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^'ol. 103 No. 17
FROM
ON THE 'FIRING LINE'
time to time, we have used the
phrase, "seHing two tickets where
only one has been sold before." That admonition
belongs to all three key elements
of this business, individually and
jointly—and we might add, "constantly."
That's the way it was, from the very
beginning days of making and marketing
films. In fact, It has never ceased
altogether. But, of late, there appears
to have been a division in the ranks that
should be continuously joined in this indispensable
effort.
Recognition of the values inherent
therein have been pointed up from time
to time on this page on which the discussion
last week was on the need for greater
cooperative effort on the part of the
industry and the newspress in particular,
but not overlooking the visual and audio
media, respectively, of television and
radio. Much of this is on the national
scale, but the focus has to be on the local
level to achieve the desired objective of
"two tickets where only one was sold
before."
There has been some considerable laxity
thereon, resulting from changes effected
as a result of the unsteady flow of
merchandiseable product, as well as of
the "tools" with which to work. This
wasn't just discovered. Unfortunately, it
has been building up for some time and
now has reached a point that calls for
ACTION that will be applied with the
necessary constancy to "permanize," so
to speak, its desired effects.
The editorial on this page in our issue
of July 30, titled "Mutuality of Interests,"
brought out some of the salient
factors in the efforts undertaken by the
National Ass'n of Theatre Owners, in
consonance with the American Newspaper
Publishers' Ass'n, to work together
for a reciprocal objective. Meanwhile,
there is much that this industry itself
can do, a "guideline" to which is contained
in the following letter from Robert
Klinge, manager of Dickinson Theatres'
Northpark Cinema 1 & 2 in Joplin, Mo.
I have just read youi' editorial in the July 30
issue on 'Mutuality of Interests' and was very
much impressed by It. The motion picture market
in most instances today, particularly in key
situations, evidences the lack of advance publicity
on product, with the exception of a few
roadshow releases. How can we get the word to
the public? All key cities have newspapers, radio
and television. All that is really needed is good
public relations with these media.
If you have a Sunday paper, the chances are
it has a Sunday magazine section editor. If so,
there is usually a need for an eye-catching cover.
Get with youi- Sunday magazine section editor
. . . take him out to lunch or even for a cocktail.
Have a pictm-e in mind that you want to use. a
few choice stills and thiee or foui- news releases
on the picture. You will find that, in nearly every
case, he is ready to listen to ideas that benefit
his readers. You also will find that readers in
general are more interested in articles pertaining
to motion pictui'es than any other me(iia
when scanning the magazine section. I have
used the magazine cover in some 30 or 40 instances
to gi-eat success.
Television is another tremendous avenue for
free publicity. If you have a 'lady's talk show'
on yom- station in the A.M. or noon time, talk
to the show producer about the possibility of a
movie reviewer or critic to foster the show.
In my situation I have a movie critic on a
woman's morning show once a week, usually on
Thui-sday, and by viewing om- Wednesday night
opening, his comments are fresh from being
seen the night before. In many cases where I get
bookings far enough in advance, I am able to
obtain 16mm featurettes of five to ten minutes
in length for him to use on his portion of the
show. These have a tremendous impact on the
viewers.
Radio is a comparatively easy communication
to capture. This can be handled by the manager
or an announcer as an interview on a particular
film a question-and-answer spot on moviegoing
habits of today, or a lobby interview with 'firstnighters.'
In most cases, 'first-nighter' interviews
are taped and can be edited if necessary.
Don't underestimate the power of the press,
especially the people you become involved with.
They are himian just like you and are always
on the lookout for something to interest their
readers, viewers and listeners.
Tiy It.-You'll Uke It.
To be of service to exhibitors, Boxoffice
regularly publishes articles in its
Showmandiser Section that report on
promotional activities of showmen from
around the country. The three pages in
this issue give accent to tie-up campaigns
effected at the local level at little
or no cost to the theatremen.
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20lh-Fox Profits Up
In Half Year, Quarter
HOLLYWOOD—Greater profits at 20th
Century-Fox have been reported, due chief-
For the second quarter of 1973 the
company reported that earnings before
extraordinary items were $2,617,000, or
48 per cent higher than the $1,769,000 in
the same period a year ago. Earnings per
share were 30 cents, compared with 21
cents a share for the second quarter of
1972. Net earnings (after extraordinary
items) for the second quarter of 1973
were $8,493,000, or 99 cents a share, compared
with $5,343,000, or 62 cents a share
for the similar 1972 period. Earnings per
share have all been stated on a primary
basis.
The 1973 results include the effect of
new accounting policies adopted by the accounting
profession for the motion picture
industry in June 1973. These changes had
the effect of increasing earnings before
extraordinary items by 1
cent and net earnings
by 2 cents per share.
Dennis C. Stanfill, chairman of the board
and chief executive officer, and Gordon
Stulberg, president and chief operating
officer, noted that: "The favorable results
for the second quarter reflect the strong
business of our very successful joint venture
production, The Poseidon Adventure,' and
other features as well as earnings gains of
our film laboratory, foreign theatres and
television station."
A quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents
was declared July 26 payable September
14 to shareholders of record as of August
24. Previously this year, the company resumed
payment of a quarterly cash dividend
at the rate of 5 cents per share.
20th-Fox Agrees to Repurchase
Land It Had Sold to Alcoa
LOS ANGELES - Twentieth Century-
Fox, which had been leasmg its 76-acre
studio and headquarters site, said it signed
an agreement to repurchase the property
from Aluminum Co. of America for $21
million.
In 1961, 20th-Fox sold its 280-acre
portion of land in west Los Angeles to
Alcoa for $43 million, and at the same
irne leased back its 76-acre studio and head-
/.iuers site. Since then, 20th-Fox occupied
ifi site on a 99-year lease from Alcoa that
called for an annual rental of $1.5 million.
The agreement, according to 20th-Fox,
also gives Alcoa a ten-year option to repurchase
from 20th-Fox about 17.5 acres
along the main street in the area—Avenue
of the Stars. A repurchase by Alcoa would
Plans currently call for keeping the
headquarters offices at the Century City site.
Wolff said.
Gen'l Cinema Agrees
To Sell 22 Theatres
BOSTON — General Cinema Corp. has
agreed to sell 25 motion picture theatres to
Century Cinema Circuit, Inc.. a privately
held Los Angeles company, for more than
$6,000,000.
The theatres are part of a package of
48 motion picture theatres General Cinema
acquired last year from the Loew's Theatres
unit of Loews Corp. Of the theatres General
Cinema is selling, 22 are in the Los Angeles
area and three are in Arizona, GCC executives
reported.
General Cinema decided to sell the theatres,
according to a GCC official, because
they tended to be older neighborhood-type
theatres, and General Cinema is trying to
limit itself to newer shopping-center-type
Newspaper Ad Parley
On NATO's Agenda
NEW YORK—Six of the most prominent
newspaper advertising executives in
the United States will take part in a "Meet
the symposium annual convention
leave 20th-Fox with 55 acres to develop.
improved film operations, flourishmg
at
ly to
foreign
cessing
of the National Ass'n of Theatre
the Press"
theatres and domestic film pro-
Lewis N. Wolff, president of 20th Century-Fox
Realty & Development Co., said
laboratory activities.
Owners. The largest exhibitor conclave in
For the first half of 1973, earnings before
20th-Fox plans to develop its 76-acre studio
the nation will be held September 17-20 at
items were $5,070,000, property into a phased plan of luxury townhouses
the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco.
extraordinary
or 59 cents a share, compared with $3,945,-
and condominiums and commercial
The newspaper officials will disclose the
000. or 46 cents a share for the same period areas. Wolff said that construction
last year, a gain of 29 per cent. Net earnings
begin on the luxury townhouses in
will
1974,
findings of several research studies relating
to moviegoer attitudes in a 20-minute presentation
the on of 17.
morning September the studio operations will remain
but that
(after extraordinary items) for the
on the property for at least five years.
meet
They also will discuss ways in which exhibitors
$8,493,000, or 99 cents a
first half were
share, compared with $5,343,000, or 62 Eventually, he said, 20th-Fox will
can more effectively utilize news-
its studio needs by leasing other companies'
papers to stimulate theatre attendance, as
cents a share, in the same period of 1972.
studios, by joint operation of another studio,
well as suggest creative approaches for
promoting motion pictures to the community.
or by building another studio in an area
in which the land is less valuable.
A question-and-answer period
will
Fred Stein is chairman of the board of
Century Cinema Circuit, Inc., and his son
Robert, 39. is president and chief operating
officer. An interesting facet of C€ntury's acquirement
of the 25 theatres from General
Cinema is that these same units were part
of a 31 -theatre package sold by Century to
Loews' Theatres about a year ago.
Robert Stein said that all present operating
staffs at these theatres will be retained
follow the presentation.
Participating in the seminar will be Jack
Kauffman, president of the Newspaper
Advertising Bureau of the American Newspaper
Publishers Ass'n; Richard W. Carpenter,
vice-president for marketing of the
Philadelphia Bulletin: Thomas K. Crowe,
president of the International Newspaper
Advertising Executives organization and advertising
director of the Indianapolis Star
and News; Thomas R. Gormley. executive
vice-president of the Cincinnati Enquirer;
Warren S. Magwood, retail advertising
manager of the Los Angeles Times and W.
W. Meyer, advertising manager of the
Kansas City Star.
Herb Jaffe Organizes
Own Production Firm
HOLLYWOOD — Herb Jaffe. former
head of production for United Artists, has
formed Herb Jaffe Associates, an independent
film company for the production of
features, with headquarters at Goldwyn
Studios.
Jaffe has acquired two properties for
production. One is "The Hot Blue Sea."
a new book about the prohibition era b\
Richard Jessup who wrote "The Cincinnati
Kid" that will be published by Doubleday
in January 1974. The other is "In a Wild
Sanctuary," the William Harrison thriller
novel that has been published by William
Morrow and is currently both in hard cover
and paperback.
Jaffe shortly will announce his production
staff.
but that some executive changes on the circuit
level will be announced soon. He added
Rank Piofit Is Up 38%
that the only major policy innovation contemplated
by Century at this time is to stress
For First Half of Year
LONDON— Fiscal first half prof
conversions to multi-screen theatres.
In addition to the 25 theatres acquired
from General Cinema Corp.. Century already
has added the 980-seat Tustin Theatre
in Orange County.
Century has arranged for 3,000 square
feet of office space on Wilshire Boulevard
in Los Angeles and expects to occupy these
new quarters in eight weeks.
Rank Organization, Ltd.. increased 38 per
company re-
irlier. the cent from a ye.i
ported. For the 28 weeks ended May 22
Rank had a net income equivalent to $43.6
million, or 28 cents a share, an incre.ise
from $41.4 million, or 21 cents a share,
a year earlier.
Sales jumped l'> per cent to $286.6 million
from $241.7 million.
BOXOFFICE :: Angus 1973

Premiere of 'Sanlee'
Held in Houston
HOLLYWOOD—Vagabond
Prcxiuclions'
initial feature motion picture, "Santee." a
Crown International Pictures release, opened
Wednesday (1) in Houston, Tex. Present
for the premiere were Crown International
executive Newton P. "Red" Jacobs and
Mark Tenser, as well as Caruth C. Byrd,
chairman of the board of Vagabond, and
James G. "Skeets" Wilson, president of the
production company.
"Santee," with a cast headed by Glenn
Ford, Michael Burns, Dana Wynter and
Jay Silverheels, was completed for under
52,000,000. Vagabond's next feature, "Reindeer
Smith," about a Texan, is scheduled
for a February start,
Texas has been developing considerable
interest in the motion picture business, with
the governor and various state bodies placing
advertising in the tradepapers encouraging
producers to use the grand sweep of
the state's vast plains and ranches for film
production. Along with this state emphasis,
individuals with their own monetary resources
and an avid interest in the entertainment
world have invested time and
money in the film business on the production
side.
One of these Texans is Caruth C. Byrd.
31, who told the New York Times that he
has two aims, "to make money and to make
Dallas a major motion picture and TV
production center and, perhaps, to win an
Oscar for producing the best movie of the
\ear."
Byrd was described in the Times article
as "a musician, frog farmer, actor, investments
developer, moviemaker, cattleman
and millionaire." He is chairman of the
board and executive officer of the Caruth
C. Byrd Enterprises, Inc., and his father
leadership with whom he grew up.
distribution and exhibition figures, he told
BoxoFFicE that he plans to invest $1,500,-
000 during the next 18 months in from
three to five feature films and he wants to
make at least that number of pictures each
year. His financial commitments to major
film productions already completed or
getting under way in the coming six months
amount to more than $4,000,000, according
to the Times article.
'Mourie' Key Dates, Tours
Set for 4 Major Cities
NEW YORK— With four key dates, including
world premieres set for "Maurie,"
these initial plans will kick off national
playtime, announces Charles Boasberg,
president of National General Pictures
Corp.
World premieres opened in Cincinnati's
Skywalk Theatres on July 30, and Pittsburgh's
Fulton the next day. Following these
playdates, the film opened August I in
two of New York's best theatres, Loew's
State 1 and Loew's Cine. Pacific's Dome
Theatre will be the site for the Los Angeles
opening on August 15.
Douglas Morrow, writer and co-producer
with Frank Ross, and Bernie Casey, star of
the film, have begun an intensive personal
appearance campaign in the New York.
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh areas with TV.
radio, and newspaper interviews. Included
is in the publicity tour Jack Twyman, who
was captain of the Cincinnati Royals and
the man responsible for the rehabilitation
of Maurice Stokes, about whom the film is
based.
The "Maurie" story has created such national
interest that the 17 National Basketball
Ass'n teams are cooperating in their
bailiwicks to give the film local as well as
national attention.
Although sports personalities are lending
themselves for exploitation, "Maurie"
is not a sports story, but a narrative how
Twyman adopted Maurie who suffered a
serious head injury.
In the world premiere cities much fanfare
is planned with bands, parades, spwrts
luminaries, dignitaries, cast and producers.
In Cincinnati, the mayor has declared a
"Jack Twyman Day." for its opening. These
locales were chosen because these cities
were the homesites for the "real" stars of
the "Maurie" story.
is a first cousin of the late Adm. Richard
Expect Columbia to Report
E. Byrd and established the aircraft company
that grew into Ling-Temco-Vought.
Bvrd's reported wealth, says the Times, is
Loss for Its Fiscal Year
570,000,000.
NEW YORK—Columbia Pictures Industries
Byrd became a feature movie producer
announced that it expects to report a
when he was offered a role in a film some substantial loss for its fiscal year which
months ago. The result was the creation of
Vagabond Productions of California, which
ended
result
June
from
30.
several
The
factors.
prospective loss will
There will be
he heads. Operating from a suite at Dallas' a loss from operations for the fourth quarter.
most prestigious address, 1 Main Place,
Byrd says his innovative and sometimes Another major factor will be the adoption
unorthodox business interests have not of new industry accounting procedures
changed his relationship with the more promulgated by the American Institute of
traditional-minded members of the city's
Certified Public Accountants in late June
1973. which change certain of the com-
During the Variety Club Tent 25 salute pany's long established and accepted accounting
methods. As recommended by the
to Walt Disney Productions, where Byrd
met many of the film capital's production, AICPA. the new procedures will be applied
BOXOmCE :: August 6, 1973
retroactively. To a considerable extent, the
effect of the new rules will be to defer to
the fi.scal year now in progress and subsequent
periods the recognition of income
previously reported for the first three quarters
of fiscal 1973.
Also, the company indicated that its
board of directors is in the process of reviewing
certain inventory and other asset
values.
MGM Intl Is Lensing
Four Films Overseas
By SYD CASSYD
HOLLYWOOD — Has there been a
change in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor International's
approach to content since the U.S.
Supreme Court obscenity ruling, which has
clouded the production schedules of many
majors? Andre Pieterse, executive vicepresident
of the overseas production operation
of the company, told Boxoffice that
since the company pwlicy always rejected X
pictures, they are continuing with the production
of four films already scheduled
which he labeled "action-adventure" films.
Starting this month the company is making
"S.A.S. in Kabul." which Pieterse described
as a James Bond-type film to be
produced on location in Afghanistan. Along
with this in that area of the world, a documentary-type
feature which was described
as a "Mondo Cane" epic produced by Folce
Quillici. an associate of Jacopetti, with the
same brutal force of the original, is being
lensed in under-developed countries. The
title is "God Under the Skin,"
Italy is the locale for a chase-type picture
called, "Mussolini, the Last Four
Days," which is about the chase from Rome
to the north where the originator of the
Fascist salute came to the end of his days
hanging upside down when the local citizenry
caught him. Filming starts this month.
MGM International has filmed 15 pictures
in the two years of its existence, and
the schedule this year calls for six including
one other titled "Johnny Velvet," with
the final script from Richard Patterson in
October.
Discussing violence in relation to films
and the acceptance overseas, it was recalled
that British Lord Trevelyan, now retired,
frequently states that England would accept
sex but not violence. Pieterse said that, in
his view. Britain has objected to too many
bullets being poured into any victim, though
a few don't seem out of line.
"We are aware of the new guidelines."
said Pieterse "but they will make little difference
in our company policy."
Charles Bronson to Star
In UA's 'Mr. Majestyk'
NEW YORK—Charles Bronson has been
signed to star in "Mr. Majestyk." it was
announced by Walter Mirisch, who will
produce the film for Mirisch Productions,
Inc., and United Artists release.
Bronson will play the title role in the
original Elmore Leonard screenplay. It is
the story of a melodramatic chase for an
escaped killer. Mirisch will begin the picture
in September on locations in the United
States.
"Mr. Majestyk" marks the second consecutive
UA film for Bronson, who previously
appeared in "The Mechanic." Bronson
rose to prominence earlier in the Mirisch
film, "The Magnificent Seven." also released
bv United Artists.

Sandy Howard Makes
Extensive U.S. Tour
By JOHN COCCHI
NEW YORK—Producer Sandy Howard
believes in selling his films. In the course
of promoting the 20th Century-Fox release
•The Neptune Factor." he personally visited
more than 60 cities throughout the country.
His radio and television appearances and
newspaper and magazine interviews have
paid off. since "Neptune" is one of the biggest
hits of a not very exciting summer.
The producer feels that promotion is part
of the job of making movies and emphasizes
that showmanship is the only way to get the
business back on a profitable basis. Except
for large cities like New York and Los Angeles,
there is no problem in getting interviews
with any local media. As a producer.
Howard considers himself a non-celebrity,
but states that virtually any city he visited
was anxious to hear him speak. In other
words, the public is still fascinated by those
connected with the glamorous business of
motion pictures.
Of course, the stars are the most influential
when it comes to selling a film. Howard
says that any film star should actively participate
in the promotion, whether or not he
owns a piece of the profits. The producer
has high praise for Richard Harris, star
of Howard's production of "Man in the
Wilderness" for Warner Bros., and for
Ernest Borgnine, featured in "The Neptune
Factor." Both men, he said, become
a vital part in selling any film in which
they appear. Borgnine, said Howard, deserves
an award for his recent tour on
behalf of "Neptune" and another Fox release,
"Emperor of the North."
Communication is important all the way
down the line, Howard emphasizes. While
it's essential to bring the message to the
public, it's just as vital to give the exhibitor
the tools he needs to sell the film. Preview
screenings and press material, especially the
latter, are absolutely necessary, he feels.
Howard has admiration for 20th Century-
Fox's sales department and for the seminars
held by the company earlier in the year to
acquaint the exhibitors with summer product.
"The Neptune Factor—An Undersea Odys,sey"
opened at New York showcase theatres
on Friday (3). Daniel Petrie directed
the Sanford Howard Production in Panavision
and DcLuxc Color on location in Canada
and in the Bahamas. The cast is headed
by Ben Gazzara, Yvette Mimieux, Walter
Pidgeon and Ernest Borgnine.
Kathleen Freeman Signed
For 'Benji' Appearance
DALLAS—Kathleen Freeman has been
signed for a special guest appearance in
Mulberry Square's motion picture production
entitled "Benji," it was announced
by Joe Camp. Miss Freeman was most
.-ecently a regular on "The Sandy Duncan
Jl ov/" and this fall will co-star with Dom
D'jLuise
on NBC's "Lotsa Luck."
PROMOTE CLEANER AIR —
Representing the Will Rogers Memorial
Fund and the entire entertainment
communications industry, a number of
industry leaders presented a special
anti-air pollution petition to Governor
Rockefeller of New York. It was accepted
on behalf of the governor by
Henry Diamond, left. New York state
commissioner of environmental conservation.
At the right is Engene Picker,
president of Trans-Lux Theatres and
treasurer of the fund-raising committee
of the Will Rogers Hospital and Research
Center, who was among those
attending the ceremony.
Para. Sales Heads Hold
Merchandising Meeting
LOS ANGELES—Paramount Pictures
division and district managers met in Los
Angeles July 31, August 1, 2, and 3 for a
sales and merchandising conference on
forthcoming Paramount films. Norman
Weitman, vice-president-sales, chaired the
conference.
In attendance from New York were
Barry Reardon, vice-president administration;
Jack Perley, manager of the playdate
department; Gino Campagnola, manager of
the contract department; Joseph Moscaret,
director of non-theatrical and 16mm sales,
and Nat Stern, New York division manager.
Division managers attending were Martin
Kutner, East; Fred Mathis, South; Howard
Ross, Midwest, and assistant general sales
manager Ted Zephro, West.
District managers attending were Jack
Kcegan, Boston; Joe Cutrell, Charlotte;
Frank Carbone, Dallas, and Harry Block,
San Francisco.
Films discussed at the conference included
"Hit!," "Bang the Drum Slowly," "Scalawag,"
"Save the Children," "Ash Wednesday,"
"The Conversation," "Phase IV,"
"Don't Look Now," "Jonathan Livingston
.Seagull," "Serpico," "The White Dawn,"
"The Parallax View," "The Little Prince,"
"The Man on the Swing," "The Great Gatsby,"
and "Godfather II."
In addition to discussing and setting distribution
plans for these films, an advertising
and promotion seminar was held under
the direction of Charles O. Glenn, vicepresident-advertising,
publicity and promotion.
Glenn will be assisted by Gordon
Weaver, executive director of national publicity,
and Michael Beinncr, director of field
advertising and publicity.
CVD's 'O'Toole' Film
Scoring in Test Runs
DENVER—Charles E. Sellier jr., president
of CVD Studios, a subsidiary of
American National Enterprises, Salt Lake
City, is enthusiastic over the business being
racked up in test runs by "The Brothers
OToole," the firm's initial effort in motion
picture production. At the Paramount,
Denver, where the world premiere was
staged, the gross ran to a strong 160 per
cent, especially good for that time of the
year, and in Richmond, Va., in a fourwall
test, the gross in a small group of
theatres was over 150 per cent in the first
week of a two-week run.
Expects to Exceed Previous Hits
R. V. "Rip" Coalson, chairman of ANE,
says the company has been working on the
summer distribution concept for more than
a year. Based on the first week in Richmond.
Coalson expects "The Brothers
O'Toole" business to exceed the two previous
Richmond four-wall winter grosses recorded
by other releases of the firm, such
as "Cougar Country" and "North Country."
The summer four-wall promotion differs
substantially from the winter four-wall plan
in that the TV, radio and newspaper advertising
models and the respective expenditures
are mixed differently and stress markedly
different socio-economic theatre attendance
profiles.
Coalson stated, "While testing is not yet
completed, we believe the Richmond run
proves our theories. We now will confine
ourselves to refining the plan with a look
toward even higher theatre attendance."
Of particular interest to theatremen was
the dramatic increase in concession sales.
Sam Bendheim of Neighborhood Theatres,
Richmond, and Mort Gerber of District
Theatres. Washington. D.C., reported sharp
increases in concession sales as compared
to sales with other films played this summer.
Bendheim commented that "in a summer
that has produced good business, 'The
Brothers O'Toole' run has been outstanding.
We seldom experience standing ovations
by the audience as we did with 'O'Toole'
and, particularly, running out of concessions
as we did at the Westover Theatre."
While ANE does not share in the concession
business, Coalson stated: "We arc
extremely pleased with the high concession
sales, as they are an important part of
our relations with exhibitors."
Plan Five G Films Yearly
ANE previously has reported the goal of
establishing year-round distribution of features.
According to company spokesmen,
the goal is a reality since ANE now has the
capability to distribute films on this b.isis.
having established five exchanges around
the country. CVD Studios plans to deliver
at least five G-rated films a year to meet
ANE requirements. Presently being readied
for production are "Pieces of Eight," "Wellspring"
and "Futures," with Norman Tokar
having been signed to direct the latter.
BOXOFFICE ;: August 6, 1973

'Operation Sixteen' Formed
In Boston by Leo Meady
BOSTON—Leo F. Mcaily. president o\
Show Time ("inemas. Inc.. based here,
aggressively is promoting
16mm exhibition,
although he is
head of a traditional
35mm circuit.
Meady
Recently
organized "Operation
Sixteen." a company
planned for the promotion,
production
and distribution of
"n o n - ', e x" 1
6mm
I eo Meadv
films. The firm also
the construction and
acts as consultant in
remodeling of mini-theatres with full automated
16mm equipment.
Meady made this comment: "No one
should form the impression that I'm opposed
to 35mm theatres. 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 next five years.
However, there are many locations where
such a theatre would be a marginal operation,
at best. Towns with only 1,500 to
15.000 population, for instance. Or neighborhood
shopping centers facing heavy
competition from the big city chains in
other parts of the same city; while, of
course, a real potential exists for certain
theatres now struggling in downtown areas."
The company carried a series of classified
ads in BoxoFFiCE 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,
Meady emphasized, "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
to recoup some of the losses he may have
sustained the.se past two or three years."
Gilbert Roland Marks 46
Yrs. in Motion Pictures
GRAND JUNCTION.
COLO.—Gilbert
Roland made his film debut opposite Norma
Talmadge in "Camille." The year was 1927.
Now, 46 years later, the long-reigning star
has just completed his 90th motion picture.
"Running Wild."
Roland portrays an Indian chief who
collaborates with a woman photographerreporter
and two young boys to save a band
of wild horses from destruction.
Starring with Roland are Lloyd Bridges,
Dina Merrill, Pat Hingle and Morgan
Woodward.
"Running Wild," an adventure of our
modern West, had its world premiere .luly
31 in Grand Junction, one of the locales
where it was filmed.
'ROBIN HOOD' TO MUSIC HALL
Chorles R. Hacker, left, executive vicepresident
and chief operating officer the of
Radio City Music HotI, and Irving H. Ludwig,
right, president of Bucno Vista Distribution
Co., sign controcts announcing Wolt Disney
Productions' oil-new animated feature, "Robin
Hood," OS the Holl's 1973 Thanksgiving Day-
Christmas holiday attraction.
Watching with obvious approvol are two of
Sherwood Forest's leoding citizens— Little
John, Robin's bearish side-kick, ond Robin
Hood himself, who can't woit to get his paws
on the contract!
The lovish cartoon musical-adventure was
produced and directed by Wolfgong Reithermon.
"Robin Hood" is the 17th Disney film to
ploy the Music Hall—the third this year.
AMC Names Phillip Batton
Director, Engineering
KANSAS CITY— Stanley H. Durwood,
president of American Multi Cinema, announced
the appointment of Phillip Batton
as director, corporate engineering.
Batton's primary responsibility. Durwood
said, is to supervise all new construction
and make recommendations on the maintenance
of all existing property. Batton also
will be working with AMC's real estate
department as a consultant during the
negotiations for new locations.
Batton comes to American Multi Cinema
after seven years with the Sinclair Oil
Corp./Atlantic Richfield Co. His most
recent position with that company was
operations manager. Kansas City region,
where he was responsible for real estate,
construction, engineering, maintenance and
petroleum product distribution in a fourstate
area. Previously, he had been con-
.struction superintendent then maintenance
supervisor for the St. Louis region.
A native of Springfield, Mo., Batton received
his bachelor of science degree in
civil engineering from the University of
Missouri-Columbia, in 1956, and his master
of science in engineering management from
the University of Missouri— Rolla in 1971.
CORRECnON
HOLLYWOOD — "Schlock" is
not a Jack
H. Harris production as incorrectly printed
in BoxoFF-icE July 23. It is a Gazotskie
Film, Inc. production, produced by James
C. 0"Rourke and being distributed by Jack
H. Harris Enterprises, according to John
Landis. who wrote and directed the film.
".Schlock" won first prize at the 11th annual
Science-Fiction Film Festival in Trieste.
Italy.
Amicus Moving Forward
On Production Plans
LONDON— .Max J. Rosenberg. New
ork-based .Amicus producer, in London
\
lor final work with co-producer Milton
Subotsky on their two recently completed
films, "The Revenge of Dr. Death" and
Tales From Beyond the Grave," feels that
Amicus is moving forward.
With their third film this year, "The
Be.ist Must Die" now on the floor at
Shepperton Studios, all under the direct
supervision of associate producer John
Dark, Rosenberg details the company's
plans for the next 12 months. He said
th.it in the immediate future the company
will produce what is perhaps its most ambitious
undertaking— a film based on Edgar
Rice Burrough's "The Land That Time
Forgot."
Following closely will be another multistory
film, "Tales of the Incredible," based
on the famous E. C. Comic Books that
were the basis for the very successful "Tales
From the Crypt" and "The Vault of Horror."
The new film will deal more with
the realm of fantasy and science-fiction,
plus the addition of 3-D.
With the definite trend toward sciencefiction
fantasy, on the Amicus production
roster are a science-fiction western, "Blood
City," and an ecological science-fiction
thriller, "The Clone." At longer planning
range are six other projects already scripted,
plus five others to be written.
Lew Grade, Blake Edwards
Plan More Films Jointly
LONDON—Sir Lew Grade and Blake
Edwards are negotiating for an expansion of
the motion picture and TV activities of
Grade's ITC Productions, with a new deal
for features and selected TV projects for
Blake Edwards Productions.
Edwards is the innovator who chalked up
the successful "Peter Gunn." "Mr. Lucky"
and "Richard Diamond" series on American
networks before turning to features.
His current film. "The Tamarind Seed,"
starring Julie Andrews and Omar Sharif,
produced by Ken Wales for ITC and directed
by Blake Edwards from his screenplay
of the novel by Evelyn Anthony, is
currently in post-production in London.
Carole Sutter Named BV
Milwaukee Branch Mgr.
NEW YORK— rhe appointment of Carole
Sutter .IS manager o( the Milwaukee
branch of Bucna Vista, Walt Disney Productions'
wholly owned distribution subsidiary,
was announced by Irving H. Ludwig,
president. The appointment, effective
July 30, marks the first time a woman has
served as a branch manager for Buena
Vista.
Carole Sutter began her career with BV
as a secretar\' in 1967. was promoted to
booker in 1969 and became a booker-sales
representative in May 1973.
She will report to Lee Heidingsifeld.
BV's Midwestern district manager, headquartering
in Chicago.
BOXOFFICE :: August 6, 1973

Expect Over 2,000 Entries
For Atlanta Film Festival
ATLANTA—The sixth annual Atlanta
International Film Festival, to be held
September 7-15, is receiving entries at a
new record rate. Festival director J. Hunter
Todd expects total domestic and international
entries to top the 2,000 figure. The
Atlanta event, now the largest film competition
in the world, is attracting foreign
entries from Italy, England, France, Israel,
Canada, Russia, Yugoslavia, South Africa.
Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Brazil and Gerinany.
More than 40 nations will participate
in the festival.
The development of the International
Film Market has met with astounding success.
Hundreds of features, short films
and documentaries have requested participation
in this rapidly developing market.
Representatives from major and independent
distributors, both domestic and international
will attend the Festival Market. All
films are eligible for participation in the
market and will receive listing in the Film
Market program, and screening in the
market theatre. Distributors have hailed
this new addition as a welcome development.
All screenings, both competition and
market are open to members of the film
industry, students, and the public. Special
seminars are being scheduled each morning
of the Festival with top directors, producers,
writers, distributors and technical experts.
Filmmakers and students will participate
in these open symposiums.
Members of the Festival staff including
Todd and assistant director Rikki Kipple
will fly to London, New York, and Los
Angeles in the next few weeks to negotiate
with major distribution companies of top
world premiere features. Last year's major
features at the Atlantic Festival included
Warner Bros.' "Deliverance" and 20th Century-Fox's
"Sounder," and AIP'S "Slaughter."
For any information concerning the
Festival or Film Market, along with the
entry kits and Peter Max Festival poster,
contact J. Hunter Todd. Director and
Founder, Atlanta International Film Festival,
P.O. Drawer 13258K, Atlanta, Ga.
.30324.
'The Naked Ape' to Debut
August 16 in Los Angeles
HOLLYWOOD—The invitational world
premiere of "The Naked Ape," a Universal/Playboy
film, will be held Thursday
evening (16). at the Regent Theatre in
Westwood, with an exclusive Los Angeles
engagement to begin at the Regent the following
day.
The stars of the part anunation, part
live-action screen version of Desmond Morri.s'
book, producer Zev Bufman. directorscreenplay
writer Donald Driver, and executive
producer Hugh M. Hefner will attend
the
event.
Life-size prehistoric figures tracing the
levelopment of man from his prehistoric
days will be on display in the lobby.
CALENDAR If EVENTS
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AUGUST
NATO of New York State
:ord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake,
SEPTEMBER
6-9, The Women of the Motion Picture Industry,
nual Atlanta Film Festi
16-20, Notional Ass'n of Theatre Owners, National
Ass'n of Concessionaires and Theatre Equipment
Ass'n annual convention and tradeshow, Hilton
Hotel, San Francisco.
NOVEMBER
4-6, Theatre Owners of Arkansas, Mississippi, Bootheel
Missouri, Tennessee, port of Kentucky/Alabama
(formerly Tri-State Theatre Owners Ass'n)
annual convention. Downtowner Motor Inn, Memphis,
Tenn.
Hortense Schorr Leaves
Columbia to Be on Own
NEW YORK— Hortense Schorr, publicity
manager for Columbia Pictures since
'
-^f- ^^ '
its inception and pubc
i t y coordinator
since 1962, has left
the company. She will
continue as a consultant
to stars, directors
and producers and in
the special promotion
of films.
During her association
with Columbia,
Hortense Schorr
she was responsible
for publicity surrounding
many of Cokmnbia's stars, directors
and producers, including Frank Capra.
Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, William Holden,
Glenn Ford, Judy Holliday, Goldie
Hawn, Dyan Cannon, Grace Moore, Jack
Nicholson, Sidney Poiticr. Rosalind Russell.
George Segal, Sam Spiegel. Cliff Robertson.
Susannah York and Fred Zinnemann.
Among the all-time successful films she
publicized were "It Happened One Night,"
"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," "Mr. Smith
Goes to Washington," "Born Yesterday,"
"From Here to Eternity," "The Bridge on
the River Kwai," "To Sir With Love," "A
Man for All Seasons," "On the Waterfront,"
"Easy Rider," "Buck and the Preacher,"
"The Last Picture Show," "Born Free,"
"Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" and "Butterflies
Are Free."
One of Miss Schorr's campaigns was the
subject of the Jed Harris play, "Wonder
Boy," while Paddy Chayefsky used her
experiences in handling female stars as the
basis for his film production of "The
Cioddess,"
Pete Latsis Joins AIP
As Field Publicist
HOLLYWOOD— Milton I. Moritz, vicepresident
of advertising and publicity for
American International
Pictures, has announced
the appointment
of Pete Latsis
as home office special
field publicity
representative.
Latsis, who resigned
as press relations
director for National
General Theatres
(now Mann Theatres)
to accept the new
post, started his career with the Los Angeles-based
circuit in 1945 as a theatre manager
and in 1946 was promoted to the advertising
and publicity department.
During this period, he had a key role in
handling the opening of over 40 new theatres
for the company throughout the country,
including the de luxe National Theatre
in New York's Times Square last December.
He is a member of the Los Angeles
and Hollywood Press Clubs and the Variety
Club of Southern California, showmen's
organization devoted to aiding needy children.
Pete Latsis
To Award Courtesy Books
In Will Rogers Sales
NEW YORK—The Will Rogers Memorial
Fund announces that every person
selling 25 or more books of annual drawing
tickets will be awarded a courtesy book of
1 1 tickets for their use. by way of a special
thank you.
The annual drawing, scheduled now for
October 15, lists a total of 73 outstanding
prizes . . . including three cars and two
television
sets.
Tickets are readily available from all
branch offices of the major motion picture
distribution companies. lATSE locals and
the Will Rogers national office (250 W.
57th St.. New York City 10019).
It is strongly urged that all members of
the entertainment-communications industry
cooperate in making this special fundraising
event the success it must be. thereby
helping everv member of our industrv.
Actor Lee Majors Marries
Actress Farah Fawcett
NEW YORK.— AL-lor Ice Majors was
married July 28 to actress Farah Fawcett
at the Bel-Air Hotel in West Los Angeles,
Calif. Best man was the groom's father.
Harvey Majors of Middleboro, Ky., and
matron of honor was the bride's sister, Diane
Walls.
Costume designer Theadora Van Runkle
created original wedding outfits for the entire
bridal party at the garden wedding.
Rev. Dave Reese of the Beverly Hills Episcopal
Church officiated at the wedding, attended
by approximately 150 people.
Majors will be seen in the fall on ABCrV's
once-a-month series, "Cyborg: Six
Million Dollar Man."
BOXOFFICE :: August 6, 1973

—
YWOOD
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LETTERS
To BoxoFFicii:
All the big boys in our business, i.e. those
who sell equipment, distribute the film, etc.,
point is that it is time for theatres to start
"throwing out some of that lip" too. For
example; the film cans are the same today
as they were 60 years ago—even if you
are automated! So, how about you "big
guys" giving us theatre exhibitors a break
. . . start by shipping the film to the theatres
that are automated or semi-automated,
on 24" or 26" reels . . . one reel to a can
equals the 3-reel cans presently being used.
This would eliminate all that splicing to
detatch and attach the leaders and ends of
each reel . . . and one of the biggest improvements
would be to eliminate the film
coming in with Reel 2 having a Reel 3
leader and possibly the end of Reel 5,
etc. Even to the most qualified operator,
under these circumstances, it is very hard
to put a film, never seen on the screen, in
it's proper order.
a
So, how about you big guys giving us
break?
Winco"s Little Theatre,
Bamberg, S. C.
DON R. COLE
Second Radnitz-Mattel Film
Is Set for UA Release
NEW YORK.—Robert B. Radnitz. president
of Radnitz/ Mattel Productions, and
United Artists have concluded a worldwide
distribution deal on the second R/M project,
"Where the Lilies Bloom." it was announced
by David V. Picker, president of
United Artists.
Produced by Radnitz and directed by
William Graham, the film was shot entirely
on location in North Carolina and details
the contemporary story of four Appalachian
children who endeavor to stay
family after being orphaned.
together as a
Like "Sounder." "Lilies" was completely
financed by Radnitz/ Mattel.
'Scream, Blacula, Scream'
Scoring Record Grosses
HOLLYWOOD—American
International's
"Scream. Blacula, Scream" openings
around the country are scoring records. The
Loew's Grand in Atlanta took in $73,3.59 in
26 days. Michael Todd in Chicago had
$95,168 in 25 days. A multiple run in
Kansas City showed $17,975 in five days,
and the Criterion in New York $32,606 in
five days. The Denver II in Denver had
$5,717 for the first three days, and the
Majestic in Houston $14,083 for five days.
The Fox in St. Louis had a three-day total
of $13,218.
The film is being held over in all of the
above and many other situations.
Demolition Now Under Way
At Academy Building Site
HO! I Dciiiolilion o\ ok!
Iniiklings on Wilshire lioulev.ird. Mcvcrh
Hills, started Thursday, July 26, at the site
where the $3,000,000 Academy of Motion
BOXOFHCE :: August 6. 1973
are always harping to the theatreman to
Picture Arts and Sciences building is to be
"up-date your theatre—install new sound
erected. Final clearance for the project
new screens—automate, and so on." came from the Beverly Hills city administration
following controversy over the We have done this many times! Now, my
parking
situation.
No announcement was made concerning
the status of the building on Melrose Avenue
presently occupied by the Academy, a
theatre converted for its use some years ago.
Some Academy officials note that the
Oscar presentations will continue to be held
at the downtown Los Angeles Music Center
complex, but that the possibility exists that
next year the Academy's 3,000 regular members
may be able to participate in the dinner
and celebration following the awards, as
they did 40 years ago when the Academy
first was formed. Lately, only nominees,
winners, board members and branch heads
of the group have attended the Governors'
Dinner. This expanded participation would
be contingent on arrangements for appropriate
accommodations.
Bruce Lee's Widow Says
3 Doctors Made Autopsy
HOLLYWOOD — Bruce Lees widow.
Mrs. Linda Lee, and those who came in
contact with the young star who died of
a seizure in Hong Kong on the eve of
distribution of the Robert Clouse-directed
"Enter the Dragon," is reported to have
sent three doctors to Hong Kong to perform
the autopsy. The mysterious circumstances
of his demise shocked the film
community, for the young Chinese star,
who is now featured in three major motion
pictures, including the Warner Bros.
release already was commanding $750,000
for his next picture, and he had achieved
stardom, and was a likeable, popular star.
James J. Jordan. Former
Univ. Executive, Dies
YONKERS, N.Y.—James J. Jordan, 68,
retired former assistant to the general sales
manager of Universal Pictures and a vicepresident
of Universal Film Exchanges,
died July 26 following an accidental fall
in his home here.
Jordan joined Universal Pictures in 1926
and remained with the company 44 years,
retiring in June 1970. He alternately held
positions as head of the contract department
and circuit sales manager. He is survived
by his wife Kay and a son James.
Max Kahn
NEW YORK— Max Kahn, 75, father of
Richard Kahn, vice-president and national
director of advertising, publicity and exploitation,
of Columbia Pictures, died July
26 in New Rochelle. N.Y., following a
short illness. He also leaves his wife, Fannie
Hock Kahn: two sisters. Mrs. Harry Eisenberg
and Sadie Kahn. and two grandchildren.
MOTION PICTURES RATED
BY THE CODE & RATING
ADMINISTRATION
The followmg feature-length motion pictures
have been reviewed and rated by the
Code and Rating Administration pursuant
Title Distributor Rating
Behind Locked Doors ( Boxof f ice Int'l [r]
The Blood Cult of Shangri-La ( .Vlitam ) PG
The Body Stealers (formerly titled
"Invasion of the Body Stealers")
(' ) (Geneni Film) PG
Cops and Robbers (UA)
PG
Detroit 9000 (General Film)
[r]
The Girls of 42nd Street
(William Mishkin) [rJ
I Am Curious (Yellow) (Grove Press) (x;
M*A*S*H (**) (20th-Fox) PG
The Midnight Man (Universal) \r\
Romeo & Juliet (reissue) (Paramount) PG
The .Slams (MGM) [g
The Swingin' Pussycats (Hemisphere) [r]
The Swingin" Stewardesses (Hemisphere) JR]
Turn to Love (K-B) [r]
CORRECTION
In Bulletin No. 246 the distributor of "GATOR
BAIT" (Sebastian Films—R) was
OS Dimension Pictures.
'Bang the Drum Slowly'
Theme on Para. Disc
NEW YORK—Paramount Records has
to the Motion Picture Code and Rating Program.
released Bobby Gosh's 45rpm single recording
of "The Theme from "Bang the Drum
Slowly' " from the Paramount film. With
by Bruce Hart and music by Stephen
lyrics
Lawrence, the theme is being published by
Famous Music Corp.
Singer-composer Gosh has written for
Mabel Mercer, Ray Charles and Englebert
Humperdinck. His first album for Paramount
Records. "Sittin" in the Quiet," is
scheduled for .September release and will
include "The Theme from "Bang the Drum
Slowly.' "
The film stars Michael Moriarty. Robert
De Niro and Vincent Gardenia and is a
Rosen field Production from ANJ.'K Films.
John Hancock directed and Mark Harris
wrote the screenplay from his novel. It is a
story of personal courage and friendship
against the setting of professional baseball.
Sol Lomita Will Head
Film Services at UA
Nl AV YORK— Sol Lomita has been appointed
United Artists director of film services,
foreign and domestic, effective August
1, 1973. reporting to Robert Schwartz, vicepresident,
administration.
Lomita joined UA in 1965 and h.is held
.1 series of positions of increasing importance
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NATO of NY to Honor
Shugrue and Herman
BUFFALO—J. Edward Shugriio. executive
director of the Will Rogers Memorial
Fund, and Howard Herman, past president
J. £. Shugrue Howard Herman
of NATO of New Jersey, will be honored
at the annual convention of NATO of New
York State to be held Monday (13) through
Thursday (16) at the Concord Hotel at Lake
Kiamesha in the Catskills. according to an
announcement by Sidney J. Cohen, president
of the state exhibitor body.
The convention will be packed with
events, in addition to the business meetings.
Board and special meetings will be held at
hours that will not interefere with fun in
the sun. says Cohen. There will be a business-building
showmanship conference, a
big golf tournament and exhibitors will have
an opportunity to meet general sales managers
and presidents of distribution.
David J. Connors, director of the theatre
division of Carrols Development Corp.. will
be honorary chairman.
The board of directors of New York
NATO met Tuesday. July 31, in the Motion
Picture Projectionists Union room at 498
Pearl St. The board named the following
directors for 1973-74 and these exhibitors
will name the new state officers for the ensuing
year at the Concord convention: Albany—Ben
Resnik, Ray Smith. Sarto Smaldone.
Thomas TTiornton and Alan Iselin.
Buffalo—Sidney J. Cohen. Dewey Michaels.
John Martina. Sydney Kallet. Nino Bordonaro.
Richard Atlas. Vincent Martina, Manny
Brown, William Dipson. Al Wright. Pat
Mendola, Conrad Zurich. Sol Sorkin. David
Connor, Jack Blatt. Paul Grossman and Al
Kayton Theatre Is Sold
FRANKLIN. PA.—The Kayton Theatre
here, owned by DeMarsh Theatres, has been
sold to John H. Hook and this fall will
become the new home of the Re-Arm
Sports Center. Purchase price was not disclosed.
Building Permit Is Denied
STATEN ISLAND. N.Y.—The board of
standards and appeals has refused to grant
Adolph Freeman permission to erect a
three-building structure on a tract bounded
by Hylan Boulevard and Raritan, Laconia
and Delaware avenues. Freeman had
planned a restaurant, movie theatre and
banking office at the site.
Last Tango' Rounds Out 6th Month
In NY With 520, Good for Top Spot
NEW YORK — "Last Tango in Parispassed
the sixth month (26th week) at Trans- Westview II Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk 200
Three theatres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
4th wk 300
Westview IV, Liberty Lux East with a 520
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percentage to retain (CRC), 2nd wk 125
its No. 1 Barometer position. Again second,
A Touch of Class" maintained last week's
'Legend of Boggy Creek'
385 score for the sixth round at the Baronet.
Sturdy 200 in Buffalo
High Rise" was third with 380 in its 18th
BUFFALO— The Legend of Boggy
frame at the World, its improvement no
Creek" lured patrons in droves to the Holiday
4. Cinema 2 and Boulevard Mall thea-
doubt helped by the raids conducted the
previous week on pornographic films.
tres and recorded 200. a figure rarely attained
here in a normal, nonholiday week. The
Fourth. "Paper Moon" earned 325 in the
tenth stanza at the Coronet. The long-winded
"I Could Never Have Sex With any Man
Who Has So Little Regard for My Husband"
debuted at the Beekman with a 245
opening round, to take fifth place. "The
Last of Sheila" came back, capturing the
sixth spot on basis of a steady 235 in its
seventh Sutton frame.
"The Mackintosh Man." new Paul Newman-John
Huston thriller, opened just below
the golden circle with an average of 225 at
the Orpheum (215) and State II (235).
On showcase, "Badge 373" and "Karado,
The Hong Kong Cat" were leaders in their
first week at local houses.
(Average Is 100)
Baronet A Touch of Ctoss (Emb), 6th wk 385
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J^AURIE." the story of basketball star
Maurice Stokes" battle to regain his
power after a crippling brain injury, opened
Wednesday (1) at Loews" State I and Loews'
Cine. Star Bernie Casey and scenarist-coproducer
Douglas Morrow made personal
appearances at both theatres on opening day
and free copies of the Tempo Books" story
were given to patrons.
At a press luncheon recently, Morrow
revealed that a large number of public previews
had been scheduled to build word of
mouth. He said that audience reaction was
overwhelmingly enthusiastic. In attendance
at the luncheon were Casey. Jack Twyman
and Ira Teller. Eastern director of advertising
and publicity for distributor National
General Pictures. Twyman. portrayed in the
film by Bo Svenson. was Stokes" teammate
and best friend and for 12 years helped the
injured man regain use of his faculties.
Reflecting the film's promotion campaign.
Teller used the phrase, "We're going to give
it everything we have and follow with
more." Casey. Morrow and Twyman have
been touring on behalf of the film and
attended the world premieres at Cincinnati's
Skywalk Theatre Monday. July 30. and at
Pittsburgh's Fulton Theatre the next day.
A special benefit showing will be held on
Tuesday (7) at The Basketball Hall of Fame
in Springfield. Mass.: that institution recently
opened a Maurice Stokes Room in memory
of the late athlete. On August 15, the
film debuts at the Cinerama Dome Theatre
in Los Angeles.
"Maurie" was directed by Daniel Mann,
produced by Frank Ross and Douglas Morrow
and co-stars Janet MacLachlan as
Stokes' girl friend and Stephanie Edwards
Mrs. Twyman.
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Deepest sympathy to Neil Sullivan, independent
filmmaker, on the loss of his mother
Monday, July 30. Mrs. Sullivan, who had
been ill for several months, was given a
funeral mass on Thursday (2) in Yonkers.
Condolences also to Dick Kahn, Columbia
Pictures vice-president, whose father
Max died July 26 at New Rochelle Hospital.
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attractions: "Lady Ice"; "Kung-Fu, The
Invisible Fist,"" and UniversaKs horror bill.
"Ssssssss"' and "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf."
"The Neptune Factor"" opened on showcase
Friday (3). "The Emperor of the North
(Pole)."' is due Wednesday (8) on showcase.
•
Robert Conkey has been named assistant
sales manager at Europix International. The
company is headed by Herb Schimmel.
president.
•
David Emanuel, president and general
sales manager of Phase One Films, leaves
for Los Angeles Monday (6). At the Beverly
Wilshire Hotel Emanuel will be meeting
with producers of upcoming productions
as well as with circuit exhibitors. Phase
One Films presently has in release "The
Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave."
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Ely Landau, president of the American
Film Theatre, flew to Los Angeles for the
completion of photography on "Lost in the
Stars," the last production in the AFT's
premiere season. Accompanying Landau are
wife Edylhc. executive vice-president of the
company, aud Joseph Friedman, vice-president
of public rehuions.
On the Coast. Landau hosted a preview
of .selected .scenes from the eight AFT films
for exhibitors, group sales representatives
and selected media personnel. The executives
then flew to Chicago for a similar preview
and press interviews.
•
"Bang the Drum Slowly" will begin its
world premiere engagement Wednesday
(29) at the Cinema I here, it has been announced
by Norman Weitman, vice-president
of sales for Paramount Pictures. The
film previously had been scheduled to open
August 22 at the Baronet and Paramount
Theatres.
Set against a background of professional
baseball, the Rosenfield/ ANJA Films production
was directed by John Hancock and
stars Michael Moriarty, Robert De Niro.
Vincent Gardenia and Heather MacRae.
•
"Gordon's War" starts its world premiere
run Wednesday (8) at the National Theatre
and five other .select theatres in the metropolitan
area: the Victoria, 125th Street.
Manhattan; the Alden, Jamaica; Metropolitan,
Brooklyn; Calveron, Hempstead,
/.; L. and the State, Newark.
Os.sie Davis directed the Palomar Pictures
International production, which stius Paul
Winfield and was shot entirely in Harlem
and other areas throughout the city. The
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HI Anscombe, past chief barker. Variety
Club Tent 7, was shown in the Amherst
Senior Citizens Center, which is to be
buiit on Union Road near Main Street.
Anscombe now is interested in many Amherst
activities . . . Lockporfs famous old
newspaper, the Union Sun & Journal, which
dates back to 1921. has been purchased by
RHP Newspapers of Ithaca. Also included
in the purchase was the Tri-County News.
a weekly paper. The Union Sun & Journal
is
the sixth oldest paper in the state.
The Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester has
announced a 34 per cent increase in net
profits the first during half of the year and
also has announced its new sound motion
picture system, which costs approximately
$595 for the fancier models with desirable
extra features.
William W. Irwin has been appointed
general manager of WGR and WGRQ. succeeding
Leon A. Lowenthal, who has been
transferred to Cincinnati to manage two
Taft Broadcasting stations there. Irwin has
been an account executive and general sales
manager at the station since 1936 . . .
••Dist. Atty. Michael F. Dillon has taken a
mature and sensible position on the Supreme
Court's obscenity ruling, saying that
he plans no 'flamboyant' crackdown on
pornography but will merely take 'full advantage'
of the new guidelines setting up
contemporary community standards,' " said
the Courier-Express editorially. "While
most Buffalonians are increasingly repelled
by the unbridled proliferation of material
unleased by the floodgates of 'utterly without
redeeming social value,' few of them
want to regress to the puritanical standards
of the 1930s," the editorial continued. "The
search now should be for the middleground.
pulling away from the rampant garbage now
pouring into many theatres and bookstores
but salvaging the 'new freedom' which made
possible films like 'Cabaret' and 'Midnight
Cowboy' and the availability of the works
of D. H. Lawrence. And, as the district
attorney sagely noted, an "overreaction' to
the court's decision probably would be
counter-productive, perhaps even causing
reversal of the decision. For purposes of
tactics alone, prudence is called for." the
editorial warned.
So successful have been the special Friday
midnight shows at Holiday 1 in Cheektowaga
that general manager Joseph P.
Garvey is continuing them. A recent bill
was "Two Thousand Maniacs." for which
he sold tickets in advance—and how the
boxoffice smiled! . . . 'Vincent F. Seale,
director of development for Channel 17.
has been named the executive vice-president
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Welles V. Moot jr.. who has been elected
board vice-chairman. In a brief orientation
session for the new board members. Nea!
DuBrock, executive producer, noted the
theatre's special role in the community.
William Abrams, manager of the
United
Artists e.xchange. invited exhibitors to a
screening in the operators' hall July 27 to
see "Electra Glide in Blue," starring Robert
Blake and Bill Bush.
Bruce F. Becker has been appointed by
Rochester's Eastman Kodak as coordinator
of special staff studies in the controller's
division of the finance and administration
division. Becker of Pittsford joined Kodak
in 1955.
This is the latest explosion by barkei
Mike Ellis, father of Mickey Ellis, past
chief barker of Variety Club Tent 7, as
published in the Evening News' "Everybody's
Column":
"Your Iamb stew,"
Said the glutton,
"Is really much
Ado about mutton."
Columbia Pictures' presentation of a
Metromedia Producers Corp. production,
"Let the Good Times Roll." opened
Wednesday (1) at the North Park and the
Boulevard and Seneca Mall cinemas. It is a
full-length feature recreating the '50s . . .
This city's own Bob Smith of "Howdy
Doody" fame will appear at the Erie County
Fair & Exposition Sunday and Monday (19.
20). The fair opens Friday (17) and continues
until Saturday (25).
Sue Huntz, secretary to Bill Hebert of
Frontier Amusement Corp. is resigning
September 3 and will be succeeded by Rose
Wagner.
Jacob Slefanon, owner of the Silver Lake
Drive-In. Perry, and chairman of the Sea
Serpent Festival in
that town, kicked off the
celebration with a big parade of more than
25 units. Twenty-two young women were in
the competition for festival queen. Jake appeared
on many radio stations in our town,
Rochester and Warsaw promoting the festival
... A "nice, peaceful crowd" of some
125.000 young persons gathered in Watkins
Glen for the Summer Jam (rock music)
Festival, while state police requested that
those who did not have tickets "stay away."
The festival started July 28. Troopers said
150.000 tickets had been sold and the event
was a sellout.
Casting is currently underway for "The
Legend of Stagolec."
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Hotel, lists officers and crew as follows:
James M. Ecker. chief barker; Ross
and George Werl, as well as past chief
barkers Nathan H. Kaufman. George Tice,
Bob Prince, Jack Van Lloyd and Edward
C. Boyle. Exhibitors and other members of
the motion picture industry are invited to
make application for membership.
Sam Fleishman is back on the job at the
Regent Square Theatre after surgery at
Montefiore Hospital. His sister-in-law Mrs.
Norman Fleishman was expected home
The Guild put in
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Cinemette made these managerial
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Frank Zuraw. Stanley; Roland Jiustini.
North Hills: Jerry Poro, South Hills Vil-
Harris, first assistant: Bert Sokol, second assistant:
Chester E. Walters, dough guy; Ben lage: Mike Doyle. Cinema 22. and Marie
Canter, property master, and crew members Cain. Hollywood, Continuing at the Squirrel
Paul Grossman, Gary Popkins. George Hill is Bernie Elinoff . . . Gary Goerk, former
Cinema 22 manager, is district super-
Stern. A. W. Stevenson. George Thomas
visor for Cinemette's five Monroeville thea-
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tres, including the two to be opened in a
few weeks ... Ed McGlone. who directed
the former RKO-SW circuit from this city,
continues with this firm in Cincinnati.
Reunion: Five generations of relatives
were in Hendersonville, N.C., for a get-together
with the 93-year-old mother of
George Tice, NATO head here, the youngest
being a one-year-old great-grandchild of
the exhibitor leader.
Beth Correnti is the new press agent for
the Playhouse, succeeding Sandy Mellen.
There will be no children's summer theatre
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Charles C. Sords of this city writes that
the puritanical always are the most vocal on
the matters of censorship, etc.. stating in
part, "I do not recall any law having been
passed against mediocrity. Were there such
a law, the cerebral capacities of many of
those blue-noses might well be subject to
indictment."
The Shadyside opens "Rainbow Bridge"
Wednesday (8) Lou Rothenstein, former
veteran Cambridge Springs exhibitor, is
. . .
employed by the Commonwealth as a school
inspector . . . The Gateway and Fulton featured
sneak previews during the July 28
weekend.
Jim Cawley was named by Associated
Associated Theatres and Daily Orange
Theatres as manager of the newly opened Pat Boone's special benefit show at the
Juice had a number of orange juice stands,
Cinema World complex on Route 51. Dave Holiday House raised $10,000 for the Variety
Center at St. Francis Hospital . . .
manned by children, throughout the Golden
Klickovich has succeeded him as manager
Triangle July 30, with all returns going to
of the Denis and Encore. Tom Bryant, "Couple Night" is Wednesday at the Parkway
Theatre, West Park, the admission be-
the Variety charities, particularly Camp Variety.
This circuit's Regent, Strand, Monroe,
downtown manager, is being assisted by
Steve Devenyi and Patricia Webber at the ing $2 ... A line or two was dropped
Eastland, McKnight, Denis and Forum, also
Gateway; Jim Worth and Ron Fehl at the in a recent issue and a picture was named
in a tie-up with Daily's and KDKA Radio,
Fulton, and Darcy Betl and Mary Jean as the Associated circuit's tenth anniversary
showed "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate
Kronz at the Fiesta. Managers include offering but it was just the tenth anniversary
Factory" Wednesday and Thursday (1, 2) at
Joanie Heyman at the Manor; Mickey of the Forum in Squirrel Hill.
no admission but a voluntary contribution
Noakes. Strand; Ray Crider. Monroe; Don
was expected—'a nickel, d'me, quarter, anything—this
also going to the Camp Variety.
ago in Philadelphia, a retired veteran with
Jack Minsky, 85. who died several weeks
Lucas. Regent, and Dave Matter. Bellevue.
Paul Simendinger. supervisor of Associated's
SWT. was the father of former local fihn
indoor theatres, announced these appointments.
salesman and now film producer Howard
Minsky; Ted Minsky, Pacific Theatres film
buyer, and Mrs. Harold Marshall.
"The Cheerleaders" was on screen at the
Mini .
Stanley showed "Super Fly
T.N.T." . . . Variety Tent 1 held a July 31
noon luncheon for Bernie Casey and Jack
Twyman. with local sports figures in attendance
... The Shadyside and Whitehall
showed "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing,"
along with 15 area theatres ... "Deep
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Nine theatres participated in the initial
showing hereabouts of "Godspell"
American International Pictures' "Heavy
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Stanley has on screen "Cleopatra
Jones" "Romeo and Juliet."
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States Marshal" and "Emperior of the
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WASHINGTON
2^orton G. Thalhimer jr., president of
Neighborhood Theatres, who was elected
president of NATO of Virginia, will preside
at the Mid-Atlantic NATO convention
next year when it convenes again at the
Homestead in Hot Springs, Va. Paul Roth.
Roth Theatres president, the outgoing president
of NATO of Virginia, became chairman
of the board. Wade Pearson. Neighborhood
Theatres Northern division manager.
is highly pleased with the splendid programs
and cooperation of everyone. Speakers at
the recent Mid-Atlantic NATO confab included
Roy White, president of national
NATO; James Velde. United Artists vicepresident:
Barbara Scott. MPAA. and Martin
Newman. NATO attorney. Among the
tournament winners were: Mrs. Ross Wheeler,
Wheeler Films, ladies' golf: Leonard
Gordon. Gordon Enterprises. Newport
News, low gross, and C. P. Freeman. ABC
Southeastern Theatres of Charlotte. low net.
Edward Sniderman, Philadelphia-based
division manager, RKO-Stanley Warner,
has had his duties expanded to include the
exchange here since Jerry Baker resigned.
Rodney Collier continues as district manager,
according to Claude Land. RKO-SW
Keith's house manager.
Don Sehain, partner in Derio Productions,
was here from the West Coast with
David Horowitz of Solters/Sabinson/Roskin.
Los Angeles, Wednesday through Friday
(1-3). He is particularly interested in
legislation being considered by Sen. Alan
Cranston's Senate Judiciary Committee
dealing a with revision of the Criminal
Code, specifically proposals regarding obscenity
and pornography in
films.
Peter Boyko, locally based president of
Capital Film Laboratories, was re-elected
president at the company's annual meeting
July 20. Other officers re-elected were: F.
Elwood Davis, chairman of the board;
Robert G. Crane, executive vice-president;
William N. Brooks, vice-president and assistant
secretary; James D. Caron, vice-president,
and Betty L. vSeabolt. treasurer. Capital
Film, a motion picture laboratory, operates
.Super 8 here and has a facility in
Miami, Fla. It is publicly held and its slock
is traded in the over-the-counter market.
Uonna Littman, National General branch
manager, invited exhibitors to a tradescreening
of "Maurie" at MPAA Friday (3).
Sandy Howard, producer-director of "The
Neptune Factor." which is on screen in
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how eels, seahorses and kissing-fish were
trained to provide "good old-fashioned entertainment."
The science/ fact/ fiction motion
picture was partly financed by the
Canadian Film Development Corp.
Jacqueline Susann, author of the best-selling
novel "Once Is Not Enough." while
passing through on a promotional tour, said
Paramount has bought the filming rights to
her book and added that the orgy scene
"isn't prurient." She believes the U.S. Supreme
Court has "opened up a can of
worms."
Louis Nizer, MPAA lawyer, besides being
an illustrious New York trial attorney, has
gone forward as an artist. He had his first
one-man show, starting July 24 at Hammer
Galleries in New York, which featured
colorful still-life and scenes from continental
Europe's resorts.
BALTIMORE
Oobert Levine, Philadelphia-based National
Screen Service branch manager, visited
exhibitors in this area July 24-26. according
to Leon B. Back, general manager of Rome
Theatres and president of NATO of Maryland.
Levine was busy marketing Christmas
trailers, advertising books, etc. . . . Sam
Bisesi. manager of Rome's Broadway Theatre,
returned from a week's vacation
Wednesday (1).
Irwin Cohen, head of R/C Theatres, and
Mrs. Cohen returned from the Homestead
in Hot Springs. Va.. July 25. where they
had attended the Mid-Atliintic NATO convention
. . . Fred Sullivan. R/C City manager
in Fredericksburg. Va.. currently is on
vacation.
John Nethen, secretary-treasurer, Claude
Neon Signs, returned to work July 30 after
successful minor chest surgery at Sinai Hospital.
Approximately 125 members, guests and
friends attended the installation-of-officers
luncheon and auction held by Women's Variety
Club Tent 19 held at the Summit
Country Club. The group made a net profit
of $500. which was turned over to the fund
for the purchase of Sunshine Coaches for
disabled children. Starting at 1 1 a.m.. the
affair began with luncheon, followed by
the installation of the following 1973-74
officers: president, Charlotte Snyder; first
vice-president. Ruth Seidman; second vicepresident.
Helen Jacobs: recording secretary.
Bcrnice Cohen: financial secretary. Dorothy
Wiseman: corresponding secretary. Jane
Rothschild, and treasurer. Rosa Schevker.
The auction followed, with varied and interesting
items contributed by over 100 business
people and members of Women of
Variety. It was a fabulous time for those
who combined bargains with charity. There
wltc beautiful and functional things galore
to he hill on and purchased. The hard-working
committee responsible for this very successful
event were: chairman, Edith Garfink
(member of the board of Woman of Variety),
and her co-chairmen Rosa Schevker and
Mrs. Charles Snyder.
Mike Phillips, salesman, who started several
months ago with the local NTS branch
and whose father Dean is vice-president of
NTS. with offices in New York, has been
transferred to Dallas, where he also will be
a salesman in the NTS office. A successor
has not yet been appointed in the local
office.
Robert Rappaport, Rappaport Theatres,
reports that his new triplex in Glen Bumie.
the Ritchie III cinemas, will make their bow
in October. Rappaport says. "There will be
1.100 seats altogether. Ballantyne equipment
the booth, seats by American Seating Co..
in
Monarch carpeting, one lobby, one boxoffice
and the projection will be automated.
A good friend apparently is not hard to
find, where Roland Bruscup. president.
MPMO Local 18L is concerned. When he
leaves his post as projectionist at the Playhouse
Theatre (Schwaber World-Fare Theatres)
for his vacation. Walter Rohoblt will
immediately step in to pinch-hit for him
while he's away with Mrs. Bruscup. Walter
is general relief boothman for numerous
exhibitors in this area and also is on the
executive board of MPMO Local 181.
Hybla Valley Duo Is
Opened by Showcase
RICHMOND. VA.—Showcase Theatres'
Hybla Valley Twin was opened Wednesday,
July 25. in Fairfax County. Va, Equipment
for the dualer was installed by George F.
Eitel, Baltimore branch manager, National
Theatre Supply Co.
Each auditorium has 400 seats and the
booth features a Christie platter .system.
Simplex projectors and Christie xenon
lamphouses.
Wilder Will Continue X
Films in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS. VA.—Sidney
Bowden,
vice-president of Wilder Amusements.
Norfolk. Va.. owners of the Warwick Theatre
on Washington .Avenue here, announced
that the movie house will continue to exhibit
X-rated films. He said executives of
the company had not seen a copy of the
U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with
obscenity and would adopt a wait-and-see
attitude until they had a chance to study it.
Bowden pointed out that Wilder Amusements
never has shown what is categorized
as "hard-core" films and that their policies
have followed Virginia guidelines, which he
said were among the strictest in the nation.
Holiday Cinema Under Way
BRI.STOL. V.A.—Construction has begun
on thj $100,000 Holiday Cinema, located
in the Parkway Plaza .Shopping Center on
Volunteer Parkway. To be owned and oivrated
by I'oni Curlin. the 300-seater is lentaliveU'
slated tn open Kiter this month.
BOXOFFICE :: August 6, 1973

