, are planning
to take their vacations at the same time
this month and will be visiting veteran
showman Milt Harman, who retired to Sarasota,
Fla., several months ago. Milt writes
that he "loves Florida and is busy all the
time." Busy? He is working several days a
week at a Publix supermarket. Joyce says
they also might get to visit another former
Filmrowite from this city, Don May, who
lives with his wife Diane in South Miami.
Incidentally, Joyce now has been with UA
—
these past 16 years in various positions
advertising and public relations, office manager,
booker and secretary—but she considers
managing the large Southgate Theatre
on the south side another kind of challenge.
"I've gained a lot of experience, dealt with
some fine people and, well, I love it," she
says.
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Following their performance at the Milwaukee
Arena last month, famed songsters
Sonny and Cher and a dozen of their friends
sashayed over to the UA Cinema 1 for an
exclusive midnight screening of the film
"Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid." The pair
rented the theatre for this one showing.
The May Theatre in Mayville was given
a front-page story in the Horicon Reporter
(May 31 issue) announcing its new summer
schedule. Namely, "effective June
6 and continuing throughout the summer,
there will be one picture a week starting
on Wednesday and running through Friday.
The theatre will be closed Saturday and
Sunday. Starting time will remain the same,
7:30 p.m." First feature of the summer
schedule was "Elvis on Tour." The theatre
also announces the introduction of "Dividen-
Tickets." These tickets will be available in
Horicon and Mayville and can be asked for
at any merchant displaying the green
Dividen-Tickets sign. The theatre's ad elsewhere
in the weekly newspaper listed the
participating
merchants.
"Harold and Maude" had an "11th delightful
week" at the (Marcus) Skyway
Cinema 1, located across from Michell
Field.
General Telephone Co. of Wisconsin premiered
its new film "Hello, Eagle River"
at the Vilas Theatre in Eagle River last
month. Light refreshments were served
and there was no admission charge . . .
"Have you been seeing more TV lately
and enjoying it less? Try a fresh sparkling
movie tonight at the Rogers Cinema 1.
Rogers Cinema 2. 10-13 Motor Movie."
This is the printed notice which appears in
the lower-left corner of the business envelopes
used by Paul J. Rogers, operator of
the three named movie theatres in Marshfield.
—
The Miner Theatre in Ladysmith noted in
its newspaper ad in the local weekly that
there would be two showings of "Sword
of Lancelot" on Boy Scout Benefit Night
for Troop 45. Admission was a "donation—$1
per person: preschoolers free."
The ad encouraged newspaper readers to
"Invest in the Future of America—Support
Your Boy Scouts." The Miner Theatre
has its own slogan at the top of its
newspaper advertising which reads: "Presenting
Northland's Finest Entertainment."
The Isle Theatre in Cumberland announces
in its ad in the Cumberland Advocate:
"Notice: Effective June 1 there
will be just one show each evening starting
at S p.m." "When the Legends Die" was
shown May 27-29 and Disney's "Snowball
Express' from May 30 through June 5. Admission
for adults and juniors was $1.50
and children's tickets were SO cents.
Movie Fan Doug Strand Is
Helming Highland Theatre
ST. PAUL, MINN.—A St. Paul film fan
who has seen the movie "Harold and
Maude" more than 100 times has moved
out of the theatre audience and into a
theatre office! He's the new manager of the
Highland Theatre here. Doug Strand. 23. a
law clerk days for Judge Allan Market of
St. Paul Municipal Court, happened to see
"Harold and Maude" more than a year ago.
The movie, starring Bud Cort and Ruth
Gordon, deals with the zany adventures of
a youth who is befriended by an elderly
woman. It captivated Strand, who began to
spend every possible moment viewing it.
Soon, he was able to recite all the dialog
from memory.
To date. Strand has viewed "Harold and
Maude" 121 times—36 times at the Grandview
Fine Arts Theatre and 56 times at the
Highland, both St. Paul houses, and the
remainder at the Westgate Theatre in neighboring
Minneapolis.
"Harold and Maude" has played for more
than a year at the Westgate. Actress Ruth
Gordon was invited to the anniversary of
the year's run at the Westgate. She accepted
and one of those who attended the dinner
at which she was the honored guest was. of
course. Strand.
One recent night, en route home from yet
another night's viewing at the Westgate.
Strand dropped in at the Boulevard Theatre
in Minneapolis. "I intended to say "hi' to
Steve Mann, who had been managing the
Highland and who was so nice to me. He
told me he had been transferred from the
Highland—and that the managing job was
open," Strand said.
Marvin Mann, owner of the Grandview.
Highland and Boulevard, said: "Strand was
spending as much time at the theatres as I
was! He was almost a fixture and I knew
he was pleasant, courteous and conscientious.
What's more, he just loves this business.
I hired him on the spot."
Doug, who retains his daytime job and
who now pilots the Highland nights and
weekends, was asked if he enjoys his new
movie status. "Yes," he replied eagerly.
And then he smiled a "and no."
What he likes is meeting the public, running
the theatre and, of course, close pro.ximity
to films. Then, what doesn't he like?
Says Doug: "It cuts down on my chances to
see 'Harold and Maude.' " .^nd he's only
half kidding!
DES MOINES
Jhe WOMPl Club will hold its July meeting
at Joyce Taylor's home Friday (27)
for the annual installation of officers. Incoming
arc: president, Pauline Mosier; vicepresident,
Margaret Shield; secretary, Joyce
Taylor, and treasurer, Evelyn James
The WOMPIs held their spring
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rummage
sale June 23 at the Des Moines Rummage
Sale Center, with proceeds going to the
club's yearly charity project.
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Ralph Olson, Universal branch manager,
underwent surgery on his hands June 22 at
Iowa Methodist Hospital and would welcome
a card or a visit from friends and
associates. Olson and his wife Betty were
visited recently by their daughter Meredith,
her husband and three children. Meredith
and family reside in Texas.
Marilyn Goodman, booker for Universal,
underwent major surgery June 13 for the
second time in a two-week period. Reports
are that she is ""coming along fine."
Carl Hoffman, buyer-booker for Dubinsky-Fridley
Theatres, reports an excellent
opening for the Clint Eastwood starrer,
"High Plains Drifter." which opened here
at the Sierra, Fleur and Cinema theatres . . .
Don Knight, formerly with ABC Midwest
Theatres here and in Minneapolis, is now
working for a film company in St. Petersburg,
Fla. . . . Bob Boots, head shipper at
Iowa Film Depot, vacationed in Indiana
visiting his son and family . . . Sharon Gray,
Bob Gray"s daughter-in-law, is a new inspector
at the Iowa Film Depot. Gray had
the Peck circuit for many years and managed
the Wakonda Theatre for a couple of
years. He now is helping out at Southgate
Cinema theatres and says he is trying to
"taper off gradually and retire."
Rod Davis of the Davis Theatres reports
the firm's team won the district championship
for this area in a bowling meet. They
went on to the finals and became co-champions
with a score of 3,122 points, tying
for first place. The meet was held at the
Bowlerama Lanes here. The team won
$1,500. Participating were: Daryl Davis,
Rod Davis, George Clark, Steve Jorgenson
and Gary Shultz.
Bill Doebel of D&D Enterprises visited
Kansas City to set dates on "The Folks at
Red Wolf Inn" . . . Diana Muller, branch
manager's secretary at Columbia, and her
husband are vacationing in Cheverly, Md.,
visiting relatives for two weeks . . . Colum-
From New England Edition
BOSTON—"Save the Strand Days," a
flea market-street carnival, was held on a
recent weekend in the parking lot of the
Dorchester Savings Bank to help raise
$41,000 for renovation of the Strand Theatre.
LINCOLN
Jrwin Diibinsky, state NATO president, is
reluctant to say too much about the
U.S. Supreme Court's new guidelines on
limits of sexual candor in movies and books
until NATO and MPAA analyze the June
21 opinion and communicate with industry
groups. He did say it is difficult to believe
the high court was directing its stringent
guidelines to permit each community
to say what could be read and seen. It is
his belief that "hard-core pornography" was
its goal. Different standards in each different
community on obscenity is the very
thing which the state industry has been fighting
in legislation. A bill that would avoid
this type of home rule was held up in the
1973 session for possible action by the 1974
Unicameral. Present law forbids those under
18 years of age from viewing R pictures
unless accompanied by parents. Dubinsky
said other industry members here and in
Des Moines with whom he discussed th;
5-4 Supreme Court decision have no clearcut
opinions on the ultimate impact. Mean
while, Douglas County Attorney Gary Bucchino
in Omaha and Lancaster County Attorney
Paul Douglas in our town observe
the decision will give them more clout to
watch and do something about outlets where
questionable literature is sold and theatres
showing movies not acceptable to a com
munity's standards. Douglas reportedly ha
the Embassy Theatre in mind here an
Bucchino such houses as the Pussy Cat and
Little Arts in Omaha.
State government sources feel that Gov.
J. J. Exon and others will take advantage
of the decision in Washington to push a
proposal applying a "local community standards"
test on challenged materials. Revision
of Nebraska's antipornography statute is to
be part of the legislature's judiciary committee
current interim study this summer
and
fall.
bia tradescreened "40 Carats" and "Oklahoma
Celebrities with some past or present ties
Crude" and held a sneak preview of to Nebraska are helping guide 1973 summer
"Let the Good Times Roll" at the Riviera. tourists traveling the interstate and other
state highways to points of interest. Nebraska-born
Condolences to Betty Hemstock. Central
Henry Fonda and Dick Cavett and
States' accounting department, on the recent new Nebraska resident Gordon MacRae
death of her mother.
have narrated
and
announcements promoting
Nebraska.
travel vacation opportunities in
Sheila Scott, ledger clerk at Warner Bros.,
These are being played over radio
has resigned . visitors: E. C.
Lund, Lund Theatre, Viborg, S.D.; Abbott stations throughout the state. The idea
Swartz, Minneapolis; Ben Marcus, Kansas comes from the department of economic
City, and Dwight Hanson. Golden Buckle
development, the state's tourism promotion
agency.
Drive-In, Rockwell City, and Sac Theatre,
Sac City.
E. N. "Jack" Thonispon, president of Cooper
Theatres and Cooper Foundation, has
Dick Kuhl, owner of the Grand Theatre.
