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JULY 23, 1973
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FROM THE
Your recent editorial "Dollars & Sense,"
is quite well put and most timely, I
would suggest that NATO and affiliated
organizations reprint it and send it along
to exhibitors as food for thought.
The case in point is that we are pricing
ourselves out of existence. The dollar admission
craze of several years ago seems
to have lessened in popularity with exhibitors.
Perhaps, with increased costs,
it no longer became feasible. What we
have to realize is that our product is not
a necessity but rather one of leisure time.
The public can do without our service as
they are doing without the restaurant
business by eating out less frequently.
Fast-food restaurants with their fixed
raenus and cheaper prices is a merchandising
effort by restaurateurs to regain
lost business.
The public's awareness of today's
prices is amazing. Admissions increases
at the boxoffice are noticed immediately.
My cashiers have made me cognizant of
the ever-increasing number of calls asking
what our admission prices are at the
time. For some reason, we have implanted
in our minds that we still offer one of
the least expensive forms of entertainm(5nt
available. This in itself should not
be the justification or rationale used for
admission price increases.
It is said in our fight against PAY TV
that it will make shut-ins of the public.
Are we not bringing this about faster by
the present price of a movie ticket ? ? ?
ROBERT J. SCHOEN
Vice-president
Ron-Jo Amusement Corp.
Rego Park, N.Y.
Isn't it obvious The President needs a
new white hat to replace the one which
has become black with the smudges of
Watergate?
Though Mr. Jack Valenti has told us
"The court aimed at hardcore pornography,
not at the serious motion picture
creator," today's paper brings news of
the Georgia Supreme Court's use of the
June 21 decision to uphold the pornography
convictions of an Albany, Ga.,
theatre operator for his having shown
the movie "Carnal Knowledge."
There can't be many theatres in the
United States which have not either
played "Carnal Knowledge" or a film of
EDITOR'S MAILBAG
similar content, produced by a serious
motion picture creator and having been
recognized for its artistic merits by the
Academy Awards nominations, etc., and
having achieved a ranking of number 4
in the Boxoffice list of HITS of '70-'71,
With news of such biased, narrowminded
rulings in our daily papers, there
will be a field-day for publicity-hunting
politicians, do-gooders and clergy.
I predict a "witch-hunt" which will
make those of historic old Salem, Mass.,
look like a kindergarten picnic.
Why else would there be such a complete
and drastic reversal of the court,
except for political profiteering.
If you ask me, it's an extension of
Watergate.
(name withheld on request)
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After Richard Schickel's recent attack
on "Tom Sawyer," and the usual negative
remarks from a couple of our local
"critics" ... I just couldn't sleep all
night without waking occasionally and
thinking along the following lines:
ON MOVIE CRITICS
Perhaps it's true there'll never be
A publication that is free
Of wasteii space and repartee.
Folderal and fiddlededee
About the movie industry.
Almighty critic, referee . . .
Self-appointed, self-esteemed.
But, once anointed, ne'er demeaned.
Scourge of actors, friend of none.
Plot writers, all, when filmins's done
Were wrong, on critic's turgid word.
Enjoy the show? You're common herd!
Above it all, clear out of sight
He serves but his own appetite.
He carps, complains, deplores and strains
To hate it all from high domains.
To be that RIGHT one must be sure
The super-brain must not demm-.
However fine, or how astute:
Take pen in hand . EXECUTE!
The mystery that we've yet to solve
Is, How did this expert evolve?
A Gift from God this genius rare?
Or . . . is he all alone out there?
Well, anyhow, use it or not, it does
represent a certain attitude felt by lots
of us when we see our means of making
a living attacked by people who view us
as targets, not people.
ROBERT M. RETLAW

Filmex Plans Major
Bicentennial Event
HOLLYWOOD—The Uis Angeles International
Film Exposition (Filmex), in celebration
for the nation's 200th anniversary,
will produce a major motion picture event
for the American Revolution Bicentennial
Commission of California, it was announced
by Gary Essert, Filmex director.
.At a June 29 meeting in Sacramento, the
commission unanimously approved and endorsed
a Filmex proposal for the great ail-
American traveling film festival, an eightday
festival of American motion picture
classics that will tour the state of California.
The commission authorized Filmex to proceed
immediately with the formation of an
official blue ribbon advisory committee
composed of prominent film industry representatives
who will serve as consultants on
the project. The commission also voted
unanimously to contact the official bicentennial
organizations in all other states in order
to arrange a nationwide tour schedule for
this major California event. In addition, the
festival will be proposed by the California
commission as a featured attraction at the
national exposition.
Approved plans call for the festival to
premiere early in 1976 in Los .'\ngeles, and
after completing its run in that city, to be
presented next in San Diego, then in San
Francisco, and finally in Sacramento. An
abbreviated version of the festival will be
available for presentation in smaller California
communities on weekends. After completing
its four-city California engagement,
the full eight-day festival will begin its
nationwide tour.
By highlighting the development of motion
picture art from its earliest years
through the present, the festival will not
only celebrate California's heritage as the
motion picture cornerstone of the world,
it also will serve to illustrate the evolution
of the American way of life. Programing
all for the festival will include types of
motion pictures, shown chronologically by
decade each day. Feature-length comedies,
dramas, musicals and historical epics will
be accompanied by selected short subjects:
cartoons, serials, documentaries and previews
of coming attractions. Silent films
will be shown with live organ or orchestral
accompaniment recreating the authentic
atmosphere of the silent era.
Following a special opening night presentation,
four separate programs will be schednled
on each of the seven subsequent days,
beginning at noon and continuing through
the evening. In addition, two special midnight
programs are planned.
Agreement on X Movies
BUFFALO — Word has been received
here that managers of motion picture theatres
in Albany, N.Y., some 17 of them,
have reached an agreement with the district
attorney in the city to stop the showing
of X-rated motion pictures in Albany
County.
BOXOmCE :: July 23, 1973
$3 Million CVD Studio Center Opens
In Aurora, Colo., With 9 Buildings
Artist's rendition of the recently completed nine-buildinj; CVD Studio Center,
located at 1630 Chambers Rd. in Aurora, Colo. The CVD executive offices are in
the structure to
the right and behind the large sound stage.
AURORA, COLO. — A "film-cutting"
ceremony officially opened the completed
CVD Studio Center, with Aurora Mayor
Paul C. Beck and CVD president Charles E.
Sellier jr. snipping a 20-foot piece of 35mm
motion picture film to mark the premiere of
the facility. The official party consisted of
Sellier;
Beck; Karol Smith, director of Colorado's
Motion Picture & TV Commission;
Richard Erdman, CVD senior director, and
Joe Freund of Freund & Co.,
building contractor.
"We replaced the traditional ribbon with
a piece of film to emphasize that, with the
construction phase complete, we are rarin'
to get to what we do best— produce motion
pictures," said Sellier. "This marks a true
milestone in CVD's ability to function more
efficiently as Colorado's leader in the film
industry."
Began Expansion in 1972
CVD began the expansion construction
phase in February 1972 in order to meet
the requirements of its heavy production
schedule. The facility now consists of nine
buildings, valued at more than $3,000,000.
The compact Studio Center represents many
technical improvements in construction and
design.
The company now has two sound stages.
Stage 1 is a 2,000-square-foot building, designed
for feature insert work and TV production.
Stage 2 is the gigantic new 13,000-
square-foot building, capable of meeting
any feature production needs.
The Studio 2 building is soundproofed
against noise from aircraft, since it is in the
path of flights from two busy airfields. To
deaden the sound, the first six feet of the
building is buried. Sand, styrofoam and concrete
are layered for a foundation to eliminate
vibration. Gunite (greater density than
concrete) is sprayed on the walls for sound
abatement. The structure is the largest freespan
building in the state and houses the
largest sound stage between New York and
Hollywood. It is 80 feet wide, 160 feet long
and 35 feet high, with a grid of lights hung
from the ceiling on tracks which can be
operated by ground control, instead of using
intrusive floor lights. CVD has been designated
as a major studio by the Screen Actors
Guild.
The complex has complete editing facilities,
with two 35mm editing rooms and
three 16mm work areas. A 50-seat 35mm
interlock screening room and a 20-seat
16mm interlock screening room round out
the company's editing areas.
The production buildings house Richard
Erdman, chief director, and his staff of
grips, gaffers, wardrobes and makeup people.
Casting director Mrs. Jane Ruddick
and art director Mike Devine office in the
prcproduction center, which also has office
areas for writers and feature personnel.
Shop, maintenance and set construction are
housed in one building. Set and prop storage
occupy another, while equipment and vehicles
take up another structure.
Fleet of Ten Mobile Units
The CVD fleet of ten mobile units consists
of the complete outfitted CVD Cecomobile,
a virtual studio on wheels, and a
location makeup Winnebago van. A 700-
amp. D.C. generator can be towed by the
Cccomobile for any type of power requirements.
The executive, administrative and accounting
staffs operate from the new twin
office buildings.
CVD currently is preparing three features,
which will go into production later
this summer. American National Enterprises
(ANE). CVD's parent company, will
distribute CVD productions. Currently in
release is CVD's 'The Brothers O'TooIe,"
comcdv western filmed in Colorado last fall.

Says NATO Awards
Would Aid Oscars
By SYD CASSYD
HOLL"i"WOOD — Walter Mirisch, producer,
whose family was in theatre operation
at one time, thinks that an awards system
being devised by the National Ass'n of Theatre
Owners could create interest in the
Oscars and would not necessarily be competition.
In a discussion with Boxoffice.
Mirisch, who was just elected president of
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences, explained his point of view.
"I dont know that another award would
hurt the Oscars," he answered when this
question was raised. "There are numerous
awards; more than we can count. They don't
hurt us, and do create interest and are not
necessarily competitive."
Asked if the new president of the Academy
would make himself more available to
the press than other presidents, rather than
follow the procedures of the past, where
most contact with the Academy came
through a professional public relations firm,
especially before Oscar time, Mirisch said he
would consider it, and possibly a suggestion
that periodic meetings might be held.
A new home for the Academy on Wiishire
Blvd., Beverly Hills, is soon to gel
under way with groundbreaking ceremonies
slated soon. Originally, members of the
Academy had sought the use of the new
ABC Entertainment Center in Century City
on a basis of having the headquarters donated
to them, free of charge, by the Aluminum
Corp. of America, owners of the property
on which the ABC complex is situated.
The Academy couldn't get Aluminum Corp.
to make the donation and the new buildings
will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000,000.
Walter Mirisch Is Elected
President of Academy
LOS ANGELES—Film producer Walter
Mirisch was elected president of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
at the first meeting of the recently expanded
Academy board of governors.
Mirisch has produced many outstanding
Hollywood films and is himself an Oscarwinner
for his 1967 production of "In the
Heat of the Night."
Mirisch succeeds Daniel Taradash, who
has headed the Academy for three years.
Taradash remains a member of the board
of governors, with another year to serve in
his present two-year term.
Other officers elected at the board of
governors meeting were: Howard W. Koch,
first vice-president; Robert E. Wise, v-p;
lohn Green, vice-president; Marvin E. Mirisch,
treasurer, and Hal Elias, secretary.
The board of governors has been enlarged
from 24 to 36 members by election
of 12 special governors, one from each of
the Academy's 12 craft branches. Qualifications
for election to a two-year term as
special governor included age of 35 years
or under, or Academy membership of five
years or less.
AWARD TO YABLANS — Frank
Yablans, president and chief operating
officer of Paramount Pictures, receives
the Golden Plate Award of the American
Academy of Achievement at its
annual dinner at the Conrad Hilton
Hotel in Chicago from awards chairman
Lowell Thomas. The Academy is
dedicated to inspiring and helping students
across the nation.
American Int'l Has Gain
In 1973 First Quarter
HOLLYWOOD—Samuel Z. Arkoff, president
and chairman of the board of American
International Pictures, reports substantially
higher operating results for the
first quarter ending lune 2, compared with
the first quarter ending May 27.
Total revenue for the first quarter was
$6,420,000, compared with $5,003,000 for
the similar 1972 period. Net income was
$236,042 for the three months, compared
with $192,476 for the previous year like
quarter. Per share earnings for the quarter
amounted to 22 cents, compared with 16
cents for the similar period last year.
Higher total revenues and net income for
the current first quarter are attributed
mainly to sharply increased theatrical film
rentals derived from pictures released during
the latter half of the last fiscal year.
Superior Court Writ
Halts 'Throat' Case
Los Angeles—The Appellate Department,
Superior Court of California,
Friday (20) is.sued a writ of prohibition
which temporarily terminated proceedings
in the "Deep Throat" case in Beverly
Hills Municipal C'ourt, effective
immediately.
Judge A. K. Marshall said his reason
for the action was that the Superior
Court wants to hear arguments that the
state obscenity law now is unconsitiitional
by rea.son of the June 21 U.S.
Supreme Court decision.
The district attorney has five days to
respond.
Warner Exploiteers Meet
For Three-Day Seminar
BURB.^NK. CALIF.—Warner Bros,
exploitation
and promotion representatives
from 22 key marketing areas in the United
States and Canada held a three-day seminar
at the Burbank Studio Monday (16) through
Wednesday (18) under the direction of
Richard Lederer. vice-president in charge
of publicity and advertising.
The conference was given special significance
through the presence of Ted Ashley,
chairman of the board, and Frank Wells,
president of Warner Bros., who participated
in Tuesday's sessions, along with Leo Greenfield,
vice-president and general sales manager.
Forthcoming Warner Bros, motion pictures
were the focus of attention, with primary
emphasis going to "Enter the Dragon,"
a broadscale martial arts thriller starring
Bruce Lee, described by Lederer as one of
the company's most promising films. Fred
Weintraub and Paul Heller, the producers,
joined the
discussions.
Blockbusting potential also was seen in
two — other pictures screened at the conference
'The Mackintosh Man," starring
Paul Newman and directed by lohn Huston,
and "Magnum Force," the new Clint Eastwood
sequel to "Dirty Harry."
Assisting Lederer in leading the seminar
were loe Hyams, vice-president publicity;
Andy Fogelson, director of advertising;
Ernie Grossman, national director of publicity
and promotion; Bill Latham, Western
publicity director; George Nelson, Eastern
publicity director; Bob Dorfman, Eastern
advertising director; Leo Wilder, director of
field exploitation activities; David Judson,
cooperative advertising director; Marty
Weiser, newly named West Coast advertsiing
and exploitation coordinator and Lenny
Palumbo, foreign publicity.
Field representatives and their areas include:
Irv Blumberg, Philadelphia; Frank
Casey, Chicago; A! Dubin, Toronto; Lige
Brien, New York; Jack Wodell, San Fran-
Jo Ann Sherman, Denver; Don Williamson,
cisco
Dallas; Chet Friedman, Cincincisconati;
Michael Parvcr, Atlanta; Max Wolkoff,
Miami; Perry Brown jr.. New Orleans; Dan
Meyers, Kansas City; Rodney Grubb, Minneapolis;
Ernie Johnston, Washington,
D.C.; Bruce Stem, Cleveland; Woody
Praught, Detroit; Jacques Kahn and Carol
Sloane. Pittsburgh; Jerry Bcrger, St. Louis;
John Thompson, Baltimore, and Kari Fasick,
Boston.
$3.3 Million Antitrust Suit
Filed in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA ( IIY—An antitrust suit
for $3.3 million has been filed in Oklahoma
City federal court. MacArthur Park Cinema
Four Theatres, Inc., and Theatres. Inc.,
operators of the Cooper Theatre, charged
Paramount Pictures, 20th Century-Fox and
National General Theatres with violations
of the Sherman and Clayton antitrust acts.
The two local theatre operators charged
the companies with combining to keep them
Iroiii getting "first run" movies.
BOXOFFICE :: July 23, 1973

Cannon Group Promotes
Herb Epstein, Steve Knoth
NEW YORK—Herb Epstein has been
named controller tor the Cannon Group effective
immediately, it was announced by
Dennis Friedland, president. Steve Knoth
advances to assistant controller, succeeding
Epstein.
Assuming management of all acounting
operations, Epstein will coordinate activities
between the Cannon Group, producers of
motion pictures for the theatre and television
and Cannon Releasing Corp., distributors
of theatrical motion pictures.
Epstein came to Cannon as assistant controller
in 1971. having previously held the
same position at Embassy Pictures from
1963.
Knoth, previously with the accounting
division of MGM, joined Cannon in 1971.
In his new capacity, he will report directly
to Epstein.
Peter Max to Do Poster
For Atlanta Festival
NEW YORK— Artist
Peter Max has been
commissioned by the Atlanta International
Film Festival to execute its official festival
poster for the event, to be held September
7-15. The poster will depict a director, cinematographer
and various assistants underneath
an umbrella shooting a scene for a
movie.
Max also has been appointed to the Festi-
val's board of advisers, which includes such
notables as producer David Wolper, Elmer
Bernstein of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences and John Boundy of
the National Film Board of Canada. Representatives
of the world press will cover the
proceedings.
'Mackintosh Man' Debuts
In New York July 25
NEW YORK—"The Mackintosh Man,"
starring Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda
and James Mason under the direction of
John Huston, will have its world premiere
Wednesday (25) at Loews State 2 and
Loews Orpheum in New York. The Los
Angeles opening will be held Wednesday,
August 1 at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
and the National in Westwood.
A Newman-Foreman Co. /John Huston
production, the suspense drama was produced
by John Foreman from a screenplay
by Walter Hill, as based on the novel, "The
Freedom Trap" by Desmond Bagley. "The
Mackintosh Man," dealing with high-level
crime and intrigue, returns Newman to the
type of film entertainment which established
his position as an international star.
cert Corp. for the theatrical distribution
rights to three Russian-made musical films.
MP Pioneers 1973 Roster
Expected to Reach Peak
NEW YORK— I he Motion Picture Pioneers
roster for 197.3 will undoubtedly have
the highest number of industryites in the
history of the organization, according to a
joint announcement by president Salah M.
Hassanein and membership chairman B. V.
Sturdivant of the Foundation of Motion
Picture Pioneers.
Applications for life membership of 29
men active in the industry for more than a
quarter of a century are now being processed.
The 29 are Myer Beck. Jack Conway,
Harry M. Curl, Pete Dawson, Mitchell John
Frankovich, David F. Friedman, Paulo
Fuco, Melvin T. Gaitskill, Fred Goldberg,
J. Joshua Goldberg, Henry K. Goldman,
Sol Horwitz, Phil Isaacs, Ronald Lesser,
Fred H. Massey, Michael F. Mayer, Harry
Novak, Otto Preminger, Raymond G. Pugh,
Max Schiering, John Springer, Mike Stein,
Robert Tankersley, Zollie Volchok, Sanford
Weiner, Alex Weinstock, Milton C. Weisman,
E. E. Whitaker and Jerry Zwedroe.
Eligibility for membership in the organization
is restricted to those who have spent
a minimum of 25 years in the business and
are sponsored by a Pioneer. The one-time
membership fee is $25.
Those who qualify may obtain member-
To Release 3 Russian Musicals
LOS ANGELES— Robert 1. Kronenberg ship applications from the Foundation of
has concluded negotiations with Bernard Motion Picture Pioneers, 1251 Sixth Ave.,
Luber and Sidney Justin of Celebrity Con-
New York City 10020, or by writing directly
to Sturdivant at NATO of Arizona, Inc.,
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Commitlee Heads Set
For WOMPI Conclave
KANSAS CITY— Local members of the
Women of the Motion Picture Industry
are now working at full swing to make the
20th annual international convention, to
be held here at the Alameda Plaza Hotel,
September 6-9. the best ever. Mar>- Hayslip.
Thomas-Shipp Film, convention chairman,
has completed her committee chairmanships.
They are as follows: Registration.
Phyllis Seward. Warner Bros.; finance,
Goldie Woemer, retired 20th Century-Fox;
program ads. Myrtle Cain, retired Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; prizes. Mary Margaret
Miller, Mercury Films; kits. Virginia Kelly,
Dickinson Operating Co.; flyers. Mary Jane
Silver, Motion Picture Booking Agency.
Business meetings are set for Friday,
Saturday and again Sunday morning. There
are many social functions included and
those chairmen are: International past
presidents luncheon. Hazel LeNoir, Wiles
Enterprises; reception honoring the international
officers, Bernice Powell, Commonwealth;
Friday evening Dutch treat, (this
affair will be held at Kansas City's newest
dinner theatre—Palace Dinner Playhouse,
and will feature a musical comedy) Judy
Helton, Universal; Saturday breakfast, Patty
Poessiger. Cinemation Industries; Saturday
luncheon. Betty Smythe. Commonwealth;
Saturday banquet & cocktail party (this is
the most gala event), Gladys Melson. Columbia;
Sunday breakfast, Goldie Lewis,
associate member; 'Til We Meet Again
(Brunch), Mary Pickett, Allied Artists, and
Bev Johnston, Kansas City Ticket, co-chairmen;
international officers dinner. Jean Calvert,
Universal; local club president's dinner.
Ruby Shultz. Commonwealth.
Since Kansas City is so centrally located.
Mrs. Hayslip is expecting a large registration.
Many WOMPIs bring their husbands.
The men's committee is headed by William
Silver. Motion Picture Booking Agency.
One of the activities planned is an afternoon
at the new Truman Sports Complex
to see a baseball game between the Kansas
City Royals and the California Angels.
Many have expressed enthusiasm about seeing
the country's newest and most beautiful
stadium.
"All in all. the Kansas City convention
is expected to be the finest yet," say the
officers of WOMPI, completing the second
decade of this great industry and community
service. "All are looking forward to our
third
with great expectations!"
four months in Almeria, Spain, and in Cinecitta
Studios, Rome. The distinguished
writer-producer-director Terence Young is
personally directing the production of the
wide-panorama motion picture.
Alena Johnston, Luciana Paluzzi and
Natasha Veleff are among the leads in "The
Amazons." One hundred girls of greater
than average stature portray the Amazons.
They were chosen from 14,000 aspirants.
The actresses were trained for their physically
demanding roles for six weeks on the
island of Sardinia, where guards and fences
prevented any entry from the outside world.
Fifteen nationalities are represented by
the young ladies, and all production orders
had to be given in five languages.
Stephen B. Braun Heads
Inflight Film Programing
NEW YORK—The appointment of Stephen
B. Braun as director of film programing
of the Inflight Motion Pictures Division
of Inflight Services, Inc., has been announced
by George W. LeBlanc, vice-presidentfilm
and audio programing.
Braun joins Inflight from Northwest Airlines
where he served as manager of Inflight
standards and procedures and managercabin
service, with responsibility for inflight
passenger service on Northwest's domestic
and mid-Pacific route segments.
Schoenfeld to Release 'Rosenkavalier'
NEW YORK—Lester A.
Schoenfeld has
acquired United States distribution rights
from the Rank Organization of "Der Rosenkavalier,"
a three and a half hour color
opera starring Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and
Herbert von Karajan. The film will be distributed
to theatres and concert halls under
the banner of Schoenfeld Film Distributing
Corp.. 165 West 46th St.
'Cry of the Wild' Global
Rights Acquired by ANE
SALT LAKE CITY—Negotiations be
tween Keg Productions, Toronto, and American
National Enterprises, Salt Lake City
have resulted in ANE's acquisition of the
new National Film Board of Canada production
"Cry of the Wild," it was announced
by R. V. "Rip" Coalson, ANE presidem
and chairman. The transaction includes
complete worldwide marketing rights ex
elusive of Germany, Japan and certain Com
munist countries.
"Cry of the Wild" is a new outdoor adventure
picture which presents a rare and
first-hand insight into the life of the wolf,
captured on film by Bill Mason. Filming
was accomplished only after a period of
three years in some of the most remote areas
of Canada's northern wilderness. ANE will
test the four-wall picture this summer and
fall and expects to release it extensively in
the U.S. and Canada during the winter.
Coalson stated, "We are extremenly excited
about 'Cry of the Wild.' The picture
is a warm and meaningful presentation of
wolves and men which exposes and cofnirms
many myths about those incredible creatures.
Wolves are rapidly diminishing, as
are wilderness areas; therefore, our audiences
should find "Cry of the Wild' to be an
ageless portrayal of both of these North
American heritages."
It also was announced that ANE will have
a continuing relationship with Keg Productions
and the National Film Board of Canada.
ANE will have first right of refusal on
all of their future productions.
"Cry of the Wild" joins "Navajo Coyote"
and "Pieces of Eight" as ANE's major fourwall
releases in the 1973-74 season. "The
Brothers O'Toole" will be released in late
summer following its testing in mid-July.
AIP Acquires 'Amazons'
For Christmas Release
HOLLYWOOD— American
International
has acquired Terence Young's "The Amazons"
for distribution in the United States
and Canada at Christmastime, and later in
the United Kingdom and several other countries,
announces Samuel Z. Arkoff, president
and chairman of the board of AIP.
"The Amazons" is a dramatic and romantic
spectacle which has been filming for
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September Release from International Producers Corp.
P. O. Box 7I4S Biirbank. Calif. OlHO.'i
July 23, 1973

Obscenity Ruling Brings
A Wait-and-See Attitude
DHNVKR— Barry Morrison, amusement
columnist and tilm critic for the Denver
Post, expounded in a recent column concerning
the June 21 U.S. Supreme Court decision
on pornography. Portions of his
column follow:
"The recent Supreme Court ruling on obscenity
set off shock waves of earthquake
proportions in the film industry. With the
Denver City Council passing, on first reading,
an anti-obscenity ordinance, it will be
interesting to see what happens with the
porno film houses on the local scene.
"The consensus seems to be to wait and
sec until it can be determined just how
stringent the ordinance will be.
"A man who formerly ran one of Denver's
porno houses says some distributors
are refusing to take back their films. Instead,
they are asking the local film houses
simply to store the films until some future
date when the distributors have a more
clear-cut idea of what to do.
"The secondary effect of the ruling is
creating the most disturbing problems. What
does the maker of films of 'serious intent'
do with the product he now has or is envisioning
making in the future? Many of
the major studios fear that passage of obscenity
laws in the 50 states will be of
such a "patchwork" kind that many films
will have an extremely tough time in distribution.
What is thought to be obscene in
one community or state might well be
thought to have "redeeming features' in
another.
"Apparently the Motion Picture Ass'n
of America feels legislatures would be the
primary place to work since, if obscenity
criteria were established there first, that
might keep counties and municipalities from
establishing differing and perhaps conflicting
rulings.
"What with the lengthy film writers'
strike recently, followed by the Supreme
Court decision on obscenity, many films in
the planning stage now may come to a halt.
What this means in the terms of film product
is hard to determine at this time but it
would seem that it could very possibly
create a depressed area for a time in which
film product could become scarce.
"In light of the decision, it will be interesting
in the months to come to see
what trends the new films will take. One
very possible route would be to move away
from artistry and into the more commercial
and conventional modes. In other words,
nobody would make waves.
"Some viewers of the scene deplore the
ruling, contending it will even more seriously
deplete the already declining film
audience. But it's my feeling that, since
there is nothing new under the sun, filmmakers
will find a way to make films that
sell."
Citizen of Pa. Disagrees
With High Court's Ruling
PITTSBURGH—A Pennsylvania resident,
Gregory J. Kuzbida of Carnegie, in
a recent letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh
Post Gazette said: "I have nothing
but praise for your fine June 25 editorial
An Unwise Obscenity Ruling.' Your editorial
successfully explored the two areas
which are touched by this sensitive subject,
that of constitutionality and of artistic sensibility.
"The only clause in the Constitution
which can be so construed so as to entertain
any discussion on the subject of censorship
is the First Amendment clause. This amendment,
guaranteeing one's freedom of speech,
obviously can and must be carried over into
the area of what one listens to, views and
reads.
"As Justice Douglas stated in his dissent,
"No one is being compelled to look or listen.'
Yet. according to this new ruling, the adult
citizen's constitutional right to look at and
listen
to whatever he so desires can be overridden
by the moral and social interpretations
of a given local community.
"A more serious matter is, I feel, the effect
the ruling may have on the artistic
standards of a given community. Obviously,
the ruling was aimed at giving a community
the
power to remove 'pornography' from its
environs. A noble effort on the surface, it is
one which could lead to costly 'artistic'
consequences. In the elimination of this
"pornography,' something of true nature also
may be kept from the public's view . . .
The artistic price a given community will
pay is great. The constitutional price the
is individual adult citizen will pay even
greater."
Wometco Reports Record
Quarter, Half Year Profit
MIAMI—Wometco Enterprises reported
record per share earnings, net income and
sales in the second quarter and first fiscal
half of 1973.
Primary per share earnings in the latest
quarter ended June 16, climbed to a record
34 cents, up 25 per cent above the 27.2 cents
in the similar 1972 period.
Net income in the latest 12-week period
rose 24.6 per cent to $2,039,000 from $1,-
636,000 in the prior year, while sales gained
20.9 per cent to $31,674,000 from $26,-
197,000.
In the fiscal half year or 24-week period,
primary per share earnings moved up 25.1
per cent to 58.3 cents from 46.6 cents registered
in the similar 1972 period.
Net income in the 24 weeks rose 26 per
cent to $3,522,000 against $2,796,000 in
1972 on a sales increase of 19.4 per cent,
amounting to $59,663,000. compared with
$49,977,000 last year.
Primary per share earnings are based on
6,042,360, the average number of shares
outstanding during the period and 5.998,-
198. the average number of shares for the
comparable period of 1972.
Explaining half-year results by major
divisions, Wometco president Mitchell
Wolfson singled out the company's vending
and entertainment interests as turning in
the best performances. "Both receipts and
profits in our vending, theatre and tourist
attraction businesses showed very substantial
increases over last year," he said.
MGM 40-Wk. Net Barely Up;
Third Quarter Shows Loss
NEW YORK — Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer
reported that net income for the 40 weeks
ended June 9 was $8,132,000 or $1.37 a
share on 5,947,079 average shares outstanding,
compared with $8,098,000 or $1.37 a
share on 5,925,495 shares for the same
period a year ago.
Net income before extraordinary items
for the 40-week period was $2,656,000 or
45 cents a common share on gross revenues
of $124,055,000. This compares with
$6,256,000 or $1.06 a share on gross revenues
of $117,559,000 for the same period
in 1972.
The results for 1973 reflect new account-
for the motion picture industry,
ing policies
adopted by the accounting profession in
June 1973, and write-offs taken following
a re-evaluation of MGM's entire motion
picture
inventory.
Results for the third quarter showed a
net loss of $2,316,000 or 38 cents a share
on gross revenues of $45,132,000. Included
in the resuhs are adjustments for the inventory
re-evaluation, the effect of the accounting
changes and extraordinary income
of $347,000 or six cents a share. This compares
with net income of $2,058,000 or 35
cents a share, which included an extraordinary
item of $1,006,000 or 17 cents a
share, on gross revenues of $33,872,000 for
the same period a year ago.
James T. Aubrey jr., president and chief
executive officer of MGM said, "With the
disappointing boxoffice conditions that currently
prevail throughout the industry, it
seemed prudent for management to take
write-offs in the third quarter against those
films which are not performing as well as
anticipated. The re-evaluation of our inventory
in line with our conservative accounting
policies will permit a more realistic
assessment of MGM's performance throughout
the balance of the year into the future.
We expect MGM to resume profitability in
the fourth quarter and anticipate the addition
of sizeable earnings in fiscal year 1974
from the MGM Grand Hotel, scheduled for
opening in the fall."
Playboy Productions Will
Film H. G. Wells Story
NEW YORK—Hugh Hefners Playboy
Productions has entered into a development
deal with Zev Bufman and Roger Lewis for
filming of "The Man Who Could Work
it Miracles," was announced by Edward
Rissien, executive vice-president of Playboy
Productions.
The new film is a contemporary version
of the 1934 H. G. Wells story of a man
who is given broad, God-like powers.
Rights were bought from the Wells estate
by Bufman and Lewis.
For Zev Bufman this is his second Playboy
project, the first being "The Naked
Ape," which goes into distribution through
Universal in August.
Roger Lewis' film successes include "The
Pawnbroker" and the three successful
"Shaft" motion pictures.
July 23, 1973

'Hail! to the Chief Opens
At NY Playboy Theatre
NEW YORK— "Hail! To the
Chief," described
as a satire without honor on the
presidency, opens at the Playboy Theatre
here July 27. Cine Globe Pictures is releasing
the film, which was formerly handled
by Scotia International under the title
"Hail!"' (and reviewed in Boxoffice, Dec.
18, 1972).
The film was made some three years
ago and garnered raves at the Cannes Film
Festival in 1972. Although written four
years ago. it can be considered highly
topical in light of recent developments. Because
of its controversial nature, the film
had been held back from release until the
Watergate investigations made it significant.
A Wylde Films presentation. "Hail! To
the Chief was directed by Fred Levinson
and produced by Roy Townshed. from an
original story and screenplay by Larry Spiegel
and Phil Dusenberry. Dan Resin stars
as a president whose real-life counterpart
is never in doubt, with a supporting cast
including Richard B. Shull, Dick O'Neill,
Joseph Sirola, K. Callan. Phil Foster, Lee
Meredith and Willard Waterman. The film
is in MetroColor and widescreen.
Kennedy Tennis Tourney
Short Subject Available
NEW YORK—A short subject previewing
the Robert F. Kennedy Tennis Tournament
at New York's Forest Hills August 25
has been produced by Jim Grau, president
of Maxivision, Inc., for the Robert F. Kennedy
Memorial Foundation. The six-minute
film will be made available via cassette to
Inflight Motion Pictures and some 155
Ticketron outlets, as well as for public service
announcements on television stations
along the Eastern Seaboard.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Mrs. Ethel
Kennedy, Dustin Hoffman and Charlton
Heston are among the personalities to be
seen in the film, which was produced by
Grau in association with the Corporation
for Entertainment and Learning, Inc. The
Mutual Network's Fred Robbins is the narrator.
Omni's Horror Twin Bill
Scoring Record Grosses
HOLLYWOOD— Daniel B. Cady, president
of Omni Pictures Corp., reports that
the company's tandem release of "Grave of
the Vampire" and "Garden of the Dead"
has registered one-week grosses of $12,200
in Baltimore; $11,600 in Norfolk and Newport
News; $10,800 in Roanoke, Danville
and Lynchburg, Va., and $6,200 in one
week at the Lake Shore Drive-In, Denver.
Gets Rights to Italian Film
LONDON— Herman Cohen has signed
a
deal with Pietro and Mario Bregni of PAC,
Rome, for the U.S. and Canadian rights to
their recently completed film, "The Strangers
Gundown." Directed by Serigo Garrone,
the film stars Anthony Steffen, Rada
Rassimov and Lu Kamante.
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 MttrlbMtor Rating
Busting (UA) [r]
The Chinese Professionals (NGP) \r\
The Farmer's Other Daughter (MIL) PG
Hong Kong Hellcat (NGP) D
I Escaped From Devil's Island (UA) [r]
Running Wild (Golden Circle) [g]
Wild Champions (Ourada)
Your Three Minutes Are Up (Cinerama)
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'Schlock Wins First Prize
At Trieste Film Festival
NEW YORK—"Schlock." the Jack H.
Harris production, has won the first prize
at the Trieste Science-Fiction Festival. The
announcement was made by Irvin Shapiro
of Films Around the World. Inc., which
handles this film and other Harris product
in the export market.
"Schlock" is the second Jack H. Harris
production to win an award at Trieste. Last
year, Harris' "Son of Blob" (also called
"Beware the Blob!") tied for first place with
Universal's "Silent Running."
'The Mack' Held Over
At Six Theatres in NY
NEW YORK— Demonstrating its popularity,
"The Mack" is being held over in six
theatres after grossing a total of $604,705
in the first 13 days of its multiple run in the
New York-New Jersey area theatres.
"The Mack" has been held over at the
Forum Theatre on Broadway (its fourth
week there), the Selwyn on 42nd Street, the
Loews' Metropolitan in Brooklyn, the RKO
Aldcn in Jamaica, the Palace in Orange and
at the Branford in Newark.
Film Title Changes
The title of 20th Century-Fox's "The
Paper Chase" has been changed to "The
Bright Young Men." The film, made last
year in Canada and on the East Coast, was
produced by Robert Thompson and Rodrick
Paul and directed by James Bridges
from his own screen adaptation of John Jay
Osborn jr.'s novel. Cinematography was by
Gordon Willis, who photographed "The
Godfather."
Ihe title of EIke Sommer's starring movie
for producer Alfredo Leone has been changed
to "Lisa and the Devil." Telly Savalas
co-stars. The title was formerly "The Night
the Devil Won."
Lon Chaney Jr. Dies at 67;
Played Movie Monsters
SAN CLEMENTE. CALIF.—Lon Chaney
jr.. 67, noted for his portrayals of movie
monsters, died Thursday (12) at his home
here following periodic hospitalization. Inactive
since last appearing in "Frankenstein
vs. Dracula," Chaney had received more
than 500 letters from fans when his illness
first became known.
In a film career that began in 1932,
Chaney played some of the most vivid motion
picture monsters: Count Dracula. the
Mummy, the Wolf Man and Frankenstein,
a role created by Boris Karloff.
Born Creighton Chaney Feb. 10, 1906
in Oklahoma City, where his parents were
playing a stock engagement, he followed in
the footsteps of his father. Lon Chaney sr.,
known as "the man of a thousand faces."
Among Chaney jr's memorable portrayals
were the dim-witted Lennie in the 1939
production of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice
and Men" and the arthritic old marshal in
"High Noon," the 1952 film that won an
Academy Award as best actor for Gary
Cooper.
In 1937 he married Patsy Beck, a photographic
model, and had two sons by a
former marriage. He had nine grandchildren.
Jack Hawkins, British Star.
Loses Fight on Cancer
LONDON — Jack Hawkins, 62. British
film star, died in a London hospital Wednesday
(18) after a long battle with throat cancer.
He succumbed to a "secondary hemorrhage,"
a hospital spokesman said.
Hawkins' first film after his initial operation
in 1967 was "Catherine the Great," in
which he played a British ambassador. In
the 1950s he was among the top British
money-making stars with such films as "The
Fallen Idol," "No Highway," "Malta Story,"
"The Cruel Sea." "Land of the Pharaohs,"
"Ben-Hur" and "Bridge on the River Kwai."
BV Appoints Robert Kraus
New York District Mgr.
NEW YORK—The appointment of Robert
Kraus as New York metropolitan district
manager for Buena Vista, effective
immediately, was announced by Irving H.
Ludwig, president.
Kraus previously was sales manager for
Hemisphere Productions. Prior to that he
served as head film buyer for Countrywide
Theatres, and as branch manager for MGM
in Cleveland and Philadelphia, where he
became assistant division manager.
Audubon Changes 'Image'
Title to 'The Picture'
NEW YORK—"Ihc Picture" is the new
and final title of Audubon Films' recently
acquired property. "L' Image," the erotic
French novel by Jean de Berg. Radley Metzger
will produce and direct the film.
Metzger expects to begin principal filming
on "The Picture" this summer in Paris and
New York City.
BOXOFFICE July 23. 1973