NEWS
Peck Prior President
Of Vidlronics Co.
HOLLYWOOD— Peck Prior has been
named president and chief operating officer
of the Vidtronics Co., Hollywood-headquartered
videotape, production, post-production
and distribution company, it was
announced by Harold Goldman, chairman
of the board and chief executive officer.
Goldman said that Prior's appointment was
in line with Vidtronic's current expansion
program.
Formerly president of VPI, a company
founded in 1963 which became the largest
commercial producer in the world. Prior
most recently headed Peck Prior Associates,
a commercial distribution and production
company. Earlier he served as vice-president
and general manager of Don Fedderson
Productions in Hollywood.
He also was vice-president in charge of
programing and production for Campbell
Ewald in California and director of production
for Chevrolet at Campbell Ewald,
New York. He was a film producer at
Young & Rubicam and McCann Erickson.
WOMPI Club Holds First
Business Session of Term
HOLLYWOOD — The
Hollywood/ Los
Angeles WOMPIs held their first business
meeting of the new term Tuesday, July 24,
with president Mrs. Susan Gottlieb presiding.
First order of business was the election
of a delegate and two alternate delegates
to the annual WOMPI International convention
to be held in Kansas City September
6-9. President Gottlieb automatically is
The new officers and board of directors
were introduced to the membership and
reports were given by each chairman of
the various upcoming activities of her specific
committee. President Gottlieb announced
that WOMPI was assisting the
d Office—6425 Hollywood Blvd.. 465-nShi
Permanent Charities Committee in its annual
drive and that, for the first time,
there is a women's auxiliary for PCC.
Mrs. Gottlieb also has announced the
appointment of the following members to
chair standing committees: community service,
Mrs. Lili Beaudin (20th-Fox); industry
service, Mrs. Jane Statham (MGM); waysand-means.
Mrs. LaVinia White (Sign Products);
publicity associate. Miss Shirley Hollingsworth
(Abajian Associates) and Mrs.
Elena K. Vassar (20th-Fox); bulletin. Miss
Shirley Lutes (20th-Fox); bylaws. Miss
Iris Ross (20th-Fox), and Will Rogers Hospital,
Miss Sylvia Filipas (MGM).
Mrs. Marjorie Karl of 20th-Fox, first
vice-president, also serves as program chairman,
while Miss Evelyn Gordon, second
vice-president, also of 20th-Fox, serves as
membership chairman.
Over half the entire membership of the
Hollywood/ Los Angeles WOMPI Club is
from MGM and 20th-Fox. Membership
chairman Gordon is working toward higher
representation from the other studios and.
in this connection, is assisting in the planning
of a "meet-and-greet" champagne party
this month to introduce prospective new
members.
Tronsvue Planning Sept. 1
Move to Larger Quarters
HOLLYWOOD— Herbert B. Schlosberg.
president of Transvue Pictures Corp.. announced
that the company will be moving
to larger quarters, effective September
1. Transvue will be located in Suite 909.
Certified Life Tower, 14724 Ventura Blvd..
.Sherman Oaks, CaliL 91403.
Following receipt of reports of the circulation
of unofficial prints of "Rainbow
the while the second delegate
first delegate, Bridge," the Jimi Hendrix starrer, Schlosberg
emphasizes that Transvue is the sole
is Miss Iris Ross (20th-Fox). Alter-
nates are Miss Evelyn Gordon (20th-Fox) and exclusive theatrical distributor of the
and Miss Elizabeth Cianfarani (MGM). motion picture in all widths, including
Eleven new members were accepted 16mm prints.
into
the club: Gerda Steinkuhler (20th-Fox);
Valeria Davidson, Lydua Telo, Arline
Movie House in Palo Alto
Thompson. Sydell Klab and Dorothy Klinger,
all of 20th-Fox; Frances Grant of Is Sold for $175,000
King International; Grace O'Donnell, PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Richard T.
MGM; May Hoffman, Motion Picture & Pecry and John Arrillaga, both of Palo Alto,
Television Fund; Cheryal Kearney, freelance
have purchased the Standard Theatre, 211
set decorator, and Lillian Korobow, University Ave., from the Arkush family
retired from MGM.
of Costa Mesa and Hillsborough, Calif. The
acquisition price was reported to be $175,-
000.
Peery and Arrillaga have not disclosed
plans for the theatre. The movie house had
been leased to National General Corp.. with
a 1974 expiration date.
PRODUCTION
CENTER
Larger House Needed
For AIP's 'Dillinger'
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF —Tremendous
audience response to "Dillinger" and
a first in exhibitor-distributor cooperation
resulted in American International Pictures
moving its new gangster hit Wednesday (1)
from General Cinema's 424-seat Avco Cinema
Center Theatre to United Artists' 650-
seat Cinema Theatre, also in Westwood.
Arthur Sibler, an executive for General
Cinema, in approving the moveover, stated
he realized the boxoffice potential of "Dillinger,"
based on the excellent results in
the Avco Cinema Center Theatre, and believes
the move will be beneficial to AIP.
In a further demonstration of cooperation
General Cinema will continue to help advertise
"Dillinger." not only by crossplugging
it with teaser trailers in its 40
theatres throughout Southern California,
but will plug "Dillinger" on the marquee of
its Avco Westwood Theatre by saying it
now is playing at the UA Cinema Center.
Sibler stressed that cross-plugging eventually
will enhance engagements of "Dillinger"
when the film is shown in other General
Cinema houses at the time of its multiple
opening.
Leon P. Blender, AIP's executive vicepresident
in charge of sales and distribution,
pleased with General Cinema's allout cooperation,
said, "United efforts between
exhibitors and distributors along these lines
certainly will
point the way toward progress
that will benefit the entire industry as well
as the moviegoing public. We are delighted
to see such cooperation and we hope it
spreads."
Warren Oates stars in the title role in
"Dillinger." Other stellar roles are enacted
by Academy Award winners Ben Johnson
and Cloris Leachman and newcomer Michelle
Phillips. It was written and directed
by John Milius and produced by Buzz
Feitshans. Executive producers were Samuel
Z. Arkoff and Lawrence A. Gordon.
$3,000 Cash Taken by 3
Men at Waialae Ozoner
HONOLULU— Three men robbed the
boxoffice of the Waialae Drive-In on a
recent weekend and drove away with approximately
$3,000 in cash. Driving up to
the ticket office, one of the men pointed
a gun at the cashier and demanded the
night's
receipts.
BOXOFFICE :: August 6, 1973 W-l