Greenfield, and his wife recently motored been named by the Lincoln Foundation to
to Marion to attend a wedding.
be the "citizen" member of the county-city
implementation commission. Thompson's
'Save the Strand Days'
appointment also makes him convening
chairman of the commission of city and
county government officials. The commission
will undertake implementation of recommendations
of the Lincoln Foundationsponsored
county-city government study recently
completed. In addition to this theatre
industry work. Thompson has been prominent
in community and University Foundation
activities.
The June 16 summer rains and storms
hitting parts of Iowa did some damage to
the Dubinsky Brothers' comparatively new
Parkway Theatre in Moline, III. Irwin
Dubinsky received word June 17 that
the heavy downpour apparently seeped in
through a back door of the Parkway and
left water damage as far as the fourth row
of the 80()-seat theatre. Dubinsky is wondering
if current construction of the shopping
center going up around the Parkway
had some effect on the water backup.
The Cooper/ Lincoln has a new assistant
manager, Jim Dotson, a University of Nebraska
junior. Jim formerly worked at the
Cooper as a doorman. He succeeds Gary
Bryant, another NU student, who left to
take a summer job at Burlington Northern.
The other assistant manager, Gary Meyers,
recently went to work in Burlington Northern's
expanding computer program in Minneapolis
following his graduation from NU.
Nebraska NATO president Irwin Dubinsky
undoubtedly reflects the state industry's
feelings in noting that the drought of films
in recent months seems to be over temporarily.
For proof, the veteran used the local
screen offerings opening prior to the June
23 weekend. That included "Godspell"
at one of the Plaza's four auditoriums;
"Tom Sawyer" at Cinema 2: "The Day of
the Jackal" at the Douglas 3. and John
Wayne's "Cahill, United States Marshal" at
the Stuart. Cooper/ Lincoln manager Duke
Smith reported a pickup in patrons during
the June 16 weekend simultaneously
with the opening of "High Plains Drifter."
The Cooper Foundation, which carries on
its philanthropic program with young people
through profits from Cooper Theatres operations,
has regained its federal income taxexempt
status after a 12-year fight. E. N.
"Jack" Thompson, president of Cooper Theatres
and Cooper Foundation, reported that
a
new agreement has been reached with the
Internal Revenue Service that restores tax
exemption retroactive to 1970. He said no
effort will be made to reclaim federal taxes
when the tax exemption was withdrawn.
Live theatre is dying but it still is not
dead. That joint assessment came from two
visitors to this city during the June 1.5
weekend—movie-stage actor Barry Nelson
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and Norman Nudel. critic for the Scripps-
Howard newspapers. Both were here to
serve as judges for the National Community
Theatre Festival, hosted during the weekend
by the Lincoln Community Playhouse in its
new complex. Though the two visitors concurred
in the dying condition of the legitimate
theatre, they say it has been doing this
a little for a long time. Movie actor Nelson
says "the theatre always has been ill, as far
back as I can remember. I can never recall
a really healthy time but I think it's just a
little less healthy than it has ever been."
Nadel observed, "New York has had these
low seasons before and has come out of it."
This year, for example, Nadel said, a person
in New York City could take in a different
play every night for 60 nights. He suggested
this is not an experience you can get anywhere
else. Both men believe that people
go to the theatre for the wrong reasons:
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to the theatre should have an enrichment
of experience. He thinks that demands
"that you bring a certain background and
education. I think the public asks for too
little and also it is being brainwashed by
the tube these days." The men recognized
that the huge operating costs today means
that only great smash hits can survive. That
usually calls, they said, for "big musicals or
sexy comedies."
Smith Exits Cooper Post;
Hartman Nconed Manager
LINCOLN — The resignation of Duke
Smith as manager of the Cooper/ Lincoln
June 25 set off a number of personnel shifts
at that situation and at Cooper Theatres'
new Plaza, according to district manager
Mike Gaughan. Randy Hartman, manager
trainee at the downtown Plaza fourplex,
became the Cooper circuit's youngest manager
at 20 as he was named to fill the Cooper/Lincoln
vacancy. Also transferred from
the Plaza was John Slama. assistant manager,
to hold the same spot at the suburban
theatre.
On the sidelines with mixed feelings was
manager Jay Maness of the Plaza, proud of
the promotion of two young men who
started out in the industry under him in
1970 (Hartman) and 1971 (Slama). Simultaneously,
the shift left Maness without his
two top helpers but that problem has been
solved temporarily with the summer employment
of Roger Breed, another former
Maness-trained Cooper/ Lincoln worker, and
the transfer of Jim Dodson from the Cooper/Lincoln.
Both will serve as assistant
managers at the new downtown house.
Breed is a school teacher and the other
three reassigned young men all are University
of Nebraska students.
Maness' vacation dates of August 14-27
may have to be readjusted, too. It seems
that Dodson is getting married to Patricia
Lacey August 17, followed by a wedding
trip, of course.
Hartman joined Cooper Theatres as an
usher in 1970, then went to the former
Nebraska Theatre as assistant manager in
August 1971. He left the industry for a year
after the Nebraska was razed but rejoined
Jay as assistant manager when the latter
became manager of the Plaza theatres before
the Eastertime opening. Hartman was
designated manager trainee in May. He is
a business major at NU.
Slama left the Cooper/ Lincoln to join
Maness at the Plaza as chief of staff, then
was made assistant manager in May. An
engineering student at NU, Slama was hired
by Jay in January 1971, rising to the job
of head doorman.
Smith, with Cooper Theatres in Colorado
and Nebraska more than five years, and his
family are going to Omaha to make their
home.
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TOLEDO, OHIO—The change in obscenity
standards from national to local is
not expected to have a great effect in the
Toledo area, according to Joseph Jordan,
an assistant city law director, "because I
don't think we're that far from national
standards." Jordan, who successfully prosecuted
the manager of the Westwood Art
Theatre, Toledo, for presenting an obscene
performance in connection with the showing
of the film "Deep Throat," said the
most important aspect of the high court's
decision is that it places greater restrictions
on obscenity, rather than removing them.
Frank Justen, assistant U.S. attorney in
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the recent trial involving "Deep Throat,"
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usually go to movies. Because of a "cultural
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will have a stifling effect on creativity.
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TOLEDO, OHIO—Three Toledo policemen
have been named defendants in a
U.S. District Court action that seeks an
order to stop them from interfering with
the showing of films at the Cinema Arts
Theatre, 129 Main St., a converted store,
which was one of the pioneers of sexplicit
films in outlying areas. The suit was
filed by Ted lorio on behalf of John Doe,
representing persons who desire to see films
there; M. C. Cinema, Inc., operators of
the theatre, and Royce Dartt. projectionist,
cashier and concession stand operator.
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CINCINNATI—"Last Tango in Parisfound
its match on metropolitan screens as
"The Legend of Boggy Creek" burst on the
Cincinnati scene with a 450 composite at
five theatres. This figure was the same as
reported for "Last Tango in Paris," fourth
week, at the Studio Cinemas. Next in line
behind these co-leasers were "The Day of
the Jackal," 350, third week, Skywalk Cinema
1, and "Godspell." 300, third week.
Carousel 1.
(Average Is 100)
Albee Sweet Jesus, Preacher Man (MGM) 100
Ambassador The Poseidon Adventure (20th-Fox),
26th wk 150
Beacon Hill Cries and Whispers (SR), 4fh wk. ..175
Carousel Godspell (Col), 3rd wk 300
Carousel 2 Lost Horizon (Col), 1 0th wk 175
Five theatres The Legend of Boggy Creek (SR) .450
Grand Book of Numbers (Emb), 2nd wk 175
International, Kenwood Hitler: The Lost Ten
Days (Para), 3rd wk 1 50
Place—A Worm December (NGP), 3rd wk 175
Skywalk Cinemo I The Day of the Jockol (Univ),
3rd wk 350
Skywolk 2 Images (Col) 250
Studio Cinemas Lost Tango in Paris (UA),
4th wk 450
Times Towne Cinema The Life and Times of
Judge Roy Bean (NGP), 13th wk 250
20th Century Brother Sun, Sister Moon (Paro),
printed materials.
Besides seeking the injunction, the lawsuit
asks the judge to award $10,000 dam-
'Cciffy' Launches Detroit
Harland Britz, an attorney for several
theatres exhibiting films held to be obscene, ages and to order the three policemen to Booking With Big 375
said the ruling will create a problem for theatre
operators "who will not know what entering for any reason.
pay the theatre's admission price before
DETROIT—"Coffy" and "The Day of
the Jackal" ran away with high grossing
will be offensive in his local community." According to the petition, policemen
honors here, "Coffy" rating No. 1 with 375
Britz said, "If the manager gambles and Larry Moreland, Tom Kennelly and Alfred
in a two-theatre of)ening. and "The Day of
Segura entered the Cinema Arts June 19,
the Jackal" starting with 315 at Americana
refused to pay the admission price, checked
L "Last Tango in Paris," strongest of the
the theatre's licenses, then turned on the
holdover films, ranked No. 3 with 250 at
house lights, stopped the showing of a film
Studio 8.
and ordered the 20 patrons to leave. Although
they had announced that Dartt was Americana I The Day of the Jackal (Univ) 315
Adams Sweet Jesus, Preacher Mon (MGM) 175
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Eight theatres Kid Blue (20th-Fox) 60
under arrest, the lawsuit alleges that the Four theatres Closs of '44 (WB), 7th wk 75
policemen left the 14 theatres
theatre without
High Plains Drifter (Univ) 95
arresting
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JET WHITE & PEARLESCENT S
Nine theatres Theatre of Blood (UA) 60
Seven theo s— Hitler: The Last Ten Days
actions constitute efforts to harass,
105
coerce and deter the exhibition and Studio 8
viewing
Last Tongo in Paris (UA), 5th w
Ten theatres Pot Garrett and Billy the Kid
of films at the theatre and are designed to (MGM) 70
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Ten theatres The Legend of Boggy Creek (SR) . . 90
chilling effect on the plaintiffs' rights
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of free speech and free expression, according
Mon-in-the-Moon Marigolds (20th-Fox), 3rd wk. 160
Two theatres—Coffy (AlP) 375
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CLEVELAND—Although most reporting
first-run
films were on the sunny side of
average, they weren't very far up the ladder.
