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Vol. 108
1 975
No. 4
OUT OF THE EDITORS MAILBAG
To BOXOFFICE:
Ike Tu£ie en ~tke /no^i&fL rictuAe yndubku
FASTER PLAYOFFS PROFITABLE
I am enclosing a copy of a letter we sent to
the Minneapolis branch manager
Frank Zanotti;
of L niversal.
With the recent wide discussion of faster playoffs
to smaller towns. I felt that what we said
could be of interest to you and perhaps your
readers. For the first time, we have proof in
"Jaws" of the increased profits to be had with
faster
playoff.
To FRANK ZANOTTI:
Congratulations to you and Universal Pictures
on the literally unmatched national success of
"Jaws." For this picture to become the Number
One hit in the history of the industry in only 80
days reaffirms the magic of movies.
"Jaws" set city records in Mitchell—both in
dollars and attendance. It outgrossed and outpulled
any other picture ever run in the Roxy or
State Theatres. This includes "Ben-Hur." "Sound
of Music," "Airport," "Godfather." "Ten Commandments,"
or "The Robe" (when the theatre
was remodeled and renamed to introduce Cinemascope
with this picture). You name it—
"Jaws"
topped it!
Much has been said recently about faster playoffs
and shorter clearances for sub-keys and suburban
theatres. I cannot help but attribute part
of this record return in Mitchell to the fast national
playoff of "Jaws." By playing the picture
hot, when national interest is at its peak, you were
able to realize Mitchell's full potential. This national
enthusiasm is generated by today's instant
media: TV. news-weeklies and network radio. All
these reach towns like Mitchell the same time they
reach Times Square or Los Angeles.
To Boxoffice:
PRIDE IS
The letter some issues away interested me
from the valuable information prcvided by Tom
Sanborn, projectionist.
As a producer-director. I can understand fully
the pitfalls, aggravation and expense caused by
lazy-sloppy, inconsiderate operators of projection
machines. I have found that same projectionists
lack knowledge and talents in fundamentals of
projecting feature films. Films are carelessly handled
and put through the projection machines
with the gates too tight and loops too short.
Further, some projection machines are dirty
and lack oil (lubrication) to insure good projection.
I wonder if the theatres only realize that
the average film print on two costs over $700.00
each print. These prints represent GOLD to us,
and should be taken care of as a valuable property
to all concerned, especially the theatres.
Without a good print and good projection on the
screen, the theatres might as well concentrate on
selling popcorn and drinks.
I
agree the new automated equipment replaces
On major pictures that generate this kind of
national publicity, I cannot believe that any purpose
is served by holding off release to smaller
towns like Mitchell. Holding off release only lets
the interest generated by today's instant media
wear off.
I also cannot believe that our playing "Jaws"
near the national break hurt grosses in nearby
larger key cities. This is attested to by similar
record success in Sioux Falls, Fargo, Minneapolis,
etc.
This performance and experience
has been repeated
in every market of which we have heard.
In our business, decisions are made primarily on
the basis of grosses, as they should be. The figures
on "Jaws" point toward an intelligent, fast
playoff that doesn't hold back smaller towns.
In the past, every other blockbuster picture
played Mitchell far behind key city openings. The
Mitchell grosses were excellent, but not proportionately
as good as grosses in the keys. This also
proves the policy of holding pictures back from
the sub-keys is less successful.
One of the required abilities of an industry
executive is to be able to read grosses—draw conclusions,
trends, and set policies from them. I
hope that all the major distributor-executives
carefully analyze the "Jaws" grosses. I am confident
they will see the higher profits to be made
with faster playoff.
Exhibition has been saying for a long time that
faster playoff would bring more money to both
distributors and exhibitors. Before, we never had
figures to prove it. Now we do and the entire
industry is richer for it!
Mitchell Theatre Corp.
209 North Lawler
Mitchell, S.D. 57301
PROFESSIONAL
JEFF LOGAN
a full-time projectionist, but I prefer a good projectionist
being in the booth and making the
changeovers on our 2.000-foot reels. Without
naming the theatre, in mounting my 2.000-foot
reels onto their 6.000-foot automated reels, we
lost some sound from the composite print and
we had to blup the changeover from the error
they made in splicing the reels together. Some of
our leaders were spliced on wrong when the) replaced
the film
mounted on our 2.000-foot reels.
If they only would regard motion picture films
as a valuable property instead of being careless
in
handling, we would appreciate it.
In shipping films, we are up against drivers
and handlers who actually throw our film cans
around as if they were non-destructible. We receive
new cans and reels, bent and damaged
through carelessness. How can we protect pictures?