Hollywood
THE NATIONAL BOARD of directors of
the Screen Actors Guild has elected
nominating committees for the annual election
of officers and members of the board
of directors. By September 1 the committees
must file their nominating reports. Another
method of being nominated is to file a nominating
petition signed by 35 members in
good standing. Such petitions must be filed
wiht the recording secretary not later than
September 20.
Cloris Leachman, who stars as the Lady
in Red in American International Pictures'
"Diilinger," was seen on NBC-TVs "The
Tonight Show" Wednesday. July 25. discussing
the film. Michelle Phillips, another
"Diilinger" star, was simultaneously on "The
Merv Griffin Show" on Channel 1 1 here.
*
Harry Belafonte opened at Universal's
outdoor Amphitheatre Sunday (5). Joining
him in concert is South African singer Letta
Mbula and guitarist Sivuca. Following Belafonte
will be the Carpenters, War. the Fifth
Dimension and Blood, Sweat & Tears and
Bette Midler.
*
Producer Monroe Sachson and actress
Pam Grier will be filmed by TV News. Inc.,
separately, discussing "New Trends and
New Personalities on the Screen." Interviews
will be supolied to various TV stations
throughout the U. S. and on tape and film
to 86 other countries through Visnews in
Europe.
•
Susan Schocnfeld, coordinator of the
California Center of Films for Children,
at represented the center the Moscow Film
Festival and general assembly of the International
Center of Films for Children. She
is investigating children's films for possible
inclusion in the fourth International Children's
Film Festival to take place here
September 22-October 13.
*
The achievements of veteran producerdirector
Mervyn LeRoy have been praised
in the U.S. House of Representatives by the
Hon. Thomas M. Rees (D-Calif.).
•
The Film Society will present the fifth
program in a major retrospective tribute to
American Vincente Minnelli and Stanley
Donen Wednesday and Thursday (8. 9) at
the Theatre Vanguard, 9014 Melrose Ave.,
Hollywood. This program includes "Bedazzles,"
directed by Donen (1967), and
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For tickets one should write to the Film
Society, P.O. Box 69673, Hollywood, Calif.
90069.
•
Peter Dunne has been appointed director
of development for Spelling/ Goldberg Productions,
it was announced by Aaron Spelling
and Leonard Goldberg. He formerly
was associate producer of the company's
"Movie of the Week."
•
William O'Driscoll has joined the staff of
Central Casting Corp. as casting director,
it was announced by Billy H. Hunt, CCC
president. Central Casting is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Ass'n of Motion Picture
and Television Producers.
•
Leonard Forman, vice-president of Simon
& Schuster, Pocket Books Division, announced
the acquisition of paperback rights
to "Papillon," the best-seller by Henri Charriere.
A softcover will be published at the
end of this year in conjunction with the
theatrical release of the film.
•
The Oslo Philharmonic will perform for
the first time in Los Angeles at Royce Hall.
UCLA, March 1, 1974.
•
Steve Allen was master of ceremonies for
the Athletes Hall of Fame Monday, July
30, at the California Museum of Science
& Industry.
•
The annual Directors Guild of America
day at Disneyland has been set for September
15. Special family discount tickets are
available to guild members at DGA headquarters.
Woody Herman and his orchestra
will be showcasing at Disneyland Sunday
(12) through Saturday (25). At the same
time Bill Medley will be on Disneyland's
Tomorrowland stage.
•
Gus Productions has been elected to
membership in the Ass'n of Motion Picture
and Television Producers. Alan J. Pakula
is president of Gus.
•
Peter Ustinov is in Scotland to direct a
new version of the opera "Don Giovanni,"
to premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in
l.ate August and September.
•
The New York City Ballet returns to
the Greek Theatre Monday (13) after a
nine- year absence from the West Coast.
The program is being choreographed by
George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and
John Taras.
*
"The Tamarind Seed," a Blake Edwards
film currently shooting in London, will
have a paperback edition published early
in '74 to coincide with the release of the
feature. The hardcover edition was published
by Coward-McCann-Gahagan.
Pussycat Closing Decried
By San Jose Moviegoer
S.A.N JOSE, CALIF.—A reader of the
San Jose News, John D. Lytle, in a letter
to the editor commented on official action
against the Pussycat Theatre here, calling
it "a ludicrous attack on victimless crime."
Said Lytle: "Here we go again! Judge
Bruno is locking the doors of the Pussycat
Theatre and the exploits of Linda Lovelace
will be lost forever to the people of
San Jose. And if the 'Red Light Abatement
Act' (enacted about the time the kind
judge was born) weren't handy to the purpose,
one can be sure that the theatre
could certainly be found in violation of
some fire safety ordinance or a similar
available catch-all.
"Having seen the movie myself, I would
be the first to admit that it probably won't
be nominated for an Academy Award.
"Deep Throat' has not been playing at a
financial loss to the proprietors due to
meager attendance for the many weeks it
has been showing. What's all this stuff
about contemporary community standards?
All those thousands of people are coming
from somewhere! And as for improper
conduct on the part of the patrons being
offensive, I can recall the same sort of
thing occurring in the rear of the theatre
during 'The Ten Commandments' during
the early '60s.
"In a serious vein, I have been fondly
hoping that it might be possible to rear my
children in a sexually healthy society, free
from the hangups that have characterized
this country as a sensual desert since its
earliest days. Judge Bruno's actions and
similar ones by other 'civic leaders' remind
me that I am dreaming.
"In a time when life in our society is
becoming frighteningly complex, it is especially
important that our justice system
be simplified and streamlined lest it collapse
altogether. 'Victimless crime' statutes
such as the ludicrous 'Red Light Abatement
Act' have no place in such an enlightened
body of law."
SAN FRANCISCO
goots Rule has been appointed media m;inager
for Jack Wodcll Associates' office
here, it was announced by Nancy Thomsen,
JWA media director. Ms. Rule succeeds
Terry Zach. who has resigned to go
into private business. It also was announced
that Michelle Marquart has been added to
the JWA media staff as a media buyer.
Theatre Sign Approved
ISCONOIDO, CAl II".—The city council,
by a 4-1 vote, has agreed to grant a
"compromi.se variance" to Beneficial Standard
Properties for a 210-square-foot freestanding
sign for the proposed Cinema 1
and 2 in the Escandido Village Mall. The
firm had appealed from the planning commission's
denial of a request to install a
270-square-foot sign in the mall parking
lot
area.
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LOS ANGELES^Robust percentages
popped up all up and down the LA Barometer
listings, as business reports flowed
in from area theatres, but the heartiest percentage
of all again went to "A Touch of
Class," 915 in a fourth week at Avco Cine
ma Center 3. "Blume in Love" attracted
much public support and garnered an excellent
345 fifth week on the Bruin screen
Also attaining the 300 class were such reli
ables as "Paper Moon," "Last Tango ii
Paris" and "The Devil in Miss Jones,
while newcomer "Jesus Christ Superstar'
just missed the 300 level with 290 at ABC
Century City 2 and Hollywood Pacific. Another
new picture. "Dillinger." ranked close
to this group with 280 at Avco Cinema
Center 2 and Pantages.
(Average Is 100)
ABC Century City Emperor 1
of the North
(20th-Fox), 4th wk 130
ABC Century City 2, Hollywood Pacific
Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ) 290
Avco Cinema Center 1, Hollywood Cinema
40 Corots (Col), 4th wk 100
Avco Cinemo Center 2, Pantages Dillinger
(AlP) 280
Avco Cinema Center 3 A Touch of Class (Emb),
ega—The Devil
Happened in Hollywood (SR),
12th
Cinerama Dome- ^tiie boy of the Jackal (Univ
10th wk
Crest O Lucky Man (WB), 4th wk I7C
Egyptian 3 ShoH in Africo (MGM) IlC
Fine Arts Lost Tango in Poris (UA), 1 9th wk. . 30C
Four theatres The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
(Univ
Fox
2nd
Doll's House (Para), 4th wk.
National— The Lost ot Sheilo (WB) 5th wk.
New Pix— SuDcr Fly T. N. T. (Para), 2nd wk.
Plaza—The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Paro) .
UA Cinema Center Godspell (Col), 9th wk
UA Cmema 1
Center 2 State of Siege (SR),
10th .105
UA Cinema Center 3 Love and Poin (a
Whole Domn Thing) (Col), 5th wk 120
UA Westwood The Man Who Loved Cot Doncing
i(MGM), 4th wk 195
Village Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk 300
Tom Sawyer' Three Times
Average in Denver 5th
DENVER—Of the available grossing percentages,
300 ruled supreme and six films
grossed in the 200s. "Tom Sawyer," fifth
week at the Continental, outlegged all rivals
to claim that 300 top figure, while 250
represented the peak efforts of three runners-up:
"A Touch of Class," "Paper Moon"
and "The Day of the Jackal."
Aloddin Lost Tongo in Paris (UA), 13th wk. ..200
Center Cohill, United Stotes Marshal (WB),
3rd wk 100
Century 21 Scarecrow (WB), 5th wk 210
Cherry Creek, Villo Italia Paper Moon (Pora) . .250
Colorado 1, 2 The Doy of the Jackal (Univ),
4th wk 250
Colorado 3 The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing
(MGM), 4th wk Not Avoiloble
Continental Tom Sawyer (UA), 5th wk 300
Cooper Jesus Christ Superstor (Univ), 4th wk. ..185
Crest A Worm December (NGP), 5th wk 100
Denham Deep Thrust—The Hond of Death
(AlP), 2nd wk 65
Denver 1, Lakeside, Village Square Live and
Let Die (UA), 4th wk 150
Denver 2 Scream, Bloculo, Screom (AlP) 225
Esquire A Touch of Class (Emb), 4th wk 250
Five theotres The Daring Dobermans (SR) ....135
Five theatres Showdown (Univ) Not Available
Flick Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me
(Col), 2nd wk 125
Monaco Shaft in Africo (MGM),
2nd wk Not Available
Paramount The Chinese Connection (NGP),
2nd wk 95
LOS ANGELES
^merican International's "Heavy Traffic"
has been booked to open a special engagement
Friday (10) at the United Artists
Westwood, Pacific's Vine and Pacific's
South Gate Drive-In. "Heavy Traffic" is a
blending of animation and live action with
a story of human characters and emotions
set in live backgrounds using an unprecedented
merging of surrealism and realism.
Producer Robert Radnitz will visit London,
Paris and Rome in behalf of "Sounder"
after attending the out-of-competiiton showing
of the Radnitz/ Mattel picture at the
Moscow Film Festival. He will promote the
European openings of the 20th-Fox release.
Universal's "American Graffiti," a Lucasfilm/Coppola
Co. production, opened an e.xclusive
first-run Los Angeles engagement
Wednesday (1) at the Avco Cinema Center
3 in the Westwood area.
The 20th-Fox release of the late James
H. Nicholson's Academy Pictures production
"Legend of Hell House," a drama of
psychic warfare in an English mansion possessed
by "supernormal" forces, opened July
25 in multiple-theatre bookings throughout
the Los Angeles area.
Roger Cornian, president of New World
Pictures, announced that Ingmar Bergman's
"Cries and Whispers" has passed the
$2,000,000 mark in domestic film rentals,
making the picture the most successful in
Bergman's career. He also announced that
Films, Inc.. will be handling the nontheatrical
distribution of the film after putting up
the largest cash advance in that company's
history.
Jerry Fairbanks, president of the Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce, announced
that the contract for the restoration of the
Hollywood sign has been awarded to Neon
Products Signs. Facelifting began Wednesday
(1) and is expected to take five or six
weeks . . . "Jacques Brel Is Alive & Well
& Living in Paris" is returning to Los Angeles
Tuesday (7) for a limited four-week engagement
at the new Classic, formerly the
Classic Cat, 8844 Sunset.
Owner, Manager Arrested
At Tucson's Cine Plaza
TUCSON. ARIZ.—William B. Stidham.
president of Cinema Corp. of America,
owner of the Cine Plaza, and John A.
Jacobs, manager of the "adult theatre for
the discriminating," have been arrested on
charges of "interstate transportation of obscene
material." Both were freed on bond
pending arraignment before U.S. Magistrate
Raymond T. Terlizzi.
The film in question, "Deep Throat,"
continues on screen at the Cine Plaza, located
at 318 Congress. Judge Terlizzi had
ruled June 13 that, after a second print of
the movie was ordered seized for evidence,
"the film probably is obscene under legal
guidelines."
The Cine Plaza is the one-time showplace
of the Southwest, the former Paramount
Theatre. It was renamed Cine Plaza
after a short run as a Spanish-language
house.
Adult House to Stay Open
CALDWELL, IDA.—Bob Loya, who
took over the management of the Top
Theatre from Joe and Betty Osco early last
month, said the adult movie house would
"definitely stay open" despite the new Idaho
anti-obscenity law which went into effect
July I. He indicated that he felt the existence
of a well-patronized "triple-X" movie
house such as the Top shows that it is
part of the community standards, inasmuch
as no effort ever had been made "to offend
anyone through blatant advertising or display."
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Lippert Is Confident
Of Industry Uptrend
DENVER—Denver Post film columnist
and critic Barry Morrison, in a feature
headlined "Theatres Go Up While Production
Slips," commented on the fact that a
first run in this city was closing because
of slipping patronage. Portions of his
comprehensive column follow;
One of those questions that's hard to
answer: "Why, when film production is
nearly at an all-time low. are new theatres
being built at an unprecedented rate?"
Looking at it from the local level, five
years ago there were approximately 40
movie screens in Denver. Now, there are 79
in the metropolitan area. And five more
will appear later this year. This doesn't
take into consideration the dozen so-called
pornographic houses, because they do not
compete for the same films.
At the same time this expansion is taking
place, the Towne Theatre, 1530 Welton St.,
downtown, closed its doors after trying
everything short of giving tickets away to
bolster its boxoffice.
Continuing to build theatres to meet
markets in the burgeoning suburbs might
be a fine idea but where do you get the
film product to put on the screen without
reverting to playing something that's been
seen on TV? There are a few answers,
some of them slightly encouraging.
Robert H. Lippert, a man of vast theatrical
knowledge, was in Denver recently
for the opening of his newest film house,
what is known in the trade as a "four-top,"
the Colorado 4 Cinema. He also operates
the Brentwood Cinema, also a four-top.
Lippert is recognized as the inventor of
the multitheatre under one roof. Advantages
of such an operation are several, including
economy of operation by needing only one
staff for all auditoriums. Lippert owns 112
theatres, mostly in California. It is Lipperfs
contention that the current theatre-building
boom has crested and will slow down,
perhaps even stop. "The only reason I
built Colorado 4 Cinema was because of
the heavy population in that area. It seemed
to me that the area was really in need of
one more unit."
In answer to where the product was coming
from, Lippert had two answers. "For
one thing, more outside industry is getting
into the picture business. One of the most
recent examples of that is Faberge, the
cosmetics firm, which has financed the
comedy "A Touch of Class."
Lippert also said that there is a plan be-
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we could help, he said. Lippert estimated
that, of the present 52 film-showing weeks,
worthy products are being shown 46 weeks.
Running films longer, according to Tom
Smiley, president and general manager of
Wolfberg Theatres, is just a new way of
doing business. While Smiley agreed with
Lippert that theatre building probably
would slow within the next 12 months, he
said the emphasis on film product is being
placed more on quality than on quantity,
because audiences seem to indicate they
would rather see one good film, even several
times, than view several of lesser quality.
"This is even proving out in the driveins,"
Smiley said. "We formerly played a
good picture off in seven days. And now
it is not unusual to play one for up to 21
days."
Smiley noted that in the Wolfberg Paramount
a year ago, two films, "Dirty Harry"
and "The French Connection," played 25
weeks. "When films hold up that long
you don't need so much product," Smiley
continued. He said the new film outlook
should be improved by a constant flow of
independent product. Smiley thinks that
outside industry or conglomerates are either
getting into the filmmaking business or are
thinking about it.
As to exhibitors getting into the filmmaking
business, Smiley was doubtful. He
also said that such a move would have to
be approached carefully so as to be sure
not to violate the federal consent decree of
some years ago which separated theatre
circuits from film studios.
Bernalillo County Plans
Tough Obscenity Measure
ALBUQUERQUE — Bernalillo County
(Albuquerque) Commission Chairman
James "Corky" Morris said here that he
and the board hopes to proceed shortly
with plans for a tough new obscenity ordinance.
His statement came after Dave Norvell,
New Mexico attorney general, said
July 26 that the county can make a pornography
ordinance applying only to adults.
The state attorney general said, in his
opinion, the county or any other body in
the state cannot make ordinances applying
to minors, since the legislature passed
one which went into effect July 1 that ruled
against alleged pornographic materials
"harmful to minors." The state law had no
mention in it of adults and was intended
for children under age 18.
Morris' proposed county ordinance,
originally .scheduled for a final public hearing
Tuesday (7), applies to both minors
and adults.
"There is a possibility that we may have
to postpone the hearing in order to obtain
time to revise it," Morris said.
Morris stated that he has received approximately
50 cards and letters favoring
the ordinance and only two against it.
300-Car Lamar Ozoner
Opened by Evergreen
LAMAR, COLO.—Evergreen Theatres
of Colorado, headquartered in Loveland,
Colo., recently opened a new 300-car
ozoner on Highway 50 on the western edge
of Lamar. Named the Arrow Drive-In, the
theatre is operated by Vern Peterson and
John Lindsay and will operate on a twochange-a-week,
split-week policy.
Evergreen also operates theatres in Ogallala.
Neb., and Loveland, Colo., in addition
to the Lamar facility.
DENVER
por the second time in the past year, Jay
O'Malin and the O'Malin Organization
has moved into different quarters. Increased
business and an increase in staff personnel
necessitated larger quarters. The O'Malin
Organization is now located in Suite 409
in the Lincoln Towers Building and the
telephone number remains the same—(303)
573-0271.
In town to set datings were Paul Cory,
Fox Theatre, Sterling; Dick Klein, Trojan
Theatre, Longmont; Don Monson and his
daughter from the Ute Theatre, Rifle, and
Harold McCormick, Skyline Theatre, Canon
City.
Jack Marshall, managing director of the
Cooper Theatre, took a three-column, nineinch
ad in the Post for the current attraction,
"Jesus Christ Superstar." Marshall
said: "Should any person feel this picture
not worth the admission, we will cheerfully
give them a 'rain check' for a future movie."
The advertisement pointed to the excellent
reviews which have been given to the picture
and stressed its G rating.
ALBUQUERQUE
pour persons attending the Silver Dollar
Drive-In here during the last weekend
of July reported to police that someone
shooting a BB or pellet gun broke the rear
windows out of their cars as they left the
theatre. Police report that no one was apprehended.
On screen at the Silver Dollar
was "The Getaway."
Actor Sal Mineo has been set as guest
star for "Butterflies Are Free," the opening
production of the new season at the Little
Theatre. The play opens September 7 for
1 6 performances.
Three fires, one of which forced the evacuation
of the State Theatre here Monday,
July 23. were set in the house by hoodlums.
Two of the fires in the downtown theatre
were in seats and were extinguished by employees.
The third blaze, put out by the city
lire department, was reported about an hour
later in a theatre storage room. All three
blazes were listed by fire officials as minor,
however.
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HONOLULU
Qordon Raymond Andrade, in less than
four years with Royal Theatres of
Honolulu, has worked his way up from
ticket-taker to house manager. Andrade was
appointed manager of the Theatre at King's
Alley exactly a year after the 195-seater on
the third level of the King's Alley shopping
complex opened in Waikiki. .Andrade started
at the door of the New Royal Theatre, just
a block up from the Theatre at King's Alley,
in 1969. A year later, he was transferred
to the downtown King Theatre, where he
received most of his training as a manager
under city manager Al Silva's supervision.
A former Kalani High School and presently
a University of Hawaii student. Andrade
succeeds Patty Ann Tampos. coincidentally
originally from the downtown theatre, too.
Thelma Silva had been the interim manager
before the change was made. Barbara Mariano
is filling in as staff supervisor at the
New Royal during the absence of Jo Ann
Tavares, who flew to the West Coast on
special leave.
The downtown Hawaii is now showing
another of those popular Toei (Japan) sexploitation
productions. "Queen of the Turkish
Baths" (Toruko no Joo). It is doublebilled
with General Film's "The Room-
Mates." These Japanese pictures, released
locally on a frequent basis, already are
drawing heavy adults-only audiences. Even
with Tokyo's strict censor boards carefully
and watchfully limiting the presence of
sexual matters in filmed productions, these
films are literally and visually crammed with
juicy morsels without the hard-core. The restrictive
measures of the censor board,
therefore, unintentionally forced the makers
of "porno" films into a whole new area,
porno comedies in all shapes, sizes, forms,
with yards of nudity, crammed with slapstick,
sight gags and double-entendre situations
and dialogs.
Walt Disney Productions' "Paniolo (Hawaiian
for cowboy) will begin shooting on
"
the island of Kauai in the near future, with
a cast headed by James Garner and many
from Honolulu in supporting roles. Advance
crews already are checking out the various
location sites on the "Garden Isle," as the
green island is called. Of all the islands in
the Hawaiian chain, this island truly can
"Girls, Girls, Girls"; Columbia's "Sadie
Thompson," "Caine Mutiny" and "From
Here to Eternity"; MGM's "Pagan Love
•Song," and John Ford's "Donovan's Reef"
come to mind immediately, not to mention
the many TV productions that went on location
in Kauai.
Mark Lester (known mostly for his
starring
role in "Oliver!") is the star of "Little
Adventurer." a Toho (of Japan) production
filmed in England, Hong Kong and Japan.
Opening soon at the Toho Theatre, the picture
co-stars Chen Chen and Takako
Yamazoe.
SALT LAKE CITY
Leon Morris of the Starlight and Sunset
drive-ins in Pocatello was in town on business
. . . Bob Baker, Midwest purchasing
agent for Mann Theatres (formerly National
General Theatres), was in town on
business.
Frank Smith, manager of Highland
Drive-In Theatres, suffered a heart attack
and is now reported recuperating in St.
Marks Hospital. Industryites send best
wishes for a speedy recovery.
Gary Rushton, vice-president of finance.
Universal Theatre Supply, spent a week in
Los Angeles with his family, visiting such
places as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm
and Universal
Studios.
Tony Rudman announces that Westates
Booking has moved its offices to a new location.
1243 East 2100 South. Suite 200, Salt
Lake City 84106.
First-run product was being shown on 38
screens in the metropolitan area. Twentynine-
conventional theatres and nine driveins
were participating in the runs. Twenty
different feature releases were set against
boast its claim as the "movie studio of the
each other in the booking. Thirteen of the
mid-Pacific." Production companies from
exclusive-run or
Hollywood, Asia and Europe have
"cranked" their cameras on Kauai in the
features were set on an
single-screen basis, while the balance of the
pictures were set in multiple or morc-than-
past years. Hal Wallis' "Blue Hawaii" and
one-screen basis.
operations approximately two years ago.
The Nikkatsu Co., after a major reorganization,
is now back in production with sex
films.
Mitsuyoshi Matsuda continues his position
with the new Pacific Motion Picture
Co., also acting as liaison between this
Honolulu company and Sho-Tokyo Gekijo
of Los Angeles, which distributes products
initially screened at the New Kokusai here.
Yoshinori Takamine heads the Los Angeles
office, while Hiroo Hirano is the general
manager of the Honolulu company.
Matsy Takabuki of Honolulu is the second
largest shareholder of this new organization,
while Muneo Kimura, the former
head of Kokusai (and one of the original
"benshi" of Hawaii, the off-stage narrator
of silent films), retains a small portion of
the new company's stock.
Hugie Nardoni, general manager, Sero
The New Kokusai's first-run pictures
Amusement, recently returned from a
Las Vegas.
come from the Toei Co. (Japan) and the
visit to his theatres in
weekly change of programs is augmented
Keith Pack, who recently retired from
by showing rereleases of Daiei products.
Recently, the Kokusai played a couple of
20th Century-Fox, was given a retirement
luncheon at the Towne House Athletic Club
Chinese-language kung fu/karate films.
and was warmly greeted by his many friends.
He was, at this time, presented with a nice
retirement gift.
New Management, Policy
At New Kokusai Theatre
HONOLULU—The New Kokusai Theatre
in downtown Honolulu, which opened
in 1964 as the exclusive outlet for the
Daiei (Japan) Motion Picture Co. productions,
now is operating under new management
and a new picture policy. Daiei
is one of the two major production/distributing
studios in Japan that suspended
Esquire Theatre Is Site
Of an Attempted Robbery
SALT LAKE CITY—A 21 -year-old
transient was charged Wednesday, July 25,
with attempted robbery in connection with
an incident at the Esquire Theatre, 228
South State St. Named in a complaint signed
before City Judge Maurice D. Jones was
Dennis Wayne Ware. Bail of $1,500 was
set by the judge and Ware remained in
the Salt Lake City-County jail.
When police answered the call Tuesday,
July 24, they found the theatre manager,
Howard Richards, holding a .32-caliber revolver
on a suspect, who was sitting on
his suitcase in front of the ticket booth.
According to Richards, he was standing
in the theatre lobby when he noticed a
man at the ticket window. He said he
couldn't hear what the man was saying to
the clerk, Dyanne Hayes, but he felt something
was wrong because of the clerk's
reaction.
Richards removed his pistol from behind
the candy counter and asked the man to
"move back against the wall." Richards
advi.sed the police the clerk told him the
man said: "Give me all your money."
Karl Heyl Fatally Shot
During Theatre Holdup
From Central Edition
CHICAGO-Karl E. Hcyl. 61, manager
of the Evergreen theatres 1 and 2, was fatally
shot during a robbery at the suburban
showhouse. Hey! was in his office when the
tragic incident occurred. One man was arrested
by Chicago police and a search continues
for a second suspect.
Heyl. who had been in theatre management
for 36 years, was general manager of
Standard Theatres until he took over the
management of the Evergreen properties.
He is survived by his wife Blanche; two
sons. Robert and Kurt, and a daughter, Mrs.
Jacqueline Milolalis.
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CHICAGO — "Cleopatra Jonos" repcatoii
its first week's 400 in a second frame at the
Roosevelt, easily maintaining its hold on this
area's top grossing spot. Tied at 350. thirdweek
"A Touch of Class" continued its successful
engagement at the Carnegie Theatre
and second-week "Dillinger" moved merrily
along at the State Lake Theatre.
(Average Is 100)
Cornegie— A Touch of Closs lEmb), 3rd wk.
. . .350
Chicago Jesus Christ Superstor [Univ) 275
Cinema Money, Money, Money (CRC) 150
Esquire 40 Carats (Col), 5th wk
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Qalvin/Farris/Ross Advertising Agency
has been appointed to handle promotion
and publicity for all Warner Bros, films
in the Kansas City-Des Moines-Omaha territories.
Dan Meyers, veteran advertising
executive, will supervise and handle the account,
with the assistance of Pete Renfrew
and Steve Hix. Advertising and publicity
materials are now available at the Galvin/
Farris/Ross agency.
Renfrow is presently assistant account
executive. He has been with the firm for
three years, is married and has two children.
Hix is a graduate from the Kansas University
School of Journalism. He is administrative
assistant to Meyers and a copywriter.
He is married.
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3:30 p.m. in the office of United National
Films Midwest, Inc.. and Robert Buscher.
booking and buying consultant, 1703 Wyandotte,
Suite 212, Kansas City.
This is your invitation to meet "Tony"
and his mother Nina, wish Steve a happy
birthday and welcome Bob and Shirley to
Filmrow. Come and have fun!
A WOMPI meeting concerning the upcoming
international convention September
6-9 at the Alameda Plaza Hotel was held
Monday evening. July 30. at the home of
Mary Hayslip. international convention
chairman. Plans for convention activities,
both business and social, are jelling. All
WOMPI members are urged to register on
or before Monday (20), at which time registration
closes.
Bev Miller, Mercury Film head, entered
Baptist Memorial Hospital Sunday, July 29,
for tests. He underwent surgery Tuesday.
July 31, for a bladder infection. Miller is
doing well in his convalescence, looking
forward to getting back on the job. Friends
and well-wishers might like to drop him a
card at Baptist Memorial, Room 509.
Richard Hill, Warner Bros, branch manager,
returned from a division meeting in
San Francisco.
Bill Rice, Midwest Films sales representative,
was in the Lincoln area making calls.
Charlene Ward, Thomas & Shipp Films,
is back at work after recuperating from an
injured arm. She says she has no plans of
giving up Softball, which she was playing
when the accident happened.
John Long, Warner Bros, salesman, vacationed
in Minnesota . Crandal,
National Screen Service warehouseman, returned
from a vacation with his wife Nancy.
William La Velle, Columbia Pictures
field exploiteer out of Dallas, was in Kansas
City last week, visiting old friends at Boxoffice
and on Filmrow.
Screenings at Commonvrealth: "The
Mackintosh Man" (WB). Tuesday. July 31.
and "Traffic" (Col) Wednesday (I). Warners
sneaked "O Lucky Man!" at the Fine
Arts Theatre Friday, July 27 ... At Petite
screening room: "Death Wheelers" (Scotia
Int'l). distributed by Midwest Films, Tuesday,
July 31.
United National will screen two films at
Commonwealth Thursday (9). They arc
Legend of Hillbilly John" (Jack Harris),
starting at 1:30 p.m., and "Run, Virgin.
Run." (IPC), starting at 2:50.
Films, Equipment Seized
At Motel in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—A videotape player and
three cassette taf)es used to show sexually
oriented movies over television receivers
were seized at Sir Waighfs Court Motel,
10801 East U. S. 50, Raytown, Mo., after
police searched more than 1 1 hours. The
tapes were found in the 22-unit motel hehind
a false wall in the manager's living
quarters.
The films seized were titled ""The Last
Virgin." "The Hungry Hypnotist" and
"Diary of My Secret Life." Signs outside
the motel advertised it as an "X-rated adult
motel." A sign on the office wall indicates
persons must be 18 years of age to enter.
It stated: "Warning—this motel features X-
rated adult entertainment via closed circuit
TV."
Robert Frager. an assistant Jackson
County prosecutor who viewed the movies
and assisted police in the search, said four
were charged with misdemeanor offenses of
exhibiting obscene movies. Charged were
the motel manager. Richard Weisbech and
his wife Ruby, and two employees, Wanda
Sue Perkins and Marcia M. Adams. They
were arraigned before Judge Keith P.
Bondurant of the Jackson County Circuit
Court.
Marion P. Beeler. Raytown police chief,
said he would pursue every legal means
possible to halt the showing of X-rated
movies at the motel. He said individuals and
clubs had objected to the motel's film operation
since it opened about ten days ago.
Books August 16 Hearing
In KC Old Chelsea Case
KANSAS CITY—A hearing has been
scheduled for Thursday (16) in the Kansas
City Municipal Court to decide a case involving
two allegedly obscene films seized
July 25 in a raid at the Old Chelsea Theatre,
downtown adult film theatre. The films
taken were "Massage Anyone?" and "Hungry
Hypnotist."
Judge Thomas E. Sims of Municipal
Court, accompanied by vice squad policemen
and agents of the city liquor and
amusement control department, viewed the
films before the seizure.
Arrested and released on $100 bonds
were Edgar E. Herzmark. president of the
theatre firm, and Sue Robertson, an employee.
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business, with a total take for the week of
$192,059. The pictures are "Dillinger" at
the State Lake Theatre: "Slaughter's Big
Rip-Off at the Oriental; "Coffy" at the
McVickers; "Scream Blacula Scream" at the
Michael Todd, and "Little Cigars" at the
Monroe. Vic Bernstein, manager for AIP in
the Midwest, announced that "Dillinger"
will continue at the State Lake through
Thursday (30). It has been booked multiple
— in 40 theatres—starting Friday (31).
Bob Hudson of the Hudson Theatre.
Richmond. Ind.. was in town to check on
new product.
Now that Buena Vista has the combination
of "The Aristocats" and "Song of the
South" set for statewide bookings beginning
Friday (17) they can begin promotion for
"That Dam Cat." This film. too. will open
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Dave Schatz, president of Chicago Used
Chair Mart, reported they have refurbished
the chairs in the V&N Englewood Theatre,
63rd and Halsted Street. George Nicholopulous,
one of the firm's partners, serves as
manager of this reopened theatre, which has
undergone complete remodeling.
"And Hope to Die" was given a four-star
rating by Gene Siskal. movie critic for the
Tribune. This 20th Century-Fo.x film had a
short run at the Village Theatre with "The
Heartbreak Kid."
Donna Russo of Cinemation Industries
has been vacationing on the East Coast.
Larry Dieckhaus, MGM publicist, and his
assistant Ed Russell were joined by James
Brolin in press sessions in behalf of "Westworld."
The film opens outlying Friday
(17). Brolin's co-star. Richard Benjamin
(and his wife Paula Prentiss), are due here
Thursday (9) for further promotion of the
science-fiction
western.
JMG Film Co. is expanding its operations
to include Minneapolis. Virgil Jones, division
screen, opened for full action July 26.
"Mary Poppins." of one the features offered,
manager here, will head the activity in
is playing the
in conjunction
added territory . . .
with two
Reports from theatres
in Illinois drive-ins—the Robin and River
other area and Wisconsin on "The
Lane.
Student Teachers" are highly encouraging
A print
Moreno, general sales manager
of "Maurie" was screened by for New World Pictures, was here in connection
with fall and winter product.
National General Pictures for members of
ABC Great States Theatre. The film, to
open here in late summer, is the story of Jim MacMillan, Columbia Pictures publicist,
has been vacationing in Seattle and
athlete Maurice Stokes, who was struck
down in the prime of his pro basketball San Francisco . . . Paul Schober of Columbia
career. The screenplay was written by Douglas
Morrow and Daniel Mann was director. Pictures, Milwaukee operations, spent a
few days in the exchange office here.
Apache Films has set up a first run of
"Legend of Hillbilly John" throughout Chicagoland
starting Friday (31). The G-rated
movie stars Susan Strasberg. For Friday
(10) opening, Apache has lined up "Housewife,"
starring Jeannie Berlin (of "The
Heartbreak Kid") in Chicagoland theatres
7 is the date for a break of
"The Best of the New York Erotic Film
Festival."
Eddie Egan, who achieved fame in "The
French Connection," now has a role in
"Badge 373." which Friday (20) started a
run at the United Artists Theatre. Egan costars
with Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom and
Henry Darrow.
Warner Bros, publicist Frank Casey returned
from studio screenings with extra enthusiasm
for Lucille Ball's "Mame" and the
new Clint Eastwood film "Magnum Force."
Personal ads in the classified columns of
this city's four major daily newspapers invited
men who believed they resembled
Dillinger to compete for a $50 cash prize in
a contest held in front of the State Lake
Theatre in connection with the opening of
the movie "Dillinger." Dillinger was shot
fatally by FBI agents 39 years ago as he
exited from the Biograph Theatre on the
city's
north side.
There has been an aura of excitement
about National General's "Executive Action"
since reports were heard about the
CIA's alleged reluctance about the production,
with conjectures of formerly undisclosed
involvements in the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy. It is emphasized
that there are no specifics on any
level— just undefined reports. Robert Ryan
had completed his role in the motion picture
just prior to his death. NGP has made
definite plans to screen one of its newest
films. "Extreme Close-Up," written by Michael
Crichton, who authored "The Andromeda
Strain."
Cinemation Industries is one of the latest
film distributing companies to move to one
of the newer buildings which are dotting the
suburbs rapidly. Jack Eckhardt, in charge
of the Midwest exchange operations, said
they have taken space in the Tri-State
Towers, 9575 West Higgins Rd., Rosemont.
Donna Russo, who joined Cinemation as
secretary, is assisting Eckhardt in the
launching of some new movies, including
"The Sins of Betty Schaffer." "Detective
Geronimo," "Savage Abduction" and
"Hunchback," all of which are set for openings
in this city, Milwaukee and in Minneapolis
area theatres.
Dave Friedman, president of EVI Films,
said during a visit in the Gilbreth Film Co.
offices that his summer release combination
of "The Flesh and Blood Show" and "Bummer!"
has opened to
outstanding grosses in
situations in the state of Massachusetts.
Southern territory theatres and in Denver.
TTie Gilbreth company has lined up September
dates for these pictures on a multiple-release
basis.
When Bill Durante changed the Town
Underground Theatre program policy by
booking general-audience films, the first
feature selected was "The Family," starring
Charlie Bronson. This movie, which had
strong grossing power in its earlier showings
here and in Milwaukee exchange theatres,
is being rebooked in many of these
situations.
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MEMPHIS—"Jesus Christ Superstar"
and "Shaft in Africa," a pair of well patronized
holdovers, shared No. 1 business ranking
here during the report period by each
grossing 250. "Jesus Christ Superstar" at
the Crosstown for secornJ week and
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"Shaft in Africa" at the Maico for a third.
Right on the heels of this fast-stepping duo
came "A Touch of Class." 225 in a fourth
week at the Park Theatre.
(Average Is 100)
Crosstown Jesus Christ Superstor (Univ),
2nd wk 250
Loews' Palace— Live and Let Die (UA), 3rd wk. . . 1 50
Make ShoM in Africo JMGM), 3rd wk 250
Memphian Emperor of the North (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 90
Poromount Scorecrow (WB), 4th wk 100
Dork A Touch of Class (Emb), 4th wk 225
Plaza 1— Poper Moon (Para), 3rd wk 200
Plaza 2 The Last of Sheila (WB), 3rd wk 100
'Jesus Christ Superstar' 750
In New Orleans Second
NEW ORLE,\N.S— -Jesus Christ Superstar,"
in its second week at the Joy Theatre,
was way out front with a grossing percentage
of 750. "Shaft in Africa" closed its run
at the Orpheum Theatre with 400.
Cine Royale Scorecrow (WB), final wk 100
Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ), 2nd wk 750
Joy
Orpheum ShoH In Africa (MGM), final wk 400
E Robert Lee Emperor of the North (20th-Fox),
final wk 100
Chris McGuire Had Gain
In Year's First Quarter
AUGUSTA. GA.—An extraordinary gain
consisting mainly of $317,677 profit from
sale of land near West Palm Beach. Fla.,
gave Chris McGuire. Inc., net income of
$208,368, or 19 cents per share, for the
three months ended March 31, 1973. The
company had a loss before extraordinary
items of $117,914, or 11 cents per share.
President Allen F. Caldwell jr. of the
company formerly headquartered in south
Florida, said in Augusta that a quarterly
10-Q report including these results was
filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission July 10 and a report for the
quarter ended June 30, will be filed on a
timely basis, representing progress in the
company's efforts to resume full compliance
with SEC reporting requirements.
Management of Chris McGuire, Inc.,
originally a restaurant franchiser founded
by the singer and her husband Robert
Spain was changed in 1971, and Caldwell,
who also heads CSRA Capital Corp., a
small business investment company doing
business in all the Southeastern states, became
president. The last audited report
showed a loss of $584,859 for the year
ended Dec. 31, 1970.
As the new management sold off unprofitable
operations, there was a loss of
$932,999 in 1971 and 1972 including
extraordinary items, according to unaudited
figures, Caldwell said.
The company is now moving in new
directions, he added, operating under the
trade name of Central Valley Industries.
Its theatre division. Central Valley Theatres,
is headquartered in Rome and operates
1 8 motion picture theatres, with several
Boca Raton, Fla.,
Sixplex Will Be
Built for American Multi Cinema
BOCA RATON, FLA.—Plans have been
announced for a six-theatre complex which
will be located in Boca Raton Mall, a regional
shopping center under construction
here. Announcement of the theatre project
was made jointly by Stanley H. Durwood,
president of American Multi Cinema of
Kansas City, Mo., and Wallace Plapinger,
president of Eastern States Properties of
Trenton, N.J., developer of Boca Raton
Mall.
Boca Raton 6 Theatres will be the name
of the complex, which is to be situated in
the mall of the center on U.S. 1, between
Northeast Second and Northeast Sixth
streets.
Charles Von Stein jr., president of
Charles A. Von Stein, Inc., represented the
developer and Jack Klingel, AMC real estate
supervisor, represented the circuit in
the
lease negotiations.
The Boca Raton complex will be the
ninth AMC location in Florida. The circuit
has three six-theatre complexes in Fort
Lauderdale. St. Petersburg and Merritt
Island; four four-theatre complexes in
Clearwater. Pensacola and Tampa (two)
and a twin theatre in Seminole.
AMC originated the multiple-theatre concept
when it opened the Parkway, the
world's original twin theatre, in Kansas City
in 1962. The Metro Plaza complex, which
AMC opened December 1966 in Kansas
City, was the world's first four-theatre entertainment
situation and the first six-theatre
complex was the one AMC unveiled January
1969 in Omaha, Neb.
others under construction or being planned.
Its publishing subsidiary, Sandlapper
Press in Columbia, S.C, publishes "Sandlapper—the
Magazine of South Carolina"
and books of regional interest. It recently
launched the Southern Heritage Society,
which includes a book club and a collectors
guild.
During the first quarter of 1973, theatres
provided 82 per cent and publishing
15 per cent of operating revenues, Caldwell
said. Completion of the pending sale
of the original Chris McGuire's Pub in
Bradenton, Fla., will get the companv total-
Iv out of the restaurant business, he added.
KC Convention Delegates
Elected in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS— At a closed meeting
of the WOMPIs, July 25 at the Rowntowner
Motel, delegates for the Kansas
City convention, September 6-9, were
selected.
First delegate is Delia Favre, president,
and second delegate, Catherine D'Alfonso
of Warner Bros. First alternate is Marie
Berglund and the second alternate is
Imelda Gessinger.
The Boca Raton 6 will have 1,650 seats,
the two larger auditoriums with 325 seats
each and the other four auditorium with
250 each. TTie six auditoriums are to be
built side-by-side, each with its own entrance
off the main lobby area and provided
with its own identification marquee. They
will share a common boxoffice. lobby, concessions
stand, restroom area and display
space. The theatres will be done predominately
in bright red and gold in the wall
coverings and carpeting. The auditoriums
feature custom-made seats.
The projection equipment has been specially
designed for the use of American
Multi Cinema, Inc.. in these multiple-auditorium
theatres. Cinemecannica in Milan,
Italy, produces the projectors and the xenon
lamphouses. Osram of Holland produces the
xenon bulbs that supply the highly colorcorrected
projection light sources for accurate
and brilliant color presentation.
Construction has begun, completion of
the complex and the mall scheduled for the
fall of 1974. The theatre, covering approximately
19,500 square feet, was designed by
American Multi Cinema's architectural staff
working with Loyd Frank Vann of Miami,
the shopping center architect. The general
contractor is W. G. Lassiter Co.. Inc., Palm
Beach. Fla.
Operation of the complex will be under
the supervision of Gene Jacobs. AMC Eastern
division manager.
DeAngelis Brothers
Open Raleigh Twins
RALEIGH. N.C.—South Hills Cinema
I and South Hills Cinema II were opened
to the public Friday July 20 by owners and
operators Dick and Lou DeAngelis.
A private preopening party for 500
friends of the DeAngelis brothers was held
Wednesday. July 18. at the indoor duo.
Guests were served champagne and hors
d'oeuvres. then enjoyed an advance showing
of "Godspell," which is being well received
by the people of Raleigh.
The DeAngelis brothers are long-time
residents of Raleigh and both attended
North Carolina State University. Both played
football at State and were active in other
campus activities. They still maintain close
relations
with their alma mater.
Following graduation from State, the
brothers entered the restaurant business and
became successful in that field prior to embarking
on their new theatrical careers.
Carolina Booking Service, headquartered
in Charlotte, has the account of the new
Raleigh
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ATLANTA
Jndustryites Walter and Yvonne Walker,
parents of David Walker, returned
from Louisville, Ky., where they were present
July 22 for the ordination of their son
as a minister in a ceremony at the Southern
Baptist TTieological Seminary, where he is a
student. Young Walker now is in the second
year of a three-year course at the seminary
that will lead to his degree in the ministry.
He earned his AE degree as a space engineer
at Georgia Institute of Technology and
went to work for Pratt & Whitney in West
Palm Beach. He became involved in work
with young people in Fort Lauderdale,
stimulating his desire to devote himself fulltime
to Christian work. Last summer he
married Irene Little, a registered nurse of
West Palm Beach, who was working in a
children's hospital. Young Walker is
as assistant associate
serving
pastor of the Jefferson
Street Baptist Chapel in Louisville.
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But Has Two Cherished Assignments
ATLANTA-
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When news got
around that James H.
"Red" Hall, regional
representative of the
.Atlanta-based Coca-
Cola Co., was going
to retire, it prompted
a customer to send
him this note;
"There's only one
•Red' Hall, like there's only one Coca-Cola
and they both are "the real thing!' "
This note epitomizes area feeling for the
Atlantan. who, as another of his friends put
it, "knows more people in the motion picture
industry and film theatre circles than
any other man in the United States."
Hall's title at the time of his retirement
Tuesday, July 31, was regional chain and
convention manager for the Southeast. His
duties, however, took him far afield and
during his career with Coca-Cola, which
started Oct. 30, 1930. he had special assignments
in
every section of the country.
Hall, a native of Newton in Georgia's
Baker County, attended Mercer University
in Macon and established a reputation as a
campus leader, esf>ecially in politics, leading
classmates to predict he would make politics
his career. They were wrong; a job with
Coca-Cola was what he wanted from the
to Shreveport. La., and shortly thereafter to
New Orleans, where he spent "a most interesting"
nine years.
There followed a six-month stint in Tulsa,
when romance entered the picture and Red
returned to Georgia to marry Virginia Mc-
Allister of Fort Gaines, the wedding taking
place June 20, 1940. He took his bride on
his next assignment in the Chicago territory
in March 1941; the next move, while he still
was a salesman, was back to the Southland,
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"the whole darn world." Three years later,
the Halls were transferred to the St. Louis
district; then, at long last, in June 1949. he
got the
longed-for assignment—^Atlanta district
manager. During the last
four years, he
has been Coca-Cola's regional representative
as manager of convention activities and
chain store operations, including variety
store, drug store chains and motion picture
theatre circuits.
Although his work in the Atlanta district
called for much traveling. Red has had the
opportunity to indulge his love of hunting,
fishing and training hunting dogs on a 350-
acre farm he owns in Newton County. He
comes by this interest naturally; one of his
neighbors remembers that "that boy crossed
over every panel of rail fence in the county
carrying either a shotgun or a fishing pole
and followed by a pointer dog."
And he continues to ride his favorite
mount, a 23-year-old strawberry roan
named Dude, over his farm, reliving his
own boyhood days.
Hall has a simple philosophy; "1 am
grateful to Coca-Cola for the opportunities
the company has given me and the thing I
have enjoyed most in my life has been
seeing people I have worked with and who
have worked for me get ahead."
first and he filed his application for such a Atlanta's Tent 21 hosted a "Good Guy"
position July 9, 1930. He only had to sweat cocktail party and buffet supper for Red
out the remainder of that month, August, and his wife Friday (3) in the club headquarters
in the Fox Theatre Building.
September and early October before he was
hired by Harrison Jones, executive vicepresident
of the company.
Although Red has been released from his
regular duties by his retirement, he still has
His first assignment was as a salesman in
two future assignments doing what he likes
Worcester, Mass., "which was a far piece
to do
from Newton
best— preside over Coca-Cola's famed
and Baker County in those
hospitality rooms at conventions. September
days." Hal! recalls. His next assignment was
15-20, he will be in San Francisco for the
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annual convention of the National Ass'n of
Theatre Owners and the National Ass'n of
Concessionaires, where he will meet hundreds
of old friends.
Starting October 14, he will be greeting
more friends in Portland, Ore., when he
presides at the Coca-Cola hospitality room
at the convention of the National Ass'n of
Retail Druggists for the 23rd consecutive
year.
Voyage to Grand Bahamas
Nightmare for Andrews
ATLANTA—Recently, E. William Andrew
jr., president of the Southern Independent
Theatres booking agency, and his
wife Alice booked passage on the Motor
Ship Grand Bahamas to take them from
West Palm Beach to West End, Grand Bahamas,
for a six-day holiday in the plush
Grand Bahamas Hotel. Ihev were accompanied
by their daughter Jone and her fiance
Alan Ackerly. students at Presbyterian Collage
in Clinton, S.C.
Eighty passengers were aboard the 250-
passenger vessel when it left West Palm
for the
five-hour crossing. They were within
15 miles of their destination when the
"Evervbodv knows "Red" Living so close to his native Baker County
ship's engines conked out. The crew worked
didn't last long, since his next assignment
hard and unsuccessfully to repair them but
At least everybody was as manager of the Denver district,
assured the passengers that they had radioed
the U.S. film indus-
which extended from that Colorado city
the U.S. Coast G^uard and the West End
in
down to El Paso and Del Rio in Texas
and which Red declared seemed to him
authorities for help. The Coast Guard told
them they could do nothing for them because
their vessel was in Bahamian waters
and if they did take them off the Grand
Bahamas they would have to return them
West Palm.
to
At 2 a.m.. The Happy Day. a fishing
boat, took the Grand Bahamas in tow and
the latter's passengers felt much better
until their vessel got stuck on a reef within
sight of their destination.
The captain of the fishing vessel endeavored
to pull the larger vessel off the
reef but became enraged when tow ropes
damaged his capstans and deck railings and
finally became entangled in his propellers.
By this time, it was 4 a.m.
In a few minutes the Coast Guard cutter
from West Palm came in sight, then
whizzed right by the disabled vessel and
The Happy Day, going on into West End.
There, Grand Bahamas passengers learned
later, the Coast Guard crew asked permission
to take the passengers off the Grand
Bahamas and bring them to land.
Upon the cutter's return, it was maneuvered
alongside the Grand Bahamas and the
vessels were lashed to one another so the
passengers could be transferred. It was then
that a tropical storm struck, causing huge
waves that made the two vessels rise and
fall, causing many of the women passengers
to refuse to make the leap, which had to be
timed with the up-and-down motion of the
ships. It was dangerous and frightening but
with the assistance and insistence of the
cutter's crew, the transfer was accomplished.
They did it by being firm with the frightened
females.
By this time all of the passengers were
soaking wet and miserably cold. Then the
cutter got stuck!
It was only temporary, however, and in
a short time they landed (about 8 a.m.) and.
despite the fact that they had no luggage,
passengers were made to go through customs.
When they checked into the Grand
Bahamas Hotel, which is air-conditioned,
they again were made uncomfortably cold
because they had nothing dry to wear. They
did not get their baggage until the following
afternoon.
"It was an exciting and somewhat dangerous
experience, especially when the squall
hit," Andrew recalled. "The Bahamians did
all they could to help out; it took everybody
a couple of days to get over it. We finally
got around to enjoying the rest of our trip
but we were pleased the most when we were
told we were going to be flown back to West
Palm instead of returning aboard the M/S
Grand Bahamas. We had enough of thai
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j^onations for the Will Rogers Hospital are
being taken in various industry offices
and theatre collections also are being made.
Please remember that this is OUR hospital,
everyone connected with the film industry
and members of their families being entitled
to go to the Rogers Hospital free. The hospital
is supported through our donations.
The annual Filmrow Golf Tournament is
still a long way off (October 12) but already
it's the talk of the film industry. Many of
the Row's golfers are out practicing regularly
for the Big Day . . . George Byrd.
Universal exchange manager, took a twoday
business trip to Miami and Pat Roberson
came down from Atlanta. Pat is opening
an office for Central Valley Theatres
in
too.
Atlanta and will handle the Florida units,
Universal welcomes Frances Connor to
the staff, Frances replacing Karen Lukaszewski,
who quit to raise the baby she and
her husband are expecting early in Septem-
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and it was good to see her at the recent
WOMPI meeting.
This meeting was held at the Hayden
Burns Library for the purpose of electing
WOMPI delegates and alternates to the
WOMPI International convention to be held
in Kansas City. Mo., next month. Chosen
to represent the Jacksonville club as delegates
were president Wendy Hendrickson,
treasurer Mary Hart and vice-president
Anne Dillon. Also planning to attend from
the club are Betty Healy. and Kitty Dowell,
both of American Multi Cinema, and Ava
Loudermilk. Betty and Kitty plan to visit
the home offices of their circuit while in
Kansas City . discussed at the
WOMPI meeting were projects to raise
money, so be watching for the WOMPI
Basket of Cheer and various products the
girls will be selling. President Hendrickson
also announced her committee chairmen for
the 1973-1974 fiscal year: Bulletin. Marsha
Weaver. Universal; service. Betty Healy.
AMC; Will Rogers committee. Phil Eckert.
Columbia; sunshine. Marsha Weaver; publicity.
Julie Dowell. Universal; finance. Marsha
Weaver; membership and programs,
Anne Dillon.
"Deep Throat" finally reached Jacksonville,
showing at the Astro Art Theatre. The
vice squad promptly raided the theatre.
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seized the film and arrested owner Roger
Thomas on a charge of distributing obscene
material. He was released on bond and
apparently had more than one copy of the
print,
as the show went on again. This poses
a problem for the vice squad detectives,
since they have to view the film each time
it is shown so they can testify in court.
Thomas could be fined $5,000 each day the
film is shown and the trial date probably
will be set for late this month. The price is
$5 (this price is revealed here for the benefit
of readers in this area who may wish to
check out the film themselves as to whether
it is or isn't obscene).
Most all Filmrowers here know owner
Ike Sound of the Sandwich House on Bay
Street, since most industry workers drop
there frequently to eat. They'll be glad to
in
know that Ike. who recently suffered a
heart attack, is gaining strength daily at
Memorial Hospital, where he's still a patient
Hallick. WOMPI secretary, has
been busy as a bee lately. In addition to
her husband just getting out of the hospital
Evelyn also is putting finishing touches
on the WOMPI Yearbook for the WOMPI
International convention.
Eastern Federal Theatres has opened its
new twins in Jacksonville. Northside 1 and
Northside 2. People on the side of town
where these bright new theatres are located
are certainly happy to have such attractive
entertainment centers nearby. In addition
to these twins. EEC's Jacksonville operations
include the Town & Country. University
Drive-In, Fox Drive-ln, Midway Drivein,
Ribault Drive-ln. Cedar Hills and Royal
Palm.
Currently playing at the Jacksonville theatres
is "Tom Sawyer," a delightful movie
to which you can take the whole family.
They call it a musical but don't take it
wrong, because there isn't all that much
music in it. It's a very enjoyable film with
laughter, sadness and suspense. I'm really
looking forward to "Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn," which will be out next summer.
Another new movie on Jacksonville
screens is "Showdown," a story of friends
who grew up together, yet one becomes an
outlaw and the other a sheriff. And, of
course, holdovers such as "Paper Moon,"
"Live and Let Die" and "Walking Tall"
give Jacksonville moviegoers good summer
boxoffice fare.
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prances Wolfson, wife of Mitchell Wolfson.
president of Wometco Enterprises, is a
painter who does delicate Chinese works
and is well known here and in Oriental
countries for her art. Now she is making
news elsewhere: a Canadian newspaper just
did a major feature on her talents while she
was in Canada on a tour with her husband
of their far-flung Wometco projects.
The old prison camp near Florida City
will be used for filming scenes from a feature
movie about Salty the Sea Lion. Sea
Lion Service Associates of Key Biscayne is
making the film and says several scenes will
be shot in Homestead. The company was
looking for a location to film a segment
where a building catches fire and just happened
to come across the old prison farm.
The property snow is owned by the Homestead
Housing Authority, which is going to
erect a migrant labor housing complex there
and all the old buildings must be removed.
HHA director George Eicher agreed to let
the studio use the site for shooting the
scene; in return for which privilege the
moviemakers have agreed to remove the
building—either by fire or by demolition
after filming the scene. "Salty" is to be a
full-length feature and hopefully will be released
in time for Christmas holiday showing
at theatres. It then will be followed by
a TV series about the adventures of a sea
lion.
The Cuban "Memories of Underdevelopment"
will arrive here for a booking soon.
The film, produced, directed and written in
revolutionary Cuba in 1968, will be distributed
here by Gary Crowdus of the Tricontinental
Film Center, who told John
Huddy of the Miami Herald that no trouble
IS expected when the film appears in Miami.
If no incident arises concerning this picture,
it will be first such picture having the remotest
connection with Castro Cuba to escape
harassment here ("Che" is a case in
point. Only three years after its initial U.S.
release did "Che" finally play a south Florida
theatre—and then only in a small grind
house on Miami Beach).
The Grove Cinema, which opened and
filmed "Performance" the week of July 28,
is Coconut Grove's first regular repertory
cinema. It's run by Richard Fendelman and
devotees of the Elgin Cinema in New York
will understand the concept immediately.
Fendelman hopes to show well-done films
from whatever year, from whatever country,
as long as they are "good." For refreshments,
the theatre offers yogurt, carob
candy bars and various organic tidbits. The
house seats only 1 10 patrons and tickets are
$1 each; films are shown on 16mm equipment.
The Grove Cinema is located in the
same building with the Public Trust Theatre
and will use the house on nights that theatre
is not running a production. Other films
Fendelman plans to run include "Slaughterhouse-Five,"
"Catch-22" and "Harold and
Maude." In addition to showing films.
Fendelman plans live contemporary entertainment.
Paul M. Bruun, publisher of the Sun-Reporter
of Miami Beach, received the Footlighters
"Hotfoot" Award at a luncheon in
the cafe of the Thunderbird Motel, Miami
Beach. Footlighters president Eddie Lane
presented the plaque, along with Tony
Adams, Lou Marsh, Leon Fields and others.
Bruun was honored for his "dedication to
improving local tourism, his encouragement
and help to the needy and his support of
entertainers and musicians."
The Gleemer residence on North Bay
Road, Miami Beach, was the scene of a
mass "murder" the other day, as the living
room was used as location for filming
scenes for "Zodiac Murder," in which
Gloria De Haven, Terry Moore and Gary
Merrill have roles.
Jerry Korbin, a staffer with Hank Meyer,
a long-time medium in the encouragement
of Florida movie production, plays a newspaper
editor in "Frazier, the Sensuous
Lion," for which he also wrote the screenplay.
It's about a live lion.
Robert Redford Film Will
Be Shot in Great Bend
From North Central Edition
GREAT BEND, KAS.—This town will
be the location for the filming of "The
Great Waldo Pepper," starring Robert Redford.
Universal is sending a motion picture
crew here in September to film scenes about
a World War I pilot who barnstormed the
Midwest in the 1920s.
The production staff notified the Kansas
Department of Economic Development that
it will concentrate 14 old-time aircraft at
the airport in Great Bend for seven weeks.
Part of the film will be lensed on grass landing
strips around the area, including the
airports at Olmitz, Ellinwood, Little River
and Sterling, Kas,
Redford will play the title role and George
Hill will direct. They are the team that
made "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance
Kid."
Midtown Cinema Leasing
Rockville, Conn., Duo
From New England Edition
ROCKVILLE, CONN.— Rockville Center
Associates, owner of the Rockville Shopping
Plaza, has leased the twin cinemas,
previously operated by Ron Goldberg's
Family Theatre group, to Midtown Cinema
Corp., which is headed by William Elliott
and Ronald Parris.
Elliott and Parris, both formerly with
General Cinema Corp., have changed the
name of the complex from Family theatres
MI to Rockville theatres ML One seats
184; tha other, 153.
Wometco OG Salutes
Spradley's 40th Year
ML^MI—Gordon Spradley, assistant to
the general manager of Wometco Enterprises'
Florida theatres,
was honored
with an award for 40
years of service with
the circuit at the 32nd
annual Wometco Old
/W Guard Banquet at the
Carillon Hotel, Miami
Beach, recently.
Spradley also is a
leader in community
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Also honored at the banquet, at which
Wometco president Mitchell Wolfson presided,
were: Henry Simon, Capitol Theatre,
and Tim Tyler, district manager for the
circuit's Miami Beach theatres, each given
35-year service awards; Fred Coney, Mayfair,
and Fernando Crespo, Miami Theatre,
each for 25 years; Gwen Bottere, Carib
Theatre, and Carl Jamroga, district manager,
each for 20 years of service; and for 15
years each—James A. Draughon, 27th Avenue
Drive-In; Leroy Gay, Miami Theatre;
Anne Salpeter, Cameo TTieatre; Nicholas
Stigliano. Davie Boulevard Drive-In, and
Cecil Allen, Park theatres in Winter Park.
Joy N. McGarry is secretary of the
Wometco Old Guard and Boxoffice wishes
to acknowledge indebtedness to her for the
accompanying photo of the banquet's honor
guest.
20th-Fox Names Ouderkirk
Ad-Pub Manager in Canada
From Canadian Edition
TORONTO—Douglas S. Ouderkirk has
joined 20th Century-Fox as Canadian division
publicity-advertising manager, it has
been announced by Jonas Rosenfield jr.,
vice-president,
advertising, publicity.
Ouderkirk, who will be based in Toronto,
formerly was coordinator of advertising and
sales promotion for Prentice-Hall of Canada
and media planner and buyer for a number
of advertising agencies.
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peter Gonzales, a native Texan who attended
Loyola University here last season
and portrayed young Federico Fellini in
"Fellini's Roma." now is a member of the
Mexico film colony. Recently the Mexico
City press announced that Gonzales has
replaced Pedro Armendariz jr. in a principle
role in "El Santo Oficio." which before the
cameras late last month. Gonzales is portraying
the brother of Jorge Luke, the young
Mexican leading man who was part of the
visiting cast delegation during festivities
surrounding the world premiere here of
"The Revengers" last year.
Irene Mexic, Gulf States Advertising and
Star Advertising, is recuperating at home
following minor surgery at Hotel Dieu . . .
Ron Pabst. Blue Ribbon Pictures, visited
exhibitors in the Memphis territory last
week, setting up bookings for fall releases.
Bill Cobb, chief barker of Tent 45, is
setting up an outstanding Variety show to
be held here soon. Bill also is planning to
start monthly theatre-bingo parties at Lakeside
Theatre 1. These will be daytime affairs
at which bingo will be played and a newly
released motion picture will be shown. There
will be a catered luncheon featuring finger
sandwiches, potato salad, chips and other
goodies.
Carole Roussell, Blue Ribbon Pictures,
and her husband Phil celebrated their wed-
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were Carole's mother and Phil's parents,
whose wedding anniversary was July
24.
Variety Notes: Mary Bicknell, president
of Ladies of Variety, reports that there will
be a fall rummage sale. The committee head
is Rose Dobbs . E. Broadhead, Blaise
Marino and Lew Oubre were welcomed as
new members of Tent 45 and Babs Royal.
Jean O'Keefe and Nancy Schmitz as new
Ladies of Variety . August birthday
greetings to barkers Eugene Calongne.
George Faustermann, Charles B. Murphy,
Tommy Turner, Earl Perry sr., Ed Rose,
Phil Sliman, Al Aucoin. Charlie Ost, George
Doody, Maurice Graundy. John W. Zimmer,
Dr. Charles Johnson, Morris Rubenstein
and Ed Finnin.
More Variety News: Harry J. Batt sr. has
become a Patron Life Member . . . Jenny
Tucker fell off a ladder and had to make
a couple of trips to the emergency room at
a hospital . . . Al Backer has been elected
secretary-treasurer of the New Orleans
Food Festival, which was a tremendous success
and the food was delicious . . . Rita
and Michel Vemaci have returned from a
visit with relatives in Houston, Tex. . . .
Harry Thomas is out of the hospital and
feeling fine . . . Ethel Buckley's daughter
Cindy was married July 20. Mary McKenna,
daughter of Ernie and Doris, was in the
wedding party, coming home from California
where she resides.
Norma Hynes reports that theatre parties
have been arranged for several groups to
see "Tom Sawyer"—Little Sisters of the
Poor. Marjorie Walters School for Retarded
Children. Magnolia School. St. Michael's.
Luther Manor. St. Vincent's Unwed Mothers.
Kingsley House, St. Elizabeth's and
several poor families. Holman Center's retarded
children were taken to see "Sleuth"
and "The Sound of Music."
repairs and remodeling . . .
Lloyd Royal jr. has closed the Meridian
Drive-In at Meridian. Miss., for extensive
Welcome to
Yvette Ogden. new employee in Paramount's
booking department. Yvette replaces Beverly
Pagragon. who resigned to become a fullfledged
housewife and mother.
Vacation Notes: Bruce Hirstuis. Paramount,
returned from a trip to Mexico with
his family . . . Clyde Daigle, Paramount,
departed on his vacation . Wade
of Film Inspection Service visited with his
family at Lubbock, Tex., part of his vacation,
then rela.\ed at home for the remainder
of the time .
. . Al Silva of Film Inspection
Service is vacationing . . . Glenda Jatho is
the new employee at Film Inspection Service,
replacing Josie Haas who resigned.
Filmrow friends are delighted to hear that
Al Boykin of Warner Bros, is on the road
to recovery after his recent illness.
Robert K. I.i-e Theatre sneaked "O Lucky
Man," Warner Bros., Friday night July 27.
The next night marked the beginning of
late shows at the theatre, as Jay Cooper,
manager of the house, plans to show rock
features and nostalgic films . . . Seems
as though the water problem follows Jay
Cooper around. As previously reported, the
Robert E. Lee Theatre had trouble with
sewerage backup. Then late last month, just
after new carpets had been installed in the
Cine Royale Theatre (another National
General unit), a sewerage backup occurred
not just once but twice.
"The Godfather" returned to the Robert
E. Lee Theatre and was doing extremely
well as these notes were written. However,
"Romeo and Juliet," which had an extremely
good first run at the Sena Mall Theatre,
opened at the Robert E. Lee Wednesday
(1) for a month's booking . . . Sam
Hart, Atlanta, Southeastern publicity man
for American International Pictures, came
in to meet with Jay Cooper to set up a
campaign for "Heavy Traffic," which is
booked for the Cine Royale.
MEMPHIS
pictures at Memphis first-run houses
ranged from half to eight times above
average business last week as good features
drew well, despite vacations, and possibly
in part because of the excessively hot weath-
Johnnie Gannon, manager of the Park
Theatre, was elated at the success of the
return of "Walking Tall," the R-rated true
life story of sheriff Buford Pusser from West
Tenessee. The picture set a boxoffice record
at the Park last spring, then broke the theatre's
all-time grossing record with 800
(based on 100 average) in the first week
on its
return.
Pusser. who served six violent years as the
crime-busting sheriff of nearby McNairy
County, made a personal appearance on
opening night. There has been a revival of
Pusser books and ballads.
Gannon said he expects "Walking Tall"
to have a long run at the Park. He is running
five shows a day.
At the Sheraton-Peabody Hotel this week,
the second annual Western Film Festival is
featuring old cowboy pictures with such
sturs as Lash LaRue, Johnny Mack Brown
(once an Ail-American football star at Alabama),
Monte Hale, Tex Ritter. Ken Ma>nard
and Bob Steele.
Mil FORD, N.H.—The Milford Drive-In
ran a four-feature show, advertised as
"Dusk-to-Dawn Show," on a recent Tuesday.
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Brazos Twin Drive-In
Makes Angleton Debut
ANGLETON. TEX. — The plush new
Biazos Twin Drivc-In was opened here July
18 by veteran exhibitors Bob Davis and Bob
Milentz. joint owners of the aircr with
Milentz's son Carl, who is managing the
situation located on Highway 288 between
here and Freeport.
The theatre has all modern equipment in
its projection room and a double snack bar.
with the newest in automated food handling
equipment, making the airer a popular entertainment
centre for area residents.
Davis has worked in the film industry
40 years, for the last five of those years
engaged in constructing drive-in theatres, including
the Brazos Twins. He also built the
McLendon Triple in Houston and the Bayou
Theatre in La Marque. At one time he was
a film buyer for 400 theatres and was an
exhibitor in his own right 23 years. He and
his wife Marge reside in Dallas and have
two sons.
Milentz has had 25 years of experience
working in the film industry. His father
A. R. sr. and M. M. Bussey owned several
theatres in the Brazosport area, some being
the Showboat. Port and Ora. Milentz and
his wife Dusty have two sons. Ray and Carl.
The latter represents the fourth generation
of the Milentz family to engage in theatre
work.
Opening movies were Warner Bros.' '"Cahill.
United States Marshal" and Walt Disney's
'"The World's Greatest .-Mhlete." Each
screen plays a single feature each evening,
most bookings running for seven days. Admission
is $1.50 for adults: children 12
years and younger are admitted free when
accompanied by an adult.
Each Monday and Tuesday night is ""bargain
night" at the twins, admission then
being $2 a
car.
'Prelude to Happiness'
Being Filmed in Texas
SAN ANTONIO—A film by Texans in
Texas, "Prelude to Happiness," is being
produced by Robert N. Pinkerton Associates
and Magus Film Group, both of San
Antonio.
A portion of the film was shot in Corpus
Christi at the new Padre South Hotel,
South Padre Island's recently opened highrise
resort hotel. Production schedules
called for scenes starring Rose Petra to be
filmed July 22 through July 24 in the hotel
and along private areas of the beach.
Directed by Gidney Talley the feature
has a planned October release date.
Although Texas is becoming a center for
the production of feature films, this is the
first such project for South Padre Island.
Regal in Breckenridge Is
Reopened by Paul Luther
BRECKENRIDGE. TEX.—Paul
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Luther
reopened the Regal Theatre on a limited
basis of weekends only. Luther, who lives
here and operated the theatre for a short
period in 1969, said he hopes to expand his
schedule in the fall, if this summer's response
to the weekend schedule warrants
added shows.
For his opening program, starting at 7
p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the first
weekend of operation, Luther showed
"Charley and the Angel" and "Cinderella."
a pair of Disney features, with admissions
at $1.50 for adults. $1 for students and 75
cents for children. A second show began at
9 each evening.
Luther blamed noisy youngsters, who
raced up and down the aisles yelling and
screaming during the screen shows, as the
reason the theatre was shuttered so long,
such behavior having disgusted adults to
the point where they wouldn't buy tickets
any longer. Luther said any such conduct
on the part of noisy youngsters now will not
be tolerated or allowed to interfere with the
pleasure of other ticket buyers.
Corpus Christi
Qurrent marquee titles: "White Lightning."
Centre; "Pippi Longstocking," Ayers;
"Tom Sawyer." Cine 1; "Oklahoma Crude."
Cine 2: "Walking Tall." Cine 3; "Last
Tango in Paris," Cine 4; "The Neptune
Factor," National Twin 1; ""Paper Moon,"
National Twin 2, Cine 1,
Would appreciate everyone connected
with the film industry in this area to relay
news items for this column to your Corpus
Christi correspondent Lew Bray jr., 319
Mesquite—Durham College. Corpus Christi,
Tex. 78401. With a recent compression fracture
of a vertebra, said correspondent isn't
getting around as lively as he'd like to—but
will be again soon!
Rezoning Permit Approved
For San Angelo Theatre
SAN ANGELO. TEX,—A special permit
for a theatre facing Lincoln Street between
Avenue N and Vanderventer will be permitted
under necessary zoning approved by
the city planning commission last month.
The twin-screen, indoor theatre normally
would require C-2 (business district) zoning
but architect Ron Barbutti made the
request
for the theatre permit in the C-1 (neighborhood
retail district).
Request for the zoning change had been
made by the San Angelo Investors group,
consisting of a partnership of four investors.
Fort Worth to Focus
Only on X-Theatres
I OKI WCJRTH— Assistant district attorney
Joe Shannon jr. said that district
attorney Tim Curry will limit his crackdown
against obscene movies to films which
depict obvious hardcore pornography.
Shannon said that there is no intention of
bringing marginal cases to trial and that
officials are not going to seek indictments
because a movie includes a nude scene or
suggestive episode. However the DA's office
does intend to keep working with Fort
Worth police officers in their efforts to stop
X-rated theatres from showing hard-core
pornography.
Shannon said he believes that "Deep
Throat" and three other films, which officers
seized after obtaining orders from
Criminal District Judge Byron Matthews,
fall within this category.
Shannon stated that unless law enforcement
agencies use discretion in enforcement
of obscenity laws they can expect new federal
court decisions restricting their activities.
Curry said that he intends to concentrate
his activities in the obscenity field on X-
rated theatres at present.
New Owners Open Harlem
In East Austin, Tex.
AUSTIN—The Harlem, a familiar entertainment
institution of East Austin shuttered
since late last year, has been reopened
by new management with a screen policy
designed to serve its community. Prior to
reopening the theatre in mid-July, new owners
Dennis D. Baum, John Hutkin and Willie
Winn gave the Harlem a complete renovation.
Winn is serving as manager of the 480-
seat theatre at 1800 East 12th St. and is
supervising operation of a black-oriented
screen policy which opened with "Hit Man."
starring Bernie Casey, former star receiver
of the Los Angeles Rams. The Harlem plays
three films a week, including special midnight
shows Friday and Saturday nights and
family-type offerings Saturday and Sunday.
The first midnight show was "Trick Baby"
and the first regular weekend attractions was
a horror film, "Death Master."
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DALLAS
QJynna Farquhar, newly installed president
of the
Dallas WOMPI Club, and retiring
president Juanita White were elected
delegates to
the WOMPI International convention
in Kansas City. Mo., in September
when the Dallas WOMPIs met for their July
luncheon. Alternates are Betty Owen and
Mable Guinan. each a past president of the
Dallas club.
Dorothy Ruth Diamond, 4265 Abrams.
and James Gerrall Wise were married July
27 at the home of Dorothy's parents Mr.
and Mrs. Irving S. Weisman, 2615 Colonial
Pkwy, Fort Worth. James is the son of Mrs.
Jimmy C. Wise, secretary to Jimmy Prichard
of Starline Pictures, and the late James
Wise, James attended North Texas State
University, while Dorothy attended the University
of Miami at Miami. Fla, The newlyweds
will make their home in Dallas.
Bill Dana, famous for his Jose Jiminez
role as a bellman, was in Dallas to help
raise money for the Mexican-American
scholarship organization in Da Mas Fe.
Dana said here that he plans to bring Jose
out of retirement after four years. His new
album. "Jose Jiminez—Super Sport." has
just been pressed.
Sympathy is extended to Mae and Jack
Loggins in the death of Mrs. R. L. Loggins,
who died in Dallas last week. Mrs. Mae
Loggins is employed at the Village Theatre.
Funeral services were held in Greenville
Monday, July 23. for H. J. "Ted" Malone.
76, long a widely known figure in the Texas
film industry. A Greenville resident at the
time of his death, following a heart attack,
Malone worked many years at RKO. Republic
Pictures and National Screen Service
prior to 1947. April 26 of that year he mar-
ried Harriet Newman of Greenville, moved
to that town and became affiliated with
Union Security Insurance Co., the firm in
which his wife was an officer. He, too, was
a company officer at the time of his death.
Malone, a native of New Britain, Conn.,
and a veteran of World War I. had suffered
for years from emphysema and a heart condition.
Survivors include his wife Harriet.
W. E. "Bill" Finch of Dallas attended the
services and conveyed the sympathy of Dallas
Filmrow friends to Mrs. Malone.
The Rivoli in Houston opened July 26
under the ownership of Fred A. Rhodes jr.,
711 Main St., Suite 101. Houston. Arch
Boardman is buying and booking for
Rhodes and present plans are for a single
change per week, single-bill policy. Seating
capacity of the theatre is 200.
FORT WORTH
jyjid-July may seem a strange time to announce
Christmas film bookings. But.
Bill Ellis of the Cinema Theatres in Fort
Worth decided, with everyone talking about
the heat, he would put a few drops of Christmas
cheer in the air by announcing the Fort
Worth Christmas week schedule. "Jonathan
Livingston Seagull." from Richard Bach's
best-selling book, will be on screens at the
Cinema Opera House and Six Flags Cinema
I come December. The Christmas movie
set exclusively for Seminary South Cinema
II will be "Robin Hood," a new animated
feature due from Disney Productions. "The
Sting." co-starring Robert Redford and Paul
Newman, is set for opening next Christmas
week at Seminary South Cinema I and
Forum 6. Steve McQueen will star in "Papillon,"
to be the Christmas film at the
Richland Plaza Cinema and Six Flags Cinema.
Some of Ellis' spirit of Christmas-in-July
rubbed off on George Pratt, city manager
of ABC Interstate Theatres, who also had
a couple of Christmas bookings to announce.
Already set to open at Fort Worth's Palace
for Christmas, said Pratt, is "Magnum
Force," which will star Clint Eastwood in
a sequel to Eastwood's "Dirty Harry," with
a new Woody Allen film. "Sleeper," to open
Christmas at the Seventh Street.
Lisa Napier, 10, was surrounded by admirers
Saturday morning at the Ridglea
Theatre, where a children's film was shown
free in connection with her "Dear Lisa" preteen
column in the Fort Worth Morning
Star-Telegram. "Willy Wonka" was the
Dear Lisa Festival film Saturday, July 28,
at
the Seventh Street and Arlington theatres.
Leave it to Robert Hartgrove of McLendon
Theatres to think of a dual purpose
campaign to promote a movie and assist the
Carter Blood Bank at the same time. It was
a weird set-up but for a good cause. While
a black vampire called Blacula was fanging
throats on the screen at the Hollywood Theatre,
nurses from the Carter Blood Bank
were taking pints of blood from volunteers
on the theatre's mezzanine floor from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Each person giving a pint
of blood received two free Hollywood Theatre
tickets, good for use then or later. The
new film shown on the Hollywood screen
was "Scream, Blacula, Scream."
MGM Films Will Be Shown
To Guests at TraveLodge
DALLAS—MetroVision, a subsidiary
company of MGM, has concluded negotiations
with TraveLodge for the installation
of a revolutionary videotape and cassette
system in the Dallas and Houston corporateowned
TRI-ARC motor hotels.
The announcement was made jointly by
William Singleton, vice-president in charge
of corporate development for MGM, and
Robert Brush, senior vice-president of
TraveLodge International, Inc.
MetroVision. a new entertainment medium,
enables motel and hotel guests to view,
free of charge, motion pictures from the
large and diversified MGM film library.
The monthly entertainment package includes
two current features, one classic and
a special children's program. The features
are shown on closed circuit television at
preselected times on an open channel of a
standard television set.
The TraveLodge in Dallas is located at
Market Center and in Houston at Houston.
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Glen Theatre Is Closed
GLENDALE. ARIZ.—The 24-year-old
landmark Glen Theatre on 57th Drive has
been closed for repairs, according to the
message on the marquee. Officials of Harry
Nace Theatres, owner of the movie house.
said the Glen would be closed indefinitely
and a reopening date was not indicated.
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"Mr. and Mrs. Sid Shaenfield observed their
fourth wedding anniversary July 26.
Your correspondent has had the pleasure of
their friendship for many years and hopes
for their 50th golden wedding anniversary.
.Sid is manager of the downtown Texas
Theatre and Vivian is secretary to Tom
Powers, city manager of Cinema Arts Theatres
. . . Vivian and her mother later left
to visit relatives over the weekend in Bay
City, Tex.
Hollywood comedian Jack Benny, who
has appeared in a number of films, is coming
to San Antonio in person at Laurie
Auditorium at Trinity University Tuesday
. . . (21) Both the Alameda and Teatro
Nacional will show the latest Cantinflas
film "Don Quijote Cabalga de Neuvo" . . .
Animals have taken over the screens at the
Capitan Drive-In and the Josephine and
one of the screens at Aztec 3. The double
bill consists of "The Pigs" and "The Ani-
Nostalgia buffs were in their glory Tuesday
night. July 31. at the Incarnate Word
College Auditorium when two silent screen
classics and a community sing made up the
oldtime movie show. First offering was
Edwin S. Porter's 1903 film, "The Great
Train Robbery," while the main feature of
the show was the last film made by silent
screen star Rudolph Valentino in "Son of
the Sheik." Made in 1926, it co-stars Vilma
Banky. Providing authentic piano accompaniment
was Marty Marty, who has provided
the background music for silent movies in
other showings in the city.
Walt Disney productions are on the
screens of two local theatres. At Cinema I
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"Charley and the Angel" and "Cinderella"
has been held over; "Mary Poppins" is at
the Cinema II in North Star Mall . . . "The
Sound of Music" will return to the Century
South and the Olmos theatres . . . The closing
notice has been posted for "Last Tango
in Paris" at the Aztec 3. The film is being
shown on a continuous basis with an admission
policy of $2.50, Monday through Friday,
and $3 admission Saturday and Sunday.
New film titles scheduled to light up local
marquees include "The Harrad Experiment"
at the Century South and San Pedro; "The
Navy vs. the Night Monsters." plus "World
of Prehistoric Woman," Texas; "Badge
373," Century South and San Pedro, and
"Camelot." a return engagement at the
Woodlawn.
Mexican Features Stress
Entertainment, Draw Big
HOUSTON — The following article,
"Mexican Films Draw Huge Audiences,"
appeared in the column Espejo, written by
Richard Vara, reporter of the Houston
Post:
What do Jorge Rivero. Maria Felix, Antonio
Anguilar. Blue Demon, Lucha Villa,
Cantinflas, Flor Silvestre. Santo and Vincente
Fernandez have in common?
Most Houstonians can make only a haphazard
guess but Mexican-Americans easily
recognize the names of popular Mexican
movie stars.
And it's that recognition that keeps Al
Zarzana and Ray Hugger in business.
Both men own or manage all the Spanishlanguage
motion picture theatres in Houston.
Zarzana leases the Granada Theatre and
recently bought the Santa Rosa, which he
converted to a peliculas Mexicanas (Mexican
movies) format.
Hugger manages the Ritz Theatre, which
is owned by his aunt, and owns the Epsom
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The Ritz is the grandaddy of them all.
beginning Mexican movies in 1942 when
World War II made it hard to get American
pictures.
Zarzana, former director of Spanish-language
programing for the defunct KVW-
TV. had been in and out of Hispanic movie
house management for several years before
opening the Granada Feb. 1, 1970.
"From the very first day, it was a fantastic
success," he says. "On the first day,
the theatre was full. Hardly a Sunday goes
by when it isn't full."
That's no slight feat considering the Granada
has 1,600 seats.
Hugger reports the same at his theatre.
While neither man is Chicano nor speaks
Spanish fluently, both have a good understanding
of the language, demonstrated
when they recount the numerous plots of
the films they exhibit.
They both have a good knowledge of the
Mexican film industry and are keenly sensitive
to what their predominantly Mexican-
American audiences want on the screen.
Both men point out that the entire Mexican-American
family goes to a motion picture,
so they carefully screen their movies to
avoid extreme violence or unnecessary nudity
or sex scenes in their films.
Although the American film industry
success with violence and sex has had its
effect on the Mexican film industry, Zarzana
points out that Mexican films emphasize
entertainment.
"The Mexican film industry now is like
the American film business was 20 years
ago," says Zarzana.
Although the Mexican film industry offers
little different from their American
counterparts, there are a few unique characteristics.
"Rancheras" are pictures that feature
singing cowboys (charros) and are set in the
Mexican countryside, particularly on large
ranches.
"Rancheras" are the forte of actors such
as Antonio Anguilar. his wife Flor Silvestre,
Locho Villa and the upcoming actor Vincente
Fernandez.
Close to the "rancheras" are movies similar
to American westerns. Jorge Rivero and
the brothers Fernando and Mario Almada
are the names the audiences look for.
Comedies are always popular and it is
here that the biggest boxoffice draw north
or south of the border exists—Mario Moreno
or, as he is
better known, Cantinflas.
"There's the Mexican film industry," says
Hugger, "then there's Cantinflas."
Then there are usually Grade B films featuring
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Qlenn Ford, who was here July 29 on a
promotional visit on behalf of his latest
film "Santee." which had its premiere at
the Windsor Wednesday (1). took time out
during his visit to serve as a judge of the
Miss Texas World Pageant held Saturday
(4) Movie star Tamara Dobson was here
. . .
on a two-day promotional visit on behalf of
her latest film "Cleopatra Jones." current
attraction at the Majestic OST . . . Movie
star Richard Crenna and producer Evan
Loyd were here for three days to discuss
their latest film. " A Man Called Noon."
Gospel singer Bessie Griffin has been
signed to appear in "Church Street Cruisers"
now being filmed in Galveston . . . There
is considerable interest in the Alley Film
Festival booking of the 1934 Busby Berkeley
film. "The Gang's All Here." starring
Carmen Miranda and Alice Faye. and an
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extra Sunday showing has been added
Michael Forrest. London filmman. is in
Houston to make a special for Viceroy . .
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Jorge Rivero appeared in person during the
Mexican Features Stress
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perils their American counterparts have met
and vanquished.
"Santo y Blue Demon Contra Dracula y
El Hombre (Werewolf)" needs little translation.
"It's something else to see the little kids
come to see them wearing masks," muses
Zarzana.
An increasing number of young people
are coming to the theatres, something Zarzana
attributes to the growing pride among
young people in their culture and language.
"There was a fear among some exhibitors
that eventually the third generation Mexican-Americans
would lose the ability to
speak or understand Spanish and not come
to the movies," he says. "But that hasn't
happened."
It is not just the young the films attract.
"For some of the older people, it's their
only contact with their old native country,"
he says. "It's touching to .see some of them
leave with tears in their eyes."
Zarzana recalls one incident involving
actress Lucha Villa which points out how
Chicano audiences here affect even the top
stars.
"She was on a promotional tour and her
contract called for her to sing at least four
songs, but the audience loved her and she
sang and sang and sang. Even the mariachis
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showing of his latest film "Indio" at the
Granada and Santa Rosa theatres.
New titles on Houston marquees: "Badge
373." South Main. Allen Center. East Park
and Southgate; "Fearless Fighters," Post
Oak. Gulfway, McLendon Triple. Market
Street. Thunderbird. Irvington and King
Center; "Let the Good Times Roll." Shamrock
4. Loews' Twin, Northwest 4, Alameda
4; "Cleopatra Jones," Majestic OST; "O
Lucky Man." River Oaks, and "The Hireling."
Tower.
The Gulfgate, Meyerland and Northline
cinema lis. the Parkview, North Shore and
Oak Village are presenting a double Disney
cartoon funfest. The double bill consists of
"The Aristocats" and "Song of the South"
Walt Disney film. "Mary Poppins."
ended a run on screens at the Park
View and Oak Village . . . Johnny Carson,
who has appeared in cameo roles in several
films, appeared at Jones Hall here Friday
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accompanying her ran out of songs and they
replayed songs over again."
Miss Villa may occasionally remember
Houston and the adoring faces of her fans.
But her fans, and the fans of other stars,
seldom forget the stars for the tears and
laughter they bring.
Danny, Sandra Hardwick
Reopen Groesbeck House
GROESBECK. TEX.—Danny and Sandra
Hardwick. who recently purchased the
local Limestone Theatre, received a welcome
boost from the Groesbeck Journal
after they had been operating the house
about a week.
"Danny and Sandra Harwick. new owners
of the Limestone Theatre, have been
pleased for the most part in their operation
of the theatre." said the July 12 Journal,
beginning last Thursday night. They have
been well received and as a whole have been
pleased by the attendance, reporting that
they have had customers from Kose. Thornton,
Mexia and outlying points, as well as
from Groesbeck.
"Of course, they can use and need a
whole lot more business and. from every
indication, they will work very hard to merit
the additional patronage they need to insure
that Groesbeck will still have a theatre. As
most people well know, many towns of far
larger size than Groesbeck no longer have
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"Danny Hardwick pledges to do his utmost
to secure clean-type pictures that can
be enjoyed by the entire family. He is planning
to endeavor to book some of the oldtime
favorites, made back in the days before
the movie producers went haywire on unnecessarily
including so much obscene language
in their pictures.
"The Journal wishes the very best to
Danny and Sandra in their effort to put
the Limestone Theatre back on top."
The theatre has been a town landmark
since 1937. when it was built by Sid Smith.
Part of the renovation carried out by the
Hardwicks involved taking down the theatre's
big sign, which hadn't been moved
since it was installed in 1937. and sending
it to Waco to be repainted and repaired. A
photo appeared in the Atlanta, Tex., Citizens
Journal July 5 showing Smith and his
grandson Chuck watching a crane operator
lower the sign. A second photo in the same
issue of the Citizens Journal showed the repaired
and repainted sign back in place over
the theatre's marque.
Local Community Standard
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SAN ANTONIO—The following editorial,
"What Is Obscenity," appeared in the
San Antonio Light:
The Supreme Court ruling on obscenity
leaves to local communities the decision of
what is obscene and should be banned from
public
perusal.
It is the better part of wisdom that a community
be able to decide for itself and bear
the responsibility for its decision, rather
than have an edict imposed not only from
on high but afar.
Yet, the court was deeply divided, by
5-4. Great concern was expressed by the
dissenting minority that the majority decision
could be damaging to individual
rights, particularly freedom of speech.
It is perhaps a form of obscenity that
something as important as an inalienable
right should be challenged by the sexually
obscene—the Bill of Rights versus sidewalk
graffiti, in a sense.
"Community standards" and what is
"patently offensive" to the average person
are to be used to judge what is obscene and
what isn't. The decision was left, in reality,
to local officials elected by and, therefore,
assumed to reflect the morals of the voters.
This is similar to the situation many
communities found themselves in 15 and
more years ago—a morass of court battles
and unthinking censorship by pressure
groups.
Clearly the intent of the Supreme Court
was not to chain free speech and unchain
censorship. Equally evident, the court expects
local communities to proceed cautiously
so that free speech and artistic expression
are jealously preserved.
No community need to be subject to
more obscenity than it wishes for. under the
ruling. The responsibility is to insure that
no community is less free than it should be.
We will watch with interest how Bc.xar
County district attorney Ted Butler's program
proceeds in his announced crackdown
on porno houses and bookstores.
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pred Mound, United Artists division
manager.
Dallas, was here most of the final
week in July to assist in legal matters for
the company in connection with "Last Tango
in Paris" . . . M. O. "Buddy" Rimmer.
United Artists exchange manager in Oklahoma
City, has resigned.
Don Abemathy, Royal Theatre in Fairview,
and his wife Margaret have been
spending quite a bit of time in Santa Fe.
N. M. One reason is that they have bought
property there and are thinking of possible
retirement in that area. Meanwhile. Don's
parents Roy and Tessie Abernathy still are
going strong at the Royal Theatre. Roy is
doing the projection and Tessie is selling
tickets, as they have done for more than a
half century.
Charles Smith has sold the Corral Drivein
at Wynnewood to Tommye Smith.
Charles has been in exhibition, in many
capacities, for more than 40 years. Before
going to Wynnewood. he ran theatres in
other towns in this exchange area for many
years; he and his brother Bob also had a
poster exchange in Oklahoma City for a
Jake Guiles, Guiles Booking Service and
Continental Pictures, came in to take care
of his own and the company's business.
Because of the worst riot in history at the
Oklahoma State Penitentiary at McAlester.
there will be no movies at the canteen for
a long time. The canteen was burned out
along with many of the other prison
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We were told by phone that authorities
will try to get the prison movies back into
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Dale Smith, Spot Theatre and Movie Park
Drive-In at Siloam Springs. Ark., is very
busy trying to operate these shows and at
the same time complete constructing and
John and Mary NeeSmith, Time Theatre
in Stroud, have not felt the effect at their
boxoffice of the big business boom taking
place there, although they are confident
that they soon will do so. A huge Disneytype
entertainment center is being built
north of Stroud and two of the units are
to be ready for spring openings.
Jay Reynolds, Sequoyah Theatre in
Salli
saw, told us that the run of "White Light
ning" was highly successful. And we've been
getting similar good reports about the pic
ture from other exhibitors in Oklahoma
Texas and Arkansas. The film was made on
location in Arkansas and stars Burt Rey
nolds.
Video Notes: Lt. Col. Mac H. Wood, son
of Video manager Jewell Wood of Mexia.
Tex., was transferred to Seattle, Wash., last
month to be batallion commander of a U.S.
Army hospital—one of only six such jobs in
the entire organization. Mrs. Jewell Wood
visited Mac and his family in Denver in
June, while he still was stationed at a U.S.
Army hospital in the Colorado capital . . .
Ollie Mae Powell, Odessa, Tex., received
her 15-year service recognition from Video
officials and the organization's congratulations.
More Video Notes: August's Around the
Circuit, the company's monthly bulletin prepared
here at the home offices, recalls that
50 years ago this summer "when Thomas
Sanchez came down to open the opera
house (in New Braunfels, Tex.), at five
o'clock Friday morning, he found the building
full of smoke and upon investigating discovered
a fire blazing merrily in the ceiling
to the left of the stage." The opera house
was the first theatre owned by the Griffith
organization, forerunner and parent
company of the present Video circuit. "The
Brauntex Theatre now replaces the opera
house of 50 years ago." noted Around the
long time. Bob still is in the poster business,
operating the Theatre Poster Service in Canton.
build-
Circuit, "but present manager Ed PuUin
calls
equipping his Springs Cinema for a November
1 opening. Knowing Dale, we're confi-
employed with the circuit's operations
to our attention that Tony Sanchez is
still
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dent that he will make the Springs Cinema New Braunfels."
one of the finest shopping theatres anywhere
The August Video Around the Circuit reprints
feature stories, photos and around.
highlights
of the Daily Ardmoreite's coverage of the
"Dillinger" world premiere in Dallas and
the film's opening in the Tivoli Theatre in
Ardmore. More than 200 area people appeared
in the picture, which was shot in Oklahoma
City, Enid and Ardmore.
'Deep Sleep' Destroyed;
Heavy Fines Meted Out
OKLAHOMA CITY— Barferd
New Jersey was fined $4,000. after its
Films of
president
Andrew Muscat pleaded guilty for the
company to a charge of transporting an
allegedly obscene film. "Deep Sleep." to
Oklahoma. Muscat previously had conceded
to U. S.
District Judge Luther Bohanon that
the film was obscene.
Alfred Sole. 29. an interior decorator and
director of the film, earlier had pleaded no
contest to federal charges in connection with
the film. Before Judge Bohanon would accept
Sole's plea, however, he insisted that
Sole tell him whether or not "Deep Sleep"
was obscene. Sole said it was. The judge
then placed him on probation for two years
and fined him $2,500 on each of two
counts.
Muscat was ordered to pay the $4,000
assessed against Barferd Films by August 1.
Before he left the courtroom. Muscat, 31-
year-old certified public accountant from
Patcrson, N.J.. requested that the judge have
the print of "Deep Sleep" burned. Judge
Bohanon agreed and directed that necessary
orders for destruction of the picture be carried
out.
"Deep Sleep" was seized last January
when federal forces raided the Center Theatre.
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'Day of the Jackal'
250 in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS—Each year, this city
becomes preoccupied for a ten-day span in
which a summertime civic festival, the
Aquatennial. is celebrated. This year, thanks
to some heavenly aqua—which damped
both a cluster of Aquatennial events and
the spirit for them—theatre grosses held
generally firm in the face of the distraction.
"The Legend of Hell House," in a 14-
theatre local saturation blast, did solidly
average business at the hardtops involved
while it was notably robust at the outdoor
situations. Aided by a particularly heavy
TV-ad campaign, the terror talc came in
with a nice 135. "Badge 373" drew heavy
fire from local thumbs—downing critics
and it tallied a 130 in its bow at the State.
"The Last American Hero." the Jeff Bridges
racing picture went into a skid at the Skyway
IL coming in with a flat-tired 90.
[Average Is 100)
Academy Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 12th
Cooper The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
9th .250
Gopher Scarecrow (WB), 5th wk
IDS—The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
fMGM). 4th wk 100
Monn— Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk 110
Multiple ;I4 theatres) The Legend of
Hell House (20th-Fox) 135
Orpheum Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk 185
Park—Tom Sawyer (UA), 5th wk 110
Skyway I Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ). 4th wk. 190
Skyway II The Last American Hero (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 90
Southdale II, Uptown The Lost of Shcilo (WB),
3rd wk 200
State—Badge 373 (Paro) 130
World—Blume in Love (WB), 2nd wk 210
Pussycat Is Found Guilty
In Two Obscenity Cases
LINCOLN—Two juries found the Pussycat
Theatre of Omaha guilty on charges of
obscenity on two consecutive days—July 25
and July 26—in municipal court and district
court hearings. This apparently is the first
obscenity case or cases tried in Nebraska
since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its new
guidelines June 21.
A si.x-man, six-woman district court jury
returned a verdict of guilty July 25 on four
counts of distributing obscene material.
Involved in this case were four magazines
which Omaha vice squad officers said they
purchased at the Pussycat TTieatre in March
1972. The city of Omaha claimed the books
were obscene. Defense attorneys for the
theatre claimed that the books were not
obscene and that the law being tested by the
case was too vague.
District Court Judge Samuel Canaglia
fined the Pussycat owners a total of $4,000
after the jury verdict. Maximum fine for
distributing obscene material is SI.000 for
each conviction.
The municipal court jury of four women
and two men returned the verdict July 26
finding the Pussycat guilty of showing obscene
material May 27. The film in question,
"Deep Throat," was confiscated by
vice squad officers during a private showing.
Municipal Court Judge William Ryan
could not hand out sentencing July 26, since
the defendants were not present when the
verdict was returned.
The "Deep Throat" obscenity hearing
iipcncd July 26 in municipal court after
Judge R\an dismissed motions for dismissal
filed by .-Mbert Feldman, attorney for the
Pussycat Theatre. Feldman claimed the U.S.
Supreme Court decision affecting pornography
was made after the Pussycat was raided
during a showing of "Deep Throat." He also
said the rulling calls for the state to define
specifically the sexual conduct forbidden.
In overruling the defense motions. Judge
Ryan said the U.S. Supreme Court simply
had issued a new interpretation to an existing
law. The judge also held the state obscenity
statutes are sufficiently specific.
Updated Lyric Theatre Is
Reopened in Coon Rapids
COON RAPIDS. IOWA—The Lyric
Theatre in Coon Rapids opened its doors
to the public last month for the first time
since the movie house closed in late 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen are managing
the showhouse, with Les Blanchard as projectionist.
The premier attraction at the Lyric was
"Kansas City Bomber," starring Raquel
Welch. Other features scheduled included
"Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "Skyjacked,"
"The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean,"
"Will Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
and "Black Beauty."
Following a remodeling project, the interior
of the Lyric Theatre has taken on
a new appearance. Several rows of seats
in the front of the auditorium were removed
and a new screen installed. Projectors
were moved from the top floor to
the former cryroom. In addition, the heating
system has been updated to permit
year-around operation of the movie house.
Originally, a group of local stockholders
purchased the Lyric from the Rogers estate.
For some time it was operated by Burton
Hood of Council Bluffs, Iowa, then it was
shuttered in 1970. After a period of inactivity,
another loan was obtained and a
group of approximately six started working
nights cleaning the building and remodeling.
Sandy Howard Visits Iowa
To Plug 'Neptune Factor'
DES .MOINES—Producer Sandy Howard,
in town to promote his latest film "The
Neptune Factor," told about his adventures
and misadventures in motion pictures and
TV. "The Neptune Factor." a $2,000,000
production, meant an investment of more
than $100,000 for him, Howard said. To
finish the picture, he stated he had "to hock
part of 'A Man Called Horse." " one of his
successful movies.
Howard said, with an air of confidence,
that he was sure he would get his money
back on the film.
"The Neptune Factor" opened July 18
at the Fleur 4 and Sierra 3 theatres in Des
Moines. An adventure about scientists and
aquanauts conducting research when their
laboratory falls to unexplored depths in the
ocean, much of the movie was filmed off
the coast of Florida and the Bahama Islands
where the depth of the water is 175 feet.
General Cinema Opens
SC Duo in Davenport
DAVLNl'ORJ. IOWA—General Cinema
Corp. opened its Northpark Cinema I and
II in the climate-controlled Northpark Shopping
Center here July 11. Inaugural attractions
for the luxurious theatres were
"The Legend of Boggy Creek" and the
Gene Hackman-AI Pacino starrer, ".Scarecrow."
GCC also owns and operates the Duck
Creek Cinema I and II in the Duck Creek
Plaza. Bettendorf. Iowa. Kurt J. Noack of
Davenport is area manager for Boston-based
GCC. while Mrs. George Hall has been
named assistant manager of the Northpark
twin cinema.
Northpark Cinema I seats 664 patrons
and Cinema II has a capacity of 349. Carpeting
is red and black. A portion of the
lobby walls is paneled, while other walls
are covered in red and blue vinyl. Concession
counters feature white Formica tops
and all equipment and fittings are made of
stainless steel.
The auditoriums feature push-back seats
with white backs and red upholstery. Both
theatres have shadow-box, wall-to-wall
screens.
Northpark Cinema I and II present continous
daily showings, with a $1 bargain
matinee admission price until 2:30 p.m.
daily.
High Winds Smash Screen
At Austin, Minn., Ozoner
AUSTIN, MINN.—High-velocity winds
severely damaged the screen of the Austin
Outdoor Theatre at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday. July 3, it was reported by Robert
Saaranen, manager. Several sections of the
screen were torn from the center portion of
the tower, causing a two-day shutdown of
the ozoner. Damage was estimated at several
thousand dollars.
Quick work by repair crews had the Austin
Outdoor Theatre back in operation for
the Thursday night, July 5, showing.
Oxford Theatre Renamed
From Mideostern Edition
OXFORD, OHIO—This town of two
colleges will see a merger of the two, the
120-year-old Western College for Women,
a private institution, and its state-supported
neighbor across the street. Miami University,
in the fall of 1974. As a portent of things
to come, this town's only film theatre has
changed its name, shortening it from the
Miami Western to the Miami. The shorter
name fits a new, sleeker marquee. Western
had approximately 350 students and Miami
about 13,000.
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£d Gavin, local office manager for American
International Pictures, hosted a
tradeshowing of "Heavy Traffic" (from the
makers of "Fritz the Cat") Thursday evening.
July 19. at the Centre screening room.
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peter Grafft, ABC of North Central States Kansas City, where the proud parents
film buyer-booker, left on a mini-vacation
for some water-skiing, etc. The et cetera friends and
showed off the new arrival to beaming
relatives.
is open to speculation, since Grafft's destination
was at a spot at Lake Geneva, Wis..
near the famed Playboy Club installation
. . . Exhibitors in both the city and suburbs
were delighted that the annual Aquatennial
celebration failed to have its usual distressing
impact on theatre grosses.
Dean Ziettlow, manager of the Cooper
Theatre, returned from Omaha, where he
attended the wedding of a niece July 21.
One day earlier. Ziettlow had taken a spin
to Lincoln, Neb., to visit the home base of
the Cooper circuit. He left and returned in
the midst of a local dry spell—and reported:
"Nebraska looked lush and green, while
Minnesota appeared parched. And that's an
exact reversal of the way things usually are."
Byron Shapiro, Western division manager
for Columbia Pictures, was in town for
business conferences with key exhibitors
Artists branch chief (and new
daddy) Bob DeJarnette left with his wife
and their baby on a vacation to Missouri
and the Ozarks country. On their agenda:
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in a hop to Chicago by Helen Aga,
branch accountant, and Karen Milkowski,
branch secretary, where they attended a WB
cashiers' meeting and seminars.
Jim Ellis, Cinerama Releasing Corp.
branch manager, broke "The Harrad Experiment"
in its first sub-run Wednesday
(1) with 18 prints working. Meanwhile, a
double debut was set by Ellis for the new
Claude LeLouche comedy, "Money. Money,
Money." which will bow at the Southdale
II and Uptown theatres . . . Karol Hines,
National Theatre Supply branch secretary,
departs the middle of August for a threeweek
Sweden vacation.
The State Theatre in Waseca, long-closed
and damaged by fire at the time of its shuttering,
is being reopened. A trio of Waseca
businessmen are backing the project, with
National Theatre Supply handling the refurbishing
... Pat Wells, Universal branch
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vacation . . . Meanwhile, the new
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Laurie Lindgren, booker-stenographer.
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Waconia Theatre, Waconia, is back from the
Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is on the recovery
trail via a bit of R&R (rest and recuperation).
Corbin Carson, Starbuck Theatre, Starbuck,
was a Filmrow visitor . . . Howard
Ross. Paramount Pictures Midwest division
manager based in Chicago, winged off to
Los Angeles for a huddle of Paramount division
managers. Upon his return. Ross
headed a meeting of Paramount branch
managers, including Forrest Myers of the
local office.
Marlon Brando in Omaha
For a Three-Hour Visit
O.MAHA—Academy Award winner Marlon
Brando's three-hour stay here Saturday,
July 21. appeared to have all the makings
of a "mystery script." according to United
Press International, but without some answers,
of course. Brando, a native of Omaha,
arrived at Eppley Airport in a car rented
in Kansas City, turned in the automobile
at the Avis counter, then took a cab out to
the Hanscom Park area where he was born
and spent the first six years of his life.
The cab driver reports Brando had him
drive past some of the places he remembered
during the 45-minute ride, including
Field Club School, where he attended kindergarten.
He did not stop at the house
where he was born, still standing and occupied
by another family. Returning to Eppley.
Brando had a sandwich at the coffee
shop, came to the rescue of a youngster who
had only 15 cents for a 20-cent piece of pie
and glass of milk. The reason for the threehour
wait by the star of "The Godfather"
appeared soon after the coffee shop incident:
an unidentified woman in a brown
velvet pantsuit. She and Brando then boarded
a flight to Chicago.
The Brando visit prompted the reporting
of another recent Nebraska activity involving
the actor. It seems he is shopping for
a windmill for his home in Tahiti. Keith
Lynch, Dempster Industries official in Beatrice.
Neb., said the actor called the firm
from Los Angeles about buying one. Lynch
said Brando needed a windmill larger than
the Dempster product, wanting to supply a
water s\steni of two or three miles of pipe
on his island.
Marquee Replacement Cost $6,500
Will. MAR. MINN. — Rcpl.icing the
m.iiquce at the Cinema Twins Theatre in
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building project in the city this year
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4 p.m. wedding of Miss Catherine Hallberg
and Howard Ebmeier in Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon. July
28. The bride is the daughter of Herman
Hallberg. vice-president of Cooper Theatres.
and Mrs. Hallberg. The bridegroom's parents
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ebmeir also are
Lincolnites. In the wedding party were the
bride's sister Annette and her brothers John
of Atlanta. Ga.. and Jim. After a reception
in the church and a wedding supper at the
Hallberg home, the couple left on a trip to
Canada. They will return to Millard near
Omaha to reside. The bride is a teacher
ding to Dennis Tomassevicz took place at
the same 4 p.m. hour in Sacred Heart
Church in Shelby.
Walt Jancke, retired industryite. celebrated
his July 24 65th birthday twice. The
first event was a surprise dinner party July
22, given by Mrs. Carol See and her daughter
and son Sherry and David. The second
dinner was Tuesday evening. July 24. hosted
by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lang at their home.
Mike Merwick of the Lincoln Fire Department
was a guest at the Plaza theatres
staff meeting Saturday morning, July 28.
Manager Jay Maness said the young fire
prevention expert not only talked on the
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fire extinguishers. The realistic exercise
took place in the adjacent alley where
gasoline provided a
yourself demonstration.
small blaze for the do-it
John Fauss, Cooper/ Lincoln doorman, is
vacationing in Colorado. Manager Randy
Hartman says two of the concession workers
also are missing. Karen Bradley is on a oneweek
vacation and Julie Meyer is on an
enforced one, brought on by illness. Another
vacationing staff member is long-time
custodian Marvin Kitelhut. His work is
being absorbed by other staff members, producing
a little more during the three weeks
Arthur Lapin of the Dubinsky Brothers
home office says he and his wife Bonnie
hope to see their new home at 520 Hazelwood
completed by late October or early
November. They're apartment dwellers with
their two young sons until then . . .
Debi
Barker, Plaza theatres cashier, is summer
vacationing in Boston for two weeks . . .
Lee Levorson. manager at Douglas 3. took
off July 28 to finish a bar in his family
room before carpet installers came July 30.
Services were held July 26 at Sterling for
Eugene R. Lambert. 71. father-in-law of
movie-stage singer Gordon MacRae. Mrs.
MacRae is the former Elizabeth Lambert of
Sterling.
Only nine more hours of credit stand between
Stale Theatre manager Dennis Garrison
and his bachelor's degree in education.
He attended the first University of Nebraska
summer sessions which ended in July
and will attack the nine hours this fall semester.
Meanwhile. Dennis and his wife are
planning a week's vacation Sunday (12)
through Saturday (18). The mountains in
Colorado are their goal but the gasoline
shortage may help them settle for something
like the Black Hills of South Dakota.
"The Sound of Music," in a return engagement
at the State, started out fine, reports
manager Dennis Garrison. He looks
for at least a two-week run. Making room
for "The Sound of Music" July 25 meant
taking "Live and Let Die" off the State
screen after a big final weekend of the threeweek
run. That response prompted Nebraska
Theatre Co. city manager Gene Buhrdorf to
continue showing the James Bond film at
Cinema 1 and 2. It replaces "Tom Sawyer,"
a long-runner. Another long-runner. "Mary
Poppins." ended at Cinema 1 and 2 Wednesday
(1), when "Scarecrow" opened.
.
Bob McGrath, who plays Bob on the educational
Millard schools. Her husband is associated
in the in their paychecks.
TV series "Sesame Street." and
with School District 66 in Omaha.
Industry guests attending included Mr. and Bill Smith, assistant manager at Douglas
three of his own children—^Robbie. Illy and
Mrs. E. N. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. 3. lost his transportation the weekend of
Alison—visited Nebraska's Educational TV
Charles Kroll, Mr. and Mrs. Michael July 28, while Randy Hartman, Cooper/Lincoln
26. They were
Gaughan. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Dubinsky.
manager, acquired some new
facilities in
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city July
family fare Ak-Sar-Ben
Mr. and Mrs. Sarge Dubinsky. Mr. and
show in Omaha the last week in July transportation. Bill reports someone stole
Mrs. Russell Brehm. Leora McGrew. Wenona
his ten-speed racer bicycle. Since that was
dome-like mushroom roof on
Miller and Jay Maness. Mrs. Maness his only transportation, he's riding his room-
It seems
actor
that
Bob Hope's $654,000 dream home
wasn't there because of a conflict in weddings.
mate's bike back and forth to work. Randy's
out at Palm Springs that burned up in late
new vehicle is a bronze-colored Vega, picked
by the internationally-known
It seems Jeanne had to be a bridal
attendant for Amy Zimmerman, whose wed-
up at the showroom July 28.
Omaha firm of Peter Kiewit
July had been constructed
Sons Co. According to a Kiewit spokesman
in Omaha, only the roof had been completed
on the Hope home at the time of the fire,
Kiewit contracted to build the roof but there
had been no firm contract on the house generally,
he said.
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Leonard Horn, who directed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's
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Sweetheart" and "Corky," as well as scores
of TV series segments, has a unique plan for
creating three theatrical features for foreign
On the vacation list at Cinema 1 and 2
exhibition. He has developed a TV series
currently are Cathy Neal and Jacque English,
concession workers. The latter accom-
six 90-minute dramas about an international
format entitled "Si.x," which encompasses
panied her family to California for two crisis.
weeks . . . Mark Feldman's spring-purchased After the segments are shown on a network,
they are paired to make three com-
Gremlin has some scars. The assistant Cinema
1 and 2 manager reports the damage pletely self-contained features for use
occurred when his car and another vehicle abroad.
couldn't quite avoid one another at some "Six" now is being considered by the networks.
street repair barriers.
Branch Expansion Planned
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Film Corp., who, with Dimension Pictures,
operates lour branches throughout the East,
looks for expansion next year into another
seven branches in other areas.
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gam Rich, Columbia branch manager, and
his family vacationed for a week at the
Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri . . . The
WOMPI Club held its monthly meeting
July 18 at Riccelli's Restaurant. Plans were
discussed for the upcoming WOMPI International
convention in Kansas City .
WOMPI president Pauline Moiser and her
husband had quite a vacation. They flew to
Seattle and traveled by bus to Vancouver,
B.C., and from there went to Alaska by
ship. They took several side trips, one into
the gold country.
Iowa United news: Jim Gray, buyer and
booker, reports they are quite happy with
the picture projection now at the Waco
Drive-In. Washington, following the screenpainting
job done by Selby . . . Selby recently
installed a new tower at the underskyer
at Iowa Falls. The previous screen was destroyed
in a storm before July 4 and the
theatre had been closed since that time. It
reopened July 20.
Gary Swift,
18. Washington, an employee
at the Waco Drive-In, died July 10 in a
one-car accident. Our condolences to Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Swift of that city.
David Gold, 20th-Fox branch manager,
reports most exhibitors are excited about
"The Gospel Road," a picture produced by
Johnny Cash. The story of the life of Christ,
told and sung by Cash, "The Gospel Road"
will be released October 1 with tie-ins with
churches and school groups.
Joe Ancher, booker for Warner Bros., underwent
surgery at Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Tuesday, July 24.
Irwin Dubinsky and his son-in-law James
Rodenberg, attorney for Dubinsky Theatres,
were in town recently to look over their
movie houses . . . Don Walls reports "Jesus
Christ Superstar" had a tremendous opening
at the local Riviera Theatre, with patrons
of all ages attending. Don also said that
Allen White, Cinerama Releasing Corp., was
in town recently and remarked that the
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While in Los Angeles, they intend to
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and Sandy Howard.
Don Walls, general manager for Dubinsky-Fridley
Theatres, was quite pleased with
the two rock groups—Framptons Camel and
Jo Jo Gunne—that played to a full house
at the Galaxy Theatre here July
18. He said
the kids loved them and were "wild with
enthusiasm" . . . The Galaxy was filled to
capacity July 21 for the sneak of "White
Lightning." United Artists release starring
Burt Reynolds.
Filmrow visitors:
Carl Schwanebeck, Village
and drive-in theatres, Knoxville; Jack
and Terry March, who have theatres in Le
Mars, Vermillion in South Dakota and
Wayne, Neb., and Frank White, branch
manager for National General, Denver.
Central States news: Garry Hubaker from
the Majestic. Centerville. was in the home
office a few days ago . . . Steve Blank, who
was hospitalized with an ear problem, says
it "wasn't too serious" . . . Madge Fenton.
retired CS employee, is back in the office
helping out for a short period . . . Larrj'
Day reports that the annual fall meeting is
scheduled for October 3-4 in our town . . .
Irv Heller declares that he had to double
kids up in some seats because of the big
turnout at Iowa City for the summer series
at the Englert Theatre . coincidence
but the Iowa, Iowa City, playing "Arnold's
Wrecking Co.." made the front page of the
local paper with a picture of the marquee
with this title on it—and right next door a
wrecking crew knocking down a building
for urban renewal ... It seems it was "class
week" at Mason City, with the drive-in and
the Palace playing "Class of '44" and "Class
of "74" . . . Teachers were admitted free
at the drive-in at Fairfield for the movie
"Student Teachers." All they needed was
proof of occupation. Friday, July 1.3, they
had free pancakes and coffee for all those
still at the drive-in after the third of the
four features . . . Jim McLaughlin, manager
at Ottumwa. received two and a half pages
of local newspaper publicity for the engagement
of "Tom Sawyer" summer
series at Fort Dodge year is spon-
this
sored by the local car dealer. For the past
couple of years it has been Henry's Hamburgers
. Cobb, manager of the Regent,
Cedar Falls, invited all 1944 high
school graduates for a reunion at a showing
of "Class of '44." He served refreshments
of cookies and a drink . . . The Princess
Theatre. Eaale Grove, has a new screen.
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DETROIT—This report week could boast
of a genuine super-percentage: 620 for
"Slaughters Big Rip-Off," making its debut
at the huge Fox Theatre. "Shaft in Africa."
second week at the Grand Circus, also won
strong support and scored a solid 250. Six
other films operated in the above-average
105-180 range and five flopped around in
the lowly 70s. as the report showed widely
contrasted results at Detroit boxoffices.
(Average Is 100)
Americana The Day of the Jockol (Univ),
8th v»k 160
Eight theatres Poper Moon (Poro), 4th wk 105
Eight theatres BofHe for fhe Plonef of fhe Apes
,20th-Fox), 2nd wk 70
Eight theatres Emperor of the Norfh (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 70
15 theatres Live and Lef Die (UA), 2nd wk 160
Four theatres Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk 160
Four theatres The Lost of Sheila (WB), 2nd wk. 70
Fox—Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP) 620
Grond Circus Shaft in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk. . .250
Nine theatres The Mon Who Loved Cot Doncing
(MGM), 2nd wk 75
Nine theatres—One Little Indion (BV), 2nd wk. . . 70
Six theatres—40 Carats (Col), 2nd wk 70
Six theotres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
2nd wk 175
Studio 8 Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 11th wk. ..180
Jesus Christ Superstar' 500
First Week in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI—Six new films added variety
to first-run products during the recording
week and a newcomer ran off with high
returns for their theatres.
Albee Shaft in Africa (MGM), 3rd wk 100
Ambassador A Touch of Class (Emb), 3rd wk. . .300
Carousel 40 Carats (Col), 3rd wk 250
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Grand Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP), 2nd wk. ..150
International 70 Trader Horn (MGM) 75
Kenwood Ludwig (MGM) 75
Multiple Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk 250
Place—The Last of Sheila (WB), 4th wk 250
Showcase 1—Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ) 500
Showcase 2—Poper Moon (Para) 200
Showcase 3— Emperor of the North (20th-Fox) ..200
Showcase 4— Dillinger (AlP) 200
Skywolk 1 The Doy of the Jockal (Univ),
8th wk 250
Skywalk 2 The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
(MGM), 3rd wk 300
Times Towne Cinema—Scarecrow (UA), 3rd wk. . ,350
Valley—Live ond Let Die (UA), 4th wk 250
'Jesus Christ Superstar'
315 in Cleveland 3rd
CLEVELAND—"Jesus Christ Superstar"
showed a composite 315 grossing percentage
after a third week on three Cleveland
screens, thereby nosing out newcomers "A
Touch of Class" (280) and "The Last of
Sheila" (290) and third-week "Paper Moon"
(280) for the week's best boxoffice business.
Cedor-Lee Stote of Siege (SR), 3rd wk 75
Colony—Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 12th wk 200
RIDE FOR 'DILLINGER'—Joe Kelly, who heads Kili> Ihcatre Service in
Detroit, look time out to drive his pride and joy, a gleaniinj; 1937 Packard, downtown
to give American International Pictures' "Dillinger" a promotional push. In
the back seat of the vintage automobile is Tom CJoldberg, son of Irving (ioldberg,
one of the well-known show business twins.
Four theatres The Lost of Sheila (WB) 290
Four theatres The Legend of Hell House
(20th-Fox) 140
Four theatres Paper Moon (Para), 3rd wk 280
Four theatres Let the Good Times Roll (Col) .... 1 50
Six theatres Live and Let Die (UA), 3rd wk 160
Three theatres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
3rd wk 315
Three theatres Shaft in Africa (MGM) 225
Two theatres The Day of the Jocltol (Univ),
8th wk 120
Two theatres Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk iso
World East, World West A Touch of Class
(Emb) 280
Nicholas George Is Dead;
Michigan Circuit O'wner
scoring honors for the period. "Jesus Christ
Superstar" rating 500 as it opened at Showcase
1. "Scarecrow" emerged as the No. 2 DETROIT—Funeral services for Nicholas
George were held Thursday (2) at St.
film, thanks to a 350 in its third week at
the Times Towne Cinema, while "A Touch
Clement Church.
of Class." third week. Ambassador, and
16900 Ford Rd..
"The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing." third
Dearborn. Mich.
week at Skywalk 2. each tripled average
George, owner of the
major Michigan theatre
circuit bearing his
name, died Saturday.
July 28.
The Nicholas
George circuit includes
the Americana
Nick George
complex in Southfield,
Mai Kai the in Livonia,
Park I and II. Camelot.
the Allen
Fort George Drive-In. Galaxy Drive-In.
Jolly Roger Drive-In, Michigan Drive-In.
Downtown Detroit Plaza and the Southgate
theatres, all in Michigan. Several additional
theatres are under construction.
He leaves his wife Mary; a son, Lewis;
a daughter Anne (Mrs. Alexander Thomas),
and nine grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial donations
may be made to St. Clement Church
or to the Variety Club's Growth & Development
Center at Children's Hospital (Suite
A. 132 North Woodward Ave.. Birmingham,
Mich. 48011).
Joan Crawford Attends
Bow of Showcase Quad
CINCINNATI—Veteran actress Joan
Crawford attended a luncheon and evening
preview reception at Redstone's Showcase
cinemas 1-2-3-4 Tuesday. July 10. The quad
is located at the intersection of Route 4
and 1-275.
Miss Crawford, in discussing her film
career, said she considered "Whatever Happened
to Baby Jane" a "tremendous challenge"
and said she really would like a
chance to work with Cary Grant or Gregory
Peck. She said two of the actresses she admires
most are Audrey and Katharine Hepburn.
.'Kn avid TV fan. Miss Crawford admitted
she "would jump at the opportunity" to play
on "The Waltons." Comparing the two entertainment
mediums, she stated, "I hope
TV can teach motion pictures something: to
get rid of the formality."
Miss Crawford, who has appeared in approximately
90 motion pictures, is a member
of the board of directors of Pepsi-Cola
and Frito-Lay; director of the Muscular
Dystrophy Ass'n of America, and chairman
of the board of the American National Theatrical
Academy.
CORRECTION
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives,
by a vote of 61-29. concurred
in the passage of Senate Bill 62 to exempt
projectionists from criminal liability for
films "which are obscene or harmful to
minors." The bill was sent to Gov. John J.
Gilligan.
A story printed in the July 23 issue of
Boxoffice incorrectly stated that the Ohio
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after years with the Buttcrfield
circuit, has returned safely from a wonderful
trip to Ireland ... Ed Stuckey, Butlerfield
Theatres, currently has an attractive
retirement home in a new Marine City residence,
having given up his lovely Canadian
property.
June was the month that Sam Barrett of
Cooperative Theatres, previous co-owner of
Schulte Theatre circuit, and Mildred Munz.
long-time bookkeeper/ cashier for Cooperative,
decided "traveling together" was the
thing, tied the knot and took off for the
summer to beautiful Ausable property . . .
Bob Buermele, director of Cooperative Theatres,
and his secretary Arlene Traub also
decided June was the month for a wedding
dale!
Harold Rhodes, cashier/ bookkeeper for
Paramount for many years, suffered a heart
attack July 16 and remains in intensive care
in Monroe Memorial Hospital and is reported
"fair." Harold was to have retired in a
couple of months. At the present lime, his
duties are being handled by Jim Driesbeck,
an old-timer in the industry and formerly
with United Detroit Theatres.
John Dembek of Dembek Cinema Service
was hospitalized July 13 because of angina
pectoris. John returned home for continued
recuperation July 24. His office remains
open under the capable hands of Leo Sanshie,
former Co-operative booker.
Sandy Howard, producer, was interviewed
by the media when he was in town recently.
Howard commented that "there is a trend
toward movies that the entire family may
enjoy together and in which they have a
common interest." He hopes that his latest
film, to be released a few months from now,
may cover such an area of interest. Howard
spoke of his work with sea creatures and
their intelligence in connection with his recent
motion picture "The Neptune Factor."
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Meeting Arthur Treacher was a delight!
The well-known actor and long-time sidekick
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show was in the area on a promotional tour
in behalf of his fish-and-chip establishments.
He has lost no charm and was greeted by
eager autograph seekers and. as well, posed
for camera "bugs."
The world premiere of General Film
Corp.'s "Detroit 9000" will be held Tuesday
(7) at the downtown Madison Theatre here.
The feature, which was shot entirely in this
city, originally was titled "Motown 9000."
Tom Byerle has recovered sufficiently
from a heart attack to return to the golf
course.
July 1 marked the opening of the College
Theatre, Mackinac Island, by owner Jack
Locks of Grand Rapids. Booking agent for
the house is Cooperative . Mini .Art
Theatre, Oscoda, has been renamed the Variety
. . . The Palace Theatre, Charlevoix,
now is known as Cinema 3 . . . The Savoy,
Grand Rapids, has been twinned. The dualer,
still owned by Robert Goodrich, now is
known as Savoy I and II . . . The Midstate,
Westbranch, has changed ownership—from
Triangle Enterprise to C. F. Huddy.
Art I and II Cinema in Ypsilanti opened
"The Devil in Miss Jones" . . . "Let the
Good Times Roll" opened in the Washington
Theatre, Royal Oak. Ballyhoo for the
film in stereophonic sound highlighting the
music of the '50s included a Hula Hoop
in contest front of the movie house. More
than 2.500 nostalgia lovers turned out for
the premiere of the picture, a Columbia
Pictures release starring Chubby Checker,
Bo Diddley, Bill Haley and the Comets and
a host of rock "n' roll stars of two decades
ago.
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Canford Howard, producer, visited this
city
(the 45th in a tour of 75 cities) to promote
his 20th Century-Fox film "The Neptune
Factor." presently showing multiple in
the area. Howard. 46-year-old bachelor, has
been self-employed since he was 18 and
made and lost a million dollars before he
was 30. During his stay here. Howard
whose films include "A Man Called Horse,""
"Man in the Wilderness"" and "Jack of Diamonds""—talked
about his filming of "The
Neptune Factor"" in the Bahamas, where an
18-ton sea lab was sunk 72 feet to the ocean
floor off Freeport. The producer feels that
a personal visit in some cities can raise the
gross on a movie 25 to 50 per cent, thus
accounting for the 75-city tour. Howard"s
latest movie is being filmed in Galveston.
Tex., and concerns a gang of black teenagers
who solve a crime.
Vogcl Theatres, based in Wellsville. is
increasing its Baltimore operations to seven
screens. Planning a Christmas-season opening
is a twin hardtop now under construction
within the new Edgewater shopping
complex near Edgewood. Md. Also under
construction at the new Carollwood Shopping
Center in the Essex area is another
twin cinema, due to open in early spring.
This center is contiguous to VogeKs
Bengies Drive-In. In the same eastern Baltimore
area, Vogel also operates the Aero
and Hiway theatres.
Actor Robert Stack, 57. having shot 79 of
100 targets in the opening round of the U.S.
skeet shooting championship held here at
the Winchester Gun Club, Chadron, abruptly
returned to Los Angeles, having suffered
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once held a world skeet shooting record
with 36 consecutive hits.
A film festival featuring old-time westerns
is under way at Porthouse Theatre,
adjacent to Blossom Music Center. Showings
are on consecutive Mondays and the
Monday (6) program features '"The Covered
Wagon."' with Alan Hale and Lois Wilson;
"The Gold Rush."" with Charlie Chaplin,
and "The Gold Ghost." starring Buster
Keaton. Gary Cooper"s classic film, "The
Virginian."" will be shown Monday (13).
The final program Monday (20) will include
"My Little Chickadee."" with W. C. Fields
and Mae West, and another Fields film.
"The Fatal Glass of Beer."" Between reels,
the summer company at Porthouse entertains
with mock gun battles, barroom
brawls, etc.
CINCINNATI
J^s a memorial for Phil. Hurry and Louis
Chakeres. Chakeres Theatres has inaugurated
a yearly college scholarship program
for children of its employees at Wittenberg
University. Springfield.
Don Benning, Paramount booker, was in
Seattle. Wash., as a delegate at the Fraternal
Order of Eagles convention . . . Debbie
Ruff of C. J. Ruff Film has returned from
a vacation in Canada .
Kinsley.
Bil-Ko Film booker, is spending two weeks
in Tavistock. England.
Barbara Smith, secretary for Cincinnati
Theatres, is back from a vacation at Myrtle
Beach, S.C. . . . Douglas and Pam Sandlin.
Holiday Amusement staffer, plan to spend
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and Italy.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mutter, managers of
the Melody Drive-In, Springfield, have returned
from a Florida vacation.
The State Theatre, Cambridge, is to reopen
Wednesday (15) after being closed for
some time. Americo Vergari is the owner
and TOC is booker . . . John Tabor, district
manager for the central division, Chakeres
Theatres, formerly located at Urbana, has
purchased a home in Upper Arlington, Columbus.
He has moved into his enlarged
offices in the Holiday Drive-In. Columbus,
where he will supervise the theatres in the
central division.
COLUMBUS
gernard Ginley, operator of the Towne
Cinema, recently passed an examination
conducted by the state real estate board.
He plans to devote part of his time to the
real estate business.
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Local police have been quoted as saying
the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision
in regard to obscenity will have little effect
on what is shown on adult theatre screens
and what is displayed in adult book stores.
Police pointed to one section of the high
court"s ruling which states procedures by
which police officers can make arrests. This
decision may cause nearly 100 cases pending
in courts to be dismissed. This city now has
only three adult film houses operating, compared
with six in past years. One was closed
permanently as a nuisance when police obtained
a court order. Two closed within recent
weeks. City Atty. James Hughes said
he asked the city council if it wished to
enact a city ordinance in conformity with
new U.S. Supreme Court guidelines. He said
he has had no response from city lawmakers.
Hughes stated that existing state laws on
pornography "are good enough.'" He said
the state laws "are restrictive rather and
conservative."' Police Lt. Alex Incze, head
of the vice his squad, said officers have
been enforcing state laws for the past several
years. Hughes pointed out that the procedures
outlined in
the high court's decision
will require vice squad officers to fill out
affidavits after viewing "objectionable"
films and then give the affidavit along with
verbal information to a judge in order to
obtain a search warrant before making arrests.
Police must give theatre operators
time to make or secure a copy of the film
before it can be confiscated or return the
film so that the theatre can continue showings
while the case is in litigation. Hughes
said this provision may cause the dismissal
of the majority of pornography cases pendinu
in various local courts.
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Only Suburban Operation
Sites Interest Redstone
Boston—Sumner Redstone, president
of Boston - headquartered Redstone
Theatres, told the Boston (ilobe in an
inteniew:
"We have no intention of going into
downto\>n areas but will remain in
suburban sites easily accessible to
metropolitan areas."
The independent circuit currently
operates 41 theatres in 12 cities, plus
52 underskyers across the country.
Woburn Showcase 4
Added by Redstone
WOBURN, MASS.—Redstone Theatre
op)ened Showcase cinemas 1, 2, 3 and 4
July 18 at Route 128 and Route 38, Exit
39 and executives of the company described
that site as being as close to the downtown
area as the Boston-based circuit wants to
build.
The four-auditorium complex, a model of
comfortable and luxurious equipment in
each seating area, lobby and restroom, has
a total capacity of 2,440 patrons. As is the
case with all other Redstone Showcase units
in New England and other states, the new
Woburn building has an art gallery that
shows works of local artists. The Woburn
Showcase cinemas also are offered to area
clubs and organizations for their meetings
when the auditoriums are not in use for
film showings.
Other features will be special senior citizen
price matinees and Saturday and Sunday
children's matinee film classics shows.
Redstone Management operates Showcase
cinemas in Worcester, Springfield,
Lawrence. Hartford and Orange in New
England; Pontiac. Mich.; Louisville, Ky.;
Toledo, Ohio, and Milan. 111., in addition to
52 drive-ins. The circuit will open a threeauditorium
complex in Dedham at the junction
of route 128 and 1 in time for Christmas.
NH Flood Exaggeration
Hurting State's Tourism
NORTH WOODSTOCK. NH. — The
head of New Hampshire's largest tourist
business association said that "exaggerated
and overplayed" news accounts of flooding
and the governor's declaration of the state
as a '"disaster area," were costing the summertime
vacation bu.siness $1 million.
Richard Hamilton, executive director of
the White Mountain Attractions Ass'n,
said that his group and Ski 93 and the
Mount Washington Ass'n were placing newspaper
ads in Boston, Providence. Hartford
and Worcester saying, "Everything's open
and operating— and there's plenty of gas!"
Hamilton added; "The way the news
media have played this thing, it makes it
sound like New Hampshire has been washcti
down to the Atlantic Ocean."
NE Authorities Readying Guidelines
For Campaign Against 'Blue
BOSTON—New England states arc banding
together in a crackdown on "blue"
lilms, using the new U. S. Supreme Court's
"local standards" ruling, and each of the
states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Connecticut and Rhode Island has
set up committees in its attorney-general's
oil ice
to issue guidelines.
In Massachusetts, the vice squad of the
Boston police already has begun to act in
confiscating films and arresting theatre
managers.
New Hampshire moved fast with an edict
that as of Wednesday, July 25, all "blue"
films must be out of the theatres of the
state and all "blue" magazines must be off
the racks. This edict was issued by Attorney
General Warren Rudman, who briefed law
enforcement officials on the new Supreme
Court ruling which leaves the definition of
obscenity up to local authorities. Rudman
said a state censorship board to screen films
was not necessary in New Hampshire, ""because
it does not take an expert to know
what hard-core pornography is." He said he
would not use the court's ruling to repress
those things "which may be in questionable
taste."
May Revive Film Boards
However, in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, exhibitors were alerted that bills are
to be filed to reinstitute the old film review
boards of a decade ago, which screened pictures
for profanity and obscenity, both for
weekday and Sunday showings.
In Boston, where the state has not yet
moved, but the city has. Herbert P. Glcason.
city corporation counsel, said;
"We are not writing off the "combat zone'
(Boston's miniature Times Square). For example,
we are trying very hard to keep peep
shows out of that area. If similar adult
offerings spread out. we'll fight them tooth
and nail."
Ruling Is Key 'Weapon'
Gleason says the new Supreme Court
is ruling a key weapon against the spread
of adult films and magazines into other
areas. He feels the ruling has reversed the
trend of adult films and pornographic bookstores
moving into residential areas.
"They are now afraid they will be con-
seizures have been directed against hardcore
rather than soft-core films.
Lawyers in the office of state .AiiorncN-
General Robert H. Quinn are working to
remove ""nebulous language from the state's
obscenity laws so it will be easier to prosecute
... the so called smut merchants."
In Boston, an all-t>iit attack h;is been
launched encompassing not only films.
Films
books, but also stage shows and night club
acts showing nudity.
While declining to ""propose regulatory
schemes for the states," the U.S. Supreme
Court did give examples, which included
simulated sex acts and "lewd exhibition of
the genitals." James -McDaniels of the attorney
general's staff, said.
Legal circles contend that enforcement
officials will seek to ban nudity as "lewd
exhibition of the genitals." which would
halt nudity in Boston in films, stage shows
and night clubs. .And, as vice squad leader
Lt. Anthony Leon predicts, '"as things get
clarified. I'm sure we'll be moving wider
afield."
Haunted by 'Censorship'
Motion picture exhibitors and distributors
fear, among other "forms of censorship."
that the state may attempt to revive the old
censorship boards, which scanned films
both for weekday and Sunday showings and
which were found unconstitutional after a
long court fight. They are especially concerned
with whether or not contemporary
standards in Boston and other cities, as
interpreted by local officials, will define
nudity (exhibition of the genitals) as lewd.
One exhibitor pointed out that ""practically
every film coming through has nude scenes.
What are we supposed to do. engage in self
censorship, and snip the nude scenes'.'"
Strategy
Coordinators
Coordinating conferences on strategy are
the state attorney-general's office, district
attorney Garrett H. Byrne and the Boston
police vice control squad under the direction
of Lt. Anthony Leone. The vice unit has
already seized five X-rated films from
downtown theatres.
Three films were seized at the Capri and
two others at the Twin X Cinema. Complaints
were obtained against the corporalions
and the managers of the theatres.
Police said the films constitute a milliondollar
business nationwide and police are
probing the corporate structure of the theatres
involved. Complaints for allowing an
immoral film to be shown were issued
against Aristedes Poravas, manager of the
Capri, and Nicholas Caracasis. manager of
the Twin X.
In Boston Municipal Court, their attorney.
Morris Golding argued a motion
victed if they do," he said.
So far in Boston, five films at three adult for return of the films, but Judge Timothy
theatres have been seized. Complaints have Glynn denied the motion. Nightclubs came
been filed against corporation owners and under the wrath of the attack squad and
managers. In these cases, the complaints and Poravas was also charged with allowing an
immoral show to be staged at the 2 O'Clock
Club, where he is also the manager.
Poravas was found guilty later in the day
in the same court of allowing an immoral
show to be staged and was fined $2,000.
He appealed the decision. Detective John
Gillespie of the vice squad testified that he
witnessed an immoral show by a woman at
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Curlesque is back in Boston after 12 years.
Joe Savino. following extensive alterations
that included new decor, reopened the
Pilgrim Theatre on Washington Street with
a regular policy of burlesque featuring headline
stars, bringing back memories of the
old Howard with his slogan "always something
doing from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m."
Tommy Morton, Warner Bros, sales manager,
returned home from a stint in the
hospital and is expected at his desk after a
couple of weeks of recuperation . . . Also
resting at home is Dick Waite, NFB Film
Distributors, who for ten days was a patient
at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dick expects to rejoin Paul Peterson on the
job soon.
Nick Russo's GG Communications had a
half page in the Boston Globe, with the
top story of the week, including a picture of
the star of "Pippi Longstocking," the story
announcing the approaching showing of the
picture in New England theatres.
George Wein, the Newton promoter of
the Newport Jazz Festival, will stage the
complete show at Boston's Fenway Park
on Friday and Saturday evenings for the
remainder of the summer and sellout audiences
are expected for each event. Topping
Fenway for seating capacity. Foxboro's
Schaeffer Stadium will have a series of
concerts featuring top stars of the concert
world sponsored by Costa Do Sol Rose.
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America and his bride Ann are honeymooning
for three weeks in Europe, taking in all
the famous capitals.
Filmmaker Joe Levine says that the Andrew
Wyeth Museum at Cushing. Me., will
reopen this summer as soon as he solves
some operational problems there. "Andrew
and I will take care of that," said Levine,
who established the museum through his
Joseph E. Levine Foundation, "as soon as
we can get together." Levine is so taken
with Andrew Wyeth's paintings that he even
had his hospital room at Peter Bent Brigham
Hospital (where he went for a checkup)
decorated with Wyeth art.
C&F Theatres Opens
Duo in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS.—Some three
years after the start of construction. Colonial
cinemas I. II have opened in the Colonial
Shopping Center on State Road.
Originally, the project was to be for Carrol's
Development of Syracuse. N.Y., operators
of fast-food outlets and theatres.
Then, because of financial problems involving
the building contractor, the nearly
completed structure stood idle for two
years.
C&F Theatres, headed by Irwin Cohen,
then acquired the project. Cinema I has
capacity for 175, its sister cinema 186.
Mrs. Blanche Gendron, formerly manager
of the Spring Street Cinema, is managing
the new complex.
VERMONT
Tn an innovational pitch for audiences for a
major reissue attraction, Merrill Jarvis.
independent exhibitor, operating the Flynn
Theatre in downtown Burlington, ran newspaper
ads advising that mail orders for the
July 18-August 31 booking of 20th Century-
Fox's 1965 Academy Award-winning musical,
"The Sound of Music." would assure
guaranteed choice seats.
Paramouiit's "Paper Moon," playing its
Vermont premiere at Cinema 1, Carrols
Plaza I-II, South Burlington, went into a
record-shuttering second month's stay . .
Jarvis Merrill's Showcase I-II complex,
•South Burlington, opened a while back, is
still using miniature maps of the region, in
its daily newspaper ads, to acquaint northern
Vermonters with the twin cinemas' location.
Actor Douglas at Dartmouth
HANOVER, N.H. — Long-time actor
Melvyn Douglas attended a Dartmouth College
arts festival opening of a series of hi.s
motion pictures. Douglas and his wife, former
congrcsswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas,
have a home at nearby Fairlce. Vt.
Pittsfield Mayor Walks
Out on 'Last Tango' Bow
PITTSFIELD. MASS.—A capacity audience
attended the Berkshire regional premiere
of United Artists' "Last Tango in
Paris" at Esquire Theatres of America's
Paris Cinema. Mayor Butler reportedly
walking out about halfway through the film
and commenting. "I don't care for that sort
of thing."
Police chief John J. Killeen said he would
consult with a "team" of citizens and lawenforcement
officials to determine whether
any complaints of obscenity in the film
would be filed by the city.
MAINE
TJichard C. Welsh, projectionist at the
Rockland Strand, and his wife returned
from a tour of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick in Canada. The Welches left
Bar Harbor on the Canadian National ferry
Bluenose at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 1. and
arrived at Yarmouth, N.S.. at 3 that afternoon.
Staying overnight at Lunenberg. they
motored to Truro the next day. The Welches
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motored to Dorchester. Mass.. for a visit
with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Solletti. returning home to
Rockland Monday, July 9. Mrs. Welch is a
stitcher at Van Baalen Pacific Corp. in
Rockland and was on vacation the first two
weeks in July. Welch intends to take his
second vacation week as three weekends.
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at his hometown theatre, the Comique in
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BOSTON—Rain throughout Saturday.
July 21. made indoor theatres" bo.xoffices
bloom and grossing percentages shot up
throughout the city, to the delight of exhibitors.
No less than seven first runs attained
the elite 300 class, capped by 375
readings for both "The Friends of Eddie
Coyle." which completed a month's playing
time at the Circle Cinema, and "Paper
Moon." sixth week. Cinema 57 Two.
.300
Charles A Touch of Class (Emb), 5th w
Cheri One— Blume in Love (WB), 2nd wk dUO
Chen Two—The Lost of Sheilo (WB), 5th wk 130
Cheri Three Lost Tongo in Paris (UA), 15th wk. 350
Cinema 57 One—O Lucky Man (WB), 2nd wk. ... 190
Cinema 57 Two Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk. . . .375
-The Friends of Eddie Coyle
1th ,375
Gary Scream, Blacula, Screom (AlP) 300
Loews' Abbey One The Hireling (Col), 4th wk. . . 75
Loews' Abbey Two Pat GarreM and Billy the Kid
(MGM) 70
Music Hall—Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk. ... 350
Pans Cinema 40 Carots (Col), 2nd wk 140
Pi Alley The Day of the Jackal (Univ), 9th wk. . 195
One Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP),
3rd
Saxon—The Factor (20th-Fox 2nd 125
"The Neptune Factor' Leads
New Haven With 300
NEW HAVEN—"The Neptune Factor"
(300) and "Blume in Love" (275) broke into
the first-run lineup here in grand style, as
though they intend to stay on New Haven
screens for an impressive number of weeks.
Also popular with ticket-buyers in th; re
port week. "The Last of Sheila" grossed 175
and "Last Tango in Paris" was good for a
solid 150 week.
Cinemart— Blume in Love (WB) 275
College, two drive-ins Live and Let Die (UA),
Crown— It Happened in Hollywood (SR); Judy
(SR), 3rd wk
Milford Cinema II Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk .
Roger Sherman, Summit Super Fly, T. N. T.
(Para), 2nd wk
Showcase Cinema I The Day of the Jackal
(Univ), 4th wk
Showcase Cinema II Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk
Showcase Cinema III Lost Tango in Paris (UA),
Westville, Whitney, North Haven The Neptun
Factor (20th-Fox)
Whalley, Bowl The Last of Sheila (WB), 2nd i
York Square Cinemo A Touch of Closs (Emb),
3rd wk
'Godspeir Quadruples Average
At New Hartford Quadplex
HARTFORD—First week scores al the
newly opened SBC Cinema City quadplex
ran: No. L "Godspell," 400; No. 11. "A
Warm December," 300; No. Ill, "Baxter!",
150, and No. IV, "The Sound of Music,"
75. The SBC complex adds a total of 1,300
scats to the metropolitan area seating capacity.
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Burnside, Cinema Paper Moon (Para), 4th wk. 125
Central, Cine Webb, Moll Cinema— A Touch of
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Cinema II, East Hartford Cinema I The Day of
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Cinema City I—Godspell (Col) 400
Cinema City II, Elm— A Warm December (NGP) .300
Cinema City III— Baxter! (NGP) 150
Cinerama Last Tango in Paris (UA), 9th wk. . . .175
Four theatres The Legend of Hell House
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 65
Four theatres The Harrad Experiment (CRC),
4th wk 70
Newington— Lost Horizon (Col), 1 0th wk 50
Sh-3Wco;e Cinema I Battle for the Planet of the
Apes (20th Fox), 2nd wk 90
Showca e Cinema II Live and Let Die (UA),
4th wk 125
Showcase Cinema IV Scoreerow (WB), 4th wk. . . 65
Webster Sloughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP) 150
HARTFORD
bedstone Theatres shifted Richard Martin
from the house staff of Showcase cinemas
l-ll. Worcester, to Showcase cinemas
LII-lIl-IV. East Hartford, as house manager,
under resident managing director Carmen
J. Meile. A restaurant just down Silver
Lane from the over-east complex is providing
a nice road-sign touch: "Mr. Steak Restaurant
Welcomes Showcase Cinemas I-IIin-iv!"
Stan Sekula jr. dropped his subsequentrun
and metropolitan Hartford first-run
saturation playoff policy temporarily for a
skinflick policy at the South Windsor Cinema.
The Hartford city council has until August
1 3 to decide whether to put a $25
million bond ordinance before the voters at
November's election; the money would be
Hartford's share of the cost of a massive
plan to rebuild three downtown blocks, the
tract
presently containing commercial properties,
including the Harold Konover firstrun
Strand, a 1,300-seat theatre.
Hartford visitors: Carol Aaron, Redstone
Theatres, Boston; Dick Owens, E.M.
Loew's Theatres, Boston.
Milt Daly, division manager, and -Xndy
Rossetti, resident managing director, UA
Theatres East I-II-IIl, Manchester Shopping
Parkadc, participated with parkade merchants
and businessmen in sponsorship of a
"Carnival of Values" sale, bringing in the
Coleman Bros, shows, with some 25 amusement
rides. Discount tickets were available
at
the complex and parkade stores.
Alexander and Sylvia Slicber of the Avon
Twin cinemas I-II featured Ed and Lorraine
Warren, billed as "Connecticut's ghost-hunters,"
at recent Friday and Saturday midnight
shows. The first evening featured an illustrated
talk on "Haunted Houses &
Ghosts." The following evening had the
lopic. "Wilchcrafl and Demonology." On
ihL- screen: "[he Haunting," MGM 1963
release, co-starring Claire Bloom and Julie
Harris. Admission was SI. 75. "Live" entertainment
coupled with screen fare has been
offered only sporadically at midnight shows
in
the area.
The Harold Konover Strand joined the
increasing roster of 99-cent admission policy
theatres, putting the tab into effect daily.
The Ferguson Webster, Plaza and Kensington
have been charging 99 cents daily for
some time; numerous metropolitan situations
use the policy for Mondays and Tuesdays.
General Cinema Corp.'s Blue Hills
Drive-In charges 99 cents Mondays through
Thursdays and the Roger's Corner Drive-In
Mondays and Tuesdays, in the underskyer
category.
The West Hartford Rotary Club held its
tenth annual horse show at the Farmington
Valley Polo Grounds July 15, for the first
time adding motion picture entertainment.
Buena Vista's "Son of Flubber," a 1963
release, was shown at noon and 3 p.m.
Admission for 1973 was reduced to one
dollar, with children under 12 admitted free.
Andy Rossetti, resident manager, UA
Theatres East I-II-IIL reported a strong response
for a "marathon of fright," charging
two dollars for a midnight-to-dawn horror
show in Cinema I the other Friday. On the
screen: AlP's "The Pit and the Pendulum,"
"The Abominable Dr. Phibes." "Frankenstein
Conquers the World" and "Count
Yorga. Vampire."
For the summer months, the Ferguson
Webster and Plaza are running weekday
2 p.m. matinees in event of rain.
Embassy's "A Touch of Class" got nothing
less than half-page spreads following
California-to-Connecticut phone interviews
lined up with Cary Grant, a member of
the board of directors of Faberge, the multimillion-dollar
cosmetics firm now in the
film business via a new subsidiary. Brut
Productions.
Murry Levine, area franchise holder for
the former Jerry Lewis cinemas, flew to
Chicago for a directors" meeting of Network
Cinema Corp. Then be and the famiU
drove to Cape Cod for a few days of rest.
Perakos Cinema I participated with East
Hartford merchants and businessmen in
promotion of "East Hartford Days," a twoday
merchandising activity stressing availability
of "exceptional values" in the town's
central business district.
H. J. Flint. 93, Dies;
Early-Day Industryman
PROVIDLNCH H.nvcy James I'
93. in the film industr\ two ijeneralions :
died July 17.
He worked for the then-Goldfish
Selwyn filmmaking interests al I'l. 1
N.J..
later marrying actress Raye Cox.
Flint was active in the automotive fi'
cattle breeding. resliULrants. advertising .
investments.
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Odeon Theatres Adds
7 Houses to Circuit
OTTAWA—Odcon Theatres (Canada)
has engaged in an expansion development
for its theatre circuit by acquiring for $1.18
million from Astral Communications. Toronto,
a further 50 per cent interest in
seven theatres in both eastern and western
Canada. It wan indicated that Astral's profit
on the transaction was $644,421. The theatres
are located in Ontario and British Columbia.
Odeon, which is a subsidiary in Canada
of Rank Organization of Britain, has not
revealed any arrangements for the
future of
the Mall Theatre. Ottawa, which was sold
sometime ago to a Toronto development
company for a large business complex on
the downtown site.
At the Mall. Boxoffice was told that no
details regarding plans were known, despite
the fact that adjacent properties were sold
and already vacated for the complex.
Vancouver Sun Approves
Of Alberta's Airer Law
VANCOUVER—An editorial published
in the Vancouver Sun July 7 declared: "The
Alberta government has provided the leadership
for British Columbia and other provinces
by granting municipalities what
amounts to zoning power to run restricted
movies off the screens of drive-in theatres.
"What Alberta is saying is that even in a
permissive society the individual has a right
not to be offended by entertainment to
which he is an involuntary witness.
"Where the screens of drive-in theatres
arc visible to the general public, this right
is violated when pictures are shown which
can give offense. It is not censorship to
order such theatres to either clean up their
shows or build a higher fence."
'Day in the Country' Is
Under Way in Toronto
TORONTO—"A Day in the Country" is
now before the cameras at the Kleinburg
Studios here, being produced by Quadrant
Films with a $200,000 investment provided
by the Canadian Film Development Corp.
Under the direction of John Trent, the film
will co-star Ernest Borgnine and Michael J.
Pollard.
Also in the cast are Louis Zorich, Vladimir
Valenta. Sue Petrie. Al Waxman, Ratch
Wallace, Ralph Endersby, Gary Reineke.
Mark Waller and Mollis McLaren, a 20-
year-old at this year's Shaw Festival at
N iagara-on-the-Lake.
The script is by Trent and his former
partner Robert Maxwell.
350-Seater Nearly Ready
NEW MII.FORD, CONN.—A late August
opening is planned for a 350-seat cinema
under construction in this western Connecticut
town. Restaurateur Walter Buell
will operate the theatre.
Standout Business Week in Winnipeg
Led by Bond Film and Paper Moon
WINNIPEG—Film theatre business rated
near all-time highs here, both on a weekly
at
and year-to-date basis. "Live and Let Die"
and "Paper Moon" were perhaps the actual
dollar leaders for the week, although newcomers
"Cahill, United States Marshal" and
"The Last of Sheila" qualified, too, for an
"excellent" rating, as did holdover "Scarecrow."
"Charlotte's Web" won a "very
good" first-week mark at the Garden City
and Grant Park, indications pointing to even
better business in weeks to come as word-ofmouth
advertising for the picture has time
to become effective.
Capitol The Last of Sheilo (V^'B] Excellent
Garden City, Grant Pork Charlotte's Web
(Astral) Very Good
Garrick Tom Sawyer (UA) Good
Garrick The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
3rd wk Very Good
Metropolitan Cahill, United States Marshal
Excellent
North Star Paper Moon (Para), 3rd wk. .Excellent
Odeon Live and Let Die (UA), 3rd wk Excellent
Park Godspell (Col), 3rd wk Very Good
Polo Park Scarecrow (WB), 3rd wk Excellent
'Live and Let Die' Calgary
Leader in Dual Booking
CALGARY—With only a half-dozen
genuine first-run films available to theatregoers,
it was good to see half of these films
attract "excellent" boxoffice results. "Live
and Let Die," "Sleuth" and "The Day of
the Jackal" all had the screen ingredients
that Calgary entertainment seekers seemed
to want.
Grand One, Grand Two ^Livc and Let Die (UA),
2nd wk Excellent
North Hill Cinerama—Scarecrow (WB), 2nd wk. .Fair
Palace Battle for the Planet of the Apes
(BVFD), 2nd wk Good
Palliser Square 2 Sleuth (BVFD), 8th wk. ..Excellent
Uptown 1 The Day of the Jackol (Univ),
3rd wk Excellent
Uptown 2 Emperor of the North (BVFD),
2nd
.Fair
"The Day of the lackal/ Three
Other Holdovers 'Excellent'
EDMONTON—Four "excellent"
grosses
out of a possible eight made the report week
a significant one for Edmonton exhibitors.
All of these top business marks were garnered
by holdover films — "Sleuth." "Live and
Let Die." "Scarecrow," and "The Day of
the Jackal."
Gorneau Sleuth (BVFD), 4th wk Excellent
Londonderry B, Strand Battle for the Plonet
of the Apes (BVFD), 2nd wk Good
Paramount The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para) ..Fair
Ploza 1—Trader Horn (MGM) Poor
Rialto—^Livc and Let Die (UA), 2nd wk Excellent
Towne Cinema—Scorecrow (WB), 2nd wk. ..Excellent
Varscona The Doy of the Jackal (Univ),
3rd wk Excellent
Westmount A Paper Moon (Para), 2nd wk. Excellent
'Jesus Christ Superstar' Best
Grossing Film in Vancouver
combination of
VANCOUVER—While a
beach weather and the opening of the annual
Sea Festival spelled doom to grosses at suburban
houses, a surprising number of very
good weekly totals were reported from the
mainstem. Leading the pack was "Jesus
Christ Superstar," third week at the Park,
closely followed by "Live and Let Die,"
third week at the Vogue, and "The Day of
the Jackal." fifth week. Downtown Theatre
— all of these three registering "excellent."
Copitol Poper Moon (Para), 3rd wk Very Good
Coronet—Oklahoma Crude (Col)
Average
Denman Place— Kid Blue (BVFD), 2nd wk Good
Downtown The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
5th wk Excellent
Fine Arts The Harrod Experiment (AFD),
2nd wk
Average
Park Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
3rd wk Excellent
Orpheum Cohill, United States Marshal
(WB)
Average
Stanley Scarecrow iWB) Very Good
Vogue-Live and Let Die 'UA), 3rd wk Excellent
Substantial Toronto Week
Paced by 'Last Tango' Mark
TORONTO—While "Last Tango in
Paris"
again set the pace and scored the week's
only "excellent" grossing results, nearly all
other films pJaying here rated either "very
good" or "good." The week's only new
picture, "The Hireling." claimed one of the
"good" marks in its York 2 debut.
Carlton Live and Let Die (UA), 3rd wk. . Good
Coronet, others— Bottle for the Planet of the
Apes (BVFD), 2nd wk Poor
Hollywood (North) Paper Moon (Para),
4th wk Very Good
Hyland The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
1
6th wk Good
Hyland 2 ^Tom Sawyer (UA), 2nd wk
Poor
Imperial 1 Emperor of the North (BVFD),
2nd wk Good
Imperial 2 The Neptune Factor (BVFD),
2nd wk
Good
Imperial 3 Shaft in Africa (MGM), 2nd wk. . . .Good
Imperial 4 The Harrod Experiment (AFD),
2nd wk Good
Imperial 5— Dillinger (Astral), 2nd wk Good
Imperial 6 The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para),
2nd wk Good
Towne Cinema Lost Tango in Paris (UA),
5th wk Excellent
University Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
2nd wk
Very Good
Uptown Scarecrow (WB), 2nd wk
Good
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Uptown 2 O Lucky Man (WB), 2nd wk. .
Good
Uptown 3 Walking Tall (AFD), 8th wk. .
Good
Yonge The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (MGM),
2nd wk
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York 40 Carats (Col), 2nd wk.
.Good
York 2—The Hireling (Col)
NFB's 'Balablok' Opens
In Seven NYC Theatres
MONTREAL—"Balablok," winner of
the prestigious Golden Palm award for best
short at this year's Cannes Film Festival,
opened in seven theatres in and around New
York City with the Norman Jewison production,
"Jesus Christ Superstar," Wednesday
(1).
Produced by the National Film Board of
Canada and directed by Bretislav Pojar, the
seven-minute cartoon, which takes a comic
look at the problems of human conflict,
currently is playing in theatres across Canada.
New Early Week Price
BRISTOL, CONN.—Centre Mall cinemas
I-IL operated by the Irwin Cohen
interests, announced a Monday-Tuesday
policy of 99 cents for all seats.
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TORONTO
piliii producer Ely Landau was in town to
explain the operation of the American
Film Theatre, which will move into more
than 500 movie houses on this continent this
fall. This series of quality films aims to
counteract some of the aspects that have
developed in the industry during recent
years. The series will be sold on a subscription
basis, with each of the eight motion
pictures shown for only two days for a total
of eight performances—and a new film released
each month. Here, the films will be
shown at the Westwood. Nortown. Towne
and Countrye. Fairview and Cedarbrae.
Subscriptions will be $28 for evening performances
or $20 for matinees. The series
will be launched October 29 and October
30 and the movies themselves will offer
alternate screen versions of classic and contemporary
plays.
The series includes: "A Delicate Balance,"
with Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield,
Kate Reid, Lee Remick, Joseph Cotten
and Betsy Blair co-starring in Tony
Richardson's film of the Edward Albee
play; "The Iceman Cometh." Eugene
O'Neill's four-hour play, directed for films
by John Frankenheimer. with a
cast including
Fredric March. Lee Marvin, Jeff
Bridges, Bradford Dillman and the late
Robert Ryan; "The Homecoming," Harold
Pinter's sinister comedy directed by Peter
Hall, with most of the original cast from
masterpiece, with Laurence Olivier directing
and taking the role of the doctor.
Ivan Reitnian's locally produced "Cannibal
Girls" could be the first English-language
Canadian feature to turn in a tidy
profit at the boxofficc. Leonard Bernstein,
vice-president and general manager of Premier
Operating, reported that it has done
record business at Ontario drive-ins, as well
as some U.S. drive-ins, even out-pacing "A
Clockwork Orange" and "Deliverance" at a
few locations.
The Canadian film industry was discussed
on "Summer Switchboard." the CBC Radio
Network's open-line show. Although the
program originated in Winnipeg, many in
this area got through to express their opinions,
including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's
Canadian general manager Ron Emilio.
MONTREAL
^he 2Sth anniversary of the Canadian Film
Awards (Palmares du Film Canadien)
will be celebrated this year in this city.
Public screenings of the
past year's productions
from all sectors of the Canadian cinema
industry will be held in the Chevalier
and Pierrot theatres October 8-12. An international
jury will be invited to judge the
entries and the awards presentation will be
held Friday evening. October 12. at the St.
Denis Theatre. The main office of the Canadian
Film Awards is located at 1594 St.
Denis St.. Montreal, and for the convenience
of those located outside of Quebec,
correspondents are based on Front Street
West. Toronto, and 1 195 Richards St.. Vancouver.
Co-chairmen for 1973 are Claude
Godbout of this city; Vic Crone, Toronto,
Mutual Productions discloses that it has
secured the services of director Roger Fournier
to direct a feature-length comedy written
by him under the title of "La Peau
D'Une Jeune Veuve." The script was done
with the collaboration of Dominique Michel
and Andre Dubois.
OTTAWA
Janet Gladish of New York, actress granddaughter
of BoxoFFiCE correspondent
W. M. Gladish. has been busy with Paramount
Pictures making "The Great Gatsby.
" a forthcoming release starring Mia
Farrow, having spent .some time on location
at Newport, R.I., for ballroom .sequences
in the elaborate Rosecliff Mansion
there. Miss Gladish recently toured the
U.S. with a Shakespearean company and
previously made her debut with a Canadian
production of A Street Car Named Desire."
The popular star of the Festival Canada
summer film series here is retired theatre
organist Horace Lapp, who some years ago
played night after night for silent features
at Famous Players units. Lapp has surfaced
once more to provide the accompaniment
for revivals which have been borrowed
from the Canadian Archives, including several
Mary Pickford classics. Lapp gets a
big hand when he appears at the organ of
the Astrolabe Theatre.
CALGARY
Qarney Regan, supervisor for Canadian
Theatres in Edmonton, and his family
are enjoying holidays at the present time.
Their plans include some time spent on the
coast visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor James of the Jubilee
Theatre in Valleyview were called here July
17 by the death of his brother-in-law. Sincere
condolences go to Trevor and the family
from his friends in the movie industry.
Charley Pride, star of stage, screen and
radio, appeared in the Corral here for a onenight
performance July 17. Assisting Charley
berta provincial government. The picture
was judged with other films from all over
North America in the category of public
service information. The film was produced
for the
Alberta government, bureau of public
affairs, by Ron Brown, producer-director;
Earl Peterson, additional direction: Jim
Vincent, writer: Gerry Wilson, editor: Jim
Tustian and Douglass .Allen, cameramen,
and Tommy Banks, music.
Gordon Guiry, branch manager. Astral
lilms. made a weekend business trip to
Vancouver . . . Alberta's own John Scoll
of Strathmore was in town to participate in
the Stampede. He worked three eventswild
cow milking, wild horse riding and the
chuck-wagon races as an outrider. John is a
stock contractor for movie productions as
well as a sluntman and double. He has been
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VANCOUVER
Cacco & Vanzetti," which was forced out
of the Varsity by the International
Film Festival, was moved over to the Dunbar,
while "Sleuth.'" which had enjoyed a
very big 13-week run at the Stanley, was
moved just a few blocks to the Ridge, where
it successfully bucked the heat for a "very
good" week. Elsewhere in the suburbs, except
for the Varsity's festival, business was
brutal, while the metropolitan beaches and
parks were jammed.
A. Mancinella has bought the Capitol.
Princeton, which had been operated by
three generations of the Towriss family
since the silent days. During this period,
starting with grandfather Al. the house has
been in continuous operation except for a
brief period during the depth of the 1930s
depression.
.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Dave Gilfillan is
away on annual holidays. leaving Bernice
McGill in charge Hislop of
Victoria Films left on a tour which will
include the badlands of eastern Oregon. On
his return he welcomes back son Mervyn.
who will take a psychiatric position on the
staff of our local institution for the retarded
at Woodlands. New Westminster.
Mike Radulovich of the Trail Drive-In
was in town and set up bookings through
Vi Hosford and Hosford Equipment until
the end of the season . manager
Gordon Guiry of IFD also was in town
for a day visiting local circuit heads and
independent booking and buying groups,
setting dates on the latest IFD releases.
After 14 years as the doorman at the
Vogue, Walter Overend decided to time his
retirement with the start of the latest lames
Bond film, "Live and Let Die." He just
couldn't face the mobs for another Bond
movie. A wise decision, as the picture turned
out to be a blockbuster!
Jeff Hislop, one of the apostles in "Jesus
Christ Superstar," which is doing near capacity
business at the Park, three weeks ago
noticed that the picture was to have its premiere
and, although tied up with rehearsals
of the "Dames at Sea" production at the
Cave, decided to catch the opening. He
was rewarded with two passes and a cab to
get him to the theatre on time.
The world's weirdest filmmaker, his press
agent claims, is a Chilean-Ukranian named
Alexandro Jodorowsky. His latest movies,
"El Topo" (The Mole) and "The Holy
Mountain." made in New York, are scheduled
for art house exposure in the fall,
CINERAMA IS IN
SHOW
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BUSINESS IN
HAWAII TOO.
When you come to Waiklki.
don't miss the famous
(^lljgjUijj^
riAWAiii ^°" '~'° Show. . at
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""^I'i'^j Cinerama's Reef Towers Hotel.
according to Odeon's Ron Keillor . . .
Scheduled for early lensing is "The Secret
Life of Christ Filmed by Himself." Alexandro
finds pornography "saintly" and sees
hamburgers as a "religious revelation." He
says. "The Big Mac is the perfect symbol of
God."
Al McGill, local manager of Victoria
Shipping, has a message for numismatists
here. The Canadian mint has issued a coin
commemorating the centenary of the
RCMP, with the obverse showing a Mountie
on a horse, complete with musical ride
lance. Comments horse player Al. "From
the value of the coin it is quite easy to
deduce that he is riding a 'quarterhorse.' "
Big bingo is back in the province. An
advertisement on the theatrical page offered
a $3,000 jackpot, with no limit to the calls,
and $300 individual pots. The event, to be
held in the Coquitlam Mall, is sponsored by
the Coquitlam Chamber of Commerce. Admission
is $3 per car. with two cards per
car. Additional cards were $1.
CALGARY
(Continued from page K-1)
involved in several pictures that were produced
in Canada, including "Little Big
Man," "Prime Cut," "The Naked Man" and
"Alien Thunder." Present plans for Scott
call for a Walt Disney picture, starring
Chief Dan George, that will be shot in the
Rockies. Just prior to coming here for the
Stampede. John had been "working transportation
to Florida" for "Papillon," the
new Steve McQueen-Dustin Hoffman film.
Headquarters for the livestock that Scott
is uses in the films his ranch at Strathmore,
about 30 miles east of this
city. Cattle liners
are used to transport the cattle and horses
to any required location in Canada. But
John is a Stampede enthusiast and reports,
"No matter where I go on these films. I
always try to get back for the Stampede. It
has to be the greatest rodeo in the world!"
And this city always is happy to have John
return.
The Klondike Cinema Theatre in Edmonton
got into the spirit of things during Klondike
Days and gave movie patrons a real
old-fashioned treat. Shown on the screen
were old silent movies with live "honkytonk"
piano accompaniment by Jerome
Martin. There were two performances each
day of the festival and they were shown just
prior to the regular evening shows.
Kdniontonians and Calgarians were treated
to a new type of horror show. Billed as
"Three Super Shock Shows Unlike Anything
You've Ever Seen," the performance
included several on-stage acts and varied in
each city. Shown in the Strand Theatre in
Edmonton lor the first time were "Dr. Evil
and His Terrors of the Unknown." Dr. Evil
was billed as "The Mad Monster Impersonator—
See (iirl's Head Chopped Off Right
Before Your Eyes; Monsters Grab Girls
From Audience! And, In Person, the Mummy—King
Kong Portrayals; Gorilla Grabs
Slave Girl! Living Dead Sit Ne.xt to You!
Free! Win a Real Dead Body to Take Home
With You. Plus Two Horror Movies!" And,
all of this had a family rating! Calgarians
were not given a chance to win a dead body
when the program played in the Palace
Theatre but their special treat was "Culebras
Vivas—Snakes Roam Theatre!" Young
people must have stronger nerves (or none)
these days to enjoy these programs and if
any parents take children to see such a program,
they deserve the nightmares the kids
take home with them.
Mickey Stevenson, general manager of
National General Pictures, flew into town
Thursday (5) from Regina. Sask. Accompanied
by his son, Stevenson, who flies his
own plane, he was here on a combined business-and-pleasure
jaunt. While in town, the
two took in some of the Stampede. Stevenson's
itinerary called for a stop in Lethbridge
and Vancouver before returning to Toronto
Artists' latest James Bond movie,
"Live and Let Die," opened here and in
Edmonton to near record business . . Tou-
.
timage, Edmonton's French Film Club, presented
"La Symphonic Pathetique" at the
auditorium of the College St. Jean Wednesday
(11). The film was produced in Great
Britain in 1970 by Ken Russell. Admission
was 30 cents to club members and $1.50
for nonmembers . Jessie Lynch of
Famous Players spent a two-week vacation
"taking it easy" at home.
Peggy May, who has revised for Paramount
Films for more than 40 years, had the
misfortune to fall and sustain severe injuries
to her right arm. Peggy was lawn-bowling
and slipped on the grass, falling on her right
arm and breaking it in two places between
the shoulder and elbow. Shoulder tendons
also were badly damaged. Peggy was taken
to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment. At
home now, she is wearing an exra-heavy
cast with instructions from the doctor to
walk as much as possible. Her many friends
wish her a speedy recovery and a quick
return to work.
Local movie houses have been chosen
participate in a unique experiment in film
presentations this coming fall. The Brentwood
and the Calgary Place Cinema 2 are
part of a national network of 3.5 theatres in
24 Canadian cities which will present the
American Film Theatre's subscription series
of eight films. The pictures will be premiered
on a monthly basis starting in October
and will be limited to two matinees and
two evening performances. The first engagement
will be October 29-30, with all scats
for all shows being guaranteed but not reserved.
The pictures will be based on successful
London and Broadway plays.
Landau, president of AFT. is producing
the films in collaboration with .^merican
Express Films and in association with Cine-
to
Ely .'\.
vision for rclca.sc in Canada. Now is the
time for all movie buffs and purists to incUule
all eight motion pictures in their "must
see" lisi .ind \o make plans accordingly.
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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
EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR TOM SAWYER'
United Artists' "Tom Sawyer" has been
the object of a great deal of attention of late,
on the national as well as the local front, as
the musical film adaption of Mark Twain's
classic novel continues to gain momentum
with multiple theatre bookings in cities
across the nation.
One month prior to the opening of the
picture at the Jackson Mall Cinema in
Jackson, Miss., manager Charles Comeaux
had a tape cut from the movie's original
soundtrack and played it over the theatre
sound system at all intermissions. An announcement
was made after every other
musical selection on the tape informing
patrons that "Tom Sawyer" would be coming
to the screen at the Jackson Mall Cinema
soon. Comeaux reports that the recording
resulted in numerous telephone inquiries
for more information on the engagement.
Place Mats Distributed Locally
Three weeks before playdate, Comeaux
arranged to have several thousand place
mats printed and distributed in a couple of
popular restaurants in the area. The place
mats provided diners with important playdate
information and individual profiles on
Johnny Whitaker, Celeste Holm and Jeff
East, stars of the film.
The idea of distributing "Tom Sawyer"
place mats in local restaurants for the
purpose of spreading favorable publicity on
the coming of the film to the area also
proved successful for manager Jules Courville
of the Center Cinema in Lafayette.
La. Courville's mats were decorated with
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As an ill-house display for his theatre's
campaign on behalf of "Tom Sawyer"
manager Charles Comeaux of the Jackson
Mall Cinema, Jackson, Miss., featured
a wooden raft with two mannequins
dressed like Tom and Huck Finn
(above) and a whitewashed fence with
playdate material (lower left). Jules
Courville of the Center Cinema, Lafayette,
La., sponsored a fence-painting
contest.
a picture of Tom, Huck and the River
Queen. The call letters of radio station
IxSMB were printed on the side of the
III. its. KSMB assisted the promotion in the
area by displaying four giant
l(i\20-inch pictures from the movie in its
siiidio.
In addition, for almost a month prior
to its opening, the station aired four
60-second spots daily plugging the film's
upcoming playdate at the Center Cinema.
"Tom Sawyer Fishing Rodeo"
I he song in the movie about living off
the fat of the land inspired Comeaux to
head straight for the Mississippi Fish and
Game Commission to solicit their assistance
in a promotional tie-in with the film. With
the help of Harry Nelson of radio station
WRBC. Comeaux laid the groundwork for
a "Tom Sawyer Fishing Rodeo." The rodeo
was held at Mississippi's famous Ross Harnett
Reservoir on the Saturday morning following
the Thursday opening of the film.
.\\\ the children participating in the fishing
rodeo were given a free McDonalds
hamburger or fish sandwich. Almost 100
kids from all over the area entered the
fishing rodeo, which was divided into five
.separate award categories: First Fish
Caught, Largest Fish Caught. Smallest Fish
Caught, Most Fish Caught according to
weight and Best Sportsmanship. Other
prizes included trophies, rods and reels,
a family pass to see "Tom Sawyer" at the
Jackson Mall Cinema and a free family
Continued on next page
BOXOFFICE Showmandiser :: August 6, 1973 94