Strongest of the lot, percentagewise, were
"Cries and Whispers." 175, new at the
World East and World West, and "Last
Tango in Paris;" 175, seventh week at the
Colony Theatre.
Colony Last Tango
Embassy King Fu—The
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Invisible Fist (SR);
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Fairview Box Cedar-Center The Harrod
Experiment (CRC), 3rd wk 130
Four Hitler: The Lost Ten Days (Para), 3rd wk. .110
theatres Love and Pain (and the Whole
Four
Domn Thing) (Col) 135
Four theatres— Little Cigors (AlP) 100
Severance-The Day of the Jackal 75
(Univ), 3rd wk.
Six theatres—The Family (SR) 130
Preacher Man
Three theatres Sweet Jesus,
(MGM) 140
Village
90
^The Nelson Affoir (Univ), 3rd wk
World West Cries and Whispers
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Vine Theatre, Willoughby.
Jim Ryan, Universal branch manager,
spent the week of June 18 vacationing in
Buffalo . . . Sharon Stantihar recently
joined the Universal staff . . . Karen Mc-
Gill. a university student, is working this
summer in Universalis shipping department
. . . Jeff Pickus. former Universal booker
soon will start working for Paramount Pictures.
The Pearl Road Drive-In completely airconditioned
its concession facilities.
film . . .
.
Jack Lapine, Mayland Theatre operator, George Galles, financial adviser with
Cole National Corp.. and his partner Anthony
is spending his vacation fishing in Canada
recently closed Columbia exchange
Sarris. with Berkens Electric, are the
Cincinnati has been operating out of this new owners of the 370-seat Cinema 20
in
at Ohio State University while
structor
working on his doctorate in education. Peter
city since Friday, June 15. However, the Theatre in Painsville Shopping Center.
was named after Anthony's father, a pioneer move to larger quarters on the third floor
of the Film Building will not take place Buena Vista entertained the "Mary Poppins'"
Monday,
in in the theatre business Pittsburgh. Pa.,
before mid-July or early August.
troupe when it appeared here since 1907.
June 25. to promote the reissue of the
Randy Schwartz, independent advertising
Herb Boswell. Cinerama branch
Bill Twigg, 20th Century-Fox branch
manager, returned from a vacation in the
manager, celebrated his birthday by flying
sales representative, arrived in the city from
East Mancini. conductor-composer,
Boston Thursday. June 21. to help promote into Washington, D.C., for the day.
appeared at Blossom Music Center Columbia's "Let the Good Times Roll" .
June 29-30 at 8:30 p.m. The program was Fran Schwartz succeeded Joel Weiner as William T. Gross, 68, former Columbia
spiced with many of Mancini's own Grammy
Universal booker.
booker, died Saturday, June 16. Gross is
and Academy Award-winning favorites
survived by his wife Ruth; a son, Georg:
Morrie Zryl, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sales
H.; a daughter. Joann Rose, and 1 1 grandchildren.
Burt Bacharach, composer and con
. . .
representative, returned after spending several
ductor, also will appear in a concert in the
days in Detroit . Installation of
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the Public
area. Bacharach will be seen at
Hall Wednesday (18) at 8:30 p.m.
movie equipment for a screening room at Actress Paula Pritchett recently spent
Brainard Place presentlv is taking place and several days in Norfolk, Va., with her sister
Tanglewood Cinema, which recently it should be ready for use soon. Some of
Mrs. Bruce Goettle of this city, helping
their father open a new crystal tank manufacturing
business. Mrs. Goettle. who expects
her sister to visit the city early in
July, said Miss Pritchett was auditioned for
the female lead in United Artists" "Live and
Let Die" but was found "not quite t virginal
enough type" for the role.
Wm. Lizewski Jr. Applies
For Adult Cinema License
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OHIO — A
shuttered burlesque theatre at this summer
resort soon may be reopened as an adult
cinema for X-rated films. William Lizewski
jr. has requested an operating license from
the village council so he can open by
Wednesday (4).
Louis DiFabio, village legal counsel, has
told the council that there currently is no
ordinance under which an X-rated film
house can be controlled. He said that if a
movie is obscene, it must be handled by
getting an injunction from the Ashtabula
County Court of Common Pleas. The only
action that could be taken would be by
police, who could check patrons to be sure
nobody under IS years of age is admitted
to the X-rated films.
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Qj-eat Western Cinema, converted to ^
twin house, has reopened after extensive
remodeling. Opening attractions are
"One Little Indian" at Cinema I and "The
Man Who Loved Cat Dancing" at Cinema
n.
City Attorney James Hughes said "smut
peddlers" here are "all in trouble now"
following the recent U. S. Supreme Court
ruling tightening obscenity standards.
Hughes said the court's decision could result
in increased arrests of offending exhibitors
and "adult" booksellers. The high
court decision also may have an effect in
reviving activities of the dormant city film
review board. The now six-member board
has not reviewed a film in more than a
year. The board had 15 members when
originally formed by city council.
Strong competition for central Ohio e\
hibitors will be caused during the Ohio
Stale Fair here August 23-September 3 with
a lineup of star entertainment names. These
include Mac Davis, Helen Reddy. Rare
Earth, Dionne Warwicke. Doc Severinsen,
Osmond Brothers, Sonny and Cher, the
Fifth Dimension, Jackson Five. Charley
Pride, Al Green and Grand Ole Opry stars.
Chakeres' Holiday Auto Theatre celebrated
its third anniversary with fireworks,
gifts, birthday cake and the appearance of
guest hosts from WBNS Radio. The anniversary
attraction is the John Wayne feature,
"Cahill, United States Marshal."
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The Exhibitor Has His Say
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Organist Paul Noblitt was featured at the
Robert Morton organ at the Ohio Theatre
with "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying
Machines." He will return when the
Ohio summer film series presents "The
Great Waltz" August 23-26.
CINCINNATI
^on Benning, Paramount booker, was in
Cleveland recently as a delegate to the
convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Wally Merganthal, United Artists booker,
visited historical spots in the Detroit area
during a weekend holiday.
Barry Steinberg, Tri-State booker, and his
wife; JoAnn Shelton, UA secretary, and
Larry Thomas. Tri-State booker, were in
Indianapolis Saturday night, June 23, for
the Liza Minnelli concert.
Bob Rehme, Tri-State Theatres Services,
and his family have returned from a vacation
in the Smokies.
V. J. Bello sr., .American International
Pictures assistant manager of branch operations;
John Holakan, Zipp Films, Indianapolis,
and Jim Burns, West Studios, Detroit,
were recent visitors.
Two Features Are Banned
Permanently in Toledo
TOLEDO, OHIO — Permanent
injunctions
against future showings of "The Stewardesses"
and "History of the Blue Movie,"
two X-rated films that were shown at the
Westwood Art Theatre, Toledo, in 1971,
have been issued by Judge Robert Franklin.
The results paralleled an earlier ruling
of judge Geraldine Macelwane, who had
held the film "Together" to be obscene and
banned it from future showings in Lucas
County.
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As in the "Together" case and also in a
pending case on the possible obscenity of
"Deep Throat" in Judge George Glasser's
court, the decision by Judge Franklin did
not include an order requiring the forfeiture
of boxoffice receipts or padlocking of the
theatre as a public nuisance. Judge Franklin
cited decisions from the U.S. District
Court and the Ohio Sixth District Court of
Appeals restricting sanctions that can be
taken against films held obscene under Ohio
law.
Defense attorneys agreed to the injunction
against "Blue Movie" without a finding
of obscenity. The finding against "The
Stewardesses" was based on evidence taken
at the preliminary hearing.
Langsbard Now Controller
For 20th Century-Fox Int'l
From Western
Edition
HOLLYWOOD — James Langsbard has
been assigned to the newly created post of
controller of 20th Century-Fox International
and Interamerica, it was announced by
David Raphel, president of 20th Century-
Fox International. In his new assignment,
Langsbard will handle the financial policies
of the parent corporation, under the supervision
of John Meehan, 20th-Fox vicepresident
and controller.
Langsbard will headquarter at 20th-Fox's
Hollywood studio. He joined the company
in December. 1970. as director of internal
auditing, his position before assuming the
duties of controller. Prior to joining 20th-
Fox, he served with Cinerama in various
capacities in New York and Europe.
Planned $10 Million Mall
To Include Movie Theatre
NEWARK, OHIO—A motion picture
theatre is included in plans for a proposed
$10,000,000 enclosed shopping center mall
proposed by the Mid-Ohio Development
Corp. for the north end of Newark. In
addition to the showhouse, there will be
two department stores, a variety store,
supermarket, pharmacy, four restaurants,
several banks and savings and loan establishments
and specialty shops. Over 3,000
parking spaces will be provided.
The shopping mall will be located on
Mount Vernon Road and the planned 21 si
Street extension north of Myrtle Avenue.
Construction is expected to start nexl
year and be completed by 197.'i.
Candy Taken by Burglars
At Coshocton Showhouse
COSHOCTON. OHIO —
I
he P.istmic
Theatre, .'i38 Main St., was burglarized
recently, according to police reports, apparently
at approximately the same time
the next-door Senter Store, 540 Main St.,
was entered. An unknown quantity of candy
was stolen from a showcase inside the movie
hou.se.
Officers said the burglars gained enlr.uKc
to the Pastime Theatre by prying open the
double doors at the front of the building.
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DETROIT
^he management of the Main Theatre,
Royal Oak. has booked Walt Disney
Productions movies exclusively for the entire
summer. Kicking off the new policy
June 27. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.
daily for matinees and continuous evening
showings, was a double-feature program
offering "One Little Indian." the story of a
cantankerous but lovable camel named
Rosie. co-billed with Disney's film classic
"Dumbo." This programing format will
continue through Labor Day. Starting
Wednesday (11). the Main will present one
of Disney's greats. "Mary Poppins," according
to Bob Anthony, owner of the theatre.
He added. "This array of Disney pictures is
in keeping with our policy of showing as
many good family pictures as we are able
to obtain and this summer these Disney
films will be exclusive for this area." The
Main Theatre is joining with other movie
houses in the metropolitan area in proclaim-
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HAWAII TOO.
When you come to Waikiki,
b^B^^ don't miss the famous
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[iamjj Cinerama's Reef Towers Hotel.
EVERY
ing July as Disney's "SOth Anniversary
Month." No advance in admission is
planned for the summer shows—$1.75 for
adults before 5 p.m. and $2 after 5 p.m.