International Studios
846 Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood. CA 90038
HAROLD CORNSWEET

NATO Will Fight Trade Practices, Stan Jaffejo Head All
Rowley Tells
MEMPHIS — Southern exhibitor and
NATO vice-president John Rowley told the
convention of Tri-State Theatre Owners
here that NATO is launching a direct attack
on "chaotic and ridiculous" film buying
practices.
Rowley, addressing the convention of theatre
owners October 28, said the new president
of national NATO Theodore Solomon
will "meet head-on the inequitable and unconscionable
practices that exist" in the industry.
Says Trend Must Be Reversed
"The trend must be reversed," Rowley,
vice-president of United Artists-Rowley circuit,
said. "I can report to you today that
NATO has undertaken a new analysis of
the buyer and seller relationship, looking
toward potential legal attacks on the
trade practices."
The NATO spokesman said Solomon
plans to use his best efforts "to resolve
the issues in a reasonable and expeditious
manner." In the event, he added, that this
approach is unproductive, "a war chest will
be raised to bring the necessary legal and
legislative attack" on distribution procedures.
Other points emphasized by Rowley in
his speech include:
• The industry is faced with indiscriminate
overbuilding of theatres, which has
caused an even greater shortage of product.
• The economy is in a depressed state.
and coupled with an inflationary spiral of
operating costs, it results in particularly
unreasonable film terms.
• Admission prices in theatres are too
high to draw big crowds, despite assurances
by distribution "friends" that ticket prices
are not excessive.
• Major suppliers are radically decreasing
production plans despite the availability
of financing, scripts and creative talent, producing
a "controlled sellers' market."
Suggests United Action
Rowley suggested that the only solution
to these problems is in the market place,
and exhibitors must band together, through
organizations such as NATO, to support
distributors and film producers who will
provide reasonable terms.
"When the fruits of their labors appear
on the horizon, we should support them
to the fullest with play dates and reasonable
terms, otherwise their commendable efforts
will go down the drain."
Each exhibitor can help solve these industry
problems by writing federal representatives
to suggest "tax shelters" be allowed
to finance new film production.
"The tax shelter program has been an important
ingredient for a number of our
major suppliers and even more important
to many of our independent producers.
Without this crutch, they will be in even
greater difficulty." he warned.
"We need all of the current established
TriState Exhibitors
sources of product, as well as the new ones
entering the scene, to provide us with playable
pictures," the Texas-based exhibitor
said. "Without a constant flow, the motion
picture
industry cannot survive or prosper."
Legislators must be informed of the current
product shortage, the effect on exhibition
business and the increased costs of
running a theatre which are ultimately
passed on to the public through higher admission
prices.
"The tax shelter program is needed," he
said, "to encourage and stimulate U.S. film
production."
Touching on another topic, that screens
in the U.S. are proliferating as product is
decreasing, Rowley commented: "There are
just too many 'mouths' to feed and not
enough food to satiate the 15,000 screens
in the U.S."
Distributors are aware of this situation
and dangle one picture in front of exhibitors
as the item they must compete for in terms
of rental. "Why be masochistic?" Rowley
asked the group. "If the numbers don't
make sense and they don't come out. then
you have only one rational alternative . . .
that is to say 'No.' "
If blind bidding is immoral, unfair and
uneconomic, he added, do not blind bid.
National NATO president Solomon, head of
Gulf States Theatres, a Southern-based circuit,
has announced his circuit will not blind
bid any more because it is "ridiculous."
Summarizing his comments. Rowley said.
"While NATO is not a cure-all for the many
complex problems of our business, it has
been and can serve many useful purposes
and is certainly deserving of the active support
of all
exhibitors."
Doty-Dayton Is Offering
National Distribution
HOLLYWOOD - - Nationwide distribution
is offered based upon four regional
managers working out of three cities, announced
Dick Nash, vice-president of Doty-
Dayton Distribution.
Booking out of the North Hollywood
headquarters is Ken Randall who handles
the western region and assists in the general
operations of Doty-Dayton Distribution, and
Dennis Price who handles the southern
region.
Gene Kimbling books the Eastern region
working out of Atlanta, and Roger Miller
books the Northern region from offices located
in Kansas City.
Will Whittle has been named director
of special and educational programs, announced
Lyman Dayton, president of Doty-
Dayton Productions.
Whittle, formerly with Interwest Film
Corp., Salt Lake City, and Pacific International
Enterprises of Oregon, recently
owned International Cinema Systems. Los
Altos,
Calif.
Columbia Production
NEW YORK—
named
executive
Stanley Jaffe has been
vice-president in charge
of worldwide production
for Columbia
Pictures, it was announced
by David
Begelman, president.