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Cdiitilci clockwise, from upper right:
Jackson Mall manager Charles Comeaux
sponsored a "Tom Sawyer Look-
A-Like Contest." The winner received
a trip to Natchez, Miss., to meet Jeff
East, who played Hiick Finn in "Tom
Sawyer" and plays same and stars in
the forthcoming sequel, "Huckleberry
Finn." Comeaux also sponsored a fishing
rodeo, complete with prizes, and
made arrangements to have place mats
distributed in restaurants in the area.
'Tom Sawyer' —
Continued from preceding page
meal courtesy of McDonalds. The promotion
was further bolstered by nearly $600
worth of radio advertising from McDonalds
and WRBC.
With his Fishing Rodeo barely completed,
Comeaux turned his attention to the second
part of his campaign for the movie. Having
pre-arranged a free trip to Natchez, Miss.,
filming site for the follow-up to "Tom
Sawyer," "Huckleberry Finn," for the winner
of a "Tom Sawyer Look-A-Like Contest,"
Comeaux put together a 40x60-inch
poster announcing the rules and prizes
offered in the contest. The poster was displayed
in the lobby at the Jackson Mall
Cinema two weeks prior to the contest.
Comeaux drove to Natchez, which is only
100 miles from Jackson, to arrange for
the appearance of Jeff East, who played
Huck Finn in "Tom Sawyer" and stars in
the forthcoming sequel. Comeaux changed
the date on the contest, moving it up two
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days to July 4th to coincide with the appearance
of East. East was unable to appear
on the 4th. however, due to the death
of Arthur P. Jacobs, producer of both "Tom
Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn." This
didn't hamper Comeaux, though; he was
instrumental in having Mayor Russell C.
Davis issue a proclamation declaring July
4th as "Tom Sawyer Day" in Jackson.
People came from far and near to enter
the look-a-like contest. Comeaux reports
that upon registering the contestants he
found one as far away as Zachary. La.
The contest was held on the Mall at
the Jackson Mall Shopping Center. A platform
was set up on the Mall so the general
public could attend the judging. For a background.
Comeaux used half of a whitewashed
fence display which he had been
using in the lobby of the theatre. Even
though the Mall was officially closed for
the holiday, several hundred people gathered
for the contest, which consisted of some
34 entrants. TTie event was covered live
by radio station WRBC and filmed for later
use on one of the local TV stations.
The contestants were announced and a
brief statement was made on behalf of each.
The field was narrowed to 10, from which
the winner, a young lad by the name of
Chris Moore, was selected. The proclamation
was read and presented to the winning
entry by the daughter of one of the judges,
who appeared in the image of Becky
Thatcher, Tom Sawyer's girl friend.
As an in-theatre display, Comeaux had
a 14-foot whitewashed fence and a log raft
with two mannequins aboard dressed as Tom
Sawyer and Huck Finn. The display was
furnished free by a local lumber company
and the Woolco store located in the shopping
center.
The engagement for "Tom Sawyer" was
quite successful in Jackson, and Comeaux
has the grosses to prove it. "I floated to the
ife.v!?%
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bank each day with a broad smile on iii\
lace," Comeaux says.
— 95 BOXOFFICE Showmandiser :: August (i. 197.3

'Tom Sawyer'—
Continued from preceding page
Courville also sponsored a look-a-likc
contest at the Center Cinema on behalf ol
the film. Seven contestants participated in
the contest, all dressed like Tom Sawyer.
John Fletcher Hess, a barefoot, curly-haired
youngster, was chosen the winner by a
narrow margin. Hess will travel to Natchez
with his parents to meet Huckleberry Finn
(Jeff East) and have dinner with the stars
and crew.
A proclamation also was is,sued as Mayor
Kenny Bowen proclaimed July 3 as "Tom
Sawyer Day" in Lafayette.
A little less than a month prior to the
opening, Courville sponsored a fence painting
contest for children between the ages
of 6-12. Contributions for each section of
the fence were supplied by local lumber
and hardware concerns. The dealers purchased
spots on radio station KVOL to
advise contestants to register for the contest
at their stores. The paint, bnishes and
paint cans were provided for the contest
courtesy of a local paint store.
Excitement in Missouri
The playdate for "Tom Sawyer" also
stirred quite a bit of excitement in Salisbury,
Mo., a small town located less than
100 miles from Arrow Rock, Mo., where
the picture was filmed. Elmer Bills of Bills
Theatres in Salisbury reports that many people
from the Moberly area (just east of
Salisbury) had been to Arrow Rock to
ple from outside our trade territory," Bills
says. Bills jumped right into the campaign
by offering an advance screening two weeks
prior to playdate. Invitations were extended
to area ministers and their wives, newspaper
editors, city council members and the
Moberly chief of police. Bills reports the
screening was a big success with nearly 85
per cent of those invited attending.
Since there was no advertising budget,
as such, allocated for the picture. Bills contacted
the newspaper and radio station and
worked out a "Tom Sawyer Day" to coincide
with the day the picture opened. The
local newspaper and radio station sold advertising
to the local merchants. Newspaper
ads ranged from a quarter to a full page
in size and fell under the heading, "Tom
Sawyer Day Bargains."
Other events held in conjunction with
the opening festivities included watermelon
eating, frog jumping and fence painting contests
and a human wheel barrow race.
Prizes for each event were furnished by participating
merchants.
The picture was held over a fourth week
and did 25 per cent above average business
during its final week. The film posted a
300 per cent climb the first three weeks.
BOXOFFICE Showmandiser :: August 6, 1973
1% t^i j'j'if-jljii
Wtiiiict Hi(i\. spi'ii\,'icil (III c.\citing
inuvic sweepstakes to help promote its
tensely siispcnsefid whodunit, "The
Last of Sheila.- First prize was a 1973
Renault R-17 sports coupe. Other
prizes included cameras, projectors,
watches, and stereos. Winners were
determined hv drawing.
Manager Works Car Wash
Bally For WB's 'Scarecrow'
witness part of the filming. "In order for
Manager Joseph P. Garvey of the Holiday
Theatres in Cheektowaga, N.Y., work-
our theatre to get an early date for 'Tom
Sawyer,' we had to book it for three weeks,"
Bills said. Only a few pictures have ever
ed a tie-up with the Delta Sonic (car wash)
Corp. as part of a promotion for the presentation
of Warner Bros.' "Scarecrow" at the
played in the Moberly area for two weeks,
and on 90 per cent of those occasions, the
second week resulted in poor business."
Holiday 2.
"We realized that in order to play a
picture three weeks, we had to draw peo-
Signs like the one pictured above
pecired on the blower nozzles at nine
different car wa.^h locations in the
Cheektowaga, N.Y., area as part of a
publicity effort for the engagement of
"Scarecrow" at the Holiday 2 theatre.
Posters promoting the film were placed
on the blower nozzle in the car wash units.
I hese signs pass "right in front of you as
you pass through in your car," Garvey
explained. The corporation also displayed
one-sheets on the film.
In return for its cooperation in the promotion,
(iarvey gave the corporation :
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certain number of guest tickets to one of
the performances and arranged a sneak preview.
Garvey used posters in the main lobby
and screen advertising to help promote
interest in the picture. All the ads contained
a panel which declared that Pacino and
Hackman were possible owners of the ca.
wash system.
Three-Fold Karate Tie-Up
Executed by Iowa Manager
In lollowiny suit wilii the current karate
craze which has saturated motion picture
exhibition, manager Kurt Noack of the
Duck Creek Cinema I & II in Bettendorf,
Iowa, arranged for and executed a threefold
tie-up with a local school of judo and
karate for his theatre's playdate for "5
Fighters of Death."
Noack reports that the Quint-Cities
.School of Judo & Karate displayed posters
at the school preceding and during the engagement.
The school also provided karate
outfits for the entire theatre staff to wear
prior to and during the film's run.
An attractive young lady from the theatre
staff was dressed in one of these outfits
and handed out flyers at all high-traffic
shopping centers in the area two weeks
preceding the engagement.
Cards good for three free karate lessons
were provided by the school. These cards
were handed out along with the flyers by
the young lady from the staff. "You can
well imagine the surprise of the people being
confronted by an attractive young girl
dressed in a karate outfit handing out flyers
and giving away free karate lessons,"
Noack said.
One week prior to opening, the young
lady a visit to all paid disc jockeys, TV
personalities and newspaper columnists in
the area and invited them to be guests of
the management for a performance of the
film. These people also received three free
karate lessons.
Three weeks prior to the engagemenl.
over 1,000 flyers were distributed to college
campuses and youth hangouts in ih
area in an effort to stir up advance interest
in the film.
On opening night the Quint-Cities School
of Judo & Karate put on a demonstration
of judo and karate skills. The demonstration
was advertised via regular media and, according
to Noack, drew quite a crowd.
Wardrobe From 'Super Fly'
Won in New York Drawing
New York City radio station WBLS recently
held a drawing to give away a complete
men's wardrobe created by Blye International
Ltd. for the film "Super Fly
T.N.T." as part of an area radio promotion
initiated by Paramount Pictures.
The station promoted the drawing via
eight radio spots asking its listeners to
submit postcards with their name, address,
etc.. on it. The retail value of the "Super
Fly T.N.T." wardrobe offered in the contest
was reported to have been in the neighborhood
of $1,800.