Children under 12 will be admitted for 75
cents anytime and students 12 to 15 pay
only $1.50. The Main Theatre is an independent,
locally owned and operated enterprise,
not affiliated with any circuit.
The Creston Theatre, Grand Rapids,
owned and operated by Creston Theatre
Corp.. of which Frank Mazzone of Chicago
is president, has obtained the services
of Clark Theatre Service. Oak Park, to
handle licensing and booking of films. Mazzone
is an established and well-known exhibitor
in the Chicago area.
ing films . . .
The Grand Prix Theatre in Pontiac was
leased by Gary Neumayer in mid-June.
Clark Theatre Service is licensing and book-
The Kramer Theatre here
reopened June 27 under new ownership.
The house has been leased by Juan and
Manuel Garcia of Ecorse and they will be
represented by Clark Theatre Service.
The Variety Theatre, 13135 Fenkell, also
has obtained the services of Clark Theatre
.Service for film booking and licensing, effective
June 27. Owner and operator of the
showhouse is Surf Theatre Corp.. of which
Albert Dezel is president.
WEEK
Opportunity
in
August 1 Opening Set
By ABC Great States
SOUTH BEND. IND.— .\ third motion
picture theatre will be opened in the South
Bend-Mishawaka community August 1, it
was announced by Henry G. Plitt. pre"
dent of ABC Great States. To be known
as the Scottsdale Cinema, the 1.000-seat
movie house will begin operations in Scottsdale
Mall at Miami Street and Ireland
Road.
Developers of the Scottsdale Mall are
Don M. Casto jr.. Erank S. Benson jr., and
Joseph Skilken, all of Columbus. Ohio.
ABC Great States, which also operates
the State Cinema in South Bend and the
Town and Country Cinema in Mishawaka,
describes the Scottsdale facility as a "modern
motion picture showplace."
Plitt said the theatre will be equipped
with "the most comfortable seating on the
market, plus the latest sound and projection
systems."
Twin in UR Development
From North Central Edition
GRAND FORKS. N.D.—An urban renewal
development proposed for downtown
property by .Andrews .Allen of St. Paul
would contain a six-story hotel, a major
department store, twin theatre and retail
shops. According to initial timetable estimates,
construction would begin on the hotel
in
Knocks
mid-1974.
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BOSTON—Percentages were up again at
Boston boxoffices for the first time in three
weekends, thanks to rain and cooler temperatures.
Filmgoers stayed in town and theatres
recouped as "Paper Moon" became the
toast of movie circles with a 500 first week
at Cinema 57 One. "Superfly T.N.T." got
away to a — 400 start at Savoy One and two
holdovers "Last Tango in Paris" and "The
Chinese Connection"—also grossed on the
four-times-average level.
(Average Is 100)
Astor Korodo (SR) 1 50
Beacon Hill Hitler: The Last Ten Doys (Para),
5th wk 125
Charles The Horrod Experiment (CRC), 3rd wk. .120
Cheri One— A Doll's House (Para), 2nd wk 125
Cheri Three Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 10th wk. 400
Cinema 57 One Poper Moon (Para) 500
Cinema 57 Two—Seorecrow (Vi^B), 10th wk 125
Gary The Chinese Connection (NGP), 2nd wk. . .400
Loews' Abbey One Godspell (Col), 10th wk 70
Loews' Abbey Two Swinging Stewordesses (SR);
Swinging Pussycats (SR), 2nd wk 100
Paramount Student Teachers (SR); The Bird
Cogc (SR) .145
Pi Alley The Doy of the Jackal (Univ), 4th wk. .220
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NEW HAVEN—Paramounfs "Paper
Moon" rated 500, about what had been
expected of it here, and headed a top trio
that saw "Last Tango in Paris" score 400
and "Let the Good Times Roll" 200. "Little
Cigars" broke from the barrier with a solid
175 at College Street Cinema.
Cinemart Let the Good Times Roll (Col) 200
College Duel of the Iron Fist (SR) 135
College Street Cmema— Little Cigars (AlP) 175
Roger Sherman Coffy (AlP) 1 65
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Dinner (WB), 4th wk 60
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5th .400
"Last Tango in Paris'
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HARTFORD—"Last Tango in Paris,"
fifth week at the Cinerama Theatre, ran up
250 and held on to its first-place ranking
among Hartford first-run films.
rt Cinema—The All-Amei Girl (SR);
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erlin Cine II, Central, Vernon Cine II
Let the Good Times Roll (Col)
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inema Hitler: The Last Ten Doys (Pare
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Richmond Calls Rogers
Drive Kickoii Meeting
Boston—The kick-off meeting for
the annual Will Rogers Hospital Drive
was held Tuesday morning, June 26,
at the Cinema Screening Room, MGM
Building, 46 Church St. The brief
session was called by Sam L. Richmond,
general chairman for the New
England campaign, who has pledged
to raise $100,000 for the institution
that provides free hospitalization for
anyone in the film, stage and communication
industries.
Richmond reported himself as highly
pleased with the results already accomplished
in organizing their facets
of the campaign by Sy Evans (General
Cinema Corp.), exhibitor chairman,
and Paul A. Levi, media advertising
chairman.
Glastonbury, Conn.
Indoor Duo Planned
GLASTONBURY, CONN.— Y.D. 'Skip'
Morey. Glastonbury real estate broker, has
announced plans for twin cinemas, with
overall seating of 700, in the town's Main
redevelopment area.
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gen Goni, Paramount booking manager, is
enjoying his vacation allotment by
taking off each Friday, thus gaining a
three-day weekend. This gives him more
time to enjoy his family, particularly oneyear-old
daughter Andrea who always waddles
down the flagstone walk to greet him
when he arrives home.
Dina Merrill, Hollywood star and TV
personality, is at Boston's Jordan Marsh
Store to introduce a line of cosmetics. With
school vacations in progress. Miss Merrill's
daily appearances are attracting many
youthful admirers and avid listeners.
Ben Sack's Beacon Hill Cinema started an
extended run of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
June 27. The theatre made arrangements
with radio station WMEX talk show host
Ray Fox which enabled some of his listeners
to attend a preview of the film . . . Mike
Fleisher, Ellis Gordon Films, was strutting
about telling exhibitors and anyone else willing
to listen that the company has 100 prints
of "The Legend of Boggy Creek" lined up
for a saturation opening the week of
Wednesday (11).
If other film industry people notice livelier
activity on the part of the Paramount
office staff, there's a logical explanation.
Now posted on the exchange wall is a sign
reading: "The management regrets that it
has come to their attention that employees
dying on the job are failing to fall down.
This practice must stop, as it becomes impossible
to distinguish between death and
natural movement of the staff. Any employee
found dead in an upright position
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here and there in
this and other cities.
Walter Esley, exhibitor from Rangeley,
Me., will long remember his most recent
booking trip to Boston. While waiting for
an elevator on the 11 th floor, Walter was
astounded to see one come along with
"about 25 girls on it." They invited Walter
to squeeze in with them. He did and the
girls rode down to the first floor with him
but didn't leave the elevator. Instead, giggling
and laughing, they invited Walter to
ride to the top floor and back down with
them. Always game for any sport, Walter
agreed and with the girls again ascended and
descended in the packed elevator. When he
was observed by your correspondent, Walter
was still standing by the elevator on the first
floor, wistfully watching for the girls to
come back in the elevator and invite him
to share another ride.
"Nudnick," a new word to the Boston
Film District, has become current since it
was put in circulation by Harold Levin,
AIP office manager.
Walter Buell Building
New Milford Theatre
NEW MILFORD, CONN.—A September
opening is planned for a cinema being
built by Walter Buell in the Federal Seven
Shopping Plaza in this western Connecticut
town. Seating capacity will be 350.
Buell formerly was in the restaurant
business in New Milford.
Stanley Sekula Purchases
Theatre in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN.—A former
U.S. Army projectionist, with a bachelor's
degree in electrical engineering from the
University of Connecticut, has purchased
at Ft. Belvoir. Va. He was in Vietnam in
1968.
At the South Windsor Cinema, he is
charging $2.25 for adults; high school-age
patrons, one dollar; under 12 years of age,
99 cents.
There is a 99-cent policy in effect for
Monday nights, kiddies matinees and Friday-Saturday
midnight shows.
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Outing 'Best of All'
By ERNIE WARREN
BOSTON—Variety's 20th annual movie
industry golf outing, held at the Blue Hills
Country Club in Canton Monday. June 18,
attracted the largest turnout in 20 years
and was praised by club members and their
friends as the finest and most exciting such
occasion within their memory.
Every golfer won a prize but the top
prize of a $100 golf bag went to Larry
Herman, with emcee Irving Shapiro awarding
it and other plums. In the drawing held
for those staying for the evening relaxation,
including a steak dinner, Al Black won the
portable TV and Lou Golden won four
woods in a raffle.
It was a day of good fellowship. Mickey
Redstone was welcomed by everybody;
Myer Feltman. still able to swing a golf
club, was near the top of his game. Al
Levy came over from New York to chat
with old friends; Ted Fleisher, back from
Florida for the summer, looked like Big
Brother to Mike. Ben Korselt came down
from Connecticut with a stack of prizes and
Toni Russo was down from Vermont with
that perpetual smile. Bill Koster took time
off from his Jimmy Fund activities, seeing
that things were running smoothly throughout
the day.
Seen roaming around were Jim Stoneman,
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Stanley Sekula, a Hartford native, took
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CALGARY—Four holdovers rang up
"excellent" grosses, two others were "very
good" and a seventh was "fair" as exhibitors
here enjoyed another overall profitable
week. "Jeremiah Johnson." although in a
tenth week, carried off one of the "excellent"
ratings; others went to "Class of "44,"
"High Plains Drifter" and "Sleuth."