Jaffe, who had been
president of Paramount
Pictures, most
recently has been an
independent film producer.
He will assume
his new post at Col-
Stanley Jaffe
umbia Monday ( , 0)
and will headquarter at the company's
Burbank Studio.
In making the announcement, Begelman
said, "We are indeed fortunate to be able
to bring a man of Mr. Jaffe's demonstrated
skills and knowledge into our company.
His experience as a creative filmmaker and
his outstanding record as an executive in
the motion picture business are invaluable
assets."
In 1967, Jaffe left Seven Arts to produce
"Goodbye, Columbus" for Paramount Pictures;
he also served as executive producer
for
Paramount's "A New Leaf."
In 1969, Jaffe joined Paramount Pictures
as executive vice-president and chief
operating officer and president of Paramount
Television. In 1970, he was named
president of Paramount Pictures. Under his
aegis, the company developed and produced
"Love Story" and "The Godfather."
Jaffe resigned from Paramount in 1971
to return to independent production. His
Record Crowd Expected
To Honor Card Walker
LOS ANGELES—A record crowd is
films include "Bad Company" and the recently
completed "The Bad News Bears"
with Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal,
which will be released in 1976 by Paramount.
expected
in Los Angeles when the Motion
Picture Pioneers pay tribute to Card Walker
as Pioneer of the Year at its annual dinner
Monday (17) at the Century Plaza
Hotel, it was announced by dinner cochairmen
Mike Frankovich and Sherrill
Corwin.
The annual shindig honoring the Disney
president promises to be the outstanding
event of the year and the most successful
ever for the Pioneer organization. The Disney
staff is busy putting the final touches
on a memorable evening of fun and entertainment
in the true tradition of Walt Disney.
Tickets arc still available and may be
purchased through the Pioneer Office, 1251
Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y.
10020. (212) 247-5588. or after Monday
(10). by contacting Robert Sunshine directly
at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los
Angeles.
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New Mexico Ass'n
Support for
ALBUQUERQUE—Lack of product was
the major topic of discussion at the 29th
annual convention of the New Mexico
Theatre Ass'n in Albuquerque.
Both major industry speakers on the
program—Nat Fellman and Doug Lightner
sr.—emphasized the problem in their prepared
speeches, and both of them gave extensive
boosts to plans for exhibitor participation
in feature production, particularly
to the EXPRODICO plan being proposed
by Thomas Moyer of Portland, Ore.
Moyer himself was a surprise speaker at
the sessions at the Hilton Inn here Tuesday
and Wednesday, October 21-22, attended
by about 150 persons.
Fellman, chairman of the president's
Advocates
EXPRODICO Plan
advisory
committee of the National Ass'n of
Theatre Owners, struck the tone in his keynote
speech, when he reminded New Mexico
exhibitors that production is down 25 per
cent this year from last year.
"Sufficient pictures in quality and in
quantity are the life's blood of exhibition,"
he said, adding that exhibitors must become
participants in production and distribution.
He noted that considerable interest was
developed at the NATO session in New Orleans
regarding such plans.
He mentioned several that were proposed
and suggested that Tom Moyer's EX-
PRODICO is "the means and opportunity
for all exhibitors to become involved."
Fellman added that such plans as
EXPRODICO should be in addition to
existing production operations.
Lightner of Kansas City, vice-president
and general manager of Commonwealth
Theatres, noted that EXPRODICO "will and
Film Ads in Newspapers
Up 24% in 75 1st Half
NEW YORK—More leisure dollars are
being spent locally, and newspaper advertising
directed at home-town, leisure-time
activities stepped up sharply in the first
half of this year, according to the Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, Inc.
Last year, newspapers' retail advertising
for items and activities in the "entertainment
and hobbies" field amounted to
$608.7 million. In the first six months of
1975 it reached an estimated $322.7 million,
a 19.2 per cent gain over the first
half of 1974.
Jack Kauffman, Bureau president, pointed
out that consumers shop the daily newspaper
for entertainment and leisure time
activities just as they do for food, clothing
and other necessities. The increase in newspaper
advertising of goods and services in
the leisure field reflects advertisers' awareness
of this fact, he said.
Motion picture theatres, the largest category
of local entertainment advertising in
newspapers had one of the largest gains,
up 24.6 per cent in the first half of 1975
has brought about an expression of unity
among exhibitors." Noting it is not the
whole answer to the problem of product
shortages, he said it is a viable plan.
Moyer noted considerable enthusiasm fo:
his EXPRODICO plan and said that so far
some $1,000,000 has been pledged from 20
states, and that it needs $7,500,000 by July
of next year. He said that he has a series of
meetings scheduled in various parts of the
country within the next few weeks to outline
the program.
detailed the program noting i
eliminate distributors all together
would ".