BOXOFFICE
BAROMETER
This chart records the performance of current attractions in the opening week of their first runs in
cities the five 20 key checked. Pictures with fewer than engagements ore not listed. As new runs
are reported, ratings ore added and averages revised. Computation is in terms of percentage in
relation to normal grosses as determined by the theatre managers. With per cent
the figures ratings show the gross above or below that mark (Asterisk notes
*
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SI—Gener kudiences; PG— All
persons under 17 not adi
admitted. National Catholic Otti
Patronoge; A2— Unobjectionoble for Adults or Adolesce A3—Unob
Unobjcctionoble for Adults, with Reservations; B—Obji able
casting and Film Commission, Notional Council of Chur
CHART.
indicated by (b&w) for black & white. Motion Picture Assn IMPAAj ratings:
All ogcs odmitted (porentol guidoncc suggostodj; [R]— Restricted, with
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(92) ® C-D 20th-Fox 5-14-73 PG *
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(lOS) PoliL D ....TricontinenUI 3-19-73 ±
American Graffiti (110) C Univ 7-23-73 ++
4610 PG
45SSAnd Now the Screaming Starts!
(87) Ho CRC 5- 7-73 H A3 =t
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(113) D New Yorker 7-23-73
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Joy WDktrson. Mike Mosley
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PHTfie .Iimc. Dirk Passer
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Oeraldlne Chaplin, Per Oscarsson
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©How Did a Nice Girl Like You
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(part biw) Doc . 73
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Paulo Jose. Helena Ignez
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,\nn Nntile. Bnice Campbell
,. the object of his
desire. Rie Yokoyama, and Moichi Tanabe. the
fatherly president of a department store in whose
book department she presumably works and he plies
his trade. The young leads wind up performing
with Kara Juro and his Situation Players, a sort
of modern Kabuki troupe. Singer-guitarist Juro is
shown to good effect with a nonsensical song. A
Sozosha production, produced by Masayuki Nakajimi.
the film was made in 1968 and looks from the
standpoint of 1973 as a jimibled. overlong experiment
in cinema. A long interview on sexual matters,
by members of the cast, provides some insight.
En-Jlish titles.
Tadanori Yokoo, Rie Yokoyama, Moichi Tanabe,
Kei Sato, Kara Juro, The Situation Players.
Le Sex Shop
Peppercorn-Wormser 92 Minutes Rel, Aug. '73
Writer-director-star Claude Berri heads a polished
cast of French talent in a French-Italian-
West German co-production spoofing the pornography
business. In so doing, the comedy contains
enouffh nudity (some frontal* and simulated sex
to warrant an X. Some 13 minutes were cut from
the original running time, leaving anything explicit
to the imagination. Berri. a struggling book dealer.
's persuaded by old friend Jacques Martin to switch
to selling erotic books and materials. With success,
he meets dentist Jean-Pierre Marielle and wife
Nathalie Delon. a couple believing in complete
sexual freedom, Berri opens a sex club and initiates
a sex cruise on a yacht, then is closed by police.
Through it all, his wife Juliet Berto remains both
loval and subinissive. even to inventing an affair
with Marielle when Berri is unable to consummate
his relationship with Delon. Some art house patrons
may find it a bit strong, but for the liberal-minded
it's entertaining as well as erotic. Serge Gainsbourg
composed a lovely score. Produced by Renn Productions
Pi'oductions Artistes Associes 'P,E,A, Regina
Films in Eastman Color, Catherine Allegret. Simone
Signorefs daughter, portrays a redheaded prostitute,
while the Juliette Mills who appears as the
authoress is not the British actress. English titles.
Claude Berri, Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Marielle,
Nathalie Delon. Beatrice Romand,
T nrtc, Danish Melodrama
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Danish dialog.
English
titles
Danish Film Institute 101 Minutes Rel. May '73
Modern-day Copenhagen is the setting, a 16-yearo)d
runaway girl the central character in a com-
Dolling drama seeking to elude cru.shing emotional
liaumas. climaxed by a brutal illegal abortion. Per-
Millc Klovcdal is moving in the principal part. Franz
Krnst directed for La tenia Films. The script is by
Ernst and Charlotte Strandgaard, with touching
pliotographic effects by Peter Roos,
Pernille Klovedal. Frik Frederikseii,
Cecilie NordRroen,
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THE MACKINTOSH MAN PC- Su.p.nse Dra„,a
Warner Bros. (213) 105 Minutes Rel. Aug. '73
A mackintosh is another name for raincoat, but a
Mackintosh man is not a spy in a trenchcoat or raincoat. /
1
He is, however, an operative working undercover for a x|
i
man named Mackintosh Andrews i of British Intelligence.
As played by Paul Newman, he is first seen
as a criminal railroaded to prison and then helped to
escape. It develops that his imprisonment is merely a
device to smash an international ring, headed by respected
James Mason, which aids unsavory types in
breaking jail. Involved in the proceedings is pretty Dominique
Sanda, the model turned actress. A Newman-Foreman
Co. John Huston proauction. the suspenser reunites
star Newman and director Huston, following their "The
Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean." Screenplay by
Walter Hill is based on Desmond Bagley's novel "The
Freedom Trap" and was shot on location in London.
Ii-eland and on the island of Malta. Film is the type of
involved, yet audience-pleasing, spy thrillers of yesteryear,
part of the enjoyment derived from guessing for
which side the characters are really working. Lensing in
Panavision and Technicolor is slick.
Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry
Andrews, Ian Bannen, Michael Hordem.
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Heather
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and
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mackintosh
dealers.
FEATURE REVIEWS Story Synopsis; Exploitips; Adiines for Newspapers and Program
THE STOKY:
(Univ)
Strother Martin, famed ophiologist
i
snake expert)
concludes a mysterious sale to a circus freak show and
then drives to a nearby university, where he hires a new > •.
young assistant. Dirk Benedict. Benedict has an affair *" ''"
with Martin's daughter < Menzies ) also takes
regular injections of King Cobra venom for immunization
purposes. The sheriff gets curious about the whereabouts
of Martin's former young assistant. A bully-type athlete
is killed by a snake bite in his shower. A university professor
gets completely consumed by a large boa. The
young couple go to the Snake Man exhibit at the circus,
and recognize Benedict's predecessor. They then realize
what has been going on, but it is too late, as Benedict
changes into a reptile. Martin gets careless with a King
Cobra and is fatally bitten.
EXPLOITIPS:
Contact local science clubs. Have a display of pictures
of snakes in the lobby. Use television and radio spot ads.
CATCHLINES:
Once This Motion Picture Sinks Its Pangs Into You,
You'll Never Be the Same Again . . . Don't Say It, Hiss
THE STORY:
"The Boy Who Cried Werewolf" (Univ)
A werewolf attacks Kerwin Mathews, as he and his
12-year-old son, Scott Sealey, arrive at their mountain
cabin. He strikes the creatm'e with his walking stick,
causing it to fall down an enbankment. He and his son
look down, and are stunned to see a man impaled on a
post. The local sheriff can't identify the dead man and
lists his death as accidental. Sealey, already traumatized
by his parents' divorce, gets so upset that he must resiune
seeing his psychiatrist. Mathews wreaks much havoc
whenever he tm-ns into a werewolf. The estranged wife,
Elaine Devry, goes with them on their next mountain
trip. She soon realizes her son was right about his werewolf
story. A posse corners Mathews and shoots him.
He falls backwards on a wooden cross which pierces his
chest. Sealey had tried in vain to save his father and in
doing so accidentally got bit by him.
EXPLOITIPS:
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CATCHLINES:
Possible in This Day and Age? . . . Those Who Didn't
Believe ARE DEAD! . and Werewolves on a
Thi-ill,
Twin Bill.
THE STORY: "Playtime" (Continental)
The further adventures of Monsieur Hulot Uacques
Tatu are highlighted in this spoof of modern appliances
and American tourism. Tati uses noise to a prominent
degree since the dialog—largely in English, with some
french—is kept to a minimum. The film opens in a hospital,
which is actually an airport. With his ever-present
umbrella and air of bewilderment, the mild-mannered
Frenchman attempts to keep a business appointment.
The completely automated office building provides unseen
pitfalls. Hulot wanders into a home furnishings show
lor fui-ther entanglements. Barbara Dennek, one of a
group of American lady tourists, tries to take snapshots
of the colorful people of Paris. She, Hulot, the tourists
and a large group of night clubbers attend the opening
of a not-quite-completed spot, where small disasters turn
into large ones. The wiring is faulty, the waiters are confased
and the ceiling begins falling. An American starts
nis own party, to add to the confusion. Hulot gives the
S'f''
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tXFLOITIPS
Contact home fmnishing outlets and dealers of leisuretime
equipment for tie-ins. Play up the Tati-Hulot name
ly score and the scenic views of Paris
r.-.fNES:
•;ng the World's Funniest Motion Picture ,iioi
. .
'^-'d It. Keaton Had It. Lloyd Had It. Langdon
Now >"'i^
Jacques Tati Has It All to Himself
i i
THE STORY:
"The Mackintosh Man" (WB)
In London, Paul Newman is briefed on the advantages
of sending diamonds through the mail, by importer
Harry Andrews, who then instructs him on the fui-ther
advantages of robbing same. Andrews' secretary Domi-
Ap nique Sanda receives the loot from Newman, who is then
„ arrested and sentenced to 20 years in Chelmsford Prison.
Later, inmate Nigel Patrick arranges for Newman and
Communist Ian Bannen to escape. The elaborate arrangements
include a sanitarium run by Michael Hordern in
Ii-eland, where Newman and Bannen are hidden. Andrews,
actually with British Intelligence, informs Sir
James Mason, a respected member of Parliament, of
part of his plot, as per plan. Newman is working with
Andrews to expose the international ring—headed by
Mason— which effects the release of valuable prisoners.
Exposed, Newman is beaten but overpowers his captors
and escapes. Andrews is run down and Sanda reveals to
Newman that she's Andi'ews' daughter. Realizing that
Bannen is on Mason's yacht. Newman asks for help from
the Maltese police. With Andrews dead, Newman is persuaded
to release Mason and Bannen. Sanda kills the two.
EXPLOITIPS:
Tie in with raincoat Play up
the Irish, England and Maltese locales and suspense.
CATCHLINES:
Only Mackintosh Can Save Him Now—And Mackintosh
Is Dead . He Is He's Not What You Think.
THE STORY: "Maurie" (NGP)
A true story, "Maurie" stars Bernie Casey as black
basketball star Mam-ice Stokes and Bo Svenson as teammate
Jack Twyman, of the Cincinnati Royals. For more
than ten years, Twyman saw that Stokes received the
best therapy possible as the latter struggled to overcome
the effects of a crippling stroke. The stroke results from
a head injury on the com't and Casey is able to communicate
at first only by blinking his eyes. With complete
devotion, and the blessings of his wife Stephanie
Edwards and Casey's parents Bill Walker and Maidie
Norman, Svenson becomes his friend's legal guardian
and continually raises money to pay for his care. Casey
gradually recovers partial use of his limbs and learns
how to speak again. Girl friend Janet MacLachlan becomes
a regular visitor, although Casey tries to get
her interested in other men. When Svenson retires, he
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asks Casey to appear with him on the final night at
Cincinnati Garden. Just as Svenson becomes a sports
commentator, Casey is satisfied with his friend's new
success and dies.
EXPLOITIPS:
Play up the G rating and the fact that here at last
is good family entertainment. Arrange tieins with local
basketball teams, professional and otherwise.
CATCHLINES:
A Ti-ue Story . Incredible Relationsliip Between
Two Men, Teammates in Every Sense of the Word.
THE STORY: "I Could Never Have Sex" (Cinema 5)
Two couples rent a summer house at Martha's 'Vineyard,
Mass., from realtor Paul Dooley. Industrial designer
Carmine Caridi and wife Cynthia Harris have been wed
11 months, while chemist Andrew Duncan and spouse
Lynne Lipton are long married. The four are intrigued
by a liberated couple, Gail and Martin Stayden, who
take Tuesday nights off with a different sex partner.
Caridi and Lipton engage in "kitchen kidding"
and hugging
i kissing at a party i, which party guest Dan Greenburg
advocates. During a game of strip hide-and-goseek,
Harris is about to bare all when Caridi attempts
to make love to Lipton. Rebuffed, Caridi makes things
unpleasant for everyone. Finally consenting, Lipton indulges
in a romantic interlude with Caridi. Before they
can make love, their mates return and Dmican insists
on having relations with Harris to teach them a lesson.
The arrival of the unwanted Staydens reunites the four.
EXPLOITIPS:
Stress that this is not an X-rated sex comedy, but
rather a funny spoof on today's society. Tie in with" travel
agents and contact clubs and organizations catering to
young marrieds and/ or swinging singles.
CATCHLINES:
What Happens When Two Couples Share a Summer
House . Movie That Introduces Tuesday Nights
Off, Kitchen Kidding and Making Out With Your Best
Friend's Wife.
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AUGUST 13, 1973
Vol. 103 No, 18
ONCE
A CRUCIAL SITUATION
again, that hardy perennial,
the Minimum Wage Bill, is atJding
to the problems of this and all other businesses.
In the main, its provisions are
designed to increase the pay scales of
low-wage earners, which might be fair
enough—if it had no "hidden" after-effects
resulting, largely, in widespread unemployment
among the youth of the
land. This would create an untenable
condition adversely affecting all businesses,
especially where youth-training,
partime jobs, such as ushering, tickettaking,
cashiering and concessions work
are involved.
There never has been a departmental
or "craft" wage-scale increase that did
not move upward and across the boards.
Thus, the danger seen in such a bill as
has been voted by the Congress this past
week and now is awaiting the action by
President Nixon.
There must be a reason why, in the
past, such wage bills have been held in
check. And there may be even more reason
now than ever before—in the light
of imminent inflationary dangers.
The leading editorial in The Kansas
City Star of August 7, titled "How to
Raise Minimum Wages With Minimum
Risk?," the following exemplary anaysis
of the situation was presented:
One of Pi-esi(ient Nixon's most difficult houi's
of decision will come after the congressional recess
when a bill raising the federal minimum
wage lands on his desk. It was passed by Congress
last week but the leadership has decided
to hold it until the lawmakers retmn in early
September, thus avoiding the possibility of a
pocket veto that Congress would have no opportunity
to override.
Part of the President's problem may lie in the
advice he is likely to get from one of his own
people. From the cabinet official most intimately
involved, in fact. In the Senate, a strange
thing happened on the way to a final vote:
While Republican opponents were openly predicting
(or thi-eateningi a veto. Peter J. Brennan
secretary of labor, was indicating that he
would ui-ge the President to sign the bill.
If Brennan follows through on that pledge, a
veto would not help his position in the cabinet or
his acceptance in the ranks of labor, even as a
former labor official.
There is. however, a greater difficulty for the
President. It lies in the timing of this bill, coming
as it does in the early hours of Phase 4,
when inflation is still at ground-center of public
attention. Undoubtedly any such measure holds
the implication of added inflationary pressure.
Not so much because the millions affected, in
their extra spending, would add fuel to the fire,
but largely because of the psychology of the situation
as other wage demands are presented.
Historically, a minimum wages, and in a period
in which most union leaders have kept their demands
reasonably close to the guidelines, the
mere existence of a new minimum could have
an upward-pushing effect.
Yet it is difficult to be against an increase in
the minimum wage which was last raised in
1966. It stands, for those covered, at $1.60 an
hour (which adds up. on the basis of full-time
employment, to $3,328 a year, well below the
poverty level for an m-ban family of foun. The
floor, in short, is pitifully low. Under the bill to
go to the White House, the minimum would go
to $2.20 an hour by next June 30. The initial increase,
to $2, would come two months after final
approval. Eventually, the bill would extend coverage
to some 8 million additional workers.
The President would prefer a slower timetable
for raising the minimum. But his major objection
may center on the failure of the bill to provide
a special wage floor for teen-age workers.
At first glance, that seems to be a rather harsh
putdown of youth. Yet that is not the intention
at all. Presently there are more young men and
women in the work force than ever before. Few
of them are the sole support of families. Most of
them need work, however. But teen-age unemployment
already exceeds 13 per cent. Thus there
is some logic in the argument that a special
minimum for those 18 and below would create
more jobs for an important sector of the population.
Thus, as we see them, some of the elements
of the presidential dilemma. And all things considered,
a veto seems likely, in part because of
the reading provided by the House vote, which
was well short of the margin needed to override.
What bothers us, then, is the prospect that the
matter will simply be dropped there. (That happened
last year when each house passed a different
version of a minimum wage bill and could
not agree on a compromise. The result: No bill.)
For indisputably the present minimmn is obsolete
and ought to be increased.
It ought to be increased now.
Thus we would hope that House and Senate
alike, if there is a veto, would go back to the
drawing board, and that reasonable men and
women, in this session, will produce an acceptable
new minimum wage bill. The goal is to serve
the interests of those at the lowest levels of pay
in the working force, while avoiding in so far as
possible sharply increased inflationary pressures
and the threat of greater unemployment, particularly
among the working teenagers.
IN THE INTEREST OF THIS AND
ALL OTHER BUSINESSES, WE URGE
EVERY EXHIBITOR AND ALL OTHER
MEMBERS OF THIS INDUSTRY. TO
WRITE TO PRESIDENT NIXON ASK-
ING THAT HE VETO THE MINIMUM
WAGE BILL. DON'T DELAY—DO IT
NOW!
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To Honor Ted Ashley
As 'Pioneer of Year'
NEW YORK—Ted Ashley, chairman of
ihe board and chief executive officer of
Warner Bros., Inc.,
will be honored by
, -^«r. rag^^
^tjkf^ JJHJI
the Motion Picture
Pioneers Foundation
with presentation of
the 1973 "Pioneer of
the Year" Award, it
was announced by
Salah M. Hassanein,
president of the film
industry organization.
Ted Ashley J^e
time and place
for the annual event
will be announced later.
In making the announcement, the Pioneers
president paid tribute to Ashley as
"one of the most vigorous and productive
figures in contemporary film entertainment
—a man who has served the industry and
its membership with distinction and dedication."
Ashley first assumed his duties with
Warner Bros, in 1969, following a remarkable
career in other aspects of show business.
Only a year ago, he was named chairman
of the executive committee of Warner
Communications, Inc., a position he holds
along with his Warner Bros, chairmanship.
He started his theatrical career as a 16-
year-old office boy in the William Morris
Agency. By the age of 20, he was a fullfledged
agent, following which he opened
his personal management firm. Three years
later he formed the talent agency which
became the Ashley Famous Agency, with
clients around the world involved in all
phases of entertainment.
Ashley makes his office at the Warner
Bros., Inc. headquarters at the Burbank
Studio in California.
NATO to Report Progress
Of New Drive-In Screen
NFW YORK— Further progress on the
development of a drive-in theatre screen,
which will prevent the film image from
being seen outside the drive-in premises,
will be disclosed during the annual convention
of the National Ass'n of Theatre
Owners. The exhibitors' conclave will be
held September 17-20 at the Hilton Hotel
in San Francisco.
Guidance of the .special screen project
has been the responsibility of NATO's drivein
theatres committee, headed by Robert
W. .Selig. On Wednesday, September 19,
Ihe committee will hold an open meeting.
Inhibitors will be informed about the current
status of the "containment screen" program.
Among those addressing the session will
be Wilton R. Holm, executive director of
he Research Center of the Association of
ofion Picture and Television Producers;
I" '"ahos, chief scientist at the center,
A. Pichel, president of Pichel
Rob Cohen Is Appointed
Motown V-P, Creative
HOLLYWOOD— Rob Cohen, formerly
director of TV films for 20th Century-Fox,
has been chosen as vice-president, creative,
for Motown Industries' motion picture division,
it was announced by Berry Gordy,
chairman and president.
In disclosing the appointment, Gordy
said, "What we want are fresh, new approaches
with the broadest possible appeal
to the largest potential audience and everything
we do will emphasize the same three
qualities 'Lady Sings the Blues' did—creativity,
taste and class. Cohen is just the man
to head our creative motion picture operation
to implement this philosophy."
Cohen will be in total charge of creative
development of new properties to be brought
to the screen by Motown and will work
directly with Gordy. He reports administratively
to Jack Ballard, vice-president.
"We are going aggressively after the
best ideas and properties, domestically and
internationally," he said, "and we do not
intend to be hamstrung by any preconceived
notions of the past."
Cohen indicated that in less than several
weeks after he assumes his new position,
he will announce the launching of new
motion picture vehicles for Diana Ross,
Billy Dee Williams and perhaps others not
currently in the Motown field. He steps into
his new post on the heels of Motown's first
feature-film effort, the highly acclaimed
"Lady Sings the Blues," in which Diana
Ross starred in her motion picture debut
and for which she received an Academy
Award nomination as Best Actress.
Name Jack Easton to Head
ABC Entertainment Center
NEW YORK—Jack Easton has been
named vice-president in charge of the ABC
Entertainment Center in Los Angeles' Century
City, it has been announced by I. Martin
Pompadur, vice-president of ABC, Inc.
Easton, who reports directly to Pompadur,
succeeds Paul Levin, retiring on Oct. 1 as
executive director of the center to become
a real estate consultant.
Easton served as director of Ihe International
Rapid Transit Seminar at the Los
Angeles Convention Center and as a private
business consultant during 1973. Last year,
he was communications director for the
California Committee to Re-elect the President,
following five years with the Aluminum
Co. of America. In 1966, he worked
for three Swedish advertising firms, lecturing
their staffs on commercial radio and
television in the United States.
A Los Angeles native, Easton worked as
a child actor from age 11 until he enrolled
in college. He performed for movies, the
stage, TV and radio, working for two years
on live television on "Matinee Theatre"
and appearing in such series as "Wagon
Train," "Bonanza," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents"
and "My Three Sons." He also aciei.1
in the film "Blue Denim" (1959).
Pleskow Is Honored
At Trade Reception
HOLLYWOOD — Eric Pleskow, newly
elected president of United Artists, was the
guest of honor at a reception Monday night
(6), hosted by outgoing UA president
David Picker and chairman of the board
Arthur B. Krim. Approximately 400 industryites
were present for the event held
at Chasen's.
Among those attending were Universal's
Lew Wasserman and Mrs. Wasserman; attorney
Paul Ziffren and Mrs. Ziffren;
attorney Deane Johnson and Mrs. Johnson;
Dennis C. Stanfill, chairman of the board,
20th Century-Fox; James T. Aubrey jr.,
president and chief executive officer, Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer; Richard Zanuck; producer
Frank McCarthy, and numerous other entertainment
world personalities.
Picker, who is entering independent production,
looking at the array of guests,
jokingly told Pleskow, "We've invited some
400 of your classiest people. And one bomb
in the right place could destroy the industry."
Theatremen seen at the notable event
included Bill and Jerry Foreman and Ted
Minsky of Pacific Theatres; John Krier,
George Aurelius and P. Harvey Garland of
ABC Theatres; Arnold Chartin, American
Multi Cinema; Everett Sharp, Bill Oldknow
and Charles Skouras jr. of Sero Amusement
Co.; Ray Syufy and Jim Cargyle of Syufy
Enterprises; Ted Mann and Dan Poller of
Mann Theatres; Mike Forman and Bert
Pirosh, Pacific Theatres; Bob Naify, Jim
Pierson and Roy Evans, United Artists Theatres,
and Art Silber, General Cinema Corp.
Pleskow, who joined United Artists 22
years ago, will take office in October.
Samuel Gelfman Is V-P
Of AEC Film Production
NEW YORK— Martin Bregman, chairman
of Artists Entertainment Complex, has
announced the appointment of Samuel W.
Gelfman as vice-president of motion picture
production for the company.
Bregman, who is currently producing
"Serpico" as an AEC presentation for Paramount
release, said AEC is planning a
multi-picture program of development,
acquisition and production for 1974-75 to
be announced early this fall.
Most recently, Gelfman served as vicepresident
of programing and production for
Cartridge Television, Inc., and previously
was with United Artists Corp. as assistant
to the president and eastern production
executive.
ABC Declares Dividend
NEW YORK- Ihc hoard oS directors of
American Broadcasting Cos. has declared
the third quarterly dividend of 16 cents per
share on the corporation's outstanding stock.
payable .September 15 to holders of record
August 17. 1973.
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Peter Bart and Paramount
Sign Producing Contract
NEW YORK— Peler B.irt h.is been signed
to a long-term exclusive producing contract
with Paramount Pictures, it was announced
by Robert Evans, executive vice-president
in charge of worldwide production. Under
his new contract Bart, who presently is
vice-president for production, will develop
and produce several major motion pictures
for Paramount.
In announcing the new deal, Evans stated:
"During his eight years at Paramount,
Peter Bart has been a key creative force
at
the studio and has made many important
contributions to the company and to its
films. For some time now, however, he
has expressed a desire to focus his energies
on developing and producing specific films
rather than working on his broad range of
front office duties. Frank Yablans and 1
both feel that though we value him in his
present position, Bart should be rewarded
for his accomplishments and given the opportunity
to expand his creative horizons
through his new multifaceted production
deal."
Bart will continue to function in his
present capacity until his successor has
been appointed, Evans added.
Cine-Fund, Inc. Schedules
Three Releases Shortly
HOLLYWOOD—Lee Garmes, president
of Cine-Fund, Inc. stated three films in post
and pre-production, "The Doomsday Machine,"
a sci-fi picture; "One Million Years
Later'" and "Sisters of Death," shortly will
go into release.
S. Lee Lieb, executive vice-president in
charge of production, says the firm has
three more films scheduled and made an
announcement of the company's officers.
E. Buddy Wallerstein is vice-president and
controller, and James Lewis and Charles A.
Owen III are directors. Lieb is a native of
Hollywood and moved over to production
after gaining experience in banking and finance.
He said the firm will finance totally
the six productions, though some of the
initial films were partially financed.
He explained that when films are partly
completed, he sells foreign rights with
money in advance. Felix De Vidas represents
the firm in Europe and Carlos Ibarra
handles Latin-American markets.
Filmaco Festival Entry
Set for Release in NY
NEW YORK—Filmaco has entered the
Czechoslovakian film "Oil Lamps" in the
Atlanta Film Festival. Directed by Juraj
Herz. the story of a liberated spinster circa
1900 will be released in New York in October.
The first feature released by the company,
"Prison Guard," is now available
for bookings. The distribution company
has announced the establishment of subdistribution
offices across the country.
Filmaco's upcoming release schedule includes:
"On the Comet," a children's science-fiction
film from a Jules Verne novel.
for fall release; "My 365 Lovers," a comedy
with music based on the rise of courtesan
Josefine Mutzenbacher from rags to riches;
"Bloody Ceremonies," a horror film starring
Lucia Bose and Ewa ("Candy") Aulin;
"Dr. Jekyll and the Wolf man, 1973," horror
drama: "Four Murders Are Enough, Godfather,"
gangster comedy for late fall, and
"A Diamond Triangle," love story about a
symphony orchestra conductor and his infatuation
for the daughter of his mistress.
One of Filmaco's major films will be
"Dreyfuss Connection," premiering in New
York later in the fall. Based on a short
story by famed European writer Karel
Capek, the film was inspired by the Dreyfuss
and Zola case and was directed by
George Weiss.
'Siddhartha' Openings Set
In Over 100 College Towns
NEW YORK—Columbia Pictures' "Siddhartha,"
the film by Conrad Rooks, will
open September 19 in more than 100 college
and university towns in the first such
saturation booking in the company's history.
The openings are being timed to coincide
with the return of hundreds of thousands
of students to their respective schools
following the summer vacation. They mark
the first scheduled dates following the phenomenally
successful New York premiere
engagement.
Research by Columbia Pictures revealed
that the major markets in the case of
"Siddhartha" were not only in key metropolitan
areas, but in areas of major college
enrollments. The book, by Nobel Prizewinner
Hermann Hesse, has seen a major
resurgence in colleges and high schools and
is on most campus bookshelves as required
reading in several university courses.
United Artists Is Victor
In Two 'Tango' Cases
NEW YORK— United Artists has won
two of its three current litigations on
in
behalf of the company's X-rated "Last
Tango in Paris" while decision in a third
court is being awaited.
In Albany two weeks ago District Attorney
Arnold W. Proskin said he would
not prosecute after Albany County Judge
John J. Clyne wrote him that "in my judgment,
the film does not present sufficient
grounds to prosecute, based on probable
cause."
After a three-judge federal panel declined
to rule on the constitutionality of the New
York State obscenity law. Judge Clinc. who
screened the picture Friday (3), was asked
by UA to view "Tango." Thus, in effect,
the case was settled out of court.
In Niagara Falls, after efforts were made
to halt "Tango," the film is continuing its
run at the Jerry Lewis Cinema.
In Oklahoma City, UA is taking action
before a U.S. court panel of three circuit
magistrates and two district judges. Showing
of the film was stopped at the Plaza
Cinema there.
Miami Area Craftsmen
Form Production Firm
MI.'X.'VII— Union .Artists Productions has
been founded here by Jack McGowan, a
Miami cameraman, who claims it now is
possible to produce a $350,000 movie for
less than $100,000 in cash.
John Huddy, Miami Herald entertainment
editor, reports that McGowan isn't
just talking for effect, cither. McGowan's
new production company recently raised
$240,000 and is now in the preproduction
stages for a low-budget film that will be
Union Artists' first venture, a picture titled
"The Artists and Models Ball." Most of the
filming will take place aboard the Emerald
Seas cruise ship during its September 14
Bahamian cruise.
"We are going to use this film as documentary
proof of what can be accomplished
in film production in Florida," McGowan
told Huddy. "Not only do we have plenty
of artists and technicians in Florida, we
have the best. Most of us are always working
for major companies everyplace but
where we live. We want producers to come
to Florida to make their pictures."
Members of Union Artists Productions
are Miami film craftsmen and technicians,
the "behind-the-scenes" trade people who
are often overlooked but who make the film
possible—cameramen, stagehands, electricians,
costume people and teamsters. Under
terms of Union Artists' organization, these
vital technicians are willing to work for
union scale and then reinvest their salaries
in the film under production.
Huddy commented that while some of
McGowan's contentions fall into the category
of show business "hypo" (heavy-handed
promotion), the idea is certainly an
is original If one. the arithmetic accurate
(a $350,000 budget film made for under
$100,000 cash), then it may not matter
whether south Florida actually has the best
film craftsmen at
the present time.
At those rates. Huddy declared, the
craftsmen around here will get so much
practice in the coming year that they'll
become the best available—which could be
the real strength behind the concept.
NATO Names Matthau
Male Star of the Year
NEW YORK—Walter Matthau has been
designated male "Star of the Year" by the
National Ass'n of Theatre Owners. The
announcement was made by Roy B. White,
president of the organization representing
mo.st of the 14,500 film theatres of the
United States.
Matthau plays a prison-wise small town
bank robber in his latest film, "Charley
Varrick," to be released by Universal Pictures.
The theatre owner group will honor
him at its annual convention, to be held
.September 17-20 at the Hilton Hotel. San
Francisco.
On Thursday evening. .September 20. the
performer will receive a trophy emblematic
of his selection at the President's Banquet.
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Obscenity Guidelines Are
Issued in Mich. County
DETROIT— If a book or movie tries to
turn you on, it may be in legal trouble,
according to L. Brooks Patterson. Oakland
County prosecutor. The official, in his new
guidelines for the county's adult entertainment
industry, used more technical terms.
He defined "hard-core" pornography as "the
graphic description or depiction of erotic
behavior designed or intended to stimulate
sexual excitement."
Prosecutor Patterson vowed that he has
no intention of becoming a "countywide art
critic or censor." Yet, he declared that he
would prosecute businessmen who do not
follow his guidelines after one warning. He
indicated that no plans exist for action
against magazines such as Playboy, films
such as "Last Tango in Paris" or even books
like "Ulysses," which are considered serious
attempts at art, even though they could be
sexually arousing.
Getting down to specifics, Patterson said,
"We mainly are concerned with the depiction
of acts such as intercourse, fellatio,
cunnilingus, sodomy and masturbation."
The guidelines were established, Patterson
pointed out, to assist adult entertainment
businessmen in avoiding arrest and prosecution
under the June 21 U.S. Supreme Court
decision. He warned dealers that the sign
"adults only" no longer will provide protection
as it did under previous court rulings.
Legal scholars have voiced the opinion that
Michigan pornography laws are not specific
enough to meet the test provided for in the
high court's recent ruling.
Columnist Says SC Ruling
Has Created a 'Bad Law'
PITTSBURGH— Ernest Cuneo, columnist
for the Pittsburgh Press, July 29 declared
"the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, in
effect, that local law may decide what is
pornographic and what is not. This is bad
law but it raises the interesting question
of whether bad law is better than no law
at
all."
Cuneo continued, in part: "Actually, the
difficulty of the law is that it must define
what can only be identified by recognition
. . . Not all assume that pornographic stuff
should be barred. But if it is conceived that
there should be home standards of prohibition,
they are going to be met more by
recognition findings than by legal definition.
"That question is complicated by what
is meant by 'community level.' Community
levels vary. A Virginia sheriff, acting under
the purported new powers at local levels,
promptly confiscated all copies of Playboy
which displayed an unusually postured
female nude. Such a seizure is absurd.
There is nothing intrinsically pornographic
about the human body and if 'community
standards' are to forbid pictures of the
^inman body, we are well on the way back
H. 1^. Mencken's 'Boobus Americanus.'
- can be pretty absurd. The great
Georgia, for example, once ruled
r-s of Rubens' paintings could be
exhibited in its sovereign territory only if
the male figures were draped with bathing
trunks. This is enough to cause the great
painter to rise from his grave in wrath.
"The late Postmaster General Frank
Walker, a spendid fellow, once added to
the gaiety of nations by attempting to bar
a magazine from the mails because of those
most innocuous and really attractive Vargasgirl
paintings. Counsel for the defense called
to the stand Dr. Alfred Frankfurter, foremost
critic and publisher of Art News. Dr.
Frankfurter testified he regarded the Vargas
creations as less than great art but nothing
offensive, let alone pornographic.
"The government prosecutor, wheeling on
Dr. Frankfurter, produced a copy of Art
News, with a nude on its cover, and asked
if he were the publisher. Dr. Frankfurter
answered that he was and added that the
reason the nude was on the cover was that
it was the central exhibition of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art that month. The
government prosecutor thundered, 'What
would you have me say if my ten-yearold
son asked me if his mother looked like
that'?' Answered mild Dr. Frankfurter, "Why
sir, for your sake, I hope she does.' The
case was dismissed but not without enormous
expense to the publisher.
"Of course, the 'Deep Throats' are pornographic
and a blot on our civilization. But
so are the hundreds of crimes enacted on
TV before minors. Perhaps the sorting job
ought to be assigned to the Library of
Congress or the humanities or arts foundations,
capable of rendering national decisions
based on national community's
a
standards."
Indiana Prosecutor Feels
SC Ruling Is Miscontrued
BLOOMINGTON. IND.—Unlike many
of his peers in Indiana, Monroe County
Prosecutor Greg Carter does not believe the
U.S. Supreme Court ruling has given officials
license to raid, seize and force the
closing of film houses and adult book
stores. He believes that a fairly liberal community
has developed in Bloominglon, county
seat and the home of Indiana University,
and that local community standards "are
liberal, with emphasis on noncensorship."
"My interpretation of the law is that prior
adversary hearings are needed," said Carter.
"I don't think the U.S. Supreme Court contemplated
the grabbing of reels of 'Carnal
Knowledge' and issues of Playboy Magazine."
He said only a few complaints have been
received from residents about pornography,
with most of them appearing to be form
letters provided to individuals by the Citizens
for Decent Literature group.
Carter predicted that overzealous and unconstitutional
actions by some communities
eventually may force the U.S. Supreme
Court to define standards of morality further
and that eventually the high court will
have to review other standards than sex,
including those of violence, in films and
books.
Court Rules N] Obscenity
Low Is Unconstitutional
PASSAIC, N.J.—A three-judge federal
panel again has knocked down New Jersey's
anii-obscenity law as unconstitutional because
of its broadness. The 2-1 ruling also
issued an injunction against further prosecution
under the law, continuing a restraining
order requested last month by the owners
of the Strand in Keyport, the Treat
in Newark and a book store in Irvington.
In their majority decision, George Barlow
and Leonard I. Garth, U.S. district court
judges, ruled the law is unconstitutional
because "it would proscribe material that
possessed serious literary, artistic, political
or scientific value . . . and it cannot be
construed as specifying the kind of sexual
conduct" which may be banned under the
June 21 U.S. Supreme Court ruling which
required clear guidelines for pornography
laws.
The ruling also noted that the same
statute had been struck down by a threejudge
federal panel in November 1972 for
being "unconstitutionally vague."
Essex County Prosecutor Joseph Lordi,
who was named a defendant in the suit
along with Monmouth County Prosecutor
James Coleman jr. and the town of Irvington,
said he would seek "an immediate stay
from the U.S. Supreme Court" against the
injunction.
The suit had been brought by C&V Theatre
Corp., operators of the Strand; Hamar,
operators of the Treat, and the owners of
the book store. The theatres had been
raided earlier this year by county officials
while they each were showing the X-rated
film "Deep Throat."
New Jersey's obscenity law originally was
passed in 1898 and was amended in 1957
and 1959. The changes, however, only
slightly altered the wording of the 75-
year-old statute. Some county prosecutors,
since the recent ruling of the federal panel,
have stated that they will push to have the
state obscenity law rewritten, so as to make
it operable under the June 21 Supreme
Court ruling.
The panel did note that its injunction did
not apply to municipal ordinances against
obscenity or the jurisdiction of the state
law with respect to minors.
Mgr. Withdraws Appeal
In Obscenity Conviction
TOLEDO, OHIO— Martin Glcason. former
manager of the Westwood TTieatre,
Toledo, has withdrawn the appeal of his
conviction on three counts of showing obscene
performances in connection with the
film "Deep Throat" last January and February.
Visiting Municipal Court Judge Roy
Dague had imposed a one-year jail sentence
and a $4,000 fine against Gleason last
April but, according to Hariand Britz, Gleason's
attorney, the judge had said that if no
appeal was filed, he would suspend the jail
term. "We decided to lake him up on his
offer." Britz explained.
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WOMPI Inl'l to Elect
Officers for 1973-74
KANSAS CITY—WOMPI International,
which will hold its 20th annual convention
here at the Alameda Plaza Hotel September
6-9, will elect officers for the 1973-74
term during the conclave, it is announced
by president Barbara E. Dye of Los Angeles.
The nominating committee is headed by
Dorothy Reeves of New York and includes
Elsie Parish of Dallas, Florence Long of
Toronto, Mary Hart of Jacksonville and
Viola Wister of Charlotte.
The nominees are: Amalie Gantt of
Charlotte for president; Gladys Melson of
Kansas City for vice-president; Virginia
Porter of Charlotte for corresponding secretary;
Kathy Jurkowsky of Chicago for recording
secretary (Mrs. Jurkowski also will
be convention chairman in 1975 when
WOMPI convenes that year in Chicago),
and Esther Osley of Atlanta for treasurer.
The highlight of the four-day event will
be the installation of officers for the 1973-
74 term. This ceremony will take place at
the Saturday night, September 8, banquet,
which will feature the theme "La Fiesta
Grande" and will include entertainment by
Spanish dancers.
June Rose Marlow will be musical director
of the convention activities for the
fourth consecutive year.
All 16 clubs in the U.S. and Canada
will join in various social functions at the
convention as well as business meetings
which will be conducted by president Barbara
Dye. Clubs are located in Atlanta,
Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Des
Moines, Hollywood/ Los Angeles, Jacksonville,
Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans,
New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, Toronto
and Washington, D.C.
Charlotte WOMPIs Pledge
$1,000 to Rogers Fund
LOS ANGELES—Women of the Motion
Picture Industry proudly announces, through
Betty Bellamy, International chairman of
the Will Rogers committee, that the Charlotte
chapter of the organization will donate
$1,000 to the Will Rogers Hospital in
Saranac, N.Y.
Now 'Blonde Connection'
HAMPTON, S.C. — "The Gang Bang
Girls" has been changed to "Blonde Connection."
Previous title of the Hampton
International picture was "Girls of the Blue
Bordello." Robert Saxton, president of Saxton
Films, distributing company, said a
decision to change the title was made after
a survey among exhibitors.
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Adam Kennedy to Produce
'Martin Bormann' Film
NEW YORK—Adam Kennedy's Redgate
Productions has acquired motion picture
and television rights to James McGovern's
novel "Martin Bormann." Former actor
turned author, Kennedy is working on the
screenplay and will produce the film in
Norway in early 1974. A director and star
will be announced soon.
McGovern is a recognized authority on
Bormann and the Nazi movement. In 1953,
he headed a worldwide investigation for the
CIA to determine if Bormann had survived
the death of Hitler and was leading a
Nazi revival. The book, published by William
Morrow in 1968, ended with the CIA
conclusion that Bormann had died in Berlin
in 1945. This year, the West German government
announced officially that Bormann
was dead.
Kennedy's most recent book, "Maggie
D.." has just been published by Trident
Press. His latest screenplay is "Here There
Be Dragons," now being produced by
Gregory Peck and directed by Charles Jarrott
in the Fiji Islands. The latter is based
on the novel "Dove" by Robin Graham.
'Evel Knievel/ 71 Release,
To Be Shown on ABC-TV
NEW YORK—"Evel Knievel," a 1971
Fanfare Films release starring George
Hamilton as the daredevil motorcycle stunt
man, will be a special movie presentation
on the ABC-TV Network. Thursday, September
13. One of the highest grossing
films of its year, the film features Knievel
himself performing the spectacular stunts.
Sue Lyon co-stars as Knievel's wife, with
a supporting cast headed by Rod Cameron,
Bert Freed, Dub Taylor and the late Betty
Bronson. Marvin Chomsky directed for
e.xecutive producer Joe Solomon, from a
screenplay by Alan Caillou and John Milius.
The latter since has turned director with
the release of AIP's current "Dillinger."
The film, which is described as both
fast and funny, includes Knievel's two bestknown
jumps, 50 yards over the fountains
at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and a
record-breaking leap over 19 cars at Ontario
Motor Speedway in California. The
daredevil rider, who has also appeared at
New York's Madison Square Garden, has
had 1 1 major falls and countless injuries.
Arthur Herskovitz Heads
Foreign Sales for NGP
NEW YORK — Arthur
Henskovitz has
joined National General Pictures as the
company's New York-based foreign sales
supervisor, it was announced by Robert
Meyers, NGP's vice-president of foreign
sales.
Herskovitz previously was with MGM
for eight years, as Far East supervisor stationed
in Japan. He began his career in
the New York foreign sales department at
RKO. Previous to joining MGM, he held
important positions and was based in Central
and South America for Warner Bros.
MOTION PICTURES RATED
BY THE CODE & RATING
ADMINISTRATION
The following feature-length motion pictures
have been reviewed and rated by the
Code and Rating Administration pursuant
to the Motion Picture Code and Rating Program.
Title Distributor Rating
Blue Money (Crown Int'l) (rJ
The Doberman Gang * (Dimension) [g]
Down to the Sea (Regent) \c\
The Glenn Miller Story (reissue)
(Universal)
[g]
Heavy Traffic (AIP) (x)
Horror High (Horror High)
I Could Never Have Sex With
Any Man Who Has So Little
Regard for My Husband (Cinema 5)
[r]
jr]
The Italian Connection (Hallmark) [ri
Loot ** (Cinevision) PG
Magnum Force (WB) \r\
Natalie (Hallmark) \r\
Norma (Lima) (\)
Private School Girls (Hallmark) (x
Raw Meat (formerly titled
"Deathline") *** (AIP) \r\
Save the Children (Paramount) [g]
The Severed Arm (Media Cinema) \r\
Sky High (Robert Amram)
\g\
The Sugarland Express (Universal) PG
Supersedes PG rating listed in Bulletin No. 184
of May 15, 1972.
Supersedes R rating listed in Bulletin No. 178
of April 3, 1972.
Supersedes X rating listed in Bulletin No. 227
of March 12, 1973.
Aguilar to Distribute
AIP Films in Spain
NEW YORK—Jules Stein, vice-president
in charge of sales and distribution for the
foreign division of American International
Pictures, has announced the signing of a
two-year exclusive release deal with Enrique
Aguilar, managing director of Universal
Films Espanola. The company will handle
all AIP releases for Spain over the next two
years, starting with "Dillinger," "Godfather
of Harlem" (or "Black Caesar") and
"Coffy."
In making the announcement, Stein noted
that Universal Films Espanola is among
the oldest and foremost distributing companies
in Spain.
'Santee' Openings Score
High Grosses in 3 Cities
HOLLYWOOD — Newion P. Jacobs,
president of Crown International Pictures,
reports "Santee" is opening to big grosses
in Houston, Dallas and Minneapolis. Star
Glenn Ford and co-producer Deno Paoli
attended the world premiere in Houston,
where the film's opening was accompanied
by a gala celebration.
Production Now Under Way
For 'Black Beh Brothers'
NEW YORK— Production began Monday
(6) on "Black Belt Brothers," a coproduction
of Asam & A.ssociates and Independent-International
Pictures. The film,
which will combine kung fu and black
action, will be shot in part in San Francisco's
Chinatown. With an editor at work
during the four-week shooting schedule, the
film will be ready for release by November
at the latest.
"Black Belt Brothers" stars Alan Tang,
the number one star in the Orient since the
untimely death of superstar Bruce Lee.
Samuel M. Sherman, president of I-I,
stressed that the empha.sis will be on action,
whether or not kung fu films are still in
favor in the fall. An Atlantic Records album
will be released, featuring composer Ed
Harris' original score, which will combine
rock, jazz and soul music. Harris, considered
to be one of the world's top instrumentalists,
has had 11 successful record
albums in a row,
A major company may handle the film
either worldwide or in the United States, although
I-I has the facilities for stateside
distribution. It is felt that "Black Belt
Brothers" can make its profit in the Far
Eastern market alone.
MGM Acquires Distribution
Of Israeli's 'Kazablan'
HOLLYWOOD — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
has acquired world distribution rights to
the new Israeli motion picture musical,
"Kazablan," it was announced by Douglas
Netter, executive vice-president. The highbudgeted
production, which was filmed entirely
on location in the city of Jaffa, is
now being prepared for late fall release.
A modern-day musical, "Kazablan" was
adapted from Yigal Mossinson's long-running
Israeli stage hit. "Kazablan" is Israeli's
most lavishly produced film, and has been
acclaimed as the maturing of the Israeli
film industry. Critical comparisons have
been made with "West Side Story" and
"Fiddler on the Roof." Menahem Golan
produced and directed and co-authored the
screenplay with Haim Chester. David Paulson
wrote the English version and Dov
Seltzer composed the music.
KB Productions Releasing
W. D. Reid's First Film
LAS VEGAS, NEV.—W. D. Reid, owner
of Specialties Design & Mfg. Co.. a
manufacturer and investment broker for
many years in San Jose, Calif., announced
his first film made in Las Vegas, "Turn to
Love," for newly formed K-B Productions,
is available for bookings.
Directed by Adam Caruth, the feature
stars Larry Taylor, Randy Hopson and
Syndi Green. The original music is by
Naomi and the K-B Productions Orchestra.
Taylor is a well-known dancer and entertainer
in Las Vegas.
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Each of the two local McDonald outlets
had 125 pairs of the cuffs and keys, which
they gave to folks who wrote in to KIMS
in response to frequent broadcasts.
The foil badges given out contained numbers
on the reverse side which entitled some
special preview guests to win 50 John
Wayne posters and certificates for Mc-
Donalds food.
Schulter says McDonalds contributed
$200 worth of "Cahill"' promotion advertising
and KIMS contributed about $225. The
film had a good two-week run at the Stuart,
he adds.
'Fabulous '50s Party' Staged
For 'Good Times' Premiere
A "Fab '50s Party" held in conjunction
with the Cleveland premiere of Columbia
Pictures' "Let the Good Times Roll"
brought all the fervor of the fabulous era
back in rousing style.
WGAR. which co-sponsored the prepremiere
festivities with Columbia Pictures,
ran special jitterburg. Hula Hoop and yo-yo
contests, and provided all their top DJ's as
hosts at the dance held in the Richmond
Mall in front of the Loews East Theatre,
site of the premiere.
Dozens of people gained free passes to
the theatre by pulling up into the parking
lot in 1950s-model automobiles. Others
competed in events that yielded free soundtrack
albums, saddle shoes and 45 rpm
singles from the era.
The opening night audience was comprised
of contest winners from the Mall
events, and listeners who were selected by
WGAR and sent complimentary tickets.
f-^^romo
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A tie-in with a local Lincoln-Mercury
dealership was the basis for a successful
promotion on Walt Disney's "Run Cougar
Run" at the Mustang Drive-In in Pinellas
Park, Fla.
Manager C. E. "Bud" Trimble, who was
responsible for a similar effort in Flint,
Mich., a few years back, sold the local dealer
on the idea of having a Cougar display
at the D-I.
The lettering on the marquee read: "See
Cougar Display." Naturally, "this brought
One," which recently was nominated for
both a Hugo and Nebula Award.
Bruce Young, district manager for Commonwealth
Theatres, has awarded a gorgeous
new Bulova Accutron wristwatch to
Steve Schenk, manager of the Acme Theatre
in Riverton, Wyo., whose work earned
him the "Showman of the Month" award
for the month of May. The award for June,
another Bulova Accutron watch, was awarded
to Gene Crist, manager of the Starlite
Drive-In in Rapid City, S.D.
This creative 6x9-foot display appeared
in front of the Goldman Theatre in
Philadelphia recently in conjunction
with the playdate for American International
Pictures' "Dillinger." Ted
Vannet of the Budco Theatres advertising/publicity
staff and Jimmy Boyle,
AIP field press representative, collaborated
on the display.
Massive 'Dillinger' Display
Attracts Foot, Auto Traffic
John Dillinger, who created quite a stir
in his day as the first "Public Enemy No. 1"
on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list, recreated
a lot of excitement in the City of Brotherly
Love recently as portrayed by Warren
Oates in American International Pictures'
"Dillinger."
A 6x9-foot display ballyhooing the picture's
opening at the popular Goldman
Theatre in
Philadelphia brought foot traffic
to a screeching halt at the busy intersection
of 15 th and Chestnut streets and slowed
down auto traffic considerably as drivers
paused to see what was of such interest to
the crowd of pedestrians gathered around
Full-Scale Campaign
Aids Toppins' Date
Roger Peyton, city manager of Century
Theatres, owned by Syufy Enterprises of
San Francisco, and Mike Morrison, branch
manager for Buena Vista, went one step .)
further than the standard lobby displays,
street banners, film trailer and newspaper
and radio campaigns that normally precede
the opening of a picture in an all-out promotion
on behalf of the reissue of Walt
Disney's "Mary Poppins" at the Century
Theatres in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Peyton and Morrison met with Salt Lake
City Mayor Jake Garn and arranged for
the week of the opening to be officially
declared "Walt Disney Week" to coincide
with Disney's 50th anniversary and the
opening of "Mary Poppins."
During opening week, the touring troupe
for the film was brought to Salt Lake and
performed at two Auerbach department
in stores the area. In return, Auerbach's
placed a full page newspaper ad to tie-in
with the picture. The Disney troupe also
taped three appearances on a local children's
television show. The troupe also
entertained hospitalized children at the Primary
Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Shasta Beverage, which conducted a nationwide
tie-in with the reissue of the film,
sponsored a special sneak preview on the
Saturday morning preceding the opening.
Prizes were given away at the special advance
showing, including 1,200 one-half
gallon bottles of Shasta. _-:i.^
Radio station KNAK sponsored a con- ^S7 ^
test encouraging its listeners to call and
A "Mary Poppins" touring group entertained
an enthusiastic crowd at one
of the Auerbach department stores in
in a lot of curious people," Trimble said. the huge sign.
Salt Lake City on behalf
The di.splay, the brainchild of Ted Vannet
of the opening
for the popular Walt Disney film at
of the novelization of 20th Century Fox's
Budco Theatres advertising/
the Century Theatres.
"Battle for the Planet of the Apes," written
publicity staff and AIP field representative
by leading science-fiction writer David Jimmy Boyle, featured poster art and still put their name in for a grand drawing to be
Gerrold, has been published by Award photographs depicting John Dillinger and conducted on opening night. First prize
n i;)ks.
some of his contemporaries such as "Pretty was a day at Disneyland for a family of
"mmer release, "Battle for the Planet Boy" Floyd and "Machine Gun" Kelly, in four and a $100 savings account; second
Apes" is the fifth and last in the addition to J. Edgar Hoover, Melvin Purvis place was a $50 savings account. Four- ^
and other FBI stalwarts. It was a piece of hundred six packs of Shasta and 50 "Mary
' of the Apes" motion picture series.
old won a Hugo Award for his "Star
Poppins" posters were divided up among
nostalgia to some, of historic significance
•
I'-vision episode, "The Trouble With
the next 100 winners. Disc jockeys from
iiid has written many novels and
to others; something entirely new to the
younger generation but of undeniable interest
KNAK handled the drawing at the theatre
'.-c-ics, including "When Harlie Was
to all.
on opening night to a turn-away
crowd.
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WRO to Operate Two
Manhattan Theatres
NEW YORK—The Walter Rcade Orga
nization has taken over the operation of the
Cine Malibu, 59th Street between Seconil
and Third avenues, and the Cinema Village.
12th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan,
it has been announced by Sheldon
Gunsberg, president of WRO, and Nick M.
Justin, owner and operator of the two theatres.
Under the terms of the arrangements, the
Reade organization will operate both theatres
as well as buy and book films for the
two houses. Justin, who is a former executive
with the Reade theatre division, will
serve as consultant and provide some supervision.
According to Gunsberg, "The Cine Malibu
and the Cinema Village will give us a
greater oppwrtunity for first-run film presentation
in Manhattan, as well as a more
flexible approach to the changing motion
picture-going habits of the New York audience."
The acquisitions bring to 14 the number
of first-run New York City houses operated
by the Reade Organization. For the past few
years, the company has been concentrating
on building or acquiring first-run units in
major metropolitan areas. Currently under
construction is a I.OOO-seat theatre in the
downtown section of Seattle, Wash., scheduled
to open this fall.
NATO of New York Confab
Begins at Lake Kiamesha
BUFFALO— Members of NATO of New
York State gathered in the Concord at
Lake Kiamesha in the
Sidney Cohen
the state body,
Catskills Sunday (12)
for the annual convention
which will
continue through
Thursday (16). The
order of business will
include the selection
of officers for the ensuing
year by the
newly elected directors.
Sidney J. Cohen,
the present head of
has been president for
.several years.
David J. Connor, director of the theatre
division of Carrols Development Corp., was
selected chairman of the state powwow.
Many subjects will be taken up at the various
business meetings, with a large number
of company presidents and sales managers
present.
One of the events of the week will be the
golf tournament, of which Maurie Slotnick
and John Martins of Jo-Mor Theatres,
Rochester, are the co-chairmen. Two outstanding
events will be the business-building
conference and the "Man of the Year'"
banquet Wednesday night (15), when that
title will go to J. Edward Shugrue. executive
director of the Will Rogers Memorial
Fund. At the same time, Howard Herman,
Allegheny County Salutes 'Maurie
At special ceremonies in connection with the opening of "Maurie" in Pittsburgh
are, left to right, Bernard Glaser, National General Pictures; Commissioner
Leonard C. Staisey; George Stem, Associated Theatres; Mrs. Tero Stokes; Commissioner
Thomas J. Foerster (with basketball); Stokes, and George Tice, president of
NATO of Western Pennsylvania and past chief barker of Variety Club Tent 1.
Not in the photograph is Republican Commissioner William R. Hunt, M.D.
PITTSBURGH—Citing the life of basketball
star Maurice Stokes "as a memorial
for courage and tenacity," the Allegheny
County Commissioners proclaimed July 31
as "Maurice Stokes Day." That evening at
Pittsburgh's Fulton Theatre was opened, the
movie "Maurie," depicting the extraordinary
concern of Stokes' teammate Jack Twyman
to acquire the best medical attention for the
victim of a tragic fall during a basketball
game.
County commissioners adopted the proclamation
at special ceremonies in the Gold
Room of the court house and presented it
former president of NATO of New Jersey,
will be honored.
President Cohen, expecting a record
crowd to be on hand for the convention,
said exhibitors will have an unusual opportunity
to meet the heads and sales chiefs
of the various producing companies. There
will be a preview of a new motion picture,
never before shown, and ladies attending
the convention will be presented
unusual gifts. There also will be some outstanding
prizes for attending exhibitors.
Jean Nachbaur Will Head
UA Filming in France
NEW YORK—Jean Nachbaur has been
appointed United Artists head of production
for France, it was announced by David
Chasman, UA senior vice-president for production.
Nachbaur succeeds Saul Cooper
who resigned.
Nachbaur had previously been UA publicity
and advertising manager for France,
headquartered in Paris.
Star Theatre Shutters
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Ihe
Star Theatre on Young Street closed July
17 to make way for a downtown Urban
renewal project. A new Star movie house,
a twin, is slated to debut this fall on a site
on Niagara Street, adjacent to Colonial
Ford, Inc., operated by a Pittsburgh, Pa.-
based circuit.
to Mr. and Mrs. Tero Stokes of Wilkinsburg,
parents of the late basketball star.
The commissioners praised the cooperation
among the sponsors of the premiere,
WKTQ Radio and the Variety Club and the
theatre owners for their "human concern
for people and especially for individuals."
Proceeds went to Variety Club charities.
The commissioners' proclamation also
cited "Big Mo's" concern for children and
his parents, even during his 12 years of
attempted rehabilitation. He had starred at
St. Francis College of Loretto and with
the professional Cincinnati Royals.
Temporary President
For NATO of New Jersey
NEW YORK—Gladys Morecraft, operator
of the Brook Theatre in Boundbrook,
N. J., has been appointed interim president
of NATO of New Jersey until
the next election
of officers can be held. This will be at
the combined NATO of New Jersey
NATO of New York State convention at the
Concord Hotel, Kiamesha, N. Y., August
12-16.
The effect on New Jersey theatres of the
recent Supreme Court decision on obscenity
will be one of the major items of business at
the convention. On the pleasure side, a golf
tournament and cocktail party will be held
and many valuable prizes will be awarded to
the guests, along with the various facilities
offered by the Concord.
Martin Hollander Named
Manager of AIP Branch
BUFFALO—Martin Hollander has been
promoted to branch manager of .American
International Pictures' Buffalo-Albany exchange,
it was announced by Leon P. Blen,-
der, AIP executive vice-president in charge
of sales and distribution. Hollander has been
the company's assistant branch manager in
New York City and he will continue to have
his offices there.
The promotion was effective July 30 and
is in line with AIP's "promotion from the
ranks" p

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HAWAII
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BRO ADW AY
ENTER THE DRAGON," Warner Bros.'
new martial arts drama starring the
late Bruce Lee and John Saxon, premieres
Friday (17) at Loew's State II and Loews"
Orpheum. Friday (3) the new film was
previewed at 1 1 theatres in the five boroughs
and in several suburban areas.
Participating in the special preview showings
were the State II and Orpheum, Manhattan;
Loews' Oriental, Brooklyn;, RKO
Keith's, Flushing; Loews' Paradise, Bronx;
St. George, Staten Island; Loews' South
Shore Mall, Bayshore; Calderone, Hempstead;
RKO New Rochelle, Westchester, and
RKO Paramus and Loews' Jersey City in
New Jersey.
•
Roger Greenspun, a film critic for the
New York Times, will be succeeded October
1 by an essayist, Nora Sayre. Greenspun,
who contends he was fired without
good reason, is the second major critic to
be relieved of an important post in recent
months. Previously, Judith Crist was retired
from her reviewer's stand on the
"Today" TV show. Both critics have been
accused of appealing to narrow, specialized
audiences, which is unfair in the sense that
film criticism itself is a specialized art.
•
Bloomingdale's Department Store will
feature a window display and a New York
Times ad for "Jeremy" Wednesday (22).
The United Artists release, an award winner
at the recent Cannes Film Festival,
has just opened to sensational business at
Loews' Tower East. Robby Benson and
Glynnis O'Connor are the young stars of
the comedy-drama, written and directed by
Arthur Barron.
•
"/ Could Never Have Sex With Any Man
Who Has So Little Regard for My Husband,"
the Cinema 5 comedy now at the
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Miss Dorothy Reeves of Avco Embassy
Pictures and Miss Clarice Hausman of
Universal Films will be the New York
WOMPI delegates to the WOMPl International
convention in Kansas City, which is
being held September 6-9 at the Alameda
Plaza Hotel. Alternate delegates are Rith
E. Hutchinson of Brandt Theatres and Alice
Geiyer of Universal Films.
•
The New School for Social Research, in
keeping with the times, will offer the course
"Pornography Uncovered, Eroticism Exposed
(An X-Rated Course)" on six consecutive
Wednesday evenings starting in
October. Michael Luckman will moderate
and the first session will feature Barney
Rosset of Grove Press as one of the guests
in a discussion of pornography, morality
and the law.
•
"The Devil in Miss Jones" has now been
ruled obscene locally, although it was bypassed
recently in Manhattan when virtually
every pornographic film in town was seized.
Judge Joseph Mazur of the Bronx signed
a court order after viewing the film at the
Globe Theatre there. Although admitting
that "Jones" was one of the better sex
films, Mazur made his decision on the
grounds that the film was the only one to
be showing in an area in which families and
senior citizens reside.
The action should help to stem some of
the blacklash from aroused patrons who
felt that "Jones" wasn't good (bad) enough
to be called obscene and therefore lost
interest in seeing the film.
•
Bob Hope will be the guest at a stag
dinner at the Colonie Hill Golf Course in
Hauppauge. L.I., Monday (27). The dinner
follows the Pinter Tournament of Stars, a
combined celebrity and professional golf
match. Chairman for the celebrity participation
is Whitey Ford, ex-New York
Yankees star, who announced a good response
from many sports and show business
personalities.
•
"40 Carats," which opened June 28 at
Radio City Music Hall, moved Thursday
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way for the world premiere of "Night
Watch" and the stage presentation "Cool
and Easy" at the Hall.
•
"Last Tango in Paris" (UA), which began
its second half year at the Trans-Lux East
Theatre Thursday (2), has grossed more
than a $1 million at the 516-seat house.
"The Harrad Experiment" (Cinerama) in
two weeks on showcase, is near the $1 million
gross mark.
•
In the magazines; Seventeen Magazine
for August names Warner Bros." "O Lucky
Man!" as "Picture of the Month." The
Monday (13) issue of New York Magazine
features the article "The Missing
American Hero," by John Mariani, a discussion
of the changes in screen heroes
from the classic films of Cooper, Fonda,
Stewart and Gable to today's Scott, Hoffman,
Redford, Hackman. Nicholson, etc.
Films in Review's combined August-
September issue offers articles on the careers
of Betty Grable, by Jeffrey Gorney, and
director Rouben Mamoulian, by Paul
Horgan. Also included is the conclusion of
the checklist on Wallace Beery's films.
•
The American Jewish Committee's president.
Elmer Winter, held a press conference
Wednesday (8) at AJC headquarters
here to denounce the release of Universal's
"Jesus Christ Superstar." Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum.
director of the interreligious affairs
department, and Presbyterian educator
Gerald Slrober also were present to discuss
the film's alleged distortions of history.
The film opened that day at the Rivoli.
86th Street East, Murray Hill. Long Island's
Syosset Theatre, New Jersey's Paramus Theatre
and the Cinema in Hazlet, N.J.
•
Openings: "Visions of Eight," Friday (10)
at Cinema II; "American Graffiti," Sunday
(12) at the Sutton, and "Happy Mother's
day . . . Love, George," Friday (17), Plaza.
•
Showcase Wednesday (8): "White Lightning"
(first run); "Gordon's War" (first
run): "The Aristocats" and "Song of the
South": "The Cheaters"; "The Day of the
Jackal." and "Oklahoma Crude."
'Forced Entry' Is Seized
At Cinema Art in Troy
TROY, N.Y. — After the X-ratcd film
"Forced Entry" was confiscated by members
of the Rensselaer County district attorney's
office moments before it was schediiLd
to be shown, the Cinema Art Theatt^e
closed its doors temporarily July 10. Owner
John Capano was issued an appearance
ticket to appear in Troy Police Court on a
charge of "promoting obscenity in the second
degree." a Class A misdemeanor.
Capano pleaded innocent to the charge
when arraigned and the case was moved to
ihc grand jury to be presented for a determination.
I'he Cinema An was scheduled to open
.It a later dale with new film offerings.
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NY Week With 420; 'Tango Has 510
NEW YORK—"Last Tango in Paris"
continued to waltz at the top with a 27th
week 510 at Trans-Lux East. "Dillinger"
blasted its way to second place with a sensational
first round composite of 420 at the
Cinerama (320). East 59th Street Twin II
(410) and RKO 86th Street Twin II (530).
Third was "High Rise," constant with 380
in the 19th stanza at the World.
"Jeremy" took fourth with a first-round
335 at the Tower East. Fifth was "A Touch
of Class." down from last week's second
position, earning 325 for its seventh stanza
at the Baronet. Down from fourth to sixth
was "Paper Moon," 320 in its 11th and final
Coronet week.
(Average Is 100)
Boronet A Touch of Closs (Emb), 7th wk 325
Beekman— I Could Never . . . (Cinema 5),
Cinerama— Dillinger (AlP) 320
Coronet Poper Moon (Para), Ilth wk 320
Criterion—Screom, Bloculo, Scream (AlP), 3rd wk. 85
DeMille Cleopatra Jones (WB), 5th wk 270
East 59th Street Twin II— Dillinger (AlP) 410
Festival Ploytime (Cont'l), 6th wk 95
55th Street Playhouse Erofikus (Hand in Hand),
Fine , -Le Sex Shop (Peppen ,290
(Cunninghom) 175
Orpheum The Mackintosh Man (WB), 2nd wk. . .140
Penthouse Coffy (AlP), 8th wk 150
Ployboy Hail to the Chief (Cine Globe) 200
Radio City Music Hail 40 Corots (Col), 6th wk, 135
RKO 86th Street Twin Coffy (AlP), 8th wk. ... 105
RKO 86th street Twin II— Dillinger (AlP) 530
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Trans-Lux Eost— Lost Tongo in Paris (UA),
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World High Rise (Mature), 19th wk
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BUFFALO—"Cleopatra Jones," "The
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at 150 as first-run products enjoyed a generally
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but unable to rank in the first five.
Amherst—Last Tongo in Paris (UA), 13th wk. ... 135
Backstage Sssssss (Univ) 1 30
Buffalo Cleopatra Jones (WB), 3rd wk 160
Center—Shoft in Africo (MGM), 4th wk 100
Evans Live and Let Die (UA) I 40
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Holiday 2—A Touch of Class (Emb), 3rd wk 160
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Three theatres— Live and Let Die (UA), 5th wk. .345
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Westview III, Liberty II Oklahoma Crude (Col) .115
Westview IV The Horrod Experiment CRC),
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AIP's 'Traffic' Screened
By Museum of Modern Art
NEW YORK—Willard V.m Dyke, director
of the department of film of the
Museum of Modern Art in New York, arranged
a special preview of American International
Pictures' "Heavy Traffic" Tuesday
night (7) because he felt the picture
"is the creation of a brilliant talent who
needs the encouragement of an institution
such as ours." With only a few days' notice,
in contrast to their usual month or more
preparation for such an event. Van Dyke
and his staff, headed by Adrienne Mancia
and Larry Kardish, thus placed the prestige
of the museum behind the film.
Voicing high praise for the "artistic
quality" of the picture, director-writer
Ralph Bakshi (who attended the screening)
and producer Steve Krantz. Van Dyke said:
"Whenever we show a film such as 'Heavy
Traffic' at the Museum of Modern Art.
someone is sure to ask us. 'Did you really
like that?' I'd like to say right now that
I did not like it, but that is because I
would prefer not to be faced so' brilliantly,
so forcefully, with some of the things it
presents. But this is a time for us to face
"Oklahoma Crude' Scores 115
problems squarely and to allow nothing to
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Crude" was the only new picture grossing it is a brilliantly executed, very important
above average, rating a 115 composite at film."
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Thing) (Col), 3rd wk 350
Washington. D.C, Detroit and New Orleans.
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Westwood,
Pacific's Vine in Hollywood and
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Carol Herold Exits Group
Sales Post at Music Hall
NEW YORK—Carol T.
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of group sales for Radio City Music
Hall, resigned effective Wednesday (1). Mrs.
Herold joined the Music Hall staff two
years ago to set up the group sales department,
which has been most successful. She
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Pictures and Warner Bros.
Mrs. Herold's future plans arc indefinite
at ihis time.
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E-4 BOXOFFICE ;: August 13, 1973

5 Obscenity Convictions
In Buffalo in 18 Months
BUFFALO—During the past 18 months,
the salacious literature unit of the police
department here has made approximately 20
arrests of local theatre operators, book store
owners and clerks. Five of the arrests resulted
in convictions for the distribution of
obscene materials.
Others arrested have managed postponement
of their trials. But, for the 15 whose
cases are pending in city courts and for
others, the Supreme Court ruling has created
a
climate for legal uncertainty.
Erie County Dist. Atty. Michael F. Dillon
also is waiting. "The ruling doesn't
necessarily mean more arre ts and convictions."
he said. "Maybe now these people
will stop pouring their filth on the community
of their own accord."
NORTH JERSEY
pebble Morgan, a resident of Fair Lawn,
has been cast as a reporter in Paramount's
motion picture "Serpico," which
stars Al Pacino in the title role. The film is
due for release in December. Debbie also
expects to land a part in the company's
"The Gambler" later this year. Her appearance
in "Serpico" will be the first featurefilm
performance for the 23-year-old actress,
although she has appeared extensively
on the stage and had leading roles in "The
Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "Private
Lives." Her most recent stage performances
have been as a resident actor with the
Bergen County Players in Oradell.
Alfred Sole, who produced, directed and
filmed the controversial X-rated film "Deep
Sleep" in the city of Paterson. has begun
filming his second production in that city,
this one entitled "The Neighbors." This
time Sole has attempted to avoid the many
legal difficulties which ensued when 'Deep
Sleep" was shown in theatres in the Paterson
area. "The Neighbors." Sole reports, is
expected to have an R rating. It is a comedy
and is scheduled to be released by United
Artists in the fall. Apparently Sole chose to
shoot another film here, despite the indictments
resulting from his last effort, because
the city provided an ideal setting for his
story. "I could have made this film an\-
where but I chose Paterson." he said "because
I live here and it's a great location
for movies."
Shorty and the Junior Cools, a local rock
group which features Sam Hickson as vocalist,
recently appeared on stage on a Frida\
night at RKO-SW's Fabian in Paterson.
Hickson, who attends Eastside High School
in Paterson. also is an usher at the Fabian
and it was after Fabian manager Leo Goldman
heard Hickson singing during his offduty
hours and inquired about his background
that arrangements were made to
present the group on stage at the Fabian.
Shortly before their appearance in Paterson.
Shorty and the Junior Cools had been firstplace
winners of d rock group competition
held at the Apollo Theatre in New York.
BOXOFHCE :• August 13, 1973
BUFFALO
gidney J. Cohen, president of NATO of
New York State, declares there will be
many exhibitor benefits at the annual national
NATO convention September 17-20
in the Hilton Hotel. San Francisco, including
workshop sessions, social events, topnotch
industry speakers, product presentations
and a number of other activities— all
taking place against the backdrop of the
glamorous city.
The Eastman Kodak Co. will build a new
incinerator to burn its semisolid chemical
wastes as part of its effort to meet an agreement
with the state about air pollution. The
incinerator will be completed by 1975 and
it will replace the current one at Building
138 in Rochester ... A children's film series
geared for preschool and school age children
is being presented at 2 p.m. each Wednesday
this 'month in the Little House behind the
North Tonawanda Public Library. There
is no charge for the one-hour program.
Dione Manges of Cheektowaga, writing
in the Evening News, says: "After five
weeks of the children on vacation, there
finally is a picture showing at the local
drive-in rated G. Before that there wasn't
any that I could take my children to see.
Surely for all the little people and for those
young at heart." couldn't one drive-in in
the Buffalo and surrounding area relinquish
one of the X-rated. R-rated or PG-rated
movies and show some wholesome family
entertainment?"
Irving
Goldberg
Dustin Hoffman was in Batavia the other
day preparing for a visit to Attica prison.
"We're doing a film concerning prison life
and this is some research." said Hoffman.
"We've been touring prisons. We're going to
Auburn, then Sing Sing. Dannemore, Danbury
and so forth." Hoffman was accompanied
by his collaborator and co-producer
Stanley Beck.
A theatre manager and a corporation have
been charged after City Court Judge John
J. Honan viewed and ruled obscene two
films at the Capri Art Theatre on Bailey
Avenue. The manager and attorneys for
Avant Garde Theatres, which operates the
house, entered innocent pleas to obscenity
charges before Judge H. Buswell Roberts,
who released the manager without bail.
Judge Honan said the manager was charged
under Article 235. Section 235.05 of the
state penal code, which covers obscenity
in the second degree. The charges were
placed after the police took Judge Honan
to the theatre where he viewed two films.
Judge Roberts gave an attorney until Thursday
(30) to prepare pretrial motions. The
charges were placed by Detective Joseph
.Scinta.
, , Phone:
Variety Clubs International's publication,
the Barker, had a lot of material from this
city in its recent convention edition— a photo
of chief barker Sam Geffen and delegate
Dewey Michaels at a business meeting; a
photo and story on the late Al Becker, charter
member; a story on the Tent 7 telethon,
and a tale on Richard Atlas, past chief
barker, and the success of the current Variety
camping campaign.
William Abrams, manager of the United
Artists branch, invited exhibitors to a
screening of "Jeremy." The presentation
was held in the projectionists' screening
room Friday evening (3) . . . Willard Van
Dyke, director of film. Museum of Modern
Art, New York City, screened and discussed
a selection of his documentary film in the
State University at Buffalo Thursday (2).
The lecture-screening was free and open
to the public.
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^om Sawyer," Reader's Digest presentation
of an Arthur P. Jacobs production
released by United Artists, opened at the
Gateway. The musical film version of the
Mark Twain classic stars Johnny Whitaker
as Tom Sawyer, Warren Gates. Celeste
Holm and introduces Jeff East as Huckleberry
Finn. Directed by Don Taylor, with
Frank Capra jr. as associate producer, the
"Tom Sawyer" screenplay is by Robert B.
Sherman and Richard M. Sherman.
Margie Rothenstein Simon, widow for 14
years, continues her long-time duties at
Chandler's, ladies' shoe store on Smithfield
Street. In years past she was identified with
six theatres owned or operated by her father
and brothers. She looks well indeed and has
respect for the old-timers formerly in the
film trade here.
George Anderson, critic in newspaper
and radio, selected "A Doll's House" as the
best release in July . . . The CLO added a
matinee Wednesday (22) for "The Sound of
Music" in Heinz Hall . . . Chatham Cinema's
new feature is Warner Bros.' "O Lucky
Man!"
Luther Thompson, long a member and
officer of lATSE Local 171, has been in
projection here for 63 years, having started
at the age of 14. Employed at the Warner
Theatre, he initially used hand-cranked
moving picture projection machines and has
worked with all of the mechanisms, switchovers,
house lights, lamphouses and sound
systems to the present modern equipment.
Luther enjoys his work—always has and always
will, as long as he can keep going and
slowing up in any way seems distantly in
the future. He always has a parable or story
for you and can improvise in its telling and
retelling, as he has a song in his heart,
strong, loud and clear. Dependable and always
on the job at the theatre and at the
lATSE office, Luther Thompson is a
"downtowner" who knows his way around
and is a leader in every sense of the word,
plus being a gentleman of the old and the
new school.
"Oklahoma Crude," Stanley Kramer's
George C. Scott starrer released by Columbia
Pictures, is playing first run at neighborhood
hardtops and drive-in theatres . . .
The Shadyside has "Rainbow Bridge" . .
.
. "Cleopatra Jones" is at the Stanley
Forum and Encore next month will show
"The Hireling," formerly on the booking
The Ice
schedule for the Shadyside . . .
Capades will be featured September 25-30
at the arena . . . Cinema 5's "I Could Never
Have Sex With Any Man Who Has So
Regard for My Husband" was sneakpreviewed
Little
Thursday (2) at the Chatham
Cinema.
In area release are "Superchick," "Together,"
"The Chinese Connection," "The
Stepmother," "Threesome." "Foursome,"
"Death of a Hooker," "Scarecrow," "The
Friends of Eddie Coyle," "Orgy of the
Living Dead," "The Day of the Jackal,"
"Live and Let Die" and "Mary Poppins."
Kal Bniss, in some years past with SWT
here and now Cinemation operator for Pittsburgh,
Cleveland and Detroit, reports that
this firm has combined "The Cheerleaders"
and "Fritz the Cat" . Silverman at
Screen Guild has new Freeway films including
"There Was a Little Girl." "The Mermaid"
and "Dr. Masher"
Films has a winning racing hero film.
"Smash-Up Alley."
Cinemette E^st, a four-theatre complex
including the present Monroeville Mall 1
and 2, was slated to open . Adult
Movies Arcade, 228 Forbes Ave., stepped
out with a specially designed buildingcorner
20-foot vertical flashing sign . . .
The Saul I. Perilman estate is being represented
by his widow Florence. The deceased
veteran film distributor's affairs are being
handled by attorney Bernard J. Sweer . . .
CATV may be coming to this city in 1974.
Councilwoman Amy Ballinger says she will
introduce an ordinance this fall which will
clear the way to a bid opening for CATV
service in
the city.
Twin mini-movies are planned on Wood
Street, between Forbes and Fourth, where
the former Pittsburgh National Bank trust
office will be converted into a restaurant to
be named the Rusty Scupper, a nautical
term for the cut in a ship's bow where water
drains. Additionally, with the mini-movies,
apartments are planned . . . Pre-assembled
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Aaron D. Wayne, who was an early years
film salesman here and later, for a score of
years, was in the film business at Cleveland
and retired for upwards of a decade, died
there recently. His wife Ruth survives.
Aaron served several companies here and at
Cleveland and, when film jobs were scarce,
he improvised by handling theatre games,
gifts, etc.. and he was a very well respected
gentleman.
Universal Pictures has a new booker for
this city at the Cleveland office. Lee Preston.
The Revere, a new weekly newspaper
published on Coltart Avenue, 15213, in the
July 18 issue featured a writeup on
old Duquesne Gardens here, noted entertainment-sports
arena, a house of refined
amusement. Gary Botula by-lined the story.
Margie Fusco is writer-editor of the Revere
entertainment page.
"Spellbound in Darkness," another history
of silent films, by George C. Pratt, should
be especially interesting to veterans in the
business and amusing to those Johnnycome-lately
members of the profession. The
price is $22.50 . . . Also published are three
new Marilyn Monroe books. The one grabbing
attention of the August Atlantic Magazine
in cover and coverage is "The Jewish
Princess." by Norman Mailer. Your reporter
has her autograph when she signed as
Mona Monroe; also, a personal souvenir
from the star.
The Ligourian for August has a good
approval writeup on "Brother Sun, Sister
Moon," written by Jeremy Harrington,
O.F.M., editor of the St. Anthony Messenger
... A group was organized to fight
pornography but was denied a license when
the soliciting outfit showed it would retain
90 per cent of collections, with 10 per cent
going to the antismut campaign, another
racket . . . The American Legion in state
convention here called on the state senators
to denounce in Congress antiwar demon-
strations by activist Jane Fonda or her followers
Playhouse, in serious financial
trouble, staged a benefit show for
itself July 22 at the Craft Avenue The-
The Guild is showing "The Magus"
and "Marat Sade."
TP to Reopen the Warner
With Live Shows, Movies
WA.SHINGTON—The Warner Theatre,
which has been closed for two years, will
reopen in September as a live presentation
and motion picture house under new ownership
and operation. Teddy Powell, president.
TP ProduC|tions of New York, has
taken over the theatre's lease and will produce
the live shows.
Shaw Durrani, Frick Management, formerly
district manager for Showcase Theatres
in Northern Virginia, will be the managing
director for the Warner. Dallas Grasty,
a former assistant manager of the Warner,
will be the theatre's new manager, according
to Durrani.
BOXOFFICE :: August 13. 1973

. . . Segal
. . Steve
. . Leon
$1 Admission Fee Fills
BALTIMORE
Holiday 1 for Mafinee
Cheektowaga, N.Y.—To show what
lower admission prices can mean in a
community theatre, BOXOFFICE'S
Buffalo correspondent found a capacity
house enjoying the picture the other
day when he visited the Holiday 1 here
to view Paramount Pictures' "Paper
Moon." The admission was $1 until
2 p.m. and this was the first screening
of the day.
Since "Paper Moon" has been the
attraction at Holiday 1 for five weeks,
it is not difficult to understand why
general
manager Joe Garvey smiles at
the continuing drawing power of the
picture—in conjunction with the bargain
admission price.
'The Paper Chase' Shown
At Annual ABA Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Twentieth Century-Fox's
"The Paper Chase." which tells
the story of a student's first year at Harvard
Law School, was highlighed in two special
events at the 96th annual meeting of the
American Bar Ass'n here Thursday (2)
through Thursday (9). The film was previewed
for the association's board of governors
and their wives at the MPAA Theatre,
following a reception hosted by ABA
president and Mrs. Robert W. Meserve and
by the board of the local host committee.
Approximately 7.000 attorneys and judges
from throughout the country attended the
meeting.
"The Paper Chase" is slated to premiere
during the first week of October in Boston,
New York and Toronto.
Mrs. Samuel N. Wheeler
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Esther Wheeler.
wife of Samuel N. Wheeler and mother of
Ross S. Wheeler. Wheeler Film Co., Washington,
D.C.. died Monday (6) following a
brief illness. She also is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Joan Kaplowitz, Potomac,
Md.; two brothers. Albert Somerman and
Irving Somerman. Pittsburgh. Pa.; one sister,
Mrs. Anna Obemauer. Pittsburgh. Pa.,
and five grandchildren.
Speilberg Wins Prize at Taormina
ROME— Steven Spielberg was awarded a
Cariddi D'Oro for his direction of Universal's
"Duel," starring Dennis Weaver,
judged "Best Opera Prima" at the just-concluded
Taormina Film Festival.
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of Maryland's symposium, to be held
Tuesday (21) at the Bay Ridge Inn. Annapolis.
Mrs. Vera Wolfe, secretary here, advises
that the deadline for tickets is Wednesday
(15). Therefore, those who wish to attend
are asked to reserve as quickly as possible.
George A. Brehm, Wcstview Investment
Co. and owner of West view I-IIIII-IV
theatres, is chairman of the event.
Mrs. Ailegra Braun, secretary to George
A. Brehm. returned Monday (6) after a twoweek
vacation. She visited among other
spots, Charlotte, N.C., and New Orleans,
where she stayed in the French Quarter.
Mrs. Braun said that the old 15-cent fare
for street car rides apparently still prevails
in New Orleans.
Leon B. Back, general manager of Rome
Theatres and president of NATO of Maryland,
and Mrs. Back spent the Friday (3)
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leek at
Beach Haven. N.J., where the latter couple
maintains a summer home right on the
beach. The guests had a delightful time
swimming in the Atlantic Ocean . . . Harold
Grott, manager of Rome's Harlem Theatre,
and Mrs. Grott returned Saturday (11) from
a ten-day vacation in Newport News, Va.
Theatres formerly operated by J. Kenneth
Ridenour in Hagerstown joined the JF circuit,
effective last month. They are: Cinema
I and II, Hager Drive-In and Hi-Way Drive-
In. JF also is building a triplex in the Valley
Mall Shopping Center in Hagerstown.
Mrs. Francis Simpson, R/C manager in
the Fredericksburg, Va.. office, has just returned
from a week's vacation at Myrtle
Beach, S.C. . . Organized with the intention
.
of taking over the direction of the
Morris
A. Mechanic Theatre from the lessee.
James Nederlander, these Baltimoreans have
formed Baltimore Theatre, Inc. They are:
Frank Roberts, prominent in sports, business
and art circles, who is president; Howard
R. Owen, head of the board of fire
commissioners, secretary-treasurer, and Jack
Fruchtman, head of JF TTieatres. vice-president.
Their announced aim: to bring more
New York productions and some from Center
Stage to the Mechanic Theatre. Owner
of the building is Mrs. Clarisse Mechanic.
Peep-show operators state business is as
good as ever, with a solid core of regular
customers who come in and spend $20 to
$35 at a sitting. Officials, however, estimate
that business is off at these facilities as
much as 75 per cent . . . Hal Holbrook
gave his one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight!"
at the Merriweather Post Pavilion
Wednesday (1) in Columbia.
Harry Connolly, Eastern representative
for Wagner Sign Service, has just returned
with his wife Grace from the NATO convention
in Hot Springs, Va. B.
.
Back, general manager of Rome Theatres,
and John Reicher, Hicks/ Baker executive,
are "mini-farmers." The two theatremen
currently are raising their own tomatoes.
No seeds—they do things the easy way,
starting with plants. According to latest reports,
the tomatoes are doing beautifully.
This is one way to fight rising food costs,
even in a "mini" way! . Reicher,
John's second son, is busy as a beaver this
summer. Not only is he working as cashier
and in the concession stand at the Towson
Theatre but in between he is a bus boy at
Valeggi's. an Italian restaurant, also in Towson.
Harry Segal, JF Theatres district manager,
and Mrs. Segal spent July 22-July 29
Lou Cedrone, film and TV critic for the
vacationing at Brickman's Hotel in South
Evening Sun, discussing "The Last of
Fallsburg. N.Y.. in the Catskill Mountains
Sheila." declares, "Miss Dyan Cannon is
Tuesday and Wednesday (7. 8)
magnificent" ... A photograph in the News
visited the Park Theatre, Plaza Theatre and
American July 30 showed Tent 19 chief
235 Drive-In in Lexington Park, as well as
barker Phil Harris with C. R. "Chick" Zorfoss.
general chairman of Fallen Heroes,
the New Theatre in Leonardtown.
and Mayor Schaefer, selling tickets to the
mayor for "Fallen Heroes Days." an event
which supports a fund which aids families
I
of city police and firefighters killed in the
line of duty. Harris is ticket chairman for
the event, which will be held September 8
at Memorial Stadium.
Chick Wingfield, formerly with Columbia
Pictures; Vince Dougherty, e.x-Universal
man. and Herb Thompson, formerly with
Paramount, visited the city July 24 to see
old friends ... A drive to petition to referendum
the Baltimore County Council's
award of a CATV franchise to Calvert Telecommunications
Corp. has been thwarted,
at least temporarily, by the county solicitor.
R. Bruce Alderman. Alderman stated in an
opinion sent to the elections board that the
April 3
franchise award was not a legislative
act and therefore could not be the subject
of a referendum.
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WASHINGTON
JJ^rea exhibitors and distributors have received
"announcement-invitations" to
the NATO of Maryland 1973 symposiumouting
to be held at Annapolis Bay Bridge
Inn Tuesday (21). Leon Back is president
of NATO of Maryland and George Brehm.
a director, is serving as chairman of the
"day of real pleasure," when there will be
door prizes as well as prizes for golf and
tennis and a buffet including steamed crabs.
"A day in the sun, then back to the
movies." the time frame is 10 a.m. until . .
.
Roth Theatres' Harrisonburg, Va., triple.x,
totaling 850 seats, is nearing completion. A
mid-August opening is being planned. Patrick
Hiller will be transferred from Roth's
Silver Spring East (Maryland) to manage
the new complex, according to Sam Rosenfeld.
Roth's district manager.
The U.S. Information Agency observed
its 20th anniversary Wednesday (1). Motion
pictures and TV are among the variety of
means through which the agency seeks to
communicate U.S. policies and to portray
American society. USIA's Voice of America
produces and broadcasts radio programs
in 36 languages. According to director
James Keogh. USIA's communications are
vital "toward building a lasting structure of
world peace based on genuine understanding
and goodwill,"
The National Archives is showing a series
of motion pictures captioned "Historical
Films—An International Festival" through
November 9. Free to the public, the 13
programs are based on archival footage,
"compilation" and concerned with historical
aspects of this century: revolution, war, the
labor movement, campaign for women's
rights and other subjects. "Swastika," "And
Not Cry Out," "Olympia-Olympia" and
"Soviet Foreign Policy: The Case of Finland"
will have their nontheatrical American
premieres. Viewers will find the films
differ in style, ranging from austere works
such as "The Munich Crisis" to high art
like "To Die in Madrid." All will be shown
in English-language versions, with the exception
of "Night and Fog," which is in
French with English subtitles. This film
presentation is under the general supervision
of U.S. Archivist James B. Rhoads.
Martin Field's Cerberus 3 Theatre opened
the Third Worid Festival Wednesday (8)
with "Memories of Underdevelopment," the
1968 Cuban feature. This two-week politically
oriented film series is distributed by
New York-based Tri-Continental. The commercial
package also includes, among
others, "Minamata," "The Jackal of Nahueltoro,"
"Blood of the Condor," "Passengers,"
etc. According to Star-News critic
Donia Mills, "The Third Worid Festival
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K/B Theatres' director of special events
Charles Demma, having completed 30
year's service with the circuit, was honored
with a company luncheon. He is continuing
in
his current post.
Leo A. Sattler, vice-president of Associates
IV, left Wednesday (8) with his wife
and son for a vacation in Spain . . . The
circuit's recent managerial changes are:
David Stoddard to the Kennedy. Dennis
Goodman to the Kaywood and Juanita
Goodman to the Takoma Theatre.
Doris O. Steffey, president of DOS Films,
announced her offices have moved from
Marlow Heights, Md., to Fairfax, Va.
22030 (P.O. Box 73). The new telephone
number is (703) 273-3028.
WOMPI Club president Betty Kelley of
Wheeler Films will attend the WOMPI International
convention in Kansas City
September 6-9. Elected delegates and alternate
who likewise will attend are Judy Pratt
and Sharley Hindelling, National Archives,
and Eileen Olivier, retired.
Ban 'Devil in Miss Jones'
At Spring Valley Theatre
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y.^The statesrights
sexploitation release "The Devil in
Miss Jones" was banned by a
village justice
after playing to sizable crowds here for
more than a week. Judge Arnold P. Etelson,
after viewing the X-rated attraction,
declared it was obscene and banned future
showings at the Spring Valley Theatre.
Judge Etelson ruled the film an example
of entertainment "in which the predominant
concentration of (obscene) activities places
such films beyond the realm of being
socially redeemable."
Theatre owner Ronald Lesser called censorship
"a terrible thing" and added, "I
bear no malice to any public official involved
because they had to work within
the framework of the law. The law has to
be changed."
Watson Morgan, the theatre manager.
said that some 7,000 persons had flocked
to see "The Devil in Miss Jones" .it ihc
village
theatre.
October Debut Is Planned
For Harrisburg, 111.. Duo
From Central Edition
HARRISBURG, ILL.—Construction of a
twin theatre on South Main Street by
Turner-Reynolds Theatres is proceeding
rapidly, with brick masons erecting the
walls of the structure. Opening is now set
for October.
Each auditorium of the dualer will contain
309 rocking chair-type scats, while
both theatres will be served by a single
lobby and concession stand. Separate attraction
boards will be erected outside iho movie
houses to publicize attractions.
BOXOFFICE :: Augu.st 13, 1973