Brentwood The Poseidon Adventure (BVFD),
24th wk Very Good
Calgary Place 2 Hitler: The tost Ten Days
(Para), 3rd wk Very Good
North Hill Cinerama Class of '44 (WB),
6th wk Excellent
Polace High Plains Drifter (Univ), 3rd wk. Excellent
Palliser Square 1—Sleuth (BVFD), 3rd wk. . .Excellent
Palliser Square 2 Jeremiah Johnson (WB),
1 0th wk Excellent
Towne Cinema Sisters (Astral), 2nd w
Uptown 2 Journey (Astrol)
Winnipeg Film Grosses Run
Ahead of Same 72 Week
WINNIPEG—Grosses were steady and
ahead of the same week last year. "Walking
Tall" and "The Heartbreak Kid" continued
"excellent" and "Vault of Horror" opened
in the same category. "Trinity Is Still My
Name," "Love and Pain (and the Whole
Damn Thing)," "Hitler: The Last Ten Days"
and "Class of "44" earned places in the
"very good"" category.
Capitol—Wolking Toll (AFD), 4th wk Excellent
Garrick I—Trinity Is Still My Name (BVFD),
5th wk Very Good
Garrick II Love and Pain (ond the Whole Domn
Thing) [Col) Very Good
Metropolitan Vault of Horror (AFD) Excellent
North Star I The Heartbreak Kid (BVFD),
2nd wk Excellent
North Star Hitler: The Lost Ten Days (Para),
4th wk Very Good
Odeon High Plains Drifter (Univ), 4th wk Good
Park The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
(BVFD)
Good
Polo Park—Class of '44 (WB), 8th wk Very Good
Tat Garrett,' 'Hitler' Among
Top Grossers in Toronto
TORONTO—The gross pattern changed
little from the previous report week. Again
leading money-makers included "Pat Garrett
and Billy the Kid"" at the Yonge and
"Hitler: The Last Ten Days"" at the Hollywood,
each in a third week.
Copri .Student Teachers (AFD); The Wicked Die
Slow (AFD) Good
Carlton High Plains Drifter (Univ), 3rd wk. . . .Good
Fairlawn—The Nelson Affair (Univ), 8th wk. . . Poor
Hollywood (North) The Heartbreak Kid (BVFD),
)2th wk Good
Hollywood (South), Yorkdale Hitler: The Last
Ten Doys (Pare), 3rd wk Very Good
Hyland Love and Pain (and the Whole Damn
Thing) (Col), 3rd wk Good
ma The Discreet Chan
Bourgeoisie (BVFD), 7th wk
Towne Cinema The Effect of Gamma Rays on
Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (BVFD),
8th wk Very Good
University Sleuth (BVFD), 1 3th wk Good
Uptown 1 A Worm December (NGP),
2nd wk
Very Good
Uptown 2— Class of '44 (WB), 8th wk Very Good
Uptown 3 Walking Toll (AFD), 3rd wk. . Good
Uptown Backstage 1 Soylent Green (MGM),
7th wk Good
Yonge Pot Garrett and Billy the Kid (MGM),
2nd wk
Very Good
York 1 Kid Blue (BVFD), 2nd wk Good
York 2 Godspell (Col), 8th wk Poor
Four Holdovers 'Excellent'
In Edmonton Report Week
EDMONTON—"The Poseidon Adventure."
"Lost Horizon."" "High Plains Drifter""
and "Class of "44"" all earned "excellent""
level grosses as they continued successful
engagements at Edmonton theatres. "Love
and Pain (and the Whole Damn Thing).""
one of the two new pictures, was tabbed at
'very good.""
Gorneau Hitler: The Lost Ten Doys (Para),
3rd wk Good
Jarper Cinema The Cross and the Switchblade
'(IfD), 2nd wk Very Good
Odeon Love and Pain (and the Whole Domn
Thing) (Col)
Very Good
Paromount The Poseidon Adventure (BVFD),
12th wk Excellent
Plaza 1 Sove the Tiger (Para), 2nd wk Good
Plaza 2— Lost Horizon 'Col), 3rd wk Excellent
Rialto High Plains Drifter (Univ), 3rd wk. .Excellent
Towne Cinema Sisters (Astral), 2nd wk . Good
Var:cona The Nelson Affair (Univ), 7th wk. . . Good
Westmount A Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies
'44 (WB), 3rd wk. .
'Last Tango in Paris' Tops
All Montreal Features
Excellent
MONTREAL—Generally good gross results
prevailed here and "Last Tango in
Paris"" brought in "excellent"" business during
its eighth week at the York Theatre.
"Scorpio"" earned the No. 2 spot with a
"very good"" rating at the Palace Theatre.
Avenue A Worm December (NGP)
Good
Capitol Chorley-One-Eye (Para) Good
Claremont
The Last Ten Days (Paro),
Hitler:
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Loews' High Plains Drifter (Univ), 2nd wk.' ! Good
Palace Scorpio (UA) Very Good
PVM A Doll's House (Paro) Good
Westmount The Heartbreak Kid (BVFD),
6th wk Good
York Last Tango in Paris (UA), 8th wk. . . .Excellent
French
Chateau—Homme Moins D'Acier (CPX); Les Cocus
.(CPX)
Good
Popineau Mourir Pour Vivre (PLA) Good
Pigalle Salon de Message (CPX); Jeux d'Amour
(CPX), 4th wk Very Good
'High Plains Drifter' Only
Big Grosser in Vancouver
VANCOUVER—A generally spotty week
saw "High Plains Drifter,"" fourth week
day-and-date in the Vogue Theatre and the
Westminster Drive-In, as the only big winner.
"Sleuth."" ninth week at the Stanley,
weakened a little to the "very good"" level,
as d'd "Last Tango in Paris"" in its third
week at the Odeon Theatre.
Capitol
Hitler: The Lost Ten Days (Para),
Downtown Save the Tiger (Para), 2nd wk. . .Average
Fine Arts A Doll's House (Paro) Good
Hyland Love and Marriage (Danton)) Fair
Odeon— Last Tango in Paris (UA), 3rd wk. Very Good
Orpheum Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (MGM),
3rd wk Good
Stanley Sleuth (BVFD), 9th wk Very Good
Vogue High Plains Drifter (Univ), 4th wk Excellent
TORONTO
gydney Newman, he;
Film Board, addrc
Natioi
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dmner of the Ontario Film Ass"n June 9
at
the Ontario Science Centre here.
"The Women and Film International
Festival"" opened at the St. Lawrence Centre
here and will tour across Canada, visiting
18 centers by mid-July. Although films
by Canadian women are featured, the festival
includes productions from the U.S. and
Europe. The festival will play for two or
three days in each center and will offer
visitors an opportunity to view the latest
in audio-visual techniques. Also, they may
participate in workshops and discussion
groups and attend seminars concerning the
role of women in film.
"2001: A Space Odyssey" returned to the
Glendale and ""Mary Poppins"" returned to
the Hollywood, the theatres where each
originally established record runs. New
bookings included "Paper Moon,"" also at
the Hollywood: "The Sorrow and the Pity,"
at the Fairlawn: "Family Honor,"' at the
Yorkdale, and "The National Health,"' at
the York.
Stulberg Is Honored
By Canada Committee
TORONTO—Gordon Stulberg, president
of 20th Century-Fox, was honored with a
presentation for "his contribution to the
understanding of Canada and its people""
by the Canada Committee at its second
annual gala ball held here June 27 at the
Royal Hotel. On hand for the presentation
were film personalities connected with 20th-
Fox"s Canadian-produced film, "The Neptune
Factor,"" including stars Walter Pidgeon
and Ben Gazzara; Canadian executive producers
David M. Perlmutter and Harold
Greenberg, and producer Sanford Howard.
Stulberg, who was born in Toronto, graduated
from the University of Toronto in
1946. Although he has resided in the U.S.
since then, he has maintained a keen interest
in Canadian events.
In view of the fact that "The Neptune
Factor"" was financed partially by the Canadian
Film Development Corp. and other
Canadian interests and that it utilized Canadian
acting and technical talent, Lynn Woolsey,
Ontario regional president for the
Canada Committee, noted that the award
to Stulberg was "fitting recognition to someone
who has made a substantial contribution
toward the development of the Canadian
film industry.""
Other highlights of the gala were an address
by Ontario Premier William Davis
and the announcement of the 1973 winner
of the "Community of the Year"" award.
The ball was a high point in the "Canada
Week"' festivities, which coincided with the
celebration of Canada's birthday July
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gill Young of Terrace, who traveled 1,024
miles (each way) to take in the Pioneer's
golf tournament, combined pleasure
with pleasure by catching the Mitzi Gaynor
show at the Cave. A fine musician himself.
Bill never misses an opportunity to listen to
a real pro . . . The Hayter's Kelley and son
Bob, who had driven in for the tournament,
stayed over a day to line up summer and
fall bookings . Clemit, who operates
with 16mm at Granisle, also made a flying
visit to our fair city.
.
The Downtown, which is featuring "Save
the Tiger," had a special preview of "Paper
Moon" in addition to the regular show Friday,
June 8 . . . Big news on the Row was
"High Plains Drifter," which went into a
precedent-setting fifth week in the Westminster
Drive-In business generally
has been very good, with "What's Up.
Doc?" doing a brace of very good weeks at
the Lougheed and "Fists of Fury" very big
in the Delta Drive-In for a two-week run.
There were a few complaints on "Fists of
Fury," all from Chinese patrons. They were
not about the picture but some patrons
already had seen the film at the Run Run
Shaw on Hastings Street in the original
Chinese version.
S. G. Bannister Is Dead;
Pioneer BC Theatreman
VANCOUVER — Samuel Gordon Bannister,
73, a resident of Mission City for the
past 63 years, died May 17 in Mission
Memorial Hospital. He and his family had
been in exhibition in Mission City for 62
years.
Born in England where his father Fred
was in the motion picture business as early
as 1897. Bannister came to British Columbia
in 1912. He sold Mary Pickford her
first piano in 1905 in Toronto.
Bannister sr. for many years played the
organ at Christ Church in London, continuing
his interest and participation in things
musical after coming to Canada. He passed
both his love of the arts and the ability to
Sam, who studied clarinet and sax. He led
the Mission City band in its earliest years
and one of his fondest memories was a trip
up the coast to the Queen Charlotte Islands
on board the HMS Repulse in 1923, when
British Columbia played host to the Prince
of Wales, later the Duke of Windsor. The
band represented the province.
The family opened the first movie theatre
in Mission City in 1912 with Fred as the
manager. Sam, 12, was the projectionist.
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SHOW BUSINESS IN
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This arrangement continued until Fred
turned the reins over to Sam upon his retirement
many years later.