. .
.
." . He also said that of
members
the operation would get first chance for the
productions.
Howard Rubin, the director of the New
Mexico Film Commission, reported that
production so far in the state has exceeded
last year's output. He urged theatremen to
write to their Congressmen on the elimination
of the tax shelters proposal, saying
that if it goes through, production will drop
at least 35 per cent.
He also proposed that New Mexico could
set the pattern in the industry of wooing
moviemakers by offering a completion bond
for productions. He said no other state
currently in the competition to attract filmmakers
has started such an effort.
Other discussion topics on the agenda
included: platter systems, merchant trailers,
radio and TV advertising and promotion
and theatre services.
Phil Blakey, Commonwealth Albuquerque
district manager, the outgoing president
of the association, was convention chairman.
over the same period last year. In 1974.
newspapers' motion picture theatre ads
amounted to $220.4 million and in the
first six months of this year came to $124.4
million.
Bureau estimates of advertising expenditures
are based on linage measurements by
Media Records, Inc., in its index cities plus
other data.
Dimension Adds Two Films
For 1975-76 Release
LOS ANGELES—Dimension Pictures
has acquired "The Head Hunters" and
"Nurses From Mars." theatrical features
for 1975-76 release. Current films in distribution
are "Brother, Can You Spare a
Dime?," and "Dolomite." According to Dimension
president Lawrence H. Woolner.
the company's next release will be "Never
on Friday" from Spectacular Trading Co.
Dimension also has acquired "Ms.
Mean Sisters," a theatrical feature, from
Philcinema Productions in the Republic of
the Philippines, for distribution in 1976.
Gani Pastor is producer and director, with
filming scheduled in Manila.
Urges Cooperation
For Independents
By JOHN COCCHI
NEW YORK—"The independent producer
can make important films with the
help of independent
states
exhibitors,"
Martin Friedman, an
industry veteran
whose New Yorkbased
Martin Films,
Inc., is handling the
release of "17 and
Anxious." Support by
the "second line of
exhibitors." the independent
circuits, is
Martin Friedman
what he's aiming for
via the Munich-made drama. Anne Marie
Kuster stars in the R-rated feature as a
teenage girl awakening to her own desires.
Friedman, who started as a messenger
boy for Warner Bros, in 1928, was associated
with ABC Theatres of New York
at the time the latter produced a feature
called "Eighteen and Anxious," released by
Republic Pictures in 1957. He gave his film
a variation on that title when its original
tag, "Oh Happy Day." didn't quite convey
the message of the film. As "Oh Happy
Day," the import had its American premiere
in Minneapolis in November 1973.
First returns being less than he hoped
(Friedman mortgaged his house and life
savings to import the film and set up his
company), he decided on re-editing, retitling
and adding new scenes shot in New
York. With a different campaign and title,
the film has played to top grosses in Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh and
Dallas, among other areas. As a result of
advertising in Boxoffice, he has received
favorable response from Europe and the
Far East.
The next step for "17 and Anxious" will
be to play the West and Midwest. As
for Martin Films, which operates through
sub-distributors, Friedman hopes to offer
a substantial amount of product a year. He
won't limit himself to foreign acquisitions
("they must be perfectly dubbed for the
American market," he feels) and will launch
a film in New York only if it falls into the
class category. He'll insist on a specific
campaign with exhibitors, to include radio
and TV advertising, stickers and record
giveaways.
K-tel Closes Colo. Office;
Minneapolis to Handle
KANSAS CITY—The K-tel office in
Evergreen. Colo., was closed on October
31. Correspondence should be sent to K-tel
Motion Pictures. 11311 K-tel Drive, Minneapolis.
Minn. 55433. The telephone number
is toll free. (800) 328-6640.
The Evergreen office,
which served Colorado,
Kansas City and St. Louis areas, will
now be handled by Minneapolis.
BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

Fox Reports Increase
In 9-Month Earnings
Century-Fox
Film Corp. reported increases in earnings
for the third quarter and first nine months
HOLLYWOOD—Twentieth
of 1975. Earnings from operations for the
third quarter increased to $5,462,000, or
72 cents per share, from $3,358,000, or
42 cents per share, for the same period a
year ago.
Net earnings for the quarter, including a
gain from an extraordinary item (tax benefit),
were $6,536,000, or 86 cents per
share, compared with $1,517,000, or 20
cents per share in 1974.
Earnings from operations for the first
nine months of 1975 were $13,617,000, or
$1.80 per share, compared with $6,313,000,
or 78 cents per share, for the same period
in 1974.