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Complete Chief Photography
For Two Warner Releases
Two Warner Bros, releases completed
principal photography last week. They were
the Amicus production "Tales From Beyond
the Grave," a chilling horror story which
Kevin Connor directed and Max Rosenberg
and Milton Subotsky produced with Peter
Gushing heading the all-star cast, and
"Stone," a Pat Rooney production, a suspense
murder mystery which Jack Arnold
directed and Jack Reeves served as executive
producer. Fred Williamson headed the
cast . . . -99 and 44/100% Dead," a Joe
Wizan production for 20th-Fox, goes before
the cameras next month, in Seattle, with
John Frankenheimer directing from an original
screenplay by Robert Dillon. A fastpaced,
tongue-in cheek action-adventure
story, the picture will spend three weeks of
location shooting, before returning to complete
production at Fox's Century City lot.
The association marks the second between
Fox and Wizan, the latter having produced
"The Last American Hero" recently for his
Joe Wizan-Rojo Production Co. . . . Ingmar
Bergman's six million dollar musical, "The
Merry Widow," will be co-produced by Dino
De Laurentiis, of Rizzoli-De Laurentiis of
Rome, and Kenne Fant. president of Svensk
Filmindustri. Current plans call for it being
filmed in English in Paris, next year.
Al Pacino. Robert Duvall Set
For 'Godfather II' Roles
Al Pacino and Robert Duvall will repeat
their original roles in Paramount Pictures'
Godfather II," the sequel to the 1972
Academy Award-winner for Best Picture,
which again will be produced and directed
by Francis Ford Coppola. Pacino again will
play Michael Corleone, the "Godfather's"
youngest son, a role which won him the
National Society of Film Critics 1972 Best
Actor Award. Duvall will encore his role of
Tom Hagen, the "Godfather's" lawyer and
counselor, which won him the New York
Film Critics Award in 1972 for Best Supporting
Actor. Coppola and Mario Puzo
again will collaborate on the screenplay, as
they did on the original script, based on
Puzo's novel, which earned them a 1972
Academy Award for Best Screenplay and
Coppola had been nominated as Best Director
for "The Godfather." Production on
the new film is scheduled to begin in September
. . . Bruce Geller Productions and
David L. Wolper's Wolper Pictures, Ltd.,
have entered into a joint agreement to film
"The Hungarian Game," Roy Hayes' novel
published by Simon and Schuster. Geller
will write the screenplay, as well as direct
the film, with Lawrence Turman, president
of the Wolper motion picture division, set
to produce. Geller is presently in preparation
on the screenplay, for the film is planned
for a fall production start. The espionage
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story, which concerns the hunt for a colonel
of the Hungarian secret police, this is Hayes'
first novel. "Harry in Your Pocket," a Bruce
Geller production, is scheduled for release
through United Artists in mid-August.
Oliver Reed Signed to Star
In Herb Freed Production
Oliver Reed has been signed by producerdirector-writer
Herb Freed to star in the
forthcoming action-drama, "The Captive."
scheduled to begin filming in September.
Based on a story by Freed and Barry Friedman,
with screenplay by Freed, the Spanish-
Italian co-production is the story of the
tracking and capture of a high ranking ex-
Nazi by the Israeli secret service. Freed previously
wrote, produced and directed the
feature film "A.W.O.L.," shown at the 1972
Cannes Film Festival and currently in worldwide
distribution . . . Billy Dee Williams was
signed by executive producer Stanley Rubin
to star in "The Take," World Arts Media-
Tiger Productions feature for Columbia release.
Robert Hartford-Davis will direct on
location in Albuquerque. N.M. . . . Lee
Remick, a former Oscar nominee who has
been living in England, arrives shortly for
her assignment by executive producer Lee
Rich and producer Walter Coblenz, to costar
with William Holden in Lorimar Productions'
"TTie Blue Knight." The four-hour
film being directed by Robert Butler has a
script by E. Jack Neuman, based upon
Joseph Wambaugh's best-seller . . . Simon
Ward was selected for the role of Birmingham
by producer Alexander Salkin, for
"The Three Musketeers," now filming in the
Madrid area, with Oliver Reed, Michael
York, Richard Chamberlain and Raquel
Welch in starring roles.
Roger Robinson Is Signed
To Long Universal Pact
Stage actor Roger Robinson has been
signed by Universal to an exclusive term
contract to begin with his first assignment,
soon to be announced. He has appeared
in lead roles in the Zanuck/ Brown production
of "Willie Dynamite," and recently
completed the George Peppard starrer,
"Newman." . teenage black actors
were signed by producer Robert L. Rosen
to portray members of a children's gang
which hunts down a cop killer in "The
Church Street Cruisers," new Sandy Howard
production which William Graham will
direct. Nelson Sims, Owen Hithe, Kim Dorsey
and Kenneth Bell have been cast to play
the young gang members. They were selected
by Rosen and Graham from over one
hundred young actors who read for the
roles . . . Rudy Challenger and Ted Ca.ssidy
were given major roles in Penelope Production's
action drama "Slams." starring Jim
Brown and Judy Pace. The film is being
filmed entirely on locations around Los
Angeles with Jonathan Kaplan directing
from a screenplay by Richard L. Adams.
Wendell Tucker, wide receiver for the Los
Angeles Rams, debuts in the film . . .
Lincoln Kilpatrick was signed by producer
Robert L. Rosen for a starring role in "The
Church Street Cruisers," new Sandy Howard
production which will be directed by
William Graham. Kilpatrick is currently
featured in "Soylent Green," with Charlton
Heston and "Chosen Survivors" with Jackie
Cooper.
Lalo Schilrin, John Barry
Among Musical Chores
Lalo Schifrin, winner of two Grammy
Awards and recipient of two Academy
Award nominations, was signed to compose
and conduct the music for Warner Bros.
international martial arts adventure film,
"Enter the Dragon,"' starring Bruce Lee,
John Saxon and Anna Capri and introducing
Jim Kelly. The picture, which was
filmed on location in Hong Kong and in
CaUfornia, was directed by Robert Clouse
from a screenplay by Michael Allin. It was
produced by Fred Weintraub and Paul M.
Heller in association with Raymond Chow
Amanda McBroom, daughter of film star
David Bruce, now al the Century Plaza
Hotel singing the songs of Jacques Brel,
who has toured the world in the smash
it musical, playing both in Dutch and
English on the tour, will be in Eric Blau's
film version. The film, "Jacques Brel Is
Alive and Well and Living in Paris," already
has had the sound track recorded
with the visuals now going into production.
Brel, 43, is a Belgian composer living in
Paris, whose appearances at Carnegie Hall
have been triumphs. The film is based on
his poetry and songs, with a surrealistic approach
in production on the story . . .
Three-time Oscar winner John Barry has
been signed to compose an original score
for Blake Edwards' film "The Tamarind
Seed," currently filming on location in
Paris, with Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif
co-starring in the ITC production, which is
produced by Ken Wales. The screenplay is
ba.sed on Evelyn Anthony's novel.
Documentary Is Completed
On Brut Feature Release
HOLLYWOOD— Rick Baxter, vice-president
and production coordinator for Faberge's
Brut entertainment arm. has completed
production of "Blues for a Black Movie,"
14-minute documentary on the creation and
recording of the sound track for Brut's current
feature release, "Book of Numbers."
The film, a study of famed folk performers
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGchee who
created the music for "Book," will be shown
in conjunction with the feature in bookings
throughout the south.
Additionally, "Blues for a Black Movie"
is being cut to various lengths for promotional
u.se (both for the film and the Brut
Records soundtrack album) on television
shows across the country.
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A Very Special Stone. .(9)
Moke Your Own Kind of Music (S)
The Menu Planner. .(10)
Apartment for Living. .(10)
Theatre Cavalcade No. 8.. (12)
Theotre Covalcade No. 9. .(12)
Look Who's Driving. .(10)
Power of Fashion. .(8)
Quebec Trovelogue. . (10)
TWO REELERS
Best Food Afloat. (13)
No Simple Thing. (14)
South Africa's Scientists. . (13)
A Pleasure to Be Here. .(13)
Crocodile. .(14)
The Possible Dreom. (14)
Micro. .(14)
Three Wise Men of the World. .(14)
For The Love of an Eagle. (14)
Climate of Change. .(14)
Bantu Toddlers. (13)
Radio Bantu. .(14)
Ivory Kingdom. .(14)
Turn Bock Elephant. (14)
Portrait of a University . .(14)
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The Proud New Yorkers. . (22)
The People Behind Your Light Switch..
They Called The Islond Long. (22)
Downstreom . . (27)
The College Game. (27)
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Land of the Morning. . (14)
Moods of Love. .(17)
The Huntsman. (14)
Mr. Exhibitor . .
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Cinemetle Purchases
17 RKO-SW Theatres
PITTSBURGH—Cincmcuc h;is
acquired
17 RKO-StanlcN Warner theatres, including
.Square. (South Hills) Village, North Hills,
Hollywood and Cinema 22.
The purchase price was not disclosed. The
transaction, to be effective as soon as an
audit of the theatres is completed, was concluded
in New York City late Tuesday (17)
by Matthew Polon. president of RKO-
Stanley Warner, and John D. Harper jr.,
Cinemette chairman of the board.
The acquisition increases the Cinemette
circuit's holdings to 103 screens.
With the completion of this sale, the
Stanley Warner organization will have no
theatres in the Pittsburgh district. The company
at one time operated some four-dozen
houses here.
Cinemette reportedly also has been negoliatina
for months with Associated Theatres.
Avco Embassy and WB
Complete Foreign Pact
NEW YORK—A major foreign distribution
agreement has been concluded between
Avco Embassy Pictures Overseas Corp., and
Warner Bros. International, it was jointly
announced by Herb Fletcher, Avco Embassy's
vice-president in charge of international
distribution and Myron Karlin, vicepresident
in charge of foreign operation for
Warner Bros. Under the new pact, Warners
will distribute Avco Embassy's releases in
Germany, Austria, Iran, Brazil and Puerto
Rico. One of the first pictures to be released
under the new agreement is the Joseph
E. Levine and Brut Productions presentation
"A Touch of Class," starring
George Segal and Glenda Jackson, which
has set new boxoffice records in New York
and Los Angeles.
Actor Pat O'Brien Is Guest
On Irv Kupcinet Show _
CHICAGO—Veteran film star Pat ^O'-
Brien appeared on the Irv Kupcinet TV
show here on Sunday (15), participating in
an interview and introducing a special version
of Warner Bros.' 50th anniversary celebration
film. The film, entitled "The Movies
That Made Us—A Retrospective," features
O'Brien along with many other Warners
stars.
Kupcinet also spoke highly of Warners'
forthcoming musical "Mame," starring Lucille
Ball and Robert Preston, on the program.
The show is syndicated throughout
the East following its Chicago showing.
Dave Connor Is Chairman
Of NY NATO Convention
BUFFALO—David J. Connor, director
of the theatre division of Carrols Development
Corp., based in Syracuse, N.Y., has
been named honorary chairman of the annual
NATO of New York State convention,
to be held August 12-16 in the Concord
eight Pittsburgh movie houses, it was announced
by Paul Grossman, president and
chief film buyer for the corporation. Grossman
Hotel, Lake Kiamesha in the Catskills. Sidney
said the purchase included showhouses
located in New York and West Virginia. J. Cohen, president of the association,
announces that there will be a large number
of industry officials present, including many
The Pittsburgh theatres involved are the
presidents and general sales managers.
Warner. Stanley, Squirrel Hill, Sheridan
The Concord is the "golf capital of the
Northeast" and John Martina and Morrie
Slotnick of Rochester's Jo-Mor Theatres,
co-chairmen of the golf tournament, have
lined up a number of prizes for the winners
of the various events.
Cohen, who declares the convention now
is assured of being a sellout, soon will announce
the NATO of New York "Man of
the Year."
Martin Theatres Halts X
Film Policy at Downtown
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.— Martin Theatres,
which has a total of ten screens here,
has announced that X-rated films are being
discontinued temporarily at the Downtown
Theatre on Washington Avenue. Quinton
C. Green, district manager for the circuit,
said, "This is a company decision which
was just reached. We temporarily will stop
showing X-rated films at the conclusion of
"The Cheerleaders,' which is showing now."
The Downtown was the only Martin
showhouse which still exhibited X film fare,
according to Green. The firm's Anchor
Drive-In had booked some X films in 1972
but that policy was discontinued prior to
a city council ordinance requiring the shielding
of drive-in screens from public areas.
The next program announced for the
Downtown was the PG-rated double bill of
"Black Rodeo" and "Black Girl."
West Virginia Official
Is Considering R Films
MORGANTOWN. W. VA.—Monongalia
County Pros. Atty. David Soloman, who
raided an adult book store, now says "maybe
we'll go after the R-rated films, depending
on what's in them. But. for now. it's the
X-rated films. They're the bad ones."
Richard Herstine. operator of Cinema 1
and 2 in Morgantown, said he would discontinue
showing adult films and Peter G.
Comuntzis, operator of three Morgantown
theatres, said he does not intend to show
any "obscene films" but expressed confusion
over Soloman's position.
Mrs. Muriel Harris Dies
GLEN COVE. N.Y.—Mrs. Muriel E.
Harris. 54. of Glen Co\rc died Sunday (8)
after a three-and-a-half year struggle with
cancer. She formerly was a secretary for
National General Theatres. She leaves her
husband Irving J. Harris, theatre manager
with National General for five years.
Court Order Halts NJ
Seizures and Arrests
P.VSSAIC, N.J. —Police seizure of sex
films in New Jersey and the arrest of their
stars, as well as the owners and managers
of theatres which show such films, were
ordered stopped by State Atty. Gen. George
Kugler as a result of an order issued by U.S.
Dist. Judge Leonard I. Garth. Despite arguments
to the contrary by Kugler, Judge
Garth's order, issued while a three-judge
federal court currently is deliberating the
constitutionality of X film seizures in Essex
and Monmouth counties several months ago,
applies to all county prosecutors, not just
those in Essex and Monmouth.
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court
rulings on obscenity. Passaic County Pros.
Joseph Gourley had begun a crackdown on
pornography in that county, which resulted
in several raids on the Montauk and Capitol
theatres, both in Passaic, and the ultimate
arrest of Georgina Spelvin, star of "The
Devil in Miss Jones," which was being featured
at the Montauk, as well as the owner
and manager of the Montauk and the manager
and cashier at the Capitol. In addition,
several prints of X-rated films were confiscated
at each house.
According to an official of the state's law
and public safety department, the attorney
general's order to all of the state's 21 prosecutors
was partially in response to the confiscation
of the print of "The Devil in Miss
Jones" at the Montauk. Until this action
had been taken, there apparently had been
confusion as to whether or not Judge
Garth's order applied to all counties or
only the two involved in the earlier action
of several months ago.
Originally. Kugler had told the county
prosecutors that, in his opinion, the June
21 Supreme Court announcements made the
New Jersey obscenity laws constitutional,
although they had been declared unconstitutional
last November. It was Kugler's
contention that the new Supreme Court decision
on obscenity took precedent over the
November determinations.
In Gourley's opinion, recently stated, the
order bv Judge Garth "will prevent a crackdown
(on pornography) . . . for four or five
months, unless an appeal is made to U.S.
Supreme Court Justice William Brennan,"
who has jurisdiction in this area.
Still Offering X Movies
In West Virginia Houses
CHARLESTON, W. VA.—Most theatre
owners-operators in West Virginia are continuing
the showing of X-rated films and
adult motion pictures, although there is
considerable confusion in
regard to so-called
regulations. They indicated the recent U.S.
Supreme Court decision has had little effect
in West Virginia.
Joseph S. Joseph, operator of the Jur
Theatres in Parkersburg, W. Va.. with six
movie houses, says he will decide his bookings
on "what is in the films." He has not
licensed any "hard-core" movies.
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'Last Tango Still Top on Broadway;
'Touch of Class to Second Spot
(Average Is 100)
Boronef A Touch of Class (Emb), 4th v/k 390
Beekman State of Siege (Cinema 5), 13th wk. . . 1 20
Cinema I O Lucky Man (WB), 5th wk 275
The Friends of Eddie Coylc (Para),
3rd wk.
Cinerama—Shaft in Africa (MGM), 4th wk. .
Columbia II Godspell (Col), 1 6fh wk
Coronet ^Poper Mgon (Para), 8th wk
Criterion—Super Fly T. N. T. (Paro), 5th wk. .
DeMille Cleopotro Jones (WB), 2nd wk. . . .
Festival Playtime (Cont'l), 3rd wk
Fine Arts—A Doll's House (Para), 8th wk. .
First Avenue Screening Room Prison Guard
(Filmaco)
Juliet I—Super Fly T. N. T. (Para), 5th wk. .
Nationol The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para),
Penthouse—Coffy (AlP), 5th wk 220
Radio City Music Hall 40 Carats (Col), 3rd wk. 160
RKO 86th street Twin I—Coffy (AlP), 5th wk. . .200
RICO 86th Street Twin II—Shaft in Africa i(MGM),
4th wk 125
68th Street Playhouse ^Thc Hireling (Col),
5th wk 135
Sutton The Lost of Sheilo (WB), 5th wk 245
34fh Street East Cleopatra Jones (WB), 2nd wk. 190
Tower East— Blume in Love (WB), 4th wk 205
Trans-Lux Eost Lost Tango in Paris (UA),
'Last Tango in Paris' Up
To 140 in Buffalo Run
BUFFALO—"Last Tango in Paris" took
an upsurge when the Amherst Theatre went
off the reserved-seat policy into continuous
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Yariety Club Tent 7 has welcomed the following
new members: Henry Goorevich,
David Kates, Charles Stutzman.
George Attea. Norvert V. Thomas. Joseph
Racevia, Nicklas V. Paone, Bernard Malinowski
and David Fields. Chief barker
Sam Geffen extends the hand of good fellowship
to these men and urges them to
take advantage of the many things the club
offers . . . Althea Nucherno offered members
of the Women of Variety the use of
her backyard and pool for a "splash party"
Saturday (21) ... Ginny Boggess has taken
over operation of the Cejay Dress Shop
here. She and sidekick Diane Martin have
been busy selecting fashions for the store's
display.
After several week's work by Sidney J.
Cohen, president of NATO of New York
State, and union officials, a new contract
covering all projectionists at drive-ins in
the western New York area has been completed.
Prominent in the negotiations was
Ken Kavanagh, head of the local operators'
union and an officer of the state organization
who has his headquarters on the second
floor of 496 Pearl St.
David Walsh, a protege of Frank Arena,
city manager, Loews, and for many years
a manager of the Teck Theatre here, has
been named winner of that company's showmanship
contest, which means that Dave
and his wife Florence will spend a week
in Europe at Loews' expense. Winners of
the showmanship contests are selected during
each of the four quarters of the year,
with a week in Europe as the grand prize.
Dave now is manager of the Loews' Arlington
in Columbus.
Visitors who tour the George Eastman
House Museum in Rochester later this summer
are in for an added treat when a Daguerrean
wagon will be unveiled. The wagon
was used for traveling photographers in
the 1870s to make early photographs called
daugerreotypes and was obtained by the
museum in 1971. It now is being restored
as it was in the Dagucrrean era.
Joseph P. Garvey, general manager. Holiday
Theatres. Cheektowaga. August 1 will
be starting on a motor tour vacation to
sunny Florida with his family . . . Joe
Moser. Evening News motion picture page
advertising executive, is vacationing. The
new Evening News Building is attracting
printed by the Case-Hoyt Corp. at its Graphic
Park site. 100 Beaver Rd.. Chili, near
Rochester. The first order was for 235,000
copies.
Andy Shell, former general manager for
Blatt Theatres in western New York, now
is associated with the local exchange of
American International Pictures, 300 Delaware
Ave., where Minna Zackem is the
manager.
"A sad excursion into nostalgia was provoked
for many of us by the death of four
film stars of yesteryear," said the Evening
News (in part) editorially. Joe E. Brown
died at the age of 80; Betty Grable died at
56; George Macready at 63. and Veronica
Lake at 53. Millions of people around the
world remember these idols of another era
with affection. We are sad to hear that they
are gone and sad. too, as we reflect on what
time has done to them and their works. We
have tended to remember them as they were
in their heyday but their obituary photos
make the passage of time all too apparent.
Another sad thing is realizing that the majority
of Americans living today probably
haven't seen a single film of these one-time
greats. Have they missed anything'? The
sense of nostalgia felt by the rest of us says
that they have."
Loews' Buffalo will be the stage setting
for the August 16-18 series of fashion
shows to be co-sponsored by the Retail
Merchants Ass'ns and the Evening News.
Lina Freudenheim will be the director and
an added attraction will be special appearances
of Big Wheelie and the Hubcaps, local
musical group. Admission will be free.
CINERAMA IS IN
SHOW BUSINESS IN
HAWAII TOO.
When you come to Waikiki,
don't miss the famou:
M^Hi^
Don Ho Show. . . at
Cinerama's Reef Towers Hotel.
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GCC Launches Dualer
At King of Prussia
KING OF PRL'SSIA. PA.—General C in-
of local artists. Reed is urging public participating
in these exhibits.
Bob Shelton Screenplay
Lensing at Old Tucson
From Western Edition
TUCSON. ARIZ.—Robert Shelton, president
of Old Tucson, moviemaking locale
and amusement park, has written an original
screenplay based on the Burns Detective
Agency and it currently is being filmed at
the Arizona set. A "Jack-the-Ripper" story,
two versions are being lensed—one for the
European market and a less gory one for
domestic exhibition.
'T wanted a story suited just for our
sound stage and Old Tucson Street." explains
Shelton. "I interested Larry Spangler.
now a Tucson resident, in co-producing
and we obtained financing for the production."
Jeff Cooper and Brooks Tucker co-star.
Miss Tucker is the tall, blonde daughter
of Forrest Tucker.
Film Corp. of America Has
Increase First Quarter
NEW YORK—Film Corp. of America is
looking forward to a "continuation of the
strong growth pattern" of the first quarter.
Martin J. Farber, chairman and president,
said. In the first period, the film processing
and distribution company earned $765,-
000, or 45 cents a share, a gain from $548,-
000, or 39 cents a share, a year earlier.
Revenue increased from $8.6 million to
S9.9 million.
Farber said Canada and the United Kingdom
are becoming "major profit centers"
for the company.
Sue Bernard Is Signed
For Libra's 'Michele'
From Western
Edition
HOLLYWOOD — Sue Bernard, whose
latest film "The Killing Kind" was shown
at the recent Cannes Film Festival, has
been signed by producer Morris Washington
to star in "Michele," a Libra Pictures production.
George Sherman will direct the
motion picture on location in Houston.
"Michele" will co-star Cameron Mitchell,
Jeanne Crane, Robyn Hilton and Miss Bernard.
The film will be processed in Hollywood
by DeLuxe.
B R O A D W AY
THE GANGS ALL HERE." the 1943
musical feature directed by Busby
Berkeley, returned to New York Wednes-
em;i Corp."s Valley Forge Cinema 1 and II.
day (IS) at the Playboy Theatre. The Technicolor
located in the Sheraton complex at Route
extravaganza stars Alice Faye, Car-
363 and First Avenue, opened to the public
June 27. The first twin in the Greater Valley men Miranda, Benny Goodman and his
Forge area, the dualer is managed by Frank orchestra and James Ellison, with such '40s
Reed.
favorites as Edward Everett Horton, Eugene
Cinema Pallette,
I has a capacity of 800, while
Charlotte Greenwood, Tony De
Cinema II has 500 seats. Performances will
Marco, Sheila
Co.
Ryan and Phil Baker. The
former be continuous, starting at 1:30 p.m. or
Spilker is reissuing the 20th
2 p.m.
Century-Fox film.
A continuing art exhibit will adorn On the supporting
an
program at the Playboy
entire wall in the big lobby, featuring works
is the original Movietone newsreel which accompanied
"The Gang's All Here" in its
original New York debut at the Roxy in
December 1943. Also being shown is a musical
tribute to some of Hollywood's top female
stars of the '40s: Betty Grable in scenes
from "Pin Up Girl" (1944, with Joe E.
Brown), "Mother Wore Tights" (1947) and
"Song of the Islands" (1942, with Victor
Mature); Dorothy Lamour in "Riding High"
(1943), and Rita Hayworth in "Cover Girl"
(1944).
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United Artists had good reason to celebrate
this month. "Last Tango in Paris"
topped the $1,000,000 mark in grosses at
the Trans-Lux East. Additionally, "Live and
Let Die." starring Roger Moore as James
Bond, made more than $1,500,000 in two
weeks at 40 Red Carpet theatres in the
Greater New York area.
•
Irvin Shapiro, president of Films Around
the World, has returned from a two-month
tour of Europe, which included a stop at
the Cannes Film Festival. He negotiated for
FATW to represent two features which are
Cinerama releases in the U.S., "A Name for
Evil" and "And Now the Screaming Starts."
Distribution deals also were set up by Shapiro
on "Sisters," "Johnny Vic" and "The
Crazies" ("Code Name: Trixie").
There are two kinds of film fans which
can he described as movie buffs: those who
prefer old films, usually '30s pictures, and
people who like foreign-language features.
Apparently the former outnumbers the latter,
because the First Avenue Screening
Room— which caters to the second group —
has announced a change of policy. Starting
in August, the theatre will drop its one-weekonly
bookings and present first-run-qiiality
films which may have had limited exposure
and revivals on an open-end ha.'iis.
Ralph Donnelly, who supervised the
Screening Room on behalf of his firm Associated
Independent Theatres, has purchased
the theatre as head of a partnership and will
retain control of operations. The theatre's
current policy will extend through the run
of the Bolivian-made "The Blood of the
Condor." booked for Thursday (26) through
August I.
Producer Robert Halmi returned to the
city Thursday (19) following completion of
principal photography on "Visit to a Chief's
Son" in Kenya, Africa. Halmi will supervise
post-production work on the United Artists
film here, while also completing editing of
his animated feature, "Hugo the Hippo,"
for Brut Productions.
•
Paula Prentiss has joined the cast of
"Crazy Joe," the Dino de Laureniiis production
for Columbia Pictures, which currently
is filming here. A major cast headed by
Peter Boyle, Eli Wallach. Rip Torn and
Fred Williamson is featured in the story of
the Gallo mob and its dealings in the rack-
The New York Cultural Center is presenting
12 films devoted to director Frank Borzage
(1893-1962) from August 18 through
September 19. His films have been praised
for their romanticism and visual style. The
scries opens with "Moonrise" (1948), with
Dans Clark, Gail Russell and Ethel Barrymore,
August 18-19.
Other films will be: "History Is Made at
Night" (1937), Charles Boyer and Jean
Arthur; "Little Man, What Now?" (1934),
Margaret Sullavan; "The Mortal Storm"
(1940), Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert
Young; "Seventh Heaven" (1927), Gaynor
and Farrell; "Three Comrades" (1938),
Sullivan, Young, Robert Taylor and Franchot
Tone; "Strange Cargo" (1940), Clark
Gable and Joan Crawford, and "Man's
Castle" (1933), Spencer Tracy and Loretta
Young.
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In the magazines: "O Lucky Man!", the
Warner Bros, film directed by Lindsay
Anderson and starring Malcolm McDowell,
has been selected "Picture of the Month"
in the August issue of Seventeen Magazine.
Also reviewed in that issue are "Jesus
Christ Superstar." "Day for Night," "A
Doll's House," "The Hireling" and "Jeremy."
Articles include an interview with
Richard Thomas, star of the hit TV series
"The Waltons" and several recent films,
plus a discussion by Liza Minnelli of plans
to make a film directed by father Vincentc.
entitled "Film of Memory."
•
Openings: "I Could Never Have Sex
With Any Man Who Has So Little Regard
for My Husband," Friday (20) at the
Beekman: "Badge 373." Wednesday (25)
at Loews' State I, Loews Cine and Flagship
and "Le Sex Shop," Claude Herri's
theatres,
comedy, American premiere August 5 at
the Festival Theatre.
Showcase attractions Wednesday (18):
"Paris Lovers" (first run): "Ryan's Daughter";
"Tom Sawyer"; "Siddhartha" (first
run): "Let the Good Times Roll"; "Godspell";
"Super Fly T.N.T." aiui "Lady
Sings the Blues," and "The Harrad Experiment."
Twentieth Century-Fox repeated its
successful "Planet of the Apes" show, all
five features in an eight hour marathon,
Wednculay (18) and Thursday (19). "The
Neptune Factor" opens on showcase Friday
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The premiere of "Maurie" will be an August
1 event at the Fulton . . . Kings
Court offers "Man of the Year" and August
Four branches of Carnegie Library are
exhibiting free old-time movies through August
2 . . . The Associated circuit's tenth
anniversary offering is "A Touch of Class"
Poppins" at the Eastland, Monroe.
North Hills and Village theatres had
a tie-up with Shasta Red Apple Soda, giving
six cans, plus free passes, in a match-theherald
color with one posted at the theatre
boxoffices . . . Tusca & Ranalli's ozoners
are among Mideast outdoor theatres having
audio transmission through the patron's car
radio.
exhibitors, continued operation of the Silver
Drive-In after dropping the Richland
Drive-In to a redevelopment project and
added the Family Drive-In at nearby Mundy's
Comer, formerly operated by Mrs.
Gus Vaveris.
The Garden showed "Meet Sweet Myra"
and "A Fistful of 44s" . . . The Casino continued
"The Collegiates" . . . Years ago at
Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, your
correspondent inquired for directions to the
grave of President Benjamin Harrison and
was told that he was the first in years to
make this request, as "everybody always
asks for Dillinger." After visiting the presidential
gravesite, in another section of cemetery
a large crowd had gathered so. inadvertently,
we presumably viewed the gangter's
final resting place. We were not a
Dillinger fan but the new "Dillinger" movie
is doing business.
Sam Fleishman, Regent Square Theatre,
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Jane Thomas Weber, in years past of old
Filmrow here and sister of Frank Jay "Bud"
Thomas, mourned the death of her husband
Elmer C. Weber, Cinnaminson, N.J.
1 gives its screen to "Romeo and Juliet."
A thief escaped on foot Tuesday (10) at
approximately 6:30 p.m. with $80 after he "The Chinese Connection" is at the Fulton
.. . "Cleopatra Jones" will follow the
entered the Liberty Theatre, brandished a
gun and demanded money. Ticket seller
Stanley's "Super Fly T.N.T." . . . Carnegie
Amy Shumaker dished out the cash on hand, Cinema is showing Friday midnight shows,
receipts from "Deep Throat" admissions.
bringing in double-bill horror-mystery films
such as "House of Dark Shadows" and
"The Masque of the Red Death" ... Art
Cinema showed "Weekend With Strangers"
and "Gigi Goes to Pot" and is advertising
"Wendy's Palace."
Gabe Rubin now resides at Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., but continues his theatrical interests
here ... In area release are such
films as "The Legend of Boggy Creek,"
"Tarzan's Deadly Silence." "Tarzan and the
Jungle Boy," "Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion,"
"Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid," "Hitler:
The Last Ten Days," "40 Carats,"
"Shamus," "The Young Seducers," "Skyjacked,"
"Hands of the Ripper," "The Thing
With Two Heads," "Nightmare in Wax,"
The Penthouse 2, after showing "Where
the Boys Are." opened "The Sharpshooters"
and upcoming are "Games Without Rules."
"My Uncle and I" and "Boys and Others
etc. . . . CATV's Valley, Western Penn and
Strangers" . & Troll, Johnstown
Suffolk cables combined to offer Community
8 Bingo Monday through Friday, 10 to
11 a.m., with ten merchants in the exploitation
and 20 stations for pick up of free
bingo cards. Daily prizes of $100 cash are
offered.
"Together" returned to area screens and
played here at the Mini when it was made
known that the much-publicized Ivory Snow
gal, Marilyn Chambers of "Behind the
Green Door," also is the femme in "Together"
. . . The neighborhood theatres get
first-run on John Wayne's "Cahill, United
States Marshal," opening Wednesday (25).
. . . "The
The Shadyside probably will follow "40
Carats" with "The Hireling"
Legend of Hell House" replaced "Badge
373" at neighborhood theatres, with the
latter film licensed for a later showing . . .
The Playhouse and Point Park College go
their separate ways but, where there is no
conflict, the two institutions "will work together."
Playhouse seeks a lot of loot and
needs to sell a lot of tickets for next season
or there won't be a 1973-74 season—after
40 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Finkel are enjoying
ihc summer at their Deep Creek, Md., residence.
He seems in good health and looks
•great," according to George Pappas,
Chatham Cinema manager . . . L'Amourc
turies ago . . . The Pennsylvania VFW. in
annual convention here, voted a unanimous
boycott of Jane Fonda films but dropped
a resolution to declare here persona iion
grata in the Keystone State, so as not to
deny her any constitutional rights.
The Dependable Drive-In offered "While
the Cat's Away" and "The Miracle of Love"
of "Charly" and "Take the
Money and Run" were at the Guild . . .
Lx3cal clergymen differ over "Jesus Christ
Superstar," opinions varying widely on the
filming of the story with rock noises, etc.
A rabbi and a protestant minister were interviewed
for the local newspaper and their
"sides" were printed, although neither of
them had seen the film in question! . . .
Johnny Glaus is distributing "The Folks at
Red Wolf Inn" . . . Opening of Cinemette
East, twin theatres at Monroeville Mall,
was postponed to August 1.
Penthouse 1 upcoming features include
"Teachers and Cream," "Linda Can't Stop,"
"Coming Through the Window" and "Switch
Craft" . . . The Bizarre Art triple-billed
"Hot to Trot," "Mother's Wishes" and
"Ward Six (Se.x)" . . . Veterans Day will be
observed here Monday, November 12 . . .
Variety Tent 1 will benefit from the premier
exhibition here of "Maurie" Tuesday (31).
Al Dahna as well as Jim Biggart of the
local National Theatre Supply office also
are sales representatives for this company
in the Buffalo territory . . . The Syria Shrine
is bringing Arthur Fiedler and his Boston
Pops Orchestra to the local Mosque for performances
September 17-20.
The R. Herrle family writes that, with
high prices, theatres are three-quarters empty
when a show they desire to see is offered
Casino cut back from $5 admission
to $3 . . . "Romeo and Juliet," the Franco
Zeffirelli version, again is going into release
and it will be on screen next month at the
Kings Couit.
Manos Theatre, Latrobe, a unit of Monessen
Amusement Co., is very active in supporting
Westmoreland County's 1973 Bicentennial
celebrations . Associated
circuit plans another quadplex for the
Greensburg area . recently
showed "Guess Who's Coming'?", "The Captive
Couple," "Armed Servicers" and "After
School Exams" . "Godspell" turns
up here on film this fall it will go into neighborhood
theatres first run . . . Nureycv's
"I Am a Dancer" has not been licensed to
date for local exhibition . . . Well-remembered
exhibitor Dave Hadburg's son 1st I.t.
Bruce P. Hadburg, a logistics support officer,
is a member of an organization which
has earned the Aerospace Defense Command's
highest unit award at Almadcn Air
Force Station, Calif.
recently showed "Young Workin' Stiffs,"
"Deep Encounter," "Maniac" and "AWOL" Abe Beter, veteran exhibitor at the Lamp.
Heraldic Coat of Arms of the Irwin, again is Westmoreland chapter president
Klingcnsmith family was reproduced by
for the National Foundation March of
your correspondent to be given to those attending
Dimes. This year's fund drive netted
the 2.'ith reunion of descendants of $H1,S45, an increase of $14,84.'^ over 1972.
the pioneering American family at Bushy
Run Battlefield. The name was designated
and honorably given in old Saxony six cen-
Jerrv Fielding is set to score the film
The Outfit" lor MGM.
E-4 BOXOFFICE :: July 23, 1973

Theatre Addition Delayed
By Planning Commission
AMBLER. PA.—The planning commission
of Horsham Township has delayed approval
of a proposed addition to .?09 Cinema
after deciding that further study is
needed to determine whether parking facilities
at the theatre would be adequate to
accommodate bctween-show overlap traffic,
should the movie house be enlarged. Plans
submitted to the commission by the theatre
owners call for the division of the present
lap, if construction of the twin facility is
approved.
Twin Movie House to Open
In Bridgeport. W. Va„ SC
BRIDGEPORT, W. VA.—Herman Rifkin
of Boston, Mass., was here in connection
with the upcoming opening of a twin
at Terrace Plaza Shopping Center. Constructed
at the site of the former Cinema
Terrace, each auditorium of the duo will
seat 300.
Rifkin and Cinema Centers Corp. will
operate the facility under Theatre Management
Services, which operates over 50
movie houses in New England and the Midwest.
Editing, Scoring Completed
On 'Score' for Audubon
NEW YORK—The completion of principal
editing and scoring on Audubon Films'
"Score" has been announced by Radley
Metzger, producer-director of the film version
of the off-Broadway success.
"Score" was filmed in Yugoslavia, with a
cast headed by Calvin Culver, Claire Wilbur
and Lynn Lowry. Metzger filmed from a
screenplay by Jerry Douglas, based on
Douglas' original play.
WASHINGTON
Lindsay Anderson, British director and coproducer
of the Warner Bros, release
"O Lucky Man!", which opened Wednesday
(18) at the K-B Cinema, while in town said
the film is a "satire of evil and human folly
and man's struggles to cope with it . . . For
us, as for Mick (Malcolm McDowell) in the
movie, it's a sense of humor that saves us
all in the end."
Eva Marie Saint, during an interview
prior to her opening Tuesday (17) at the
Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre in
Tennessee Williams' "Summer and Smoke,"
Alfred Hitchcock told her when he picked
her for "North by Northwest" that she was
"se.\y, dangerous, mysterious and alluring."
She has "beautiful memories" of working
with Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront"
and says that he is "terribly sensitive and
helpful."
Charles T. Jordan, Warner Bros, branch
manager, has issued invitations to two sneak
previews: 'The Mackintosh Man" at the
K-B Flower in Silver Spring, Md., Saturday
(28) and "Enter the Dragon" at Don King's
Town II August 4.
seater, in Staunton, Va.. and. from the Frick
Managament, the Visulite Theatre, which
has 540 seats, and also the Staunton Drivein,
with a 300-car capacity. The Rosslynbased
company, which recently entered the
exhibition field, produces and distributes
educational films.
Bobby Rappaport, the late Lsadore Rappaport's
son. has acquired in Baltimore the
The month-long Disney film festival now Glen Burnie triplex and the Timonium
building into two separate cinemas with a
total seating capacity of 1.432. Present in progress in New York's Lincoln Center twins. To celebrate his re-entry into the exhibitor
capacity of the auditorium is 832.
highlighting the "wonderful, wholesome
field, he entertained all area man-
The parking lot capacity at the 309 world of Walt Disney" prompted, no doubt, agers and their salesmen at a Baltimore
Cinema is expected to be increased to 586 the Post's Judith Martin to write: "Disney luncheon.
cars. However, commission member Timothy
John said that a ""good movie were
Jack Fnichtman, president of JF Thea-
probably is the single most popular cultural
if influence in the world Part of Disney's
. . .
playing at the theatre there would be parking
tres, added the Reisterstown Plaza in Baltimore
success was based on the feet that it domi-
problems."
nated the field of certified 'children's entertres,
John suggested that the theatre management
be required to schedule a 20-minute didn't have to worry about letting their
tainment,' the kind of stuff that parents to his expanding circuit.
The Cable TV Information Center, a part
of the locally based Urban Institute, has
break between shows to lessen traffic over-
children see."
petitioned the Federal Communications
Commission not to abandon its policy of
allowing local governments to set more
stringent technical standards for cable systems
than the minimum standards set by
the commission. The center, therefore, opposes
the National Cable TV Ass'n petition
asking the FCC to commence a rule-making
proceeding to explore the issue of preempting
technical standards. In its petition, the
out that, in the nearly 18
center
months
pointed
since the commission's cable TV
rules have been in effect, there has been
no evidence that local governments have
abused the FCC's latitude in permitting
more stringent standards. Since cable operators
are promising performance in excess
of the commission's requirements, the center's
position is that local governments are
Richard Carson, president of Evol Productions,
told BoxoFFiCE his firm took over best way to do this is through the imposition
entitled to enforce those promises and the
from RKO-SW the Dixie Theatre, a 900- of local technical standards.
Drop in and see
Irving Goldberg at
Mid-Atlantic
Theatre
Closing Restricts Choice
CLARKSBURG. W. VA—Closing of
(he Ritz Theatre removed the only city
house which had provided restricted films.
Russell Lopez was forced out of business
when the Ritz and other buildings were
marked to come down to clear the site for
a new library, which will adjoin the old
library. Lopez has not stated any plan concerning
relocating the theatre and record
shop at the area being razed. This leaves
only the Robinson Grand in Clarksburg.
Viewers of adult movies now are forced to
patronize the many area drive-ins, where
the weekly fare includes a good portion of
this type of entertainment.
Irving Goldberg
Equipment Co.
2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave.
Camden, NJ. 08104
Fully Stocked Store
Phone:
(609) 962-6632 in New Jersey - (215) 627-4870 in Philadelphia
BOXOFFICE :: July 23, 1973 E-5

Multitheatre Concept Is Gaining
Acceptance Throughout Maryland
BALTIMORE—Noting the current trend
to the multitheatre concept, the Baltimore
Sun recently published an article by staffer
Antero Pietila with the provocative title of
"Amoeba Syndrome Hits Movie Theatres."
Said Pietila: "It used to be that a moviegoer
could select a feature, go to the theatre and
see it. Simple. But thanks to Stanley H.
Durwood, who understands psychology and
human desires as well as the importance of
cash flow, it is becoming increasingly difficult
to decide what to see these days, even
though you may have made it to the theatre
of your choice all right."
Explaining this situation, the article continued:
"The problem is abundance of celluloid
choices. In 1961 Durwood, then a
small-time theatre owner in Kansas City.
reasoned that if one theatre at a shopping
center is making money, two theatres under
the same roof would make even more
money. Boy, was he right!
"Westview Cinema (George A. Brehm's
theatre) on Route 40 West, near the Baltimore
Beltway, first expanded into a twoscreen
unit and now has further split into
a cluster of four theatres. And a dozen twin
theatres are presently under construction in
the metropolitan Baltimore area, in addition
to two established shopping center
cinemas which are being converted into twin
operations. 'A twin operation gives you the
choice of two movies, just like you have
on a TWA flight.' explained Leon Back,
president of the Maryland branch of the
National Ass'n of Theatre Owners.
"To an owner, the rewards of such a
multiple arrangement are at least as substantial
as to the audience. Most industry sources
say that a twin cinema comes very close to
a traditional single-screen theatre in operation
costs, while it generally increases both
attendance and profitability. In fact, there
arc examples of fourplex cinemas operating
with a single boxoffice, sharing a confection
stand and a set of restrooms. And, although
union contracts vary somewhat, a single
projectionist handles at least two screens
from a fully automated projection room.
"A survey of twin cinemas presently
under construction in the Baltimore area
shows that their seatmg capacity' is considerably
smaller than that of the older, singlescreen
houses, ranging generally from 160
seats to 375. 'We don't need the 1.200-seat
theatre except when a "Godfather" or
"Love Story" comes along,' remarked
Frank H. Durkee II of Durkee Enterprises,
which recently opened two 250-seat units in
Eastport, near Annapolis, Md., and two
350-seat units at Harford Mall, near Bel
Air. Durkee mentioned staggered feature
times as another advantage of the twin theatres
and said that experience shows people
usually take the second choice out of convenience
if their first-choice picture has been
sold out.
"Many of the twin theatre owners say
their policy is not to show X-rated movies.
But many intentionally schedule a generalaudience
picture and a restricted film at the
same cluster so that children can go to one
theatre, while their parents are enjoying a
'Amoeba Syndrome' Developed
different type of movie next door. A large
"Soon, two theatres were not enough and
number of
daily matinees.
the twin
In fact,
operations also
Seymour Evans
offer
of
he further developed the 'amoeba syndrome'
the General Cinema Corp. estimated that
by building what he calls a fourplex theatre
90 per cent of his circuit's 475 theatres have
in Kansas City. By 1968 he had opened a
matinees.
si.x-theatre complex under one roof in
Omaha, Neb., and today Durwood's American
Multi Cinema, among its 200 screens,
"He credited the Boston-based company,
one of the nation's largest cinema operators,
operates a seven-theatre cluster in Toledo, with having constructed America's first
Ohio, and plans to build an eight-theatre shopping center theatre back in 1951. He
complex in Atlanta . . . American Multi said the firm is presently systematically converting
Cinema is yet to come to Maryland, although
its remaining single-screen outlets
it is coming and planning to build into twin operations as it is doing at Perring
two six-theatre clusters for metropolitan Plaza and Harundale Mall. Unlike in Washington,
Washington, D.C. In the meantime, several
all of the new twin theatres in the
other firms are applying the winning cluster Baltimore area are located in the suburbs.
concept to the Free State market.
Significantly, also, JF Theatres, Baltimore's
largest movie house organization, has almost
stayed outside the current twin-theatre
craze. Yet it is reported doing extremely
well in its big. old, downtown theatres,
often by featuring black-oriented films.
'Oldies' and Imports Popular
"Although several twin operations in
Washington—the Inner and Outer Circle
theatres, among others—cater to a select
group of film buffs and show quality films
ranging from Humphrey Bogart nostalgia to
subtitled foreign imports, a survey in the
Baltimore area gave little hope of the arrival
of such artistic film centers here. Rather, it
seems that most of the new twin operations
will feature high-volume entertainment
movies that lack any special artistic ambitions.
"During the summer months, however,
several seldom-seen films are being offered
here by the Baltimore Film Festival. Starting
June 15, the festival's sponsors have
been offering regular weekend shows at the
Langsdale Auditorium of the University of
Baltimore,
featuring films never before seen
here, including some from the program of
the second New York Erotic Film Festival."
Israeli Film Festival Is Set
October in Los Angeles
From Western Edition
HOLL'TWOOD — The second IsraeU
Film Festival has been scheduled by Max
and Bob Laemmle for the Royal Theatre in
West Los Angeles. Opening the event October
24 will be the premiere of Ephraim
Kishon's "The Policeman," an Academy
Award nominee from Israel for "best foreign
film."
The purpose of the festival is "to help
the Israeli film industry," Max Laemmle
explained. "Many distributors won't pick up
Israeli films and we exhibitors can't play
them," he added.
Following "The Policeman" will be Menachim
Golan's "Katz and Karasso" November
7. "Topele." Israel's first color musical,
based on a story by Sholem Aleichem, concludes
the program. " 'Topele' is bound to
be compared to the phenomenally successful
'Fiddler on the Roof,' " Laemmle commented.
"It has the same spirit and charm
of 'Fiddler.' "
Each film will play two weeks. Group
rates are available through the theatre,
where the phone number is 478-1041.
Two $1 Million Features
Set in Albuquerque Area
From Western Edition
ALBUQUERQUE—Two feature films,
each with a budget of approximately $1,-
000,000. are slated to start location shooting
in New Mexico shortly. "The Deal" starring
Billy Dee Williams is scheduled to begin
filming in Albuquerque Monday (16)
and "Thomasina and Bushrod" is set to
start in this area August 2.
Tiger Produtions is doing "The Deal."
which will shoot here for six weeks. Stanley
Rubin is executive producer, Robert
Hartford Davis is director and Robin Clark
is production manager.
Max Julien wrote and will star in "Thomasina
and Bushrod." He also is co-producer
with Harvey Bernhard. Gordon Parks jr.
is director. Vonetta McGee will co-star
with Julian. Filming will be under way for
five to seven weeks in this area.
Para.'s 'Parallax View'
Completes Production
From Western Edition
HOLL'VWOOD — Production has been
completed on Paramount Pictures' "The
Parallax View," thriller produced and directed
by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren
Beatty.
The film, which originally began production
in Seattle and Burlington, Wash.,
moved on to Los Angeles locations for the
remainder of the shooting schedule.
"The Parallax View," a Gus production,
is based on the novel of the same name
by Loren Singer. Also featured in the cast
are Paula Prentiss, Hume Cronyn and William
Daniels. Gabriel Kalzka served as
executive producer.
Mark Rydell is filming "Cinderella I.ih-
:rty" in the -Seattle area for 20lh-Fo\.
E-6 July 23. 1973