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In 1915 the Victory Theatre was one of
the first independents to bring in "The Birth
of a Nation." with three shows per day.
including a morning showing. This, like all
the other silents, was accompanied by the
theatre orchestra of violin, drums and piano.
In 1918 the first theatre organ of its kind
in Canada, built by Robert Morton, was installed
in the showhouse, along with French
windows designed by J. Osborne of Vancouver.
These later were donated to the
Masonic Hall in Mission City and still may
be seen there.
In 1927 the Victor gave way to a complete
modern theatre named the Victory,
which was further updated when, March
30, 1930, sound came to the screen in Mission
City, with Mary Pickford and Douglas
Fairbanks being seen and heard in "Taming
of the Shrew." In between, the Bannisters
pioneered the outdoor show with a film
program at Shook's Berry Farm in 1921.
This farm required approximately 300 pickers,
the vanguard of several thousand who
worked all summer in and around Mission
City. Evenings they would sit and gape at
Norma Talmadge. Charlie Chaplin or Rudolph
Valentino, as the Bannisters worked
in two and sometimes three shows to take
care of the summer hordes.
It was about this time that the family developed
a close relationship with Warner
Bros. This association has persisted until the
present time. In fact, the 60th anniversary
of the theatre was a "Warners event," with
the Astor, as the latest theatre is called,
staging a "Diamond Jubilee Anniversary
Program" featuring "My Fair Lady," with
60 cents admission for all. The program was
presented Sept. 9-12, 1971.
In the mid- 1940s, the Victory was sold
to Odeon Theatres and the Bannisters
Sam, Emily and young Gordon—moved to
Victoria, where they operated the Cadet,
Esquimau, for several years. But the call of
"home" was too strong and they eventually
returned to Mission City, where they built
and operated the Astor from 1950 up until
the time of Sam's death.
Perfect projection was Sam's way of expressing
responsibility to the patron and
perfect presentations were the rule rather
than the exception in any house he operated.
This same policy was carried out in the
lobby, the front of the house and the condition
of the seating.
Bannister is survived by his wife Emily:
one son, Gordon Alanson; one sister, Mrs.
June Gillford of Qualicum Beach, and one
brother-in-law, Norman Thompson of Abbotsford.
Loma Theatre Shuttered
From Mideostern Edition
COl.OMA. MICH.— Ihe Loma Theatre,
located on Paw Paw Street, was shuttered
recently. Jack Lalo of Holland, Mich., owner
and operator of the movie hou.sc for the
past ten years, said several persons have
indicated interest in purchasing the building.
CALGARY
J^lbert Genaske, branch manager. Universal
Films,
reports that "High Plains Drifter"
has been doing exceptionally good business
in this city and in Edmonton. The
Clint Eastwood starrer is racking up the
biggest grosses for Universal since "Airport."
Playing in the Rialto in Edmonton
and the Palace here. "High Plains Drifter"
will move to the Sunset Drive-In soon.
Towne Cinema Theatre started an engagement
of Cinerama Releasing's "The Mack"
June 8. A promotion, available nowhere
else in Canada, saw the Towne Cinema
making a drawing of albums on "The
Mack" for patrons attending four evening
showings.
Ray Ming, shipper for Victoria Shipping
Services, left for parts unknown on a twoweek
holiday . . . The Klondike Cinema in
Edmonton had a special Saturday-Sunday
engagement of the Chinese feature "Stormy
Sun," with subtitles . . . Mrs. Bud Archibald
was in Foothills Hospital recovering
from major surgery.
After the furore over "restricted adult"
pictures in Edmonton drive-ins, this city
took a look at its open-air theatres. Our
town has five ozoners. with Odeon's 17
Avenue situated in a predominantly residential
area. People living on adjoining
streets have no trouble seeing (and hearing)
the pictures shown. In summer, the acrossthe-street
residents can sit on their front
lawns or balconies and catch all the action
free. Weather allowing, there always are
numbers of youngsters watching the shows
and when a "sexy" picture is screened the
free crowd is noticeably larger. The estimated
age of most of these "patrons" is 12
years. At "restricted adult" movies no one
under 18 is allowed in the theatre. To date,
no one in this city has voiced any objection
to the "restricted adult" programs that have
been shown in the drive-ins. Ron Tiboni,
supervisor for Canadian Theatres, said that
he is trying to show the sex-and-nudity pictures
in the Stampede Drive-In. which is in
an industrial area, rather than in the Corral,
which is in a growing residential part
of town. According to Don Menzies, Famous
Players district manager, the only problem
so far has been with parents who want
to take their youngsters into the "restricted
adult" shows. The parents feel that it should
be their prerogative whether the child .sees
the show or not but this is, in fact, governed
by law. So. compared to Edmonton, this
city is (at the moment) relatively calm . . .
Support for parental objections to "restricted
adult" films in ozoners in Edmonton
came from the separate school board at a
recent meeting. The action resulted from a
letter J. D. Kirk sent the board referring to
"Without a Stitch" being shown at the Skyvue
Drive-In. The trustees of the board
voted unanimously that an attempt should
be made to have the Alberta Amusement
Act changed in order to keep "restricted
adult" movies from being shown in
theatres.
drive-in
BOXOFTICE :: Julv 2, 1973

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signs indicate degree of merit. Listings cover current reviews regulorly.
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films ore in color except those indicoted by (b&w) for block & white.
S — General Audiences; PG—All ages admitted (porcntol guidon
persons under 17 not odmitted unless accompanied by parent or odul
admitted. Notional Catholic Office for Motion Pictures (NCOMP) ratii
Potronoge; A2— Unobjectionoble for Adults or Adolescents; A3—Unc
Unobjectionable for Adults, with Reservations; B—Objectionable in
casting and Film Commission, Notionol Council of Churches (BFC). F(
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FEATURE
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AND ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Very Good; + Good; = Fair; - Poor; = Very Poor. In the summory
-: is rated 2 pluses, - as 2 minuses.
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4589 Ace Eli and Roilcjci of the Skies
(92) ® C-D 20th-Fox 5-14-73 PG
4553 Across U(»h Street
E (102) Cr UA 1- 8-73 C
Alliance for Progress
D ....Tricontinental 3-19-73
Avantil (140) C UA 12-18-72
(108) Polit.
4548 And Hope
1-1-1-
3-1-2-
to Die (99) Ac 20th. Fox 12-11-72 PG A3
4588 And Now the Screaming Starts!
(87) Ho CRC 5- 7-73 m A3
H H -I- i:
4571 Baby, The (85) Sus ....Scolia Infl
4554 Eflrct ot Gamma Rsys on Man-
In-The-Moon MarigolHs 20lh-Fox 1- 8-73 PG A3 H + ^ n
4548 El»is on Tour (99) M-Doc ...MGM 12-11-72 SB Al « + *
4596 Emperor of the North
(120) Ac 20th-Fox 6- 4-73 PG A4 f| + + * +
4546 Escape to the Sun
(105) D Ci.ie

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Dec
Dec
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©Phedre (90) ... .Tragedy. .Mar 73
(French language)
©L'Amour (90) C, .Jun 73
AMERICAN CINEMA
©Man from Clover Grove, The
(95) C
Rose Jlarie. Paul Wlnchell
©Never Look Back
©Matter of Winning
(S4)
Adv...Ju
CHARLES F. BAILEY FILMS
©Cruel and Unusual Punishment
CAMBIST FILMS
©Code Name Trixie
.Feb 73
(reviewed as "The Crazies")
(103) Ho. Mar 73
CINE GLOBE
©Honeycomb (90) D Dec 72
Geraldinc rhaplln. Trr Oscarsson
CINEMA 5
©Cesar and Rosalie (110) C. Dec 72
(French-language)
TvfK Mnntand. Romy Schneider
©State of Siege
(120) Pol.. Apr 73
CINEPIX
©Roommates . . . Here and Now
(. > D. .Nov 72
Daniele Ouiract. Chantal Rcnaud
©Loving and Laughing
(•) C. Feb 73
Andre Lawrence, Sue Helen Petrie
©Amorous Headmaster
(..) Sex C. .Jan 73
Ole Soltoft, (Wta Norbv
©Lustful Vicar (..) Sex C. Jan 73
.Tarl Borssen. Magali Noel
©A Very Private Party
(..) Sex C. Mar 73
Nathalie Naubert, Jean Coutu
©Phobia (..) D. Apr 73
Anthony Beckey, Tngrld Bret
©Sensuous Sorceress
(..)
.Jun 73
Louise SLirlean, Panirl Pllon
D & D DISTRIBUTING
©The Devil's Due
(90) Sex D
(^iidy Crant
Wfst. Li.^a
DANISH FILM INST.
Give God a Chance on Sundays
(94) D May 73
Ballad
(104)
.May 73
P. H. DOSSICK FILMS
The P.O.W. (S2) D, Jun 73
ELLMAN ENTERPRISES
©Alabama's Ghost (93) Ho., Nov 72
Christol>her Brooks
©The Beast & the Vixens
(80) Ad. Apr 73
Jean Gibson
©Hot Connections (87) Sex.. May 73
Billy Busy, Talie Cochrane
©Godmonster (95) Ac-Ad .Jun 73
E. Kerrigan Presciitt
©Moonfire (96) Ad, Jul 73
Richard Egan, Siinnv Listcm
ENTERTAINMENT VENTURES
©Bummer! (9S) Ac May 73
Klpp Wliltman, Cunnle SlrlcUand
©Flesh and Blood Show, The
(95) Ac-Ho Jun 73
FALCON FILMS
©The Stepdaughter (86) Mar 73
Monle fJllls, Chris Hubbell
FANFARE
This Is a Hijack
(90) Meli May 73
FILM VENTURES INT'L
©The Warriors Ac, Nov
Mark Damon, Barhari O'Nefl
GAMALEX ASSOCIATES. LTD
©House of Terror (90) Sus Dec
Jennifer Blshnn, Arell Blanton
GATEWAY FILMS
©Cross and the Switchblade,
The (106) Rel Nov
©Confessions Harris
of Tom
Bio .Jan
©Ute Liz, The (119) Rel. Mar
Anne Baxter, Steve Forrest
©Ballad of Billie Blue
(107)
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GENENI FILMS
^Blood Orgy of the She-Devils
(73) Ht.Jai
Llla Zaborln, Tom Pace
©Doll Squad (,,) A, Ma
Ansara. Franclne York
GOLDSTONE FILMS
Devils (99) Jai
Ciitv Madison Van Tenney
GROUP 1 FILMS, LTD.