Net earnings, including extraordinary
items, for the first nine months were $18,-
917,000, or $2.50 per share, compared with
$4,842,000, or 60 cents per share, in 1974.
Net earnings figures for 1974 are after
loss from a discontinued operation.
Per share earnings for the third quarters
of 1975 and 1974 are based on 7,577,052
and 8.004,357 average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding, respectively.
Revenues for the third quarter of 1975
totalled $90,965,000, compared with $81,-
175,000, for the same period in 1974. Nine
month 1975 revenues totaled $259,150,000,
against $204,076,000 last year.
Dennis C. Stanf ill, chairman of the board
and chief executive officer, said that all of
the company's operations were profitable
in the third quarter, led by the strong performance
of the filmed entertainment division.
A significant contribution to earnings
in the third quarter was the recognition
of revenue from the licensing of theatrical
feature films to television networks.
The board of directors of 20th Century-
Fox Oct. 23. declared a quarterly dividend
on its common stock of 10 cents per share,
payable Thursday (20) to shareholders of
record as of Friday (7).
Ward Pennington Now V-P,
Sales, for Atlas Films
LOS ANGELES—Ward Pennington has
joined Atlas Films as vice-president in
charge of sales. Pennington has an impressive
background in the sales and distribution
facets of the industry.
In discussing the association, Pennington
states, "Atlas is emerging with some very
important properties. I truly feel Atlas soon
will take its place among the top independents
in the industry. Wolf Schmidt's
(Atlas president) goals are ambitious, but
not unrealistic."
Prior to Atlas, Pennington worked with
Allied Artists ("Cabaret" in particular).
Crown International and various independents.
Many also will remember Pennington
from his previous long association
with Paramount Pictures.
New World Chalks Up
Five-Year Record
HOLLYWOOD—New World Pictures
five years old and. during this time, the
company has made an $11 million profit,
according to Roger Corman, president. The
company's 53 films have grossed a total of
$82 million in film rentals.
The past year has been New World's
biggest yet. The company grossed $21 million
and made a $3.4 million profit.
During this year. New World has had
four pictures that grossed over $2 million.
Heading the list is "Death Race 2000,"
starring David Carradine. which grossed
$4.6 million. New World's all-time highest
gross. This was followed by Federico Fellini's
"Amarcord." which grossed $3.7 million,
putting it ahead of Ingmar Bergman's
"Cries and Whispers," the company's previous
highest-grossing art film. Then came
"Crazy Mama," with Cloris Leachman, at
$2.9 million, and "Tidal Wave." starring
Lome Greene, at $2.5 million.
New World won its second Academy
Award in 1975 for Fellini's "Amarcord"
as Best Foreign Film. The previous year
New World won an Oscar for Bergman's
"Cries and Whispers."
Seaberg Adds to List
Of Foreign Features
HOLLYWOOD—George Roth, executive
vice-president of Seaberg Film Distributors,
Inc., recently announced that the firm will
distribute in the United States "L" Important
C'est D'aimer," starring Romy
Schneider and "The Family Jewels," featuring
Francoise Brion. Both pictures will be
released before the end of the year in subtitled
and English versions.
Currently in release by Seaberg is "The
Hilarious Misadventures of Lucky Pierre"
soon to debut in 17 major cities. Pierre
Richard, of "The Tall Blond Man With One
Black Shoe" fame, and Jane Birkin star in
this English-language comedy.
Also starting its initial engagements is
"Young Casanova," a contemporary story
in English of the "greatest lover in Paris,
who is in such demand that he has to hire
an assistant in order to take care of his
clients."
"The Earth Is a Sinful Song" opens this
month in Washington, D.C., New York,
Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Madison. "It
has proven to be our 'sleeper' of the year,"
Roth said. "We just completed a 14-week
first run between San Francisco and Berkeley."
Indoor Movie Tickets
Down in September
WASHINGTON—The Consumer Price
Index for indoor motion picture tickets decreased
slightly for September to 172.4
from August's 172.6, the Bureau of Labor
Statistics reported.
However, the figure is up 8.7 per cent
from the 158.6 level recorded for September
1974.
is
Douglas Netter Enters
Alliance With Devi
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—Douglas
Netter. former executive vice-president and
Douglas
Netter
director of Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer and
worldwide film distribution
expert, announced
that he has
entered into a major
alliance with corporate
entrepreneur Michael
Leighton for the
development, production
and distribution
of theatrical motion
pictures.
Devi Productions, a multi-million-dollar
company formed by Leighton in 1974, will
be operating with a production budget in
excess of $18 million in 1976. Accordingly.