Campus Hills Twin
Joins JF Circuit
BALTIMORE—The tornial opening ot
JF Theatres" Campus Hills cinemas I and
II. the 33rd and 34th units in the JF circuit,
was held Tuesday. June 26. The 350-seat
Charles B. .\ndersoii, county executive,
Harford County, Md., cuts the ribbon
formally opening JF Theatres'
Campus Hills cinemas I and U. At right
is Jack Fruchtman, president of JF
Theatres.
auditoriums are joined by a common lobby
and the projection equipment is Century,
with ORC lamps, transistorized sound and
complete automation. Seating is by Griggs
Seating Co.
Charles B. Anderson, county executive of
Harford County, assisted in the formal ribbon-cutting
ceremonies for the invited guests,
followed by a champagne reception hosted
by Jack Fruchtman and Donald Gunther.
Feature presentations for the gala occasion
were "The Sound of Music" and "Emperor
of the North."
Plans September Release
For 'Spirit' Documentary
From Southwestern
Edition
HOUSTON— Bill Baker, executive producer,
and chief editor M. E. "Pat" Partridge,
both of Houston, are readying for
September release a feature-length documentary
revolving around the drama, excitement
and enthusiasm of youth, America and
high school football.
However, Baker and Partridge emphasize
that the documentary, "Spirit," isn't a film
about just
football.
" 'Spirit' is a motion picture about people,''
said Baker. "A film about a uniquely
American lifestyle commitment. The film
looks at communities that make up a major
part of American life in the small towns
acro.ss the country, who come to life during
those brief months that comprise the
football
season."
Directed by Ron Hersh and Donald
Pierce, two young New Yorkers, the film
focuses on high .school teams representing
Texas towns of Brownwood (pop. 1 7, ()()())
and Iowa Park fpop. 3,000).
BOXOFFICE :: July 23. 1973
BALTIMORE
^^rs. Marguerite Matacia, cashier at the ."i
West Theatre for the past five years,
will be retiring from her job in mid-August.
For approximately 33 years she has worked
for the Schwaber World-Fare circuit at
various houses, including the Playhouse, the
Metropolitan and the old Linden . . . "Love
and Pain" (Col) opened Wednesday (II) at
the 5 West Theatre.
Dennis Malat, booker for Associated Piciiires.
reported to work Monday (2) after a
u\?ek's illness . . . Mrs. Barbara Grannan.
secretary at R/C Theatres' main office, returned
Monday (9) from a week's vacation
with her husband.
Roland Bruscup, president of MPMO Local
181. and Mrs. Bruscup are planning a
three-week vacation. He's the full-time projectionist
at the Playhouse . . . William
Bray, editor of Performance Magazine, a
weekly, met recently with NATO of Maryland
members and agreed to publish all
their programs in his publication, according
to Mrs. Vera Wolfe, secretary of NATO
here.
Mrs. Lottie Matejka, chief cashier. Grant
Theatres, and her husband Jerry recently
celebrated the inauguration of their new
swimming pool, installed at their home, by
hosting a party which was attended by a
number of industryites . . . Israel Batista-
Olivieri. administrator of operations for
Grant Theatres, reports that house-cleaning
sessions have been held at the Northwood
and Hillendale theatres. As well, seats have
been repaired, electrical and sound wires inspected
and repaired, new drapes hung and
new carpeting installed.
Variety Club Tent 19 held an "Italian
Night" Saturday (7) at Overlea Hall, with
over 150 members, guests and friends attending,
according to chief barker Phil
Harris. The affair netted $700 for the Sunshine
Coach fund. The two-member committee
for the get-together consisted of Harris
and past chief barker Al Zlatin. A new
charity project called "The Fallen Heroes
in Blue" is in the offing, a fund to benefit
children of policemen and firemen who
have been killed in the line of duty. Chief
barker Harris says Tent 19 will cooperate
with the city in this fund-raising project and
will
play a major role.
Francis B. Burch, Maryland attorney general,
has asked state's attorneys and police
chiefs in six subdivisions to meet with him
to discuss the "sweeping" ramifications of
recent Supreme Court rulings on pornography.
Asst. Atty. Gen. Norman Polovoy
stated that analysis of eight recent high
court rulings on pornography had been
completed and would be presented to the
representatives. Officials of this city and
the counties of Baltimore, Anne Arundel.
Harford, Wicomico and Allegany were requested
to attend.
Richard W. Evans, local policeman, has
a bit part in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The
Super Cops." which is slated to be shown
here this fall at the Randallstown Theatre.
A blow-up of a news story captioned "City
Cop Bags Film Role" is prominently displayed
in the theatre's lobby . . . Walter
Gettinger. Gettinger Amusement Co.. owner
of the
popular downtown Howard Theatre,
has been appointed chairman of the
Betty Berkowich Cancer Fund's presentation
of ""Follies,"' to be presented at 8:30 p.m.
August 12 at Painters Mill Music Fair for
the benefit of the North Charles General
Hospital. Tickets may be purchased by calling
the hospital at 243-8600.
Claude Neon Sign Co. will have a family
picnic Saturday (28) for its employees, according
to John Nethen, secretary-treasurer
of the firm. The event will be held at the
company's new property at 6927 Fort
Smallwood Rd. in Anne Arundel County . . .
Jan Nethen. service manager at Claude
Neon Sign Co., left Saturday (21) for two
weeks' duty with the National Guard in
Jacksonville. Fla.
Douglas Taylor, doorman at JF's Tower
Theatre, who won local publicity when he
spontaneously performed sometime ago with
Hawaiian dancers at a Belair Road club,
now has won acclaim as a songwriter. His
musical contributions are "Paradise Rose,"
"Home by the Lane"" and "The Rag Bone
Man." Said News American columnist Seymour
Kopf: "Who knows what lurks next
in the mind of a 66-year-old Hawaiian
dancer from Baltimore?"
CVD, Vidtronics in Pact
For 12-Picture Package
From Western Edition
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, e.xecutive vice-president
of Vidtronics. The 12-film 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.
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Experimental ISPI
Exchange Is Formed
HOLLYWOOD — An experimental
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VIEWS OF THE PRODUCTION CEMTEiR
(Hollywood Office—6425 Hollywood Blvd., 465-1186)
approach
to obtaining a more expedient cash
flow from theatres to producers will be introduced
shortly by a group known as the
Independent Screen Producers, Inc. Laurence
Merrick is chairman of the board of
directors.
An exchange to be called ISPI wiU be
opened as a western distributor, covering
the 13 Western states and wholly owned by
the producers. Under the guidelines for the
operation, a trust account will be opened
from which cash will be dispensed weekly,
with a monthly accounting to each producer
whose product is distributed, it was
announced by the association.
Because this is a guide to possible future
expansion in other areas, no money for
overhead will be charged but a record will
be kept. The new exchange will hire its own
salesman to cover this area.
Eastern producers and others are invited
to join the test and use the facilities of the
exchange.
L. Steve Snyder is treasurer of the association;
Lee Garmes, Leon Mirell and Don
Henderson are vice-presidents, and Richard
H. Heagy is secretary. The board of directors
includes Burt Topper, Anthony Cardoza,
Merrick, Bill Byars and Jimmie
Smith.
Women Leaders Discuss
Roles in Film Industry
HOLLYWOOD — A wide-ranging and
far-reaching discussion of women in the
film industry was held recently as Mary lo
Sorce of Cine-Women and Kay Armour
and Kate Porter of Distaff, Inc., spoke at
the regular meeting of the Vine Street
Irregulars, Hollywood press group.
Cine-Women is a large organization with
an initial project of staging the first West
Coast Women's Film Festival, now set for
November 2-1 L Screening of some 600
films, which have been directed, for the
most part, by women, is now under way.
When asked whether these films are predominantly
shorts or full-length features,
Ms. Sorce replied that at least half of them
were full-length features.
Festival entries have arrived from all
over the world, including Russia, India and
Germany. "We are beginning to find that
women have a history in film, as directors,
which is as old as the industry itself," she
commented.
Are there any differences in the product
of a woman director and that of a male
director? Ms. Sorce said that "the subject
matter is as far-ranging as life itself, but
the characters of the women and the men
in the films are more fully developed than
those in men's films."
Problems faced by women directors range
from lack of pyschological conditioning in
forceful leadership to outright revolts by
male camera crews, Joan Keller, 1970 Oscar
winner who directed "The Magic Machine,"
explained. Ms. Keller said she tried to overcome
male insecurity about taking orders
from a woman by holding more cast and
crew discussions, but in rush situations the
woman director has to be very strong, certainly
not a characteristic engrained in
women as children.
Switching to the production aspects, Ms.
Armour and Ms. Porter who founded
Distaff, Inc., one of the first all-woman production
companies, described the problems
they ran up against in funding their first
feature, a love story starring Roxanne
Schloe, deaf actress who plays a deaf
a
woman. Distaff, Inc., wanted to hire some
camerawomen for the crew but in talking to
the unions, thew were informed that only
one woman is in the camera union. "There
are men in our company," Ms. Porter said,
"we just happen to be women."
Day at Races Kicks Off
Rogers Hospital Drive
HOLLYWOOD—The film industry's first
event in the annual support drive for the
Will Rogers Hospital, Lake Saranac, N.Y.,
was a "day at the races" at Hollywood Park
Friday (20), the final day of the current
racing meet. Roger Lewin, Warner Bros,
branch manager, was co-chairman of the
event.
This year's goal for the region, including
Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson and all
of .Southern California, is $100,000, it was
reported by Mrs. Ida Schreiber, this year's
local drive chairman. Theatre collections
the week of August 1-7 are expected to
provide the major source of funds.
Leo Greenfield, Warner Bros, vice-president,
sales, and Paramount Pictures general
sales manager Norman Weitman are national
distribution co-chairmen. Metropolitan
Theatres president Bruce C. Corwin is
national exhibition co-chairman.
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U. S. Independents Selling
Abroad Before Domestic
HOLLYWOOD—lndependent producers
are selling their American productions to
the foreign market before they enter the
domestic market, it was reported to Boxoffice
by one producer-distributor group
who feel they are in the proper posture on
this type of merchandising. Under the name
of North Star Productions, Inc. they are
bringing out a film, "Turn Left on Dragon
Street," an action adventure film by Fred
Kohler jr. Principals in the company are
Walt Donahue, of the U.S.; Anton Wichremasinghe,
Ceylon, India, and Jean Berthelot,
of France. Berthelot has been engaged
in production of features for overseas which
are combinations of U.S. television episodes.
Asked why North Star is holding off their
picture for the U.S. market, Donahue said
that "we can make better deals here, if we
are in a stronger cash position due to the
foreign sale. We deal in films realistically
budgeted and the amount of money from
foreign sales can easily pay out our out-ofpocket
production expenses." In this respect,
these producers are following the long-established
formula often put forth by the majors
that the cost of their production, of at least
fifty per cent of their total sales, comes
from abroad, with the U.S. fifty per cent
being their profit. Of course, this was before
that foreign income went down.
B/I College Is Acquired
By Eldorado Enterprises
HOLLYWOOD — Eldorado Enterprises
acquired ownership of the College Theatre,
El Cajon Boulevard at 63rd. San Diego,
from Burton Jones B/J Theatres, effective
Friday (13), it was announced by William
Russo, president of Eldorado Enterprises.
The acquisition expands the company's
theatre operation to nine locations, with
three downtown houses (Balboa. Aztec and
Casino) and five drive-ins (Ace, Tu-Vu,
Campus, Pacific and Harbor) under the
general managership of Cal Tyler.
Russo said they will maintain the policy
of first-run attractions at the College. Paul
Russo, nephew of Eldorado Enterprises'
founder, the late Sam J. Russo, has been
named manager of the theatre.
Burton Jones retains ownership of two
theatres, the Capri in San Diego and the
Helix in La Mesa, and plans to extend his
entertainment interests in development of
tennis clubs in El Cajon. Construction is
scheduled to start immediately.
BOXOFFICE :: July 23, 1973
W-1

Hollywood
pAM GRIER, much-in-demand black actress,
appeared on KNXT's "Just Natural"
program Saturday (21). She discussed
the place of the black woman in films with
moderator Truman Jacques, using examples
from her recent movies for American International
Pictures— "Scream Blacula
Scream." "Coffy" and "Black Mama. White
Mama."
•
Lome Greene and veteran professional
Pancho Segura went to Boston to kick off
their specially arranged seven-city, ten-day
nationwide celebrity tennis match tour,
which began Thursday (19). The pair will
appear in Philadelphia. Chicago. Detroit.
Dallas, Seattle and San Francisco. The tour
is to benefit the national campaign to combat
multiple sclerosis.
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Neil T. Maffeo has been named vicepresident
of production and administration
o^' Lorimar Productions for both theatrical
and TV films, it was announced by L^e
Rich, president of the company. Maffeo
continues as executive production manager
on the various projects Lorimar now has
under way.
•
Singer-composer-actor Paul Williams gave
the premiere performance of the new song
"Dream Away." featuring his lyrics and
Johnny Williams' theme music from Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Man Who Loved
Cat Dancirg," on NBC-TV's "Tonight
Show."
•
The title of 20th Century-Fox's "The
Paper Chase" has been changed to "The
Bright Young Men." The film, made last
year in Canada and on the East Coast, was
produced by Robert Thompson and Rodrick
Paul and directed by James Bridges.
•
Steve Kibler resigned as executive director
of development for Spelling-Goldberg
Productions, which he first joined in 1969.
He leaves shortly for England and Spain in
connection with projects there.
•
Marvin Westmore of the famous Westmore
family of makeup artists, was the
guest speaker at the Girls Friday of Show
Business general membership meeting, held
Happenings
at the Captain's Table Tuesday (17). Among
his numerous credits, Westmore recently
created the makeup for "Planet of the
Apes." Girls Friday of Show Business is a
philanthropic organization which provides
reconstructive surgery for needy children.
Columbia Grads Shooting
'Children of the Night'
HOLLYWOOD—Three 1970 graduates
of Columbia College, who were students in
BoxoFFiCE Western editor Syd Cassyd's
cinema classes, have formed their own production
company. Panorama Films, and
now are hard at work on their first independent
feature, "Children of the Night," a
horror film dealing with ghouls and witchcraft.
Ex-student Rod Medigovich is script
consultant and one of the ghouls.
Actors went before the cameras Friday
(6) through Sunday (8) and filming is scheduled
during the next nine weekends. The
unusual camera schedule is due to an extremely
limited budget. According to Medigovich.
the entire budget is under $30,000,
on a deferred payment plan.
Producer of "Children of the Night" is
Robert Dadashian, while directing is being
done by Robert Doskanian. Mori Alavi is
co-producing. The screenplay was written
by Ralph Lucas.
WOMPI Club Holds Year's
First Business Meeting
HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood/ Los
Angeles WO M Pis will hold their first business
meeting of the fiscal year Tuesday (24)
at 7:30 p.m. The first order of business will
be to elect a delegate and two alternates to
represent the club at the WOMPI International
convention, to be held in Kansas City
September 6-9. Mrs. Susan Gottlieb, presdent
of the Hollywood/ Los Angeles
WOMPI Club, is first delegate.
Other matters to be discussed and presented
to
the membership will be the yearly
reports of committee chairmen for 1972-73:
induction of new members (11): a review
of the projected industry, charitable and
civic projects on the president's agenda, and
suggestions from the membership as to
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The fiscal year started Sunday (1) with
assistance to the women's auxiliary of the
Permanent Charities Committee, which is
planning a huge "Show of Shows" September
22 at the Forum in Los Angeles. Proceeds
will go to PCC. President Susan
Gottlieb, immediate past president Elena
Vassar and Jane Statham, current industry
service chairman, attended a kickoff garden
party and purchased ten tickets ($10 each)
for this
affair.
The WOMPI Club's assistance to the
women's auxiliary will be in the area of
ticket selling, plus telephone work when
pledges are received. This is the first year
the PCC has had a women's auxiliary and
the WOMPIs are pleased to assist.
Stars, Civic Officials
Join Salute to Disney
HOLLYWOOD — Filmland
luminaries
joined with civic and entertainment industry
leaders in honoring Walt Disney
Productions on its 50th anniversary at the
Variety Club of Southern California Tent
25 noon luncheon Wednesday (18) at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel. Scheduled to attend
were Kathleen Cody. Mary Costa. Phyllis
Diller. Sandy Duncan. Annette Funicello.
Eva Gabor. Cesar Romero and Chill Wills,
along with Mayor Thomas Bradley and
Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess.
Bob Crane served as master of ceremonies
at the fete, which was expected
to draw over 600 persons.
The affair, originally booked for the
Grand Ballroom, was moved to the larger
International Room to accommodate the
overflow attendance, according to Joseph
Sinay, Tent 25 chief barker.
Disney officials attending included Donn
Tatum, chairman of the board of Walt Disney
Productions; E. Cardon Walker, president,
and Irving Ludwig, president of Buena
Vista Distribution Co., distributors of Disney
films.
Ventura Theatre Launched
With Gala World Premiere
VENTURA, CALIF. — Vincent Miranda's
Ventura Theatre here was launched
with a gala world premiere Thursday (12)
with the showing of Vern Piehl's "A Man
Called She," starring Ray Danton. Among
those attending the event were Rudy Vallee,
George Jessel, Peter Lupus, Kcefe Brasselle,
Jane Kellum, Victor Sen Yung, Carmen
Martinez, Louis Quinn, Diane Taylor,
Gil Lamb, Vince Barnett, Sean McCiory.
Princess Teresa Masurat, Troy Nabors and
Baron Clement von Franckenstein.
Celebrity arrivals were greeted by
KTLA's TV host Johnny Grant, who also
introduced Ken McDonald, California stale
assemblyman, who presented Miranda with
a resolution from the state a.sscmbly.
Live remote broadcasts were made by
KBBQ-AM, KVEN-AM-FM and KBBY-
FM. Adding to the festivities were a western
swing band and several stuntmcn in mock
fistfights and shoolouts. The benefit premiere
was sponsored by AMVETS.
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'Lost Horizon' Premiere
A Tent 50 Fund-Raiser
HONOLUl.L— Variety Club of Hawaii
Tent 50 is sponsoring the benefit premiere
of Columbia's Ross Hunter production of
"Lost Horizon" Tuesday. August 7. at 8
p.m.. it was announced by chief barker Art
Gordon. He added that, probably for the
first time in the U.S.—or the world—a film
will be premiering in a particular area as a
twin-theatre
presentation.
Following a champagne reception in the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Shangri-La Gardens.
"Lost Horizon" will have its mid-
Pacific debut at Waikiki 1 and Waikiki 2
simultaneously.
Hunter is expected to arrive here within
the week to work en details for the event
with Consolidated topfwrs. Gordon, who
is also general manager of Consolidated,
announced that Mike Frankovich and stars
of the musical production are scheduled to
be here for the premiere.
The double-theatre event is the initial
push by Tent 50 for the Variety Club
School's S700.000 fund-raising effort for
a new facility in a new location. The local
club is the school's main support. Now
situated in temporary quarters in downtown
Honolulu, the school furnishes outstanding
services for children with learning disabilities.
All Variety Club members and friends
are exhibiting great enthusiasm to make
this the biggest and most exciting moneyraising
campaign.
Top Waikiki entertainers, members of
the press, radio and TV personalities, advertising
executives, representatives from
Royal Theatres and. of course, consolidated
Amusement Co. staffers, all members
of Variety Club of Hawaii, met at the
Waikiki Sheraton for breakfast for the kickoff
announcement.
Richard Zimbert Is Named
AIP General Counsel
HOLLYWOOD—Richard Zimbert. vicepresident
and assistant to the chairman of
the board of American International Pictures,
has just been named general counsel, ing interest, since he was, at the time, chairman
in addition to his other responsibilities. Announcement
is made by Samuel Z. Arkoff. of the charter government committee,
then involved in a city election campaign.
president and chairman of the board of Today a successful bank executive here.
AIP. and is attributed to continued expansion
Smith came to Arizona from Oklahoma in
of company's production and distrbu-
1912 and became circulation manager
of
tion activities.
Zimbert joined American International
April 1971 after executive positions at
other motion picture production companies.
Russ Meyer Gives New
Address for Four Firms
HOLLYWOOD—Eve Productions; Signal
166. Inc.; Trident Films. Ltd., and Russ
Meyer Films announce that, effective immediately,
the new address for the firms is
P. O. Box .$748. Hollywood. Calif. 90028.
The phone number for all the preceding
companies is (213) 466-7791.
AH other addresses and telephone numbers
have been discontinued.
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Fast Playoff of Films
on TV Hurting
Theatres, Says Veteran Exhibitor
By GIB CLARK
PHOENIX—Dick Smith, former super-
National General Theatres in
Phoenix, after observing
the fast playoff of
theatrical motion pictures
on TV, predicts
that in a few years
"they'll be making
shoe stores out of a
of theatres." He
explains: "We know
right now that after a
picture is on TV we
can't play it. Nobody
Dick Smith
comes."
He foresees a more serious threat in a
national pay TV network, viewing it as a
set-up which may offer an almost irresistible
situation for the movie producer. "Instead
of it taking three yea-rs for him to
recover his money, he can get it back overnight,"
says Smith.
Discussing the caliber of today's feature
films. Smith said he believes the sex-inmovies
trend may have started around 1950.
when "The Moon Is Blue" rose to meet the
ire of the Legion of Decency. But. he declares.
"The X films of today would make
that motion picture seem like a Shirley Temple
film now. That shows you the difference
in 15 or 18 years. 'The Moon Is Blue' was
supposed to be a very daring, risque picture
and today these youngsters would laugh at
it."
Became Theatre Manager in 1936
With a continuing emphasis on sex in
films Smith came to the conclusion that the
good name he had earned during 57 years
in Arizona (nearly 37 of them in the theatre
business) was at stake, as two of the
four National General theatres in Phoenix
were showing X-rated films and "I Am
Curious (Yellow)" was booked into the Vista
Theatre.
Smith's resignation was of no little pass-
the Phoenix Gazette at the age of 22. After
managing a Miss Arizona contest at the Fox
Theatre, he was employed as secretary to
the theatre manager. "I was on the inside, so
that I could really learn what was going on.
a great opportunity," he recalls. "In 1936,
without ever having been an usher, doorman
or assistant manager, I was made manager
of the Fox."
According to Smith, "The Fox had the
longest-running Saturday morning kiddies
show in the world. It started a.s the Fox
Leaders Club in 1931 and later was replaced
by the Lew King Rangers. Automatically,
on Saturday morning there would be 1.800
kids inside the theatre and sometimes there
would be 1,000 bikes outside. I was 'Uncle
Dick' down there for so many years that
even now I pass people on the street who
greet me by that name."
As Phoenix grew and neighborhood theatres
sprang up. the children's shows at the
Fox were discontinued when attendance
dipped to 300. "When we built the Fox
Chris-Town (shopping center) Theatre,"
Smith said, "we started another kiddies
show, which was just as successful."
Supervi.sed
Arizona Theatres
During Worid War II, Smith managed 12
movie houses in San Diego, Calif., returning
to Phoenix in 1947. Although he has been
manager of more than 26 theatres in two
states, he declined a promotion in 1965 because
he did not want to leave this area.
Thus, he became state manager for the circuit.
The changes in exhibition overtook Smith
in the mid-1960s. "Before that time, I could
brag about movies," he laments. "Then, all
of a sudden, I couldn't do that, because the
ones people talked about were the ones of
which I. in my own mind, didn't approve."
Smith points to the so-called "art"
houses which, when running out of "sexy"
films, would revert to "making them in
backyards, bedrooms and everywhere else.
They charged high prices. This trend caused
an economic problem. Now. they make
some fine pictures and nobody attends in
the showings. Some producers deliberately
put sex in a film that never was written in
the story, just to help sell it."
Smith advises that "the only way citizens
can promote good, clean films is to buy
tickets for them. Once 17 mothers wrote a
letter to the newspaper congratulating the
Fox for running a wholesome picture. I
found phone numbers for 14 of the women
and called to thank them. Of the 14. not a
single one had seen the movie. Some of their
kids told them it was great. Well, I got 50
cents out of the kids, but I didn't get the
$1.75 out of the adults."
Discussing the political and civic implications
which some have associated with his
resignation. Smith refutes such speculation.
Feared Law and Public Opinion
"There was no question which was the
more important," he asserts, "my job or the
charter government chairmanship. We had
others on the committee that were working
just as hard as I that could have filled in.
( felt—and I guess I was wrong—that public
opinion and the law itself were going to
move in and that I probably would be arrested.
I had a horror of my grandchildren
reading that "grandfather was arrested for
pornography.' As I explained at the time, I
hadn't made any money, hadn't done anything
but build myself a name and a reputation
and, when that's taken away, nothing
is left."
Smith feels, however, that the X rating
should be changed in some way. Citing the
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'Touch of Class Soars to Rarefied
1000; Still No. 1 in 2nd LA Week
LOS ANGELES—"A Touch of
Class"
climbed higher into the grossing stratosphere
and ended that period with an even 1.000
ten times normal business at Avco Cinema
Center 3. "Last Tango in Paris" also attracted
increased support in the report week,
gaining 50 points and completing its 17th
week at the Fine Arts Theatre on a 400
note, compared with 350 for the preceding
report. "Paper Moon" and "Blume in Love"
tied for No. 3 on the LA Barometer as each
held at 375 at the Village and Bruin theatres,
respectively.
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ABC Century City 1, Egyptian ^Emperor of the
North (20th-Fox), 2nd wk 130
ABC Century City 2 Tom Sawyer (UA), 7th wk. 75
Avco Cinema Center 1, Hollywood Cinema
40 Corots (Col), 2nd wk 120
Avco Cinema Center 2, Pontages The Friends
of Eddie Coyle (Poro), 2nd wk 110
Avco Cinema iCenter 3 A Touch of Class
(Emb), 2nd wk 1 ,000
Bruin Blume in Love (WB), 3rd wk 375
Chinese, Picwood Live and Let Die (UA),
2nd wk 300
Cine Cienego The Devil in Miss Jones (SR),
13th wk 200
Cinema It Happened in Hollywood (SR),
10th .200
Dome The Doy of the Jackal (Univ),
8th wk 230
Crest O Lucky Mon (WB), 2nd wk 310
Fine Arts—^Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 17th wk. .400
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Fox, Wiltern, Monica I, Baldwin The Chinese
Connection (NGP) 200
Hollywood Cahill, United States Marshol
(WB), 2nd wk 95
Hollywood Pacific, Notional The Last of Sheila
i(WB), 3rd wk 230
Music Hall—A Doll's House (Para), 2nd wk 100
New Pix— Shoft in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk 140
New View A Warm December (NGP) 130
Regent Such o Gorgeous Kid Like Me (Col),
2nd 130
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Vogue—Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk 105
Touch of Class/ 'Torn Sawyer'
'Jackal' Each 300 in Denver
DENVER—A trio of 300s represented
peak boxoffice business at the city's film
theatres this report week. "A Touch of
Class," 'Tom Sawyer" and "The Day of the
Jackal" all tripling average on holdover
playing time. The bulk of the bookings
grossed between 135 and the 300 apex, indicating
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Colorado Cinema 1, 2 The Day of the Jockol
(Univ), 2nd wk 30i
Colorado Cinema 3 The Man Who Loved
Cot Dancing (MGM), 2nd wk Not AvailabI
Continental Tom Sawyer (UA), 3rd wk 30'
Cooper Jesus Christ Superstor (Univ), 2nd wk. .17i
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Crest—A Worm December (NGP), 3rd wk 16'
Denhom Monson (AlP), 2nd wk 10
Denver 1, 2, Lakeside, Village Square Live ond
Let Die (UA), 2nd wk 25'
Esquire A Touch of Class i(Emb), 2nd wk 30'
Ogden Godspell (Col), 2nd wk 8
University Hills, Lokeridge The Lost of Sheila
(WB), 2nd wk 13
Jail Sentences for 4 Are
Revoked by Federal Court
PHOENIX — U.S. Dist. Court Judge
Walter E. Craig has reversed the decision
of the Maricopa County Superior Court
which gave jail sentences (for refusal to
surrender allegedly obscene films) to Gary
Russell and Mike Arnold, employees of the
Back Door Theatres, and Harry Kennedy
and Bruce Streeper, employees of the
Empress Theatre. The defendants had
pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing
to turn over the films to authorities for a
hearing to determine if criminal charges
should be brought for obscenity violations.
The four remained free while their attorneys
appealed.
Judge Craig ruled that the defendants'
constitutional rights had been violated. The
superior court judges had interpreted an
Arizona Supreme Court ruling to the effect
working most of his adult life lor Stanley
Warner as a theatre manager in Philadelphia
and Atlantic City. He leaves two sons,
Ted Minsky, head film buyer for Pacific
Theatres, and Howard Minsky, producer,
and a daughter, Mrs. Harold Marshall.
Masked Robber Takes $250
At Riverside Adult House
RIVERSIDE, CALIF.—The ShowUme
Adult Theatre, located on Tyler Street near
Magnolia Avenue, was robbed of $250
cash when a man wearing a nylon stocking
mask entered the showhouse at approximately
5:30 p.m. and ordered projectionist
Ira Gass to turn his face to the
wall, saying he had a gun. Gass said h
heard the man open the cash register and.
when the robber found only $10. he demanded
that Gass tell him where to find
the rest of the money.
According to police reports, Gass told
the man he didn't know where the money
was and the robber then hit him in the
right thigh with a long, metal object. The
holdup man then was informed by Gass
that the money was in an unlocked safe
under the rug in the cashier's booth. The
robber took the cash and fled.
Several days before, the Cinema X on
Market Street, Riverside's only other adult
movie house, was robbed of $85 by two
knife-wielding men. That robbery incorrectly
was reported to have occurred at
the Showtime.
Court Rules Confiscation
Of Projectors Is Illegal
LONG BEACH, CALIF.— In a decision
handed down June 27, the State Court of
Appeals ruled that it was unconstitutional
to seize projectors from two movie theatres
accused of showing obscene films. There
had been no determination of guilt or
innocence on the charge of exhibiting allegedly
obscene material when the equipment
was confiscated, the court said.
In the opinion, the court wrote: "Punishment
without trial is an alien device totally
at war with our ideal of due process."
The ruling upheld a superior court decision
in a suit filed by Porno, Inc., owner
of the theatres, which demanded return
of the
projectors.
$1,000 Donated by HFPA
To Assist MP-TV Fund
HOLLYWOOD—In a new program designed
to lend support to Hollywood institutions,
the Hollywood Foreign Press Ass'n
has donated $1,000 from its treasury to the
Motion Picture & Television Fund. George
Bagnall, fund president, accepted the donation.
HFPA president Judy Solomon stressed
that the donation is part of a new program
instituted by the group to give aid to deserving
Hollywood organizations.
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Postal Service Cutback
A Blow to Embryo Stars
HOLLYWOOD—In a town where the
post office has been a form of security for
the thousands of embryo stars seeking a big
name, it came as a shock to see a sign posted
Tuesday (17) at the Hollywood post office
on Cahuenga. It read; "Notice! General
Delivery Service Will Be Discontinued at
This Station Effective Sept. 1. 1973."
It seems that Los Angeles, by law, only
needs one general delivery—and that will
be at the main post office in downtown
Los Angeles. So, newcomers trying to join
the ranks of the 25.000 actors who are
members of the Screen Actors Guild and
the 10.000 members of the Screen Extras
Guild, will have another obstacle placed in
their path to success.
It costs 50 cents to ride the bus, which
means spending another $1 to get money
from home via the mails. Is this the streamlined
post office—with no heart?
Al Pacino Named Winner
Of David Donatello Award
is
TAORMINA, SICILY— Al Pacino, who
currently filming "Serpico" for Paramount
Pictures, has been named the winner of the
David Donatello Award for his performance
in Paramount's "The Godfather," it was announced
by Eitel Monaco, president of the
David Donatello Award committee.
The David Donatello Award is Italy's
highest official prize for international films
and is presented annually under the sponsorship
of the president of the Italian Republic.
The award ceremonies were held Saturday
(21 ) at the Greek Theatre in Taormina.
'Dillinger' Paperback Is
Available in LA Area
HOLLYWOOD—A paperback edition
"Dillinger." based on American International
Pictures' new hit movie, is now available
in the Los Angeles area for 75 cents. Illustrated
with scenes from the film "Dillinger."
the book is being published by Curtis Publishing
Co. and sold nationally and internationally.
Warren Oates, Academy Award winners
Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman and
attractive newcomer Michelle Phillips are
among the stars in "Dillinger."
The motion picture opened in several
selected theatres in the Greater Los Angeles
territory Wednesday (18).
'Cleopatra Jones' Preview
In LA Sponsored by KGFJ
LOS ANGLl.ES—KGFJ Radio
of
offered
500 pairs of tickets to its listeners for a
station-sponsored preview of Warner Bros.'
New action drama "Cleopatra Jones," starring
Tamara Dobson as an international
special agent.
Los Angeles' top soul music station.
KGFJ broadcast a schedule of promotional
spots for the preview, held at midnight Saturday
(21) at the Wiltern Theatre.
BOXOmCE :: July 23, 1973
LOS ANGELES
Jl^merican International's "Scream Blacula
Scream" opens in 25 selected theatres
in the Greater Los Angeles area August 15.
William Marshall portrays Blacula, as he
did in last year's boxoffice success. "Blacula."
"Maurie," the true story of Maurice
Stokes, who was injured while playing
basketball for the Cincinnati Royals, was
tradescreened for the press Tuesday (17)
at the National General Pictures screening
room. "Maurie" was written by Douglas
Morrow and co-produced with Frank Ross.
Daniel Mann directed. Bemie Casey plays
"Maurie."
Alan Arkin has been signed by producers
Michael Gruskoff and Art Linson to star in
"Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins," it
was announced by Richard Shepherd. Warner
Bros, executive vice-president for production.
The world premiere of "The Last Tango
in Acapuico" Friday (13) at the Mayan
Theatre in Los Angeles mushroomed from
the general-public grassroots to many
motion picture personalities attending
the champagne-and-searchlights Hollywoodstyle
affair.
Al Ham, president of Theatre Television
Corp.. left for New York on business . . .
Bill and Jean Eckhart departed for Dallas,
after conferences in San Francisco on "The
President's Gang."
Leon P. Blender, AIP executive vicepresident
in charge of sales and distribution,
and Robert Steuer. Southern division
sales manager, returned from Dallas after
setting releases of "Scream Blacula Scream,"
"Slaughter's Big Rip-Off" and "Manson."
Samuel Z. Arkoff. president and chairman
of the board at AIP. is scheduled to return
from conferences at the New York offices.
Sandy Cobe, an independent producer
who has been in the industry for the last
25 years, has moved his offices from Atlanta,
Ga.. to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
lot in Culver City. His most recent picture
was "The Last Stop."
Robert I. Kronenberg, veteran independent
film distributor, announced the removal
of his headquarters on the Sunset
Strip to larger quarters at 212 Gale Dr..
Beverly Hills. His new telephone number
is 658-6106.
William Castle, executive producer on
Paramount's upcoming "Shock!", left for
European production conferences. In Paris,
he will confer with star Marcel Marccau
before going on to Rome and London for
additional business meetings.
Ken Minyard, KABC Radio personalit>.
hosted a special station-sponsored screening
of Warner Bros.' "The Last of Sheila." Over
1.000 persons attended the preview at the
National Theatre. James Coburn, one of the
film's stars, appeared on Minyard's show
to kick off the promotion. Additionally,
75.000 pictorial heralds have been distributed
in affiliated theatres and 100.000
more have been inserted in Entertainment
Today, a publication distributed in other
theatres. The magazine, the week preceding
the insertion, ran on its cover a Hirschfeld
cartoon of "The Last of Sheila" cast.
Funeral .services for Mrs. Amelia Flaig
Hertz, 83. mother of William Hertz. Southern
Pacific division manager of Mann Theatres
Corp., were held Tuesday (17) at Rosehill
Cemetery in Whittier. She also is survived
by two other sons, a daughter and six
grandchildren.
'Running Wild' Opening
In Denver August 1
HOLLYWOOD—Golden Circle Films'
"Running Wild" opens its first major-market
showing August 1 in Denver. It will
play a select four-theatre run in the University
Hills, Lakeside 1, Buckingham
Square and Thorton 1.
The story is a modem western adventure
centered on the fight currently raging about
the wild horses. It stars Lloyd Bridges, Dina
Merrill, Pat Hingle, Morgan Woodward
and Gilbert Roland.
Miss Merrill will join Colorado Gov.
John Vanderhoof for the premieres of
"Running Wild" in Grand Junction Tuesday
(31) and in Denver August 1. The film goes
into national release August 15.
Paul Williams Introduces
'Cat Dancing' Song on TV
NEW YORK—On Tuesday (17), singercomposer-actor
Paul Williams introduced
the
new song "Dream Away," featuring his
lyrics and Johnny Williams' theme music
from MGM's "The Man Who Loved Cat
Dancing," on the NBC-TV "Tonight Show."
Paul Williams will record the song for A&M
Records.
"The Man 'Who Loved Cat Dancing," a
western adventure drama starring Burt Reynolds
and Sarah Miles, features Lee J. Cobb.
George Hamilton and Jack Warden. Based
on Marilyn Durham's best-selling novel, it
was directed by Richard G. Sarafian and
produced by Martin Poll and Eleanor Perry,
from Mrs. Perry's screenplay.

Official of Clark County
Vows He Will Close Two
LAS VEGAS — Roy Woofter, Clark
County district attorney, announced June
29 that he had served notice on two adult
movie theatres that he plans to close them.
The targets of the district attorney are the
Mini Adult Theatre, located in the shopping
center at Paradise and Tropicana, and
the Cinema Arts Theatre, 5300 Paradise
Rd. Both fall under the jurisdiction of the
county and not the city.
Woofter said the recent U.S. Supreme
Court ruling that municipalities can set their
own standards in regard to pornography
made it possible for him to take steps to
close the two facilities and that the recent
3-1 vote against pornography in the county
was a strong indication the community
wants the theatres closed.
our
best wishes
for the success
Dist. Court Judge Howard W. Babcock
had ruled the previous day that the refusal
of the city of Las Vegas to renew the
theatres' licenses was illegal, calling the
city ordinance "unreasonable."
However, Woofter said that would have
no effect on his action, since the theatres
are under the jurisdiction of Clark County.
The Supreme Court decision is the only
backing he needs, Woofter stated.
Simone Signoret won an Academy Award
in 1959 for her role in "Room at the Top."
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Manager Publicizes Facts
About Film Fare Offered
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.— Michael
R. Hailey, manager of the Family Twin
cinemas, recently wrote a letter to the San
Bernardino Sun to deliver, as he described
his statement, "facts about Family cinemas."
Said Hailey: "I am not writing to defend
my theatre, which recently was blasphemed,
but to give the public facts, not hearsay,
on which to judge the content and type of
films we show here at the Family Twin
cinemas. I am writing this letter on behalf
of myself and my staff, not to chastize Miss
Slepski (a reader who had written the newspaper)
or anyone else who doesn't understand
our format.
"We recently opened the Family Twin
cinemas on March 28 and christened our
unique double with two Walt Disney features,
'Snowball Express' and "African
Lion,' both rated G, on one side and "1776,'
the delightful musical on the other, also
rated G.
"Only six R-rated movies have been
shown on our screens since opening and
they are headed by such notables as 'Lady
Sings the Blues,' 'Sleuth,' 'M*A*S*H' and
'Deliverance.' As most people know, some
of the best movies out today have an R
rating attached to them.
"I would like to dispel the erroneous
statement made by Miss Slepski, that we
show X-rated movies. San Bernardino has
two fine theatres downtown that cater to
the
adults with X-rated movies. We do not
intend competin gwith them! !
"If you were to ask the kids and parents
of our patrons what they think of our programs
they would probably mention the
fact that we have played many children's
movies and also have had a live magic act
recently and the Wichita Gunfighters put
on a demonstration of stunts and acts of
the Old West during one of our western
movies, with no additional cost to our
patrons!
"I am extremely proud of the Family
Twin cinemas, with emphasis on 'Family.'
So come see a movie and don't forget the
kids, okay?"
Uruguayan Political Film
Shown in Berkeley, Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO—The Third World
Cinema Group in Berkeley, Calif., had a
surprise hit with a recently scheduled showing
of "Tupamaros," a one-hour Uruguayan
political film which was originally produced
for Swedish television.
The group presented a showing of the
film in Berkeley's Pacific Film Archive,
which has a 300-seat capacity. On the basis
of several announcements made by the news
department of radio station KSAN, San
Francisco, some 1.800 people showed up.
A midnight screening was added that evening
and additional showings were then
scheduled for the Bay Area.
"Tupamaros" was filmed with the cvioperation
of Uruguay's Tupamaros guerrillas
and depicts their struggle against the ruling
military
dictatorship.