Denraved ( . . ) D . 72
Moulet, CisBsandra French
©Room of Chains ( ) D , . . , . 72
Taylor, Frank Mart
Your Alley (,.) .,C 72
MISCELLANEOUS
Rcl. Date
Rel. Datr
ACE INTERNATIONAL HALLMARK RELEASING
©Race Drivin' Woman
SiTlie Last House on the Left
(90) Ac. May 73 (91) Sus., Nov 72
Joy WDkersoD. Mike Mosley ©Born Black D.. Nov 72
ALTURA
©Under Milk Wood (90) F. Mar 73
©Slaughter Hotel (..) Ho. Dec 72
HAMPTON INT'L
3How Did a Nice Girl Like You
(88) C. Dec 72
Barbl Benton. Hampton Fancher
9 Island of Lost Girls
(85) At. Mir 73
Brad Harris
©The Gorilla Gang (89)
. 73
©Naked Evil (80) ....Ho. .May 73
Anthony Alnley, Suzanne Neve
©The Halfbreed (90) W. Jun 73
Lex Barker, Pierre Brice
©The Aranda Intrigue (118) Aug 73
Alain Noury, Onrls Kunstmann
©Gang Bang Girls, The
(92) Sep 73
Judy Winter, Werner Peters
JACK H. HARRIS
©Bone (95) D. Jan 73
Yanhet Kntlo, Andrew Hiiegan
©Hungry Wives (89) ..Ho. Feb 73
©Schlock (SO) . Apr 73
HEMISPHERE PICTURES
©Devil's Niphtmare (90) Ho Dec 72
©Doctor in Trouble (90) C. Dec 72
Leslie Phllllpe. Ri>t>ert Morlev
©Assault (90) Sus. Mar 73
Siizy Kendall. Frank FInlay
©The Young Seducers
(SO) Sex D,. Apr 73
Evelyne Traeger. Ingrld Steeger
©Sabcna (90) ..Sex D . . May 73
©Bed Career (86) ..Sex D May 73
HOLLYWOOD INT'L
Great Massage Parlor Bust
(85) Sex C. Nov 72
Sexual Sensory Perception
(90) Sex Doc Dec 72
Diary of a Stewardess
(S5) Sex. Jan 73
The Young Passions
(84) Sex D. Feb 73
Orgy American Style
(94) Sex.. Mar 73
Love On Wheels (75) ..Ac. Apr 73
HORIZON FILMS
3 On a Waterbed (SO) Ni
©Indian Raid, Indian Made
(SO) Sex Farce. M
©Miss Leslie's Dolls
(85) Sex-Ho Mar73
Salvador Ugarte
©Stepdaughter, The
(86) Melo.M
Monle Bills, Chrh Huhbell
©Zaat (100) SF-Ho,.Mar73
Pave nickerson. Sanna Rlnghaver
©Fe
(87)
.Sex D.. Apr 73
HOWCO INT'L
©Legend of Boggy Creek
.Jun 73
(90)
IMPACT FILMS
©Black Fantasy (78) ..D Nov 72
Jim Collier. BlUe FMscallnl
INDEPENDENT-mrL
nBlood of Ghastly Horror
(..) Ho..Dfc72
John Carradlne, Tonnny Kirk
INDEPIX RELEASING
©Scream Bloody Murder
©Legend of Frenchie King, The
(95) W. Mar 73
Irigltte Bardot, Claudia Cardlnale
LEISURE MEDIA
©I Love You Rosa (90) D .
73
(Hebrew-language) Mlchal Bat-Adam
LIMA PRODUCTIONS
iLittle Miss Innocence
(79) Sex. Jan 73
©Wet Lips (SO) Sex.. Jun 73
L.T. FILMS
©Steel Arena (99) . . . .Ac. . 73
Dusty Russell, Laura Brooks
©Truck Stop Woman ( . . ) . . Aug 73
MAGUS FILM GROUP
1 Planet . . 72
©The Senator SF-Sex Jan 73
©Sexual Fantasies USA
(95) Doc, June 73
©The Creep Ho Sept 73
(89) Sus
MANSON DISTRIBUTING
©Sex and the Office Girl
(80) Sex.. Oct 72
MARON
©Ciao, Manhattan
(90) Biog. D. Apr 73
Bdie Sedgwick. Itoger Vadim
MATURE PICTURES
©High Rise (66) Feb 73
1 Timle Trevor. Rlcliard Hunt
The
(74) Sex F.
MENTOR
©Walls of Fire (121) Doc
WILLIAM MISHKIN
©Fleshpot on 42nd St.
Apr 73
(81) Sex D. May 73
MULTI-PIX, LTD.
©Love Minus One (94)
. . D . 73
Jill Janssen, Mark Bond
NEW LINE
Eyes of Hell (S2) . . 72
©Medea (110) D . 72
NEW YORKER FILMS
The Flavor of Green Tea Over
Rice (115) b&w . Feb 73
©Painters Painting (116)
(part biw) Doc. .Apr 73
Priest and the Girl, The
(S7) h&w D.. Mar 73
Paulo Jose, Helena Ignez
Soleil-0 (104) D.. Apr 73
Happiness
(70) b&w (silent
Jun 73
NOR'WEST PROD,
.©Trail of the Wild
(75)
.OD-Ad. May 73
PACIFIC INrL
©Vanishing Wilderness
(90)
PARAGON PICTURES
©When Women Played I
(95) C. Nov 72
Nadla Ca.sslnl, Howard Boss
©Terror In 2-A (91)
, Jan 73
Raf Vallone, Angelo Infantl
©Cycles South (91) ,. .Ac. May 73
Don Marshall. Bobby Garcia
©Love Me Baby, Love Me
(103)
73
Anna Moffo, Gianni MaccI
©The Horrible Sexy Vamp
(91)
PATHE
Hunger for Love (75) .
PREMIERE
Oct 73
Mar 73
RELEASING
©The Manhandlcrs (. .) ,
©Bikini Bandits (. Sep 73
.
©Death Squad (. .) uci /:>
PYRAMID ENTERTAINMENT
©Convicts' Women (S2) Sex. Nov 72
Harvey Cross. Ralph Walnwrlght
©The Black Bunch (78) Sex.. Dec 72
Gladys Bunker, Betty Barton
©Hcterosexualis (76) ,. Sex.. Dec 72
Caleb (Goodman, Donna Melissa
©Dr. Carstairs' 1869 Love Root
Elixir (S8) Sex. Jan 73
.Marsha Jordan, Lucy EMcrs
©Keys (75) Sex.. Jan 73
Barbara Mills, Ann All
©Roadside Service (75) Sex,, Jan 73
CaroljTin Willis. Deedee Bryson
©Slavery 1973
(105) Sex Doc .Apr 73
A. ENTERPRISES
©Sins of Rachel
(94) Sex MeIo..Mar73
nn Noble. Bruce Campbell
SCA DISTRIBUTORS
©Class Reunion
(85) Sex Melo .Oct72
Marsha Jordan, Sandy Carj
©The Snow Bunnies
Sex Melo. Oct 72
Sandy Cxry
SCOTIA I NTT.
©Baby, The (85) Sus,. Apr 73
(93) Sus.. Jan 73
Fred Holbert, Leigh Mitchell
njanette Comer, Ruth Roman
,3World'5 Greatest Lover
SCREENCOM INTERNATIONAL
(87) C. Mar 73 Love. Swedish Style
>tan Ross, Marvin Miller
(83) C. Mar 73
INT'L PRODUCERS CORP. SHERMART DISTRIBUTING
©Exchange Student
©Wild Honey (95) ...Sex. Mar 73
(90) ® C. Oct 72 SOUTHERN STAR
Louis Pe Funes. Martlne Kelly PRODUCTIONS
©Brother on the Run
K-TEL INTERNATIONAL
(90) Ac. Mar 73
Terry Carter, (5wen Mitchell
SUN INrL
©Brother of the Wind
IKf) Doc Jan 73
THEO. HOLCOMB
©Russia (108) Doc, May 73
TRANSVUE
©Premonition (90) ..Sus Sep 72
©Rainbow Bridge (108) M Sep 72
Jlmt Hendrlx. Pat Hartley
©Incredible Challenge, The
(95) D, Feb 73
Michael (>-aIe, Eva Renzl
TRICONTINENTAL
Alliance for Progress
(108) Polit Feb73
TWI NATIONAL
©Women of Stalag 13
(92)
Ad Oct 72
Sflllv Mar Perrv Page
UNITED MARKETING
KKI FILMS
©The Gardener (97) .
WALTER READE
Ten From Your Show of Shows
(92) C.F
Sid Caesar, Imogeme Coca
©Girls An
(94) Ac-Sex .May 73
.
COMING RELEASES
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
©Camllle
AVCO EMBASSY
BUENA VISTA
©The Island at the Top of the
World
SF.
David Hartman, Stefanie Powers
©The Love Bug Rides Again .,C,
©Robin Hood An.
Voices of Peter Ustinov,
Terry-TtHnnas
©A Son-in-Law for Charlie
McReady C.
Bob Crane. Barbara Rush
CANNON RELEASING
©Sam's Song Is Just Another
Song (90) D
©Seven Days Too Long (87) . . D
©What Next? (85) Sex
©The Wrhlte Whore and
the Bit Players
CINERAMA
©Chosen
Survivors
©Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
(..) D,,0ct73
Joanne Woodward, Martin Balsam
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER
©Alien
Thunder
NATIONAL GENERAL
©Executive Action (. .)
PARAMOUNT
©The
Gene
Conversation
Hactaian
©Don't Look Now D
.
Julie (Tiristle, Donald Sutherland
©The Great Gatsby D
All MacOraw, Robert Bedford
©Hit
Billy Pee Williams. Richard Pryor
©The Parallax View
Warren Realty
Phase IV
Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy
D
©Underground Man, The
20th
CENTURY-FOX
Keith Carradine, Scott Glenn
UNITED ARTISTS
UNIVERSAL
George Peppard
the Green Knight
©The Stlno
Paul Newman, Robert Bedford
WARNER BROS.
Cr.
©Deranged D.
Mason Holt
©Dracula Is Dead ... and Well
and Living in London Ho.