Netter's association with Devi represents a
key element in the company's continued expansion
into full-scale motion picture production
and distribution.
Film rights have been acquired by Devi,
to the ent.re 38-volume Prince Malko Linge
novels written by international best-selling
author Gerard de Villiers. The Malko books,
which have sold in excess of 70-million
copies throughout the world, focus on a
titled, free-lance agent for the Western
powers whose activities involve espionage,
global politics, international intrigue and
murder. Devi has retained talent agencies
in London. Paris and the U.S. to conduct
a worldwide search for an actor to portray
Malko.
In Devi, Netter will function in both the
acquisition and development areas as well
as oversee production, with a particular eye
toward the marketing and distribution
aspects of motion pictures, areas in which
he is thoroughly familiar through long
career involvement. Leighton will utilize his
unique talents in corporate business and finance
to administrate, in close association
with Netter. the company's overall business
operations.
Leighton is the 30-year-old self-made millionaire
who, as president, chairman and
controlling stockholder of Continental Interlock
Systems, guided his corporation into
national prominence since its inception in
1971.
"I am looking forward to working in
close association with Michael Leighton,"
Netter said. "He will bring new, modernized
and proven business techniques to all of
Devi Productions' activities—from selection
of properties, stars and directors, to formulating
and streamlining concepts on distribution
and marketing of our productions."
While Netter and Leighton were planning
their current formal association in Devi,
they completed production on "The Killer
Inside Me," a major motion picture venture
which was entirely financed by Devi Productions.
The picture, which stars Stacy
Reach and Susan Tyrell, is scheduled for
release early in 1976.
BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

Kershaw Now Buyer
For AMC in Texas
KANSAS CITY—American Multi Cinema,
national theatre circuit headquartered
here, announced the appointment of Ed
Kershaw to film buyer for the Texas division.
Kershaw will be responsible for buying
film for the 49 screens now operating
in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Arlington and
Wichita Falls, Tex., and Fort Smith, Ark.
Kershaw succeeds Tom Bridge who was
retained by Stanley H. Durwood, AMC
president, in early 1973. Bridge had just
Ed Kershaw Tom Bridge
retired from a 44-year career with Paramount
Pictures when Durwood approached
him with the idea that he join AMC for
two years to help establish American Multi
Cinema as a competitive and viable circuit
in Texas.
Kershaw has spent his entire business
career connected with the film industry.
The 30-year-old Ohio native entered the
film business in Cleveland, joining 20th
Century-Fox as a booker trainee in 1967.
After two years in the position, he joined
Columbia as a salesman. In 1971, he accepted
a position as sales manager for
Paramount in Cincinnati, and was subsequently
transferred to Kansas City as Paramount's
branch manager.
Kershaw joined American Multi Cinema
in early 1973 as an assistant film buyer,
and shortly thereafter he was promoted to
film buyer for the Midwest division. Ed
and his wife Debbie have two children, sixyear-old
Matt and two-year-old Courtney.
Durwood said, "Tom made the transition
from distribution to exhibition in days. He
was instrumental in setting up film systems
that we now use throughout the circuit
and he kept the rest of the film team well
informed on the flow of pictures through the
Texas markets. While accomplishing the
main objectives, Tom was also able to
stabilize and organize the division during
its initial growth period."
Owensby's 'Death Driver'
For Far East Release
SHELBY, N. C—Earl Owensby's "Death
Driver," the true story of Rex Randolph,
has been sold to Pamales Import-Export of
Kowloon, for a 1976 release in the Far
East.
Lawrence Friedricks Enterprises of New
York City is acting agent for the EO Corp.,
for foreign sales. "Death Driver" is still
being prepared for a Thanksgiving release.
Robert Wise to Be on Tour
To Publicize 'Hindenburg'
HOLLYWOOD— Robert Wise,
producerdirector,
whose latest film "The Hindenburg"
will premiere nationwide on Christmas
Day, will begin an extensive ten-city
publicity/ promotion tour on behalf of the
film Monday (10).
Wise will meet with media on that day
in Denver and then continue on to Dallas/
Fort Worth. Houston, Chicago, Detroit,
Boston. Philadelphia and finally Washington,
D.C./ Baltimore on November 20. Wise
will then meet with press in New York
December 7-11. move to Toronto for two
days and then return to Gotham.
"The Hindenburg." for Universal release,
stars George C. Scott and Anne Bancroft
as the Countess.
The Robert Wise production from the
Filmmakers Group recreates the dramatic
final flight of Germany's gigantic luxury
dirigible in 1937. The film co-stars William
Atherton. Roy Thinnes, Gig Young, Burgess
Meredith. Charles Durning, Richard A. Dysart,
Robert Clary and Rene Auberjonois.