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Columnist Discusses
Local Option Ruling
DENVER—Wcs French, columnist lor
tlic Rocky Mountain News, devoted his
Wednesday (11) comment to "Pornography
and Too Much Freedom." The feature,
written after the Denver City Council had
passed, on first reading, an antipornography
bill. French said: "The U.S. Supreme Court
has opened the way for local legislative
groups to tackle the obscenity issue as they
see fit. according to the mores and morals
of each community. 'Last Tango' may be
art among the sophisticated folk who inhabit
the Great White Way but may be
downright shocking, filthy and what-haveyou
to the moviegoers in Pineapple Junction,
the high court believes. It is up to the
local folks to decide for themselves what
ihey want their friends, neighbors, children
and own selves to see,
read or hear.
Pornography Out of Hand
"l find myself betwixt the devil and the
deep blue sea on this subject. Pornography
—plain, simple and downright disgusting
has gotten
out of hand, no matter what the
liberal, intellectual folks say. There are
films and books in which "shocking" language,
as we used to say, some nudity and
the passions of man and woman are a
natural part of the plot and add to the
storyline and the development of the characters.
There also are tons of pure pornography
in which the writing, filming, acting,
nonexistent plot. etc.. are so unbelievably
bad that anyone who tries to tell us this is
art and not pure filth is in need of a little
psychiatric
counseling.
"If police raid Denver porno book stores
and theatres and haul in a sample of the
merchandise (which is sometimes more than
books, pictures and films) I have no doubt
that almost any jury will be able to decide
without a great deal of deliberation that it
is absolute junk, produced and sold simply
to pander to and profit from man's sexual
nature.
Busy Courts Are Foreseen
"Ah, but the battle then hardly has been
joined. The courts, right on up to the U.S.
Supreme Court, are in for a busy season of
it and before the issue has been decided
they may view more pornography than the
most ardent fan of erotica. Those wily fellows
on the U.S. Supreme Court may have
imloaded this controversial issue from their
court docket once and for all. however. If
they have told local communities to set
obscenity standards to accommodate the
morals and beliefs of their own community,
not of the nation at large, the high court
may have a hard time telling a community
they don't know how to judge obscenity.
"Attempts to describe and define what is
obscene and pornographic (or even more
difficult, what is literary and artistic) may
be fraught with danger. But court rulings
which have allowed pornography, obscenity
and sexploitation to run rampant in many
Seattle Hosts 'Cahill' Premiere
A party hosted by Fred Danz, president of Sterling Recreation Organization,
preceded the world premiere of Warner Bros.' "Cahill, United States Marshal" at
the Seattle 7th Avenue Theatre. Shown at the Washington Plaza Hotel are, left
to right, Michael Wayne; John Wayne, star of the film; Danz, and Andrew Mc-
Laglen, director of "Cahill, United States Marshal."
SEATTLE—The world premiere of Warner
Bros." "Cahill. United States Marshal"
was held here, the first ever in this city for
a major motion picture, and Seattle really
turned out for the Duke! John Wayne, star
of "Cahill. United States Marshal." was in
town filming "McQ" and made a personal
appearance at the Seattle 7th Avenue, along
with other notables from the film; namely,
Marie Windsor, director Andrew McLaglen.
Jackie Coogan and Clay O'Brien.
Others attending the premiere of "Cahill,
United States Marshal" at the Seattle 7th
Avenue included James Caan, Mark Rydell,
John Derek, Robert Duval and Marsha
Mason.
Norm Bobrow. host of King TV's "Take
Time Show." was master of ceremonies at
the
theatre.
communities have brought us to
condition.
the present
"As much as I abhor censorship on either
moral or political grounds, I would have to
conclude that too many of those who have
espoused unbridled freedom in literature
and the arts have failed to e.xercise responsibility
for even a modicum of decency and
morality. So now the local community is
going to do it for them and for the rest of
us. And the ultraliberals have no one to
blame but themselves."
Grand in Tracy Reopens;
Twin Mini Is Proposed
TRACY, CALIF.—The Grand Theatre
on Central Avenue, closed two weeks for
renovation, reopened recently.
It
also was disclosed that negotiations are
under way for the construction of a twin
theatre on West 1 1th Street. The auditoriums
of the proposed movie hou.se would
accommodate a total of 650 patrons and
parking areas for approximately 80 vehicles
would be located near the building.
Washington Gov. Daniel Evans declared
"John Wayne Week" in honor of the gala
occasion and Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman
also issued a proclamation paying tribute
to the Duke.
Fred Dam, president of Sterling Recreation
Organization, hosted a party for
Wayne at the Washington Plaza Hotel preceding
the screening and the celebrities
moved from that location to the Seattle 7th
Avenue via a motorcade.
Max Bercutt, representing Warner Bros.,
was in Seattle for the world premiere and
executed the giant promotion with the cooperation
of SKO's Rod McQuiston, in
charge of advertising and publicity, and
Dorothy Matin of the Dorothy Matin
Agency.
DENVER
JJx-Denverite Bus Amato was back in town
visiting distributors and renewing acquaintances.
Amato now is branch manager
for United Artists in Seattle.
Warner Bros, held a Friday night screening
of "Cleopatra Jones" at the Center
Theatre . National General Theatres
masthead on all newspaper advertising now
has been replaced by Mann Theatres, reflecting
the change in ownership of the
theatre
circuit.
Several exhibitors braved the most critical
gasoline shortage in the U.S. to drive into
this city to set bookings. Visiting the exchanges
were Bob. Dolly and Donna Heyl,
West Drive-In. Torrington. Wyo.; David
Cory, Goodhand Theatre, Kimball, Neb.;
Dick Klein, Trojan Theatre, Longmont; Fay
Gardner. Star Theatre. Curtis. Neb.; Lloyd
Greve. Cine-Moly Theatre, Leadville; Milton
Boehm. Cover Theatre, Fort Morgan,
and Howard Campbell and Neal Lloyd of
Westland Theatres, Colorado Springs.
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SEATTLE
Waney Bemhard, a native of this city, returned
in May for the opening of "The
Mack," which he produced, accompanied
by Max JuHen, star of the film. The town
went all-out for Bemhard. with autograph
parties, personal appearances and radio and
TV interviews. A press party at Trader
Vic's was attended by Stu Goldman of the
Outlook; Carol Beers of the Times; Deltry
Johnson of KYAC Radio; Fitzgerald Beaver
of the Facts; Steve Chensold of the Post
Intelligencer, and Ann Branch of Oscar
Productions. A boxoffice hit. "The Mack"
played at the downtown Colisetim Theatre
and now is enjoying a healthy run at the
Rainier Cinema Theatre.
A .special
our
best wishes
for the success
morning for KVI listeners was
held at the Cinema 150 Theatre, featuring
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Man Who
Loved Cat Dancing." Every woman attending
received a bag of groceries. This was a
capacity-filled promotion and was set with
the deejays at KVI, salesman Bob Rackers
and Dorothy Matin. Ed Hinchy, MGM
branch manager, was seen in the theatre
lobby near exhaustion, stuffing grocery bags
for the people attending. There was a line
of the
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of people outside the movie house and the
radio station people couldn't get them in
fast enough, so Ed pitched in and did a fine
job!
The Dorothy Matin Agency is very proud
of the record group sales for 20th Century-
Fox's "Sounder." which enjoyed a fantastic
run here ... A series of "interest groups"
previews have been well attended for Columbia's
"Godspell" and a major midnight
show at the Cinema 150 Theatre was held
in conjunction with KJR Radio, Bernie's
Men's Stores and Bottoms Stores . . . Columbia's
"40 Carats" was screened at a
special morning show held for KXA listeners
at the Fifth Avenue Theatre Wednesday
(11).
Arch Oboler was in town to launch his
new "space vision" 3-D picture, "Domo
Agrigato," at the Broadway Theatre. Arch
made the rounds of all the radio and TV
stations here and in Tacoma and a press
party was held in his honor. Oboler wrote,
directed and produced "Domo Agrigato"
and it is being released through Sherpix.
By the way. Bonnie Sher. daughter of Louis
Sher. plays the lead in the picture.
"When Women Had Tails," distributed
by Bob Parnell, is enjoying a healthy second
week at the Valley Drive-In, Auburn .
Plans now are on the way for a tremendous
promotion in behalf of Columbia's "Let the
Good Times Roll." Included will be a beach
party, Hula Hoop contest, twist contest,
kissing contest, trivia contest (to be sponsored
by a local radio station) and a search
for the class of 1957. Clothes of the '50s
will be worn by all guests and a motorcade
of 1950s autos will be on parade. Dorothy
Matin, working with Randy Swartz. special
exploitation man from Columbia Pictures,
is coordinating the activities here and in
Portland. The picture opens in the lattei
city Wednesday (25) at the Hollywood Theatre
and the 82nd Street Drive-In. It bows
August 15 in our town.
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film "Midnight Cowboy," he remarked, "I
didn't have to apologize for it. It had a great
social message and impact. Yet, it was rated
X along with a . . . picture like "1 Am
Curious (Yellow).' "
Discussing his 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. bank job.
Smith admits: "The one thing I haven't
learned to do is watch TV. 1 used to resent
it so much when it was taking our business
away from us. I've often wondered what
would have happened if they had never been
able to buy that first movie for TV.
Wouldn't they have been in an awful fix?"
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'A Touch of Class'
400 in Loop First
CHICAGO—"A Touch of Class" attracted
four-times-better-than average business
to the Brotman & Sherman Carnegie Theatre
for a 400 grossing percentage, one of the
highest marks recorded here in several
weeks. "Live and Let Die" and "Scream.
Blacula. Scream." a pair of second-week
features, also enjoyed solid support from
the ticket-buying public and grossed 275
and 250. respectively.
(Average Is 100)
Carnegie A Touch of Cross ;Emb) 400
Chicago The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing
(MGM!, 2nd wk 175
Cinema I Love You, Rosa (SR), 7th wk 1 25
Esquire—40 Carats (Col), 2nd wk 1 50
Michael Todd Scpeom, Blacula, Scream
(AlP), 2nd wk 250
Oriental ShoH in Africa (MGM), 3rd wk 150
Roosevelt Super Fly T.N.T. (Para), 4th wk ....125
State Lake Poper Moon (Pora), 3rd wk 125
United Artists The Friends of Eddie Coylc
(Para), 2nd wk 1 50
Woods—Live and Let Die (UA), 2nd wk 275
"A Touch of Class' No. 1
In KC With 400 Debut
KANSAS CITY— Substantial grossing
percentages, from 100 to 400. ranged
throughout the Barometer reports from
Kansas City indoor and outdoor theatres in
the report week, the leading boxoffice honors
going to "A Touch of Class." new at
the Fine Arts. "Paper Moon." which tripled
Blue Ridge 3, Ranch Mart 1
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average in its first week of a three-theatre
engagement here, repeated that 300 in its
second week, thus edging "Tom Sawyer,"
290 at the Blue Ridge 3 and Ranch Mart
1. for runner-up recognition. John Wayne's
new "Cahiil. United States Marshal" claimed
No. 4 ranking with a composite 250 start at
four area theatres.
Blue Ridge 1, Plaza, Watts Mill 1 Poper Moon
(Para), 2nd wk 300
Tom Sowyer (UA),
3rd wk 290
Brywood 3 Parkway 2, Loke Park 2 BaHle for
the Planet of the Apes (20th-Fox), 2nd wk .110
Brywood 1 Glenwood 2 Emperor of the North
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 110
Eleven theatres Live .215
and Let Die (UA), 2nd wk
Embo'sy 2 Lost Tongo in Paris (UA), 7th wk .150
4,
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Empire Metro 4—Coffy AlP), 3rd wk 100
Festival—Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (Col) .150
Fine Arts—A Touch of Class Emb) 400
in Five theatres Shaft Africo ;MGM) 220
theatres—Beyond Four Atlontis (SR) 125
Four theotres—Cohill, United Stotes Marshal
(WB) 250
Glenwood ), Midland 1, Trumon Corners 2
1 Crude (Col), 2nd wk 170
5— High Plains Drifter (Univ), 2nd wk . 1 45
Frank Mazzone Calls Raid
An Overt Political Move
LOCKPORT. ILL. — Frank Mazzone.
owner of the recently raided Roxy Theatre
here, brands the action taken by Will County
State's Atty. Martin Rudman as a "strictly
political move." Mazzone. who had the
330-scat theatre completely remodeled
when he reopened it six months ago, said
he already had indicated there would be a
change in program policy in compliance
with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obscenity.
Rudman. with Will County Circuit Judge
Robert R. Buchar, had spent from 7:15 to
10:15 p.m. watching the films "Hotter Than
Hell" and "The Incredible Dr. Sex." then
said it was believed there was probable
AT EMPORIA, KAS., OPENING—The above were photographed during a
ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the 248-seat Flinthills Cinema, Emporia,
Kas., June 27. In the center are Dick Conley (goatee), president of the Petite
Amusement Corp., which owns the theatre; \Zavor Dagett of Emporia (with hand
on scissors handle) and Glenn Boner, city manager of the Petite Twin and Flinthills
Theatre. Joe Satterfield, Flinthills house manager, is at the extreme right. All
others in (he photo are executives of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and civic
leaders.
cause to believe they were obscene. He
charged that the films dealt with "explicit
sex. which is not a spectator sport."
Mazzone reopened the theatre Friday
(20) with "Fiddler on the Roof."
Joseph T. Damm Is Dead;
Film Industry Pioneer
OSGOOD, IND.—Joseph T. Damm. 71,
county pioneer in the motion picture industry
and long-time Osgood businessman, died
at his home here Wednesday evening. June
20. He had been in the theatre business
nearly 59 years.
Born in Cincinnati. Ohio. Damm's parents
moved to Osgood before his first birthday.
His family was involved in business here
for more than a half-century in the bakery,
grocery and theatre fields. At the age of
12. Damm was selling tickets in the family
movie house and for many years he has
been the proprietor-manager of the Damm
Theatre, assisted by his wife Viola, whom
he married Oct. 24, 1930.
The Osgood Civil Club honored Damm
Oct. 24, 1964, for his 50 years in business
and at that time the community paid tribute
to him.
He also worked as a machinist at the
Solid Back Brush Co. for 26 years: was a
charter member of the Osgood Civic Club,
and was a trustee and member of the St.
John's Catholic Church in Osgood for many
years.
He leaves his wife Viola; a son, Robert
of Madison. Ind.; two brothers, Frank and
Carl, both of Osgood, and three grandchildren.
Parkway Drops Grind Policy
CHICAGO—The Parkway Theatre, 2736
North Clark St., has discontinued its grind
policy, the last house in the city to operate
on this basis. The theatre has been a great
entertainment spot for youngsters and senior
citizens.
Report Record Crowds
At De Luxe Dualer
ST. LOUIS—The all-new Lewis & Clark
Eastgate Cinema, located in East Alton.
III., at the junction of Highway 3 and Highway
143, opened for business June 20 and
has played to record crowds since the unveiling
of the twin facility. Clarence Decker,
newcomer to the industry, heads the Lewis
& Clark Cinema Corp., which owns ard
operates the theatres located directly across
the road from his deluxe Lewis & Clark
Motel and Restaurant. His son Bob Decker
manages the twin cinema.
The free-standing building is surrounded
by parking space for 1.000 cars and is directly
in front of a recently completed
shopping center.
The completely separate auditoriums,
each seating 350. share a common foyer,
boxoffice and built-in concession area. Restroom
facilities are separate. Decor is colorcoordinated,
with one theatre featuring red
in carpets, seating and draperies and the
other decorated in shades of blue.
Wolfson was the contractor for the Lewis
& Clark Eastgate Cinema, with Hornstein
of New York providing the sound equipment.
The booth features automated projection
and a special VIP room for viewing
the films adjoins the booth.
Dick Fitzmaurice. who heads his own
buying and booking service and is a veteran
in exhibition in the metropolitan area, handles
buying and booking for the firm.
On the eve of the opening, industryitcs
and friends attended an invitational cocktail
party and preview showing.
Midland Plaza Debuts
KEWANEE, ILL.—Kerasotes" Midland
Plaza Theatre opened to the public Thursday
night, June 21, with "Class of '44" as
the premier attraction. Manager of the
showhouse is James A. Harland.
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gurt Reynolds, actor, and Dinah Shore,
singer, while in this area to film a TV
special, dined Monday night (18) at the
Hereford House Restaurant. They were
filming the first segment of "The Late Burt
Reynolds Show" at the federal penitentiary
in Leavenworth with the help of inmate
talent. He and Miss Shore also performed.
The Leavenworth segment will be televised
October 13 on NBC. Reynolds may return
here to film another show. "I've been staggered
by this place," he said.
Wade Williams, local filmmaker and
equipment distributor, will meet with veteran
director Henry King this week to discuss
plans for co-producing feature films.
King was in Pineville last week as guest of
honor during the annual Jesse James celebration
there.
Screenings: At Commonwealth, "Siddhartha"
Tuesday (17), and "The Naked Ape"
(Univ). Thursday (19) ... At Petite, "All
the Young Wives" (United Film Org.), distributed
by Mercury, Tuesday (17).
Doug Lightner, Commonwealth Theatres
vice-president and general manager, was on
vacation last week in the Ozarks. District
manager Darrell Manes also was on vacation.
Pat Verbucci, United Artists publicist, has
been in Kansas City working on promotions
for "White Lightning."
Tha WOMPI Club is working Wednesdays
at the Muscular Distrophy office, 3947
State, helping prepare for campaigns and
the Labor Day weekend telethon.
Gene Krull, National Theatre Supply
branch manager, returned Monday (16)
from a week's vacation in Acapulco and
Mexico City. He reports that while in Acapulco
he made a big splash among the jet
£st. During a visit to the posh Acapulco
Princess Hotel, he decided to take some
CINEMA ENGINEERING
photos of the unusual interior. As he was
backing up to snap a picture he tumbled
into one of the hotel's seawater ponds.
Wearing drip-dry clothes, he maintained his
cool, acting his usual nonchalant self.
Galvin-Farris-Ross, Inc., advertising agency,
has been appointed to handle Warner
Bros, publicity for this area. Steve Hi.x will
be in charge. Exhibitors can contact him
at the Innis Building, 2 East 33rd St., telephone
531-3203.
River Quay Cinema Opens
Soon in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY — H&S Properties announces
plans to reopen the 100-seat River
Quay Cinema in the old Gillis Opera House
at 23 '/2 East 5 th St.
Formerly the Casbah Cinema, the new
theatre will open with a larger screen, new
heating and cooling system and turn-of-thecentury
marquee. The Casbah temporarily
closed in the spring to allow the developers
to add parking, sidewalks, street lighting and
other needed area improvements.
The Casbah Cinema has been used for
organizational and private screenings. Similar
arrangements will be made in the future.
Plans for an additional auditorium by
H&S is under way.
Cinecom Will Not Show
X Films in Fort Wayne
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cutor to go after operators of adult book
stores and X-rated movie houses, Allen
County Special Prosecutor J. Philip Burt.
The latter, an attorney, before his appointment
had attacked pornography as an active
member of the Citizens for Decent Literature.
Burt's first victory was recorded when
Cinecom Theatres agreed to halt the showing
of all X-rated films at its six indoor and
three drive-in facilities here. This pact with
the circuit meant that the film "Last Tango
in Paris." scheduled to open Wednesday
(11) at the Gateway Cinema III. was canceled.
Gautum Patel. theatre manager, said
he had approximately 150 calls that day
from persons expressing displeasure that the
film was not to be shown. Instead,
the theatre
held over the G-rated "Godsf>ell." Patel
said many of the calls he received were
from people who complained that a few
were telling the majority of people what
they could see.
However, Special Prosecutor Burt said he
received numerous telephone calls and letters,
mostly (three-fourths) from people
favoring his action. Most of the critics were
concerned mainly that "Last Tango in
Paris." had been canceled.
Besides canceling "Last Tango in Paris."
the agreement with Burt meant that the X-
rated movie "The Cheerleaders" was halted
at the downtown Jefferson Theatre. Cinecom
houses here include the Embassy, Gateway
I. II and III, Cinema South and Jefferson,
as well as the East 30, Lincolndale and
Fort Wayne drive-ins. It is the largest film
operator in the city.
Cancellation of "Last Tango in Paris"
represented a quick turnaround from the
theatre's position of a few days before, when
it said it would go ahead with the opiening
in defiance of Burt's order not to show it.
Al Rodriguez, district manager for Cinecom.
said the time just was not right for a showdown
but indicated that the film may be
shown at a later date.
Prosecutor Burt said he was moving
against any X-rated films because it was a
"convenient" guide to use. since the city has
not yet established its own standards on
pornography. He said local guidelines will
be established by various juries as cases are
brought into court. One such jury convened
during the Monday (16) week in a trial involving
the X-rated motion picture "Deep
Throat."
Meanwhile. Burt Thursday (12) asked
Allen County Circuit Court to hold a preliminary
hearing to determine if there was
probable cause to consider the operations of
two other film houses showing X-rated
movies to be in violation of the pornography
laws. If the court dclcrmined there were
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committed, warrants would be issued for
the arrest of the operators and a trial date
will be set.
Burt said there is no way under the present
law that the operations could be closed
before the court acted. Hearings on the affidavits
against two adult film houses were
set for Wednesday (18). TTiese were to de-
Jeffrey E. Dennis, projectionist, both at
Cinema One, and Gregory Myers, manager,
and .Sherry Striggle, projectionist, both at
Cinema X. The latter two also are the defendants
who were to go on trial Wednesday
(18) in Allen County Superior Court on
a charge of violating the city's 1972 antiobscenity
ordinance in connection with the
showing of "Deep Throat." Both had pleaded
not guilty in March to the charge which
was involved in the "Deep Throat" case.
The voices of protest were not completely
stifled in Fort Wayne, however. Three Fort
Wayne city councilmen issued a joint statement
charging Burt was over-zealous in
moving against X-rated movies, particularly
"Last Tango in Paris." The statement by
Councilmen Winfield Moses jr., Eugene
Kraus and James Steir said Burt was taking
it upon himself to establish community standards
and claimed he had used coercion to
block the showing of "Last Tango in Paris."
Meanwhile, the conservative News-Sentinel
commented editorially as follows: "A
censor, whether self-annointed or labeled
such by his enemies, walks a narrow ledge,
an odds-on favorite that he'll fall off . . .
We approved of his (Burt's) appointment,
with powers in the area of pornography . . .
all of which is prelude to suggesting Burt's
foray in his new post came a cropper. To
head off any reaction that this newspaper
has poor credentials for complaint because
of our own policy on X-rated movies, we
would point out we banned X-rated movie
advertising from the News-Sentinel reluctantly
and after we had met several times
with exhibitors, urging them to clean up
their own ads. When that course failed, we
did, indeed, reluctantly ban such advertising
and went to federal court to prove our rfght
to do so.
"However, and this is the crux of our
complaint to Burt, we never at any time
suggested X-rated movies be banned from
showings in the city. At that time and now
we would urge judgments be made on
movies regardless of ratings. The Supreme
Court ruling on community standards of
morality and pornography placed that burden
of judgment on every city in the land.
"We would hope—and knowing the man,
our hope is genuine—our special prosecutor
on the pornography front will replace blanket
prohibitions, based on the tragically
flawed Hollywood rating system, with individual
judgments."
Burt reported he has had calls from prosecutors
of several other cities, including
Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, inquiring
about the actions being taken in I'ort
Wayne.
Federal Intervention Is
Denied in Kansas Case
TOPEKA, KAS.—A three-judge
federal
court panel comprised of U.S. Judges
Franklin Theis, Delmas Hill and George
Templar has refused to intervene in a pornography
case pending before state courts
termine if arrest warrants could be issued in Topeka. The judges said the plaintiffs
against projectionists and managers at Cinema
One. 122 West Washington Blvd.. and against the operators of a book store and
brought suit .seeking dismissal of the charges
Cinema X. 223 Pearl St. The defendants theatre in downtown Topeka but had failed
named were Mona Hensley, manager, and to show they would "suffer irreparable
harm" by defending themselves.
The suit, which claimed 76 arrests by
law enforcement officers constituted harassment,
was brought against the state by
Richard Lee Cushing. manager of the CIL
Bookstore and three other employees.
The judges said the cases against the
plaintiffs would proceed without undue delay
in Shawnee County District Court.
ST.
LOUIS
The local WOMPIs, headed by president
Eileen Sessel, Avco Embassy, met Wednesday
(18) with the main item on their agenda
consisting of naming a delegate to represent
the club at the forthcoming annual WOMPI
International convention in Kansas City.
The meeting kicked off with a cocktail party
at the home of Donna Potts in suburban
Hazelwood, moved to the Red Lobster Inn
for dinner, then returned to Mrs. Potts'
home for dessert and the business meeting.
ABC-TV has announced that its recently
acquired "powerful package" of theatrical
movies will be aired on Sunday nights. The
list includes "Rosemary's Baby," "The Boston
Strangler," "Detective," "Funny Girl"
and "Airport."
Mid-America Planning
Shopping Center Quad
ST. LOUIS — Mid-America Theatres,
headed by Lou and Jules Jablonow, have
signed a lease for a four-auditorium theatre,
to be built in the second phase of the Paseo
Shopping Center at McKelvey and Dorsett
roads in northwest St. Louis County. Exterior
design of the new entertainment center
will feature a Spanish motif to conform
to the overall styling plans of the shopping
complex.
Each of the four auditoriums will have
300 seats and will feature the best available
films presented via the finest sound-projection
equipment.
Mid-America's newest addition, a twin
theatre located in the Nameoki Village
Shopping Center on Nameoki Road, north
of Granite City, 111., is scheduled to open
this month.
The circuit's new twin drive-in at Springfield,
111., has a projected August opening
date.
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gen Blewett, manager of the ABC-Roosevelt
Theatre, made special preparations
for record crowds for the showing of Warner
Bros.' "Cleopatra Jones."
Ray Hafeez, Paramount Pictures branch
manager, is Midwest chairman for the Will
Rogers Research Center fund-raising drive.
Moe Dudebon, head of Dudelson Film
Distributors, is getting "State of Siege" ready
for a first multiple outlying run. It first was
presented at the Playboy Theatre on the
near north side . . Buena Vista staffers are
.
having their high hopes fulfilled in the rerelease
of "Mary Poppins." The film, which
has been out of service for eight years, is a
top grosser in every instance.
Sophie Janus of the Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer publicity department is a current vacationer.
Wally Heim, in
charge of advertising and
publicity for United Artists in this area,
hosted a special opening-night premiere of
"White Lightning" at six suburban theatres.
The movie, described as an action film,
stars Burt Reynolds and co-stars Jennifer
Billingsley and Ned Beatty with Bo Hopkins
and Matt Clark. The story is about moonshiners,
their dangerous way of life and
their women. It was filmed on location in
the Ozarks and other Southern mountain
areas where moonshiners traditionally have
been battling it out with revenue agents for
generations.
Mary Losch, executive secretary, M&R
Amusement Co., was married to John Detlow
in early June in St. Augustine's Catho-
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Among Those at NATO of Florida's Special Meeting in Miami
The seven above were among those attending the National
Ass'n of Theatre Ov>'ners of Florida special meeting at the Sheraton
Four-Ambassadors Hotel in Miami June 25. The pair at the
left are Stanley Stem sr. (1), vice-president in charge of the
\\ometco entertainment division and Van Myers, Wometco v-p
in charge of vending and confections. The trio in the center, left to
right, are Horace Denning, president of NATO of Florida; George
Roscoe, NATO of New York, and Lamar Sarra, consultant for
NATO of Florida. At the right are Cecil McGlohon and Tom
Elefante.
'Brother on the Run'
World Bow in Atlanta
ATLANTA—-Brother on the Run." a
Fred WiUiams production, was shown at
Eastern Federal Corp.'s Coronet Theatre in
its world bow Friday (13).
Making personal appearances at the opening
performance of the Southern Star release
were stars Terry Carter and Diana
Eden and producer Williams.
Burke Johnson, WAOK Radio in Atlanta.
emceed premiere activities and introduced
personalities as they arrived at the floodlighted
theatre. Johnny Pate, who composed
and conducted the musical score, had to
cancel his appearance because of work requiring
his presence in Hollywood.
"Brother on the Run" was written and
directed by Herbert Strock and co-stars
Gwenn Mitchell and Kyle Johnson. Hamell
Independent Productions of Atlanta has
national distribution rights to the picture.
'Blume in Love' Booked
By New Orleans Saenger
NEW ORLEANS — "Blume in Love."
Warner Bros." new film described by its
creator Paul Mazursky as a "Funny, sad.
crazy love story about a man desperately in
love with his ex-wife." has b)een booked to
open at the Saenger-Orleans Theatre.
A private screening was held at the ABC-
Interstate screening room Thursday evening
(12). Susan Anspach, star of the feature,
was in New Orleans Sunday (15) and Monday
(16) and was a guest of the Marie Antoinette
Hotel. Susan was honored at a
cocktail party Monday in the "Playroom"
at
the Playboy Club.
Publicity is being handled by Perry
Brown jr., representative of Charles Dolce.
Inc.
Local Juries Have Right to Decide
What Is Obscene: Ga, Supreme Court
ATLANTA — In what is considered a
landmark decision, the Georgia Supreme
Court has ruled that a local jury has the
right to decide what is obscene in a particular
community in Georgia.
In a split decision (4-3), the state's highest
court held that a jury in Albany was
correct in holding that the motion picture,
Avco Embassy's "Carnal Knowledge." was
obscene and that an Albany theatre was
guilty of distributing obscene materials by
showing it.
Learning of the ruling, an Atlanta official
of Avco Embassy, which owns and distributes
the R-rated film, was stunned: "Why.
"Carnal Knowledge' is not as bad as a lot
of PG (parental guidance suggested) movies
I have seen. I thought it was a family
movie."
Writing the majority opinion. Justice
Robert Jordan took notice of the recent
U.S. Supreme Court Case (Miller vs. California)
that "held that juries can consider
state and local community standards in lieu
of the "national standards.' "
"This court (Georgia Supreme Court) has
held that the exhibition of an obscene motion
picture is a crime involving the welfare
of the public at large, since it is contrary lo
the standards of decency and propriety of
the community as a whole." Justice Jordan
said in the opinion returned late Monday
(I)
Ȧ legal observer at the Georgia capitol in
Atlanta said the opinion based on the U.S.
Supreme Court decision opens the door for
greater enforcement of obscenity and morals
to be applied on a local basis.
Hinson McAuliffe. Fulton (Atlanta)
County solicitor general, a leader in this
area in the fight against pornography, said
he had not reviewed the latest state court
decision but felt that it re-enforced his desire
to move against local adult bookstores
and motion picture theatres featuring hardcore
pornographic films.
Dissenting in the high court's opinion
were Justices William Gunter. Peyton
Hawes sr. and Hiram Undercofler.
Justice Hawes noted in his dissent: "". . . I
believe if the majority opinion is accepted
we shall have suffered a serious injury to
free speech and free expression in Georgia."
Is also concerns him that "small towns and
hamlets"' could become the basis from
"which standards of obscenity are drawn."
Justice Gunter wrote: ". . . Having viewed
this film with other members of the court,
I must say . . . that it is conceivable to me
that this work can be relegated to
that area
of verbal, written and performing expression
which fall outside the First Amendment
to the Constitution of the United
States . . . Today's majority decision has
drastically narrowed the concept of the First
Amendment as applied to the performing
arts in Georgia."
Justice Gunter also noted that the picture
had been shown throughout Georgia,
received favorable reviews and no contention,
outside of Albany, that it (the picture)
was "obscene, pornographic."
Involved in the decision was Albany
Theatre manager Billy Jenkins, who formerly
managed theatres in Atlanta for the
Columbus (Ga.)-based Martin Theatres and
was transferred to Albany as city manager
for Martin. He subsequently resigned and
purchased a theatre in Albany. He is the
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the tristate
(Alabama-Georgia-Tennessee)
convention of the NATOs of those
states in Nashville. The tray bore this inscription:
"Presented to J. H. "Tommy"
Thompson, president of NATO of Georgia,
this 5th day of June 1973, in recognition
of 27 years of unselfish, loyal and dedicated
service to the motion picture industry. By
the National Ass"n of Theatre Owners of
Alabama. Georgia, Tennessee."
Thompson's connection with the industry
spans many more years than the 27 indicated
by the inscription on the tray. That happens
to mark a milestone in his career, when he
rounded up a gathering of exhibitors and
theatre owners at a meeting in Atlanta and
organized the Motion Picture Theatre Owners
and Operators of Georgia and forthwith
was elected president. Little did Tommy
know that he was being handed a lifetime
assignment: since the beginning the Georgia
association (now known as NATO of Geor-
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Theatres, Atlanta-based circuit, presents
a silver tray to J. H. "Tommy"
Thompson, president of the Hawkinsville-based
Thompson Theatre Co., in
appreciation of his many years of unselfish
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gia) consistently has refused to accept any
nomination for the presidency other than the
name of "Tommy" Thompson.
Among those who became charter members
of the association were Oscar Lam of
a Rome-based circuit; Roy E. Martin sr..
Columbus-based founder of the Martin circuit,
who later was to form a partnership
with Thompson; Fred Storey, now president
of Atlanta-based Storey Theatres Co., who
has served as secretary of the association
since the founding; John Thompson. Gainesville
theatre owner/operator; Adolph Gortatowski,
Albany theatre owner; Louie
Batch. Atlanta exhibitor; Willys Davis, Wilby-Kincey
Theatres. Atlanta; William K.
Jenkins. Lucas & Jenkins circuit, Atlanta,
and Pete Brice sr.. founder of the Pal
Amusement Co.. Vidalia.
Quite a number of these showmen have
gone to their rewards but their memories
still are green. Tommy recalls that Alfred
Starr, president of Theatre Owners of America
which merged with another group to
form the National Ass'n of Theatre Owners,
helped in the organization of the Georgia
group, which has grown in membership and
strength to become a potent voice in the
industry. The association of the Georgia
group with the NATOs of Tennessee and
Alabama has permitted the industry to offer
a solid front in the Deep South.
A native of Amory. Miss., John Herman
Thompson early in lite came under the fascinating
spell of the motion picture theatre
after moving to Dallas, Tex., where he gave
up a good job with Western Union to become
an usher at the old Mill Theatre in
that bustling Texas city. This was in I9I6
and soon he was proniolcd to manager.
Alter managing several Soulhwcsl Iheatrcs
he was signed as a special representative
for Fox Film Co. by a scout who recognized
his potential for selling and exploiting films.
One of his stunts was to demonstrate that
he was "The World's Slowest Walker." This
was no trick, except that he was supposed
to be in a hypnotic trance and a five-pound
weight was attached to each foot. He would
walk a city block and consume 45 minutes
to an hour in doing so. Being a true showman.
Tommy carried on despite the blistering
heat and discomfort.
Another way of attracting attention. Tommy
discovered, was to don work clothes
and stand at a street comer with a shovel
in hand. A curious crowd would gather and
notice that he had a sign on his back advertising
a picture then playing at a downtown
theatre.
Drove Auto Blindfolded
A baffling stunt in his repertoire was to
drive an auto while blindfolded. Then he
would park the car. at the end of drive, in
front of a department store and. still blindfolded,
be led to an elevator and whisked
to the top floor of the store, where the
proprietor had hidden two needles. It did
not take Tommy long to find them, much
to the amazement of the crowd that had
been following him.
"It was easy." Tommy recalls,
"they were
knitting needles."
Asked to explain how he did these seemingly
remarkable tricks. Tommy will tell you
today: "Did Houdini ever tell how he mystified
audiences? Why should I expose my
trade secrets at this late date'?" And his
eyes will twinkle as he says it.
He recalls that in his early days as a Fox
salesman that two of the company's biggies
were "The Queen of Sheba" and "Over the
Hill to the Poorhouse."
His travels took him to Hawkinsville.
where he purchased the old Hawkinsville
Theatre, then shuttered. He remodeled, refurbished
and renovated the old house and
it became his flagship of a circuit of eight
theatres. Between 1925 and 1932 Thompson
operated roadshows and built up his circuit.
Partner of Roy Martin Sr.
Then it was that Roy E. Martin sr. and
Thompson organized the Martin & Thompson
Theatre Co. and built several M&T Theatres,
many of which exist today and still
bear that name although they are not owned
or operated by either Tommy's Hawkinsville
circuit or the Columbus-based Martin circuit,
the latter now a subsidiary of Fuqua
Industries.
The Martin and Thompson combination
made a significant contribution to the expansion
of motion picture theatre building
and operation in this state and nearby areas.
These two men actually expanded the size
of their circuit and built new theatres during
World War II when building supplies were
practically nonexistent.
Stories still arc told how these innovative
partners built theatres with concrete beams
because steel was unavailable and covered
them with canvas roofs converted from circut
tents. Even so. the theatres were opened
lor business.
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still operating is one built, financed or originated
there by Martin & Thompson Theatres
Ṫommy also was known for his insight
and acumen, which led to his building a
theatre in Wcllston, a tiny middle Georgia
town. Today that town is named Warner
Robins and the seat of the largest military
establishment in the Southeast: Thompson's
Rama Theatre and M&T Drive-In continue
to supply the entertainment needs of the
growing city.
Hawkinsville is the county seat of Pulaski
County, which was named for Casimir Pulaski,
a Polish general who commanded
American troops in the Revolutionary War.
It is said Pulaski managed a dangerous
crossing of a river near Hawkinsville with
his troops.
In 1932 Thompson, a dedicated civic
leader, was made chairman of the Pulaski
County Centennial Commission. At that
time the town's population numbered 5,000
(today's count is 10.000). The centennial was
a huge success and a former resident, R. J.
Taylor, who had moved to Macon, returned
to participate. Taylor had made a fortune
in the banking and drug business and was
so pleased with the progress of his hometown
that he endowed the $2,500,000 R. J.
Taylor Memorial Hospital. And it comes
as no surprise that Tommy Thompson is
chairman of the board of the 87-bed hospital,
one of the most modern and up-to-date
to be found anywhere.
In presenting the award given to Thompson
at the Nashville convention. Frederick
G. Storey said:
"John H. TTiompson, however, has not
restricted himself only to motion picture
activities. He was signally honored in 19.16
when the late President Franklin Delano
Roosevelt honored him for his work on behalf
of the Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
He has been a member of the Georgia
Civil Defense Council and has served as
lieutenant colonel on the staffs of a succession
of Georgia governors.
"He has always been interested in the
progress of his chosen home. Hawkinsville,
and has taken an active part in organizing
the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce
and spearheaded the Pulaski Development
Co. He is a member of the Hawkinsville
Rotary Club. He also is a deacon in the First
Baptist Church of Hawkinsville. In short,
much of the progress of Hawkinsville is due
to the business and civic acum:n of J. H.
Thompson.
"Perhaps most of the members of the convention
know Tommy best in his capacity
as president of MPTOOG. which he founded
in 1946. He is the only president our
Georgia association ha.s ever had. So it
is fitting that we honor the man who is
known far and wide as Picture Show'
Thompson."
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ATLANTA
\^ W. Fincher, veteran exhibitor and state
senator from Chatsworth, voted against
members of the Georgia Assembly giving
themselves a 71 per cent increase in salary
in the waning days of the sessions earlier
this year. Further emphasizing his opposition
to self-serving public servants, the senator
has presented 20 shares of bank stock
each to the Georgia Sheriffs Estate (a camp
for girls) and the Cheerhaven School for
Retarded Children. The senator said that
the stock from the Cohutta Banking Co.
has a current value of $75 a share, making
the 40 shares total around $3,000. The senator
explained that these gifts are part of the
charitable contributions he plans to make
to offset his salary increase approved by the
General Assembly. Filmrow friends of
Fincher were not surprised to learn of his
worthy contributions. He's a frequent Filmrow
visitor and industry friends know him
as a person of high standards and principles.
He owns and operates two drive-ins in Alabama
(at Oxford and Clanton) and has the
Blue Sky Drive-In at LaFayette in this
state.
After Reg Murphy, editor of the Atlanta
Constitution and movie buff, wrote an interesting
column on Paramount's "Paper
Moon" before it opened at ABC Southeastern's
Phipps Plaza (including many nice
comments about precocious Tatum O'Neal's
fine acting talents), he got a surprising response
from Amcricus in this state. A letter
from James Gaston, an Americus resident,
said in
part:
". . . Since you didn't mention it. I feel
that you didn't know that Tatum O'Neal's
mother is the (Hollywood) actress Joanna
Moore from Americus. Joanna is my first
cousin and has made dozens of TV shows
and has appeared in many motion pictures.
Tatum was named for Joanna's Grandmother
Tatum. We in Americus are quite proud
of Joanna Moore and her little daughter
Tatum. Incidentally. Tatum has a brother
6 or 7 years old."
Filmrow friends here were distressed to
learn that Mack Clark, veteran showman
of Enterprise. Ala., and owner-operator of
the College Cinema and Circle Drive-In
there, is in an intensive care ward at Enterprise
Hospital following a heart attack.
However, the good news is that Mack is
recuperating and well along on recovery
road.
Filmrowers Pat and Marjorie Roberson
and their family returned from a vacation
in Jacksonville. Fla.. where they formerly
worked in the film industry before coming
lo Atlanta. While in Jacksonville they visited
Marjorie's mother Mrs. Jane Teague,
who retired recently as secretary to John
Harlan, office manager of ABC Florida
State Theatres: her sisters Mrs. Vivian
Ganas, an EST secretary, and Mrs. Linda
Drummond. who formerly worked on Filmrow
in .Atlanta before moving back to Florida,
where she has joined the Floyd Enterprises'
staff ... Pat Roberson. who had
been booking for MG.M's Florida accounts
in the Atlanta exchange, has resigned to become
booker for the Rome-based Central
Valley Theatres. Pat's offices, as Atlantabased
booker for CVT, are in Suite 421 of
the Atlanta Film Building. Marjorie Roberson,
who started here as secretary to 20th-
Fox's district manager, has moved to the
company's accounting department at the
Atlanta exchange.
Marquee changes: Buckhead. "Love.
Swedish Style": Coronet, "Brother on the
Run"; Film Forum, "Lord of the Flies";
Lenox Square I and II and Cobb Center,
"Live and Let Die"; Loews' 12 Oaks, "A
Touch of Class"; ABC Fox, "The Frierds
of Eddie Coyle"; Greenbriar, South DeKalb
and Village. "Tom Sawyer."
Two theatres competed for sneak preview
audiences Friday (13) at 8 p.m.: Storey's
North DeKalb offered "I Could Never Have
Sex" on the same program with "Scarecrow"
while Loews' Grand paired "Cleopatra
Jones" and "Scream. Blacula, Scream!"
International Pictures . . .
Bridget Ledford, Virginia Clifton's niece,
has joined the billing staff of American
Frank Bumette.
AIP booker, and family are spending their
two-week vacation enjoying the sun. surf
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ATLANTA
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and sand at Daytona Beach, a Florida resort
popular with Atlantans . . . A. W. Ledford,
Virginia Clifton's nephew, was injured
seriously when his motorcycle collided with
an auto in the fast lane of 1-20 between
Atlanta and Lithonia, where he resides. He
was placed in the intensive care unit in
Atlanta's Henry Grady Memorial Hospital.
He's the son of Virginia's sister; while growing
up, he lived part of the time with his
aunt.
V. James Bello sr. still is chief barker of
Atlanta Variety Tent 21. Boxoffice hastens
to report. This title inadvertently was 'bestowed
recently upon John H. Stembler jr..
who continues in his post as chairman of
Robin, son of Joe Harper, who has charge
of R. C. Cobb Theatres" Atlanta buying and photographer, he admits he is "a sensitive
the tent's membership committee. Incidentally,
Bello reports
booking headquarters, and Mrs. Harper, director who couldn't do a 'Godfather' or
that he no longer is connected
with
celebrated his fourth birthday. Here for the "The Exorcist,' though it would be a
American
smash.
International Pic-
They're just not my kind." Instead, his next
tures.
Saturday (14) was the BIG DAY for the
film industry in Metro Atlanta, when the
WOMPIs, Tent 21 and Variety Club Women
co-hosted the fourth annual Picnic in
the Park, assembling members of all facets
of the industry. The outing was held in
and around the Master Grill in Chastain
Memorial Park, with a nearby swimming
pool and playgrounds for a softball game.
There were games and prizes, a watermeloneating
contest, a tug-o-war, free beer and
free drinks and impromptu competitions.
Linda Hampton of Craddock Films was
chairman of the event and has promised
Boxoffice a list of prize winners and other
highlights.
A feature of the film industry picnic was
the presentation of a banner to the Atlanta
WOMPIs by Virginia Clifton, last year's
WOMPI of the Year. Virginia had the banner
made by Atlanta's Lee Sign Co. and it
read: "Atlanta Women of the Motion Picture
Industry" and displays the WOMPI
insigne. It will be used at the club meetings
and on public occasions when the club is
represented. The banner replaces one that
has simply disappeared, the members report.
Constitution amusements section failed to
call attention to a single marquee change in
first-run locations . . . Gregory Jaynes, who
has been reviewing films and theatrical
Another First: Sunday (8) marked the
first time that advertisements in the Journal-
productions
on a pro tempore bases for the
Constitution since Howell Raines was
moved to the paper's news staff, has been
made entertainment editor. Jaynes' new title
appears in agate type under his byline and
that makes it official. Raines' most recent
assignment was to cover the Fourth of July
meeting of Sen. Edward Kennedy and Gov.
George Wallace of Alabama in Decatur.
Ala.
occasion were Robin's grandmother Mrs.
Nell Gerlach and his aunt Mrs. Jayne Asimakis.
both of Dallas.
.
Recent screenings: "Man of the Year,"
Universal, and "Slaughter's Big Rip-Off,"
American International Pictures, both
shown by operator Everett Dykes in the
Columbia exchange screening room
Screened in the Preview Theatre, Atlanta
Film Building, were "I Am a Dancer," Harnell
Independent Productions: "The Gardener,"
Nolan Productions: "Willie's Gone,"
International Theatres Unlimited.
Mrs. Ethel Hartnian, secretary to Columbia's
office manager Jack Jackson, was presented
a beautiful watch commemorating
25 years with the company. The presentation
was made Thursday (5) by exchange
manager Lamar McGarity in a ceremony in
the company offices. Mrs. Hartman received
the felicitations of her fellow workers and
friends along the Row.
When Atlanta-based Film Ventures International's
new release "When Women Had
Tails," starring Senta Berger, was booked
into the Simpson circuit's Twin-Air Drivein
at Knoxville, Tenn., the management
was astounded when Knoxville's Journal and
News-Sentinel each refused ad copy for the
film because of the title. The two papers
agreed to run the ads providing the title was
changed to "When People Had Tails." Despite
this "how silly can you get" hassle, the
picture did fantastic business in the Twin-
Air engagement and subsequently grossed
heavily in a four-theatre release involving
locations in Johnson City, Edwin, Elizabethton
and Rogersville, all in Tennessee. Atlanta's
Craddock Films distributes the picture
in the Atlanta, Jacksonville, New Orleans
and Memphis territories.
Director Jerry Schalzberg, here to promote
"Scarecrow," a Warner Bros, release
showing at Storey's North DcKalb and National
Triple theatres, said: "I always leave
the camera rolling. I don't cut. I figure you
can get something out of frustration, if
nothing else." So Schal/bcrg wasn't surprised
when the picture wound up with two
hours and 45 minutes of "good" film. Whittling
this to 115 minutes was quite a chore,
the director admitted. "The thing I love most
about the film is the surprises." he told an
interviewer, citing as an example a scene in
a diner between Al Pacino and Gene Hackman,
as two lonely bums. Schatzberg told
the waitress in the scene to mix up the
orders. This caused Hackman to comment:
"What's this, your first day?" and it was
left in. With the diner scene complete, the
two stars got up to leave and Hackman
finally says: "I'll have a chocolate donut
and a bottle of beer" and that's where
Schatzberg ordered the cut. Similar "oneliners"
were thrown in and "everybody contributed,"
he said.
"Scarecrow" is Schatzberg's third picture.
He did "Panic in Needle Park" and "Puzzle
of a Downfall Child." A former fashion
film will be "Dinky Hocker Shoots Smash."
but Schatzberg explained that it will not be
a drug film. "It's about loneliness." he said.
Visitors spotted along Filmrow included
Barron Godbee jr., vice-president and general
manager of Pal Amusement Co., Vidalia,
and his wife Carole. Godbee reported
that he is doing double duty in his office
since Jane Clifton, his secretary, is taking
a 30-day vacation visiting friends and relatives
Deep in the Heart of Te.xas.
Georgia Juries Empowered
To Decide What's Obscene
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brother of Casey Jenkins, former managing
director of Martin's 1,200-seat, downtown
Atlanta Rialto, flagship of the Martin circuit,
now owned by Fuqua Industries, based
in Atlanta. Casey was transferred to Nashville
as Martin's city manager and resigned
when he was elected to the city's aldermanic
board and subsequently ran for mayor and
lost to the present mayor in a runoff.
Billy Jenkins had been cited with violating
a
Georgia law which describes obscenity
as material when, "considered as a whole,
applying community standards," appeals
mostly "to ... a shameful or morbid interest
in nudity, .sex or excretion, and (is)
utlerh without redeeming social value."
Stanley Kramer Sees Chaos
In Court Obscenity Ruling
ATLANTA — Director Stanley Kramer
landed in Altanta to promote "Oklahoma
Crude," now showing at Weis Capri Cinema,
the same day the Georgia Supreme
Court upheld the pornography conviction
of an Albany theatre operator in a 4-3 decision
that the minority feels attacks the freedom
of speech safeguards of the First
Amendment.
Kramer, whose film credits during 40
years the motion picture industry range
in
from the classic "High Noon" to "It's a
Mad, Mad. Mad, Mad World." went on
record, after Icarniny of Ihe decision, ihal
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the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and
those now following in the states arc going
to thrust the film industry into chaos.
"It's going to be chaotic," was the famed
director's first reaction. "What am I supposed
to do, make 1 14 different prints to
satisfy the tastes in Nashville and Atlanta
or wherever? Will Atlanta chop me to
pieces? There is going to be butchery!"
Harsh censorship, however, is nothing
new to Stanley Kramer. He recalls when he
asked the U.S. Navy if he could photograph
a nuclear submarine at Pearl Harbor for a
scene in "On the Beach." He was turned
down, he said, because the Navy had heard
he was going to "end the world" in the
film.
That wasn't his only brush with the Navy.
The ne.xt one came when he was making
The Caine Mutiny." The Navy refused to
cooperate.
"They said there had never been a mutiny
in the U.S. Navy. They said there never had
been a Captain Quigg. Nowadays, everybody
who has been in the Navy is certain
that Quigg was his commanding officer,"
Kramer said.
Kramer refused to give up and, after
considerable negotiation, the Navy "gave
m; airplanes, aircraft carriers, everything
E. G. Harris Is Appointed
UCLA Fine Arts Director
HOLLYWOOD—Edmond G. Harris has
been named director of fine arts productions
at UCLA, it was announced by Norman
P. Miller, vice-chancellor for campus and
student affairs. He will oversee the largest
and most diversified university-based professional
cultural program in the nation, instituted
during the past 15 years by retiring
Frances L. Inglis.
Harris has served since 1962 as public
relations officer for the department he now
heads. His background in the arts is extensive.
He is a concert pianist, a creative director
of several advertising agencies on the
East and West coasts and formerly was
editorial supervisor for the Angel Records
division of Capitol Records. In his job, he
coordinates programs presented by the departments
of music, theatre, arts and dance
and is responsible for the vast public film
program on the campus.
Theatre Is Planned in SC
GARDENA, CALIF.—A motion picture
theatre is one of the many structures involved
in plans for a $5,000,000 neighborhood
shopping center on Redondo Beach
Boulevard. The proposed complex was described
at a recent press conference held
by Gerald Kobayashi, secretary-treasurer of
Patra Development.
Donn Davison Completes
Filming of 'Ride Again'
ATLANTA— "We are out of the woods
and. at long last, free of the bad luck that
has plagued us," said Donn Davison, president
of Lion Dog Films, as he announced
that editing and scoring of his latest production,
"Ride Again," has been completed.
"It's a good feeling and I can smile
again," he added with a smile.
Target date for release of the film August
10 and, as usual with Lion Dog Films, it
will be backed with an extensive advertising
and promotion campaign.
It will be recalled that production had to
be stopped on "Ride Again" earlier this year
when one of the stars, Valerie Lipsey, received
injuries while shooting on location
in the Grand Bahamas.
Sharing starring honors with Miss Lipsey
are Alan Davis and Ashley Brooke. Adapted
from an original story by Davison, the
screen script is by Barbara Morris Davison,
who has numerous television credits, including
"Mission Impossible." Her poetry and
stories have been published in leading magazines
and more recently she did the script
for "Shantytown Honeymoon." another
Lion Dog production, now in release in
worldwide distribution and turning in hefty
. . . just anything I asked. They asked for
only one provision:
grosses.
Final scenes of "Ride Again" were completed
"That was that I would not say 'made
with the cooperation of the U.S. Navy.'
stateside in Charlotte and Atlanta
Can you imagine anything crazier than and when Davison was asked about the
that?"
film's storyline, his reply was "it is a unique
These are the things that Kramer plans piece of film with a story that no one has
to include in his memoirs, he told a reporter,
"if I ever get around to writing them."
bothered to tell."
Commenting on the exploitation planned
for "Ride." Davison said: "It will be extensive
and will include four kinds of dayglo
paper, eight-page two-color tabloid heralds
and a new concept in trailers. In addition,
we will have a tour of the stars for
the premiere engagement.
Jack Hammett, 50, Dies;
S&E Circuitman 12 Years
CHARLOTTE—Jack E. Hammett, 50.
regional manager for Stewart & Everett
Theatres of Charlotte in the Concord-Kannapolis
area, died Thursday (5). He was
with Stewart & Everett 12 years.
Hammett played a minor role in "Preacherman."
a movie filmed on location in
North Carolina.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Claude
V. Hammett of Gaffney, S.C.; sons Scott,
employed in the Stewart & Everett Theatres
home office in Charlotte, and Jackie, Gaffnev.
'The Great Gatsby' Crew
Filming in Rhode Island
From New Englond Edition
NEWPORT, R. I. — Paramounfs "The
Great Gatsby," a David Merrick production,
has started location filming here.
The cast includes Robert Redford, Mia
Farrow, Karen Black, Lois Chiles, Bruce
Dcrn, Scott Wilson and Sam Waterston.
Some 400 Rhode Islanders are being used
for a "party" scene in adaptation of the F.
Scott Fitzgerald novel of the 1920s.
Associated Unveils
Cinema World Quad
From Eastern
Edition
PLEASANT HILLS, PA. — Cinema
World I, II, III and IV, the latest concept
movie theatres and completely automated,
in
with one projection booth for the four
theatres under a single roof, was opened by
Associated Theatres. Located on Route 51
between Brantwood and Clairton in Pleasant
Hills, the four-theatre complex is in
West Mifflin Borough.
With the opening of the quadplex. Associated
now has 75 screens in western Penn-
.sylvania, Ohio and New York.
A large common lobby and concession
area greets the customers as they enter
Cinema World. Each auditorium seats 350
and has its own decor and color scheme.
Cinema World is located in front of the
future mall to be built by U.S. Steel. Ten
firms, including National Theatre Supply,
which contributed to the building and outfitting
of Cinema World sponsored a fullpage
newspaper ad, with congratulations
also coming from lATSE Local 171.
Variety Ladies Raising
Charity Project Funds
ATLANTA — Under the presidency of
Mrs. Louise Bramblett, Atlanta's Filmrow
"Candy Lady," a name earned as head of
the candy department of Wil-Kin, Inc.,
Variety Women of Tent 21 is sponsoring
numerous parties as benefits for its favorite
charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Children.
June 30's entertainment was a bingo party
at the home of Reuben and Sara Arnold
in Sandy Springs. Assisting Mrs. Bramblett
were Sharron Harnell and Evelyn Koslow.
The bingo game was handled by Glenn Simonds
of American International Pictures
and Stewart Harnell, president of Harnell
Independent Productions, both former chief
barkers of the Atlanta Variety Club. Club
women prepared and served a bountiful
feast that preceded bingo.
Simonds set the ground rules of the game
and introduced Harnell, who did the calling
in his strong baritone voice. It was a fun
occasion and the attendants, limited to 100,
enjoyed themselves immensely. Many attractive
prizes were distributed to the bingo
winners; Reuben and Sara Arnold, the hosts,
won the "coverall" game for the top prize,
and original oil painting by Mildred Hatcher.
Arnold has been in the film industry as
a projectionist 40 years, presently employed
at Walter Reade's Atlanta Theatre. One of
his first jobs was at the Empire Theatre,
owned by the late Alpha Fowler sr., and he
also was associated with Louie Bach, who
owner a circuit of theatres in Atlanta, and
Bill Murray, who owned and operated the
downtown Rialto Theatre and later expanded
his circuit by building suburban theatres.
Arnold's longest tenure, however, was 15
years as operator at the Piedmont Drive-
operated by Dixie Drive-In Theatres Co.,
in,
which was sold and replaced by Arlan's
Department Store.
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CHARLOTTE
y^aher Thomas, Galaxy Films salesman,
is vacationing in Europe, where he will
look in on London, Paris. Brussells and
Amsterdam . employees at Galaxy
Films are Pat Hayes, bookkeeper, and Mike
McElveen, salesman. Mike is the son-in-law
of WOMPI president Clara Finlayson of
Piedmont Promotions and husband of Janet
McElveen of Cinemation Industries.
Funeral services were held Friday (6) for
Mrs. Pauline Hardin Griffith, formerly
executive secretary for TTieatre Owners of
North and South Carolina. Our sympathy is
extended to her son John H. Griffith of
Long Island. N.Y. and her sister Mrs. Ruth
Cockrill of Charlotte.
When Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
Awards Day was held recently, the Charlotte
WOMPI Club received a certificate
of appreciation for services voluntarily given
in waiting on trade in the hospital coffee
shop.
Memphis City Board Wants
Age Limit Lowered to 16
MEMPHIS—Emboldened by the latest
U.S. Supreme Court decision on pornography,
the Memphis Board of Review voted
7-0 to ask Frierson Graves, city attorney,
to propose to the city council an ordinance
change which would lower the age from
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Guidance suggested) movies without
a parent or guardian.
Whether or not the city council, which
has 13 members, will vote to lower the
age remains to be seen.
The Board of Review vote came after Las
Savell. chairman, said, "We are looking like
villains to the public for trying to do what
the parents should do. We are not interested
in censoring— just in giving a label for parents."
The Board of Review screens only PGrated
movies. If, in the opinion of board
members, they do not meet city standards
on obscenity, the theatre operators have a
choice of cutting out offending scenes or
restricting the picture to those 18 or older.
During June, the board screened 22 PG
movies and ruled 12 as offensive, mostly
because of bad language.
Mayor Wyeth Chandler has nominated,
for city council approval Tuesday (24), a
new member of the Board of Review. She
is Mrs. Stanley H. Lazar, wife of the owner
of a wholesale liquor house. Mrs. Lazar
would replace Mrs. P. R. Walker, who was
dropped by the board for failure to attend
movies or review pictures.
Int'l Theatres Unlimited
Opens Winston-Salem Ritz
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Ritz
Theatre has been reopened by its new owner.
International Theatres Unlimited, an
eight-month-old Atlanta^based circuit. First
showing at the relighted Ritz was "Farewell,
Uncle Tom."
The theatre is open from 2 to 11 p.m.
daily, with special late shows after regular
hours on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Jesse Mayo, operations manager for the
circuit, told the Winston-Salem Journal:
"We reviewed the location and decided
there was defintely room for the theatre
in the Winston-Salem movie market and
that there is a clientele."
Mayo also told the Journal that the new
owners acquired the Ritz through the North
Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. Originally,
the Ritz was owned by the Lincoln Winston-
Salem Corp. and operated by the Bijou
Amusement Circuit, which closed the last
theatre in its operations in mid-May. The
Ritz itself was closed about the first of
May.
Mayo said International Theatres Unlimited
plans to do some redecorating later
at the Ritz and may install fully automated
projectors.
Frank Thomas, who is managing the 500-
seat theatre for the circuit, said a variety
of reruns and some new movies will be
shown, with most bookings aimed at black
audiences.
"We see that as the potential of the area,"
Mavo said.
Sneak Previews Taper Moon'
H.\RTFORD — Paramount's "Paper
Moon" was sneak previewed on a recent
Friday night at the Keppner-Tarantul Burnside
and General Cinema Corp. Cinema I.
'Touch of Class' 400
In Memphis Opening
MEMPHIS—"A Touch of Class" led first
runs here for the second week with four
times average business at the Park Theatre.
The Malco, with "Shaft in Africa" on its
screen for the first week grossed 300; so did
"Paper Moon." bowing at Plaza I. "Live
and Let Die" at Loews' built up a solid 250
initial week and no doubt will go on to a
run that could see several subsequent weeks
exceed the first in grossing percentage.
(Average Is 100)
Crosstown The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
6th wk 100
Guild The Discreet Chorm of the Bourgeoisie
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 75
Loews' Live and Let Die (UA) 250
Malco Shoft in Africa (MGM) 300
Memphian Last Tango in Paris (UA), 7th wk ..100
A Touch of Class (Emb), 2nd wk 400
Park
Plaza I— Paper Moon (Para) 300
Plaza II—The Lost of Sheila (WB) 200
Studio—The Cheerleaders (Cinemation) 110
'Shaft in Africa' 700
At New Orleans Orpheum
NEW ORLEANS — "Shaft in Africa,"
second week at the Orpheum Theatre,
topped all grossers in the report week with
a sterling 700. Deadlocked for second were
"Scarecrow," third week at Cine Royale,
and "Last Tango." eighth week, Trans-Lux
Cinerama. "The Day of the Jackal," forced
to evacuate the Joy Theatre to make way
for "Jesus Christ Superstar." rated 300.
Cine Royale Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk 500
Joy—The Day of the Jackal (Univ), 5th wk ....300
Orpheum Shaft in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk ....700
Robert E Lee Emperor of the North
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 400
Trans-Lux Cineroma Last Tango in Paris
(UA), 8th wk 500
'White Lightning' Record
Breaker in Benton, Ark.
BENTON. ARK. — "White Lightning,"
starring Burt Reynolds, rolled
up the biggest
first-week gross in the 52-year history of
the local Royal Theatre, following its
Wednesday, June 27, debut.
Made as a Levy-Gardner-Laven presentation.
"White Lightning" was filmed on
location in the Little Rock area of Arkansas
and in Benton. Arthur Gardner and Jules V.
Levy produced and Joseph Sargent directed
from a screenplay by Willian Norton. The
picture is a United Artists release.
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'Lady Ice' Premiere
At Miami Beach
MIAMI — "Lady Ice." a Tomorrow Enlertainment
production, made its world debut
at the Miami Beach Byron Theatre Friday
(13) and opened simultaneously
throughout this area on a regular basis.
Premiere activities centered around the
many Miami-based groups who participated
in the filming. Executives of Bacardi Imports.
Inc.. whose building was used as an
important background for the film's plot,
hosted a pre-premiere cocktail party for the
area's dignitaries, press, radio and TV personalities.
On hand. too. were the seven "Lady Ice"
girls selected in a contest sponsored by radio
station WQ.AM and some of the area's
city officials, who were introduced in a
stage presentation emceed by Ron St. John
of WQAM.
A highlight of the campaign for the premiere
was the "How Well Do You Know
Miami?" contest, which challenged contestants
to identify scenes of the film taken
against area backgrounds. A premiere night
motorcade to the Byron Theatre featured
the "Lady Ice" girls wearing simulated
diamonds furnished by the "Fabulous
Fakes" jewelry stores.
The picture stars Donald Sutherland. Jennifer
O'Neill. Robert Duvall. Patrick Magee
and the new character actor discovery Buffv
Dee.
'Salty' Feature Could Be
Pilot for TV Film Series
MIAMI—This area of Florida has a fealure
film under way in its backyard, maybe
even a long-range TV series. John Huddy
of the Miami Herald pointed out Saturday
(14).
Producer Stanley Colbert of Mini-Films,
Inc.. of Fort Lauderdale and head of production
for the Ivan Tors Studios during the
"Flipper" glory days, told Huddy that "Salty."
a family film about a sea lion, was beginning
production on Key Biscayne. The
film stars Nina Foch. Clint Howard. Mark
Slade and Linda Scruggs. Colbert is the producer.
Ricou Browning will direct and Generex
Films of New York is backing the
project. Shooting will take place around the
Royal Biscayne Hotel on Key Biscayne, on
the island itself and South Miami.
Colbert and Browning returned, shortly
before the filming start, from Los Angeles
and negotiations with 20th Century-Fox and
MGM Pictures. It is expected that a TV
deal with one of the two major distributors
will be announced soon.
The feature film will serve as the pilot,
with the series a spinoff. Colbert has said
that if the series is handled well (and he
thinks it will be), it could run five or six
years.
PEABODY, MASS.—The West Peabody
Twin cinemas ran a combination screenstage
show on a recent Friday night (Cinema
1).
MIAMI
phe current nostalgia for the ly40s and
1950s won't catch the Florida Gold
Coast short. Two of the best-known musical
stars of that era are right here and in practice—
tenor Frank Parker and organist Ethel
Smith. Parker, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bradley in the Keystone Islands, is said to
be house-hunting for the purpose of settling
in the area. Ethel has been settled in her
Palm Beach penthouse on Worth Avenue
about a year. She introduced "Tico Tico"
in 1947 in the Esther Williams-Red Skelton
movie "Bathing Beauty." Parker who
brought "Arrividerci Roma" from Italy, is
retired but keeps his voice in
shape.
Gene Hackman, currently filming "Zandy's
Bride" on location in California's Big
Sur with Liv Ullmann, will be in the Florida
Keys this fall to make "The Dark Tower,"
a private-eye story. Both are for Warner
Bros., which also made his current "Scarecrow"
. . . Talent agent Beverly McDermott
predicted that "The Zodiac Murders" will
go before the cameras in Florida this month.
Film star Sidney Poitier, a close friend
of Prime Minister Lynden Pindling of the
Bahamas, was among distinguished guests
in Nassau for parties and ceremonies connected
with the Islands gaining their independence.
The future king of England,
Prince Charles, officiated at the ceremonies.
"That court decision is the last straw,"
actor Steve Sipek of Tarzan movie fame,
declared after a Metro court had ordered
him to remove his pet lion Sampson and
tigress
Delilah from his Miami home. Sipek,
in fact, was so upset over the decision that
he has decided to leave Miami with his pets
and move to a ten-acre plot he recently
purchased four miles east of Lion Country
Safari on State Road 80. However, he has
a little time; he was given until November
son and Delilah sleep in two bunk beds in
the actor's bedroom and he has bought a
color TV for them because they refused to
watch his older black and white set. Sipek
pleaded with Judge Nesbitt to be allowed
to keep his beloved pets, claiming that they
will die without him and that he could not
be separated from them. But the judge was
firm, declaring he could not be concerned
with Sipek's "empathy with his lion and
tiger": he did not mean to be harsh, but
Sampson and Delilah would have to be
moved somewhere to protect the community.
In a feature article and picture spread
about Frances Wolfson. wife of Mitchell
Wolfson. president of Wometco Enterprises,
Terry Johnson King, Lifestyle editor of the
Miami News, points out that Mrs. Wolfson's
exquisite Chinese paintings have been received
graciously by the Orient. In fact. Mrs.
Wolfson and her works of art became so
widely discussed and praised on a recent
tour of the Far East that one critic declared.
"The lady has accomplished far more
in international relations than ping pong
ever could." The excellence of Mrs. Wolfson's
work has crossed all political barriers
and she is receiving praise from the Communist
press as well as the "friendly" Far
Eastern press.
Mrs. Wolfson has sold enough of her own
works of art to finance 72 art scholarships
and she had only been in the oriental theme
four years. She learned to speak Mandarin
with a southern accent from Madame Chu,
who teaches at Miami-Dad Community College:
she absorbs all she can relating to
Oriental philosophy and belief: she docs
Chinese painting all day from Tuesday
through Friday each week with her teachers
—Mr. and Mrs. Chow—and then practices
on Mondays and weekends to perfect the
techniques she has been taught.
Her rewards? The Frances Wolfson art
scholarship fund is one: the works are
mostly in the S500 to $3,000 range, which
has provided funds for many a budding
artist at Miami-Dade, University of Miami
and University of North Carolina. And, in
connection with the tour she recently finished
to Hong Kong. Singapore. Dalat,
Saigon and other cities of the Far East, she
is gratified by the knowledge that she has
spread good feeling
for her country.
Ansonia, Conn., Dualer
Opens in Mall Center
From New England Edition
ANSONIA, CONN.—Franklin E. Ferguson
and associates have opened the newly
constructed Cine Mall I-II in the Ansonia
Shopping Mall. Each auditorium contains
200 seats.
Initial attractions were Paramount's
1 to have the 400-pound lion and stillgrowing
tigress (already 200 pounds) out
of his home at 15341 Northwest 32nd Ave.
"Charlotte's Web." in Cinema I, and the
(we give the address for the benefit of timorous
industry readers, who may wish to tiptoe
around the area). Judge Alfred Nesbitt
same distributor's "Save the Tiger," in Cinema
II.
Manager is Jay Steinberg, formerly in a
said the animals represent a danger to other
similar capacity at the Cheshire Cinema,
citizens, particularly the neighbors. Samp-
Cheshire.
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NEW ORLEANS
Farline Dupuis of Blue Ribbon Pictures
was really surprised for her birthday
—her family and friends hosted a party for
her at the Marriott Hotel in the cocktail
Another Hollywood movie company is in
town. Robert Poo re of Hollywood is here
lining up prospects for possible jobs in a
United World production tentatively titled
"Five Days Till Seven" . to hear
that Irene Mexic, Gulf States Theatres and
Star Advertising, is in Hotel Dieu for
tests.
New features: "Jesus Christ Superstar,"
Joy Theatre; a double bill of Mae West
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films. "She Done Him Wrong" and "My
Little Chickadee." at the Toulouse Theatre.
Ron Pabst of Blue Ribbon Pictures is
busy setting up "Santee." a Crown Inter-
lounge, where her cousins, who have a
national release, in the New Orleans territory.
musical group, are playing . . . Johnny
Roberts of the Civic Theatre feted his wife
Irma on her birthday at dinner at the Monteleone
Supper Club.
New Holiday Cinema
For Bristol Tenn.
BRISTOL. TENN.—An utramodern theatre
will be constructed here on Volunteer
Parkway for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Curtin
jr. of Bristol, owner-operators. This theatre
will be known as the New Holiday Cinema
and will open in September.
The theatre will be affiliated with the
New Holiday circuit of United Marketing
& Development, Inc.. Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., -based motion picture theatre development