Christopher Lee, Peter anhlng
©Elin's Horoscope CD .
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©The Exorcist Sus.
raien Burstyn. Ma-t von Sydow
©Frceblo and the Bean C.
Alan Arkln, James Caan
©Mame M.
Lucille Ball. Bea Arthur
©Portrait of an Honest Cop
Paul Newman, Robert Redford
©RiaU W.
Richard Harris, Bo Hopkbw
©The Short and Happy Life
of the Brothers Blue W,
Jack Palance, Tina Aumont
©Sono Sato
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Feature reviews
Symbol denotes color; ^t CinemoScope; (p) Ponovision; (fj Technirama; (§) othc rphic processes. For story synopsis
JESUS CHRIST SI I'ERSTiR M To'
Universal (7313) 103 Minutes Rel. June '73
The last days of Christ on earth were the basis for the
successful rock opera on Broadway which ran nearly
two years. Tim Rice provided the book and lyrics, with 1 se,
music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. In
"
adapting the work S*
to the screen, Melvyn Bragg and Norman Jewison have
remained faithful to the legitimate version in spirit. Actual
filming in Israel, in Todd-AO 35 and Technicolor,
gives "Superstar" much more eye appeal. Jewison as
director (he also produced the film with Robert Stigwoodi
let the youthful cast interpret the gospel in an exuberant
All of the dialog is sung by performers who are unknown
to film audiences. Three of the original cast memrepeat
their roles: Hawaiian-born Yvonne Elliman
(Mary Magdalene i. Bob Bingham iCaiaphas) and Barry
Dennen (Pontius Pilate i. While there obviously is a ready
market for the Universal release, more conservative patrons
may have to be sold on the film's merits. Several
the songs have become standards—the title number,
Alright" and particularly "I Don't Know
How to Love Him"— and most are performed without
large production numbers. Only Joshua Mostel's "King
Herod's Song" can really be called irreverent. Ted Neeley
is a visually perfect Christ.
Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry
Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry T. Marshall.

. . . Shaft
. . The
FEATURE REVIEWS Story Synopsis; Exploifips; Adiines for Newspapers and Programs
THE STORY: "Shaft in Africa" (MGM)
Harlem detective Richard Romidtree is hired by African
tribal leader Cv Grant to investigate a modern slavery
racket. Ethiopians are being hired for heavy work in
Em-ope at low wages. Grant's son A. V. Falana has been ....
the ring. After undergoing a rugged endm-ance test (in :°^>
killed by agents of Frank Finlay, Parisian based head of
the nudei and intensive teaching by Grant's daughter
Vonetta McGee. Roundtree heads for Addis Ababa to
take up his new role as a tribesman. Several attempts
are made on his life, but Romidtree survives all encounters
while managing to spend a night with McGee. Bodyguard
Thomas Baptiste is mm-dered before Romidtree
joins a group of Ethiopians headed for Paris. On the boat,
Finlay's young mistress Neda Arneric satisfies her lust
for Roundtree but is promptly killed. Roundtree traces
Finlay to his hideout, frees the slaves and watches Finlay
being drowned. He and McGee resume relations.
EXPLOITIPS:
Tie in with the ABC/Dunhill Records single, "Are You
Man Enough" sung by Four Tops. Featm-ed in the film,
it looks like a big hit. Stage stick fights simUar to those
seen in the film with Roundtree at his athletic best.
Mention the Ethiopian and Parisian locales.
CATCHLINES:
Shaft Is Back . Brother Man in the Motherland
Is Stickin' It^All the Way.

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DOORMAN-S JOB. EXPERIENCED. Los
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BINGO CARDS, SS.75M, 1-75, Other
lamM.-, available. Olf-On screen. Novelty
1t::i>-s, 1263 Prospect Avenue. Brooklyn,
Je-.v York (212) 871-1460.
uild attendance with real Hawcriioi
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ALL MAZES OF POPPERS, caramel con
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FILMS FOR SALE
rd brings barga
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
35MM PROJECTION BOOTHS FOR THE
ECONOMY MINDED EXHIBITOR. COM-
PLETE. $1,500.00, BoxolfiCB, 2840.
SPECIAL GUARANTEED QUAUTY CAR-
BONS. 9 X 20 - $56,00 per case. 7 x 14
IKW - $30.00 per case. Minimum order,
price
10 cases. Write to: Marble Carbons, P.O.
Box 90133, Nashville, Tenn. 37209. Or, call
Ron Hardaway, person-lo-person, collect:
(615) 383-9671.
PROJECTOR EQUIPMENT COMPLETE THEATRE A, Evansville, Ind. and THEA-
) Simplex sound. $3500.00, Norman Colrtson.
Illinois Bldg., 17 W. Market, In-
TRE A Ft Wavne, Both excellent r^rofitmnl-,:
: :• Call Larry Aiken, 1
anapolis, Ind. 46204.
250 PLUS ELECTROMODE Heaters. 500
wait. Coiled cords, all running. $1.00 each,
good for parts. Kane. 54 Schuyler Ave.,
Middlelown, Conn. 06457^
UNIVERSAL BASE PARTS and motors
Western Electric soundheads, lA, IB SHOW BUSINESS IN SUNNY SOUTH!
420,
208B, 209B. Also lubes. Kane, 54 Schuyle
Ave Conn. 06457.
fully equippec
,
building and estot __, ,
PUBUC AUCTION: Tuesday, July 17, Widow must selll Irene H. Scarbc
,
1:00 p.m. HEILIG THEATRE, 676 Willamette,
Eugene, Ore. Complete Theatre
tor, 1915 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fla
Equipment. 830 self rise seats; 40' x 18' 32803 Telephone 1-305-896-4178, EleonoriE
Lehman, Associate, 1-305-62S-1621,
curved aluminum screen; dual Simplex
Projection Systems cmd accessories. Sale
conducted by EUGENE AUCTION SER-
VICE, 990 W. 7th Ave., Eugene, Ore.
Brochure on request.
USED: FOUR I6mm Projectors and acessories.
Will accept best offer. Please
all (201) 295-1384 after 7:00 p.m.
CON1PLETE BOOTH, pair, double system
srlock
247 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY,, 11201
nm FAMOUS CLASSICS. Illustrated
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ch arges).
Tel. (212) 875-5433. (Reverse
-.g 25c. Pictures, 3621-F
Drive, Des Moines, Iowa S0321
,;ida FIRST CLASS REBUILDING
1934,
Arthur Judge, 2100 E. Newto:
FILM PIRATES! New four-chapter serial
Duper" rcrids film vaults! AD wauk
"Hi:, 272 Highland Street, Cresskill
Box
NEUMADE MOTORIZED HEWDJD table,
foot control, 30" reel holders, $175.00; Neumade
six 24" reel cabinet, $75,00; AshcrafI
Cinex lamphouses, beaXitifuUy factory rebuilt,
new reflectors, $995 00 pair. Thousand
bargains, STAR CINEMA SUPPLY
217 West 21sl Street, New York 10011.
EQUIPMENT WANTED
USED EQUIPMENT bought and sold.
Best prices. Texas Theatre Supplv, 915
So. Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
WANTED: PEERLESS Hy-Candescent
TURNSTILE WANTED: Token operated,
8" high Perey in good condition. Write
ir call M D Lewis, P. O. Box 77, Besseaer,
Ala. 35020 or 425-2481.
WANTED TO BUT: Canadian theatre
requires good used chairs. Approx, 300
Canadian readers only need reply. Write
or phone: Roxy Theatre, Box 1187, Wowa,
Ontario, Phone (705) 856-4445,
LENS REPAIR
THEATRE SEATING
THEATRE CHAIR UPHOLSTERINGl Any
where, linest materials. LOW prices. Custom
seat covers made to lit. CHICAGO
USED CHAIR MART, 1320 So. Wabash
Chicago, 60605. Phone: 939-4518.
SPECIALISTS IN REBUILDING CHAIRS.
New and rebuilt theatre chairs for sale
We buy and sell old chairs. Travel anywhere.
Seating Corporation of New York
HOUSE
THEATRES FOR SALE THEATRES FOR LEASE
FOR SALEl Excellent adult theatre buildig
in Mohne, 111. Ternfic value at 175,-
JO.OO, Write Midwest Theatres, 3816 Sun-
Bt Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90069 for infor-
YOULL BE IN SHOW BUSINESS IF YOU
CALL ICE JOSEPH. Largest
:
- ; :: ,,- .,,: ,1 Box 31406,
LET US SELL YOUR THEATRE or handle
your real estate needs. Connectors Corp.,
8350 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas
75206. Sam W. Weisenburg (Associate).
(214)
FOR SALE: 300 seat theatre. Fully
equipped. Century with Ballantyne, New
rest rooms and plumbing. Located in college
town, Blair, Nebraska. Population
8,000. $27,000.00. Terms. Connectors Corp.
8350 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas
75205. Sam Weisenburg (Associate). Phone
(214) 369-2116
THEATRE: Large building include
apartments, two retail stores. $10
189, down. Box Enterprise, Oregon
RELAX & GOLF all day while you oper
this ate luxurious "mini" (not a franchise).
theatre in Only BOOMING Palm
Desert, Calif. Late runs, 35mm Xenon,
pride of ownership, favorable lease in
odern building with ample parking. Exting
gross insufficient for existing ab-
>ntee ownership, $42,000,00 full price,
asy terms. P. O. Box 394, Palm Springs
Calif- 92262.
MODERN 22S SEAT THEATRE ,,.. .^a»e.
Ideally located in large shopping center.
Theatre is less than three years old. Located
in middle Tennessee city which has
large junior coll.:-ge- For additional informal:-
:- " :. !,i: : : Suite 400,
Arl' ';:: •
;, Park, Chattan:
: : telephone
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(61'
MODERN 338 SEAT THEATRE for lease.
Ideally located in large shopping center.
Theatre is less than two years old. Located
in south Alabama university city.
For additional information write Ben Londress,
Suite 400, Arlen Building, One
Northgate Park, Chattanooga, Tennessee
37415 or telephone (515) 877-1151 (collect).
FIVE largo adult theatres in St. Petersburg,
Key West, Clearwater, West Palm
and Ft. Lauderdale. (305) 972-3244. Mr.
Cole.
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Drawer P, Rogers, Texas 76569. In Canada,
contact local General Sound & Theatre
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