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To Promote 'Traffic'
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.— American
International Pictures launched one of the
company's most extensive advertising and
promotion campaigns for '"Heavy Traffic,"
which opened Wednesday (8) in seven key
cities across the country and began a special
three-theatre run Friday (10) in Los Angeles,
according to Milton I. Moritz. AIP vicepresident
of advertising and publicity.
In Los Angeles, the all-out drive featured
a heavy saturation on AM and FM radio
and TV stations, disc jockey and talk-show
programs and distribution of balloons and
record albums with music from the soundtrack
of "Heavy Traffic." Spark-plugging
the radio-TV promotion in Hollywood was
the Goodman Organization.
Kicking off the campaign Sunday (5) was
a full-page ad in the tabloid Calendar section
of the Los Angeles Times, which was
repeated with a full-size page ad opening
day, Friday (10). in the morning paper. The
.
ad proclaimed: "It's not a cartoon but it's
animated . . . It's not a comedy but it's
funny . It's not a musical but it's got
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music! ! Paul Desmond's 'Take Five' by
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the Dave Brubeck quartet . Berry
doing 'Maybelline' . . . "Twist and Shout'
by the Isley Brothers . . . Vivaldi's "Four
. . Seasons' Tchaikovsky's "Concerto in B
Flat Minor' . "Scarborough Fair" performed
by Sergio Mendes and Brasil '11."
AIP Friday (3) and Saturday (4) also
hosted special midnight screenings at United
Artists' Westwood Theatre for persons responding
to a radio promotion.
In addition, Moritz said, a huge painted
billboard was erected by Pacific Outdoor
Advertising on the southwest corner at the
busy Westwood Village intersection of Wilshire
and Westwood boulevards in West Los
Angeles.
"Heavy Traffic" opened Friday (10) at
United Artists' Westwood Theatre. Pacific's
Vine Theatre in Hollywood and Pacific's
South Gate Drivc-In in South Gate, Calif.
Moritz reported similar promotion-exploitation
activities in behalf of the picture were
carried out by AIP field representatives in
New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit,
Washington, D.C., and New Orleans,
where "Heavy Traffic" opened Wednesday
(8).
AIP Sponsoring Summer
Film Seminar at USC
HOLLYWOOD—With the cooperation
of the Los Angeles Board of Education.
American International Pictures is sponsoring
a summer seminar which started Thursday
(9) at USC, designed to provide teachers
with ideas and materials on how to instruct
students who seek a career in the motion
picture and communications industries. The
first session of the Multi-Media & Cultural
Institute was launched with a 12 noon
luncheon hosted by AIP at USC. This will
be followed by seminars Thursday (16) and
Thursday (23).
Bob Oliver and Slan Myles jr., host of
On South American Production Set
Joseph R. Mass has returned to Hollywood from a trip to Central and South
America. While there he visited on the set where "Conserje en Condoniinio" wa.s
being filmed for Columbia Pictures, which Rionia Films, S.A. is producing under
the direction of Miguel M. Delgado. (From I. to r.) Roberto Lainez, corporate
relations director for International Syndication Co., Jose and Marcela Palafox,
Mario Moreno ("Cantinflas' "), star of the film, and Mass.
ABC-TV's "1 Am Somebody" conducted
the seminar and principal speaker at the
first session, discussing the role of blacks,
Chicanos and Asians in the entertainment
industry, was William Marshall, star of
AIP's "Scream Blacula Scream." The picture
was screened following the luncheon.
Samuel Z. Arkoff, AIP president and
chairman of the board, in announcing his
company's support of the program, said:
"We are delighted to embark on a positive
course of action for the enlargement and
enrichment of the entertainment business.
This action follows the realization of the
important part the Los Angeles community
—particularly the minority comn. unity— is
playing in the current motion picture trends
and the need for the injection of new blood
into the film
industry,"
AIP, Arkoff added, also will establish
a scholarship fund and will pay $1,000 per
year for the next four years to
a high school
student who wins a proposed script-writing
contest and is admitted to a four-year college
or university in a nonscientific field.
Seminar panel participants include Janet
Hubbard, story editor for Motown Productions;
Joseph Hartsfield, executive producer
for Chocolate Chip Productions, and film
actor Booker Bradshaw.
Cinema 7 Sign Is Removed
Until Master Plan Okayed
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Dwight Harkins"
Cinema 7 in the Camelview Plaza, for
the time being, is operating on an "anonymous"
basis. A temporary sign directing
patrons to the theatre had to be removed
becau.se the city planning department said
""residents of the neighborhood were complaining
about it."
Dan Harkins of Dwight Harkins Theatres
said he had been informed by city officials
that a master plan will have to be presented
for Camelview Plaza before the theatre can
acquire a sign permit for the cinema ai 7001
East HighUmd.
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HOLLYWOOD — A new computerized
quality control system has been announced
by DeLuxe General. The DeLuxe System
7 combines with any conventional densitometer
to minimize possible errors in interpreting
process control data. Should an outof-control
condition develop, the system
will guide the operator through a specially
programed sequence of process checks designed
to locate the problem in the fastest
possible time. Dangers of overcontrolling
are completely eliminated, since the system
calls for action only when absolutely necessary,
according to DeLuxe General.
In addition to controlling the developing
process, the DeLuxe System 7 can be used
to assure greater accuracy in calibrating
printing equipment. The company says the
system automatically compensates for variations
in printer lamps, emulsion differences
and interlayer effects; printer tests can now
be evaluated in only a matter of seconds
and with greater precision than previously
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DeLuxe General's engineering staff has
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7. It has been designed to adapt easily
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Beverly Canon to Offer
Classics at Midnight
HOLLYWOOD — The Beverly Canon
Theatre, located opposite the headquarters
of Paramount Pictures in Beverly Hills, will
inaugurate a Saturday and Sunday midnight
policy of showing classics called ""The Midnight
Hour."
"Once Upon a Time in the West," "Harold
and Maude" and "Repulsion" are in the
first group of films scheduled.
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J^OEL COWARD once said, "Summing
myself up, I would say that 1 have a
talent to amuse." Now that his works are
enjoying a successful revival and his "Oh.
Coward" is playing at the Ivar Theatre here,
film studios are checking their stock on
hand and some producers are looking further
into the possibility of a revue-on-film
in the play on the boards, which also ran
in New York.
Coward's films were "Around the World
in 80 Days," "Our Man in Havana" and
"The Italian Job." He died at 73 and the
present Hollywood show had the name of
"Cowardly Custard" when it ran in London.
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QNE THEATRE CIRCUIT OWNER,
here from the Midwest, was interested
in why some of the studios are placing such
high terms on their product. Asking to be
unnamed, for obvious reasons, he expressed
Tomo' Film Shortage Is
Foreseen by Theatremen
DENVER—This city may possibly face,
among other shortages, a situation in which
so-called pornographic movies will be in
short supply, according to Rocky Mountain
News staff writer Al Knight.
In a July 25 feature story. Knight said:
"The signs of this unexpected shortage
aren't readily apparent but theatre owners
on the Roof and 'The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow.' Gone at the Gothic and Oriental
are the $2 adult admissions and there's an
across-the-board fee for all ages of 50
cents for the twin bill. A theatre spokesman
said it had just become too difficult to get
dirty movies because of the new risks of
prosecution for interstate transportation of
obscene materials created by the Supreme
Court decision.
"Other theatre owners and managers
agreed. Ed Sanchez, manager of the Tabor
Theatre, said some thought has been given
to a change in policy concerning XXX-rated
movies but so far no decision has been
made. He made it clear the bill of fare
would be changed, if at all, very reluctantiy.
This is what people want to see,' Sanchez
iiJ. The Tabor is currently featuring 'The
';vi) in Miss Jones.' Sanchez .said he
expect any problems in the near
iWITH SYD CASSYD:
a wish that he could sit in on the pricing
sessions.
Discussing one major picture now in release,
which is doing average business, he
found fault with the fact that the pricing
on this film was on the same level as one
of the recent great boxoffice grossers from
the same studio.
"What this studio did was become heisted
by its own petard in deciding that this new
picture, though not of the same calibre as
its recent success, should gross as much.
At the theatre level, the new picture was
sold on a blind-bid basis and we had to bid
on the same basis as the former success,"
he stated. "Since it didn't fulfill its promise,
we are stuck with a studio misjudgment. I
could point out fivi of this same studio's TV
features which would have outgrossed the
one they gave us for theatres. But we can't
beat their 'free' delivery system.
iiuic. He claimed demand to see the picture
is so great that it won't have to be
changed for quite a while.
"When and if the playbill must be
changed, Sanchez conceded, it will be difficult
to get a 'good' replacement. He predicted
that there would have to be more
in-state production of XXX-rated movies
on the theory that there doesn't seem to be
any alternative.
"Mel Hanners, part-owner and manager
of two houses specializing in sex movies,
The Variety Club School benefit twintheatre
premiere sponsored by Tent 50
Wednesday (8) scheduled a 7:30 p.m. showtime
insist they are real and portend future the Old Chelsea Theatre and Kitty's, confirmed
for Waikiki 1 and 8 p.m. for Waikiki
he has been turned down on more
trouble, if not rationing of the product.
Ironically, the Denver City Council, which than one film order because distributors 2. This was to allow enough time for the
would doubtless like to claim credit for simply won't ship some films across state ticket-holders of Ross Hunter's "Lost Horizon"
such a shortage, can't. The council, which
from the prepremiere party at the
lines. He said the two theatres will con-
approved a new city ordinance on obscene
Shangri-la Gardens of the Waikiki Sheraton
tinue to operate as they do now and 'will
materials, must take a back seat to the U.S. simply get the best product we can.' A to get to the theatre. The Columbia release
Supreme Court, theatre owners say.
situation may eventually be produced, he opened at the Cinerama Theatre following
"The Supreme Court issued new obscenity
said, in which hard-core pornography isn't the mid-Pacific debut al the twin theatres
standards June 21 and within two
in Waikiki.
available in quantity and will have to be
weeks two Denver theatres, the Oriental replaced with 'soft-core' varieties. The two
and the Gothic, changed from 'XXX-rated' Hanners theatres are now featuring 'Monica" Managerial Changes Made
movie houses showing such classics as and 'Proposition 8.' Hanners said he has no
By Video at Albuquerque
'Diary of a Stewardess' and 'Give Me Liberty
Now' to family houses showing 'Fiddler nance which incorporates the new Supreme
plan to test the recently passed city ordi-
ALBUQUERQUE — Several managerial
changes have been made in Video Theatres'
Court standards. 'I think they (Denver law
officers) will come and see me,' he said.
"William K. Hickey, assistant U.S. attorney
designated by U.S. Attorney James
Treece as office spokesman, said fear may
be playing a part in shortage of films. "What
they (the theatre operators) are looking
for are borderline movies, those that might
not come under the Supreme Court guidelines,'
Hickey said. 'They are trying to
avoid the hard-core film.'
"He said there have been no attempts
since the Supreme Court decision to seize
obscene materials in interstate transit but
the U.S. attorney's office is keeping an eye
on the situation for possible future cases . .
Arthur Schwartz, a Denver attorney who
represents over 20 Denver book dealers
and movie houses, predicted trouble for
both the Supreme Court opinion and for
the Denver ordinance enacted as a result.
"Denver has joined some very impressive.
sophisticated cities in passing an ordinance.'
Schwartz said. 'Cities like Birmingham.
Ala.; Columbus, Ga., and Jacksonville. Fla."
"He predicted enforcement will continue
to be every bit as much of a problem as
it was under the old Supreme Court standard
that a work wasn't obscene unless it was
'utterly without redeeming social value.'
"Whatever the case, he suggested, the
future litigation to clear up the ancient
questions of what is and what isn't obscene
may take months to resolve. It has been
an openly acknowledged 'secret' that as
long as the obscenity question can be tied
up in court, the dealers and movie theatre
owners are happy and generally making
money. Nothing in the Supreme Court
opinion changes that."
HONOLULU
J^ conistant visitor and here again at the
Kahala Hilton is working movie producer
Hal Wallis, vacationing and, of
course, checking on future scripts. He has
just completed production of "The Don Is
Dead." Wallis" interview with Advertiser
special columnist Cobey Black was a halfpage
spread in the morning daily. And,
whoops, one of the daily writers referred
to Wallis' film as "The Dog Is Dead" (a
doggone typo). Just the week before, actor
Slim Pickens had some very interesting comments
for the readers of the same paper,
featured by the same Cobey Black.
operations in Albuquerque, it was announced
here by city manager Paul West.
He said that 1. D. Miles, who has been
manager of the circuit's Silver Dollar Drivein,
has been transferred to helm the Wyoming
outdoor theatre, succeeding Harry
Gilbert, who resigned from the company
and moved to Phoenix.
Gabriel Sanchez, Albuquerque, has been
appointed manager of the Silver Dollar
Drive-In. Sanchez is just out of military
service.
Mrs. Lester (Verna) Coker, who has been
in concessions for Video locally for several
years, has been named manager of the circuit's
Tesuque Drive-In. She succeeds
Charles Shook, who vacated the post a few
weeks ago. Mrs. Coker. the first woman
manager for Video locally for some time,
is the wife of Lester Coker. general mainiL-nance
man for ihe circuil's local operalions.
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Week as LA Business Leader at 765
LOS ANGELES — "A Touch of Class"
more than doubled the percentage of its
nearest competitior on the LA Barometer
and kept intact five weeks at the top of the
grossing ladder. "Class" scored 765 to 350
for the No. 2 film, "The Devil in Miss
Jones." 16th week at Cine Cienega. Also
recording a 300-class week was "40 Carats,"
Pix—Cleopatra Jones (WB)
Plazo The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para),
2nd wk
UA Cinema Center 1—40 Corots (Col), 10th wk
UA Cinema Center 2 State of Siege (SR),
100
UA Cinema Center 3— L. ond Pain (and the
Whole Damn Thing) (i
UA Westwood ^The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
'I'MGM), 5th wk 105
Village Paper Moon (Para), 7th wk 275
tenth week at UA Cinema Center 1. "Cleopatra
Jones" embarked on its Pix engagement
with 260 and "Oklahoma Crude"
broke away to a 235 opening week at Avco
at the Cherry Creek and Villa Italia, carried
Cinema Center 1 and Hollywood Cinema.
[Average
off top honors here as the Paramount release
rated 270—60 grossing points ahead
1
Is 100)
ABC Century City Emperor of the North
(20th-Fox), 5th wk 100
ABC Century City 2, Hollywood Pocific
of fifth-week "Jesus Christ Superstar" at
Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ), 2nd wk 240
the Cooper. These were the only first runs
Avco Cinema Center 1 Hollywood Cinema
Oklahoma Crude (Col) 235 grossing above the twice-average level but
Avco Cinema Center 2, Pantages Dillinger
(AlP), 2nd wk 215 nearly all other Denver screen programs
Avco Cinema Center 3 A Touch of Class (Emb), found spots between 100 and 200.
5th
Love (WB), 6th wk
Aladdin Last Tango in Paris (UA), 14th wk. .130
Century Tom Sawyer (UA), 2nd wk
Center The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Paro) 100
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Chinese, Picfoir—Live and Let Die (UA), 5th Century 21 Scarecrow (WB), 6th wk 160
Cine Cienega The Devil in Miss Jones (SR),
Cherry Creek, Villa Italia Paper Moon (Para),
16th wk
2nd wk 270
-It Happened in Hollywood (SR),
Colorado 1, 2 The Day of the Jackal (Univ),
13th
5th wk 145
Dome The Day of the Jackal (Uni\
Colorado 3 The Mon Who Loved Cat Dancing
(MGM), 5th wk Not Available
Crest—O Lucky Man (WB), 5th wk 1 Continental Tom Sawyer (UA), 6th wk 170
Egyptian 3 Sssssss (Univ) 1 Cooper Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ), 5th wk. . .210
Fine Arts—Last Tango in Paris (UA), 20th wk. .2 Crest A Warm December (NGP), 6th wk 80
Fox Hollywood, UA Cinema Center 4 The Legend Denver 1, Lakeside, Village Square Live and
of Hell House (20th-Fox) 1
Let Die (UA), 5th wk 140
Fox Wilshire ^Let the Good Times Roll (Col),
Esquire A Touch of Class (Emb), 5th wk 180
3rd wk
Flick Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (Col),
Notional, Vogue—The Lost of Shcilo (WB),
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a new building at 1337 West 1 1th St. Completion
of the structure is scheduled for
mid-November or early December.
Robert Evans, local insurance man who
operated the Grand Theatre several yeai^.
will be manager of the new theatre. He
stated that only first-run motion pictures
will be shown and that a clause in the contract
bans the exhibition of all X-rated
films.
Estimated cost of the mini-theatre
building
is approximately $110,000 and it is
believed that some $50,000 will be spent for
equipment.
Tracy, at the present time, has no movie
house. The venerable Grand Theatre on
lower Central Avenue has been closed since
its owner. Jack Arnold of Oakland, suffered
a heart attack, and no plans have been announced
regarding its of)ening. This will be
the first enterprise of this kind in northern
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N. G. Vracin Made Sales
Manager at DeLuxe Gen'l
HOLLYWOOD—Nicholas G. Vracin has
been appointed to the new position of sales
manager for DeLuxe General, it was announced
by Neal Keehn. vice-presidentmarketing
for the national motion picture
laboratory organization. Vracin's responsibilities
will include supervision of the daily
activities of the sales department, planning
sales promotional programs and activities,
reviewing the company's total customer
servicing effectiveness and developing systems
for the closer coordination of the sales
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Crown's 'Superchick' Is
Booked in 45 LA Houses
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HOLLYWOOD —
Suix-rchick. ' which
has been racking up big grosses around the
country for Crown International Pictures.
ha.s been booked into 45 theatres of top
circuits in Los Angeles, with a September
5 opening set, according to executive vicepresident
Mark Tenser.
The film, which stars Joyce Jillson in the
title role, Louis Quinn and Tony Young.
was produced by John Burrows and directed
by Ed Forsyth, with Marilyn J. Tenser as
executive producer.
"Superchick" is, according to Tenser,
Crown's biggest grosser to date, setting a
record in the company's 14-ycar history.
BOXOFFICE :: Augu.st 13, l')73