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theatre equipment on the market.
United Marketing & Development. Inc..
is consultant to the Curtins. The staff of
UM&D has developed many theatres
throughout the U.S. during the last five
years and also distributes
films.
Curtin. son of the late Thomas Curtin
sr.. a former mayor of Bristol, is a professional
juggler with Holiday on Ice and has
performed all over the world and on U.S.
TV. including the Ed Sullivan Show. Curtin
plans to develop several similar theatres
in nearby areas and has retained UM&D
as his consultants for these theatres.
United Marketing & Development recently
acquired for distribution "The Gardener."
a film shot under the banner of KKI
Films. Inc.. in Puerto Rico. Starring Rita
Gam. Katherine Houghton and Joe Dallesandro.
the film is scheduled for an .August
release.
Horse Promotes 'Cahill"
From North Central
Edition
MILWAUKEE—A live horse greeted
surprised moviegoers as they entered the
lobby of the UA Cinema I and II June 27,
opening day of the John Wayne starrer,
"Cahill, United States Marshal." Manager
Doreen Sherd outfitted a couple of the
ushers in cowboy gear, along with sandwich
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Texas Obscenity Law
Challenged in Suit
DALLAS — Associated Theatres. Inc..
filed suit in federal court Thursday (12)
to challenge this state's obscenity law in
the light of the June 21 U.S. Supreme
Court decision on that subject.
Owner of three Dallas adult movie
houses, Associated Theatres filed the suit
against Frank Dyson, Dallas police chief,
two city police officers and Robert Cole.
justice of the peace.
The suit petitions the federal court to
stop police from seizing all prints of "The
Devil in Miss Jones," so the theatres can
stay in operation while awaiting trial on
obscenity charges filed by the city after
police took the first print of the film May
29 from the Lido Theatre.
Since then, the Associated Theatres' suit
charges, police have taken all the film's
prints, "which is tantamount to closing their
business without a trial."
Mike Aranson. attorney for the circuit,
told Rena Pederson, Dallas Morning News
reporter, that the theatre group is asking
for an injunction until the constitutionality
of the state law can be considered. He
said new Supreme Court interpretations
require state obscenity statutes to be specific
to be valid.
"The Texas statute is too vague and
broad to be legal," he said. "It is in violation
of free speech and press, search and seizure,
self incrimination and due process provisions
of the First, Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth
amendments."
He said the suit also will challenge provisions
in state law allowing the multiple
seizures.
Fort Worth DA to Keep
Pressure on Pornography
FORT WORTH—Tim Curry, district
attorney,
said he intends to continue his
crackdown against X-rated films.
He said that he expects the newly empaneled
Tarrant County grand jury to return
at least one indictment against owners
cf theatres which show X-rated films.
The DA stated that if one indictment is
secured this summer, a trial will be scheduled
during the fall. Curry said that it
would help determine local standards regarding
obscenity. This will put the DA's
staffers in a position to know how far they
should go in fighting commercialized obscenity.
For the present, Curry said his staff and
local police will concentrate on obscene
films and then, when they are in a position
to do so, they will expand their activities
into other fields of pornography.
The DA said that local police view films
every week and if an officer considers a
film obscene he will contact the DA's office.
The DA's office and the police then
work together in considering the steps to
take.
The recent U. S. .Supreme Court decision
said that local standards, not those of the
entire nation, should determine whether d
film is obscene.
The local DA said that he would join
other prosecutors in urging the Legislature
to overhaul the definition of obscenity in
the new state penal code.
MGM Publicist Baldridge
Heads Joycee Fund Board
TULSA—Tom Wood Baldridge. a field
press representative for Mctro-Goldwyn-
Mayer. was elected board chairman of the
Jaycee War Memorial Fund Saturday (14).
The fund is a trust with more than $1,000.-
000 in saleable assets, having as its purpose
the educational and patriotic training of
young men and women.
The Jaycee War Memorial Building complex
in Boulder Park in this city houses the
U.S. Jaycees national headquarters and
several commercial tenants.
Baldridge. founder of the fund and a
former director of Winchester's Shenandoah
.-Xpple Blossom Festival, was first president
of the Virginia Jaycees and is a past vicepresident
of the U.S. Jaycees. In February
he took part in dedication of a new $800.-
000 wing to the War Memorial complex.
'Church Street Cruisers'
On Schedule in Galveston
GALVESTON — The film being shot
here. "Church Street Cruisers." is proceeding
on schedule despite a setback when one
of the stars of the film. Ed Bernard, was
stricken with pneumonia in Los Angeles.
Bernard plays the role of Mr. Kool. the
policeman who is killed in the movie.
Producer Bob Rosen has been
rescheduling
scenes around Bernard during his
illness.
The film's executive producer arrived
here after appearing in Houston for the
opening of his latest film. "The Neptune
Factor."
Script supervisor of "Church Street Cruisers"
is Cinnie Troupe, the daughter of Bobby
Troupe and Julie London. Eddie Kafafian
is assistant producer of the film.
Industry Must Get Out
And Sell Its Product
Dallas— "The film indastrj' must go
out and sell its product to the public,"
producer Sandy Howard told William
A. Payne, amusements editor of the
Dallas News, while in town to promote
his
"The Neptune Factor." "And
there's only one way to do this properly—
by traveling to meet the public
through whatever media is available.
"Too many producers sit back and
think they are doing the public a favor
by taking their money at the boxoffice.
We in the industry owe it to the public
to give them good pictures and then
work hard to publicize this product.
There are too few really entertaining
pictures and we are not selling what
we have."
Screen Nudity Shield
Law Passes in Dallas
D.-XLLAS—Dallas drive-in theatres must
block their screens from public streets if
they show films depicting nudity. They have
until September I to comply.
That's what is required by the city ordinance
passed unanimously .Monday (2) by
the city council. Alex Bickley, city attorney,
asked for such an ordinance after
receiving complaints about adult movies
being shown with no attempt to screen them
from adjacent streets.
Following passage of the ordinance.
Bickley declared that it will be applied to
outdoor theatres showing R-rated films,
as well as those screening X pictures. The
city attorney admitted that the city could
not dictate how owners of drive-ins would
block off the movies and said he could
only warn them that compliance with the
ordinance will be enforced rigidly.
Two of the council members, despite the
unanimous vote for the ordinance, forecast
possible trouble if theatres resorted to
the cheapest means possible to shield the
pictures.
"I've seen some of these drive-ins with
high fences made of corrugated steel," commented
councilman Pete Aguirre. "It is
just about the most unsightly thing possible."
.Mrs. Adelene Harrison, another council
member, was quoted by the Dallas Mornings
News: ""Vou just wait until the residents
around these theatres see those sheet metal
walls stacked up. Then you'll really hear
some complaints."
In deciding that the ordinance should
become effective September 1. the council
determined that it would work with the
city building inspector on proper requirements
for covering the screen.
El Reno, Okla., Centre
Updated and Renamed
EL RENO, OKLA.—After 11 weeks of
remodeling, this town's former Centre Theatre
was reopened as the Cinema. Total cost
of the renovation was estimated at S.'^O.OOO
by co-manager Mrs. Curtis Bullington.
A remodeled front, new marquee, new
nameplate. new concession area and new
carpeting are among the improvements
which first catch the eye of a customer
now. But the Cinema also has new vinyl
wallpaper on the foyer walls, a new ticket
booth located on the north side of the lobby
entrance, new restrooms. new screen and
stage curtains. New seating also has been
installed in the auditorium, which now has
burlap on the walls for acoustical purposes,
new carpeting and refrigerated air throughout
the building. New booth equipment was
added, too.
As Mrs. Bullington tol dthe El Reno Tribune,
"All our operators have to do now is
put the reel on and change it when the
hour is up."
Contractor for the renovation was Marshall
Young of Cleburne, Tex.
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DALLAS
ing the week: Billie Creagh of the Corral
Drive-In, Breckenridge; Bill Rau, Alamo Popular Tent 17 Buifet
Booking Service, San Antonio; and, at the
And Bingo Friday (27)
Ind-Ex Booking Office, Howard Higel from
Jerry Kamprath, whose appointment as sales
Dallas—Variety Tent 17, which had
Kerrvilie, Cranfil Cox of Gilmer, Gordon
manager for the local office of Goldstone
Films was announced in this column
last year (attracting 200 barkers, their
such a successful buffet-bingo party
Davidson of Coleman and Dwain Gates of
Azle.
last week, really is coming back home. He
wives and guests), is repeating this
was in independent film distribution in Dallas
from 1966 to 1969, going from here to open house at American International Pic-
in the Grand Ballroom of the Adolphus
Following the successful and enjoyable calendar feature F"ridaj evening (27)
San Francisco as sales manager for United tures' new offices Friday evening (13), exchange
manager Don Grierson drove to "Come early and enjoy the cash bar,
Hotel.
Artists Picture. From Frisco, he moved to
Lx)s Angeles as branch manager for National
General Pictures; then he became end.
open all evening," said Dick Empey,
Fort Worth to visit his family for the week-
which will open at 7:15 and remain
sales manager for Lester Traynor Productions,
also in LA. Welcome Congratulations to
chairman for the event. "A delicious
back to Texas,
Mr. and Mrs. Norman buffet dinner awaits you starting at
Pender, Rex Theatre, Jal, N.M.. whose
Jerry!
7:45 and this will be followed by
daughter Lonna Ree Pender has nearly bingo. The first two games are free!"
Dixie Lusk, daughter of Mary and Jim doubled her weight since her recent birth. Tickets are $7 per person or $12 per
Crump, was married Thursday (12) to Kent Lonna Ree started out at 4 pounds; already, couple. Checks for tickets should be
Wilson, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Buist B. according to Norman, she's up to 6 pounds. sent at once to Variety headquarters:
Wilson of Mesquite. The Reverend Wilson,
1710 Jackson St., Suite 206, Dallas,
pastor of the first United Methodist Church
Paramount vacationers: Ed Gordon and
Tex. 75201. Wives and guests are
in Mesquite, officiated at the wedding
Pearl Morrison . understand that the
in
especially invited to attend.
the church's chapel. The young couple
Darren McGavin film, "Mother's Day,"
will
las, 75149. will
Dixie's parents are in the film
be released by Cinema industry—Jim
Crump owns of the
5 . . . "Day
a
Jackal" is in
distribution
a sixth week, while Denise Darcel, rated by Fort Worth critic
firm in Dallas and Mary Crump "Mary Poppins,"
is the
"Oklahoma Crude" and Jack Gordon as "one of the most beautiful
cashier at Starline Pictures.
"Scarecrow" are in a fourth week on local film stars ever to come out of France."
screens. "Emperor of the North" is in the reminisced at lunch at the Fort Worth Ramada
Inn Central with Mrs. John E. Ken-
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at ABC Interstate's Inwood Theatre. nedy over a Tarzan movie. That's where
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FORT WORTH
to lunch with Mrs. Kennedy
from the Dallas K.ing's Club in Hotel Adolphus,
where she's appearing. "1 love Texas,"
the singer-actress informed Gordon. "The
L. Woodall, director of publicity
J^. and People are beautiful—no phonics. The Texas
countryside also is beautiful."
advertismg for ABC Interstate Theatres
in Fort Worth, returned from a week's
vacation at the Playboy Plaza Hotel, Miami Peter Fonda Demonstrates
Beach—an ideal vacation spot, one might
say, for a bachelor who has no one to hamper
him by saying, "Oh, no you don't!" AUSTIN — Actor-director Peter Fonda
Techniques of Direction
Back at work, after the Florida hiatus. was at the University of Texas Wednesday
Woody prepared to greet youngsters anxious (18) for a workshop that could lead to a
series of such learning sessions led by professionals.
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"Tarzan and the Slave Girl." Mrs. Kennedy
then being actress
the first of the club's new fi.scal year
changed to One Carthay Plaza, PO Box and new
Judy Carson. Miss
president Glynna Farquhar wielded
the gavel for the first time. Delegates
Darcel is remembered best as the only female
star in "Battleground," with Gary
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convention
and alternates to the WOMPI International
Cooper and Burt Lancaster in "Vera Cruz"
(to be held in Kansas City) the
first week in September
and about a dozen other U.S. pictures. Although
Miss Darcel has another film role
were chosen at the
Filmrow was visited by several wellknown-but-seldom-seen-here
spends most
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to soon, she of the
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SAN ANTONIO
^rs. Frances Miller, mother of Robert E.
Miller, usher at the Woodlawn Theatre.
is subbing for Mrs. Frances Mooney. regular
ticket-taker at the Woodlawn. while
the latter is on a summer vacation trip.
Mrs. Miller also is a teacher, instructing at
the Ivanhoe Elementary School of the San
Antonio Independent School District.
Michael Dale Scoggins, a 6-poundor. arrived
Tuesday (10). His parents are Mr. and
tary to Tom Powers, city manager for Cinema
Arts Theatre.
Dawn Ch'crstreet
and her brother Kevin,
children of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Overstreet
of Houston are here visiting their grandmother
Mrs. Margie Overstreet, assistant
manager of the Woodlawn Theatre.
New marquee titles here: "Showdown."
Woodlawn and Aztec 3; "Deep Thnist,"
Texas, Josephine. Mission Twin and Town
Twin; "The Neptune Factor," Olmos and
"The Day of the
Century South 6 . . .
Jackal," longest running film in town, is in
a seventh week at the Wonder.
"Illicit Interlude" still is on the summer
film series at the Witte Museum, booked
for showings Friday (27) and Saturday (28).
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, "Illicit Interlude"
continues the series featuring early
films of international directors.
HOUSTON
been signed to play a role in "Leatherface."
a feature to be shot, starting this month, in
central Texas . . . Producer Sandy Howard
was here Monday (16) to promote his "The
Neptune Factor." starring Yvette Mimicux,
Ernest Borgnine and Ben Gazzara. The
film had a multiple Houston opening
Wednesday (18). Meanwhile. Howard's company
is in Galveston shooting "Church
Street Cruisers" with a black cast.
The Museum of Fine Arts is presenting
a summer film festival which runs Tuesday
through Saturday with admission free. Still
ahead for followers of the series are "Treasure
Island," Saturday (28); "The Lone Ranger,"
August 4; "Tarzan," August II; "Jack
and the Beanstalk," August 18, and "Mile-
Mrs. Dale Scoggins. his grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Shaenfield and Mr. and
Mrs. Dewey Damron. Sid is manager of the
Texas Theatre and his wife Vivian is secrestones
in Animation," August 25.
American Savings is
offering ABC Interstate
Theatres' movie tickets free with a
Tom Powers himself is great-uncle of a
$250 deposit .
new Houston titles:
baby boy born Monday (9). The new arrival
"Blume in Love." "Images" (Tower), "Hammer
of God" (Gulfway. Irvington, Market
in this case was Timothy Patrick jr., who
weighed 7 pounds and whose parents are
Street, Post Oak, Thunderbird and King
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Opiela. Grandparents
Center), "Two English Girls" (Alley) and
are Mrs. Mary Sanders. Mrs. Hilda Powers
"Uncle 'Vanya" (Alley).
and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Opiela. Bill Sanders,
assistant manager at the Josephine Theatre,
is the baby's nephew.
J^exico's popular film star Jorge Rivero
flew here to appear at the Granada and
Santa Rosa theatres for the premiere of his
latest film, "Indio" . . . "Santee," a new
western starring Glenn Ford, will premiere
here August I. The premiere will be handled
by Tercar Theatres and either Ford or costars
Dana Wynter and Jay Silverheels are
expected to attend.
Tamara Dobson, star of "Cleopatra
Jones." arrives in Houston Thursday (26)
on a promotioH'al visit in behalf of the film
Sicdow of Theatre Suburbia has
Gushing Editor Bill Jobe
Vouches for Pusser Film
GUSHING. OKLA.—Just prior to the
first local showing of Cinerama Releasing
Corp.'s "Walking Tall," Bill Jobe, editor of
the Gushing Daily Citizen, wrote his personal
recollections of Sheriff Buford Pus-
The St. Mary's University Family Film
Festival is being held each Friday evening ser, McNairy County, Tenn.. whose experiences
are the background for the explosive
for the next three weeks and featuring family
films in Moody Auditorium 101. "The film.
Red Balloon," "Steamboat Willie" and Jobe's timely article, which gave the feature
a whirlwind sendoff at the Gushing
"Shinbone Alley" are on the program.
Dunkin Theatre, a Video Independent Theatres
unit, was reprinted in Video's Around
ihe Circuit Bulletin and follows here, in
full:
A movie begins at the Dunkin on Wednesday
that I think is worth my getting the
old typewriter out from the mothballs.
That film is "Walking Tall."
This is a true story that involves people
that I have known for many years and many
that I knew for many years before their
violent
deaths.
It is a story about a young sheriff, Bu-
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Theatre building, including a plan for the
site. The 500-seat facility is to be available
for public meetings when not in use by the
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than $500,000 for the construction of the
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and quite suitable for the "dazzling lights
and showmanship" of not too many years
gone by. The site for the Little Theatre, as
proposed to the city council, would be land
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to take a look at the film for possible obscenity
as determined toy Oklahoma City
community standards. "Last Tango in Paris"
was slated for a Wednesday (18) debut at
the Plaza, one of the units of Oklahoma
City Theatres, which is managed by Farris
Shanbour. The latter told the Times he
would have no comment on the district
attorney's statement. Harris was quoted by
the Times as saying: "I don't know what
the movie is but I've heard it's not so good.
But we can prosecute it if the show it and
it's obscene."
In Oklahoma City on film business were
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Williams, Derby Drivein,
McLean, Te.\. The Derby represents
their first venture in exhibition and they
say they're really enjoying operation of the
drive-in. They plan to keep the airer open
later into the season than it has been operated
in
the past.
Also here on theatre chores were Dwight
Terry, Woodward-Lakeside and Terrytime
Drive-In, Woodward; "Andy" Anderson,
Riverside Drive-In, Norman; Everett Mahaney.
Suburban and Corral Drive-In, Guymon,
and Ellis and Ranger Drive-In, Perryton.
Mahaney said he's going to close the
Ellis in September for about a month for a
major overhauling job; he's also going to
put in refrigeration.
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son-in-law Don Gilbert wiht the theatres.
Dan recently had a heart attack but has
Vance Terry. Woodward
come back nicely . . .
Theatres, is regaining his strength
after a rough tussle with pneumonia .
Homer Jones. Rialto Theatre and Stadium
Drive-In. Alva, celebrated his
day—and it wasn't his 39th!
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Homer has
been in the movie business since 1918. His
son Johnny now handles most of the details
connected with daily and nightly operation
of the theatres but Homer's still in
there pitching all the time, too . . . John
McConnell reports that he soon will open
the other side of his dual theatre at Guymon.
He also keeps busy with several other
indoor and outdoor theatres he operates in
the Oklahoma City trade territory.
Variety Tent 22 of this city is going to
have a big victory celebration August 2 at
the Twin Hills Country Club. Cause for the
celebration was the $10,100 prize Tent 22
captured at the Variety International Convention
last spring in Dublin. Ireland, for
expanding its membership rolls the most of
any Variety tent in the world. Cocktails,
dancing and chuck wagon food are to be
part of the fun and all industry people are
invited. Wear anything that's comfortable
for an outdoor party.
New on OC screens: "Sleuth," Shepherd
Twins; "White Lightning," North Park;
"The Last American Hero." Apollo, Cinema
70, Winchester and Edmond Plaza;
"Last Tango in Paris," Plaza.
Gushing Editor Bill Jobe
Vouches for Pusser Film
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ford Pusser of McNairy County, Tenn.
On the south edge of McNairy County is
the Mississippi state line, about four miles
from where I was born, Corinth, Miss. And
on and near this state line for all my life
there have been wholesale murders, gambling,
prostitution, robbery, and vice of every
other kind known to the human race.
In the movie the area is referred to as
"The Strip" and leads one to believe it is
an area of the county seat, Selmer, but the
center of the corruption is
actually on that
state line and I never heard of it being called
the Strip.
The story in the movie centers around Buford
Pusser, who later became the sheriff
and vowed to clean up the crime. Buford
is a big. tough boy who I first knew when
he was trying to break into professional
wrestling. He was young, strong and tough
but lacked the coordination and flare for
the big time in the ring.
Buford was rolled for his money one
night in one of the dives and laler wont and
got it back ... the hard way.
He then went on a campaign to clean up
the county.
As sheriff he promised his wife never to
wear a gun, just
to carry a big stick. He did
use the stick on a lot of heads but went to
the gun after several attempts to kill him
were made by the organized crime that controlled
the area.
Buford was cut up. bombed, wrecked in
cars and, on more than one occasion, shot
many times. In one case he and his wife
were ambushed with machine guns. His wife
was killed, he was left for dead with about
nine machine gun slugs in him and a .38
bullet in the head for good measure.
Still he refused to die. He even ran away
from the hospital with one side of his jaw
completely shot away and ran his car
through one of the beer joints to kill part
of the mob that had killed his wife.
The movie is too violent for children, so
it's rated "R" and probably it's too rough
for some adults, but even in its violent,
explosive presentation on the screen it still
is less horrible than in real life.
This is a true story and most who know
say the movie follows the truth pretty close.
It really happened and it happened to people
that have different names in the movie
but people who bring back a lot of memories
to me. for I knew them, both the good
and bad.
Buford didn't really clean up the corruption
on the Tennessee-Mississippi state
line on Highway 45 but he ran off—and
killed off—enough of the big-time people,
men and women, to bring it down to a
level that what is now there is believable.
It is crime that should not be there but
probably no more than around most towns
and cities in our country.
What happened to Buford Pusser defies
comprehension by the average citizen but
it did happen and if you are entertained by
fast-moving, hard driving action, or like to
shed a tear or two in your emotional involvement
in the lives of your fellowman.
you'll want to see "Walking Tall."
And if you doubt that big time crime and
wholesale murder is a reality, you should
see "Walking Tall" whether or not you enjoy
violence on the screen.
Everywhere this movie has played it has
caused long lines to form, so go early.
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MINNEAPOLIS—-The Last of Sheilalooked
smart and sassy in a sparkling bow
at the Soulhdalc II Theatre, the strongest of
a trio of new arrivals. Its 300 made it not
only an impressive newcomer but almost
pushed it to the top of the list. Only "Last
Tango in Paris," which has been building
for the past two weeks, squeezed past "Sheila"
with a 310 in its tenth week at the
Academy. "The Friends of Eddie Coyle"
shuffled in with a light 100 at the State.
And "40 Carats," which had bowed with a
mere 90 at the World, ordinarily a "hot"
bo.xoffice house, showed up with only 80
in its second stanza. "The Day of the Jackal"
edged upward slightly at the Cooper,
notching a 260 in its seventh week. The
third fresh film, "Battle for the Planet of
the .'\pes." averaged an even 100 in a
15-theatre break. It was advertised as the
last chapter in the "Apes" series, the decision
to conclude the fantasies a wise one
judged by local response.
(Average Is 100)
Academy Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 10th wk .310
Cooper The Day of the Jockoi (Univ), 7th wk . .260
Gopher— Scarecrow (V/B), 3rd wk 1 50
Mann Poper Moon iParo), 4th wk 125
Multiple (15 theatres) Battle for the Plonet
of the Apes (20th-Fox) 100
Orpheum Live and Let Die (UA), 2nd wk 275
Park Tom Sawyer (UA), 3rd wk 270
Skyway Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ), 2nd wk 235
Skyway Emperor of the North (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 1 50
Southdale II The Lost of Sheila (WB) 300
State—The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para) 100
World 40 Carats (Col), 2nd wk 80
3-Screen Underskyer Gets
Green Light in Lincoln
LINCOLN— Construction plans and an
opening date for Davis Theatres of Nebraska's
three-screen mini-ozoner will be
forthcoming in approximately one month.
That word came from Lincoln attorney
Hyman Polsky, who represents the firm.
Polsky appeared before the city council in a
series of earlier meetings to obtain a special
permit for the corporation to construct and
operate the triple underskyer at Cornhusker
and Yolande.
This subsequently was granted, although
(as a city official later explained) it was
special-use permission only for a small section
of the total land. The majority already
was zoned for uses, including a drive-in.
The approval was delayed over a period
of weeks because of city traffic engineer
and city council concern about potential
traffic problems on the busy Cornhusker
Highway.
This addition will give Lincoln six openair
screens, the existing ones being Douglas
Theatre Co.'s S4th and O and Dubinsky
Brothers' Starview and West O.
Polsky, asked about ownership identity.
said they were Nebraskans who did not
want their names disclosed at this time.
He made it clear that the triple-mini drivein
will he "showing pictures to which a
man can take his family for an evening's
entertainment."
Complaint Charges Ozoner
With Unlawful Admissions
CENTER CITY, MINN.—The Chicago
County attorney's office here Friday (6)
filed a complaint against the co-owners of
a drive-in in Wyoming, Minn. The complaint
alleged the sale of tickets to minors to
"The Cheerleaders," an X-rated motion picture.
Robert Drummond and his daughter
Mary Jo Tesch volunteered to appear in
court at a later date to hear the complaint.
County Atty. Lynn Slattengren said.
According to Slattengren, Wyoming village
officers, sheriff's officers and highway
patrolmen went into the drive-in the nights
of June 22, 23 and 24, asking youngsters
their ages. The county attorney said that 22
counts are alleged in the complaint, with
that number of alleged violations—persons
between the ages of 14 and 17 selected
from the theatre crowd by the officers.
Slattengren said the charges followed
complaints from area parents that their
minor children were being allowed to see
X-rated movies at the Hub Drive-ln. He
added that the complaint was brought under
the state's obscenity law, which prohibits
the sale of tickets to exhibitions whore
nudity or explicit sexual conduct is shown.
Nebraska's Minimum Wage
Hike Effective Sept. 2
LINCOLN—A second letter from Nebraska
NATO to members of the exhibitor
organization advises that the Nebraska minimum
wage law isn't effective July 1 but,
rather, September 2. As state NATO president
Irwin Dubinsky explains it, LB 343.
raising the minimum wage in Nebraska, had
no emergency clause, so it can't be effective
until .September 2. All legislation without
such a clause is not enacted until 90
days after the legislature adjourns.
Dubinsky feels sure everyone was so relieved
to receive his second corrective June
letter that they will not be too annoyed to
find that the information on effective dates
was not right in the June 4 communication.
LB 343 raises the minimimi wage rate to
$1.40 an hour throughout Nebraska as of
September 2.
Bill Tillmans Charts
Hardtop in Faribault
FARIBAULT, MINN.—This community
of 16..S00, located some 3.5 miles south of
Minneapolis-St. Paul, shortly will have another
theatre. Bill Tillmans of Faribault has
leased space in the former Boe Building
(once the Ford garage) and plans to establish
a movie theatre with 252 seats. Tillmans,
who has yet to pick a name for the
showhouse, hopes to be in operation by
September 1.
This is Tillmans' first venture into theatre
ownership. For the past year he has
been general manager of the Paradise, Village
and drive-in theatres. Previously, he
was with Cinema Entertainment Corp. in
St. Cloud for five years.
Tillmans said he expects to use "the finest
pictures available." The theatre will utilize
about two-thirds of the main floor of the
building. It is to be equipped with American
Stellar chairs, with draperies by Econoplete.
The latest automated equipment— by Ballantyne—will
be used in the booth.
Minneapolis Theatre Supply is supplying
the equipment and doing the installation.
Stan McCulloch Film Distributing Co. will
do the booking.
is Interior design of the theatre being
done by David Medin of Northfield, Minn.
Tillmans said the motif will be "mod"
fashion, with red as the basic color. Remodeling
of the building has begun.
Marcus Theatres Building
LOOO-Seater at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH. WIS.—Ground was broken
June 26 for a twin hardtop to be built on
Highway 41 by Marcus Theatres Management
Co. Participating in the ground-breaking
ceremonies were Henry B. Toilette,
vice-president and general manager, Marcus
Theatres; Jack Schneider, city of Oshkosh
acting manager, and Bill Schmoldt, manager
of Marcus Theatres in Oshkosh.
Seating capacity of the two theatres will
total 1,000.
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Qontinuing the trend toward compact,
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shopping districts, the (Marcus) Southtown
Theatre became a triplex when two
smaller auditoriums, added alongside the
existing one, opened for business Wednesday
(II). Free, lighted parking; automatically
controlled air-conditioning, and comfortable,
spacious seating are among the
features listed in the newspaper advertising
which announced a first run of "Scarecrow"
at Southtown 2. a first run of "40 Carats"
at Southtown 3 and "Lost Horizon" in its
sixth week at Southtown 1. The triplex is
located on Highway 100 between National
and Oklahoma . . . Also Wednesday (II),
the new Spring Mall theatres, a triplex at
4200 South 76th St.. opened at 12 noon
with continuous performances of "Camelot."
"Mary Poppins" and "The Last of
Sheila." Seating capacities are 315, 426 and
607. The facility is operated by the same
group that runs the Mill Road Triplex (in
the Mill Road Shopping Center on the city's
far northwest side), the first triple-theatre
in this city . . . Still more to come! Wednesday
(25) Marcus' Skyway Cinema, already
operating as a duo, will add a third auditorium.
The triplex is located across from Mitchell
Field on South Howell Avenue.
The United Artists triplexes, Northridge
Movies and Southridge Movies, showed
"Bless the Beasts & Children" and "True
Grit," respectively, at free matinees Tuesday
(10). Ladies' day is every Tuesday
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Virgil Jones, JMG Film Co. division
manager, Chicago, has expressed satisfaction
with the successful world premiere in
Wisconsin of the film "Invasion of the Bee
Girls." At one time 65 prints of the movie
were in action in the Chicago-Milwaukee
area, with at least 35 theatres being located
in the Badger State. It is a particularly
strong drive-in picture, according to one
pleased exhibitor. "The Student Teachers"
and "Fly Me!" are other JMG-distributed
films now playing in the city's downtown
theatres.
is on a four-month leave of absence.
The Miner Theatre, Ladysmith, was used
by local Boy Scout Troop 45 to present a
benefit movie, "Sword of Lancelot." With
the money being raised destined to go toward
summer camp, a $1 donation was
asked from the theatre patrons.
Joe E. Brown, screen comedian who died
recently at 80, appeared in person in this
city on a number of occasions—at the Old
Wonderland Park in the '30s, in the stage
play "Harvey" in 1947, to be honored by a
VFW chapter in 1953, for an all-star baseball
game in 1955, to serve as emcee at an
awards dinner in 1957 and to appear at the
(old) Swan Theatre in 1962. He also did the
commentary for a film of the Schlitz Fourth
of July Circus Parade several years ago.
Steve Kaniewski, assistant manager at
Marcus" Palace Theatre, is managing a
"side tour to Milwaukee's best remaining
theatres" in connection with the three-day
convention of the Theatre Historical Society,
held in Chicago Friday (20) through
Sunday (22). The quick trip arranged for
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Monday (23) includes visits to the Centre
and Oriental theatres. The Centre, Steve
points out. was opened as the Warner Theatre
in 1931 and is considered to be one of
the 'very last movie palaces." The 2,100-
seat house with the Rapp & Rapp-style
grand draperies, art-deco lobby, art noveau
foyers and its baroque revival is still in
"truly fine shape" but is slated to be converted
into a twin theatre in September. The
Oriental, regarded as "the most beautiful
theatre in Milwaukee," opened in 1927 and
originally seated 2,500. It now is a historical
landmark, with its design consisting of authentic
reproductions from China. India,
Taiwan and Thailand. It recently was rebulbed
and its thousands of light bulbs illuminate
every niche and Buddha as in the
theatre's golden years. Time permitting,
there's also plans to visit the venerable
According to a post card from M. I. Badi
Pabst Theatre (now very seldom used) and
"Jay" Massoud. mailed at Oslo. Norway.
the Palace, which was opened in 1923. containing
2.100 seats and a very steep bal-
where he is vacationing with his family and
relatives, "I had a wonderful time in Paris!"
cony. The latter showhouse is due to be
Jay, manager of the UA Oriental Theatre,
demolished in September to make way for
a new hotel and office building. The 27-
rank. three-manual Kimball pipe organ at
the Centre still is in fairly good condition,
notes Steve, and it will be "open to everyone
attending, particularly organ buffs."
Harry Oliver, who won two Academy
Awards as an art director and who died
Wednesday (4). once worked in a print shop
in Eau Claire. He was a stagehand and later
property man at the Grand Opera House,
also in Eau Claire. He won his Oscars for
"Seventh Heaven" (1928) and "Street Angel"
(1929).
"I'm going to have to take a vacation to
recover from my vacation." the \J.\ Cinema
1 and 2 manager, Dorean Sherd, told
BoxoFFiCE on her return to this city. In the
company of Joyce Lindberg. manager of
the Southgate and who did all the driving
to Florida and back, the show business gals
spent two days at Disney World, visited
with retired showman Milt Harmon in Sarasota,
played the races at Daytona. took in
Cypress Gardens, then went on to New Orleans
for a nightclub tour in the French
Quarter; next to Memphis to gander at Elvis
Presley's mansion, and then returned home.
Joyce's .son Greg and his buddy Evans St.
Martin, both ushers at the Southgate. made
up the vacationing foursome.
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with executives at motion picture
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Mick Nichols' first film was the Osca:
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MINNEAPOLIS
pourth of July weather in
this territory was
beautiful—unless you were in exhibition.
Sunny and warm, summer at its finest
left business extremely selective, with Twin
Cities grosses comparatively better than
those outstate. with small communities for
the most part featuring traditional Independence
Day frolics and festivals. The
midweek holiday, it's felt, saved the cities'
grosses, since many citizens apparently felt
it wasn't worth the while to flee to lakes
and streams for the single day.
Will Ryan, who had handled theatre advertising
for many years for this city's newspapers
and who retired a couple of years
ago,
died.
The Variety Chib's annual golf tournament
has been set for September 21 at the
Minnesota Valley Country Club.
Carl Olson, United Artists Midwest division
manager, was here Tuesday through
Thursday (10-12) for routine branch business
... Pat Tessmer. Universal branch
biller. returned from a vacation jaunt to
Wausau, Wis. . . . Shanda Thomas. Paramount
branch secretary, and Gloria Voss,
Paramount cashier, took separate mini-holiday
hops to Omaha.
Mid-Continent Theatres held its annual
summer managers' meeting Monday and
Tuesday (9. 10) at the Oak Manor Hotel in
Fargo, N.D. Approximately 25 were in attendance.
The purpose of the gathering is to
analyze forthcoming product and discuss
how to merchandise it. Harry Greene is
general manager of the locally based organization.
Don Palmquist. 20th Century-Fox branch.
spent a vacation interlude hosting visiting
relatives from Denver.
Roy Smith, William H. Lange Distributing
Co. branch head, flew to Los Angeles
Thursday (12) on film business, winging
back a couple of days later.
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MEMPHIS — Operators of sex-oriented
movie theatres and book stores here are
waiting with considerable anxiety the next
move of the city government.
Mayor Wyeth Chandler, in view of the
U.S. Supreme Court ruling that pornography
may be decided on the basis of a community's
customs rather than on a national feeling,
discussed the matter with the city council.
It
was made clear by mayor and council
that they want action taken toward closing
up porno theatres and adult centers. It was
decided to give the attorney general a
chance to operate under existing state laws
and to confer with him about the situation.
If action is not forthcoming, council
members indicated a change in city laws.
At present, there are ordinances protecting
youngsters below 18 from pornography,
with a Board of Review to enforce the ordinances.
There is some question as to whether or
not the present Board of Review will want
to handle adult pornography, the mayor
said. He said it might be necessary to reestablish
a censor board. Memphis was notorious
for its censorship of movies, under
the late Lloyd T. Binford, prior to the death
of E. H. Crump, political boss, in 1955.
Binford censored Jessie James movies because
in his youth he had been the victim of
a train robber; censored Charlie Chaplin
movies because he said Chaplin was a "London
guttersnipe and a Communist," and
Ingrid Bergman movies because she left
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MOINES
Qentral Iowa theatres were plagued with a "speakers' bureau" (to provide speakers
heavy rains and windstorms during the on epilepsy for private and public groups),
June 30-Sunday (1) weekend. The Plantation
Drivein here was completely under water
and
policy
helping
which
to
will
bring
enable
about
all
a
high
change
school
in
students who are subject to seizures to have
for approximately three days and screens
were lost at several underskyers. including
the Carroll Drive-In, 360 Drive-In, Ames
Drive-In and the outdoor theatres at Newton
and Iowa Falls.
Dorothy Clark, an inspector at Universal,
recently spent some time in Iowa Methodist
Hospital undergoing tests.
Ralph Olson, Universal branch manager,
has returned to work on a part-time basis
after undergoing hand surgery. He still is
swathed in bandages but is doing fine.
George Catanzano, hardtop booker for
Central States, vacationed for two weeks,
during which time his brother from the
Boston area was a visitor . . . Ruth Riggs
of Central States" purchasing department
also vacationed for two weeks.
Ella Wright, secretary at Iowa Film depot,
recently was quite ill with pneumonia but
now is on the mend.
Filmrow visitors included John Rcntflc.
Rose Theatre, Audubon, and Art Downard.
who has the Webster and drive-in theatres
at Webster City.
Variety Club Tent IS and Variety Club
Women held a country-style picnic and
"beer blast" Thursday (12) at Riverview
Park shelter house, with prizes galore, along
with fun and games for everyone. New
officers of the Variety Club Women are:
president. Mrs. Harold Friedman; vice-president,
Mrs. Archie Winner; recording secretary,
Mrs. David Taffae; financial secretary,
Mrs. William Luftman, and treasurer,
Mrs. Jay Barmish. Thirteen new members
were welcomed to the club and, at the spring
luncheon. Ann Laughlin was presented with
the "Great Gal Award." Last month, a
beautiful and successful membership coffee
was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
David Taffae, with Ellen Noun and Ethel
Oberstein doing a great job and with Betty
Olson handling the publicity.
In a drive to inform the public about
epilepsy. Tent 15 has undertaken to assist
the Epilepsy Society of Area XI. Using the
slogan "Have a Heart, We Need Your
Help!", the project includes distribution of
a school alert kit to each fourth grade teacher
and all school nurses in the area; forming
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When you come to Waikiki,
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a choice as to whether or not they participate
fully in driver education. Also, a survey
will be conducted in our area on "Trend
in
Public Attitudes Toward Epilepsy."
Don Walls, general manager for Dubinsky-Fridley,
has been invited by Robert
Radnitz. producer of "Sounder" (20th-Fo.\)
and many other pictures, to vacation at his
home in Malibu. Calif. Don's wife and children
really are looking forward to the trip!
He also reports that the Dubinsky-Fridley
circuit had a midnight-till-dawn party for
all employees June 16. The party was held
at Roy Disney's property. Roy is the manager
of the Gala.\y Theatre here. A big
bonfire was built, steaks were cooked, there
was a sing-along and a great time was had
by all!
1600-Car Twin Under
Way on Wichita Site
f=rom Central Edition
WICHITA, KAS.—When Al McClure
and Woody Barritt opened the Westport
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 gone
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-ri.sc 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
doubled 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.
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LINCOLN
J^t the Plaza, Friday evening (6) was typically
busy; however, manager Jay Maness
reports one patron stood out in the
crowd at Cooper's new fourplex. This was
a visitor from the island of Cyprus, Lyssandros
Avraamides. who is news director for
the Cyprus Broadcasting Corp. Jays says
the visitor from the Mediterranean Sea island
took in "Paper Moon" after a tour of
the new exhibition facility (no translation
was necessary, since Avraamides spoke
English fluently). Later. Jay and Jean Maness
entertained the visitor at their apartment.
Others joining the group were Al
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Walt Jancke got a good report from his
physician when he had a monthly checkup
Thursday (12). Walt attended a performance
of "What the Butler Saw" at University
of Nebraska's Howell Theatre Friday
(6). He reports enjoying it but noted the
language was questionable at times and the
feminine cast members were more nude
than attired throughout most of the performance.
He made the comments, adding
that some patrons might have found the
play objectionable, as they might "Last
Tango in Paris." The Marlon Brando starr-
entered in a weekend show at Kirwin, Kas.,
and visited David's parents Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Livingston, who live at Mahaska.
The previous weekend the young couple
took three of their four horses to Kearney
and Minden horse shows. Dave reports one
is a baby filly, Sandy, just hitting the age
of three months. The little chestnut animal
is coming home with a good total tally of
show points to date, according to her young
owners.
Irwin Dubinsky and his son-in-law Jim
Rodenberg. attorney, returned Saturday (21)
after being out of town since Wednesday
(18). Accompanying the men as far as Des
Moines was Dubinsky's son Sarge. After
circuit business there, vice-president Sarge
Dubinsky returned to this city, while the
other two visited Dubinsky theatres in
Cedar Rapids. Davenport. Rock Island and
Moline. Arthur Lapin. Dubinsky's other
son-in-law and new circuit headquarters
WRITE-
staff member, and Mrs. Lapin spent the
Friday (13) weekend visiting friends in Kansas
City.
Michael Gaughan, district manager, reports
Cooper Theatres sta^f men in Omaha
have been busy with promotions for "The
Neptune Factor" and "Let the Good Times
Roll." Both have been done in coopieration
with Douglas Theatre Co. Omaha manager
Jerry Greeno, since "The Neptune Factor"
is showing at the Cinema Center as well as
er currently playing at the Admiral in
Schulter. Stuart manager, and Mrs. Schulter, Omaha has been booked for showing here the Cooper in Omaha. Gaughan says "Let
along with Norton Warner, manager of but no date has been set. Walt says the local the Good Times Roll" will open Wednesday
KLMS Radio, and Mrs. Warner. Jay said showing at the State or Cinema may be determined
(25) at Douglas' Q4 and 84th & Center
the government-sponsored
Nebraska's
stations such
ETV
as
facility
KOLN-TV
visitor
and
included
commercial
and KLMS
by the reception the film has in Drive-ln. plus Cooper's Dundee. The "Good
Omaha. To date, he notes, the pornographyconscious
city attorney and police in Oma-
with WOW Radio and a group of rock
Times" promotion included special tie-ins
Radio on his weekend schedule before continuing
ha apparently have not given this motion musicians lined up by Terry McAuliffe.
a tour of the U.S. The Plaza man-
Dundee manager. During a brief trip to
picture any special attention.
ager observed that occasion wrapped up a
Omaha by Sandy Howard, producer of "The
week of tours in general. A number of fifth Daryl Johnson, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Neptune Factor." Cooper city manager Don
and sixth grade summer school groups included
representative from Des Moines, visited local
Shane, Greeno and McAuliffe managed to
the Plaza on their field trip sched-
throughout
work in four TV interviews, four radio talk
industry members.
Douglas Theatre Co. vice-president David shows and news media interviews with the
ules the first July week, according
to Jay.
Livingston and his wife Mary Jo made it a World Herald and Gazette to keep the visiting
weekend of horse show participation and
producer busy.
family visiting Saturday (14) and Sunday Tom Orr, Lincoln High student, is a new
(15). The couple had some of their horses usher at the Cooper/ Lincoln . . . President
"Where Service makes
Irwin Dubinsky of
about
the family circuit appears
showing
enthusiastic the current of "This Is Cinerama" at his River a difference..."
Hills
Theatre in Des Moines. The house has
70mm projection equipment on which the
former three-screen Cinerama production
now can be shown via a single-lens technique.
Dennis Garrison, manager of the State,
reports that house's new attraction will be
the re-released "The Sound of Music," opening
Wednesday (25) after "Live and Let
Die" comes down from the marquee after
a month's run. Douglas 3 already is planning
its promotion for "Jesus Christ Superstar."
opening here in August. "40 Carats"
will open there late this month. "Fiddler on
the Roof" returned Wednesday (18), with
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four-track sterophonic sound for the first
time, as the film opened a week's run at
the Cooper/ Lincoln. Manager R mdy Hartman
reports "Let the Good Times Roll" is
scheduled at the suburban house the last
week of this month. Between good weather
(after the summer heat wave) and disappointing
response to "A Doll's House,"
Cooper/ Lincoln manager Hartman says
the staff used the spare time to do some
touching up of paint around the suburban
theatre.
Dollar Policy in Maiden
From New England Editicn
MALDFN, MA,SS.—The Granada twins.
Cinema I and Penthouse, are now charging
one dollar admission Monday and Tuesday
nights: $1.50, Wednesday and Thursday
nights, and two dollars, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday nights. The one dollar piilijy
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Xive and Let Die'
550 in Cincy First
CINCINNATI—Eight new products added
zest and excitement to the opening of
the summer season at first-run theatres.
Two of the four top gross precentages were
garnered by films from the new group:
"Live and Let Die." opening a multiple run.
ran up 550—the best mark of the week;
"Tom Sawyer," first week at the Valley
Theatre, grossed 400 and thereby matched
holdovers "Last Tango in Paris" and "Scarecrow"
in a dead heat for second place. "The
Day of the Jackal." sixth week at Skywalk
I. rated No. 3 with 300 during the report
period.
iAveroge Is 100)
Albee Shoft in Africo (MGM) 175
Ambassador— A Touch of Closs (Emb) 275
Carousel 1—40 Corots (Col) 275
Carousel 2 Godspell ,'Col), 6th wk 275
Grand Fox Style :SRi 125
International 70 Kenwood The Friends of
Eddie Coyle (Pora) 150
Multiple Live and Let Die (UA) 550
Place The Lost of Sheila (WB), 2nd wk 275
Skywalk I—The Day of the Jackal (WB),
6th wk 300
Skywalk 2 The Man Who Loved Cat Doncing
(MGM) 275
Studio Cinemos Last Tango in Paris (UA),
7th wk 400
Times Towne Cinema—Scorecrow (UA), 2nd wk. 400
Valley Tom Sawyer (UA) 400
•Super ny T.N.T.' 375
As Top Detroit Grosser
DETROIT — "Super Fly T. N. T."
claimed the top rung on the Detroit's Business
Barometer in this report week, opening
a two-theatre engagement with 375—well
ahead of the No. 2 and No. 3 pictures.
"Invisible Fists (225 at the Fox) and "Last
Tango in Paris" (190 at Studio 8). both
holdovers. Also in the upper bracket was
"The Day of the Jackal." 185 in a fourth
week at Americana L
Americano The Day of the Jockol (Univ),
4th wk 185
theatres
Eight
Paper Moon (Para) 110
15 theatres— Fists of Fury (NGP) 55
Four theotres
The Last Ten Days
Hitler:
wk (Para), 4th 70
Fox Invisible Fists iSR), 2nd wk 225
Nine theatres—Troder Horn iMGM) 50
Six theatres—High Ploins Drifter (Univ), 65
4th wk.
Studio 8 Lost Tongo in Paris UA), 8th wk 190
theatres— Man of the Year (Univ),
Three
2nd wk 75
12 theatres—Terminal Island SR) 70
Towne I The Effect of Gamma Rays on
Man-in-the-Moon Morigolds l20th-Fox), 6th wk. 90
Two theatres Coffy (AlP), 4th wk 150
Two theatres The flarrod Experiment (CRC),
3rd wk 90
Two theatres Super Fly T. N. T. (Poro) 375
Jesus Christ Superstar' 500
At Three Cleveland Theatres
CLEVELAND—"Jesus Christ Superstar"
led impressive newcomers to high percentage
ranges as customers flocked to theatre
boxoffices during the holiday week. Showing
at three theatres. "Jesus Christ Superstar"
posted a composite 500 grossing percentage,
"Live and Let Die" had 430 in
six theatres and "Paper Moon" scored 360
at five theatres. Still another first-week feature.
"Super Fly T. N. T." at the Continental
and Embassy, also climbed above the
300 marker to 315.
Cedor-Lee State of Siege (SR) 130
Colony Lost Tongo in Poris iUA), 10th wk 220
Continental. Embossv-Super Fly T. N. T. (Poro) 315
Five theatres The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing
(MGM) 175
Five theatres Poper Moon Poro) 360
theatres
Five
One Little Indian (BV) 130
Six theotres— Live ond Let Die ;UA) 430
Three theotres— Scorecrow WB) 250
Three theatres— Jesus Christ Superstar ..500
(Univ)
Three theatres Coffy AlP: 290
(Col), Three theotres—Godspell 2nd wk 250
Two theatres The Day of the Jackal, (Univ),
6th wk 135
World East World West Cries and Whispers
ISR), 4th wk 90
Boothmen's Exemption
Vetoed by Ohio House
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives
has refused to consider Senate
Bill 62. passed by the Ohio Senate and turned
down once by the Ohio House. This bill
would exempt motion picture projectionists
from criminal liability for exhibiting movies
which are obscene or harmful to minors.
The House vote to reconsider the bill was
five in favor and 85 against.
Condition of Print Ruins
Movie for Theatregoer
DETROIT—A complaint .ibout the condition
of a film print was the subject of a
recent letter written to the News" "Action
Line" editor by a reader signing as "J.N."
of Detroit. Said J.N.: "My friend and I
went to see the movie "Cabaret" at the Radio
City Theatre in Ferndale. The film was in
such poor shape that we couldn't enjoy it.
The songs had verses missing. The "Tomorrow
Belongs to Me' beergarden scene was
especially a farce. Why was the quality of
the film so bad?"
The Action Line editor answered; "'Films
aren't loverlier the second time around.
Flickers in the flick you saw were the result
of many screenings of the second round for
'Cabaret.' Seconds are big headaches for
theatres, since the first run often takes its
toll on the print, with cuts, repair splices
and broken sprockets.
Radio City manager Hunter told Action
Line 'Cabaret" was just a filler for a week
before the first run of "Live and Let Die.'
Suburban Detroit Theatres runs Radio City
and said managers have a standing order to
screen the print on the Wednesday a film
opens. If a print is really butchered, they can
ask the distributor for a newer one. Regular
manager Hunter was on vacation the week
you saw "Cabaret" and said. 'The only complaints
I heard were that lots of people
didn"t like the movie." The film industry
thought different and accorded it eight
Academy Awards earlier this year."
Erno-Ko to Add Three
Screens to Circuit
LORAIN. OHIO — Erno-Ko Cinemas,
headquartered at 12900 Lake Ave.. Cleveland,
has announced that three new movie
theatres will be opening soon in Lorain
County, two of them at the renovated Oakwood
Plaza Shopping Center here and the
other at the Ridgeville Shopping Center in
North Ridgeville.
The Oakwood Plaza theatres will be an
automated twin facility, with each auditorium
seating 400, according to Ernest
Konkoli, who heads the company. The dual
showhouse is being created by remodeling
existing buildings at the center. An early
fall opening is anticipated for the twin, to be
named Oakwood Cinema 1 and 2.
The North Ridgeville theatre also is being
built by remodeling an existing building. It
will have a 500-seat auditorium and is
scheduled to open in late August.
Erno-Ko presently operates six movie
houses in northern Ohio.
Akron Civic Theatre Is
Offering Film Festival
AKRON— The Akron Civic Theatre,
home of a legitimate repertory group, now
is competing with established film houses.
Moviegoers are being offered a "$1 Film
Festival," which features five top film reissues,
all to be shown on weekends.
Launching the project was "Hawaii." film
adaptation of the James Michener best-seller,
followed by "Thoroughly Modern Mille,"
starring Julie Andrews and Carol Channing.
Other outstanding motion pictures booked
are "Hello, Dolly!", "Bedknobs and
Broomsticks" and "Butterflies Are Free."
Showings are at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday
nights, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday
and Sunday.
The $1 admission price is in effect for all
family members. Parking is available at
O'Neil's. which provides direct access to the
theatre.
Boothman Jim Shuff Dies
After Six-Week Illness
AKRON—James A. Shuff, 59. a movie
projectionist in Akron and area theatres for
35 years, died Thursday (12) in St. Thomas
Hospital after a six-week illness. He formerly
worked at the old Colonial and other
downtown film houses, as well as hardtops
in Kent, Ravenna and Ellet and drive-ins
including Ascot and other locations.
Shuff was vice-president of Local 364 of
the lATSE.
He leaves his wife, two daughters, mother,
four sisters and four brothers.
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CLEVELAND
JJoward Higley, RKOStanley Warner city
manager, left Friday (13) for a few
weeks" vacation in Florida . . Jack Esseck.
.
formerly with Modern Theatres, recently
visited friends in the Film Building. In the
near future Jack plans to make Florida his
permanent home.
Mort Perlman, Cincinnati-based Columbia
sales representative, was in town the
week of Monday (9) . . Jules Livingston.
.
Columbia district manager, spent Tuesday
(10) through Thursday (12) in Chicago.
Variety Club Tent 6 held its seventh annual
"Night at the Races," a benefit for
Ohio Boys Town, Wednesday (11) at Northfield
Race Track. This year's attendance
was the largest ever for this event.
Laura DeMent, Universal secretary to
branch manager Jim Ryan, knew Friday
(13) would be a bad day for her and she
was correct! En route to work she was
awarded a $30 speeding ticket in a radar
zone. It served as a double blow, as Laura
had not done too well at Variety's "Night
at the Races."
Mel Maron, Group I Film sales repre-
sentative, paid a business visit to the city
Friday (13) . . . Geneva-on-the-Lake Theatre,
former burlesque house, soon may open
as an adult theatre showing X-rated films.
Bruce Steinhoff, Universal booker, returned
from a trip to Kansas City.
Fred Lentz, Armstrong Theatres, moved
his quarters but remained on the sixth floor
of the Film Building. Lentz now may be
found occupying the former office space
of Herb Horstemier.
Kenny Walter, Selected Films booker, became
the father of a baby girl. Kimberly.
June 27. That's the second girl for the Walters.
The girls in the Selected office insist
that, had the baby been a boy, Peter Fonda
Walter would have been his name.
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the unattractive plywood Friday (13) and
the elegant lobby of the Palace Theatre
once again may be seen. The Palace closed
its doors four years ago. Although there are
no immediate plans to reopen the theatre,
the removal of the plywood assuredly enhances
the Playhouse area. The Playhouse
Square Ass'n will continue to book parties
and civic events into the grand lobby. Presently,
the Palace showcases display movie
memorabilia collected by film buff VVeldon
A. Carpenter.
Charlie Pride, winner of three Grammy
awards, appeared at Blossom Music Center
Thursday (12). Pride recorded "The River
Song" for the motion picture "Tom Sawyer"
and was nominated for an Oscar for "All of
His Children" for the movie "Sometimes a
Great Notion." This was the country and
western music king's first visit to the city.
While here. Pride confided that he has sev-
eral movie roles under consideration
Actor, folksinger and guitarist Theodore
Bikel starred one night only Sunday (15)
at 7:30 p.m. at Musicarnival.
Shootout at Adult Cinema
Wounds Three, Kills One
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO—Gregg
Ebert.
25, manager of EUwest Stereo Theatre on
Market Street, was one of three persons
wounded by gunfire while a fourth was
shot fatally, in an early morning robbery. A
19-year-old suspect was held. Ebert was
listed in satisfactory condition at St. Elizabeth
Hospital with bullet wounds in his head
and upper left arm.
Police said two young men walked into
the manager's office and ordered Ebert and
three patrons to lie on the floor. The two
robbers first took an undetermined amount
of money from office cash drawers, then
turned and opened fire on the prostrate victims,
shooting each in the head. They reported
the pair apparently continued shooting
until their firearms were empty, then
walked calmly out of the theatre and north
on Market Street toward the downtown
district. About an hour later, police saw
two suspects but were able to catch only
one of them.
Warren Twin Debuts
WARREN. OHIO — The Warren Twin
Cinema, 2628 Elm Rd., has opened to the
public showing "The Harrad Experiment"
and "Walking Tall." A United General
Theatres franchise opreation, the cinema
is owned by Irving and Berkeley Froomkin.
Howard Froomkin is manager.
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SHOW BUSINESS IN
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When you come to Waikiki
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CINCINNATI
Joseph Alexander, who long h.i
ested in the welfare of loc
retired Sunday (15) as
division manager for
RKO-Stanley Warner,
owner of the Albee.
International 70 and
Kenwood. Alexander
has been in the theatre
business for over 45
years and will be
missed by all his
friends in the industry
Brunnetti
jr., son of Paramount's
office manager Jim Brunnetti, arrived
home Wednesday (4) after three years
spent in the Far East. He was a member of
the Peace Corps for two years, stationed
in Nepal, and spent the third year traveling
around the country.
Mary Walipe. Paramount clerk, has returned
from a vacation in Chicago and
Mary Fettig. 20th-Fox clerk, is back from
a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ben Hathaway, formerly with Zipp Film
Co., is the new operator of the Alps Drivein,
Vevay, Ind., formerly owned by Gene
Lutes, Louisville, Ky.
A preview of "Cleopatra Jones" was presented
at the Grard in a special midnight
showing Friday (13) for the benefit of the
Sickle Cell Fund, under the sponsorship of
WGIN Radio. Lamara Dobson, star of
"Cleopatra Jones." was here for the preview
and appearances on several TV shows and
press interviews.
Redstone's Showcase cinemas, which
opened recently, are located on the Springfield
Pike at the corner of Route 4 and
1-275, near the Tri-County Shopping Center.
The four theatres, all under one roof, are
beautifully landscaped and the parking lot
accommodates 1,400 cars. More ground is
available, if needed. The lobby has three
walls of glass, is decorated in white and
has blue carpeting. An elaborate modern
chandelier that features a Swedish smokedglass
shade overhangs a circular concession
stand located in the center area. Two huge
art panels are located in the right and left
wings of the lobby, accenting the blue color
scheme of the lobby. Cinemas 1 and 2 seat
SOLARC
850 each, while cinemas 3 and 4 seat 550.
.All have white Soundfold wall coverings.
The brown screen curtains complement the
brown vinyl-framed dark-green seats. There
is plenty of leg room between seat rows,
which are arranged so that every patron
has a full, clear view of the screen. Carpets
in the auditoriums continue the pattern csi.ihlishcd
in the lobby.
Cautious Action on 'Smut'
By Youngstown's Council
YOUNG.STOWN, OHIO — Despite
Mayor Jack C. Hunter's urging for fast
action on an antismut ordinance, the city
council, following a special summer meeting,
decided to hold two public hearings
before it votes on such legislation. It then
may decide to take the issue directly to the
voters in November.
One councilman, Jerry McNally, objected
to the delay, saying, "I would like to see
those operators put out of business immediately,
whether we're violating rights or
not," after others expressed doubt as to
the ordinance's legality.
The bill would ban adult theatres and
book stores located within 500 feet of a
church, school, library, playground, park
or private dwelling. It also would make it
illegal for minors to be admitted to such
places. Penalties would range from fines of
$50 to $500 and jail terms of up to six
months—or both— per day of offense.
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DETROIT
J^on Gottlieb, producer of "Motown 9000."
and Nate Levin, division manager.
JMG Film Co., followed through on the
excerpt screening of the film in the Plaza
Theatre in the Cleveland area and found
the movie was as enthusiastically received
there as it was in our town ... Ed Collins
of Premiere Releasing Corp. paid a visit to
Nate Levin to discuss plans for distribution
of the firm's new feature "The Manhandlers."
Dave Gonda, branch manager for Buena
Vista, is now out of the hospital following
serious surgery. He is getting about with
the help of walker or cane, all the result of
a recent accident. His predecessor Harold
Morrison, now retired, is recuperating from
throat surgery . . . Fred Bunkleman. district
manager, was in the local office a few days
ago.
Harold Phillips of the Sun Theatre, Grand
Ledge, is on the mend after surgery . . .
Also on the recovery list is Mrs. Walter
Goryl, wife of the ABC Michigan Theatres
booker, formerly with Mitchell Theatres.
Jack Thompson of Paramount and Mitch
Bloomfield of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have
just returned from "too-short" vacations.
The recent Variety outing was a huge success.
There were about 275 in attendance
and, for the first time, all 700 tickets for
the drawing for a new Buick were sold. It
was won by Bob Allison of Channel 2.
Kelly Theatre Service has moved its
offices to 13671 West II Mile Rd., Oak
Park, phone 548-8282. This building was
purchased by Kelly.
Marvin Clemens of Marine City is contemplating
and negotiating for the purchase
of the Mariner Theatre, which he managed
for Schulte Theatres for a number of years
Playhouse Theatre. Whitehall, is
being used solely by stock stage players.
Nellie Sawse, Co-Operative switchboard
girl for years before the firm's move to
suburbia, has found it advisable to retire
following two heart attacks.
Tina Slover visited Filmrow and the Dembek
offices in Dearborn.
COLUMBUS
priends of David Walsh, manager of
Loews" Arlington, are congratulating
him on winning the top award in the spring
showmanship contest among all Loews'
theatres. The award was given for showmanship
encompassing several attractions.
Walsh and his wife Florence will take a trip
to Europe, the award in the competition.
A. Bovim, who was manager of
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Loews' Ohio here from 1933 to 1944, was
a local visitor. He was accompanied by his
wife Kay. The Bovims now live in Sun Citv.
Fla.
"The Day of the Jackal" has been proving
to be a major bo.xoffice attraction in its run
at
University City Cinema. The film recently
completed eight weeks there.
Current and coming first runs here include
"The Hammer of God." "Shaft in
Africa." "40 Carats," "Paper Moon." "The
Friends of Eddie Coyle." "Such a Gorgeous
Kid Like Me." "The Cheerleaders." "Jesus
Christ Superstar," "Tom Sawyer." "Dillinger,"
"Scream Blacula Scream," "Godspell."
"Oklahoma Crude." "A Touch of
Class." "Let the Good Times Roll." "The
Harrad Experiment" and "Westworld."
Robert Newlon, utilities director, said local
CATV firms are experiencing delays in
getting wires placed on utility poles owned
by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and the Columbus
and Southern Electric Co. One problem
is that it costs much more to put a second
strand for CATV cables than it does for the
first. Also, Ohio Bell says first priority goes
to telephone wire installations.
The city department of development recommended
that property owners in the
downtown area be encouraged to construct
second-story walkways. The city would
maintain walkways if the builders dedicate
them to the city upon completion.
Niel Haugens Buy Garden
Theatre in Frankfort
FRANKFORT. MICH.—Mr. and Mrs.
Niel Haugen have purchased the Garden
Theatre here from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Rogers. The Haugen's, who took possession
of the Garden Wednesday (4), also own the
Crystal Theatre in Beulah, Mich.
Haugen. while in school, started his show
business career at the Garden in 1959, working
for former owner Mrs. Jean Griffin.
He later became projectionist at the Cherry
Bowl Drive-In, also owned by Mrs. Griffin,
and worked there each summer until
1 969.
Mrs. Haugen intends to devote full time
to assisting her husband in the operation of
the two theatres and they plan some remodeling
and redecorating at the Ciarden at a
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In for TONE Conclave
BOSTON— More than 200 reservations
have been made for the August 19-22 Theatre
Owners of New England convention,
which will be held at the Wcntworth Bythe-Sca.
near Portsmouth. N.H.
Carl Goldman, executive secretary
of the
organization, noted that 200 reservations
at this time indicates that the convention
will draw an all-time record attendance. He
urged everyone planning to attend to contact
him as quickly as possible at TONE's
Boston headquarters to make reservations.
The event comes at the heighth of the tourist
season in the Portsmouth area and rooms
will be much in demand at convention time.
Meanwhile, Barbara Scott, attorney and
vice-president of the Motion Picture Ass'n
of America, has been announced as principal
speaker at the Tuesday evening, August
21. banquet which will serve as the feature
and climax event of the three-day convent'on.
Chester Yamilkoski, TONE president,
made the announcement that Miss Scott had
accepted TONE's invitation to appear at
the banquet.
.Another feature event on the convention
will be the golf tournament and industry
golfers already are trying to get the hooks
and slices out of their drives in preparation
f T the big competition.
Bud Rifkin and Irwin Cohen have been
appointed co-chairmen of the TONE convention
business meetings.
Conn. Pregnant Worker
Rule Is Upset in Court
NEW HAVEN— A federal judge has
ruled that Connecticut may no longer refuse
to pay unemployment benefits to a woman
two months before and after bearing a child
if she remains able to work.
The U.S. District Court's Judge Robert
Zampano said that the state also must
C.
pay jobless assistance to all women whom
it denied this payment since Jan. I. 1971,
because of pregnancy.
That amount could total more than $2
million, according to a lawyer in the case.
Conn. Extends Protection
For Pregnant Employees
HARTFORD—Gov. Thomas J. Meskill
has signed into law a Legislative-approved
measure making it illegal for an employer
to fire a woman because she is pregnant or
to refuse to grant her a reasonable leave of
absence for disability caused by pregnancy.
The bill provides that upon indicating an
intention to resume work, the woman shall
be reinstated in her original job or an
equivalent one with accumulated seniority,
retirement and other benefits.
Exceptions are to be made only in cases
where a private employer's circumstances
have changed so drastically during the
woman's absence to make such reinstatement
impossible.
BOXOFFICE :: July 23. 1973
'Friends of Eddie Coyle Huge 650
In Boston; 6 Others 300 or Better
BO.STON — Seven films qualified for
"super-grossers" status here in the report
week by grossing from 300 up—an especially
good showing in face of a blistering
hot weekend that sent many potential patrons
scurrying to the beaches, pools and
streams. "The Friends of Eddie Coyle"
rated the week's top percentage of 650 at
the Circle Cinema. "Live and Let Die"
posted 500 and "Slaughter's Big Rip-Off,"
new at Savoy One, ran up 400 per cent. In
the .300 class, behind these Big Three, were
"Dillinger" (350). "Last Tango in Paris"
(325), "A Touch of Class" (325) and "Jesus
Christ Superstar" (300).
(Averoge Is 100)
Beacon Hill Jesus Christ- Superstar (Univ),
2nd wk 300
Charles A Touch of Class (Emb), 3rd wk 325
Chari One The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
(MGM), 2nd wk 1 20
Chen Two The Lost ot Sheila (WB), 3rd wk . . . 200
Chen Three Last Tango in Paris (UA!, 13th wk .325
Cinema 57 One— Paper Moon (Poro), 4th wk ...200
Cinema 57 Two Dillinger (AlP), 3rd wk 350
Circle Cinema The Friends of Eddie Coyle
(Para). 2nd wk 650
Gary Shaft in Africo (MGM), 2nd wk 215
Music Hall Live and Let Die (UA), 2nd wk . . .. 500
Pans Cinema— Let the Good Times Roll (Col),
3rd wk 115
Pi Alley The Day of the Jockal (Univ), 7th wk .190
Savoy One— Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP) 400
Savoy Two— Emperor of the North (20th-Fox),
Planet of the Apes
"It Happened in Hollywood'
200 in New Haven First
NEW HAVEN—Three 200s represented
peak boxoffice business for New Haven exhibitors,
with "It Happened in Hollywood"
(new at the Crown) and holdovers "Paper
Moon" and "Last Tango in Paris" making
up the Top Trio.
Cinemart, Milford Cinema II—Scarecrow
(WB), 2nd wk 190
College, Milford, Summit drive-ins Live and Let
Die (UA). 2nd wk 185
Crown It fHappened in Hollywood (SR) 200
Milford Cinema I, Whallev The Man Who
Loved Cat Dancing (MGM), 2nd wk 125
Post Drive-In Sweet Suzy (SR) 175
Roger Sherman Shoft in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk. 135
Showcase Cinema I ^The Day of the Jackal
(Univ), 2nd wk 115
Showcase Cinema II Poper Moon (Par
4th .200
Showcase Cinema III Last Tango in Poris
(UA), 8th wk
Westville, Whitney, Bowl Bottle for the Planet
of the Apes (2Qfh-Fox), 2nd wk
York Square Cinema A Touch of Closs
(Emb), 2nd wk
'Live and Let Die' High 500
On Barometer in Hartford
HARTFORD—Only two new attractions
spiced the first-run entertainment menu in
the report week but each grossed bclterthan-average.
"Charley One-Eye" built up
115 at the Strand and "Little Laura and
Big John." debuting at the East Hartford
and Farmington drive-ins. scored 150. The
week's high gross of 500 went to "Live and
Let
Die."
2nd .200
'oris Cinema II, UA Theatre
Ea:t II, Vernon Cine II The florrod Experiment
(CRC), 2nd wk 125
urnside. Cinema I Poper Moon (Para), 2nd wk . 300
entral. Cine Webb, Moll Cinemo— A Touch of
Class (Emb), 2nd wk 90
inema II, East Hartford Cinemo I The Doy of
the Jackal (Univ), 2nd wk 90
Cineromo— Last Tango in Poris (UA), 8th wk . .200
East Hartford, Formington drive-ins Little Laura
and Big John ;SR) 150
E m, UA Theatre East I Emperor of the North
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 275
Newington Lost Horizon (Col), 8th wk 65
Rivoh— Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Mo (Col),
2nd wk 75
Showcase Cinema II Live and Let Die (UA),
2nd wk 500
Showcose Cinema III Scorecrow (WB), 2nd wk .400
Showcase Cinema IV Dillinger (AlP), 2nd wk ..260
Strand Charley-One-Eye (Pare) 115
UA Theatre East III— Let the Good Times Roll
(Col), 3rd wk 60
Webster ShaH in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk 90
Pornographic Films 'Just
Bad Business': O'Connor
SPRINGFIELD—Edward J. O'Connor.
business agent for Local 186, Moving Picture
Machine Operators Union. lATSE.
was quoted in a front page story in the
Springfield Union as saying. "It's just bad
business" to show pornographic films.
The Union, sole morning daily in western
Massachusetts, quoted O'Connor as
saying: "Parents aren't letting their children
go to movies like they used to because
of the adult films, so the youngsters
just aren't forming the habit of going t
the movies like the older generation did."
O'Connor told the newspaper that mos*
members of the 49-man local opposed
showing "porn flicks."
"They're disorienting the youth," he
said, "and ruining the industry."
He remarked that he attended a New
England convention of projectionists in Boston
some weeks ago and that the majority
of the 100 delegates had opposed showing
pornography. "In the 1940s," O'Connor
recalled, "we used to run films 12 hours
a day. continuing performances, six and
seven days a week. We had 75 men in our
local then. Today, a theatre is doing well
if it shows 50 hours a week."
He said that the union had lobbied strong
ly for a bill exempting projectionists from
prosecution on obscenity law violations.
passed in the Massachusetts Legislature
about five years ago.
The Union said that Raymond M. Crup^
jr.. Local 186's secretary-treasurer, agreed
with O'Connor that pornography was bad
for the film industry.
"We haven't fought against pornography
in the courts," Crum was quoted as saying,
"because we don't have the financial
resources. Most of the men don't like it
but they show the movies because it's their
job."
Albert M. Pickus Honored
By Stratford Civitans
STRAIFORD. CONN. — Connecticut
film industry pioneer Albert M. Pickus.
owner of the Stratford Theatre, has been
named "Man of the Year" by the Stratford
Civitan Club "for his many accomplishments
and contributions to the town of
Stratford."
Pickus served a.s president of Theatre
Owners of America.