Wise directed in Technicolor and Panavision
from a screenplay by Nelson Gidding.
based on the book by Michael Mooney.
Herb Morrison, whose transcription of
the Hindenburg tragedy in Lakehurst, N.J.,
is one of the most stirring eyewitness accounts
ever recorded of a catastrophe, and
George Lewis, who was technical adviser
of the motion picture, will begin an extensive
nine-city tour on behalf of the film
Monday (10). Morrison and Lewis will
begin their tour in Pittsburgh and then will
meet with the media in Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St.
Paul, Los Angeles, Miami and
Atlanta. The tour will conclude with Lewis
alone traveling to Cincinnati on Thursday
(20) and Cleveland Friday (21).
'New York Experience' Seen
By 650.000 in New York
NEW YORK—A total of 650,000 persons
have seen "The New York Experience,"
a Trans-Lux/ Bing Crosby film now
in its third year in the new McGraw-Hill
Building in Rockefeller Center, it was announced
by Albert Boyars, vice-president
of Trans-Lux.
"Experience," a multi-screen theatrical
spectacle of past and present New York,
is now the longest continuously running
film in New York history. The Experience
theatre was designed solely for this show
in which patrons see real fog, lightning,
bubble showers and disappearing screens,
among scores of other unique effects.
As of October 23, when the 650,000th
viewer was admitted to "Experience," 7,200
regular performances had been held. The
show opened Sept. 28, 1973.
"The Fantasticks." New York's longest
running live entertainment, had been seen
by an estimated 600.000 persons at 6,436
performances as of October 23. "The Fantasticks"
which opened on May 3, 1960, is
in its 16th consecutive year.
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
And Hope to Die (Worldwide)
Bigfoot: The Mysterious Monster
PG
(Sun Classic) \c\
The Black Dragon's Revenge
(Howard Mahler)
[r]
The Diamond Mercenaries (AIP) |r|
The Giant Spider Invasion (Group I) PG
I Don't Want to Be Born (AIP) [r]
The Killers From Afar
(Peppercorn-Wormser)
PG
PG
Lies My Father Told Me (Col)
The Money (Coliseum)
\r\
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (UA) \r\
A Shot in the Dark (reissue) (UA) PG
The Story of O (AA)
(x)
Thunder Road (reissue) (UA) PG
Vigilante Force (UA) PG
CORRECTION: In Bulletin No. 362 of October 20
the distributor of the motion picture entitled "Macintosh
& T.J." was erroneously listed as ABC Interstate
Theatres. The distributor of this fealure is
Penland- Productions, Inc.
'Human Factor' to Open
In 300 Spots November
BEVERLY HILLS—Bryanston Distributors'
"The Human Factor," a thriller starring
George Kennedy and directed by Edward
Dmytryk, will open in approximately 300
sites during November, it has been announced
by Louis Peraino, the company's
president and chief operating officer. A
Frank Avianca production, the film also
stars John Mills, Raf Vallone, Barry Sullivan
and Rita Tushingham.
Kickoff will be in Philadelphia. Detroit
and Dallas on Wednesday (5), with Los
Angeles set for Wednesday (12) and New
York for Wednesday (19). All key market
engagements will be limited multiples, each
being backed by saturation TV campaigns.
In addition, Kennedy is currently appearing
on national talk shows while an on-location
featurette was recently aired on the NBC-
TV network.
Hallmark to Distribute
'Catamount Killing'
BOSTON — The Catamount
Killing,"
starring Horst Bucholz and Ann Wedgeworth
and filmed entirely in Vermont, has
been acquired for U.S. and Canadian rights
by Hallmark Releasing, independent distributor
headquartered here.
Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, the film
was based on the book "I'd Rather Stay
Poor" by James Hadley Chase and written
for the screen by Julian More. It was produced
by Manfred Durniok and deals with
a small town banker whose conspiracy to
rob his own bank leads to murder.
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BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

Kane Lynn Is Dead at 56;
Hemisphere Pictures Head
NEW YORK—Kane W. Lynn,
president
of Hemisphere Pictures, died here October
16 at the age of 56. Funeral services were
conducted here and in Oklahoma City. Okla.
where burial took place.
Lynn, a retired Navy commander, was
the first American independent producer
in the 1950s to pioneer in making films in
the Philippines. He improved technical
quality and sought to make Filipino product
available to a world market.
Among the films he produced were "The
Lost Battalion" in 1962. "Raiders of Leyte
Gulf," and "Walls of Hell." In 1963 Lynn
formed a new company with Irving Pizor.