DO COLLEGES HELP BUSINESS AS ^_
MUCH AS BUSINESS HELPS COLLEGES?
Yes, they do But not in the same proportion.
Business contributes about 15% of the total voluntary
support received by colleges.
But today, business gets half the college-trained
men and women who are employed. Tomorrow, it will
need even more.
As a result, businessmen should think seriously
about increasing the level of corporate giving to education.
Can you think of a better investment?
For the latest national figures on corporate giving
to higher education, write on your letterhead for "CFAE
Survey of Corporation Support of Higher Education,"
and enclose $2.00 to help cover costs. Mail to; Council
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gun International Productions, major fourwail
distribution company, has acquired
the U.S. distribution rights to German
producer Dr. Harald Reinl's theatrical
feature, "Chariot of the Gods." It will be
released in November.
Robert I. Kronenberg has concluded a
deal with Jerry Balsam, president of JER
Pictures, for the distribution rights in the
13 Western states to four foreign-made features:
"Vengeance," "One Brief Summer"
and "Four Times That Night." all in English,
and the Swedish film "TTie Indelicate
Balance."
"Red, White and Blue," one of Entertainment
Ventures' biggest grossing films,
will be reissued, according to EV president
David F. Friedman. A definitive documentary
on the permissive era in America, "Red,
White and Blue" provides an in-depth study
of censorship, pornography and obscenity
in America. It was produced in 1971 by
the Sebastians.
Fred Briskin, president of Cinema National
Corp.. the Hollywood-based distribution
company, announced the firm has acquired
the distribution rights for 13 Western
states for Mike Harris Productions"
"The Deadly Fathoms." with Rod Serling.
CNC now is setting West Coast multiple
showings for this fall.
Westwood, home of UCLA and abounding
with college students, was used to dramatize
the engagement of "Dillinger" at
United Artists' Cinema Center Theatre,
when American International had a 1932
Cadillac V-16 touring car driven along the
streets. The driver was dressed like the
notorious gangster. John Dillinger, of the
'30s, accompanied by a woman attired as
"The Lady in Red."
Mrs. Cordelia Wyatt, mother of Harold
Wyatt, Mann Theatres district manager,
died Monday, July 30, in Fort Lauderdale,
Fla. Mrs. Wyatt was 87. Funeral services
were held Thursday (2) in Fort Lauderdale.
Bruce Corwin, president of Metropolitan
Theatres, has been named a fire commissioner
for the city of Los Angeles by newly
elected Mayor Tom Bradley.
Robert Saxton, president of Hampton International
Pictures, has appointed Philip
Cobey to oversee all accounting functions
of the company, while Ken Jones, president
of Creditors House, has been designated to
handle certain collections. In the future, all
Hampton International releases will be
printed on Gevaert raw stock, Saxton disclosed.
After viewing tests using this stock,
he said that he felt the results justified the
decision to go along with Agfa-Gevaert.
Saxton's "The Halfbreed" and additional
prints of "The Gorilla Gang" and "Naked
Evil" will be on this stock.
Women's and minorities committees of
the Screen Actors Guild met in a cordial
confrontation with ABC, CBS and NBC
executives Tuesday (7) at the Tail O" the
Cock Restaurant. SAG vice-president Kathleen
Nolan, also chairman of the women's
committee, pointed out that women comprise
only 18.3 per cent of the total TV
portrayals, while making up 53 per cent of
the population. The luncheon was the sixth
sponsored by SAG. Others have been with
studios and producers. Sharing the dais with
Ms. Nolan were Robert DoQui, SAG minorities
committee chairman; Chester Migden,
SAG national executive secretary;
Tom vSarnoff, staff executive vice-president
of NBC and board chairman of the National
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences;
Perry Lafferty, CBS programing vicepresident,
and Paul Masterson, ABC director
of West Coast administration.
Donn B. Tatum, chairman of the board
and chief executive officer of Walt Disney
Productions, has been named to the advisory
board of the National Alliance of Businessmen
by Richard W. Heldridge. Crocker
Bank executive and Los Angeles chairman
of the alliance. The alliance is a volunteer
organization which combines business, government
and labor and has the sanction of
the President.
The West Coast Women's Film Festival,
originally scheduled for November, has been
moved to February 1974 in order to give
the screening committee more time to evaluate
the more than 600 film entries expected,
it was reported by Mary Jo Sorce of Cine-
Women, sponsors of the festival.
Columbia Names Jeff Lee
Branch Manager in SF
SAN FRANCLSCO— Jeff Lee has been
promoted to the position of Columbia Pictures
branch manager here, it
nounced Monday (6) by Milt
was an-
Goodman,
vice-president and general sales manager.
Lee has served as assistant branch manager
in San Francisco since September 1971.
Lee started with Columbia in the Los
Angeles branch in 1965, serving in the
capacity of booker until December 1967,
when he became a salesman. In May 1970
he was appointed branch nianaijer in .Salt
Lake Citv.
Tent 25 Raises $20,000
For Home for the Aged
LOS ANGELES—Over 520,000 raised
at a private dinner attended by 350 persons
and followed by a screening of Mike Frankovich's
"40 CaraLs," a Columbia Pictures
release,
has been donated through the Variety
Club of Southern California Tent 25 to
the Outdoor Group of the California Home
for the Aged at Reseda, Calif. Frankovich.
elected last May as the president of Variety
Clubs International, is a member of Tent 25.
Although the Variety Club is a showmen's
organization devoted to aiding needy children,
Frankovich said credit deserves to be
given to the local tent for the successful
project, since the screening was arranged
the suggestion of Al Lapidus and Robert
at
W. Selig, executive board members of Tent
25.
SAN FRANCISCO
l^oger Paulson, director of advertising for
Portland-based Larry Moyer Theatres,
came through town on his vacation .
Aytac Ercen has taken over the operation
of the Jack London Square Triplex, formerly
operated by Lippert Theatres.
Terry Zach of Jack Wodell Associates'
media department resigned to go into business
on his own and was given a no-host
farewell party at the Jack Wodell screening
room Thursday evening (2). Well-wishers included
fellow workers, some Filmrowites
and various radio and TV representatives.
Blunienfeld Theatres has taken over the
operation of the El Rancho Drive-In. Col-
The reopening of the Alameda Theatre,
now operated by the Lippert circuit, saw
an invited audience of local dignitaries,
film company representatives and theatre
circuit representatives attend a special champagne
reception, followed by a screening of
Universal's forthcoming release ".American
Graffiti," which was arranged between Lippert
sr. and Francis Ford Coppola, one of
the film's producers. The George ("THX-
1138") Lucas-directed film will make its
Bay area bow at the Cinema 21 here
Wednesday (15). The day following the
Alameda's grand reopening saw the theatre
open with United Artists' "Tom Sawyer."
Murray Lafayette. UA publicist, was hospitalized
and now is recuperating at Mills
Hospital on the Peninsula. Cards undoubtedly
would be welcome.
Universal is holding an all-day screening
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Merrill, star of Golden Circle F"ilnis'
"Running Wild," is shown with Arthur
W. Moss, left, president of GCF. and
Ward Pennington, right, vice-president
of the company, at the movie's world
premiere July 31 at the Mesa Theatre
in Grand Junction, Colo. The premiere
of "Running Wild," which also stars
Lloyd Bridges. Pat Hingle. Morgan
Woodward and Gilbert Roland, benefitted
the local Boys Club. The film
goes into national release Monday (20).
will be screened in the afternoon. Aside
from local host Jim Mooney, Universal
branch manager, also expected to attend
are Robert Carpenter, general sales manager
for Universal, his assistant Norman Gluck
and "Hi" Martin, Universal president.
Three Pussycat Employees
Cited in San Jose, Calif.
SAN JOSE, CALIF.— Paula Miranda,
Pussycat Theatres northern California division
manager; Marlin Bacon, theatre
manager, and Pussycat vice-president Jim
Johnson were cited for civil and criminal
contempt of Judge Bruno's cease-and-desist
order in San Jose for the exhibition of
"Keys" and "Bust Out." Prints of the film
were not confiscated nor were employees
jailed. Bail bonds in the amount of $250
each were posted.
Irial of the criminal contempt charge of
exhibition of alleged obscene films in violation
of Judge Bruno's order will be heard
Thursday (16). The trial of the civil contempt
charges will be heard September 1
by Judge Bruno.
Bob Hope Xmas Show Set
LAS CRUCES. N.M.—Actor Bob Hope
is scheduled to present a Christmas show on
the New Mexico State University campus
here December 14. The event will honor
New Mexico's Vietnam prisoners of war and
veterans.
Denver Theatre Ordinance
Is Criticized by Mayor
DENVER— Although critical of the city
council for passing an ordinance aimed al
\-rated theatres and X-rated hook stores,
M.iyor William McNichols signed the measure
into law. The new ordinance will go
niio effect as soon as it can be published
in a legal publication.
In noting his displeasure, the mayor
pointed out that the effect would be to
force X-rated theatres into the suburbs.
I hen, if the suburbs pass ordinances
against the theatres and book stores, they
will ao into the surrounding rural areas,
he said.
McNichols would have preferred that
the council leave the matter up to the next
session of the state legislature so that the
law could have applied to the whole state.
The council passed the bill by a vote
9-3, so that even if the mayor had
of
vetoed it, there was the almost certainty
that the council would pass it over his
veto. The bill forbids possession of obscene
material, except in the home, and
its also forbids promotion.
Anticensorship Statement
Proposed by Arts Council
DENVER—At a recent meeting of the
Regency II Theatre in conjunction with two executive board of the National Council
of the company's forthcoming releases. "Sugarland
Express," starring Goldie Hawn Denver, a motion was made urging the
and National Endowment on the Arts in
and Ben Johnson, will be screened at the organization to draft a statement encouraging
creative freedom and opposing the re-
theatre in the morning, followed by a luncheon
at the Jack Tar Hotel. "The Sting." cent obscenity ruling of the U.S. Supreme
starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, Court. There reportedly is great concern
among the membership on the issue of obscenity
and some hope that a strong anticensorship
statement may be drafted at a
meeting in Washington, D.C., September 14.
A spokesman said that the motion called
for the federal arts organization to "make
certain that valid artistic and creative freedom
aren't restricted or curtailed (as a
result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling).
The council requests that the endowment
staff prepare a statement which would, in
part, encourage artists and art organizations
to take an active role in any response to
this decision (the Supreme Court's) at the
local level."
Opening Night of SF Film
Festival Featuring Party
SAN FRANCISCO—The opening night
of the San Francisco International Film
Festival will feature a post-film party at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Embarcadero
October 17. Press relations for the festival
are being handled as an in-house function
by Mark Chase.
Jack Wodell Associates will continue in
an advisory capacity.
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France visiting her daughter. She is spending
four weeks there . . . Mike Morrison,
Buena Vista branch manager, vacationed
for a week in Los Angeles.
Bill Harrison, salesman for American International
Pictures, plans to spend the next
couple of weeks in Seattle visiting friends
Reeves, district manager, ABC
Intermountain Theatres, used a short weekend
vacation to visit relatives in Arizona.
Lucille Taylor, secretary at Westrex. gave
birth to a seven-pound, five-ounce girl Tuesday
morning, July 31. Both are doing fine.
Lucille and the proud father planned to
name their "bundle of joy" Shelley.
The Motion Picture Club's annual golf
tournament will be held September 12 at the
Wasatch Golf Club in Heber City. There
will be many distributors and exhibitors
from the Denver area in attendance, as well
as all the local golfers. Chairmen of this
year's golf committee are Bill Harrison,
Harry Swonson and Ray Miller. Dinner at
the Treasure Mountain Inn, Park City, will
follow the tournament.
Kenny Lloyd, 20th-Fox branch manager,
announced a saturation on "Butch Cassidy
and the Sundance Kid" in the Utah and
Montana area exclusively.
"Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" will star
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COLORADO SPRINGS—The Colorado
Springs Sun published an article on the
troubles of a district attorney and his investigator
in securing evidence that would
stand up in court and be sufficient to get
X-rated material banned. The Sun said:
'What is pornography and how does the
district attorney prosecute it? 'It's a tough
question at times,' remarked Asst. Dist.
Atty. Elvin Gentry, 'because the definition
keeps changing.'
"Until recently a film, book or magazine
had to be 'utterly without social redeeming
value" for a conviction to withstand
a U.S. Supreme Court appeal. The
vagueness of that phrase protected the
perpetrators of many explicit acts. Now the
high court has boiled its definition down
to material which 'appeals chiefly to the
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social value as a criterion of obscenity.
Facing charge after charge and the
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not sure whether a city ordinance as was
recently passed in Denver would be usefu:
or even constitutional.
"There currently are four cases of promoting
obscenity pending in the local
courts."
As a sidelight to the main story, the
Sun ran some comments from an investigator,
with this being written by Joyce
Treat, a Sun reporter. Portions of her story
follow;
"Dick Schnackenberg, an investigator for
the district attorney, hopes he never has to
see another dirty movie. He went to about
50 before begging to be released from the
assignment. 'I'd seen enough," he said. It
was his job to gather material for the district
attorney to take to court. Sometimes
he could not get it fast enough. One movie
was shown at noon and was whisked out
of town a few hours later when theatre
management was informed he had been
there. They knew his call wasn't for the
pursuit of pleasure. Without the film, it
is difficult to prosecute.
"The district attorney's office has money
in its budget for dirty movies. It costs between
$3 and $5 each time an investigator
attends and not every film is seized. The
investigator said the audience at such theatres
is diverse. The films don't seem to
appeal to teenagers. And on the basis of
the affidavit he turns in, the judge may
order seizure of the film."
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KANSAS CITY—The Legend of Boggy
Creek." filmed in neighboring Arkansas.
captured the fantasy of metropolitan theatregoers
as it started a six-theatre engagement
here, grossing a composite 385 and
thereby outpacing all first-run competition
in the report week. Also qualifying for the
elite 300 class, "A Touch of Class." raced
through a fourth week at the Fine Arts
with exactly three-times-average results.
Solid above-normal percentages appeared
up and down the Barometer, only one film,
newcomer "Badge 373." falling as low as
the 100 level that denotes customary income
for a theatre.
(Average Is 100)
Blue Ridge 2, Ranch Mart 3 Cohill, United States
Marshal (WB), 4fh wk 160
Blue Ridge 1, Plozo, Watts Mill 1 Poper Moon
(Pora), 5th wk 260
Blue Ridge 4, Ranch Mart Tom Sowyer (UA),
1
6th wk 200
Brr*ood 6, Ranch Mart 2— Live and Let Die (UA),
5th wk 225
1 1 theatres Badge 373 (Para) 100
Embassy 1, 2 Last Tango in Paris (UA),
10th wk 150
Fine Arts A Touch of Closs (Emb), 4th wk 300
Five theofres—Super Fly T.N.T. (Poro) 200
Four theatres The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para),
2nd wk 125
Four theatres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
2nd wk 225
Four theatres The Neptune Factor (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 120
Four theatres Scream Bloculo Scream (AlP),
2nd wk 150
Glenwood 1, Midland 1, Trumon Corners 2
Oklahoma Crude (Col), 5th wk 125
Nine theatres The Chinese Connection (NGP),
2nd wk 170
Six theatres The Legend of Boggy Creek (5R) . .385
Probable Cause Hearings
Planned in Indy Courts
INDIANAPOLIS—The battle against
hard-core films has shifted to local courts,
with several "probable cause" hearings
planned to determine if the many reels of
film confiscated from local art theatres are
obscene within the guidelines of a recent
U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Leroy K. New. chief trial deputy for the
Marion County prosecutor's office, said.
"We are taking the position that if the
courts rule the confiscated films obscene,
we can launch an 'all-out" war on hard-core
pornography." He said he would not bring
any suits against marginal or simulated material—only
on the explicit sex act or
sodomy scenes.
One theatre, the Festival Theatre on the
east side, was raided three times in a recent
nine-day period, with three 2.000-foot reels
of film confiscated. New has ordered raids
on a number of book stores and four art
theatres and has become the defendant in
at least three lawsuits, two involving the
Festival Theatre.
One of these suits filed by the Festival
in federal court is asking the court to determine
that adversary hearings must be
held on the question of whether material is
obscene before the material can be confiscated
by the police.
New said they have material in the police
property room which was confiscated nearly
four years ago. He said if the court decides
the confiscated film is not obscene, it will
be returned; otherwise, it will be held for
evidence at criminal trials later.
Ray Musselmans Recall
50 Years in Exhibition
LINCOLN. KAS.— Ml. .mil Mrs. Ray
Musselnian. long-time exhibitors, recently
wrote BoxoFFiCE as follows:
We have been celebrating our arrival in
Lincoln just 50 years ago. Wc bought the
Princess Theatre from H. H. Woody, then
had a fire that burned us out in 1946. We
had to rebuild where we could and remodeled
an old building. The difficult job was
to find material, even for the remodeling,
but we made it.
For the past six years wc have been
leasing the Roach Theatre and. while business
is not like it was. they do well on the
really good pictures. And. although we are
getting too old and worn out to stay in the
business, we try to keep up on the news.
The few "old-timers" who are still around
just
ancient history. We sold a lot of tickets:
adults. 25 cents and kids ten cents, with a
small raise on the best pictures, but we
could eliminate so many of the stinkers.
I have a daughter in Clinton, Mo., whose
husband works in the cement business. Hope
to visit there soon, but weather has kept us
home for some time.
I hope BoxoFFiCE will keep up the good
work for a long time.
Roxy Theatre in Moline
Changes to Family Fare
MOLINE. ILL.—This city's only adult
theatre switched to family films July 29
because the owner took a look at one of the
X-rated movies and decided she didn't want
to show them any more. Mrs. W. I. Brotman
became the owner of the Roxy Theatre
in March when her husband died.
Mrs. Brotman said July 27 she had been
thinking for quite a while about changing
the theatre's policy and probably made the
final decision when she caught her first
glimpse of a
so-called "adult" film.
"I'd never seen one," she said. "I'm not
dumb. I knew they contained nudity but I
looked in there and I saw this nude and I
thought. 'What's so interesting about that? I
don't want to go this route.' "
The recent announcement by Moline officials
that they will try to place tighter
restrictions on what can be shown by an
adult theatre might have influenced her
decision, Mrs. Brotman said. She acknowledged
she could have fought the case but
preferred to go this family film route.
The Roxy Theatre originalh' was a f.uiiily-typc
movie house.
Destruction Ordered
For Films, Exhibits
INDIANAPOLLS—In what was termed
a 'landmark" decision by the prosecutor's
office. Municipal Judge Valan S. Boring of
Indianapolis has ordered destroyed approximately
$13,000 worth of films and exhibits,
declaring the materials contraband. Boring
set local community standards by holding
that the films and printed matter had "absolutely
no redeeming social value." Sheriff's
deputies had seized the material as it
was being loaded into an automobile at the
Adult News Shop.
"I guess, in effect, I was acting as the
censor for the people of Indiana," the judge
said in discussing the verdict. He said he
viewed part of a film and three printed
are remembered, but the old Filmrow just exhibits and that the material depicted
intimate sexual acts and "is therefore not
isn't there any more. have been the
I on
Row once with my lessor and have been protected by the First Amendment to the
in
Kansas City often, but that place is so U. S. Constitution or any state constitution."
changed that I just pass through.
Meanwhile, three men associated with the
Old age creeps up on one and I can remember
Festival Theatre on the east side were ar-
that little copy boy who ran up and rested after an adversary hearing which held
down the stairs for The Reel Journal. The that films confiscated there July 7 were
many places along Filmrow now have been pornographic. The theatre has been raided
taken over by other businesses, and time four times. Arrested were James O'Neal.
changes everything.
45. manager; Harlon Wheeler. 29. assistant
The prices and selling of product are so
changed. That old average of $12.50 and
manager,
jectionist.
and Forest L. Bennett. 33. pro-
the block of 51 with so many shorts are Since the beginning of July vice squad
officers have adopted a "get-tough" attitude
and searched 20 book stores and four
art theatres. Chief Marion County Trial
Prosecutor Leroy K. New said criminal
charges will be filed against dealers and
theatre owners involved and further said the
Indianapolis action would serve as a warning
to other dealers and theatre owners
throughout the state.
The latter have filed several suits in
federal courts challenging police action in
conducting raids and seizing material before
evidence hearings are held on the obscenity
question. Some of the suits challenge the
constitutionality of Indiana's obscenity
statutes.
According to attorne\s filing charges, the
recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on pornography
requires that local laws specifically
spell
out material deemed obscene.
Victoria Principal on PA
Tour for 'The Naked Ape'
CHICAGO—Victoria Principal, touring
the Midwest to promote the release of her
Universal Playboy film "The Naked Ape."
appeared here on "The Irv Kupcinet Show"
Thursday (9). "The Naked Ape" will premiere
at the Regent Theatre in Westwood.
Calif., Thursday (16).
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KANSAS CITY
The Dickinson circuit held opening ceremonies
in Salina. Kas.. Wednesday
evening (8) for its new Midstates Cinema 1
and 2 theatres. Members from Filmrow offices
attended. Gary Chrisbens is the city
manager . . . The Dickinson office has a
number of new girls working there: Michelle
Sands, formerly with Warner Bros., is a
booker: Dee Rooker is secretary to John
Chambliss, advertising director, and Linda
Billman is the new switchboard girl.
Bill Gill, United Artists salesman, was on
vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks with his
family.
American Multi Cinema personnel had a
special section at the Harry S. Truman
Stadium for the Royals-Boston game Tuesday
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Tom Woolery. manager of AMC's Embassy
theatres, and Frances Frame, home office
accounting department. They rejoiced in the
Royals winning after 11 innings.
Jean Calvert, Universal Pictures office
manager and head booker, welcomes her
daughter Suzanne Webster and grandchildren
from Mount Vernon. Ind. to Kansas
City Monday (13) to enjoy the sights and
sounds of our town in the summertime.
Mark Anderson, office manager at the
Filmrow offices of Mid-America Cinema,
has sold an article on bluegrass to the
Kansas City Star. He says that it will appear
in the Friday (17) issue. Anderson also is a
city councilman of Fairway, Kas.
Screenings at Commonwealth: "Man
Called Noon" (NGP). Tuesday (7): "The
Circle." (Circle), distributed by Midwest
Films. Thursday (9): "Legend of Hillbilly
John" (Jack Harris) and "Run. Virgin,
Run" (IPC), both distributed by United
National Films. Thursday (9). "Gordon's
War" (20th-Fox), Wednesday (15). and
"Karato. the Hong Kong Cat" (ATP) Thursday
(16). both at L30 p.m.
Bev Miller, Mercury Film head, is home
from Baptist Memorial Hospital following
his recent operation. He thanks all those
who wished him well.
Mary Jo Gorman of the Boxoffice staff
is a patient at St. Joseph Hospital for a
physical checkup. She is in Room 321. Her
mother also is a patient at the same hospital.
Exhibitors seen on Filmrow: From Missouri—Larry
Marks, Aurora; and Walter J.
West. Cameron.
Bill Vaughan, editor of Starbeams in the
Kansas City Star, had this quip in his Tuesday
(7) column: "A senior citizen of our
acquaintance suggests reduced rates to X-
rated movies for dirty old men."
Dr. James K. Loutzenhiser, chairman of
the film committee for the Missouri State
Council on the Arts, and president of the
Kansas City Film Critics Circle, is on vacation
this week in Atlantic City and area,
accompanied by his wife and four children.
Hallmark Acquires Three
FARMINGTON. MO.— Hallmark Theatres
of Boston. Mass.. last month acquired
the Roscland Theatre in Flat River. Mo.;
the Corral Drive-In. Farmington. and the
Ritz Theatre. Farmington. from Edwards &
Plumlee. Bill Kummins. vice-president of
Hallmark, said the operation would remain
the same, with Dave Jennings and Dick
Jennings managing the Roseland and Corral.
I he Ritz has been closed several years.
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Hating System No. Longer
A Factor': Ray Dreher
ST. LOUIS—"Pornography: Who Will
Decide?" was the banner headline on a
recent lengthy feature article in the St. Louis
Globe Democrat relating to the many questions
that have evolved locally as a result
of the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision that
every community must decide for itself what
literature, movies and TV shows should be
banned. Ray Dreher, a national co-counsel
for Citizens for Decent Literature, says no
dramatic immediate cleansing of pornography
is e.\pected but he sees a relief to some
of the frustrations of battling it.
Said Dreher. "The most positive aspect of
the ruling is that movies no longer will be
able to hide behind sham ratings. The rating
system won't be a factor. Now, the content
of a film will have to speak for itself."
He said the filmmakers will no longer be
able to "redeem" a picture with a social
value tagged onto the end.
The process of implementing the Supreme
Court's ruling most frequently will be identical
to that of any other crime. A complaint
will be filed, the police will seek a warrant,
the prosecutor will investigate and a judge
and jury will decide.
St. Louis Prosecutor Tom Shannon says
that his own background and views could
not be factors in issuing warrants. He said.
"In some respects, that might be true. But
in any case that was close, I'd go ahead and
prosecute. I wouldn't rely on my own morality
or standards. I seldom go to motion
pictures but there was a film not too long
ago that was objectionable. I sent three of
my assistants and they came back with
three different views."
Dreher observed. "Other parts of the
country are far more permissive. St. Louis
is still conservative. But cultural changes
are rapid. What we didn't accept yesterday,
we might tomorrow."
Earl Baris, an attorney who has debated
Dreher out of court and County Prosecutor
Gene McNary in court, sees St. Louis as a
community of permissiveness, provided it is
not
thrust on children.
Louis Jablonow. president of the Mid-
America Theatres circuit, said. "St. Louis
is conservative, very conservative. That's
why many pictures have never been shown
here."
Jablonow pointed out. "We never brought
Am Curious (Yellow)' here. .'Knd we
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didn't even consider "Deep Throat.' We
knew we couldn't show them and there
have been others which have been censored
for St. Louis showings."
Baris believes that the era of the "version"
may be upon us. He said. "Films, books
and magazines will be put out in different
versions for different parts of the country.
Hollywood may make four or five variations
(if a single film."
Hdward B. Arthur, head of Arthur Enterprises,
said. "We're in a period of extreme
control. So vvc musl he alert and conscious
(Conliiuied on page C-4)
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paper Moon," starring Ryan O'Neal and
his daughter Tatum, is in its fifth week
at the Granada Theatre. Lewis & Clark.
Northwest Plaza and Sunset Hills II cinemas.
The new James Bond. Roger Moore,
in "Live and Let Die" continues in a second
week at the Crestwood. Manchester. BAC
Ritz I. Stadium II and Village theatres, with
"Jesus Christ Superstar" in a third week at
BAC Cinema. Creve Coeur. Cross Keys and
South County . musical "Tom Sawyer"
is current at 19 area theatre including:
Bel Air. Cameo. Capri. Central City. 4
Seasons 2. French Village, Holiday. 1-44,
1-77, Nameoki I, Nova I, Paddock 2, Ritz,
Ronnies. Sixty-One South, BAC Skyview.
South City 2. 270 and Cinema 4 . . . "The
Harrad Experiment" has gone into an eighth
week at Kirkwood Cinema and "Last Tango
in Paris" continues on a $5 admission, reserved-seat
policy at the Fine Arts Theatre,
with showings at 2 and 8 p.m., Mondays
through Thursdays, with three nightly showings
at 2. 7 and 9:45 p.m. on weekends.
An example of what some observers believe
to be capricious and arbitrary official
action on obscenity was reviewed in a recent
news article stating: "The Post-Dispatch carried
a lead story June 21 on the court's
ruling that a movie cannot be seized without
a viewing by a judge first. Nevertheless, on
the night of June 23. members of the St.
Louis County Police Department raided the
Olympic Drive-In. arrested two employees
and confiscated 30 reels of allegedly obscene
film. The arresting officers used their
own judgment as to whether 'The Deviates,'
'The Black Bunch' and "YoLing Passions'
were obscene. No judge had seen the movies,
as required under the new .Supreme
Court mandate, nor made a judicial determination
as to their obscenity. Queried as
to this apparent violation of the court guidelines,
the press spokesman for St. Louis
County Prosecuting Attorney Gene McNary
said. 'Well. I guess we just don't read newspapers.'
He said that it takes from three to
five days for a copy of a Supreme Court
decision to reach McNary's office and denied
that the raid was an attempt to squeeze
a
seizure under the judicial wire."
Harvey Fisher, a lawyer and last chairman
of the city Decent Literature Commission,
described as among those persons concerned
with the effect that the Supreme
Court decisions may have on film fare, said
that he and his seven-member commission
had spent two years hearing testimony and
reading studies on obscenity and that he had
found no evidence that pornography led to
sex crimes or antisocial behavior and had
written a report to that effect. The other
members of his commission, he said, did not
fault his facts but would not sign the report
of the commission, which then went out of
business. Fisher said. "It used to be in the
movies that if there was going to be sex
the camera would pan away from the bed
and out the window to a storm, always a
storm. As a kid I thought you couldn't
HAVE sex unless there was a storm,"
Two Arrested in Incident
After Robbery in Theatre
ST. LOUIS—Two men arrested outside
the Fox Theatre in midtown Tuesday evening.
July 24, later were charged with having
robbed three Southern Illinois University
students inside the theatre. Two
juvenile officers were patrolling in
front of
the theatre when they saw the two young
men in a dispute.
David Jones, 24, had driven to the theatre
to pick up a girl friend employed there.
The two men had been bothering the girl
and Jones leaped from his car to go to her
defense, police said. One of the men pulled
a gun. raised it to fire at Jones, saw the
policemen and raced with the other down
an alley, where the pair was caught by the
patrolman.
The men were identified a few moments
later as the men who had taken $18 from
two young women and a young man when
the three were seated in
the theatre.
The culprits have been charged with
peace disturbance, armed robbery and flourishing
a deadly weapon.
'Rating System No Longer
A Factor': Ray Dreher
(Continued from page C-2)
of the danger. We're not all thieves or
pornographers. And we shouldn't be labeled
as such. That's just one small segment of
the community. I feel that nine true and
honest men sit on the Supreme Court. Five
of them made this decision. Four were
against it. You might find that kind of disagreement
here, everywhere."
Films such as "Super Fly," whose cocaine-sniffing
protagonist rises from rags to
riches through a life of crime, will be
banned in St. Louis if a group of ministers
gets its way. At a meeting recently of
Methodist ministers and police officials on
how black citizens can become more active
in fighting crime in their community, it was
said that the recent wave of black movies
has had a negative influence on the lifestyles
of some young ghetto dwellers. They said
city theatre owners will be asked to stop
showing films that generally glamorize vice
and crime as acceptable routes through
which blacks can escape from poverty.
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Rev. Cecil W. Howard, pastor of St.
James AME Church here, said: "I think that
these movies have a lot to do with the
crime problem." He said a yet-to-be-formed
coalition of ministers from various denominations
would seek to meet with the theatre
owners.
"We plan to ask the theatres to show
movies that don't glamorize the life of a
criminal." he revealed. "Young people see
these guys driving big cars, dressing clean
and ripping off folks. The young people
don't have the money for these things. So
where do they get it? Through crime."
Rev. James Cummings, Lane Tabernacle
CNE Church, said. "1 see "Super Fly' in a
negative context. I don't want "Super Fl\'
to be a model for young blacks. I think that
a committee of black ministers and other
concerned communit\ leaders should be
asked to review some of these movies before
they're released."
He said that black leaders in some other
parts of the nation have voiced similar
protests over the movies. Both ministers
indicated, however, thai the movies were
only part of the problem.
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Critic Sees Obscenity Buck' Being
Passed Back to the American People
CHICAGO—Tbe Supreme Court, in its
recent decision on obscenity, did not so
much pass judgment as "pass the buck" to
the American people, declares David Elliott
of the Chicago Daily News. Whether that is
where the buck belongs will soon be seen,
says Elliott, as communities across the
country pass new laws to deal with "obscene"
books and movies.
In an article headlined "Movie Censorship:
What Can We Lose—And What Can
We Live With?" Elliott discussed the Supreme
Court ruling as follows: "The court's
5-4 decision revised previous guidelines in a
way that gives the censorious new leverage.
A book or movie now can be censored if it
meets any of three stipulations . . . The
thorns in this legal bouquet are obvious.
What is an "average person' but a vague
statistical abstract? Does his being average
give him true knowledge of his community
standards? What is that community—state,
city or neighborhood? And can the average
person really define 'serious' value—when
the issue often divides sophisticated critics
and experts?
"Plainly the court was caught on the
proverbial horns. On one hand, as the highest
court, it must be the final judge of complicated
legal issues that have frustrated
lower courts, especially as those courts often
contradict each other. On the other hand,
this particular issue is knee-deep in public
morality and local custom, which vary so
greatly that the court's decision can never
hope to satisfy the whole country, resulting
in
a constant stream of appeals.
"William Quinlan. an assistant corporation
counsel for the city of Chicago, is now
preparing a new obscenity ordinance that
will probably reach the city council for a
final vote in August. He put his finger on
the practical 'rub' when he told me: 'The
court is trying to get out of the business of
reviewing these cases. They're sick of the
whole thing.'
"And, in fact, a tone of weariness pervades
the court's decision—a feeling with
which anyone who has seen more than a few
hard-core .sex movies will quickly sympathize.
But the irony is that the court probably
has just set itself up for a new rash
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coherent, clear and broadly compatible. Aid.
Anthony Laurino (39th). chairman of the
license committee that's considering the
new Chicago ordinance, touched on perhaps
the most vital issue for movie people: 'We've
got enough violence now. Let's try to curtail
this violence instead of promoting it.
They'll have to change their way of filming.'
Does Not Touch Violence
"Actually the court ruling does not touch
expressly on violence (although this is the
top concern to me. Laurino and a lot of
other people) but the real crux of the matter
is in that last sentence: "They'll have to
change their way of filming.'
""What we are now facing is precisely a
limitation on this; not of the final product
(for real pornography will find its way
through a black market if necessary) nor of
the effect on the consumer (for who can
really say what is the effect of a work on
thousands of different minds?) but on the
productive agent, the filmmaker or writer
who may or may not be a genuine artist
but who now faces an inevitable and confusing
pattern of restraint upon his work.
Films First 'Victims"
"Though local bluestocking laws have a
miserable record, it is clear movies will be
the first and most visible victims of the new
regulations. Movie producers and exhibitors
are by nature a timid lot and their dollarcoddling
fear of possible censorship will
deep-freeze or mutilate a great many movie
projects. Faced by a welter of conflicting
laws, the money men simply will not finance,
distribute or exhibit movies that
might prove to be vulnerable. The cost of
making prints and of advertising will alone
be enough, in
their minds, to justify a policy
of precensorship on movies at the planning
stage ... If the cultural laundry boys really
get moving, powerful dramas of adult .sex
like "Last Tango' and "Carnal Knowledge'
will be banned or butchered by local censors
who feel that no frank treatment of sex has
"serious value."
'"A
simple respect for democracy demands
ihal local censors recognize, above all, that
their efforts to "protect the public' always
threaten a potential minority of one. The
one person who may find a book or movie
rewarding, no matter how the majority feels.
must he made to compromise his taste no
lurllK-f than is absolutely iieccssar\ for the
welfare of the
community. And, as a corollary
of this, it has to be seen that censoring
laws must be specific and clear, must set
standards that do not provide an umbrella
for the perpetually outraged to tamper with
public morality. They must be a 'guide to
have to face further court arbitration. Libertarians
are set to fight a last-ditch battle for
the perpie-\ed,' not a comfort to the prudish,
must be applied in the light of day and always
be vigilant to the possible needs of the
the First Amendment, which they see
threatened, and aroused conservatives sophisticated minority, both the consumer
some only crackpot vigilantes but many of and the productive artist.
them thoughtful people with an honest concern
'"With that recognized, what's to be done?
about the epidemic of X-rated movie Quite a bit and, if we are smart, not too
houses and smut shops—will use the new much. First of all let"s avoid any blanket
ruling to chop away at the controversial, definitions of obscenity or pornography.
often abused 'new freedoms.'
Nobody has ever done it well. Next, let's isolate
"A movie critic can best talk about the
those specifics of content that in prac-
tice have not satisfied either the artistic few
effect on films and I fear it will be dis-
(apart from that tiny fringe that equates art
with scandal and provocation) or the unspohisticated
and easily offended majority.
From my own experience with hundreds of
movies I would nominate the following
things as being distasteful, gratuitous and
expendable: prolonged and specific torture
scenes: frequent and closely observed killings;
decapitation; disembowelment; sexual
mutilation; clinically observed rape; close-up
shots of genitals; destruction or abuse of
animals; long and repetitive orgies; live,
burning bodies; repeated verbal abuse of a
race or religion; violence combined with
sadistic humor; glorification of war, and
sexual fetishism apart from a supporting
psychological context.
""Specific items like these, most of which
leave little room for the vagaries of interpretation,
should be identified by a competent
board of censors (which means not just
"average" people).
"The film producer should then have the
choice of either having the movie banned,
placed in a theatre that is securely policed
by the city to keep out juveniles or trimmed
for general release. If trimmed, the movie
should be labeled as such, with a short prelude
itemizing for the public what has been
cut.
'"I think such standards could be applied
nationally and consistently, would not harm
most serious films and would wreak havoc
on exploitation movies . . . The 1960s at
least exposed the fatuous claims of avantgardism,
which held that any sort of disturbing
material is by nature revealing and
"true." The evidence of past movies, which
have pretty well exploited all these elements
to the fullest, is that this rarely happens.
The money-grinders move in and, under a
cosmetic cover of "social frankness' and
"free expression,' turn sex into mechanical
voyeurism and violence into a license for
sadism.
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very consistent in our restraints, the nianiac
moralists will, by an inevitable regression.
put us under the peril of that arrogant and
dangerous mentality that is summed up so
well in the grim quotation 'If wild beasts
can be broken to the yoke, let it not be
despaired of correcting the man who has
strayed' (inscription over door of 18th Century
asylum).
'The one sure truth is that censorship
can never 'correct" or improve human nature.
At best it can only protect that nature
from the abuse of public pandering."
Columnist Says 'Censor'
Groups Are Inconsistent
CHICAGO—Columnist Sydney J. Harris,
writing in the July 16 Chicago Daily
News, said: "So many readers have written
to inquire whether I've seen the film 'Last
Tango in Paris' that I feel obliged to say a
few ill-chosen words about it. this despite
the fact that I almost never comment on
films, because I don't understand or appreciate
the photographic medium. But the
current interest in 'Last Tango' is not cinematic;
it is prurient. It is not because the
picture has been deemed great but because
it has become a xiiccess scandale throughout
the world. People will rush to see it in order
to have seen it. not for its intrinsic merit.
"I saw it early last spring at a private
screening and decided it was not for me.
The characters did not interest me and their
singleminded erotic relationship without any
love struck me as a bore. No doubt, it may
be a directorial and photographic masterpiece
but I have always maintained that if
a thing isn't worth doing, it isn't worth doing
well.
"'The reason I didnt pan it in the column
is my disinclination to lend ammunition to
the moralizers and censors. My objection to
the film is that it is dull, not that it is
'dirty.' It may be 'dirty.' too, whatever that
word means, but I don't think morality
should be legislated or immorality suppressed
by the civic authorities.
"Anyone of legal age who wants to see it
should be allowed to see it. I think it serves
them right ... If it offends you, don't go.
If you don't like it, walk out. Tell your
friends it is rotten, if you think so—but
don't try to prevent other people from seeing
it.
"What I
don't understand about the censorious
mind is its paranoid overvaluation of
the harm to be done by 'dirty' movies or
books or pictures. What terrible threat do
these people find in sex or coarse words or
even the scatology that sickened me in one
or two scenes of this film? Why are they
determined that nobody else shall be exposed?
"I don't find these people rushing around
in a frenzy of enforcing the pure food and
drug laws. I don't see them policing factories
that spew out chemical pollutants. I
don't see them in the forefront of the savethe-lakes
committees. I
don't see them militating
against the far greater obscenities of
war and social injustice and bigotry and
greed.
"It is sex alone that stirs them up, as if
CHICAGO
Last Tango in Paris" (UA) moved to outlying
theatres July 31 . . . Gene Hackman
was in town in behalf of "Zandy's
Bride." During his visit he had the pleasure
of checking personally on the boxoffice pull
of his ".Scarecrow"" during its first run in
outlying theatres.
W. Clement Stone, head of Combined Insurance
Co.. has been invited to be one of
the special guest speakers at the Variety
Club's 30th anniversary dinner honoring
past chief barkers and past presidents of
Women's Variety. The event is to be held
October 26 in the Grand Ballroom of the
Covenant Club . Chicago Theatre
Historical Society is offering a free exhibit
at the city's downtown public library . . .
Moe Dudelson. head of Dudelson Film
distributors, completed arrangements for the
showing of "State of Siege" in suburban theatres.
somehow most of the rottenness in the
world were concentrated a few inches below
the navel, instead of in the mind and heart.
But disoriented sexuality is always a symptom
of a large spiritual malaise in the social
order; and picketing against a lewd movie
makes about as much sense as swabbing a
cancerous trachea with a Q-Tip."
Illinois Governor Aids
'73 Will Rogers Drive
CHICAGO— Illinois Gov. Dan Walker
has proclaimed the summer of "73 as "Will
Rogers Research Center Time in Illinois."
The entertainment-communications industry
here is spearheading the drive for funds in
behalf of the Will Rogers Hospital in Saranac
Lake, N.Y.
State Rep. Dave Jones of Springfield,
111., is being recognized for obtaining the
governor's seal of approval for the campaign.
New Indiana Laws in Effect
INDIANAPOLIS—Gov. Otis R. Bowen
of Indiana has declared 163 acts of the
1973 legislature to be legally in effect. Included
is a new law to strengthen the existing
statutes on pornography, which would
allow officials to close places where pornographic
films are shown; one that will
broaden the present Indiana "shield" law
protecting newsmen from revealing information
sources to apply also to news reporters
who work for wire services and periodical
publications, and a measure that will make
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in cooperation with the Express, newspaper
known as a semi-underground type of publication.
A current copy of the newspaper
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of "Fritz the Cat." will have its first run
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Tlie Times Theatre in Rockford livened
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of Rockford, Morris is the godson of
Gene Autry. Jerry Kirley, manager of the
Times, reported advance sales for the show
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Judge Fines Theatre Firm
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CHICAGO—Follow-up action in connection
with the recent showings of the X-rated
movie "Deep Throat"" at the Town Theatre
reportedly resulted in a fine of $10,000
against Town Underground Theatre. The
fine was entered by Criminal Court Judge
Marvin E. Aspen after the corporation
pleaded guilty to the obscenity charge.
The guilty plea was entered as part of an
agreement with the state attorney"s office.
The agreement included dropping obscenity
charges against six men. all either officers
of Town Underground or employees of
the
corporation.
Arrests also were made at two other near
north theatres—the Festival and Termite.
When the police vice control confiscated
films in raids on these theatres, Joseph
Swearingen, manager of the Festival at 3912
North Sheridan, and Fritz Allen, manager
of the Termite, 1608 North Wells, each
posted $2,500 bonds and arc scheduled to
appear before Judge James A. Zafiratos.
Also, police have issued an arrest warrant
for Paul Gonsky. president of two corporations
that operate the theatres.
Reportedly. Judge Zafiratos ordered the
films confiscated after he watched a screening
and ruled them obscene.
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Filmmaking Moving
To West Florida?
MIAMI — What's happening?" George
Bourke of the Miami Herald asked in a
recent column. "Is the Miami film and recording
industry winning the TV commercial
battles but losing the independent feature
business to Tampa-St. Petersburg?"
And then he answers his own questions
by stating that Bill Grefe, former production
boss at the Ivan Tors Studio, who has
at least a half-dozen "made-in-Hawaii"
movies to his credit, has just wrapped up
another independent film ahead of time and
below budget— in Tampa!
Bourke added, "Now screen star-turned
producer John Carroll has completed a
trouble-free production called 'Ride a Pink
Car" near St. Petersburg and is so pleased
with the expeinence that he plans six or so
more under the Clarion banner."
Glenn Corbett tops the cast of "Pink
Car," with Carroll playing only a cameo
role. He is the same swashbuckler singer
who played Miami night clubs between film
chores for MGM in the 1940s and 1950s.
"Pink Car" is the action story of a series
of murders which follow the return home
of a Vietnam veteran.
Bourke also says that sometime-Miamian
and Oscar winner Dan Taradash (for the
script of "From Here to Eternity") has
chosen not to run for a fourth term as
president of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences. He is being succeeded
by Walter Mirisch, former treasurer.
Lois Boyd New President
Of Memphis WOMPI Club
MEMPHIS—Lois Boyd of Film Transit
has been elected president of the Memphis
WOMPI Club for the 1973-1974 fiscal year.
Lois Evans, also of Film Transit, was
chosen by club members to be their new
vice-president, Peggy Hogan is recording
secretary and Mary K. Baker of Starline
Pictures is treasurer.
The members of the club held their election
meeting in the new Film Transit office,
then were conducted on a VIP tour by Gil
Brandon. Dinner was served by Judy Trimcloni
and Miss Evans.
Members going to the Kansas City
WOMPI International convention in September
will include Lois Boyd, Lurlene
Carothers, Peggy Hogan, Mary K. Baker,
Lois Evans and Bonnie Stewart. Official
delegates are Lois Boyd and Lurlene Carothers.
An installation dinner was held at the
Luau Restaurant, John Rudd serving as
emcee and Judge Joe McCartie delivering
the principal speech. Judy Trimeloni, the
outeoing president, was presented with a
gift:
Holiday Cinema Under Way
BRISTOL, VA.—Construction has begun
on the $100,000 Holiday Cinema, located
in the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center on
Volunteer Parkway.
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Hard-Core Porno Distributors First
Miami Target; Simulateds Later
MIAMI — "Miami area lawyers are gearing
up for new porno fights," reported Ed
Taylor and Philip Hamcrsmith, Miami News
reporters, in a Saturday (4) survey of post-
June 21 (date of the U.S. Supreme Court's
new obscenity ruling returning jurisdiction
to local authorities using local standards)
developments in this area.
"We've got something to work with now,"
the reporters quoted Metro Sgt. Jim Bowers.
"Every bookstore has taken the hard-core
stuff off. It's hurting them real bad. Many
bookstores have closed and wholesalers have
left the state."
The Miami News article by Taylor and
Hamersmith follows in full:
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling which defines
obscenity and pornography has hit
Dade County's adult movie and book industries
hard—and jubilant prosecutors are
now claiming that the hard-core stuff is on
its way out.
While defense lawyers are preparing to
attack the court's June 21 decision as vague
and confusing, one leader in the anti-obscenity
fight is unfazed.
Leonard Rivkind, special prosecutor for
Dade County on obscenity and the man
who is setting guidelines for law enforcement
action against the stores and cinemas,
says
simply:
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EXfflBITORS — Brothers
Dick and Louis De Angelis, owners of
Raleigh's Amedo's restaurants on Westem
Boulevard and in North Hills, are
shown before the boxoffice of their
South Hills Twin Cinemas on opening
evening last month. The brothers, both
outstanding football players at North
Carolina State University, decorated
both auditoriums (each seating 360
patrons) in NCSU red but expressed
hope that Tar Heel graduates (of the
University of Carolina at Chapel Hill)
will patronize the twins. "If we have
too many complaints from Wake Forest,
Duke and Carolina people, we will
consider changing the decor," said
Dick, who with his brother is making
his first plunge in motion picture exhibition.
"The tenets adopted by the Supreme
Court are the same we have used in lower
courts for years. Our position hasn't
changed. We have always gone after the
hard-core stuff and we will continue to do
so."
Says Joel Hirschhom, lawyer for a number
of adult book stores, "From now on, it's
no holds barred."
Defense attorneys and prosecutors have
met to discuss interpretation of the nevj
law. But Rivkind has told them: "Prosecution
of purveyors of simulated and less
offensive movies and books may come later
after some court decisions go through—but
for now, we'll get rid of the hard-core first."
The Supreme Court ruling basically leaves
the definition of obscenity up to individual
states.
Rivkind Will Be Leader
City attorneys and police chiefs in the
municipalities are looking to Rivkind for
guidance.
Miami Beach city attorney Joseph
Wanick said, "Rivkind is setting the local
standards here. There is no satisfactory definition
of obscenity and I refuse to undertake
the task of defining it. Rivkind speaks
for the Beach."
Charles Spooner, Coral Gables city attorney
said, "The state attorney's office is
considering the countrywide view. If the
film 'Deep Throat' came in again and the
county did not take any action, I would."
Hialeah police chief Alden Berry said he
and Rivkind are reviewing the Supreme
Court decision. "We don't have a very extensive
problem in Hialeah. There is one
major operation in the city, a bookstore,
which we may take action against," Berry
said.
"In June the county made 14 or 15 arrests,
even unknown to the municipalities
and it intends to use them in test cases," said
North Miami Beach, chief of detectives
Sgt. Edwin Shimek.
Assigns Two Men
Meanwhile, he said, he has two men assigned
to law enforcement in this area.
"We don't have to wait for the court to
rule in a case to continue prosecuting under
the Florida law."
A problem, inherent in the statute and
the source of all upcoming defense attacks
on it, is that the Florida statute is not
specific enough as recommended in the Supreme
Court decision of June 21 and is
therefore, "void for vagueness," Rivkind declared.
In that decision, the 5-4 majority opinion
said, "The question of the offensiveness of
material can be judged against local, not
national standards."
This allows the states to make laws regulating
obscenity and forewarns that the
high court will no longer strike specifically
worded state statutes on obscenity.
The June decision, which was really a
complex of five decisions, upheld the con-
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Hard-Core Porno 1st
Objective in Miami
(Continued from preceding page)
viction of a California man for mailing unsolicited,
sexually explicit material as an
advertisement.
"three-tiered test" requiring prosecution to
prove that the material judged was utterly
without redeeming social value, appealed
primarily to prurient interests and was patently
offensive according to community
standards.
The Supreme Court, by upholding the
conviction in Miller vs. California, set up
a new three-part test to determine the obscenity
of material in
a case:
• Whether the average person applying
contemporary community standards would
find the work, taken as a whole, appeals
to prurient interest.
• Whether the work depicts or describes.
in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct
specifically defined by the applicable state
law.
• Whether the work, taken as a whole,
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In adopting the Miller opinion, the Supreme
Court urges the specific guidelines
of that California decision for other statutes
to use for "definitions for patently offensive
sexual conduct."
Those are:
"Patently offensive representations
or descriptions of ultimate sexual acts,
normal or perverted, actual or simulated."
Patently offensive representations or de-
It is the closest thing the United States scriptions of masturbation, excretory functions
has been given in the way of guidelines for
1966
and lewd exhibitions of the genitals."
Supreme regulation of obscenity since the "In the decision, the Court left
Fanny Hill case.
it up to community standards, but certainly
The Fanny Hill case, which no longer attempted to zero in on the hard-core stuff."
stands, established the nationally applied Rivkind said.
Defense tactics will ironically use the new
high court decision to strike down the new
state statute, on the grounds Florida's law
is not precise enough.
Another area of contention. Rivkind expects,
will be whether the state, county, or
municipality establishes "community standards."
For example, "Little Havana" and Coconut
Grove, both in the city of Miami, might
differ on their community standards.
Paul Gerson, a Miami attorney, has already
filed a suit in federal court attacking
the state statute on vagueness grounds.
Others are expected but Rivkind is not
worried. He thinks the state statute will be
upheld by the Florida Supreme Court and
with judicial interp'-etation that court will
tighten it up and make the language more
specific,
like Miller.
Agrees With Rivkind
Ray Markey. assistant attorney general of
Florida working with all state prosecutors,
agrees with Rivkind.
If the state statute is struck by the Florida
Supreme Court, existing municipal ordinances
will govern at least until the Legislature
draws up a new statute that will withstand
vagueness attacks, said Rivkind.
Defense attorney Hirschhorn says, "If we
lose the battle to have the state statute declared
unconstitutional, then we will put the
U.S. Supreme Court on trial.
"We will ask a jury to decide whether it
wants to select its own reading and viewing
or let the Supreme Court do it for them."
Since community standards, not a national
standard, are the keynote of the decision,
vast differences of interpretation of obscenity
are expected by defense attorneys and
prosecutors alike.
Markey and Rivkind both expressed surprise
at two recent actions banning an issue
of "Playboy" magazine in Virginia and an
obscenity conviction for the showing of
"Carnal Knowledge" in Albany, Georgia.
"I hope we don't get off the deep end and
overreact. There is an overall message in
'Carnal Knowledge,' a plot to it, Markey
said.
"I have seen many issues of Playboy and
we have reviewed movies like "Last Tango
in Paris' and they don't fit my interpretation
of what is obscene or what wc are aiming
at," Rivkind said.
It's the ofl'ensivc display ot hununi giMitals
without the taste or literary ctlcct ihat
Playboy uses lh;it Ihey will pursue. Rivkind
explained.
Tennessee Obscenity
Course Still Foggy
NASHVILLE—"The Supreme Court has
put us in turmoil." Fred Massey. owner of
Belcourt Cinema in Nashville and president
of Theatre Owners of Tennessee, told Nashville
Tennessean reporter Carter Eskew.
"The court has thrown everything upside
down. Owners aren't sure what they can
screen anymore."
"Our organization is not concerned with
the decision's effect on the guy with secondhand
equipment showing dirty films to
make a fast buck." continued Massey. "We
want to know what is going to happen to
the guy who has been in the business for
years and has a lot of money in it."
Massey told Eskew that the Belcourt
Cinema recently purchased "Last Tango in
Paris" but has been hesitant to show it.
fearing possible reprisals from Nashville officials.
Welcomes Decision
However. Massey told Eskew that he welcomed
the court's decision, saying it could
help remove the "smut and the hard-core
skin flicks" from movie theatres. He added,
however, that the decision also gave sufficient
leeway to local officials to remove
"legitimate films!"
Charles Kuertz, executive vice-president
of Martin Theatres of Columbus, Ga..
which owns 17 theatres in the Nashville
area, said his company not worried by
is
the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
"We don't show X-rated movies, so we
don't have any problem," he told Eskew.
Massey said his circuit asked the district
attorney general's office what they would do
if the Massey theatres showed "Last Tango
in
Paris."
"They refused to comment." Massey
noted.
Authorities
Huddle
However, according to Eskew, Thomas
Shriver, district attorney general and Richard
P. McCulley, assistant attorney general,
met last month with William St. John, assistant
police chief hero, concerning pornography
in Nashville in the light of the U.S.
Supreme Court's obscenity decision. Since
then Tom Moon, assistant attorney genera!
who has worked on previous obscenits
ca,scs, has been given special assignment
a
which he refuses to discuss. Also representatives
of the state's attorney general
have met with the obscenity committee of
the District Attorneys General Conference
to discuss drafting legislation to change the
state's pornography laws.
Meanwhile, in Chattanoog;i. 2S films
confiscated November 14 from the downtown
Ellwest Sereo Theatre by Chattanooga
police have been ruled obscene by Chancellor
Herschell Franks, who forbade their
further exhibition.
In ruling in this case. I'raTiks declaicd
that the stale statutes on obseenity .iiv "constitutional
in light of the reeeni holdings b\
the U.S. Supreme Court."
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Mary Otwell Wins Success
With Poetical Romances
ATLANTA—At the recent joint convention
of the NATOs of Alabama, Georgia
and Tennessee in Nashville. Marty Otwell
of Columbus, wife of Ronnie Otwell, senior
vice-president of Martin Theatres, could be
seen at the program events surrounded by
admirers who were plying her with questions
about her remarkable success as a
writer. A poet, to be specific.
Simultaneously recently. New Voices
Press of Detroit, Mich., published five
separate volumes of her poetry. This had
never happened before, according to the
publisher, especially to an unknown author.
Each book tells a love story in contemporary
free form, detailing the poefs own experiences.
Titles are "The Dusty Moments
of Love," "A Sundown Sort of Love," "Stay
With Me," "Love Has Five Seasons" and
"Comes the Dark—Comes the Moon."
Mary has three sons and a daughter;
"Comes the Dark—Comes the Moon" is
dedicated to them and to her sister Mrs.
Joe Wheeler of Columbus. "Stay With Me"
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Miami's Capitol and Mayfair Houses
In Final Weeks of Colorful Careers
MIAMI—^Two Miami theatres—both
landmarks and both belonging to Wometco
— will be closing their doors for the last
time in a few weeks. They are the Mayfair
and the Capitol. The impending closings
have inspired story and picture spreads in
local newspapers about the theatres.
The Mayfair Theatre on Biscayne Boulevard
is to be demolished this fall to make
way for Tibor Hollo's Plaza Venetia. With
it will go 43 years of memories for a lot of
Miamians who enjoyed legitimate theatre
and films at the theatre.
It has been said that the Mayfair was the
center of social life in Miami in the 1930s,
even though now it is beginning to look
shabby and smell musty. The theatre first
opened to drama, later changing to a movie
house.
Joseph Gotten started his
acting career in
this theatre. Al Capone once attended a play
there—about gangsters. Tyrone Power,
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who filled the 414 seats.
Stanley Stem, senior vice-president of
Wometco theatre division, says, "We purposely
kept the price admission up to $1.25
in the early days to keep out the riff raff."
Wometco has leased the Mayfair since
1932; it was built in 1929 for $60,000. The
Miami Civic Theatre Ass'n. which had been
organized in 1926, took up residence there.
Opening night was Jan. 13. 1930. a social
event in the height of the season. The play
was "The Green Goddess" and featured
Joseph Gotten as Doctor Traherne. Gotten
worked as an ad salesman for the Miami
Herald while starring in many Givic Theatre
productions.
Legitimate theatre has always had a difficult
time in Miami and the Givic Theatre
was no exception. The depression and bank
failures were partly to blame. The curtain
fell on the Givic Theatre productions in
1932 and the equipment was sold to the
University of Miami. The Givic Theatre had
a short revival in 1950 on the same stage,
as a courtesy of Wometco, and Joseph Gotten
came from Hollywood for the event.
Wometco, in the ! 930s. named the theatre
the Mayfair. It was dubbed "Miami's Most
Unique Theatre" and its first manager was
John M. "Sonny" Shepherd, who died last
year after 46 years with Wometco. He had
the reputation of being one of the greatest
promoters in the movie business and was
known throughout the country. He organized
several world premieres at the Mayfair
and enticed big stars to attend. Gordon
Spradley. a Wometco executive who started
out as an usher at the Mayfair, remembers
when actor Harry Richmond came for the
1937 premiere of "The Music Goes
Round."
Mayfair Lane was one of the reasons
Wometco could call the theatre unique.
The "Lane" was a large room off the lobby
to
the right that Sonny Shepherd turned into
a cozy place, with tables, chairs and flowers,
where people could enjoy a hand of bridge
while waiting for the movie to start. Later,
he added checkers and other games to entertain
moviegoers. During the past few years,
the room has been used for an art gallery.
But perhaps the greatest thing that Shepherd
started was serving free coffee and tea
to customers. This was considered unusual
in the days when candy and popcorn had
not been added to the movie routine. The
Mayfair still serves free coffee. Today customers
help themselves with paper cups but.
during the 1930s, guests were served by
uniformed maids and china cups were used.
Even during the hard days of the Depression,
it is said that the Mayfair filled up
most nights, even if people had to do without
other things. It was during the depression
that Shepherd added cookies to the
free coffee.
Claude C. Norton jr., a 38-year-veteran
with Wometco, worked as chief usher at the
Mayfair in the 1930s and became its manager
in 1942. He remembers that during
those days p>eople dressed up to go to the
Mayfair. He says ushers wore tuxedo-style
uniforms. The Mayfair was a busy place
outside filming hours in those days—many
organizations held meetings there, especially
during the World War II days. Also, musicals
were sometimes staged there during the
daytime.
The Mayfair lost some of its glamor in
the 1950s, when other larger theatres were
constructed, but came back to life again in
the 1960s when it was turned into an art
theatre—meaning foreign films and not the
pornography that is called "art theatre"
today.
"We played the best foreign products in
the original language," said John Reed.
Mayfair manager from 1965 to 1969. "The
theatre never really declined but eventually
the foreign-language films were going into
the larger theatres for more money. There
was no market for a small theatre that
specialized in one kind of film." Yet. by the
late 1960s, the Mayfair was still pulling
good crowds. Reed said. "Zorba the Greek"
played 19 weeks, "Marriage Italian Style"
played 22 weeks and "The Graduate"
played about six months. Reed is now managing
director for the Dadeland Twin theatres.
There will be no more long runs but the
Mayfair isn't through yet. Coming attractions
include "Love and Pain," "Cries and
Whispers," "A Doll's House" and "Star
Spangled Girl."
And in September, Miami's Most Unique
Theatre, it was pointed out in the article in
the Miami Herald by Jo Wernc. will play
its last picture show. It will be a collection
of Charlie Chaplin films.
Meanwhile, it's death for the old Capitol
Theatre at 322 Northwest 14th St., the last
black movie house in Dade County, when
the wrecking ball swings over the theatre
in the next few weeks.
Movie theatres in Dade's black neighborhoods
have disappeared, one by one, during
the last 20 years, so that now no theatres
remain in the Model City area, it is pointed
out by Pat Burosky of the Miami News.
The Capitol, which has been patronized
by central district residents for nearly 50
years, is to be demolished to make way for
an urban renewal project. The Capitol, it is
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stated, outlasted central district theatres
such as the Lincoln, (later called the Lyric),
the Ritz and the Modern.
The Capitol was once known as the Harlem
and was an open-air theatre when it
debuted in the 1920s. In 1953 when the
feature attraction was "A Street Car Named
Desire." the theatre got a complete facelift.
Today the theatre barely makes enough
money to pay for cleaning bills, according
to Wometco Enterprises, which leased the
theatre in 1931.
The closing of the Capitol was inevitable,
said Stanley Stem, even if the county hadn't
acquired the land on which the theatre
stands.
"The theatre had been unprofitable for
five years," said Stern, pointing out that
Wometco had kept it open at a considerable
loss.
"A theatre is part of the community and
you have a responsibility to the community.
But you get to a point when your business
sense says "no." " Stern said.
Although it is pointed out in the press
that the Capitol barely takes in S75 a day.
it will remain open until the county is prepared
to demolish it. The other businesses
and the homes in Good Bread .Alley will
also be leveled by next summer to make
way for a new park.
Stem, a 40-year Wometco employee, said,
"The closing of the Capitol does end a
phase of the theatre business. There is no
such thing as a neighborhood theatre anymore.
And in this respect, the black neighborhoods
are no different from the white
or Cuban neighborhoods."'
Harry Simon, who has worked for the
Capitol since 1938. agreed, adding that
many people have moved out of the neighborhood.
Simon, like the other Capitol employees,
will be transferred to another theatre.
After the Capitol is gone, central district
residents, like white suburbanites, will have
to travel to a shopping area to see a film.
The closest theatres to them are near Flagler
Street—Town. Rio and Miami. It is stated
that those three may become the new black
theatres, since they recently enjoyed increased
profits with the showing of films
geared especially to blacks. But Stern predicted
this trend may not last, saying,
"There is resistance among some blacks
against the exploitation, the violence of
these films. 1 think the great number of
these will be toned down and there will be
a move away from this.""
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of the plan originated by Ely Landau
Galen Metro, who runs a restaurant in
the Miami area, prepared a special dinner
party one night last week for actor Miko
Mimardoes, who is in "The Zodiac Murders."
which is before the cameras in the
Miami area. The actor also brought along
some of his co-players in the film, which
stars Gloria De Haven and Terry Moore.
Jack E. Anderson, Miami Herald TV
editor, said in a feature article that an actor
playing the title role in a movie adaptation
of Richard Bach"s slim best-seller, "'Jonathan
as a form of "national theatre of film."
Plans call for one film a month appearing
two-day motion picture run
Livingston Seagull," was found in a Los
Angeles dump. Jonathan is, of course, a sea
in a theatre
October through May. Admission will be
gull and not many of these turn up at central
by subscription at .$30 for the eight films
casting. They have to be sought out.
on an evening basis and $25 for the matinee captured and, over their squawking protests,
show series. Since these titles have been printed given their first break in business. In
many times in Boxoffice. we presume readers
this case, the discoverer was Ray Berwick,
are familiar with them by now.
one of the industry's best known trainers
of winged and furry performers for TV
here and operated the theatre for a short
period in 1969, said he hopes to expand his
schedule in the fall, if this summer's response
to the weekend schedule warrants
added shows.
For his opening program, starting at 7
p.m. Friday. Saturday and Sunday the first
weekend of operation. Luther showed
"Charley and the Angel" and "Cinderella,"
a pair of Disney features, with admissions
at $1.50 for adults. $1 for students and 75
cents for children. A second show began at
9 each evening.
Luther blamed noisy youngsters, who
raced up and down the aisles yelling and
screaming during the screen shows, as the
reason the theatre was shuttered so long,
such behavior having disgusted adults to
the point where they wouldn't buy tickets
any longer. Luther said any such conduct
on the part of noisy youngsters now will not
be tolerated or allowed to interfere with the
pleasure of other ticket buyers.
E. G. Harris Is Appointed
UCLA Fine Arts Director
From Western Edition
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 formeriy 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.
and movies. Since one bird could never be
taught to do all the tricks needed for the
film, several sea gulls are being trained.
NEW ORLEANS
^arline Dupuis of Blue Ribbon Pictures
booking department departed Thursday
for a week's vacation. Earline's plans include
a visit with her sister in Florida and
a trip to Disney World . Dobson.
star of ""Cleopatra Jones."" which opened
Friday (10) at the Saenger Theatre, was in
town Monday, July 30. for advance publicity
. . . Happy birthday to Carole Roussell
of Blue Ribbon Pictures, who celebrated
her birthday Tuesday (7).
The Plaza Theatre, formerly operated by
the Art Theatre Guild, is now under the
management of International Theatres, Inc..
operating out of Atlanta, Ga. . . . The Saenger
Theatre sneaked "Enter the Dragon,"
Warner Bros., Saturday (4).
New features on downtown marquees:
"Blume in Love."" Saenger-Orieans; "Scream,
Blacula, Scream." Saenger Theatre; ""Romeo
and Juliet." Robert E. Lee Theatre; double
Walt Disney bill, ""Lady and the Tramp"'
and "One Little Indian." Lakeside, Gentilly
Woods and Oakwood cinemas II; "The Man
Who Loved Cat Dancing." Lakeside and
Westside 1 and Kenilworth theatres; "40
Carats,"' Sena Mall; ""Super-Chick" and
"Last American Hero"' at the drive-ins.
John Luster of Natchitoches and Bill
Irving of Baton Rouge were visitors on
Filmrow during the past week.
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Qalaxj- Films broke Ernie Sands" new film
Hammer of God" here Friday (10)
and will release the film in other Carolina
areas Wednesday (15). Sands was formerly
general sales manager with Cannon Films
and now has his own distribution office in
New York City. Exhibitors are expecting
big business on this new King-Fu movie.
Fred Mathis, Paramount's Southern division
manager from Jacksonville. Fla., was
here visiting the local Paramount exchange
... Joe Cutrell, Paramount's Southern district
manager, attended a divisional meeting
in Los Angeles, Calif.
Murry Kaplan, assistant sales manager
for Cinemation, came in from New York
City to host a luncheon and screening of
"Idaho Transfer" for buyers and bookers
from this area . . . Ken Mitchell, manager
of three drive-ins in Durham for the Howell
circuit, has been promoted to assistant to
Rudy Howell, owner of the circuit which
has its headquarters in Smithfield . . . Earl
Blake, formerly with American International
Pictures and absent from Filmrow for
some time, now is with Warner Bros. here.
National General Pictures reported that
the saturations in the Carolinas of "Fists of
Fury" in April and "The Chinese Connection"
in July were well received and scored
record-breaking grosses.
The annual Will Rogers Invitational Golf
Tournament, sponsored by the exhibitors
and distributors of the Carolinas, will be
held the first week of June 1974 at Linville.
Frank Lowry. Carolina Booking, and Bob
Hefner of Warner Bros, were appointed cochairmen
of the tournament.
The WOMPI Club welcomed Lucille
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Promotions included WOMPI president
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and Mike Talbot . . . L. L. "Doc" Theimer
and Robert Schrader, also of Piedmont Promotions,
and their families returned from
a vacation at Emerald Isle in
this state.
Frank Savage jr. of National General
Pictures and his family are vacationing at
the Beach
. . . Walter Thomas, salesman for
Galaxy Films, returned from his European
vacation with many exciting experiences to
report and much enthusiasm for the trip.
In Spain he visited Richard Chamberlain on
the set of "Three Musketeers," which is
being filmed near Madrid. He saw several
shows in Paris. Brussels and Amsterdam
and, having been with MGM several years,
he visited friends at Loews International in
London and Paris. Walter also enjoyed visiting
antique shops and brought back a
13th
century ivory carved Chinese vase and a
15th century temple urn he purchased in
Holland.
Charleston Documentary
Premiere October 23, 24
CHARLESTON, S.C—ABC Southeastern's
UltraVision Theatre here has been
chosen to present the world premiere of
Andre de la Varre's documentary about this
city, "Room for a Way of Life," October
23 and 24.
De la Varre. whose theatrical travelogs
are shown in ABC theatres across the country
annually, appears in the film him.self to
recreate the role of a Southern gunner who
opened fire from Ft. Sumter on U.S. naval
forces at
the outset of the War Between the
States.
Of Southern heritage himself, through
his father's side of the family which lived
in Louisiana and also in Macon, Ga., de la
Varre has produced numerous documentaries
and special short subjects on the
theme of overseas travel, in addition to ten
feature-length films.
His most recent documentaries, which
were prepared in anticipation of the forthcoming
national 200th anniversary observances,
include "George Washington's Mount
Vernon" and "The Past as Prologue," a film
on colonial Virginia sites. "Room for a Way
of Life" has been produced under the auspices
and sponsorship of the Charleston
Commission on Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Following its premiere showings, it will
be distributed to select theatres coast-tocoast
and in Canada.
By 1975, Andre de la Varre will release
his most ambitious and detailed American
film production, a 90-minute color feature
devoted entirely to the historic and Revolutionary
sites of the 13 original states. This
will be the official, commemorative film of
the established bicentennial commission. Onthe-scenc
filming for this picture already
has begun in New York and in New England.
'Walking Tall' 800
In Memphis Replay
.MEMPHIS—The big film news here was
the return engagement of "Walking TaU,"
which broke all house records at the Park
Theatre last spring but came back to set
even higher marks last week. The story of
Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser cracked out
an 800 grossing percentage at the Park as it
re-entered the Memphis entertainment
scene, far surpassing any of the films listed
below—all of which are playing here for the
first time ("Walking Tall" isn't listed below
because it's on a return engagement).
{Average Is 100)
Crosstown Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ) 3rd wk 250
Maico Slaughter's Big Rip-Otf (AlP) 300
Memphian—Let the Good Times Roll (Col) .... 100
Palace Super Fly T.N.T. (Paro) .
350
Paramount—Scorecrow (V/B), 5th wk 100
Ploza 1 Poper Moon (Para). 4th wk 200
Plaza II The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Para) .... 75
Village Cinema High Ploins Drifter (Univ) 100
MEMPHIS
yacationers included exhibitor Marjorie
Malin of Augusta. Ark., who went to
Maine, and Juanita Hamblin. Malco Theatres,
and her husband, who departed for
Canadian locations.
Mai Carper, formerly with the Columbia
Pictures exchange in Memphis, has retired
and is enjoying fixing up her home .
The Savage Theatre in Booneville. Ark., has
been destroyed by fire.
B. F. Jackson took over operation of the
Eureka Theatre in Batesville, Miss. . . . Fulltime
operation is in effect at the Plaza
Twins in Jonesboro, Ark.
Film Transit of Memphis started serving
the North Theatre in North Little Rock.
Ark.
Bunkie, La., Bailey Is
Opened After 13 Months
BUNKIE, LA.—The Bailey Theatre,
closed since June 12, 1972, was reopened
last month by Charles Fontenot of Lafayette,
who assumed managership from the
Southern Amusement Co. of Lake Charles.
Fontenot has been in exhibition .since 1945.
His first picture at the Bailey was "White
Lightning." the Burt Reynolds starrer, which
ran three days. Movies are shown at the
theatre 7 and 9 p.m. daily and matinees
begin at 1 p.m.
The Fontenots plan to build a home in
Moreauville, Mrs. Fontcnot's hometown.
She is the daughter of the late Carlos
Mayeux sr.
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Exhibitor E. A. Noret
Dies in Lamesa, Tex.
l.AMtSA. THX.— Funer.il services tor
Edward Albert Noret, 81, long a prominent
figure in motion picture exhibition in this
area, were held here Wednesday. July 25.
A native of Hart, Mich., Noret opened
his first theatre in that town Nov. 1. 1911.
charging 5-cent admission to the .^8x98-
foot store-front building. He al.so operated
two skating rinks in western Michigan in
1911 and 1912, thus launching a career in
the amusement and business fields that
continued until his death.
In 1924 he moved to Lamesa and was
an active merchant until 1947, when he
retired from the mercantile business. He
helped in building of the Sky-Vue Drive-In
here in 1948 and spent much of his time
developing the first '"Ramp House" for
walk-in patrons of the drive-in. He never
touch with youngsters and always could
lost
communicate with them; he never failed
to empty his pockets each night to children
who wanted soft drinks or popcorn and
were without the needed funds.
Noret developed the playground for children
of the drive-in's patrons, constructing
a fireman's slide, a flying saucer and an old
corral where the children could sit and
visit during the movie. He also moved a
wagon onto the playground and attached
reins to it so the children could drive their
own stagecoach. Noret felt deeply for all
children and frequently paid doctor bills
for youngsters whose parents couldn't afford
to pay.
.After TV cut into theatre attendance,
Noret continued to develop the theatre
cafeteria, carry-out dinners becoming very
popular and concession sales increasing due
to his efforts. In fact, he was considered
a modern-day P. T. Barnum in this west
Texas town. He continually was active in
theatre promotions, including Quiz Bank,
Poor Boy Night, etc. His ideas increased the
boxoffice revenue on many, many pictures.
He remained optimistic about the future
of the theatre business and encouraged
".Skeet." his only son to continue to expand
his industry operations into a sizable circuit
of drive-ins in this state.
The elder Noret also was one of the
originators of Lamesa's Trade's Day, forerunner
of the town's popular Monday Dollar
Day. Noret maintained extensive farming
interests and drilled one of the area's first
irrigation wells. He also experimented with
deep plowing by connecting two tractors to
pull a ten-inch plow on one of his farms.
Survivors include his wife Clara, son
'Skeet. sister Mrs. Nina Flood of Baton
Rouge. La., three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
DALLAS
sonic work, which they know is keeping
him busy. Boxoffice joins Dutch's friends
in extending best wishes for many wondcrlul
years ahead.
J. C. McCrary moved his Heywood Simmons
Distributing Co. over the weekend to
.500 South Ervay, Suite 630-B. The telephone
number is 742-8068.
Donna Hightower, daughter of Kathy
Hightower of Cinerama Releasing Corp..
left the hospital over the weekend to complete
recuperation from her broken leg at
the home of her grandmother. Donna's accident
occurred when a rabbit frightened the
horse Donna was riding, causing the horse
to rear and throw the girl . . . Dorothy
Mealcr of Paramount is vacationing.
A new set of indoor twins, to be known
as the Champion Village I and II and owned
by Entertainment Projects, Inc., 196 Magic
Oaks Dr.. Spring. Tex., 77373, will be
opened September 1. Eddy Erickson. Booking
Agent, will handle buying and booking
for the new twins.
"Hercules" opened at the Capri. Casa
Linda. Preston Royal, Apollo, Astro, Bruton
Road, Century. Gemini. Piano. Starlite and
Texas Stadium Wednesday night (1) and at
the Cinema Big Town Friday (3) . . . Other
new titles: "The Hireling." Village; "White
Lightning." UA Cine 1; "One Little Indian."
"Lady and the Tramp." Promenade I. Cinema
II. UA Wynnewood. Ridgewood. Cinema
Lochwood and Northtown 6.
Jimniie Armstrong, formerly with AIP
and National General, started to work at
Columbia Monday (6) as office manager
and head booker . were happy to see
Jan Martin back at her desk at Cinerama,
which means that she had recovered fully
from major surgery . were busy
taking audience collections in Dallas theatres
for the Will Rogers Hospital.
Dante Carbone left Saturday, July 28,
for Denver where he will
attend college this
fall. He worked as relief shipper at Paramount
during the vacations of Mose Wooten
and Ed Gordon and won the hearts of the
Paramounters. as he was a most cooperative
worker. All Paramounters wish him well in
his first year in college this fall and throughout
his career.
Stadium Tour, Free Films
IRVING. TEX.— Patrons attending the
Texas Stadium Drive-In at the Texas Stadium,
home of the Dallas Cowboys, are given
a special tour of the stadium, then may
attend the movie of their choice. Admission
price is $2 for adults and $1 for children.
Tours of the stadium are made on the
nights when there is no game being played
in the stadium.
DA's Theatre Attack
Is 'Unconstitutional'
DAI LAS— Efforts of Dallas District Attorney
Henry Wade to close three adult
movie theatre by injunction came to a halt
Wednesday (1) when U.S. District Judge
William Taylor ruled that such procedure
was unconstitutional.
The judge also issued a temporai7 restraining
order to halt civil suits brought by
the district attorney to close the theatres as
"public nuisances."
Wade responded to the Taylor rulings by
filing an appeal a few hours later.
Targets of Wade's efforts were the Continental,
French Arts and Lido theatres.
Wade started his campaign against these
houses June 20 armed with a temporary restraining
order from Judge Dee Brown
Walker of the 162nd District Court in Dallas
County which prohibited each of the
theatres from showing any allegedly pornographic
films under threat of contempt of
court proceedings.
The theatres reacted by filing suit June
28 against Wade, claiming the injunctive use
prevented them from staying in business
while challenging the constitutionality of the
obscenity charges.
AFT Series in Fort Worth
On Seminary South Screen
FORT WORTH—The American Film
Theatre will show its series of eight films
at the Seminary South Theatre here, starting
October 29 and ending May 6. The
films will be shown twice each day. on
Monday and Tuesday.
In addition to the Seminary South in
Fort Worth, other theatres showing the
films include the Arlington, Arlington:
State, Wichita Falls; Windwood Cinema 1.
Odessa: ABC Cinema. Denton: Westwood,
.Abilene, and Fox, Lubbock.
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garbara Barberio has been appointed assistant
manager of the Laurel Theatre,
where Arnold Priest is the manager. It's a
Cinema Arts Theatres-operated unit. Miss
Barberio was previously a trainee with the
circuit . . . Bill Saunders, assistant manager
of the Josephine Theatre, took a week's
vacation. Saunders plans to resume his
studies this fall at the Central Catholic High
School.
Violet Santikos visited her father John,
head of Santikos Theatres. Violet enjoyed
her summer vacation while in San Antonio
and has returned to her home in Chicago
. . . Mrs. Theresa Kennedy has joined ABC
Interstate Theatres and the circuit's Majestic
as a cashier. Mrs. Kennedy previously
resided in Robstown. where her late husband
Lemuel Grady was manager of three
theatres for John Rowley. The theatres are
now operated by the United Artists Theatre
Corp.
Neil S. Adams, son of Mrs. Sylvia Adams,
secretary in the home of Santikos Theatres,
recently won first prize in the Golf Practice
Tournament in the age group of 11-12
years. The golf tournament was held at
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Sam Schiwetz, who was named manager of
the Rialto Theatre in Aransas Pass.
Robert Pinkerton and Magus Film Group
are filming "Prelude to Happiness" in the
area and the feature will be released in
October. More and more films are being
shot in the area because of the weather,
various types of locales and the high caliber
of support personnel, including technicians
and actors ... A double bill of "They Call
Me Trinity" and "Trinity Is Still My Name"
is currently at the Aztec 3. Over at the Majestic
the double bill consists of "Young
Nurses" and "Private Duty Nurses."
New films at local theatres include "Cleopatra
Jones," Century 6 and Majestic; "TTie
Hammer of God," Mission, Town Twin,
Fredericksburg Road and Valley Hi; "Mackintosh
Man," Broadway and McCreless Cinema;
"The Friends of Eddie Coyle." North
Star Cinema and Century South; "Doll
.Squad," Colonies North, and "Blume in
Love," North Star Cinema.
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Joe Conrad's Golf Range ... A first birthday
party was held for Vanessa Overstreet
jyjovie star Glenn Ford, "Santee" producer
at the home of her aunt Mrs. Frances
Mooney. doorlady at the Woodlawn Theatre.
Grandmother of the youngster Mrs.
Deno Paoli, actors Robert Wilke, Taylor
Lacher. Chuck Courtney, the Lone
is
Margaret Overstreet, assistant manager of Ranger, Bill Hart and Dallas investor Curuth
the Woodlawn. The parents of Vanessa are
Byrd were dinner guests at Jim Harri-
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Overstreet. formerly gan's restaurant. Ford was here for the
with the Cinema Arts circuit. Mrs. Margaret opening of the film at the Gaylynn. East
Park, Allen Center. Park and Southgate and
Schiwetz, paternal great grandmother of
Vanessa, is proud of the fact that four of made appearances at a number of them.
her children are associated with the movie Byrd has opened an office at the Hollywood
CBS Center and is financially backing a
industry. The latest to "join up" is Mrs.
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many that for comedy he selected "Teahouse
of the August Moon"; drama, "Blackboard
Jungle"; westerns, "3:10 to Yuma"
and "Fastest Gun Alive"; plain fun, "Gazebo"
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another television series or to continue with
feature
films.
New local titles: "Man Called Noon,"
Post Oak. McLendon Triple. Market Street,
Thunderbird and Shamrock 4; "The
Clones," Allen Center, Airline. Cullen, Pasadena
and Telephone; "The Last American
Hero." Post Oak. Gulfway, McLendon Triple,
Thunderbird. Irvington. Shepherd, East
Park, Southgate. Allen Venter and Park
III . . . "Aristocats" and "Song of the
South" opened a multiple booking at the
Gulfgate. Meyerland, Northlinc, Parkview,
North Shore and Oak Village ... A group
of underwater films will be presented Saturday
(18) at Jones Hall by the Underwater
Society of America.
The Alley Theatre film series continued
with showings of "The Gang's All Here,"
"The General," "The Private Life of Henry
VIII" and "The Bank Dick."
Corpus Christi
gddie Hull, operator at the Ayers Theatre
in Corpus Christi, who underwent major
surgery on his throat, is doing well back
on the job although naturally it's difficult
for him to
talk yet.
E. Roberts, one of the United Artists
maintenance men here, is seen taking the
mail to the main office before 7:30 a.m.
daily. It seems that he must be one of the
first local UA staffers to get to work each
day.
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times carried
two 25-cent coupons in its two-column,
page-length announcement of its Tuesday
(7) Summer Film Carnival at the National
twins, Woodlawn and Ayers theatres.
"Prince and the Pauper" was the
attraction
at the National twins, "torn thumb" at the
Woodlawn and "Sleeping Beauty" at the
Ayers. Shows started at 10 a.m. at the
Ayers; 10 and 11 a.m. at the National
twins; 1 and 3 p.m. at the Woodlawn theatres.
The announcement ad informed parents
that each show would last approximately
1 hour and 45 minutes. A 25-cent coupon
admitted a child to any of the shows; admission
without coupon was 50 cents.
Fort Worth's WBAP-TV
To Show MGM Features
FORT WORTH—WBAP-TV h.is
the
joined
MGM Family Network, which network
will offer, throughout the season a tot.il
of ten GM family-oriented films. The initial
program, .September 9, will be "The Yearling,"
a 1947 film starring Gregory Peck.
Jane Wyman and Claude Jarman jr. Peter
Graves will host the program.
Other motion pictures .set to round oui
the series are "The Glass Slipper," Leslie
(".iron and Michael Wilding; "Sleeping
Bc.iuty," Leningrad-Kirov Ballet; "Wonderlul
World of the Brothers Grimm," Laurence
Harvey and Karl Boehm; "National
Velvet." Elizabeth Taylor; "The Phantom
lollbooth," Hans Conried; "Lili," Leslie
Caron.
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yariety Tent 22 of Oklahoma City held a
Victory Celebration to mark the tenfs
winning the international award of $10,000
for securing the most new members in a
Variety contest. The celebration was held
at the Twin Hills Golf & Country Club,
with cocktails, dancing and chuck-wagon
food. A great time was had by all at the
affair, which served also as a get-acquainted
p.irty for the old and new members.
James Broyles, Paramount salesman from
Dallas, traveled about in the OC exchange
and trade territory selling his films . . .
Dennis Collier and his wife, 89er, Kingfisher,
and Skyview and Canadian theatres
in Purcell, came in on film business and
to take in screenings . . . We were informed
by a U.S. Cinema officer that "Paper
Moon," then on its third week at that theatre,
was getting stronger each week and
breaking all house records.
Condolences to Mrs. Clarence Ausherman,
whose husband died a couple of weeks
ago. Clarence Ausherman formerly was
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Fred Phillips, who is completely remodeling
the old Palace Theatre in Boise City (the
Oklahoma city most distant from the Oklahoma
City exchange area), came here to
complete plans for a late fall opening. We
hope he will have some photos made, as
we have seen the partially completed job
and it looks great.
New films on OC screens: Lakeside, "One
Little Indian"; Shepherd Twin, "The Harrad
Experiment" and "Blume in Love": Cooper,
"Coffy"; May. "Pippi Longstocking."
Trade screenings were held at the Continental
for "Harry in Your Pocket" and
"Electra Glide in Blue" ... A sneak was
held at the North Park on "American Graffitti."
A big crowd enjoyed the preview
immensely.
Jim Burdick, Sunset Drive-In at Spiro, returned
home from the hospital just in time
for his wife to take his place on the list of
patients. The reason Mrs. Burdick entered
the hospital, however, is newly arrived
daughter Tamara Kay.
As this column went to press, R. D.
Shaha. for many years associated with Oklahoma
City Shipping, was on a countdown
of less than 20 days left before retirement.
He has made many industry friends who arc
wishing him long years of happiness and
who will miss him in their daily work at
film industry duties. R. D. is one of the
real veterans of this business and it won't
seem quite the same without him.
Three Federal Judges Are
Asked (o View 'Tango'
OKLAHOM,^ CITY— United .Artists attorney
Edward E. Soule Monday (6) requested
that a three-judge federal panel privately
view "Last Tango in
theatre.
Paris" at a local
Soule said that screening of the film for
the judges would take two hours and 20
minutes and "the court would see if it
viewed the film that it tells a story—not
a pleasant story."
The request was made of William Holloway,
federal circuit judge, and two federal
district judges—Fred Daugherty and Luther
B. Eubanks. The judges took the request
under advisement and promised a ruling
later as to whether they would view the
film.
Soule"s request was made in a lawsuit
attempting to overturn Oklahoma's obscenity
statute, which UA attorneys contend is
vague and overbroad. Reels of "Last Tango
in Paris" were ordered held in the court
clerk's office pending a decision.
However. Judge Daugherty told UA attorneys
that the obscenity of this particular
film is not the main issue in the case.
"We are not going to decide if this film is
indecent," the judge said, but the court must
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OKLAHOMA CITY—More signs of this
state's growing popularity with the film industry
became evident as Red Fern Productions
began auditioning young bo\s for
the lead role in the film, "Where the Red
Fern Grows."
Handling the interviews was Norman
Tokar. who will direct the picture. The veteran
of more than a dozen Walt Disney
films, Tokar has interviewed about 500 boys
and girls in Tahlequah, Tulsa and Oklahoma
City but still hadn't made a selection
for the leader roll. He's searching for a bo\
in the 10-13 years of age range and less than
."i-feet-S tall. Filming is to start in Tahlequah
area early next month.
The film will be a G-rated production
based on the book of the same title. Author
of the book is Wilson Rawls. who once lived
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ST. PAUL, MINN.—After two months
of steady protests by area residents, the
Capitol Theatre here has announced it is
dropping its "adult film" policy and henceforth
will be showing general-audience motion
pictures. The theatre, located on this
city's east side at 1077 Payne Ave., was
purchased some 60 days ago by Edward
Alexander. The sale ignited an uproar in the
neighborhood, since lobby advertising prior
to the purchase by Alexander indicated he
would be showing the X-rated and sexually
explicit 'Deep Throat."
The agreement was announced through
the office of St. Paul Mayor Lawrence
Cohen, taking effect July 25. Under terms
of the agreement, David Levy becomes adviser
and consultant for the showhouse.
Levy is the president of Northwest Cinema,
which has 21 units in the Twin cities.
Residents in the Capitol Theatre area
have picketed the movie house since it
opened under the Alexander ownership
and on two occasions journeyed to neighboring
Minneapolis to banner Alexander's
residence there. A spokesman for the east
side residents, Mrs. Jackie Chapman, 1183
Jessie St.. called the agreement a great victory
"for the
people who came down night
after night to picket and who did not give
up."
Mrs. Chapman added: "We hope this sets
a precedent for other neighborhoods, showing
them they don't have to accept things so
readily. Citizens have the right to speak and
the right to protest what they don't want."
According to the announcement from
Mayor Cohen. Levy will act only as a consultant
and will not manage or own any part
of the theatre. The film house inaugurated
its new policy with the movie '"Oliver!"
Robert Milavetz, attorney for the Capitol,
said patronage for "Deep Throat" had been
good but was declining at the theatre. "This
type of movie is most successful where there
is controversy and I think the mayor recognized
this in dealing with us," said Milavetz.
Mayor Cohen said he was happy with the
way the city handled the issue. "They (the
theatre) would have loved for us to kick
down their door and seize the film, which
would have been just more publicity."
The mayor added: "Give credit where it
is due. The people of the east side won this
one." As was reported earlier in Boxoffice,
the theatre did receive considerable publicity
during the time of the sale and a subsequent
license fight with the St. Paul City Council.
The council at first sided with the residents
but then was ordered by a district judge to
grant Alexander a license.
The result of the court action was a new
city theatre ordinance setting out restrictions
on ownership and operation.
NATO-NCS Slates One-Day
Seminar With Universal
MINNEAPOLIS — Universal Pictures'
forthcoming product and the policies guiding
its rental will be discussed by R.L.
Carpenter, Universal general sales manager.
at a one-day seminar in Minneapolis. Ra>
Vonderhaar. North Central N.ATO president,
reports that the tentative date is
October 9.
According to Vonderhaar, this represents
the second such seminar sponsored by
NATO of North Central States in a continuing
effort to create closer communication
between exhibition and distribution.
The first such meeting was held in December
1972 at which time James Velde.
vice-president and general sales manager
for United Artists, outlined that firm's flat
rental plan for the small exhibitor.
Vonderhaar has urged North Central exhibitors
to "reserve" the October 9 date
and he added that time will be provided for
questions from the floor.
'Dillinger' Is No. 1
In Minneapolis Bow
MINNEAPOLIS—Perhaps the original
"Dillinger" didn't laugh all the way to the
bank but the current movie version does.
Of course, the original's money flow was in
the reverse direction, while here at the
Cooper Theatre the cinematic badman shot
into town with a bang-up 350. The public
enemy's biographical melodrama was by far
the most warmly received screen newcomer.
"The Chinese Connection," however, was
no slouch either, giving the Skyway II a
cheeinng 200.
(Average Is 100)
Academy ^Lost Tango in Poris (UA), 13th wk. . ,200
Cooper Dillinger (AlP) 350
Gopher Scarecrow (WB), 6th wk 100
IDS—The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing (MGM),
5th wk 125
Mann Poper Moon [Para), 7th wk 130
Orpheum White Lightning (UA) 150
Park Tom Sawyer (UA), 6th wk 80
Skyway I—Jesus Christ Superstor (Univ), 5th wk. .210
Skyway The Chinese Connection (NGP) 200
Southdale II The Last of Sheila (WB), 4th wk. . .125
Stote— Badge 373 (Para), 2nd wk 80
Uptown This Is a Hijack (SR) 75
World Blume in Love (WB), 3rd wk 165
AIP Assumes Operation
Of Exchange in Omaha
OMAHA—Izzy Sokolof, who has held
the exchange franchise
for American International
Pictures in Omaha since 1958, has
retired following 52 years' service in the industry.
AIP is taking over the exchange as
a company-operated office, effective immediately,
according to Leon P. Blender,
AIP executive vice-president in charge of
sales and distribution.
Sam Deutch, associated with Sokolof for
the last three years and previously with
United Artists, has been appointed branch
manager. Larry Wiggens has been named
booker.
Blender said plans are under way to move
the office to larger quarters.
Clover Theatre Reopens
From Wcstorn Edition
CLOVERDALE, CALIF. — The Clover
Theatre here has been updated and reopened
by new management, with "TTie Poseidon
Adventure" and "The Hot Rock" as the
inaugural attractions. Part of the updating
project included the installation of a quadrophonic
sound system.
Wage Hearings Slated
Throughout Minnesota
.VIINNEAPOLIS—A new Minnesota
minimum-wage law takes effect Jan. 1,
1974, with a base rate of 51.80 an hour
for full-time adult employees. Special rates
for persons under 18 and for part-time
workers are to be set by the commissioner
of labor and industry after a series of public
hearings throughout Minnesota. Theatre
owners have been asked by Ray Vonderhaar,
North Central NATO president, to
attend these meetings and to explain the
problems faced by exhibitors. Vonderhaar
has asked that the figure suggested for base
pay for part-time labor be both realistic and
in keeping with today's economic climate.
Meanwhile, in North Dakota, new minimum
wages, set by order of the state commissioner
of labor, took effect July 23.
Minimum rates for various activities are
spelled out. For example, waiters and waitresses
are to get $1.60 hourly; cooks, chefs
and cashiers, $2: bellhops, $1.50. and so
on. North Dakota theatre owners—in response
to an inquiry from the assistant
states attorney—are being polled in an attempt
to determine proper classification for
their part-time employees.
Returns to date indicate that North Dakota
exhibitors question the legality of minimum
wages set by order instead of by statute.
It also appears that they are agreed that
the imposition of these higher costs for
labor will drastically curtail the market for
youthful job-seekers who need "work more
than money."
Two North Dakota theatre owners, Mrs.
Art Springer and Marvin Agotness, expanded
upon this theme. Wrote Mrs. Springer:
"If this is to be a permanent thing, I
am sure I will try to get more adult employees
to replace these young people and
this truly will be a shame, as there are so
few jobs for them now." Agotness said: "I
do not see how we can possibly comply with
an increase in wages to this level. Most of
our employees are hired with absolutely no
experience at all. It appears to me that
should we be forced to increase wages to
this level, we would have to get along with
less help and could no longer hire students.
The . . . result (would be) that the student
now finding employment in the theatres will
find little or no employment in theatres in
the future."
Richard Harris is the star of Fox's upcoming
"99 and 44/100% Dead."
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Doger Dietz, Columbia branch manager, set
a saturation opening for the nostalgia
rock n' roll picture "Let the Good Times
Roll" Wednesday (15). The film bows with
at least 15 prints working across the Twin
Cities area . . . Columbia's "Oklahoma
Crude" bowed Wednesday (1) at the State
here and at the Cina in West St. Paul.
Two deaths saddened Filmrowites. Donald
F. O'Reilly. 65. retired theatre owner
and pioneer member of 'Variety of the
Northwest Tent 12. and Victor M. Wasserman.
another long-time Variety member,
died. The Wasserman rites were held July
29; the O'Reilly services Wednesday (1).
"Jesus Christ Superstar" opened to rousing
grosses at the Norstar Theatre, the ABC
flagship in St. Paul. The fact that the movie
was in a fifth week in our town made the
hefty boxoffice action all the more impressive.
Conversely. "The Last of Sheila."
while it did well here, never got off the
ground at the Strand Theatre in St. Paul.
The two cities may carry the description
but aren't always "twin" cities.
Filmrow visitors: Ben Weinbeck. Winsted
Theatre, Winsted; Freeman Parsons. Main
Street. Sauk Centre, and Bob Collins. Morris,
Morris . Dalrymple. Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer branch salesman, returned
from a take-it-easy-around-the-house vacation.
Midwest Entertainment booked two multiple-situation
dates across the Twin Cities
area, Jim Payne reported. "San tee." the new
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The children's picture
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"Pippi Longstocking" opened Wednesday
(1) in 11 hardtop locations . . Bob De-
Jarnette. United Artists branch head, returned
from a vacation swing that took him
and his family through the Ozarks and also
to Kansas City to visit
friends and relatives.
The Rex Theatre, LaMoure. N.D.. owned
by Harold Bellin. has closed until fall . . .
Meanwhile, the Roxy Theatre. Winnebago,
owned by R. G. Slatter. announced it will
run through the summer, closing September
Lois Loar, branch manager's secretary at
Warner Bros., vacationed for one week .
Jeannene Conlin, branch manager's secretary
at 20th Century-Fox, was on vacation
the week of July 16.
MILWAUKEE
goth UA triplexes, Northridge and Southridge,
have inaugurated a Children's
Summer Film Festival which will run
through Tuesday (28). with three showings
daily. Screenings are 10 a.m., 12 noon and
2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Only
two shows. 12 noon and 2 p.m., are held on
Sundays. All seats go for 75 cents and patrons
receive free cookies. Only G-rated
films are shown. The schedule includes
"National Velvet." through Tuesday (14);
"Jumbo." Wednesday (15) through Saturday
(18); "Tom Thumb." Sunday (19)
through Tuesday (21); "The Bushbaby,"
Wednesday (22) through Saturday (25), and
"Kim," Sunday (26) through Tuesday (28)
... A teaser ad in the Sunday Journal.
July 29. depicted an enormous "$1" and
announced; "The Dollar Value Is Coming
to the UA Uptown Theatre. 49th and North
Avenue."
Holding its reunion in this city for a
three-day period during July was the 100th
Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force,
known as "The Bloody 100th." One of the
first— if not the first— to fly daylight bombing
raids over Berlin in World War II. the
1 00th was featured in the movie "Twelve
O'clock High." Fred A. Daiger, a bombar-
dier with the 100th who flew 21 combat
missions before he was named group adjutant,
has been serving as executive director
of the Milwaukee Convention & Visitors
Bureau in recent years.
While the movie "Paper Moon" goes into
its fifth week at Marcus' Skyway Cinema 1.
the companion feature. "Harold and
Maude." continues on its "18th delightfully
ridiculous week." The duo. located on South
Howell across from Mitchell Field, soon
will become a triplex with the opening of
Skyway Cinema 3. Newspaper readers are
advised to "watch for the opening date."
UA Cinema 1 and 2, Sixth and Wisconsin,
came up with a promotional stunt for
"The Neptune Factor" that drew mouthopen,
gaping attention from passersby and
eventually commanded newsreel footage on
WlSN-TV's 6 p.m. and midnight news
spots. Assisted by manager Dorean Sherd,
Peter St. Charles, assistant manager, was
dressed up as King Neptune; Karen Evancy,
chief cashier, was transformed into a mermaid
(seated in a cart), and Jim Henry,
staff usher, appeared in the togs of a scuba
diver. The trio paraded up and down the
avenue while handing out flyers concerning
"The Big Neptune Factor Giveaway." Recipients
were invited to fill in an attached
entry blank with name, address and phone
number and then to deposit same in a large
drum stationed in the theatre's outer lobby.
The drawing—with Boxoffice correspondent
Wally L. Meyer taking turns with the
theatre management in rolling the drum and
fishing out the lucky names—was held Saturday.
July 28. Incidentally, it was explained
in the flyer that it was not necessary to
be present at the theatre in order to win.
The prizes included: a pearl ring (Eugene
Wald Jewelers), four tickets for an Iroquois
boat trip on the river and harbor (Iroquois
Boat Trip), four tickets for a Skylight bus
tour (Transport Co.). dinner for two (Marc
Plaza Hotel), four complimentary dinners
(Ponderosa Restaurant). Hematite necklace
(Stone Jewelers), three albums of your
choice (Discount Records). $10 gift certificate
(One-Hour Martinizing) and a cuff
link
set and opener (Walgreen's).
Miss America—Wisconsin's own Terry
Ann Meeuwsen—and six other beauty finalists
gave newsmen in New York a preview
of the show they will perform in August
for U.S. servicemen overseas. It's a 21 -day
USO tour and will include stops in Korea
and Okinawa.
Joe Reynolds, manager of the Townc
Theatre near Third and Wisconsin, also
oversees his company's movie house located
in Waterlown and commutes there about
three da\s a week.
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Marilyn Goodman, Universal booker, is
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surgery.
United Artists July 27 tradescreened
"Electra Glide in Blue," starring Robert
Blake.
Filmrow visitors: William Kelly. Wayne
Theatre. Corydon; Robert Bokrat, Caprice
and drive-in theatres. Clarinda; Bob Kerr.
Atlantic and drive-in theatres. Atlantic;
John Rentfle. Rose Theatre. Audubon: Glen
Lambert. Monte. Monticello: Mrs. L. C.
West. Strand Theatre. Mount Vernon; Jack
Compston. Forest Theatre. Forest City;
Dwight Hanson, Golden Buckle and drivein
theatres. Rockwell City; Dick Kuhl,
Grand Theatre, Greenfield, and Dennis Voy,
Voy and drive-in theatres, Maquoketa.
Central States news: Visiting in the home
office recently were Dorothy Korn of Norfolk,
with nieces and nephews, on a short
vacation to Minnesota ... On the first visit
since his bout with doctors and nurses was
M. E. McClain. from his district office at
Fremont ... Art Stein, general manager,
attended the All-Star game in Kansas City
and says there just isn't a ballpark anywhere
that can match that city's new one . . . Manager
Jay Cobb. Cedar Falls, for his summer
matinee series, got up on the stage and held
a "Let's Make a Deal" party with the youngsters,
using free records as prizes . . . Irv
Heller recently took a vacation from his
duties at the Iowa City Theatre . . . Manager
Gary Hubaker at Centerville. for the movie
"Brother Sun, Sister Moon," had a contest
going for poems on "A Gift of Love," with
the prize being offered by the local flower
center . the 13th shows last month
appeared to be a business-booster at most
drive-ins. At Charles City, the number "13"
on a license plate gave the driver free admission,
with no limit on winners. The
Oelwcin Drive-In followed the same idea
but Hmited the passes to the first 25 cars
arriving at the theatre with the winning
number . Neptune Factor" was
shown at a breakfast screening at the Granada,
Norfolk, sponsored by a local radio
station. Breakfast was served from 5:30 to
6 a.m. . . . Twenty-fifth anniversary celebration
days at the Ames Drive-In July 15-
17 were observed by offering youngsters
games, treats and prizes . . . Nostalgia night
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couple of Saturdays are being used by
the Cooper/ Lincoln and the Plaza theatres
staffs to become familiar with each other's
facilities. Manager Jay Maness took his
Plaza staff to
Saturday (11). while manager Randy Hartman
will take his Cooper/ Lincoln staff
downtown to the Plaza Saturday (18). The
behind-the-scenes staff tour Saturday (18)
the suburban Cooper/ Lincoln
also will include a visit to the third-floor
headquarters offices of Cooper Theatres and
Cooper Foundation. Maness and Hartman
could not be excelled as tour guides for both
special staff sessions. Maness was manager
at the Cooper/ Lincoln before coming to
the Plaza and Hartman was Jay's assistant
manager at the Plaza before becoming manager
of the Cooper/ Lincoln.
Early August Filmrow visitors included
Jack Winningham of National Screen. Kansas
City, and Nat Nathanson. Allied Artists.
Chicago . . . E. N. "Jack" Thompson. Cooper
Theatres president, and his family are
vacationing in Colorado . Hallberg.
Cooper vice-president, took some vacation
days as the month of July ended
but spent them at home.
Man-about-town Walt Jancke hit the
night spots in company with Dick Lutz and
Holly Spence, taking in the Royal Grove.
Elks. Satellite and Ramada bills of entertainment.
Walt's only comment after the
Royal Grove's rock 'n' roll offerings was
that "the next generation may be born deaf
and neurotic." His night out a few evenings
later was a milder performance of "Taming
of the Shrew" at University of Nebraska's
Howell Theatre.
The Cooper Theatres headquarters
screening room was opened officially the
first week in August. Among the pictures
previewed in the projection room, which
also is Cooper's conference room, on the
third floor of the Cooper Plaza Building
was "Maurie," a new National General Pictures
release. Rear-screen projection is installed
in the conference-screening room.
Manager Randy Hartman isn't planning
a vacation this summer but says the schedule
of bis staff currently is enough to challenge
a bookkeeper. For instance. Karen
Bradley, concessions worker, was in Houston,
Tex., for a Lutheran "Youth Conference:
Debbie Andelt, cashier, was in Kansas City
with her parents; Janelle Sommer, another
cashier, was gone only three days at Fremont
Lakes but came back from waterskiing
with a startling sunburn, and then
Hartman's assistant manager John Slama
will take two weeks off starting Tuesday
(21). He will spend the first week on vacation
but will return to the University of
Nebraska Monday (27) when the fall semester
opens.
It is too early at this writing to expect
some response but Plaza manager Jay
Maness is asking the public in a series of
Friday theatre advertisements to write in
and let the management know what classic
"oldies" they would like to see on the Plaza's
four screens. This is one more way of meeting
product deficiency and pleasing patrons
at the same time. A current favorite at the
Plaza is "Paper Moon," which began its
sixth week Friday (3). Maness reports a return
engagement of "Cat Ballou" Friday
(3) and "The Legend of Boggy Creek" attracted
good crowds over the weekend.
Manager Lee Levorson was busy the
weekend of Saturday (4) getting ready for
the Friday (10) opening of "Jesus Christ
Superstar" at Douglas 3. Also booked at
the Douglas for mid-August is a return of
"Romeo and Juliet." Over at the Stuart,
manager Al Schulter was preparing for the
Burt Reynolds starrer, "White Lightning,"
which follows a one-week run of "The Last
American Hero," beginning Wednesday (8)
the Good Times Roll." in a twoweek
run at the Cooper/ Lincoln, reportedly
did less business than a week's return (for
the third time) bill of "Fiddler on the Roof"
... All of this prompts one industry veteran
locally to observe that if this turns out to
be a poorer summer than 1972 in conventional
theatres and drive-ins, the product
is the major reason. Not even the forecast
big ones that were expected to provide longstanding
runs (a la "The Sound of Music"
or "Midnight Cowboy," etc.), such as "The
Day of the Jackal," "Tom Sawyer" or "Jesus
Christ Superstar," have come through,
observes the theatreman. He—and others
undoubtedly would agree—^believes it will
take extraordinary product these days to
compete with soaring food prices for the
family dollar.
OMAHA
The AIP exchange here, which has become
a company-operated office following
the retirement of Izzy Sokolof. will ship
from the local facility, according to Sam
Dcutch, branch manager. Donna Stafford is
secretary in the exchange and Jim McFall
currently is
auditing the office records.
Attempting to sell the public on a particular
cable TV company, rather than selling
the basic idea of CATV, may have been a
big factor in the voters' rejection of two
in franchise bids Council Bluffs, Iowa.
When all votes were counted, the franchise
bid of Council Bluffs had been rejected
2,022 to 1,689. A similar request by Athena
Hawkcye Cablevision, Council Bluffs, also
had been defeated 2,586 to 1,130.
"Hair" will .sprout on the stage of this
city's Talk of the Town Dinner Theatre.
The production will he the premier stock
produclion of the conlrovcrsial rock musical.
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DETROIT—An overall increase in business
was recorded here, as two downtown
theatres paced the upturn. The Fox reported
450 for the second week of "Slaughter's
Big Rip-Off" and the Grand Circus had a
260 third week with "Shaft in Africa."
"Jesus Christ Superstar." playing simultaneously
at six Detroit theatres, put together
a composite 200 (twice normal business in
those theatres).
(Average 100)
Americana I The Day of the Jackal (Un
9th wk
Eight theatres Paper Moon (Pa
Eight theatres The Who Loved Cat Dancing
(MGM), 3rd
5—Scarecrow (WB), 4th wl<
Four theatres 40 Corots (Col), 3rd vtk
Four theatres—The Lost of Sheila (WB), 3rd
14 theatres Live and Let Die (UA), 3rd wk. .
Fox—Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP), 2nd wk
Grand Circus ShoH in Africa (MGM), 3rd wk.
Nine theatres Showdown (Univ)
Six theatres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
3rd
Studio 8^ost tango in Paris (UA), 12th wk. .175
Three theatres Bottle for the Planet of the Apes
t(20th-Fox), 3rd wk 70
'Cleopatra Jones' Races
To 600 Cincinnati — 1st
CINCINNATI "Cleopatra Jones" opening
at the Grand grossed six times average,
topping all first-run products currently before
Cincinnati audiences. "Jesus Christ
Superstar" held at 500, as it played through
a second week at Showcase 1, and "Paper
Moon" jumped to 400 in its second frame
at Showcase 2—200 grossing points above
its first week's score.
Ambassador A Touch of Class (Emb), 4th wk. . .275
Beacon Hill Money, Money, Money (CRC) 150
Carousel 1 40 Corots (Col), 4th wk 250
Grand Cleopatra Jones (WB) 600
International 70—Trader Horn (MGM), 2nd wk.
. . 75
Kenwood Ludwig (MGM), 2nd wk 75
Multiple booking Live ond Let Die (UA), 5th wk. 275
Ploce The Last of Sheila (WB), 5th wk 225
Showcase Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
1
2nd wk 500
Showcase 2 Paper Moon (Para), 2nd wk 400
Showcase 3 Emperor of the North (20th-Fox),
2nd wk 300
Showcase 4 Dillinger (AlP), 2nd v^k 300
Skywolk The Day of the Jockol (Univ),
1
9th wk 225
Skywolk 2 The Man Who Loved Cot Dancing
itMGM), 4th wk 275
Times Towne Cinema Scarecrow (UA), 4th wk. . .300
Valley—Tom Sawyer (UA), 5th wk 300
"Superstar,' "Touch of Class'
Each 300 in Cleveland
CLEVELAND—A 300 for "Jesus Christ
Superstar" and another for "A Touch of
Class" represented peak grossing business
on Cleveland's First-Run Barometer during
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circles, with 265 for "Paper Moon."
fourth week at five theatres, ranking as runner-up
to the co-leaders' percentages.
Colony Last Tango in Paris (UA), I 3th wk 185
Five theatres Paper Moon (Para), 4th wk 265
Four theatres Let the Good Times Roll (Col),
2nd wk I'O
Four theatres—The Last of Sheila (WB), 2nd wk. 190
Hippodrome And Now the Screaming Starts
(CRC); Vault of Horror (CRC) 120
Scrump-D-Dump-D Shaft in Africa (MGM),
2nd wk 130
Six theotres Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk 160
Three theatres Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
4th wk 300
Two theatres—The Day of the Jockal (Univ),
9th wk
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Two theatres—Scarecrow (WB), 4th wk 130
World Eost, World West A Touch of Class (Emb),
2nd wk 300
Eastown Holds Rock Show;
Had Been Dark 19 Months
DETROIT—The Eastown Theatre, closed
since December 1971 because of alleged
drug, fire and health violations, held its first
rock concert in 19 months Thursday night.
July 19. drawing a capacity crowd of 3.000.
Tickets for the presentation in the theatre at
8041 Harper were $4.50 and $5.
The reopening of the Eastown came after
Thomas A. Patterson and Eastown Productions
filed suit in Wayne Circuit Court contending
that code violations at the theatre
had been corrected and that there was adequate
support among local residents for renewed
operation of the facility. However,
various neighborhood organizations picketed
outside the showhouse during the rock
concert and numerous community groups
reportedly want the Eastown closed again.
They charge that patrons of the rock concerts
"use drugs on the premises, block
streets and driveways with their cars and
engage in acts of violence after the shows."
Jack Stallings Succumbs;
Long-Time Ohio Showman
BLANCHESTER. OHIO—Jack Stallings,
long-time Ohio theatreman, died July 22.
He was 84.
As a young man, Stallings played in the
band on Ohio River boats and traveled the
country presenting "The Passion Play" in
tent theatres. He later operated vaudeville
houses in Fort Worth, Tex., and owned
theatres in Georgia and Texas.
He was branch manager for Exhibitors
Supply company in Cincinnati, the firm
which later became National Theatre Supply
Co.. and was branch manager for NTS
until 1937 when he founded his own company,
Mid-West Theatre Supply Co.
Stallings owned the Clinton Theatre in
Blanchester and the Opera House in Versailles.
Ohio, and was a partner in the Hi-
Way 28 Drive-In. Cincinnati, and the Hi-
Way 42, Mason, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife and one son.
Kayton Theatre Is Sold
FRANKLIN, PA.—Ihe Kayton 1 heatre
here, owned by DeMarsh Theatres, has been
sold to John H. Hook and this fall will
become the new home of the Re-Arni
Sports Center. Purchase price was not disclosed.
NGP's 'Maurie' Has
Festive Cincy Debut
CINCINNATI—The world premiere of
National General Pictures "Maurie" at Mid
States' Skywalk cinemas Monday night,
July 30, under the auspices of the Regional
Women's ORT, was an outstanding success,
a showman's dream come true. "Maurie" is
the human interest story of Maurice Stokes,
member of the Cincinnati Royals basketball
team, who was paralyzed as a result of an
injury in a game, and Jack Twyman. Royals
captain, who devoted 12 years as legal
guardian to raising more than $1,000,000
toward the great costs of treatment and
hospitalization of his injured teammate.
The festivities for the world premiere of
"Maurie" began on the Fountain Square
Plaza with a proclamation by Mayor Theodore
Berry declaring Monday. July 30, as
"Jack Twyman Day" for his example of
"brotherhood and devotion." A special
commendation was presented to Twyman by
the Ohio General Assembly. Children from
several schools carried Jack Twyman banners
and the Roger Bacon Marching Band
entertained.
The Skywalk cinemas were packed for
"Maurie" and the members of ORT (Organization
for Rehabilitation Through Training)
were all smiles. Douglas Morrow, writer
of "Maurie" and co-producer with Frank
Ross; Bemie Casey, who played Stokes, and
Oscar Robertson, teammate with Stokes and
Twyman and known in professional basketball
circles as "Mr. Basketball," were present
for the world premiere of the motion
picture.
In an interview at the Skywalk cinemas.
Twyman said. "All who come to know this
special human being will find their lives
warmed and enriched."
This is the first time that a film has
all-out received an push here. Everybody
cooperated, including city officials. The Enquirer
and the Post & Times-Star carried
editorials, while the three TV stations and
all radio stations throughout the area gave
time spots for "Maurie" all day long Monday.
July 30.
Adult Theatre Ban Proposed
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO— Public hearings
on a proposed ordinance which would
ban "adult" theatres and bookstores from
much of Youngstown will be held in late
September. The proposed ordinance would
forbid the operation of such businesses at
locations within .SOO feet of churches,
schools, libraries, parks, playgrounds and
private
residences.
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CINCINNATI
Cusan Frank, Holiday Amusement office
manager, is leaving the company to
take a whack at becoming a farmer in Indiana.
Her boss Ben Cohen thinks she is influenced
by the Russian deals.
Mrs. Jean Preston, formerly cashier and
assistant manager at Fairbom Theatres.
Fairbom. is new manager of the Regent
Theatre, Springfield, succeeding Charles
McBee. transferred to the State Theatre,
Springfield.
Herbert Stanfill is new city manager Tor
Chakeres' Celina Theatre and Lake Drivein,
Celina, succeeding Richard Wion, who
has been transferred as manager at the Park
Layne Drive-In. New Carlisle.
Marvin White, manager at the Trail
Drive-In, Ashland, has returned to his duties
after a lengthy illness.
The United Artists exchange has moved
its quarters from the fourth floor of the
Executive Building to the third floor, Suite
315.
Jack Frazee, Chakeres Theatres' Kentucky
district manager, was in the Springfield
home office for booking and policy
meetings with his Kentucky managers . . .
The Fairbom Theatre. Fairbom. has just installed
a new upright sign which finished
the remodeling from a single 'theatre into
two cinemas.
At the one-day seminar for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's
"Westworld" in Detroit
Wednesday. July 25. the following Cincinnatians
were present: Mike Gosset, Holiday
Amusement booker; Jack Haynes, Cincinnati
Theatres; Barry Steinberg, Tri-State
booker; Jerry Zanitsch. B&R Theatres, and
Bob Meinerding. MGM sales. Gosset, while
there, stopped over the border only to discover
that American money is devalued
there,
the same as everywhere else.
For the second period of Chakeres' drivein
"Bonanza" contest, the winners were as
follows: David Blair, manager. Starlite
Drive-In. Danville, Ky., first prize of $500:
second prize winners—J. Russell Bender,
manager, and Ferdinand Grider, concession
manager, both of North High Drive-In. Columbus,
total of $300. and third prize, Robert
Miles, manager of West Main Drivc-In.
Columbus. $200.
Don Wirtz of Mid States and Ohio
"Showman of the Year," and Ben Cohen,
Holiday Amusement head and NATO of
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Wednesday, July 25, to appear before the
Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to
make a last-minute appeal for exemption
from the minimum wage law for theatres.
They finally made their appearance at 3
a.m. July 26.
Douglas Morrow, writer and co-producer
of "Maurie," which had its world premiere
July 30 at the Skywalk cinemas 1 and 2. and
Bernie Casey, who portrays Maurice Stokes,
were in town several days before the film
opened to help with promotion. They received
wide publicity from the press, radio
and TV . . . Also in town to promote their
films were Madeline Kahn. cast member of
"Paper Moon." currently playing at Showcase
2; Tamara Dobson, star of "Cleopatra
Jones," currently at the Grand, and Susan
Anspach, star of "Blume in Love," which
opens here in the near future.
DETROIT
This city's first "adult movie" court case
since the
U.S. Supreme court delivered
its June 21 decision on obscenity guidelines
came in the form of legal action against
later. As Michigan law presently reads, a
movie can be deemed obscene if it is "lewd,
lascivious, filthy, indecent, masochistic or
sadistic."
It was opening night for the first time in
two years Monday, July 30, at our town's
newly named Music Hall Center for the
Performing Arts. The 45-year-old downtown
theatre on Madison Avenue formerly
was the Cinerama. Over 1.000 attended the
opening and the board of directors hope to
make the center an active, ambitious part of
the city's night life.
John Dembek of Dembek Cinema Service,
who had been recuperating at home
following an attack of angina pectoris, was
returned to the hospital, where he is reported
to be resting. Area industryites send
best wishes.
CLEVELAND
T^ike Mihalich is the new Cooperative Theatres
booker for Youngstown, Mansfield
and Toledo . . . Gloria Dobas is the
new Columbia clerk-typist, succeeding Paris
Cook . . . Neal Shenker, Columbia booker,
hopes to include New York City in his current
vacation plans . . . Actress Alexis Smith
starred with the Kenley Players in the
musical "Applause" Tuesday (7) through
Sunday (12).
The House of Bud, new college hangout
which features Budweiser beer, will open in
mid-August across from Cleveland State
It University. will feature sports films and
feature-length movies in the afternoons and
dance bands will play in the evenings. Old
movies are very popular with the young
people in this area and House of Bud is
counting on the continuance of the fad.
Someone cares! The Impact Cities program
recently produced a movie here depicting
ways to protect oneself against street
attacks. A policeman posing as a robberkidnapper
and a police woman acting the
role of the victim were interrupted at East
the Peek-O-Rama Theatre, showing
"A.W.O.L.." and X-rated 16mm film. Following
55th and Superior when, during the shooting
of the film, a concemed citizen jumped
a meeting between Judge J. R. Mur-
from his car to assist the supposed victim.
phy, defense attorneys and the assistant
prosecutor of Wayne County, the case was Otis Drayton, Cathedral Latin and Villanova
dismissed "without prejudice." This means
can be graduate and part-time Yellow Cab
legal action started against the film driver, finishing his script "The Wilson
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Operations Are Suspended
At Cinema X in Alpena
ALPENA. MICH.—Cinema X. which
has specialized in adult films, is closed. Lyle
Sweet, who operates Cinema X as well as
the Thunder Bay and Alpena drive-ins, said
he plans to open the movie house again but
did not specify a date.
Roger Bauer. Alpena County prosecutor,
said that the Cinema X closing was not a
result of any action or complaint from law
enforcement officials. He added that Sweet
reportedly has changed the type of motion
pictures shown at the two drive-ins and now
is screening more family-type films, eliminating
X-ratcd movies.
Affair." A local producing company is being
formed to film it here . . . Members of
the Downtown Kiwanis Club will have their
night at Musicarnival Monday (20) at the
opening of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
Paramount in Youngstown
Showing First-Run Films
YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO—The Paramount
Theatre on West Federal Street, the
oldest downtown theatre building in the
city, reopened Sunday (8) with a first-run
showing of "The Chinese Connection," a
kung fu film. The house is being operated
by VP Properties, a division of University
Circle Property Development Corp. of
Cleveland.
Elmer Turner, in charge of promotion
and advertising for the firm, said the local
theatre will show a large number of familytype
and also black-oriented films—but not
exclusively. It will have a first-run policy,
he indicated. The Cleveland firm operates
theatres in Cleveland, Cincinnati. Columbus
and Akron, as well as in Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia, Pa.
The theatre plans a grand opening
Wednesday (22) for the showing of "Cleopatra
Jones" and Turner said he hoped to
have the star, Tamara Dobson, in Youngstown
to promote the film before its opening.
The Paramount, which was shuttered in
May 1971. is being remodeled, including
new seating, carpeting and painting. The
refurbishing is being done in the interior
first and additional work on the outside is
planned before the grand opening.
August 13. 1973