. . More
BOSTON
fjanev Appell's American International
headquarters looks pretty snazzy,
dressed up with such new furnishings as a
luxury lounge sofa, two overstuffed chairs
for relaxing, a gaily decorated coffee table
and a smoking stand made up from three
six-reel shipping cases. The inside wall
shows off a mural, containing the Hollywood
touch, being painted by Harvey's
daughter Deborah AIP news:
booker Joe Leahy, accompanied by his wife
Helen, headed for cool Maine with its
breezy lakes for a vacation . . Susan
.
Checke. Harvey's secretary, flew away to
Europe, planning to visit as many capitals
as
she could during her vacation.
Bob Rancatore, Avco Embassy exchange
manager, continued to show enthusiasm
over the company's hit "A Touch of Class,"
reporting it had opened for a continuous
run on the Cape for the summer and now
is showing at West Yarmouth, Chatham,
Orleans, Provincetown, Buzzards Bay, Ostervilie,
Plymouth and Hyannis and for extended
runs in some of these spots. Bob
also was beaming over grosses for the company's
"The Graduate" and "Carnal Knowledge"—back
for return engagements.
Eddie Comi is living a quiet life while
wife Mary is visiting her sister Irene in
Connecticut. Eddie says he is enjoying the
company of his checker-playing dog Nero,
who barks to signify he knows it's his turn
to move, then pushes a checker with his
paw and sits back to watch Eddie's counter
stroke.
John H. Curran sr., a retired film salesman
for Universal Pictures and brother of
Ray Curran, an MGM salesman for 20
years, died in Portland, Me.. Friday evening
(6) after a brief illness. John Curran, 80,
had been in retirement 15 years. A World
War I veteran, he is survived by his wife
Madelene. three daughters, two sons and
two brothers.
DATE STRIPS & CONCESSIONS!
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to Chicago. Currently breaking records in
the Southeastern area with the film, the
company plans to have more than 500 prints
in circulation across the country to capitalize
on the summer vacation period and early
fall playing time.
Harry Browning, manager at Esquire
Theatres. Medford Twins and well-known
to all in the district, has been resting at
home due to a physical setback. He hopes
to get back in action late this month . . .
Jim Beckerly, assistant to Bud Orkin, construction
superintendent at Esquire Theatres
and a resident of Needham, has moved to
a new home in that town. Jim said that he
simply had to have a larger house in order
to accommodate his growing family, which
now consists of his wife Susan and two
daughters. Jim says he also had to have
more room for his growing collection of
antique motion picture equipment. Some of
his items go back 70 years to the days of
the Edison Kinetoscope.
Warner Bros, film scouts were here to
check shooting sites for "Basic Training."
The story calls for a top quality school and
the scouts were casting longing eyes toward
the Fessenden School, which would most
certainly fill the bill. College and university
movie buffs already know about it and
are hopefully awaiting final word on where
the film will be shot, eager for possible
acting roles . . . Down at Newport in Rhode
Island. America's queen summer resort may
never be the same after the invasion of
"The Great Gatsby" cast and crew and the
hundreds of extras on hand for the film's
big scene. Paramount is shooting the picture
on location at the Hugh D. Auchincloss
estate "Hammersmith" and using the waterfront
for the yachting scenes. Mia Farrow
and Robert Redford are the top stars.
SPRINGFIELD
1:.^0 in the morning. Nobody recognized
him until Marx went into the men's room
and emerged wearing his false moustache
and dark glasses. "Groucho!" people shouted.
•That's me." he said. "What time docs
this YMCA close?"
Operation Sixteen Set Up
By Leo Meady in Boston
BOSTON—Those people in the industry
who favor 16mm exhibition have found
a champion in the
president of a traditional
35mm circuit.
He's Leo F. Meady
of Boston, head of
Show/Time Cinemas,
Inc.
Meady recently organized
"Operation
Sixteen," a company
planned for the promotion
production
Leo Meady
and distribution of
"non-sex" 16mm films. The firm also acts
as consultant in the construction and remodeling
of mini-theatres with fully automated
16mm equipment.
"No one should form the impression that
I'm opposed to 35mm theatres." Meady
commented. "Quite the contrary. Show/
Time Cinemas is actively seeking prospective
franchises throughout the country. We
expect to build and franchise scores of
35mm houses in the ne.xt five years. However,
there are many locations where such
a theatre would be a marginal operation,
at best. Towns with only 10,000 to 15,000
population, for instance. Or neighborhood
shopping centers facing heavy competition
from the big chains in other parts of the
same city; while, of course, a real potential
exists for certain theatres now struggling
in downtown areas."
A series of classified ads were run several
weeks in Boxoffice by the company and
the response was overwhelming. Many persons
offered new product and others showed
great enthusiasm for the suggestion that
an organization be formed to advance the
production and showing of 16mm films.
As Meady said, "16mm product may very
well be the answer to the problems now
facing small exhibitors. The creative manager
can do much more with 16. He can
vary his choice of movies, he can save
money in his operation and he can begin
Ray Feeley's Cinema in East Milton had
to recoup .some of the losses he may have
record-breaking gross with "The Sound of
Trwin Cohen cinemas I, II, in the Grant sustained these past two or three years."
a
Music." holding it for a second week beginning
Plaza Shopping Center, has a new ad-
Wednesday (4) . . . Carl Reardon, mission policy of two dollars for adults, one
Berlin Selectman Powers
publicity director for Nick Russo's GG dollar for children.
Communications Co.. flew to the West Coast
Wants X Films Scrubbed
to line up publicity in Los
Crown International by-passed Springfield
Angeles and San
BERLIN, CONN.— First selectman .Arthur
Powers said he would make "every
Francisco for the company's
proper for the western Massachusetts premiere
children's picture
of "Little Laura and Big John." open-
Metro
attempt" to have the Berlin Drive-In (operated
"Pippi Longstocking" and then will fly
ing the R-rated attraction at the
by Esquire Theatres of America.)
Drive-In, Palmer, on a double bill with the
closed "unless they refrain from showing
same distributor's "The Sidchackers."
X-rated or similar type movies."
Another tie to Springfield's entertainment Power said he had asked the afternoon
era of yesteryear is gone: Bennie's Delicatessen
New Britain Herald to refrain from ac-
has been closed on Worthington Street. cepting advertising from the local under-
Local exhib'tion people remember the time skyer and any theatres showing X-rated or
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Groucho Marx sauntered into Bennie's at adult-only attractions.
In rebuttal, a Herald spokcsm.ui icmarked
that before publishing submitted advertising
material, the newspaper's advertising
department "reviews the material from the
st.uulpoinl ol taste and siiitabilit\ for puhli-
NE-2 BOXOFFICE :: July 23, l')73