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New Hampshire Plans
No Repressive Drive
MANCHESTER. N.H.— New Hamp
shire Attorney General Warren Rudman
said that he would propose legislation to
bring the state's anii-obscenity laws into
line with the recent U.S. Supreme Court
rulings.
He added, however, that his office would
not use the high court's guidelines "to engage
in a wave of repression."
NE Appeals Court Brands
'Deep Throat' 'Obscene'
BOSTON—"Deep Throat," which never
played in this city, was declared obscene by
a U.S. Court of Appeals, thus affirming a
May 15 decision by U.S. District Court
Judge Frank J. Murray.
The original trial came just before the
June 21 U.S. Supreme Court decision turning
obscenity determinations over to local
communities. In a concurring opinion. Circuit
Court Chief Judge Frank M. Coffin
said that due to the different residencies
(Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts) of
the three judges, there was difficulty in
application of "local community standards."
Judge Coffin said the court applied national
standards in the appeal decision.
"Deep Throat" was seized at Logan Airport
by U.S. Customs agents, so federal
laws applied in the court's decision. The
film was the basis of a controversy over
who would play it in Boston at the height
of its big grossing furor in New York.
When the film'iwas flown in from Canada,
it was seized at the airport, thus becoming
a federal matter. A lower court directed
that the film, after a hearing, be destroyed.
Louis Nero Opens Small
Cheshire. Conn., Cinema
CHESHIRE, CONN. — Louis Nero,
formerly with the John Ahearn Theatres,
has opened a newly constructed, 133-seat
cinema to be called the Mini Grand Cinema,
at 1033 South Main St. in this New
Haven suburb.
The town's other theatre, the Cheshire,
has been operated by a partnership comprised
of Leonard Sampson and Robert
Spodick of Sampson & Spodick Theatres,
Maurice Bailey and Franklin E. Ferguson
of Bailey Theatres, all of New Haven, for
many years.
WWUH Service Award Is
Presented to Mrs. Loy
HARTFORD— Mrs. Helen M. Loy. wife
of Thomas Loy, long-time publicity director,
lATSE, has been named recipient of the
second annual "Outstanding Service Award"
by WWUH, student radio station at the
University of Hartford.
Mrs. Loy heads the UofH office of legislative
affairs. A
Her husbanfl is now in a public relations
capacity with the Connecticut State Employees
Ass'n.
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Connecticut Industry and Community
Leadership Came Early
HARTFORD—Citations, accolades, honors—call
them what you will—have come
industry pacesetters'
way time and time
again. Some are in
still others are tied to
participation in events
recognition of signiticantly
striking progress,
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and the city or town in which this
business earns its keep.
It was fitting, perhaps, that long-time
Stratford, Conn., business leader Albert M.
Pickus, a past president of Theatre Owners
of America, was recently singled out as recipient
of a "Man of the Year" award by
the Stratford Civitan Club.
Exhibitor Since 1927
Pickus is no Johnny-come-lately to exhibition;
he has owned and operated the Stratford
Theatre since 1926: Civitans cited his
"many accomplishments and contributions"
to the town. No greater praise can be accorded
a member of the film trade. A man
who gets along with his community is a
man who puts the industry's image first and
foremost in his daily modus operandi.
Al Pickus, as he's fondly known in the
trade in Connecticut and elsewhere, is a
native of New Haven. Born in
the Elm city
in 190.5, he attended New Haven public
schools and got a bachelor of science degree
from Washington and Lee University, Lexington,
Va.. in 1924. He majored in business
administration.
Gym Team Captain
He captained Washington and Lee's gymnastics
team for no less than three years
a distinction not accomplished before or
since by another student. Even then his
leadership qualities weer evident, his drive
and dedication promising.
What has Al Pickus done locally?
his community activities:
Among
past chairman and
still a member of the board of directors.
Stratford Red Cross chapter: chairman of
the Community Chest and Cerebral Palsy
Ass'n: a member of a committee which organized
the Stratford Chamber of Commerce
(1950): president of the Stratford
Cupheag Club (1945-46): recipient of the
"Man of the Year" Award by the Stratford
chapter. Veterans of Foreign Wars: recipient
of the "Golden Decade" Award from
the Stratford Exchange Club: chairman of
Brotherhood Week program (1949): appointed,
and continuing, as director of Stratford
civil defense in 1950.
He is a member of the Masons and the
to Al Pickus
Odd Fellows, is on the board of directors of
the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital and
Research Laboratories, Saranac Lake, N.Y.
(since 1960): chairman (for two years) of
ihe Stratford Heart Fund campaign: a
member and director. Visiting Nurses
\ss'n, and a director. Fairfield County symphony
orchestra.
Al Pickus was responsible for changing
the identity of the Stratford postoffice
(1949) from "Stratford branch. Bridgeport
postoffice" to "U.S. Postoffice, Stratford,
Conn."
He was among active organizers of what
was to become the American Shakespeare
Theatre. Stratford, now recognized as one
of the world's best-performing outlets for
The Bard's plays.
Headed Development Firm
Known as one of the most discerning
businessmen in southwestern Connecticut,
Al Pickus was president of an outfit called
Whipporwill Cresh Co.. which developed
four residential sections of Stratford. He
built and owns Stratford's Colonial Square
Shopping Center.
Industrywisc.
Al Pickus does not have to
apologize for inactivity: he became an officer
of then-TOA in 1948, was vice-president
from 1953 to 1957. assuming the top post
in the latter year, later becoming TOA's
chairman (1961-1963). He was a member
of the executive committee of the Council
of Motion Picture Organizations from 1957
to 1961.
Regionally, he was active
from early days
in the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of
America, Connecticut chapter.
World War 11 found him receiving the
Distinguished Service Award—extended for
"outstanding work"—from the Connecticut
war finance committee. He worked endless
hours in behalf of the third war loan. He
was chairman of the Stratford war finance
committee (1944 on).
Of the 16,000 theatre managers participating
in the "Honored 100" competition,
tied to the selling of the fourth war loan's
bonds, he was among those designated to
attend ceremonies conducted by the U.S.
Treasury Department in Washington.
On War Loan Drives
Then he turned around and served on a
special advisory committee for the fifth war
loan campaign: he headed that aspect of
bond-selling, reaching $2 million and a 300
per cent quota.
he was given five citations for work
In all.
in raising a whopping $15 million in war
funds. The U.S. Treasury Department accorded
him a Silver Medal award.
He's a modest, quiet-spoken gentleman,
this Connecticut independent exhibitor. In
the years we've known him. we've never
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BOSTON
phil La Fontaine came down from Barton.
Vt.. on his quarterly visit to the film
exchanges, checking on bookings for the
coming fall and winter months. The Memorial
Theatre at Barton is a community
project, sponsored by public-spirited citizens
of the town. La Fontaine, a Barton funeral
director, acts as manager and sees that the
shows always are on schedule and properly
these public-spirited Barton. Vt.. people
from Boxoffice!
Bill Roster's Jimmy Fund will receive a
check from sponsors of the softball game
that was played at Claxton Field in Needham
between the teams of the Needham
Post Office and the Needham National
Bank.
Hollywood filmmaker Richard Chase was
here for the world premiere of his film
"No Go," entirely filmed behind the Irish
Republican Army lines in Northern Ireland.
The premiere was held Wednesday evening
(1) at Esquire Theatres' Kenmore Cinema.
Condolences of film district friends were
tendered to Joe Testa, engineer at the Massachusetts
Theatre Equipment Co.. whose
son William drowned in Europe. William, a
staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, was stationed
in Frankfort. Germany, and with a
group enjoying a 4th of July swimming
party when he suddenly went under the
water and did not come up. William was
married to Geisle. a German girl, now staying
with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Testa here in the
U.S. William was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery with full military honors
the last week in July.
A truckload of movie set props, valued at
$259,000 and intended for use in the continued
filming of "The Great Gatsby," was
destroyed by fire on the state highway near
New London, Conn. A motorist flagged
down the truck and told the driver that his
truck was on fire. Firemen from New London
and Groton responded to the call for
aid. The props, among them silver items,
an antique motorcycle, a Victrola and motion
picture equipment, were being taken
from Newport. R. I., where the picture had
been in production for the last two months,
to New Jersey, where more scenes of the
F. Scott Fitzgerald story are to be filmed.
Customers dropping in at Ken Squiers'
advertised. A school teacher is the regular
banker takes care of the
cashier, while a
Other Barton give their
Massachusetts Theatre Equipment office
finances.
time and efforts
citizens
noted that the atmosphere seemed dreary
in making necessary repairs,
and lifeless: it was understandable after one
with the net proceeds going to town
noted that Ken's secretary was missing (being
at home resting for a few days). We
improvement. Shows are on Friday and Saturday—admission
set at 65 cents and popcorn
have to agree with all that Carolyn's presence,
selling for 15 cents, with or without
her cheery "hello." and her ever-present
butter. The project has been operated in this
smile do make the office a nice place
manner since 1966 and the booth still employs
to visit.
Simplex equipment that was used in
the Gem Theatre starting back in 1931. Theatre Management executives Julian
La Fontaine reports that citizens are happy Rifkin. Mai Green. Paul Kessler. Perry
with the way the project has worked out in Lowe and Bud Rifkin took a ride to Clarksburg.
W. Va.. to participate in opening cere-
the seven years of operation and plans are
to continue the showing of movies in this monies of the new Terrace Twin cinemas in
manner in Barton indefinitely. A salute to the Terrace Plaza Shopping Center in that
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town.
Over at Aveo Embassy, the office force
welcomed back Ann Repici in the bookkeeping
department after an interval of
5V2 years. Ann said she was happy to be
back in the Film District once more.
Ann Doherty, popular booker at United
Artists, was on vacation for a week, leaving
the worries of holdovers of "Live and Let
Die" to Ken and Irving . . . Stan Farrington
of Paramount was down on the Cape for a
week's vacation . . . Dave Landers spent a
vacation week in the mountains at Franconia,
N.H.
Edie Curtis, Theatre Merchandising
Corp.. after a two-week vacation, reported
that she was "tired out" when she returned
to work after spending all her time setting
up furniture, putting up drapes, etc.. in the
family's new home at Marshfield.
Christmas Debut Planned
For Tri-Plex in Dedham
DEDHAM. MASS.—A Christmas
opening
is planned for a three-auditorium complex
being built by Redstone Theatres at
the junction of routes 128 and 1.
The Boston-based circuit recently opened
a four-auditorium complex, with seating
capacity for 2,900, in East Hartford, Conn.,
and a four-auditorium theatre, sealing 2,444,
in Woburn, Mass. The latter two are Showcase
cinemas.
Would Keep X Films Out
Of Boston's Back Bay
BOSTON—A move to
limit the spread of
X- rated films into the Back Bay section of
Boston is under way here as enforcement
officials began to move in on exhibitors
showing "blue films." part of the general
crackdown under the new U.S. Supreme
Court rulings.
The Boston Zoning Commission held a
public hearing on the proposal aimed at
keeping "adult" theatres from the area. The
proposal, recommended by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority, would rezone the
area stretching from the north side of Newbury
Street and Boylston Street to Massachusetts
Avenue from "allowable" use to
"conditional" use.
"Conditional" use would require both a
zoning permit and a public hearing which
would make it more dificult for adult theatres
to come into the area.
Exhibitors and distributors here have
been alerted that the U. S. Attorney General's
office has sent a memo to all U. S.
attorneys, via Henry E. Petersen, assistant
attorney general, that "in some instances,
local exhibitors of films should be included
as defendants, especially if they are 'uncooperative'
with federal investigators." Regional
prosecutors are said to have been
told that FBI agents have been directed to
look for any depiction of "explicit sexual
conduct which appears to have been included
in the production solely or primarily
for the purpose of appealing to prurient
interests."
The Back Bay civic group gave the city
the proposal to limit the spread of X-rated
entertainment.
"Businesses have come into the area that
attract prostitution." city councillor Albert
L. O'Neil said at the hearing, and he said
quick-buck operators are dragging the area
down."
Robert T. Kenney, Boston redevelopment
authority director, said that "as for commercial
entertainment (film theatres), we
are also convinced that such uses, while
somewhat desirable in some cases, must be
controlled in the Back Bay.
"We are especially concerned that Newbury
Street, one of the most attractive
shopping areas in the city, is vulnerable to
entertainment uses to the extent that the
charm of this lovely street might be irrevocably
harmed."
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premiere, day-and-date, at the Glenn Drivein,
Medford, and Dedham Drive-In, Dedham,
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'Cleopatra Jones' Startles Boston
With 700 First Week at Savoy One
BOSTON—Heat and humidity affected
film grosses to a great extent over the last
weekend in July, as the first old-fashioned
hot New England summer in nearly a decade
kept on. But even so. '"Cleopatra Jones"
burst upon the exhibition scene with a
startling 700 first week at Savoy One—and
that's a percentage most exhibitors would
settle for in any weather. Everything else
played between the 115 to 300 levels, two
features reaching the latter mark: "Jesus
Christ Superstar," fifth week at the Beacon
Hill, and "Last Tango in Paris." 16th week
at Cheri Three.
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5th .300
Chorles A Touch of Class (Emb), 6th w!
Chen One Blume in Love (WB), 3rd wk 220
Chen Three Lost Tongo in Poris (UA), 16th wk. 300
Cinema 57 One—O Lucky Man iWB), 3rd wk. ... 1 1 5
Circle Cinema The Friends of Eddie Coyle
(Para), 5th wk 215
Gary Scream, Blacula, Scream (AlP), 2nd wk. ..170
Music Hall Live and Lef Die (UAl, 5th wk 230
Paris Cinema 40 Carats (Col), 3rd wk 125
Pi Alley Pefe, Pearl and the Pole (NGP) 200
Savoy One Cleopatro Jones (WB) 700
Saxon Tom Sawyer (UA) 1 30
'Godspeir Lively 250 Week
Best Mark in Hartford
HARTFORD—Cinema leaders here
qualified for top honors by grossing in the
200 range—second-week "Godspell" at 250
and second-week "A Warm December" at
200.
Art Cinema Campus Swinger (SR); Swinging
Models (SR), 3rd wk 120
Avon Park North, Cinema City I, UA Theatre
East II Godspell (Col), 2nd wk 250
Burnside, Cinema I Paper Moon (Para), 6th wk. 115
Central, Cine Webb, Mall Cinema—A Touch of
Class (Emb), 5th wk 115
Cinema II, East Hartford Cinema I The Doy of
the Jackal (Univ), 5th wk 70
Cinema City II, Elm A Worm December (NGP),
2nd wk 200
165
UA Theotre East
Oklahoma Crude
edish Sex Hints (SR) .
ive and Let Die (UA),
5th wk
Showcase Cinema The Legend of Boggy
Creek (SR) . . .
Webster Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (AlP
'Badge 373/ "The Neptune
Factor' 200 in New Haven
NEW HAVEN—Four films did very well
in the report week; the others, just so-so.
Grossing on the 200 level, "Badge 373"
made its successful debut at the Bowl and
Milford drive-ins and "The Neptune Factor"
also scored 200 in a second week at the
Wcstville and Whitney theatres. "Lost Horizon"
opened its Whalley engagement with
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"Blume in Love" at the Cinemart and Milford
Cinema IL
Bowl, Milford Badge 373 (Para) 200
Love
(WB), 2nd wk
175
College The Hong Kong Cat (UA)
Crown The Whistle Blowers (SR); Sweet Bird of
(SR)
Milford Cinema I, York Square Cinema A Touc
of Class (Emb), 4th wk
Roger Sherman Scream, Blocula, Scream (AlP),
Showcase Cinema II The Day of the Jackol
(Univ), 5th wk
Showcase Cinema III Paper Moon (Para), 7th w
Westville, Whitney—The Neptune Factor
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk
Whalley Lost Horizon (Col)
RI Fire Groups Get Into
Westerly License Hassle
WESTERLY, R.L — Hope Valley Fire
Chief Fred A. Stanley, chief of the state's
Fire Chiefs Club, has proposed a firemen's
picket of the Westerly Twin Cinema as
the latest development in the conflict between
theatre owner Mathew J. Serra.
Westerly fire chief Robert S. Mackay and
city
authorities.
Serra originally was notified of five
violations of the state's fire code April 4,
when he received a letter from the state
fire marshal giving him eight weeks to
correct the deficiences. Friday. July 20,
Westerly town manager Eugene Gervasini,
fire chief Robert Mackay and police chief
James GuUuscio inspected the Granite
Street theatre and, after determining that
fire code violations still existed, attempted
to close the theatre for operating without
a license. However, the theatre remained
open and Serra was given until Monday,
July 23, to apply for a license and correct
the
deficiencies.
The town council, meeting on that night,
approved a license for the theatre but Gervasini
refused to issue the license until the
fire code violations were corrected.
Serra corrected three of the safety deficiencies,
then was informed by the state
fire marshal that correction of the fourth,
a lack of automatic shutters in the projection
booth, was not necessary. The fifth
deficiency was cleared up when Serra secured
a letter from manufacturer of accoustical
materials used in the theatre confirming
that such material is fireproof.
Gervasini, furnished with a copy of the
manufacturer's letter Friday, July 27, said
that he expected to issue a license for
operation of the theatre as soon as a fire
marshal confirmed that all fire safety violations
had been corrected.
The side hassle with the state
Fire Chiefs
( hib arose after Mackay charged Serra
July 20 with fire safety violations at the
theatre, leading to Gervasini's original order
to close the house, thereupon Richard
Casey, chairman of the State Fire Code
Commission, overruled Mackay and ordered
that the theatre continue to operate. Four
stale fire associations (Rhode Island F'ire
Chiefs Club, the Rhode Island Ass'n of
Fire Chiefs, the Rhode Island State Firemen's
League and the Fire Safety Ass'n,
representing an alliance of firemen across
the state) supported Mackay and demanded
the resignation of Casey.
This was the situation at the end of
July 30, just before press deadline for this
section. Developments will be reported in
the next issue.
SPRINGFIELD
^he Fox Cinema, previously operated by
National General Theatres and now
under the Mann Theatres banner, has a new
daily signature cut for its press ads, incorporating
the Mann ad logo and emphasizing
theatre site and telephone number
silent screen classics. "The General,"
starring Buster Keaton. and "Blood
and Sand." with Rudolph Valentino, were
screened at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst campus July 31.
In what is believed to be a "first" for an
area sexploitation theatre, the Jefferson
Fine Arts Cinema is now charging 99-cent
admission Monday and Tuesday nights . . .
The Forbes & Wallace department store
chain has expressed interest in commercial
development of the former RKO-Stanley
Warner Capitol Theatre block in downtown
Springfield.
Jane Powell, headlining at Storrowton
Musical Theatre on the Eastern States Exposition
grounds in Lerner & Loewe's "My
Fair Lady," told newspaper interviewers
that she feels it would not be appropriate
to remake MGM's "Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers" of 20 years ago with explicit
honeymoon scenes. "It was a period piece,"
she added. "As for nudity, that period just
didn't do it." She remarked that she has
never viewed an X-rated motion picture.
Leicester, Mass., Banning
X-Rated Motion Pictures
LEICESTER. MASS.—This Worcester
suburb has decided to ban all X-rated motion
pictures, with no court test of the
town's authority to impose such restrictions
anticipated.
Police chief John J. Wood jr. said the
ban was attributable to his viewing the motion
picture, "Together."
'Lost Horizon' Continues
MANCHE.STHR, N.H. — Columbia's
"Lost Horizon," playing its New Hampshire
premiere engagement in Cinema I of
Cicneral Cinema Corp's cinemas I-ll, Bedford
Mall Shopping Plaza, went into a
record-breaking second month's stay.
Mrs. Patricia Hall Manley
BOSTON— Mrs. Patricia Hall Manley.
45, known professionally as Pat Hall in the
acting field, died recently at her West
Newton home. She was also vice president
of Hanron-Manlcv-Hall, Boston advcrtisine
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ROUNDABOUT
Like it or not, this summer must be recorded
in industry annuals as starkly bare of
what can be characterized as "showmanship."
In our trekking through the New
England countryside, we have looked for
at al. signs beaches, et that a major motion
picture was playing nearby, and that yes,
indeed, the cinema was ready, willing and
able to provide entertainment of a kind singularly
unique—motion pictures on a wide,
wide screen, in air-conditioned comfort.
If fault must be cited, it lies with locallevel
exhibition. No more. No less.
Recent years have evoked an atmosphere
of conservatism in motion picture exploitation.
It is felt in too many industry quarters
that a 1x1 newspaper ad in warm weather
is sufficiently strong to garner attention
for profitable payoffs. And yet,
By ALLEN M. WIDEM-
to the breed
of showmen in this industry who thrived
on exploitation for the past 30 years, such
a concept was never enough to persuade
greater and greater crowds the year round
If one takes the time and trouble to cas
an in-depth "look" at what's being done ir
the hot, humid summer by the discount department
stores, for a significant example
to promote merchandise, then, does it no
follow that exhibition, be it the showcase
in a complex or a single-purpose building
can do the same? Boosting business boosts
the year round "take."
Don't tell us about the drop of field sup
port by major distribution. These distribu
tion people have their problems, as has been
discussed at length in Boxoffice. The mere
fact that a field promotion man does noi
come by once a week or once a month any
more should not write "finis" to promotion
per se. Creativity is not to be shunned.
Don't tell us about the flimsy, ever flimsy
supply of exploitation ideas broached by dis
tribution. If you're a showman, you get oui
and show your population, as well as your
self, that here's a spanking bright motion
picture theatre with some of the best entertainment
in the country with nominal fees
in effect. You get out and show your fellow
businessmen that what helps the community
helps them, too. And, after all, should not
there be a concerted campaign for summer
and the
year round generated for persistent
profitability?
Not too many years ago, we pridefully
noted on these Boxoffice pages stunt after
stunt, attention-getter after attention-getter,
manifested by local level exhibition in scores
of key cities and, not so surprisingly, dozens
of small towns, during the summer.
What, after all, is the cost of hiring a
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horse and wagon, in the event of booking a
western, and tossing appropriately worded
banners there-on and dispatching a theatre
aide in western regalia for street ballyhoo?
What, after all, is the cost of the tie-ups
with boat owners to display some banner
as their crafts idle off shore at some of the
more-populated shoreline resorts?
What after all. is the cost of going into
a city or town library and arranging a lobby
display calling attention to current and upcoming
attractions based on best-sellers?
Broadcasting—be it television or radio
is a year-round activity, as is exhibition.
Disc jockeys on radio command a huge
audience, especially among young folks, 12
months a year. Talk shows on television
maintain a good "share" of the ratings
quotient.
Solo Efforts Ineffective
And exhibition? "Going it alone" is certainly
not the answer to the constantly perplexing
problem of selling and continuing
to sell the merchandise on the shelf: Ergo,
the motion picture on the screen.
Teaser ads. Run-of-paper ads. Local-angle
publicity "plants." Special morning children's
classic series, sponsored by cooperative
merchants and businessmen on the local
level. Price-structuring to expand the afternoon
matinee trade. Not just for summer.
Rather for the year round.
Getting out of one's office, using shoe
leather, making one's presence and aims
known to the business community can pay
off. Pay off handsomely. Provided the individual
showman has the self-confidence that
motion picture entertainment is part of a
community's life-style. Believe in your
product, believe in your industry's capabilities.
We've gone into city after city, town
after town, through the summer months
and never spotted a bus-card for a current
theatre attraction. We've visited airports
and never seen a lobby display for a nowplaying
movie.
Methods Widely Used
Yet. just about everything else in the
American economy "goes" this waybanks,
restaurants, et al, et al. And, if tradition
holds, banks are operated conservatively.
How, after all, can exhibition rationalize
this stand-off attitude for itself?
Remember the saying, "Better to light a
candle than to curse the darkness"? And
Harry S Truman's admonition: "If you
can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"?
One of the smartest men in the resort hotel
field, Ray Parker, major-domo of the Concord
Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, N.Y., told us
years ago: ".Selling is not a sometimes
thing."
Summer. Fall. Winter. Spring. It's the
four-season cycle of the year and a cinema,
lo keep afloat, as the saying goes, must
strike out for an objective. Promotion is
the tool of exhibition. Activity, the year
round, is the pivot.
Don't grouse about the "best" pictures
going to the competition. Don't bother to
complain that a huge new three or fourauditorium
complex has opened down the
pike and is drawing away your long-held
trade.
If you're worthy of the appellation
"showman." you're going to get out and sell
your product, sell it with imaginativeness,
aggressiveness. Week after week, there are
tested ideas to be studied in the Boxoffice
Showmandiser Section. Week after week,
there are tested advertising approaches on
the part of other elements in the economy
to be utilized with the particularly unique
approach of the motion picture theatre.
September is resumption of education:
schools, colleges, universities are reopening.
There's a host of audience-building concepts
to be used: special showings, invitational
screenings {at nominal tab), class
seminars on motion pictures and motion
picture people.
We can't fathom defeatism. We cannot
condone apathy. The pacesetters in exhibition
of a generation ago looked at lagging
grosses and went out and did something
about them.
And it can be done again!
Joseph Losey Preparing
To Produce Proust Saga
HANOVER, N.H.—Film producer Joseph
Losey. who was a premedical student
at Dartmouth College in the mid-1920s,
has received an honorary doctorate from
his alma mater.
On a visit to the campus, he said he is
readying a Harold Pinter adaptation of
Marcel Proust's 16-volume novel, "Remembrance
of Things Past," at a projected
cost of $4.8 miUion.
Summer Film Festival
HYDE PARK. MASS.—The Nu-Pixie
Cinema is running a "Summer Film Festival,"
screening current and recent Hollywood
product. Admission is one dollar,
Mondays and Tuesdays: S1.50, Wednesdays
through Sundays.
Stieber to 99 Cents
AVON. CONN.—The Stieber Avon twin
cinemas are charging 99 cents admission
for matinees and Friday-Saturday midnight
performances.
Harold H. Cram Dies
BO.STON— Harold H. Cram, cSO, retired
board chairman, .'\uditorium Garage Corp.
and Chcri Theatre, died Julv 9.
$1 Ladies' Night Policy
WARWICK. R.I.—The Meadowbrook
Esquire Cinema now has a Ladies' Night
policy in effect for Mondays and Tuesdays,
charging one dollar admission for woman
patrons.
99 Cents at ETA Paris
WETHERSFIELD, CONN. — Esquire
iheatres oi .America's Paris cinemas I-II
are now charging 99 cents admission on
Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Star-studded Bond Drives brought out
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Today, Savings Bonds sell quietly and
unspectacularly through Payroll Savings
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HARTFORD
gob Butler, SBC Management Corp. city
manager, and Dick Wilson, the circuit's
vice president for merchandising, have been
Abe Classman is moving his State Vending
Co. from Hartford to suburban South
Windsor early this fall. Increasingly busy
with the firm. Abe has announced his intent
not to seek re-election as mayor of South
Windsor .
Theatres of America
has expanded the Monday-Tuesday 99
cents policy from the Paris cinemas I-II to
the Central.
Sal Adorao jr. is running a third "bonus"
feature Fridays and Saturdays at his Portland
Drive-In . . . John P. Lowe. Redstone
Theatres, bought space in a "Welcome. New
Residents" Sunday supplement published by
the Hartford Courant to emphasize the
"newness" of the recently opened Showcase
cinemas I-II-III-IV.
NEW HAVEN
garney Pitkin, who was with then RKO
Radio Pictures here for 34 years, later
going into independent distribution, was
honored at a 70th birthday party, hosted by
his sister Rose Pitkin and Marion Nabatoff
at the latter's home. Barney and his wife
Elsie recently marked their 48th wedding
anniversary; they now maintain residence
in Boynton Beach. Fla. Barney and Elsie
are spending the summer at their beach
house, 20 Blackall Rd.. Woodmont. Rose
works for Franklin E. Ferguson & Theatre
Associates, the theatre booking-buying office.
Tuesday nights, labeled "Ladies' Night" at
the 4 Seasons and sister ETA situation in
metropolitan Providence, among them the
Campus Cinema, Wakefield; Elmwood, and
Paris Cinema, Providence; Darlton, Pawtucket;
Apple Valley Mall cinema I-II-III-
IV, Smithfield, and Pier. Narragansett.
using the intriguingly worded ad-phrase.
"Most People Go Out to See a Movie. Now Rhode Island's summer entertainment,
They Go Out to See a Theatre. Too!" in continuing to battle erratic weather patterns,
conjunction with recently opened Cinema has had marked variations in audience appeal.
Some shows have played to skimpy
City I-II-III-IV in Hartford's Brainard Industrial
Park.
trade, while such "name" attractions as
comic George Carlin in concert at the Warwick
Musical Theatre. Warwick, sell out.
RHODE ISLAND
The E.M. Loew's Providcncc-Pawtucket
Drive-In has something unusual for
off-screen entertainment on Saturday nights;
disk jockey Ted Gates provides "Down
Memory Lane" music, featuring top tunes
of the 1950s through 1970s.
A summer (2 p.m.) matinee policy, in
effect at Esquire Theatres of America's 4
Seasons I-II-IIl-IV complex in East Providence,
has a price tab of one dollar. The
same admission continues Monday and
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$30.00
50.00
Carlin appeared at a top admission of
$6.50.
The New Palace Cinema, West Warwick,
now on a skinflick policy, is changing its
program every Wednesday. A midnight
show is screened Fridays . Rifkin
Midland Cinema, Midland Shopping Mall,
has a new matinee "special," charging one
dollar admission daily to 2 p.m.
NEW BRITAIN
nttomey Steven E. Perakos, secretary of
Perakos Theatres Associates, submitted
a proposal to the New Britain Redevelopment
Authority to develop a tract of land
in the city's south central district, his plans
including a three-story, 4.000-square foot
building
initially.
John D'Amato, district manager for Perakos,
hopes to get in some golf while vacationing
in Florida in September.
Father Henry C. Fraseadore, retiring
principal of South Central Catholic High
School, East Hartford, has been appointed
assistant superintendent of schools for the
archdiocese of Hartford. He is the son of
Hector Fraseadore. long partner in E.M.
Loew's Farmington Drive-In.
Irwin Cohen, operating the Bristol Centre
Mall cinemas I-II. has a new landlord; the
property has been sold for $3.7 million to
William B. and Maureen Brown of West
Haven.
A resolution was submitted to the common
council by Mayor Stanley J. Pac calling
for the establishment of a committee for
standards of decency for materials available
for sale to the public, to better implement
the recent U.S. Supreme Court guidelines
with respect
to obscene films and literature.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
pile Milford Drive-In, Milford. is
apparently
enjoying success with a new policy
of Tuesday "dusk-to-dawn" shows, the programs
comprised of four features and the
underskyer charging $4-per-carload (regardless
of the number of passengers). A recent
program consisted of "Vanishing Point."
"For a Few Dollars More," "l.c Mans" and
"Let's Scare Jessica to Death."
Al Pickus Long-Time
Connecticut Leader
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heard him talking down a fellow exhibitor
or yakking away on the bad quality of this
attraction or that attraction. He's an industry-booster—from
way back—and he feels,
like many a concerned industry pacesetter,
that what's bad can be turned around to
something good, provided there is the clearing-of-the-air,
so to speak, in industry conclaves.
At the annual Connecticut Theatre Owners'
dinners, long-time toastmaster Herman
M. Levy, for many years executive secretary
and legislative counsel, has alluded to the
likes of Pickus as what's fine and foremost
in exhibition.
He numbers friends on all levels of exhibition
across the country by the score; he
can discourse at length with the best minds
in distribution. He has expounded on the
merits of such humane campaigns as the
Jimmy Fund, which backs the Children's
Cancer Research Foundation of Boston (a
joint project of the Variety Club of New
England and the Boston Red Sox baseball
team), noting that what's good for America
is, inevitably, good for exhibition. He has
been chairman for the Jimmy Fund on a
state level and provided much more than
token participation.
If exhibition is to maintain its so-called
thrust, its necessary impact, on a local level,
exhibition must listen, long and attentively,
to men such as Al Pickus. He has, no doubt,
played his share of poor-grossing attractions
and. yet,
instinctively, he has approached the
day's selling of his screen entertainment
with a pridefulness that should not be
shrugged aside by the faint-of-heart.
This is a growing country; the economy,
dulled by stock market fluctuations attributable
to a variety of key factors, can be
enlivened with the very best-of-show campaigning
on the part of Al Pickus and likeminded
cinema owners in cities and towns.
The Jewish sages of old stressed the need
to uplift humanity with good deeds and,
taking that time-honored premise to 1973,
it behooves exhibition, in cities and towns,
to put a best-foot-forward philosophy first.
Community participation—be it through
service clubs, chambers of commerce, et al
— is vital to the enhancement and embellishment
of exhibition's image. It has not been
enough and never will be enough to "go-italone"
in promotion.
This industry contains some of the smartest
thinkers in America; it staggers the
imagination to think that motion picture
exhibition, by concerted effort, cannot move
forward, with purposefulness. Drive into
Stratford. Conn., and mention the name of
Al Pickus. And the townspeople will immediately
identify him as, first, a theatre
owner. All else falls into place. For there,
Al Pickus. exhibitor, is Mr. Showmanship!
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For National Film Board
MONTREAL— Communes .md lumber
camps in British Columbia; Indian reservations
in Alberta, and a ferry boat in the
Northumberland Strait are some of the offbeat
places where National Film Board
movies are being shown this summer, as
the board's student Summer Cinema program
swings into its second edition.
Throughout Canada, over the NFB's six
regions, 48 college and university students
are engaged in showing movies in a wide
range of locations to a large variety of
audiences, some of which include hospital
and nursing home patients and prison convicts.
One of their aims is to acquaint people
with Canada and Canadians through
the NFB films.
In Montreal, the NFB's Cinema Pavilion
at Man and His World, which is managed
and staffed by 12 Quebec students, continues
to draw the public's interest. The
young people hold free daily screenings of
NFB features and shorts which are followed
by discussions. Last year the pavilion received
a record 100.000 visitors.
Louis Craig. 22-year-old Loyola communications
student, who is coordinator of
the project, says Summer Cinema is a challenge
to find different ways of using films
and also provides an opportunity for the
students to meet with all kinds of audiences
from across the countrv.
NFB Short Depicts Whales
As Natural Music Lovers
MONTREAL—Renowned West Coast
flutist Paul Horn and two killer whales
named Haida and Chimo are the stars of a
new 15-minute color short entitled "We Call
Them Killers." produced by the National
Film Board of Canada and directed by filmmaker
Tom Shandel. The whales are described
as music lovers—which is "something
whales are prone to be." according to
Dr. Paul Spong. an expert on the mammals.
Spong. the film's narrator, explains that
whales respond to the sensory appeal of
music and evocative sound because of their
exquisite hearing. He ends the film by suggesting
that whales in instructive captivity
for approximately five years could return to
their natural habitat with a different understanding.
Director Shandel hopes his film will influence
the public about whales, increasing
its interest in them and preventing their
possible extinction.
"We Call Them Killers" presently is playing
in theatres across Canada.
Myerson Named Cleveland
Branch Mgr. by Columbia
NEW YORK— Richard Myerson has been
promoted to Cleveland branch manager for
Columbia Pictures, it was announced by
Milt Goodman, vice-president and general
sales manager.
Myerson, 27, started with the compan\
as a sales trainee in Boston in the sunmer
of 1971. He later became a salesm^'
in Cleveland.
BOXOmCE :: August 1973
'Frustration Montreal Bow Scores
'Excellent'; Good General Business
MONTREAL—"Frustration" made its
bow before Bonaventure Theatre audiences
with considerable boxofficc force, generating
an "excellent" first-week grossing total.
"Last Tango in Paris" ran its string of
"excellent" Montreal weeks through the
14th in a row. while "Paper Moon" completed
its first month here at that same
happy business level. Also "excellent," this
time in a third week at the Capitol Theatre,
was "Live and Let Die."
Bonaventure Frustration JIFD) Excellent
Capitol Live and Let Die (UA, 3rd wk Excellent
Claremont Paper Moon (Para), 4th wk. ...Excellent
Kent Up Front (IFD) Good
Loews' Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
3rd wk Very Good
Palace The Mon Who Loved Cat Doncing
[MGM)
Very Good
PVM 1 Money, Money, Money (AFD), 3rd wk. .Good
-Wattstox (Col)
.Good
Westmount Scarecrow (WB), 3rd
Good
York Lost Tango in Paris (UA), 1
. .Excellent
Film Theatres Profit When Rain
Spoils Vancouver Sea Festival
VANCOUVER—The windup of the Sea
Festival with day-long free activities at all
beaches and parks both Saturday. July 21.
and Sunday. July 22. should have spelled
disaster for theatres. However, heavy rain
fell each afternoon, so the crowds drifted
up town and film business became as fresh
and spanking as the sharp breezes. Posting
"excellent" figures were "Live and Let Die."
and "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing."
Capitol Paper Moon (Para), 4th wk. ... .Very Good
Coronet Oltlohoma Crude (Col), 2nd wk. ...Average
Denman Place Kid Blue (BVFD), 3rd wk Good
Downtown The Day ot the Jackal (Univ),
6th wk Excellent
Fine Arts The Harrad Experiment (AFD),
3rd wk Average
Odeon Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk Excellent
Orpheum The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
(MGM)
Excellent
Stanley—Scorecrow (WB), 2nd wk Good
Vogue—Live and Let Die (UA), 4th wk Excellent
its record pace here, at least 10 per cent
ahead of last year's highs. "Battle for the
Planet of the Apes," new at the Metropolitan,
and holdovers "Paper Moon" and "Live
and Let." each rounding out a month of
playing time on Winnipeg screens, grossed
"excellent" during the report week. "The
Last of Sheila" and "Scarecrow" rated "very
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good." each also playing on holdover engagements.
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— Poper Moon (Para), 4th wk. Excellent
and Let Die (UA), 4th wk Excellent
'Last Tango in Paris' Repeats
As Only Toronto 'Excellent'
TORONTO— Again "Last Tango in
Paris"
posted the cit\'s lone "excellent" but this
time there were five "very good" ratings
backing up the top-notcher: "Scarecrow."
•Jesus Christ .Superstar," "Dillinger.'
per Moon" and "Walking Tall.'"
Corlton Live and Let Die ;UA), 5th wk. .....
Coronet, others Oklahoma Crude (Col)
Hollywood (North) Paper Moon (Poro),
5fh wk Very
-The Day of the Jaekol (Univ),
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Imperial 3 ShoH in Africa .MGM), 3rd wk. ...
Imperiol 4 The Harrad Experiment (AFD),
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-The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Pora),
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Towne Cinema Lost Tango in Pans (UA),
University—Jesus Christ Superstar (Univ),
3rd wk Very
Uptown 1—Scarecrow WB:, 3rd wk .... . .
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Uptown 2—0 Lucky Man WB), 3rd wk. ••
Uptown 3-Walkin9 Toll AFD;, 9th wk Very
Yonge—Cohill, United States Marshal (WB)
York 40 Carats ;Col), 3rd wk
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York 2 The Hireling (Col), 2nd wk
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Grossing Honors in Edmonton
EDMONTON—Four holdovers —
•Sleuth." "Live and Let Die." "Scarecrow"
and "The Day of the Jackal"—qualified for
"excellent" ratings on strength of the money
they made for their respective theatres in
the report week. "Oklahoma Crude." the
week's only new picture on the Edmonton
entertainment slate, came in with a "very
good" grossing percentage at the Odeon
Theatre.
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'Trinity Is Still My Name'
'Battle for Planet of the Apes'
'Excellent' Calgary Newcomer
"Excellent' in Winnipeg First
CALGARY—A quartet of "excellent"
WINNIPEG—Film business maintained
grossers enlivened exhibition in this city,
only one of this group being a first-week
offering. That was "Trinity Is Still My
Name," playing at the Westbrook. "excellent"
holdovers included "Live and Let
Die " "Sleuth" and "The Day of the Jackal."
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Wern Haraldson, branch manager. United
Artists, and his wife were "secondhoneymooning"
in Banff during the July
21-22 weekend. The weatherman failed to
cooperate, though, and there were showers
and clouds. However, the happy couple did
all the "in" things and enjoyed their brief
holiday.
Norman Jewison's latest film "Jesus
Christ Superstar" had a special prerelease
screening Thursday morning. July 19. in
Palliser Square 1 here. The presentation was
given by MCA Records (Canada). Universal
Pictures and Famous Players Theatres. Included
in the invited guests were people
from record companies. TV. radio, newspapers
and allied businesses.
Insight, the house magazine for Gulf
Canada employees in this city, devoted its
entire June issue to the Britamco Film
Society in honor of the society's tenth
anniversary. The cover of the magazine
was very attractive, with a huge figure "10"
superimposed on a background of filmstrips
and within the outlines of the "10"
were the logos of all the leading film distributors.
The coverage was very comprehensive
and well presented. Every segment
of the society's operation was explained in
detail—selection of films, booking, duties
of the society secretary,
drafting and reprographics,
management support, supervision
at the shows, usherettes and preparing films
for showing. The main article in the issue
was 'The Film Society— Its Beginning and
Growth." Interspersed throughout the magazine
were pictures of personalities and
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action shots. This issue of Insight could be
used to great advantage by other companysponsored
film groups. Editor Freda Shield
is to be very highly commended for such an
in-depth and informative issue of the magazine.
Of interest to people in various portions
of the movie industry, especially exhibition
and promotion, is the news that Adfilms has
moved into new quarters in Toronto. President
F. T. Stinson advises that they will be
happy to look after the needs of their regular,
as well as new. customers at the new
Yonge Street
location.
Stan Phillips, booker-salesman for United
Artists, is away on a holiday with his family.
Plans called for a lazy two weeks in the
sun at the Owl's Nest Resort at Oyama,
B.C. (that's near Kelowna in the Okanogan
Valley).
Marion Pocsai of Warner Bros, and her
family have returned from a motor trip to
Yellowknife. N.W.T. Marion said they traveled
over 600 miles on dirt roads but apart
from one session of being mired in mud
they had no problems. Her husband worked
in Yellowknife 13 years ago and this was
his first trip back. In
about insects—flies and
spite of warnings
mosquitoes— this
proved to be no hazard, as there were none,
which certainly added to the holiday. The
weather was good for most of the time and
Marion said the scenery certainly was worth
seeing and offered a different and most enjoyable
vacation.
Canadian Theatres, Westbrook 2 and the
Stampede Drive-In here ran a promotion
contest when they played "Trader Horn."
Entry forms for the contest were available
at both theatres and the winner received a
Winchester rifle, Model 94.
Johnny Crawford and Victoria Principal
are the leads in Universal's "The Naked
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'Double Hook' Is Charted
By Filmwest Associates
EDMONTON. .'\LT,\.—Another attempt
at establishing a strong identity for western
Canada's film industry is being launched
by Filmwest Associates here. The company
has found that not only enthusiasm and
organization but also a great deal of patience
is needed for the project.
With a solid background in production
of shorter films and documentaries, Filmwest
has the technical know-how to move
ahead with a feature-length picture. The
first feature to be produced will be based
on a novel, "The Double Hook," written
by Mrs. Sheila Watson, an associate professor
of English at the University of Alberta
in Edmonton. The novel has been
acclaimed as one of the most outstanding
and sophisticated works of Canadian fiction
of the 1950s. The story centers around
the farming people of the Cariboo district
of central British Columbia.
Application for funds was made to the
Canadian Film Development Corp. by Filmwest
but the assistance was postponed because
the script was thought to be too
confusing for moviegoers. But. the deferment
is viewed by Filmwest executives as
a time wherein they will be able to work
out a smoother, more acceptable screenplay.
The CFDC awarded only one grant out
of 40 applications in the competition for
low-budget feature pictures in the $100.-
000 range.
Sam Kopolwicz. associate producer,
would like to see a Canadian who is established
in the film industry as a director,
writer or actor become involved in the
production so that the CFDC sponsorship
could be achieved. He feels that experienced
personnel in any facet of production
tends to ward off the self-indulgence
that seems to be a hazard for any first
feature.
Kopolwicz has scheduled a tight, wellorganized
seven-week shooting plan and
will use approximately 25 people in the
cast. Once funding and script problems are
satisfactorily solved, then actual shooting
will get under way.
It is expected that filming will be done
at Ashcroft, B.C.. and it will, in all likelihood,
be done next summer. Most westerns
use the environment as just a backdrop for
the action of the picture's characters but
"The Double Hook" will weigh the psychological
attributes of the people against
the physical properties of the land. Once
all the problems are solved—and they are
far from being insurmountable— and the
production becomes a reality, "The Double
Hook" could become an outstanding part
of western Canada's contribution to the nation's
film industry.
New Theatre for Ft. Riley
From Ccntrol Edition
JUNCTION CITY, KAS.—A $532,621
contract has boon awaaled for the construction
of a 500-seat movie theatre at Ft.
Riley. The new showhouse will be located
near Normandy Chapel on Custer Hill.
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the festival's end, playing during the most
prolonged heat wave of the year.
Len Herberman of Ambassador Films
was in town for a couple of days visiting
JSto long-run suburban engagements ended
during July's last week—"The Po-
plaints. The ozoner. however, does not
show many "restricted adult" films.
Bob Grant, spokesman for the county
of Lethbridge, which has jurisdiction over
the Greenacres, says that he doesn't believe
any action is even being contemplated
by county officials. The Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, according to S/Sgt. R. H.
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CHICAGO— It was good news for .American
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Siskal, Chicago Tribune movie critic, gave
"Scream Blacula Scream" a three and onehalf
star rating in its showing at the Michael
Todd Theatre in the Loop. Siskal also said
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ALERT BAY. B.C.—"The two Indians
were fighting or at least looked as if they
were both drunk and fighting. Actually they
were sober and faking." according to Les
Wedman, Vancouver Sun columnist. "One
was Johnny Yesno and the other was Lenny
George, both playing parts in The Inbreaker.'
the $400,000 first feature film
that Bob Elliott Films is shooting here and
in Port Hardy on Vancouver Island."
geierson story and white man Christopher
George was the villain, they calmed down.
But before they did. Johnny Yesno thought
he was going to have to stand back-to-back
with Lenny George and slug it out with the
others. He was even willing to run but
George said if he were hit, he'd hit back.
"Importing Indians to Alert Bay—with
800 of its own. according to local statistics
— is like taking coals to Newcastle. And the
situation was just as incendiary. A busty
blonde woman, reportedly somewhat in her
cups at 10 a.m., leaned out of a window
above the movie make-believe and shouted.
'I'll give five bucks to anyone who'll get in
there and make it real.'
"There were no takers and the ante was
raised to $10, along with deprecating remarks
about the movies giving the worst
impression about Indians. When all that
failed to stop the action, she then offered
children in the street $1 each to step in
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they thought the heave-ho was for real. "I
think.' said producer Jim Margellos. 'that
we have worn out our welcome in Alert
Bay.'
"To anyone's recollection, the Canadian
production "The Inbreaker' is the first feature
film ever to shoot in the small community.
It's possible, had the movie people
not wrapped it up in Alert Bay that day
the rest of the action to be done in Port
Hardy—that the community might have
started shooting back.
In an in-depth description of the filming
of the fight sequence. Wedman said: "The
fight that John Thomas, combination stunt
Cameras Were Novelties
coordinator and electrician on the movie.
"When cameras first turned three days
had choreographed for the actors was real
earlier, they were a novelty. Many of the
enough for director George McCowan and
residents stood around to satisfy their curiosity.
cinematographer Miklos Lente. And it
looked real to Alert Bay Indians who
The next day. when it was necessary
had
to stop traffic occasionally on the town's
been recruited as extras to fill out the fight
only main street, there were rumblings of
sequence outside one of the three beer parlors
in the fishing town.
resentment. That night the fishing boats
docked and fishermen were walking around
"When the film's second assistant director,
Don Granbery, explained to the extras
with thousands of dollars in their pockets.
that the two Indian actors actually were
The following day. when the movie fight
was being staged, there weren't too many
good guys in the Jake Zilber-W. J. Sigur-
sober people about and the local people
were openly hostile.
"The next morning, well ahead of schedule,
was spent in pick-up shots of Hollywood
actors George and Johnny Crawford.
The movie company worked unimpaired and
met only casual disinterest, even from the
pub-crawlers. George McCowan, back in
the comparative safety of the Thunderbird
Hotel in Port Hardy, looked as if he'd been
through the wringer. "I've filmed in the
Tenderloin area of San Francisco at two in
the morning and I've never seen anything
comparable to what we ran into at Alert
Bay.' he said.
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"Actor Chris George, who plays an Indian-hating
fisherman in The Inbreaker,'
doesn't like trouble of any kind, especially
if it would mean that makeup artist Pentti
Taivaincn would have to try to cover up a
swollen eye. That's why, in his hotel bar, at
front of the camera to blow gum bubbles
into the lens. Earlier, Jacques Hubert,
sometimes actor from Nanaimo. playing the
Rubber Man in the film, had been filmed as
table whose occupants couldn't resist bumping
his chair as they passed by. Temper
he was being forcibly ejected from a pub.
landing on his back in the street with the
under control, through gritted teeth. George
guitar he was playing. The scene had to be
done 14 times before director McCowan
was satisfied and, by then, apart from Hubert
being black and blue, a lot of the townfolk
were red hot with anger, again because
films and an articulate spokesman on Indian
a table surrounded by friends in the film,
George, former truck driver and New York
private eye, ignored stares from a corner
just said "there are trouble-makers in this
room' and ignored the situation.
"Johnny Yesno, host of CBC Radio's 'Our
Native Land' when he's not working in
problems, blames 'the government, p

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firm's new address is 2221 Yonge St..
Suite 604, Toronto M4S 2B4. The phone
number is (416) 483-3551.
Unlike the adverse opinions of "Jesus
Christ Superstar" expressed by American
Jewish groups, the film has not as yet met
with such reception problems here. Ben
Kayfetz. head of the Central region. Canadian
Jewish Congress, was interviewed by
Tom Harpur of the Star and said he failed
to understand the reason for the "excitement"
in the U.S. "I didn't find it in any
way hostile, anti-Jewish or what have you."
Kayfetz said. He added that as yet no protest
calls have been received by his office.
"Normally we hear pretty quickly when
f)eople are disturbed." he commented.
Shawn O'Grady is an usher at the Odeon
Hyland here who made the headlines recently
as a very promising showman. Shawn
wrote a letter, which was published by the
Star, extolling "Tom Sawyer" as an example
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of fine film entertainment. His letter reappeared
in a weekend edition as part of
Odeon's local ad for this attraction. Congratulations,
Shawn! Sawyer,"
incidentally, got off slow start at the
to a
Hyland but interest in this booking is gradually
improving.
Actor Ernest Borgnine became perhaps a
little too enthusiastic in filming a strangling
scene for "A Day in the Country" here. As
Smith.
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a result. Michael J. Pollard was rendered
unconscious for a few minutes and had to
be revived.
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Despite a long to obtaining a
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first-run
good business.
houses here
As a
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result,
flow from theatres to producers will be introduced
shortly by a group known as the
there were few new bookings. The Imperial
Indejjendent Screen Producers, Inc. Laurence
has had just one new booking since opening,
Merrick is chairman of the board of
directors.
with "Hammer of God" moving into
Imperial Two. As expected, "Last Tango in An exchange to be called ISPI will be
Paris" continues to do solid business at the opened as a western distributor, covering
Towne Cinema, while "Dillinger" at the the 13 Western states and wholly owned by
Imperial Five and "Jesus Christ Superstar" the producers. Under the guidelines for the
the University also are big grossers.
operation, a trust account will be opened
at
from which cash will be dispensed weekly,
with a monthly accounting to each producer
whose product is distributed, it was
Production Interest Runs
High in British Columbia announced by the association.
(Continued from page K-6)
Because this is a guide to possible future
expansion in other areas, no money for
ones." "The Wolf Pen Principle"
Inbreaker'
and "The
had CFDC commitments early
overhead will be charged but a record will
be kept. The new exchange will hire its own
this year so all the applications considered
were new ones. The CFDC okayed no
salesman to cover this area.
further projects from here, only for films
Eastern producers and others are invited
join the and use the of the
in eastern Canada. The main one is "The to test facilities
Education of Duddy Kravitz," which Ted exchange.
Kotcheff will direct in Montreal from the L. Steve Snyder is treasurer of the association;
Mordecai Richler novel.
Lee Garmes, Leon Mirell and Don
"Ex-theatre manager Bob Elliott, 26, who
already has made short films and also operates
Henderson are vice-presidents, and Richard
H. Heagy is secretary. The board of directors
includes Burt Topper, Anthony Cardoza,
a twin movie house in Langley and the
new Rembrandt in Vancouver, will make
Merrick, Bill Byars and Jimmie
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4611 Udy Ice (100) Ac-M NGP
4589L'Aniour (90) C Altura
4604 Last American Hero, The
(100) ® D 20th.Fox
4600 Ust of Sheila. The
(120) ip My WB
4564 Last Tanoo in Paris (129) D . . UA
4600 Legend of Boggy Creek, The
(90) ® Doc Howco
4593 Legend ol Frenchie King, The
(95) W K-Tel
4598 Legend of Hell House, The
(90) Ho 20th. Fox
459S Let the Good Times Roll
(99) ® Mus Doc Col
4580 Little Laura and Big John
(82) Ac-Melo Crown
4606 Live And Let Die (121) Ac UA
4569 Lolly-Madonna XXX
(103) ® D MGM
Lone (101) Melo ..Danish Film Inst.
4577 Long Goodbye. The (112) (f) Cr UA
4574t^Lost Horizon (150) (g M Columbia
4585 Love and Pain . . . (110) C-D . . Col
Love,
Swedish Style
(83) C Screencom Int'l
4573LudwiB (173) ® Hi MGM
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4576 Mack, The (110) D Cinerama
4614 Mackintosh Man. The
(105) 'P Sus WB
Man Who Loved Cat 4606 Dancing, The
(111) ® W MGM
4586 Mattel Affair, The (118) D Para
4614Maurie (110) >p D NGP
Memories of Underdevelopment
(104) (b&w) D Tricont'l
4571 Miss Leslie's Dolls
(85) SexHo World-Wide
4579 Money, Money, Money (115) C CRC
4607 Motown 9000 (92) Ac General
4567 Naked Countess, The
(86) D Crown Int'l
4578 Nelson Affair, The
(US) ® Hi Univ
4592 Neptune Factor, The
(97) ® Ad 20»h-Fox
Newcomers, The
(77) Sex M-C Mi-Loid
4591 Offence, The (112) ® D UA
4608 Oklahoma Crude (110) ® Ac ..Col
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(85) Ac Audio Brandon
4605 1001 Danish Delights
(85) Sex C Cambist
4597 Lucky Man! (166) Sat WB
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(116) Doc New Yorker
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4586 C biw
4595 Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
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4559
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I'-^l 3 Playtime (108) C Continental
P.O.W., The
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Priest and the Girl. The
(87) D b&w New Yorker
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SIDDHARTII I m .^""^
Columbia (74-003) 86 Minutes Rel. Aug:. '73
For 16 years. Conrad Rooks had the desire to bring
to the screen the popular novel "Siddhartha." written in
1922 by Gei-nian-born poet-essayist-author Hermann
Hesse '1877-19621. A student of Indian literature. Rooks
had made an initial impact as a filmmaker with the
biographical "Chappaqua" (1966i. his only other professional
feature. He adapted, produced and directed the
new film entirely on location in India, where Sven
Nykvist's exquisite Eastman Color and Panavision camera
made the story come alive. Rooks makes no reference
to any specific time in the film, although Shashi Kapoor
as Siddhartha ages from late teenage to advanced old
age. Kapoor. seen here previously in "Pi'etty Polly" and
"Bombay Talkie," is one of India's top stars, as is Simi
Garewal. the pretty actress who plays Siddhartha's mistress.
The film was shot in English, with the Indian
accents being very pleasing on the ears. Love scenes were
done with artistic rather than erotic content, discretion
being the key ingredient e.\cept perhaps for one brief
nude shot. The Indian music was composed and sung by
Hemant Kuinar. As a film, the Columbia release is a
visual treat. A sure bet for the art houses, it has a potential
for the regular market that shouldn't be overlooked.
Shashi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Romesh Sharma, Pincho
Kapoor, Zul Vellani, Amrik Singh, Kunal Kapoor.
JEREMY
PG
Comedy-Drama
United Artists (7321) 90 Minutes Rel. Aug. "73
In "Jeremy," a sort of teenage version of "Love Story."
United Artists has the kind of potential sleeper that
comes along perhaps once a year. It's a little film, but
it was voted the most popular feature shown at the recent
Cannes Film Festival by the paying public. To
insure that its reputation continues to grow, UA is giving
"Jeremy" a heavy ad campaign which should push the
picture through the art house circuit and into the general
market. Director-writer Arthur Barron, who won
Cannes' Best First Film Award, has been blessed with
two young leads sure to win audiences' hearts. More than
that, the stars have carried their onscreen romance into
theii- personal lives. Robby Benson. 17, is so perfectly
cast that he helped write some of the dialog regarding
his character's interest in horse racing. Pretty Glynnis
O'Connor, also 17, is a real find, doing an excellent job
and helping to bring out the best in her co-star. A Kenasset
Film production, the film was shot entirely in New
York in color and 16mm. The 35mm processing is generally
very acceptable, except for the scene in which the
young leads make love in the boy's bedroom and the
shot is in reverse < the No Parking
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sign on the wall
George Pappas produced.
Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Len Bari, Leonardo
Cimino, Ned Wilson, Chris Bohn, Pat Wheel.
THE BRIDE
PG
Unisphere Releasing 85 Minutes Rel. Aug. '73
Some new talent has united to make a low budget
thriller with horror overtones that can be sold as something
to make your flesh crawl. Screenplay by John
Grissmer and Jean-Marie Pelissie, as produced by Grissmer
and directed by Pelissie, concerns a possessive young
lady wronged on her wedding day and the vengeance
she brings upon her hapless husband. Of the small cast
are only a few speaking parts aside from the principals),
only veteran actor John Beal will be recognized
by filmgoers. He plays the wealthy father of headstrong
Robin Strasser and the employer of ambitious Arthur-
Roberts, the man she marries. Iva Jean Saraceni completes
the quartet of leading players as the mistress of
the scheming Roberts, whose dalliance with her during
the wedding reception leads to disaster. 'While the title
is very appropriate, it can easily be misinterpreted. Selling
should emphasize that this is a thriller in the good
old-fashioned sense. The players do an adequate job with
the material, being hampered by the post-dubbing. Entire
film was shot in Connecticut, where a half-finished
modernistic house provided an eerie setting for the twist
ending. Peter Berinstein's score leans toward rock music.
For once, the various incidents make .sense in retrospect.
Robin Strasser, John Beal, Arthur Roberts,
Iva Jean Saraceni.
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STORY: "Bang the Dream Slowly" (Para.)
Baseball star Michael Moriarty, a successful insurance
salesman and author, is pitcher for the New York Mam-
T moths. His roommate is catcher Robert De Niro, a back-
• ward Georgia boy dying from Hodgkin's Disease. Mo-
riarty keeps the knowledge from everyone except his wife
MacRae and negotiates a contract with a clause '" p
i stating that he and De Niro can't be separated profes-
S sionally. Acting on De Nh-o's behalf. Moriarty refuses to
* change his friend's insm-ance so that hooker Ann Wedge-
De Niro's fiance, will benefit. Manager Vincent
Gardenia becomes suspicious, so Moriarty invents one
' story after another. Moriarty tells player Tom Signorelli
( and coach Phil Foster of De Niro's condition to keep
them from picking on him. Soon the whole team knows,
catcher Tom Ligon and college professor Barton Heyman,
a coach, are brought in. The team pulls together
wins the pennant. After helping to win the series,
Moriarty attends De Nho's funeral.
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fs and supervision of installation of
itre booth equipment. To cover Midi,
working with dealers and circuits,
msive travel. Excellent opportunities
benefits. Replies confidential. Boxre,
2996,
LORIDA CIRCUIT has openings for
,enced drive-in and hardtop manage
ly fringe benefits. Send resume a
i:., "-y to Boxoffice, 2997,
^EATRE MANAGERS AND MANAGER
.INEES, ;-"vcellent opportunity for ad-
Good starting salary and
i Boxoffice, 3000,
3SISTANT TO president. Independent
, Some experience marketina,
::, i foreign distribution reauire;^.
silent opportunity, Boxoffice, 3001,
ilEATRE MANAGER AND assistant
lied for new deluxe twin cinema in
ana. Excellent benefits and advanceit
oor^ortunities with leading circuit,
ith ability. Send
3002,
JOIECTIONIST: Evenings and weeks.
Northern New Jersey, P. O. Box
1, Paterson. N, J 07509,
iJEATRE MANAGER FOR small midwes
n Good opportunity, salary and bene
- : , Boxoflice.
3003,
JAGER: Movie theatre. Experienced
indoor theatre in greater
j^; I tiiladelphia. Top salary. Send
e and salary requirements to Box-
3004 Al replies confidential.
POSITIONS WANTED
ANAGER, 25
yea
MPLOYED CAUFORNIA theatre man,
J. nerdl manager. Age 49, All
.ilgble, one or more theatres.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
on SALE: ,', rtnown reputable na
,nrtising service, Es
' .11 details upon re
ilained'
Mont E
MARQUEES, SIGNS
(215) 675-10.10.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
35MM PROIECTION BOOTHS FOR THE
ECONOMY MINDED EXHIBITOR COM-
PLETE I' 50" nn Bot

CHICAG0-1ST 7 DAYS-29 H/T & 12 D/l $204,000 • CLEVELAND-1ST 7 DAYS-5 H/,
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