Bristol Press: 'X Films:
Filth in Living Color'
BRISTOL. CONN.—An editorial in the
afternoon Bristol Press, captioned. The
Moral Climate of America," touched on the
-By ALLEN M. WIDEMgy
tradition, summer encompasses a heap
impact of motion pictures:
of traveling for the average American
"The status of the movies is well-known.
family. Road maps are consulted with a
Few indeed are the offerings which arc
glee predicated on immediate relief from the
rated 'suitable for family viewing.' Those
PG R
on-going routine of the workaday world;
listed as or are either licentious or
violent or both.
"As to the X-rated films, they show more
filth in living color than even the old stag
movies surreptitiously revealed.
"As to the stage, bawdiness has put on a
dinner jacket."
RHODE ISLAND
Long-time Providence Journal-Bulletin
film critic Bradford F. Swan, ruminating on
pornography, remarked the other morning:
"My chief complaint against pornography
is that it has debased the whole movie business.
It's a case of Gresham's Law, which
says that bad money tends to drive out the
good money. Just so have the porno films
taken over the market until there was only
one theatre in this city which was showing
a general audience film; the others were all
showing X or R-rated movies."
VERMONT
^riple-feafure shows, another sign of summertime
activity, can be found increasingly
at Vermont underskyers; recent bookings
included "Fear Is the Key," "The Big
Bird Cage" and "Chato's Land" at the Burlington
Drive-In, Burlington; "The Last Step
Down," "Hetero Sexualis" and "Matinee
Wives," Mallets Bay Drive-In. off Route 7,
north of Winooski. The Burlington Drive-
In advertised, "No Increase in Prices."
The Welden Theatre, St. Albans, had a
hometown angle; it stressed "filmed in St.
Albans" in advertising for "Loving and
Laughing" . . . Richard J. Wilson, director
of merchandising. SBC Management Corp..
was a Burlington visitor.
'Hijack!' at Four NH Units
MANCHESTER. N.H. — Four New
Hampshire theatres participated in a dayand
date Granite State premiere of Fanfare's
"This Is a Hijack!", the action drama
opening at the Tri Cinema. Salem, a hardtop,
and three underskyers—the Sky Hi.
Boscawen; Bedford. Manchester, and Plaistow,
Plaistow.
ROUNDABOUT NEW ENGLAND
the country is mobile to a greater degree
than at any other time of the year.
It would follow, any film industry observer
would readily assert, that exhibition
could lure part of this huge influx of outof-region
patronage into local theatres, despite
the lure of sea-and-sun. country-andcalm
but, in all candor, the very thrust of
exhibition, compared to say, eating establishments,
is mild in all too many regions.
The Meadowbrook Esquire Cinema, Warwick,
has adopted dollar admission
We're not about to fault any particular
exhibitor—or. for that matter, grouping of
exhibitors—but we cannot fathom, much
a
less accept, the harshly realistic economic
for lady patrons on Monday and Tuesday
fact-of-exhibition life that when there is a
nights, calling the evening "Ladies' Night."
potential in
A dollar admission policy is now
new faces in the area, the locallevel
in effect
is
theatre simply not doing enough to
weekdays at the Park Cinema, Cranston.
advertise its screen entertainment.
an4 Fairlawn Cinema, Pawtucket . . . The
New Palace Cinema, West Warwick,
In the not-so-long ago, an enterprising
is
runining midnight shows on
chap such as John Scanlon jr.. then operat-
Fridays.
ing the Strand. Winsted. Conn., took it
upon himself to send a bannered truck into
the camp-and-resort area of northwestern
Connecticut, there to remind folks new to
the Winsted market that the Scanlon Strand
was indeed in business to provide motion
picture entertainment.
And if memory serves, Norm Levinson,
now e.xccutive vice-president of Cobb Theatres
in Birmingham, Ala., you-all, got a sailboat
bannered to cruise along the muchpatronized
Connecticut shoreline touting the
attractions playing at Loew's Poll, Hartford,
some 50 miles inland. Norm, who paid his
dues, as the saying goes, by learning exploitation
in depth in endless hours of dedication
and drive under the tutelage of Lou
Cohen, long-time affable theatre manager,
knew instinctively that enough metropolitan
Hartford folks went to the Connecticut
shore in search of sun-and-sand.
Seeing a sailboat bannered with a reminder
of something playing at "Lou's
Poll." Hartford, was enough, Norm and
Lou found, to get a lot of Hartford folks
in a Hartford moviegoing mood in the heat
of summer.
The last we knew John Scanlon was out
of exhibition and, if we remember Scanlon
(his dad was a Warner Bros. Theatres district
manager in Connecticut), he never
watched the clock and took enormous delight
in driving that bannered truck himself.
Norm's promotional prowess has been
cited, lime and again, in the Boxoffice
Showmandiser Section, and while he's
necessarily concerned with new-theatre
construction in the Deep South and else-
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By ALLEN M. WIDEM-
NEW ENGLAND
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basis, a base of audience appeal, day after
where, we'll wager he looks back to his day, week after week.
learning days in Connecticut with considerable
pride— plus a measure of personal sat-
look to avenues beyond conventional ad-
How to best handle this? For one thing,
isfaction.
vertising as a means of reaching out—and
As a 30-year chronicler of industry retaining—your audience. For another, sit
trends and tempos, we were astounded, down with the businessmen, the professional
lunching with Mrs. Widem and our two element in your community and arrive at a
boys, at a shoreline eating place "somewhere
in New England," to find a concisely progressiveness candidly calculated for im-
mutual theme of economic progressiveness,
edited "guide" to shoreline "entertainment" provement of the local market-place.
not containing a mention of regional motion It's a sad but pertinent, part of modernday
exhibition that too many small-town
picture theatres, placed at our table.
The restaurants? They were in the theatres have closed their doors. Paradoxically,
the industry is witnessing one of the
"guide." Tourist attractions? They were in
the "guide." So, too, were antique shops, biggest construction booms in its history.
points-of-interest, et al, et al.
If an individual or a theatre combine thinks
But theatres? Nary a one. We don't know enough of a market to plunk a half-million
if the theatres in that immediate sector of dollars into a theatre complex, there has to
New England geography were approached be an audience. The trick of the trade is to
for ad space in the "guide." The fact-of-thematter
is that at least one theatreman We'll concede that one-industry towns
encourage, induce, persuade patronage.
should have realized that here was an outlet with high unemployment are not fitting
of public exposure not to be ignored. The atmospheres for thriving theatre business;
cover of the "guide" promised distribution at the same time, we can cite chapter-andverse
of success stories involving small-
to some 200.000 people—nearly a quarterof-a-million
people.
town theatremen who have sought out audiences—be
they through greater group sales
We stopped at a service station. The attendant
pumping gas was courteous; he gave (to industry, to business, to organizations
Mrs. Widem a map of the region; it was and clubs), senior citizen matinees, continuing
film classic shows for the younger gen-
emblazoned with ads for restaurants, et al.
Again, nary a theatre ad.
erations and Friday-Saturday midnight performances.
We seriously doubt exhibition's inability
to cope with any and all problems; we Motion picture exhibition has a tradition
question the so-called apathy, the indecision,
the lethargy gripping the trade. After to none in the American economy. People
of pride, a tempo of showmanship second
all, this industry has been in the throes of with belief in their product have proved,
economic chaos and found solutions most resoundingly, that if you've got something
the public wants, there are ways-and-
pointedly the breed of product a la "The
Godfather"—to bail itself out, time and means of bolstering boxoffice statements, in
again. The creative drive may be dulled but exhibition; profit-and-loss statements, in
it's not missing.
business and industry.
Merely plunking in a newspaper ad and Defeatism? Standoffishness? They're not
expecting a torrent of patronage is wishful tools of exhibition modus operandi. Today is
thinking. Advertising in itself is vital, vigorous,
pacing an industry's very tempo. But out and make something of it—now. not
the first day of the rest of your life. Get
advertising, of necessity, must be backed next week.
with individual impetus, if not of a Scanlon-
Lcvinson concept, then of something else.
Burgesses in Jewett City
The point, the key factor, to be considered,
is what has been done and what has not Ponder Perakos X-Policy
been done to enhance and embellish.
JEWETT CITY, CONN.—Warden Anthony
Dombkowski said he would introduce
Moviegoing, by tradition, is a year-round
activity; it is not—at least for profitable a proposal to study the matter of allowing
patterns—something to be encouraged on a the Perakos State TTieatre to continue its
sporadic, selected-attraction basis. For a X-rated film policy before a meeting of the
theatre to thrive, for a theatre to move Jewett City board of burgesses.
based in New Britain, had been cooperative
with Jewett City authorities in that although
Sl&fGjitllll
MII.I'ORD. N.H.—The Millord Dnve-ln
iHAWAiil Don Ho Show. . . at
ran a four-feature show, advertised as
Cinerama's Reef Towers Hotel.
IN WAIKIKI; REEF • REEF TOWERS EDGEWATER "Oiisk-to-Dawn Shiiw," on a recent lues-
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a borough ordinance permitted
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It was noted that the Perakos interests,
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day.
Harkof Hartford Proposal
Delayed Until August 1
HARTFORD — R.K. Largo Associates,
now known as Harkof Associates, told the
city's redevelopment agency that it would
not submit a proposal for a $30 million
residential-commercial development (to include
a cinema) in the 33-acre Underwood
redevelopment tract until August 1.
Attorney Irving S. Ribicoff. in a letter
to redevelopment director Robert J. Bliss,
said that the firm had encountered "unexpected
delays."
The Ribicoff interests were given a 30-
day extension to submit planning for the
tract recently.
HARTFORD
fhe Perakos Elm, West Hartford, and U.\
Theatres' UA Theatre East I. Manchester,
tied up with the Valley Railroad for
special patron discounts on the Essex steam
train, in conjunction with showings of 20th
Century-Fox's "Emperor of the North."'
Peter Yates, director of Paramount's "The
Friends of Eddie Coyle," was hosted by
John P. Lowe, division manager, Redstone
Theatres, at press interviews ahead of the
opening of the Showcase cinemas I-II-III-
IV, East Hartford, complex . . . Harry
Schwab, district manager. Esquire Theatres
of America, was in town . . . Another visitor
was Jim Murray, Redstone district manager
for southern Connecticut and metropolitan
New York.
James Wagner, formerly with General
Cinema Corp.. has been named manager of
the Ferguson Rivoli, succeeding William
Flanagan, retired after 40 years in the trade.
Bill worked for the then Warner Bros. Hartford
Theatres.
SBC Management Corp. named Arthur
Russell, formerly general manager of Family
Theatres I-II. Rockville, as managing
director of its Cinema City I-II-III-IV, Hartford.
John F. Caroscik, previously at the
Redstone Milford Drive-In, Mil'ford. is
managing the SBC Danbury Drive-In, Danbury,
replacing William Frank, resigned.
NEW HAVEN
gob Spodick, partner in Sampson iV Spodick
Theatres, and his wife flew to
Minnesota to be with Mrs. Spt^dick's ailing
mother . Rosenberg, operating
the Mountain View Cinema. Naugatiick. has
adopted a sexploitation film polie\.
I'hc Connecticut Sunday Herald, statewide,
weekly published at Norwalk, ran a
leature story about Mrs. Gertrude Knecht
of Bridgeport, who traveled with her lale
iuisband, musician Edward Smith, in the
vaudeville era. She remembered Charlie
Chaplin as "a very somber man. not al .ill
the jolls person \ou'd expect."
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Alpha Cine Buys B-P
Plant in Vancouver
VANCOUVER—The local film plant of
Bellevue-Pathe has hecn acquired by Alpha
Cine Service, Vancouver motion picture
film processor. Sale price was not announced
but an Alpha Cine spokesman estimated
the combined operations will have a
target of SI. 000.000 in sales annually.
Ron Hook, manager of Bellevue-Pathe,
said the jobs of 23 staff members were involved.
All but eight were retained by Alpha
Cine and jobs were found for most of the
eight. Hook said.
The merged companies, along with a subsidiary.
Northwest Sound Service, according
to Alpha Cine office manager Norm Farrell.
can claim the largest motion picture filmprocessing
capability west of Ontario. He
said much of its work is for TV stations, TV
commercials, documentaries, feature films
and special films for businesses.
Ralph Umbarger. manager of Alpha Cine,
also heads the merged company. Hook said
Bellevue-Pathe will continue in related film
activities.
There are at least two feature motion pictures
now being made in the Vancouver
area, according to Farrell. He said there is
a growing film industry here but it still is
small in comparison with Ontario and Quebec.
The latter province has 85 per cent of
the film production business.
An Alpha Cine film laboratory also operates
in Seattle. However. Farrell said it is
a separate entity, although two of its officers
have an interest in the Vancouver
operation.
Women & Film Festival Is
Held July 4-5 in Calgary
CALGARY — The two-day Women &
Film International Film Festival opened
here Wednesday (4). organized by seven
young women and financed by several
Very Curious Girl" (Kaplan. France "69);
"Back to God's Country" (Shipman. Canada
'19), and "Dance. Girl. Dance" (Arzner.
U.S.A.
'40).
Pictures screened Thursday (5) were
"Germainc Greer vs. the U.S.A." (Seagrave.
Great Britain-U.S.A. '69); "Gertrude Stein:
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Winnipeg Grosses Gaining Strength;
Bond Film Near Record at Odeon
WINNIPEG—Grosses boomed upward
with the arrival of nearly a dozen new films
during the Dominion Day weekend. "Live
and Let Die" was near a record at the
Odeon. thereby earning "excellent" in its
debut week. Also doing business in the
"excellent" grossing range were newcomers
"The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing." "Godspell"
and "Scarecrow."
Copitol The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing
(MGM)
. Excellent
Downtown The Student Teachers (IFD);
The Big Bust-Out IFDj Very Good
Gorrick The Neptune Factor (BVFD)
Good
Garrjck II The Day ot the Jackal (Univ) . .Very Good
Metropolitan— Emperor of the North (BVFD) . .Good
North Stor Paper Moon (Poro)
Excellent
Odeon Live and Let Die (UA) Excellent
Park Godspell (Col) Average
Polo Pork—Scarecrow (WB) Excellent
"Jackal," "Jesus Christ Supersfctr'
And Bond Film "Excellent'
VANCOUVER—While the holiday exodus
of fun seekers might have been expected
to put a crimp in film grosses, such was not
the case. "Jesus Christ Superstar," which
opened at the Park, aided by a most laudatory
review from the Sun's Les Wedmen.
set a first-week record. "Live and Let Die"
was near capacity at the Vogue, Odeon,
New Westminster, and West Vancouver.
"The Day of the Jackal," held to three
shows daily, was still closed to house records
in a third week at the Downtown Theatre.
Capitol Paper Moon [Para) Good
Coronet 40 Carats (Col) Average
Downtown The Doy of the Jackal (Univ),
3rd wk Excellent
Multiple Live and Let Die (UA) Excellent
Odeon Last Tango in Paris (UA) Good
Orpheum The Neptune Factor (BVFD)
Good
Park Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ) Excellent
Stanley Sleuth (BVFD), 12th wk Gooa
Varsity Play It 05 It Lays (Univ), 5th wk. Average
"The Day of the Jackal'
'Excellent' in Calgary
CALGARY—"The Day of the Jackal."
new at Uptown L joined the elite in this
"The Day of the Jackal' Gains
"Very Good' Rating in Toronto
TORONTO—First-run film grosses rolled
along on a high level, although the week
failed to produce an "excellent." Holdovers
"Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid." "Walking
Tall." "Class of '44" and "The Day of the
Jackal" earned solid "very good" ratings, as
did first-week "Live and Let Die."
Carlton
Live and Let Die (UA) Very Good
Coronet, others The Legend of Hell House
(BVFD)
Dominion Cinemo A Doll's House (Para),
Good
Foirlown The Sorrow and the Pity
(Prima), 2nd wk Poor
Hollywood (North) Poper Moon (Paro), 2nd wk. Good
Hyland 1 The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
tth wk Very Good
Hyland 2— Love and Pain (and the Whole
Damn Thing) (Col), 7th wk Poor
International Cinema Ludwig (MGM), 3rd wk. Good
Towne Cinema Last Tango in Paris (UA),
3rd wk Good
University—Sleuth (BVFD), 16th wk Good
Uptown 1 Terror in the Wax Museum (AFD),
2nd wk Good
Uptown 2 Class of '44 (WB), 11th wk. ..Very Good
Uptown 3 Walking Toll (AFD), 6th wk. . .Very Good
Yonge— Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
(MGM), 5th wk Very Good
York 1 Kid Blue (BVFD), 5th wk Poor
York 2 National Health (Col), 2nd wk Poor
Yorkdale Fomily Honor AFD), 2nd wk Good
"Excellent' Grossers Dominate
On Edmonton's Barometer
EDMONTON—Only seven genuine firstrun
films were offered to theatregoers here;
of these, four grossed "excellent." one "very
good" and two "fair," a heartening percentage
of top-business producing items.
Gorneau Sleuth (BVFD), 2nd wk Excellent
Jasper Cinema The Cross ond the Switchblade
(IFD), 5th wk Fair
Paramount Pot Garrett and Billy the Kid
(MGM), 2nd wk
Excellent
Rialto High Plains Drifter Univ
, wk. Excellent
Towne Cinema— Sisters lAsfral), 5th wk Fair
Vorscona The Day of the Jockol lUniv) ..Excellent
Westmount B Class of '44 WBi, 6th wk. Very Good
NFB Shooting 'Heat Wave'
On Location in Montreal
MONTREAL — Gordon Pinsent,
whose
performance in "The Rowdyman" earned
him the Canadian Film Award as top actor
last year, presently is on location here for
the shooting of the National Film Board
production "The Heat Wave Lasted Four
Days." Also starring in the NFB drama are
Lawrence Dane, who produced "The Rowdyman."
and Alexandra Stewart, who returns
to her native Montreal from France,
report week that saw holdovers "Love and
agencies including the city of Toronto, the
where she has been making films since 1959.
Pain," "Sleuth" and "Jeremiah Johnson"
office of the secretary of state, the Ontario
Directed by Doug Jackson. "Heat Wave"
also grossing "excellent." "Jackal," however,
Arts Council. Local Initiatives Program and
was the only new screen fare to succeed;
Canada Council. The screenings were on
three other newcomers were tabbed with
the
assist in
University of Calgary campus in the
the learning of a second language
"poor" marks.
University TTieatre, Calgary Hall, and were
through entertainment.
Grand One Love and Pain (and the Whole
open to the general public at no admission Damn Thing) (Col), 3rd wk "The Heat Wave Lasted Four Days" is
Excellent
Grand Two Little Cigars (Astral), 2nd wk Good
charge. Day care for youngsters three
a dramatic film about a TV newsman (Pinsent)
who becomes involved with the under-
to North Hill Cinerama Class of '44 (WB),
ten years of age was provided free of charge. 10th wk Very Good
Palace High Plains Drifter (Univ), 6th wk. Very Good
There was a photographic exhibition and
world when he stumbles upon dangerous
Palliser Square Sleuth (BVFD), 6th wk. ..Excellent
1
Polliser Square 2 Jeremiah Johnson (WB),
a video workshop set up for those
information while on a news assignment.
interested
in this facet of the related arts.
Towne Cinema Fly Me (IFD), 2nd wk Very Good Pinsent. who also wrote the screenplay for
13th wk Excellent
Uptown 1 The Day of the Jackal (Univ) ..Excellent
Thursday (5). prior to the screenings, there
"The Rowdyman," now has completed the
Uptown 2 Two People (Umv) Poor
was a special discussion
Westbrook Deaf Smith and Johnny Eors
in Calgary Hall on
book of the same title, which will be released
shortly.
(MGM)
Poor
"Women and Filmmaking."
Westbrook 2 Bedazzled ;BVFD); Kill o Clown
(BVFD)
Poor
Films shown Wednesday (4) were "Woo
Filming of "The Heat Wave Lasted Four
Hoo May Wilson" (Rothschild, U.S.A.
Days" is expected to be completed in early
•70); "Wanda" (Loden. U.S.A. '70); "A
August.
is one in a series of NFB productions in its
new language-drama program designed to
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Alta. Censors to Admit Children
3 Years and Under to Restricteds
By MAXINE McBEAN
CALGARY— In an unexpected move, the
Alberta Censor Board announced Wednesday
(4) that, effective immediately, children
three years of age and under would be permitted
into "restricted adult" movies in
drive-ins. Morst Schmidt, minister of culture,
youth and recreation, said that the
parents' word as to the child's age would be
accepted and it would be up to parents to
keep within the new regulations.
Schmidt doesn't expect any problems, because
he thinks "people are basically honest."
This certainly should open up additional
sources of revenue for Alberta drive-ins, as
parents now will be able to escape the cost
of babysitting and so should be able to attend
more motion pictures.
As a result of a petition from parents in
Edmonton's Ottewell district protesting the
showing of "restricted adult" films in driveins
where the screen is viewable beyond the
theatre enclosure, the provincial cabinet
changed another regulation of the Alberta
Amusement Act. Under the new regulations,
city councils in Alberta now have the authority
to zone both new and existing driveins
and then to ask the province to declare
any particular theatre as "designated." Any
such "designated" theatres will not be allowed
to show "restricted adult" films.
Owners of these open-air theatres are required
to be given 14 days' notice of the
city council's intent to pass a bylaw result-
CINERAMA IS IN
SHOW BUSINESS IN
HAWAII TOO. ^4,'
When you come to Waikiki, ^L.X>
don't miss the famious
gi[jfl>H(j/l
HAWAII Don Ho Show. HOTELS
. . at
Cinerama's Reef Towers Hotel
OWEKb EDOEWATER
ing in designation of his theatre. The owner
must have an opportunity to go before the
city council and present his case before action
is taken. Under this regime, almost any
ozoner in the city can come under the
"designated" classification and so it will,
seemingly, nullify the equality granted to
adult" segment of movie patrons.
In effect, it appears that the provincial
government has ceased to ride the fence on
Unless this "designation" procedure is
very carefully controlled, it well could open
the way for a large number of abuses. The
one which comes quickly to mind is the
political aspect of the situation.
Don Menzies. president of the Motion
Picture Exhibitors Ass'n of Alberta, views
this as a definite step "backwards" for
theatre owners and thinks the situation is
"another ridiculous first as far as Alberta
is concerned." It does appear as though a
very vocal minority has succeeded in
drive-ins last year to compete for the "restricted
creating
a situation that easily could cause a
great deal of financial hardship for some
owners of underskyers.
Surely, in view of Premier Lougheed's
numerous pronouncements about "equality
for all" in Alberta, our cabinet could have
given this problem much more thought and
come up with a more fitting and equal solution;
perhaps, with luck, an answer to the
problem that would have shed a much better
reflection on our provincial lawmakers.
Women & Film Festival Is
Held July 4-5 in Calgary
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Festival (Dansereau, Canada '72); "Something
Different" (Shytilova, Czechoslovakia
'63). and "Daisies" (Chytiloya, Czechoslovakia
'67).
The festival will include a total of 19
cities in its Canadian tour and. after leaving
Calgary, went on to Edmonton for a threeday
presentation Friday (6) through Sunday
(8). There were 55 films shown in the theatre
and music rooms of the Edmonton Centennial
Library. Workshops and seminars on
films and related subjects also were available
for the interested festival
viewers.
VANCOUVER
this issue and. in a continuing display of
political gymnastics, has neatly slid out from ^estem Canada Variety Tent 47 June 27
under the responsibility by passing the buck held its last meeting until September.
to various city councils.
A large group of barkers, their wives and
the ladies of the Women of Variety gathered
at the Ladner farm, where they enjoyed
dinner as the guests of farm manager Tony
Schmand and sat in on the crew meeting.
During the evening, the Women of Variety
officially turned over Sunshine Coach No.
12 to the Ladner brunch of the Retarded
Ass'n, which is using it to transport local
youngsters to and from activities in the
lower mainland. It also was announced that
the Prince George Child Development Centre,
built through the efforts of the Prince
George and District Cerebral Palsy Ass'n.
was opened officially June 2. A donation
of $6,000 from Tent 47 helped in the purchase
of diverse equipment used in the
treatment of crippled children from the district
. . . The final count for the telethon is
a fantastic return of 97.8 per cent of the
pledges, for a total of $307,654.30 . . . The
evening closed with a tour of the farm conducted
by Tony and a concert by the farm
choir.
The new owners of the Star, Squamish.
are Ray and Vivienne Manzer, who took
over from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Manzer.
While new to show business, both have an
extensive background in merchandising to
the public in depth. Ray grew up and attended
school in Duncan, Vancouver Island.
He saw service in World War II with the
Navy. Following the war Ray and Vivienne
were married in 1946 in Duncan and have
two children, Wayne and Deborah. Following
graduation from UBC. Ray worked for
the Hudson's Bay Co. in Edmonton. Calgary
and Winnipeg; was store manager for Topps
in Winnipeg, and most recently worked for
Fed Mart Corp. in Window Rock. Ariz.
Ray's hobbies, which include curling, golt
and fishing, will get full treatment in his
new home, where spring salmon of 35 to 45
pounds are regular catches during July and
August. Vivienne comes to Squamish with
extensive experience in the retail fashion
field and hobbies which include knitting,
sewing, arts and crafts. A love of the outdoors
is more than satisfied by the fantastic
mountain scenery visible in a 360-degrec
arc around Squamish.
With rc};iilar film fare a\ailable on the
screens during the Sunday (I) holid.is, running
the ganuil from "Mary I'oppins" at
the
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Strand to "The Happy Hookers From Amsterdam"
at the Eve. there was little need
for special shows to bring the public out.
Only the Lougheed operated from dusk to
dawn with an action bill of "Vanishing
Point." "Sweet Bride" and "The Sicilian
Clan." The Delta had a horror triple of
"Night of Dark Shadows." "Fearless Vampire
Killers" and "House of Dark Shadows."
The City Nights, which has overcome the
problem of a poor location with heads-up
booking and a 99-cent admission policy, has
solved another problem: how to reach a
scattered clientele with a monthly program.
They ran the whole month's schedule in a
June 29 ad in the Sun. listing all programs
sters Have No Friends," when the project
was announced in January.
Now Frank Martin and Joseph Capalby,
company executives, have announced that
filming will begin late next month or early
in September.
The film project is another of those secured
for this state through the efforts of
Gov. Jimmy Carter and the Georgia Department
of Community Development's Motion
Pictures and Radio-Televison Division,
headed by Ed Spivea,
Locations examined by the Capalbys during
their recent visit included Underground
Atlanta. Peachtree Street, the nearby Dc-
Kalb (Decatur) County Courthouse Square
and the Southern Railroad yards.
An Explosion-Caused Fire
Destroys Gaiete Theatre
FALHER, ALTA.—The Gaiete Theatre
here was complelely destroyed by fire Friday.
June 29. The only theatre in this town
of approximately 1.000. the Gaiete was
owned and operated by Ben Maure. Estimated
loss was set at $60,000 but fortunately
the showhouse was fully insured.
Major loss of film was sustained by International
Film Distributors, which had
"Where Docs It Hurt?" playing in the
Gaiete. Also lost the blaze was an emergency
in
print from Paramount, "Sands of
Kalahari."
The fire was thought to have started when
a water heater exploded. Fire departments
from three other nearby communities helped
fight the blaze and prevented it from spreading.
Maure says that rebuilding will start immediately
and he hopes to be operational by
January 1974.
CALGARY
panada's Doiiiiiiioii Day, which was Sunday
(1). was celebrated as a holiday Monday
(2): therefore, moviegoers both here and
in Edmonton were treated to a wide range
of film fare in drive-ins . . . Edmonton
movie patrons were treated to another Edward
G. Robinson double bill at the Klondike
Cinema June 30 and Sunday (1). The
first of the features shown at the matinees
was "Hatchet Man" and the second was
"Confessions of a Nazi Spy." The program
had an "adult" rating from the .'Vlberta Censor
Board.
Races. Nestled in the rolling foothills just
south of our town and with a wonderous
view of the Rockies, the races celebrated
their 68th annual running. Pari-mutuel
betting was available for the nine races. Ken
isn't quoting any figures but he turned up
for work Tuesday (3) wearing a shirt,
so the
horses couldn't have treated him too badly.
He reported a real fun day with his family.
The Hyland Theatre here had a three-day
engagement for devotees of the kung fu
films. Both features of the Chinese double
bill had English subtitles. The first picture
was "The Stormy Sun," billed to please
OTTAWA
per the first time in many months, this city
is seeing a managerial change in the
resignation of Larry Ketelaars who, since
May 1970, has been in charge of Odeon's
twin units, the St. Laurent Cinema 1 and 2,
where he succeeded Robert Cleminson,
transferred to Sarnia. Previously Ketelaars
had served as manager of the Odeon Somerset
here and this year he has had the job of
secretary of the Ottawa Theatre Managers
Ass'n. Preparations were being made immediately
for a farewell gathering for Ketelaars,
who announced he had joined a different
type of business enterprise.
Canada's capital city shortly will have one
less downtown theatre, the long-operated
Mall at 116 Sparks St., which became quite
famous years ago as the property of the late
Ben Stapleton, former Canadian franchise
holder of the historic Associated First National
Pictures, Hollywood. The Mall, which
has 776 seats, was sold sometime ago with
other properties, including that of the Citizen,
which has constructed an ultramodern
plant in the west end of the city. The newspaper
will move to that facility August 6.
Other downtown properties already have
been vacated and the site will be used by a
Toronto developer for an extensive complex.
With the active cooperation of the government's
secretary of state department hero
and the Canadian Film Institute, the city
has had its first many-sided week of scheduled
features for Festival Canada. Famous
Players announced it
was "proud to participate
in
this worthwhile community project."
The series had an interesting revival in the
playing of "Back to God's Country," a 1919
production, for six days, the print having
been obtained from the Canadian Archives.
For July Festival Canada is presented under
the auspices of the National Film Theatre,
the performances being conducted in
the National Library Theatre (600 seats).
The membership cards cost only $1 for two
months, plus an annual fee of $2.
"Last Tango in Paris" is into its second
week at the Little Elgin after a very busy
first week, according to manager Ernie
Warren, who added that the Main Elgin did
excellent business . . . "Live and Let Die"
is in its first seven days . . . The Somerset
had a fine first week on "The Neptune Factor"
after its special opening night, attended
by Walter Pidgeon . . . Towne Cinema is
back in business after that fire, offering a
double bill comprised of "The Last Picture
Show" and "Fat City."
"Mayday, Mayday" follows "Wicked,
Wicked" as the second Duo-Vision process
feature.
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TORONTO
20th-Fox Names Ouderkirk
Ad-Pub Manager in Canada
TORONTO—Douglas S. Ouderkirk has
joined 20th Century-Fox as Canadian divi-
sion publicity-advertising manager, it has
been announced by Jonas Rosenfield jr.,
vice-president, advertising, publicity and
promotion.
the Canadian Film Development Corp. for
Ouderkirk. who will be based in Toronto,
Jl^ctoi Walter Pidgeon was in this city to
attend the Variety Club benefit premiere
of "The Neptune Factor." As report-
yarn concerning a rabbi and a priest. Like
his next feature motion picture, a robbery
formerly was coordinator of advertising and
sales promotion for Prentice-Hall of Canada
ed earlier, the premiere also marked the "The Rowdyman." this project also may
and media planner and buyer for a number
gala reopening of the Imperial as a complex star Gordon Pinsent.
of advertising agencies.
of six theatres, the biggest renovation project
North
Kirwan Cox has become the first full-time
of its kind yet to be undertaken in director of the Council of Canadian Film-
America. The previous evening. "The Neptune
makers, although it is reported that the mat-
Aldrich Studios Bought
Factor" also premiered in Ottawa, with ter was not put to a vote of the general
By Video Cassette Firm
Prime Minister Trudeau and actor Ben Gazzara
attending. The unveiling here filled two
HOLLYWOOD — The Aldrich Studios
membership . the beautiful
Odeon Carlton has received a reprieve and
auditoriums and netted $2,000 for the Variety
has been purchased by Video Cassette Industries,
will not come under the wrecker's ball until
Club of Ontario. Following the Montreal
Sun. this city's
it was announced by Bill Aldrich,
vice-president of Associates & Aldrich. The
at least September
lively morning tabloid, continues to prosper
and it is planning to bring out a Sunday
sale of the studio will enable the firm to
channel a greater ration of investment capi-
premiere. Bellevue-Pathe hosted a party for
700 guests at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
Another Montreal party for 200 was given
by Bellevue-Pathe president Harold Greenberg
and his wife Edie and this gala event
was attended by Ben Gazzara. Dyan Cannon
and Genevieve Bujold. all working on feature-film
projects in that city.
Ex-Torontonian Gordon Stulberg. president
of 20th Century-Fox. attended the
Canada Committee Ball at the Royal York
Hotel Wednesday evening, June 27. to receive
the 1973 Canada Committee award
for his support of the Canadian film industry
and arranging the international distribution
of "The Neptune Factor." The event
was well attended by those in the industry.
Larry Dene, producer of "The Rowdyman,"
has received tentative approval from
edition this fall with an extensive entertainment
section.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Warner
Bros., a series of outstanding Warner Bros,
films is under way at the Ontario Film
Theatre.
Giile Carle's latest film, "La Mort D'Un
Boucheron" (Death of a Lumberjack), which
was Canada's official entry at this year's
Cannes Film Festival, was given its premiere
here under La Chasse-Galerie auspices.
tal directly into the acquisition and development
of properties for theatrical motion pictures
and TV.
Acquired in 1967, the studio has been
headquarters for Associates & Aldrich since
April 1968. The facility, located at 201
North Occidental Blvd. in Los Angeles, consists
of two sound stages and is fully
equipped with its own motion picture cameras,
lights and sound.
CHATHAM, MASS.—Luis D'Antin Van
Rooten, 66, whose acting career spanned 35
years in theatre, radio, motion pictures and
television, died recently at his Chatham
home. A dialectician, he appeared in 30
motion pictures.
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• ADLINES Ir EXPLOITIPS
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THE GUIDE TO BETTER BOOKING AND B U S I N E S S - B U I L D I N G
Imaginotive
Heartbreak' Campaign
Pays Off at NJ.'s UA Fox Theatre
Manager Murray Spector of the UA Fox
Theatre in Hackensack, N.J., put a lot of
time and effort into his promotion for 20th
Century-Fox's, "The Heartbreak Kid,'" but
in all fairness, it can't be said that he was
too heartbroken when he counted the boxoffice
receipts for the engagement.
One of the gimmicks employed by Spector
which seemed to attract a lot of attention
was an automobile with a six-foot heart
perched on top. Spector constructed the
heart and doctored it up to resemble a
broken heart, adding the name of the theatre,
the film title and playdate. The automobile
was driven up and down Mam Street
and to several neighboring communities.
Adding to his outside campaign for the film,
Spector pinned a 20-inch square oil cloth
containing all the necessary information on
the back of his candy attendant and had
her walk up Main Street. The sign also contained
two sections of a heart (resembling
a broken heart) to further illustrate the
theme of the film.
A window display consisting of a onesheet
supported by a series of still photographs
depicting various scenes from the
movie was set up in the window of a local
store.
Newspaper coverage included news of a
contest sponsored by the Fox Theatre in
connection with the engagement. The contest
offered readers a chance to win free
passes to the film in return for submitting
the most complete list of films written by
Neil Simon, author of "The Heartbreak
Kid."
Spector also displayed a large cut-out
letter sign in the lobby.
Old West Revisited in KG
Bits and pieces from the old West were
brought back and displayed in present day
surroundings in a unique "Western Week"
promotion put on by manager John Wagner
of the Brywood 6 theatres in Kansas City,
Mo.
Ushers donned bow ties and stetsons, and
rare gun specimens were exhibited around
the lobbies, including two German lugers.
The western atmosphere more than set
the mood for "Pat Garrett and Billy the
Manager Murray Spector of the UA
Fox Theatre in Hackensack, N.J., constructed
this six-foot heart and mounted
it on ton of an automobile to attract
attention for his theatre's engagement
of "The Heartbreak Kid."
Station Promotes 'Class'
With Goldie-Oldie Tie-In
An "oldies but goodies" tie-in with radio
station KUUU helped kick off the opening
night of "Class of '44" at the Town Theatre
in Seattle, Wash.
During the nine-day campaign, KUUU's
disc jockeys asked their listeners to answer
certain trivia questions about the '40s era.
Those answering correctly won two free
tickets to the opening night performance.
There was one slight catch, however. The
free complimentary tickets were good only
if the patrons were dressed in something
reminiscent of the styles worn in the '40s.
The station secured four cars of the '40
vintage and paraded them around downtown
Seattle. Signs were attached to the sides of
the vehicles advertising "Class of '44" at the
Town Theatre. Music from the 1940s was
playing at the theatre prior to the opening
curtain, while KUUU listeners, disc jockeys
and the general public arrived in their '40s
attire.
KUUU also arranged a party tie-in with
one of the local ice cream palaces, and after
the opening performance, all the KUUU
Kid," "Showdown," "The Life and Times of promotion winners and their guests congregated
at one of the palaces for free cherry
Judge Roy Bean," and "Hitler: The Last 10
Days."
Cokes and ice cream.
BOXOFnCE Showmandiner :: July 23, 1973 89 —
Twin House, PTA Sponsor
Summer Children's Shows
In a time when adult, or at least "parental
guidance suggested," movies seem to have
a tight hold on the booking and distribution
end of the film industry, it's refreshing
to find an exhibitor who has experienced
a similar degree of success at the boxoffice
with children's movies, too.
Tuesday (10). the Norwalk Twin theatres
in Norwalk, Calif., and the Norwalk-
La Mirada Council of the Parent Teachers
Ass'n began co-sponsoring a Summer Children's
Movie Festival. The festival will be
held each Tuesday for eight consecutive
weeks.
This marks the seventh year that manayer
Adam G. Goelz has co-sponsored the
Mmimer festival at the Norwalk twins.
"In the past I have found this program to
be a most rewarding experience, both financially
and from a public relations point
of view," Goelz said.
A block of season tickets—eight admissions—can
be purchased for only two
dollars. The PTA will receive 50 cents on
each ticket sale. The summer program,
which will include such children's fare as
"Puf 'N Stuf," "Run Wild, Run Free,"
"With Six You Get Egg Roll," "Treasure
Island" and "Fantastic Plastic Machine,"
is for children of the elementary school
level. Adults will be admitted to the show
only when accompanied by an elementary
school child.
The program "results in wonderful exposure,
not only to the public, but to the
local media as well," Goelz says. "The format
is open to any exhibitor. It's a lot of
fun and will add a plus to any boxoffice."
"Crude" Gal Visits D.J.S
Dressed in a man's pair of longjohns and
overalls, a beautiful blonde Faye Dunaway
look-alike drove around New York recently
in a 1913 touring Ford. She was Columbia
Pictures' "Oklahoma Crude" gal, and
she was delivering special disc jockey packages
to all the major AM and FM radio
stations.
The package contained the Henry Man-
cini original RCA soundtrack LP. the 45 f
:'
rpm Capitol single, "Send a Little Love My
Way." sung by songstress Anne Murray,
and the RCA single version of the film's
title theme, and was distributed by Columbia i|.
to acquaint the disc jockeys with the film's
powerful musical score.
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This attractive group of young ladies represented various areas of Greater Kansas
City in a recent Miss Cinerama promotion kicking off the premiere performance
of "This is Cinerama" at the Empire Theatre. The winner, lovely Debbie Wright
of St. Joseph. Mo. (fourth from right), was announced by Kansas City Mayor
Charles B. Wheeler jr. As her award. Debbie received a weekend at the luxurious
Plaza Inn Hotel in Kansas City, plus the use of a 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix for the
weekend. All of the area title Iwlders received complimentary theatre tickets, an
as.sortment of cosmetics and certificates for an evening of dining at one of Kansas
City's leading restaurants.
MGM's 'Shaft in Africa'
Object of 19-City Tie-Up
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Shaft in Africa"
was screened June 25 in 19 major
U.S. cities for barbers and beauticians as
part of a nationwide tie-up with Summit
Laboratories, manufacturer of hair grooming
aids.
"Shaft in Africa," starring Richard
Roundtree, is expected to benefit not only
by word of mouth as a result of the special
screenings, but through an arrangement for
12,000 window cards to be placed in beauty
and barber shops.
The tie-up. coordinated by Boxoffice Promotions
of Louisville, Ky., involves Atlanta,
San Francisco, Memphis, Boston, New Orleans,
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Indianapolis,
Louisville, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Washington, D.C., Baltimore,
Philadelphia, St. Louis, Kansas City and
Los Angeles.
Templeton, Wilbur Bolster
Atlanta Opening of 'Webb'
Templeton the Rat and Wilbur the Pig
helped Paramount's "Charlotte's Webb" off
to a good start in the Atlanta, Ga., area
with appearances on the city's four television
stations—WSB, WAGA, WQXI and
WTCG.
The two costumed characters made a
tour of shopping centers and visited various
toy departments in each complex. The lovable
pair also appeared in the Dogwood
Festival's children's parade, which was fol-
•owed by showings of a "Charlotte's Webb"
fcaturette. Refreshments were served to all
those
attending.
The costumes of the two animal characters
were worn alternately by Ann Smiley.
Linda McAllister and Tracy and Terry
Burnette, whose performances helped the
characters to seem "real life."
The film version of E. B. White's classic
children's story received a big boost in the
Atlanta area from this somewhat simple
and inexpensive promotion.
Templeton tlw Rut and Wilbur the Pig
stirred up boxoffice ititerest for Paranu>unt's
"Charlotte's Web" with personal
appearances at several metropolitan
Atlanta shopping centers.
'Getaway' Receipts Soar
Bill .Scates, manager of the Martin Theatre
in Bowling Green, Ky., reports to have
broken all house records with his recent
showing of "The Getaway." Scates also
reports some very effective coincidental advertising
in connection with a local news
story that broke concerning an escaped convict
that claimed to have "just outsmarted
the stupid cop."
Big Fashion Tie-Up
Coordinated by MGM
A major tie-up involving Metro-Goldwyn-
Maycr and three leading fashion resources jg^j^
has been arranged as part of the extensive ^j^p
promotional campaign for "The Man Who
Loved Cat Dancing," starring Burt Reynolds
and Sarah Miles.
Noted young fashion creators Happy
Legs and Charlie's Mustache have been inspired
by the film—a combination love
story and high adventure which takes place
in the American West of the 1880's—to
design "Cat Dancing" collections for the
fall. The fashions are heavily influenced by
western and Indian art and artifacts.
Happy Legs has created a line of flannel
and mock buckskin pants and scouting shirts
modeled after the fashions worn by Reynolds
in the motion picture. Charlie's Mustache
has created a line of Indian-inspired
dresses, skirts and sweater tops.
Elizabeth Arden has provided a line of
beauty accessories to complement the "Cat
Dancing" look.
The film's national fashion tie-in was
further enhanced via two pages of color
advertising in the July issue of Mademoiselle
magazine.
MGM has set promotions in over 40
major cities tied to the film's national release
this month. Participating stores include
Bloomingdale's, Franklin Simon, Bonwit
Teller, B. Altman. Macy's and Abraham &
Straus in New York: Strawbridge & Clothier
in Philadelphia: Jos. Home in Pittsburgh: ~,m-
Carson, Pirie Scott and Marshall Field in
Chicago: Filene's and Jordan Marsh in
Boston; Rich's in Atlanta: Foley's in Houston:
Nieman-Marcus in Dallas: Bullock's
and May Co. in Los Angeles: and I. Magnin
in San Francisco. Each store will feature
the tie-in with the motion picture in local
newspaper advertising as well as in-store
displays.
Special portfolios have been prepared for
fashion editors and the participating stores
by MGM and The Margaret Hodge Company,
which coordinated the fashion promotion.
'Judge Roy Bean' Contest
Staged Between Managers
A contest developed recently between
managers of the Rialto Theatre in Casper,
Wyo., and the Rapid Theatre in Rapid City,
S.D., to see which house could obtain the
best boxoffice results during their respective
runs of "The Life and Times of Judge Roy
Bean."
l.aRae Hansen, manager of the Rialto,
invited the "Casper Gunfighters" to stage
a quick-draw performance on opening night.
Employees were dressed in old-fashioned
clothing.
Gene Crist, Rapid manager, dressed his
cashier in a bear suit to sell tickets at the
boxoffice and also paraded the costumedcharacter
around town prior to opening.
Ihe hear carried a sign giving the title,
theatre and playdate information.
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""Exhibitor has his say
'Snov/hall Express' Draws
Approval Not Crowds
"Snowball Express" (BV) is really a
fine family picture. The parents ask for
this kind but stay away when they are
played. It ran six days, but we should
have played it through. Weather was
nice.
Trail Theatre
New Town, N.D.
Pop. 1200.
BLFORD BERGLUND
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
Carry On Camping (AlP)—I believe this
is the best of the camping pictures. It's
English-made, but word of mouth helped
increase business each day. Weather was
excellent.—Buford Berglund, Trail Theatre,
New Town, N.D.. pop. 1200.
Evel Knievel (AIP)—This is one of the
best motorcycle pictures we've played. A
good story and well-made. Weather was
excellent.—Buford Berglund, Trail Theatre.
New Town, N.D.. pop. 1200.
God Forgives, I Don't (AIP)—These
westerns are different, but seem to have all
the ingredients to please the outdoor fans.
Weather was good this weekend.—Buford
Berglund, Trail Theatre, New Town, N.D.,
pop. 1200.
ANGLO-EM!
One Brief Summer (Anglo-EMI)—The
English colony came out for this, but attendance
was down. Romantic dramas with
nostalgic themes don't draw in this situation.
The picture wasn't bad. but was
reminiscent of several recent American
films with similar stories. Weather was hot
and windy on Monday and Tuesday.—L.F.
Adams. The Cinema. Grand Cayman.
B.W.I., pop. 10.000.
AVCO EMBASSY
They Call Me Trinity (.Avco-Embassy)
Good turn-out for this action film. Patrons
kept reminding us that another "Trinity"
picture is coming and that we should book
it.—L.F. Adams, Grand Cayman, B.W.I.,
pop. 10,000.
BUENA VISTA
Charley and the Angel (BV)—This Disney
feature was not a crowd puller like most
Disney features are. Mostly mothers and
small children came, mainly to see the
second feature that was run with it,
"Cinderella." We played them Thursday
through Tuesday and the weather was mild
and cool.—Steven McClanahan. Lory Theatre,
Highland. Illinois. Pop. 6,000.
Dumbo (BV)—I doubled this with "Legend
of Lobo" and had a good program. I
don't often double features, but this turned
out good. The weather was exceptional this
week.—Buford Berglund, Trail Theatre.
New Town, N.D., pop. 1200.
Fantasia (BV)—^We played this to good
houses for two nights. The old aspect ratio
was wrong, but the print was good and the
customers enjoyed it. The weather was hot
the Monday and Tuesday we played it.
L. F. Adams. The Cinema. Grand Cayman,
B.W.I. Pop. 10.000.
CINERAMA
Willard (CRC)—This one really brought
them in, even with a rodeo for competition.
It's an unusual picture, but it's well made.
—^Buford Berglund, Trail Theatre, New
Town. N.D.. pop. 1200.
COLUMBIA
Easy Rider (Col)—Still pulling them in!
Brought in a new crowd that was too young
to see it the first time around. Weather was
rainy, however, on our Sunday-Monday
playdates.—J.J. Schmidt, Showboat Theatre,
Hermann, Missouri, pop. 2700.
Living Free (Col)—The sequel to "Bom
Free" is very good. I played a TThree Stooges
comedy with it. It's too bad the film companies
don't find it profitable to make one
and two-reelers again. This week's weather
was good.—Buford Berglund, Trail Theatre,
New Town, N.D.. pop. 1200.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER
Dirty Dingus McGee (MGM)—This is
one of Frank Sinatra's best. I've played this
before, but it did better this time. Weekend
weather was good.—Buford Berglund, Trail
Theatre. New Town, N.D., pop. 1200.
NATIONAL GENERAL
El Condor (NGP)—Another action picture
that brought out the fans. Weather was
fair this week.—L.F. Adams, The Cinema,
Grand Cayman. B.W.I., pop. 10,000.
Fists of Fury (NGP)—Violent action,
blood flows freely, but a good man's film.
Has a great laugh with "Shu Who?" Should
do well in small towns.—Bob Morris. Par,amount
Theatre, Miami, Florida.
The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
(NGP)—This one was run for six days, but
'Athlete' Is Vintage
Disney Gold
"The World's Greatest Athlete" (BV)
did extremely well here as do most
Disney features. This was a family type
crowd. The showing was even held up
thirty minutes to get everyone in. The
line stretched out half a block. We
played it Thursday through Tuesday,
and the weather was windy and mild.
Lorj' Theatre
Highland, Illinois
Pop. 6,000.
BOXOFFICE BooldnGuide :: July 23, 1973 — 91 —
STEVE McCLANAHAN
'Deep Thrust' Wins
Action Accolades
"Deep Thrust" (AIP) has excitement
be>ond control and unbelievable karate
climaxes. Films of this calibre
are rare. Another great man's film for
small towns.
Paramount Theatre
Miami, Florida
BOB MORRIS
three days would be plenty for a town our
size. Many other activities occurred during
that week hurting it badly. We played it
Thursday through Tuesday with cool and
rainy weather.—Steven McClanahan, Lory
Theatre. Highland, Illinois. Pop. 6,000.
Scrooge (NGP)—We played this excellent
musical version of the Dickens novel Christmas
week and got a good turn-out of the
British
colony, but didn't get the attendance
it deserved, partly because of last-minute
shopping with the local stores open at night.
The weather was hot the week prior to
Christmas.—L.F. Adams. The Cinema,
Grand Cayman B.W.I., pop. 10.000.
The Thief Who Came to Dinner (NGP)—
This movie is extremely good, as are most
of Ryan O'Neal's movies. .'Apparently there
was not enough advance publicity for it.
Since summer has arrived theatre-going (indoors)
has slackened drastically. We played
this Thursday through Saturday in warm
weather.—Steve McClanahan. Lor>' Theatre.
Highland. Illinois. Pop. 6,000.
20TH CENTURY-FOX
M*A*S*H (20th-Fox)—This should have
done better than it did. but the tourists had
seen it before, and the Caymanians weren't
attracted by the title or by the players, in
spite of descriptive advance advertising.
Also the four days we ran the film were
marred by rain.—L.F. Adams, The Cinema,
Grand Cayman, B.W.I., pop. 10.000.
WARNER BROS.
Dirt> Harrj- (WB)—.\ction pictures are
popular here, and the name of Clint Eastwood
brought them in twice each night for
four nights. Weather was hot the Wednesday
thru Saturday play-dates. L.F. Adams,
The Cinema, Grand Cayman, B.W.I. Pop.
10.000.
The Train Robbers (WB)—This John
Wayne flic fell flat here. Crowds were
sparse with mostly teenagers and few a
adults. Apparently the best advertisement,
word-of-mouth. hurt it here. It played
Thursday through Tuesday and weather was
mild.—Steven McClanahan, Lory Theatre,
Highland, Illinois. Pop. 6,000.
What's Up, Doc? (WB)—What's to say—
except that it was one of the best films
we've had in a long time. These two together
were absolutely fops, and all the costars
were perfectly cast. The chase and
court scenes were priceless!—B. J. Towriss,
Capitol Theatre, Princeton, B.C. Pop.
3,000.

BOXOFFICE
BAROMETER
This chart records the performance of current ottroctions in the opening weeic of their first runs in
the 20 key cities checked. Pictures with fewer than five engagements are not listed. As new runs
is are reported, rotir.gs are added and averages revised. Computation in terms of percentage in
to relation normal grosses as determined by the theatre managers. With 100 per cent as "nontial,"
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4581 Book of Numbers (80) D --Avco Emb 4-16-73 H A3
4589 Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies
CE) (92) C-D 20th-Fox 5-14-73 PG
4553 Across UOttl Street
(102) Cr UA 1- 8-73 Q C
Alliance for Pronress
(108) Polit. D ....TricontinenUi 3-19-73
Hope to Die (99) Ac 20tli-Fox 1211-72 4548 And PG A3
4588 And Now the Screaming Starts!
(87) Ho CRC 5- 7-73 El A3
4550 Avantil (140) C UA 12-18-72 U B
Baby, Int'l 4571 The (85) Sus Scotia 3-12-73 PG
Bad Barbara (92) Sex Shtrpix 2-26-73
Ballad of Carl-Henning. The
(104) D b&w Danish Film Inst. 5-14-73
(90) 4566 Baron Blood Ho AlP 2-19-73 PG A3
4596 Battle for the Planet of the Apes
(86) ^ SF 20tli-Fox 6- 4-73 A2
Baxter! (100) NGP 2-26-73 A2
4567 C-D PG
4565 Black Caesar (92) Ac Melo ....AlP 2-19-73 m C
4557 Black Gunn (94) Ac Col 1-22-73 |B1 B
4561 Black Mama, White Mam*
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©Under Milk Wood (90) F.
©Phedre (90) . . . .Tranedy.
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©Matter of Winning
(84) Adv...Jun73
CHARLES F. BAILEY FILMS
©Cruel and Unusual Punishment
( .) biw Jan 73
CAMBIST FILMS
©Code Name Trixie
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©Honeycomb (90) D. D
Geraldlne Chaplin, Per Oscarsso
CINEMA 5
©Cesar and Rosalie (110) C. Dec 72
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Y»es Montand, Romy Sdinelder
©State of Sieoc
(120) Pol .. Apr 73
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©Roommates . . . Here and Now
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Daniele Oulmet. Chantal Renaud
©Loving and Laughing
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Andre Lawrence, Sue Helen Petrit
©Amorous Headmaster
(-.) Sex C. .Jan 73
Ole Soltoft, Grlta Norby
©Lustful Vicar (..) Sex C. Jan 73
Jarl Borssen, Magall Noel
©A Very Private Party
(•) Sex C. Mar 73
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Feature reviews
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AMERICAN GRAFFITI
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Comedy-
Universal (7316) 110 Minutes Rel. Auff. '73
Now that the 'SOs have been firmly estabhshed \\\ the
minds of nostalgia lovers, the early '60s get their due in
the Lucasfilm, Ltd. Coppola Co. production of "American .„p I
Graffiti." The title doesn't quite fit and some of the I
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incidents are contrived, yet the overall film is a .joy for
any age bracket. Whether or not the viewer grew up in
that period is secondary to the wealth of solid comic
and dramatic material in the George Lucas-Gloria Katz-
Willard Huyck screenplay. As an observer mentioned,
everything is done iii cars. The action takes place during
one night in a northern California town as foiu- buddies
cope with ex-girl friends, pickups, baby sisters, the police,
drag racers and their own futures, meanwhile participating
in more dramatic incidents than most kids experienced
in a week. From beginning to end, the soundtrack
rocks with songs of the period—42 in all, beginning
with the classic "Rock Ai'ound the Clock" by Bill Haley
& His Comets—to the extent that the film is practically
a musical. A good device has most of the music being
supplied by an all-night radio disk jockey. Lucas directed
and Fi-ancis Ford Coppola and Gary Kurtz co-produced.
With the right selling, this could be an American cla.ssic.
Technicolor.
Richard Dreyfuss, Ronny Howard, Paul Le Mat, Cindy
Williams, Charlie Martin Smith, Candy Clark.
Action Weglrama
SLAUGHTER'S BIG RIP-OFF
American Int'l (7310) 92 Minutes Rel. July '73
Yet another black action sequel to one of last year's
hits goes into release, hopefully to strike the same paydirt
as before. The new Slaughter film, again starring big
Jim Brown, appears to have been influenced by the recent
Supreme Com't ruling. Compared to the original "Slaughter,"
the sequel has little sex and much less violence.
Everything is cut before it gets too explicit, although
there is a full frontal nude shot of redheaded Judy Brown.
Fans of television personality Ed McMahon will be relieved
to learn that he doesn't damage his image by
engaging in any of the nastier aspects of the Charles
Johnson script, based on the character created by Don
Williams. McMahon's role is such that it doesn't call for
acting ability, being surprisingly brief. The other actors
come off better, particularly Don Stroud as the sadistic
killer. Brock Peters as a police detective and Richard
Williams, who nearly steals the picture. Gloria Hendry
is Brown's black love interest. 'Veteran Gordon Douglas
dii-ected, with enough action highlights to satisfy, and
Monroe Sachson produced. James Brown cnot to be
confused with the star) helped compose the music, which
he and Lyn Collins sing. Color is by Movielab and in
Todd-AO 35.
Jim Brown, Ed McMahon, Don Stroud, Brock Peters,
Gloria Hendry, Richard Williams, Art Metrano.
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Invasion of the Bee Girls S
Centaur- Sequoia Pictures 85 Minutes Rel. July '73
A filmmaker for 20 years (honors include two Academy
Awards I, director Denis Sanders, working from a Nicholas
Meyer shooting script, has latched on to what should
shape up as one of the more promising entries in the
summer's sci-fi/ action drama gem-e. He has infused this
intriguingly concocted yarn of transformation of ordinary
subm-ban California housewives into ravishingly beautiful
women, thi'ough bee fluid, with the proper shadings of
innovativeness and no small measui-e of taut, tense elements.
The acting quotient, especially by federal investigator
William Smith, seeking the whys and wherefores
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of abnormally high male deaths traced to
excessive sensual activity), and Anitra Ford, as the lady
scientist spearheading an amazing contemporary concept,
is strong. The stunningly visual effects, changing sometimes
dowdy women into wanton deadly killers, are handled
with striking touches by cinematographer Gary
Graver. Supporting players include Victoria Vetri, a former
"Playmate of the Year," cast as a coy research assistant
at a top-secret U.S. experimental laboratory, who
sets her sights for the redoubtable Smith. Miss Ford,
previously seen in "Women in Cages" and "Stacy," is on
television's daily "The Price Is Right" .series.
WiUiam Smith, Anitra Ford, Victoria Vetri, CUff Osmond,
Wrig-ht King, Ben Hammer.
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108 Minutes Rel. June '73
From the author of the acclaimed "The Go-Between,"
L. P. Hartley, comes another character study of a working
man who loves above his class in the England of another
time. The new film is set in the early 1920s, a later
period than its predecessor, although there is no real
emphasis on time. A World Film Services Champion
production, produced by Ben Arbeid, the Colimibia release
is blessed with strong performances by Flobert Shaw
and Sarah Miles and two awards from the recent Cannes
Film Festival. For art house patrons, this is absorbing
fare; for others, there is little of interest. Both stars
seem perfectly cast: Shaw as the self-made man, head
of his own chauffem- service, very proper on the job
but capable of brutality; and Miss Miles, struggling to
keep her balance after losing her husband and "oeing
committed to an asylum. Miss Miles blossoms from tired
and worn-out widow to fresh young society matron most
believably. Director Alan Bridges, a veteran of British
TV, infused the proceedings with some action: boxing
matches between youthful contenders, Shaw's smashing
of his cars for hire and his encounters with co-worker
Ian Hogg. Wolf Mankowitz adapted the novel for the
screen. Panavision equipment was used.
Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles, Peter Egan, Elizabeth Sellars,
Caroline Mortimer, Patricia Lawrence, Ian Hogg.
THE CIRCLE PG ^^^
Circle Productions 95 Minutes Rel.
Given the fact that "The Cii-cle" represents Tom Moyer
jr.'s debut as a dii-ector-producer, the film is generally
successful. Moyer, the son of the Portland, Ore., exhibitor,
handles his novice actors well, although his screenplay
doesn't provide the punch or focus desired. Like
most films of the "Strawben-y Statement" genre, "The
Circle" tells the rather one-sided story of a college
senior dreading Vietnam and "straight" society in general.
The protagonist is a cardboard character representing
virtue and whimsy, while his parents are depicted
as ultra-boorish and unloving. An easing of these stereotypes
would have helped immensely. The supporting roles
were both better acted and better conceived, especially
Tom Gohn as the Joe College sidekick. Oddly enough, the
middle-aged characters were the most believable, as in
the scene where Gohn and Carol Crittenden's father get
drunk together. Mary Scln-am smiles beatifically through
each "young lovers" scene with the hero, played with
conviction by Tim O'Callaghan. The thoroughly predictable
demise of the central character (in Vietnam) leads
to a baffling joining of hands around his grave. The
photography was joltingly effective in spots, and a
soundtrack featm-ing The New Seekers was good.
Tim O'Callaghan, Tom Gohn, Carol Crittenden,
Mary Schram.
PG
Comedy
Frasier, the Loveable Lion
LCS Distributing, Inc. 97 Minutes Rel. June '73
Frasier, California's Lion Country Safari's famous
elderly sensuous lion and his secret of virility, is the
basis for this unevenly structured slapstick yarn aimed
at the kiddie trade. Harry Shuster, LCS's executive director,
served as executive producer, while Allan Sandler
produced and Pat Shields du-ected. Comedy was photographed
in conventional screen size and on a modest
budget. Filmed entirely at LCS from an original story
by Sandy Dvore and screenplay by LCS publicist Jerry
Kobrin. "Frasier," save for its sex gag-filled dialog, is
reminiscent of the "Fi-ancis, the Talking Mule" series.
Timid zoology professor Michael Callan. the only person
able to communicate with Fi-asier, has a gi-eat time learning
the birds and bees straight from the lion's mouth
voice supplied courtesy of Victor Jory. The film contains
just enough hanky-panky to earn it a PG. but not enough
to hold interest for adults. Still, it's a film the family
can see together as sex references will be over most moppets'
heads. Assets include Jory's sly, deep-toned Frasier
voice and the abundance of LCS's African wildlife is used
to good advantage. Direction is unimaginative, but Shields
manages to glean good performances from his cast, particularly
Callan and Fritzi Bm-r.
Michael Callan, Katherine Justice, Victor Jory, Frank de
Kova, Malachi Throne, Marc LawTcnce. Fritzi Burr.
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FEATURE REVIEWS Story Synopsis; Exploitips; Adiines for Newspapers and Program;
THE STORY: "The Hireling" (Col)
In England of the early 1920s, Lady Sarah Miles is
released from the institution she had been committed
to following her husband's death. She's chauffeured by
Robert Shaw, head of an agency renting Rolls Royces.
Apprehensive at fii'st about coping with her life. Miles .."'..
finds no comfort with her mother, Elizabeth Sellars. Girl,
Although proper, Shaw helps Miles regain her confidence.
He invents a family and keeps her informed of their
doings. To repay his kindness, Miles aids the boxing
club in which Shaw is interested. At a match between
the youthful contenders. Miles meets Shaw's former Ai-my
captain, Peter Egan. The ambitious Egan keeps mistress
Caroline Mortimer on the side and romances Miles to
fm-ther a political career. In love with Miles, Shaw broods
and takes his frustration out on helper Ian Hogg and
mistress Christine Hargreaves. He tells Miles the truth
and she begins to relapse into her former state. Shaw
then smashes his autos.
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•The Hii-eling' Is This Year's Winner of the Coveted
Grand Prize As the Best Picture at the Cannes Film
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