Hemisphere Pictures, and began worldwide
distribution of his films. One of his later
films released by 20th Century-Fox was
"Amok," or "Moro Witch Doctor."
Lynn's final war film was "The Ravagers,"
made in 1965. He turned to horror
films and produced a series with Romero
in the Philippines. They included "Bridges
of Blood." "Mad Doctor of Blood Island."
and "Beast of Blood." His final production
was made in Hollywood in 1972. "Brain of
Blood."
In the past two years Lynn helmed Hemisphere
as a distribution company, releasing
"Swinging Stewardesses" and a host of other
"Swinging" subjects.
Survivors include his parents, two sisters,
two brothers, a daughter, a son and four
grandchildren.
A. J. Bauer & Co. Acquires
Group of Foreign Films
NEW YORK— A. J. Bauer & Co., Inc.,
New York-based distribution firm, has announced
the acquisition of the Wim Wenders
films from West Germany. The filmmaker's
highly acclaimed works are "False
Movement," "Alice in the Cities," "The
Scarlet Letter," "Goalkeeper's Anxiety at
the Penalty Kick" and "Summer in the
City."
Wenders' current film. "False Movement,"
is an invited entry at the 11th Chicago
Film Festival in November. Winner
of six Federal Film Awards, it examines
society as it drifts aimlessly through the
Seventies. Bauer's first release will be "Alice
in the Cities," a hit at the 1974 festivals in
Cannes, London and New York. Wenders
is expected to attend the Chicago festival
and then stop over in New York.
Donald L. Sloan Named V-P,
Controller, Deluxe General
HOLLYWOOD—Donald L. Sloan has
been appointed vice-president and controller
of Deluxe General, it was announced by
Robert T. Kreiman, president.
Sloan, who will report directly to Kreiman,
has served as director, internal auditing
for 20th Century-Fox since 1973.
Sloan, 41, was graduated in 1963 from
California State University at Long Beach
with a bachelor of science degree in accounting.
He became a certified public
accountant in California in 1966.
Federal Jury Finds UGT Heads Guilty
In
Minitheatres Franchising Case
LOS ANGELES — Two defendents
accused
of conspiracy and mail fraud involving
the promotion and sale of "minitheatres"
for movies were found guilty, it was
reported in the Wall Street Journal.
Joseph W. Kosseff. Culver City. Calif.,
and Joseph B. Warshauer. Glendale, Calif.,
face maximum sentences of up to 85 years
in jail and $90,000 in fines. Both defendants
were executives and large shareholders of
United General Theatres. Inc. and its affiliate.
Franchise Marketing Service. Inc.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Rapore
prosecutor of the case said evidence
presented indicated the companies used
"materially false and fraudulent statements
and misrepresentations" in promoting and
selling minitheatre franchises throughout the
country. More than 250 franchises and 50
regional directorships were sold and more
than $3.7 million was paid to United General
Theatres by investors.
Rapore said the defendants induced motion
picture stars Debbie Reynolds. Glenn
Ford and the late Agnes Mcorehead to be
members of a "motion picture advisory
board." Testimony showed that potential
investors were told the stars had agreed to
produce and star in six movies for United
General.
Ms. Reynolds and Ford testified that the
so-called advisory committee never met or
viewed any films. However, their names
and photographs were prominently displayed
in ads touting United General.
The government charged that through
various false and fraudulent representations,
the two men induced individual investors
to part with between $10,000 and $75,000
each. United General began operations
early in 1971 and filed for bankruptcy in
March 1973. Just a few of the minicinemas
went into operation.
"A successful prosecution such as this
will have a significant deterrent effect on
false and misleading advertising in such promotions,"
Rapore said.
'Man Who Would Be King'
Set to Premiere Dec. 17
NEW YORK—"The
Man Who Would
Be King," an Allied Artists release starring
Michael Caine and Sean Connery, will
begin its world premiere engagement at
the Loews' Astor Plaza and Reade's Coronet
theatres Wednesday, December 17, announced
Jerry Gruenberg vice-president
general sales
of Allied Artists.
The preceding evening, Tuesday, December
16, the Emanuel L. Wolf presentation
will have its benefit world premiere at the
Loews' Astor Plaza.
Sean Connery and Michael Caine portray
two soldiers of fortune who try to
set themselves up as kings of a primitive
country. Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic
adventure story, the screenplay was written
by Gladys Hill and John Huston who also
directed the film.
Filmed in Morocco, "The Man Who
Would Be King" features Christopher Plummer
as Kipling and Shakira Caine debuting
as the beautiful native girl, Roxanne.
John Foreman produced the film which
claims many behind-the-scenes Academy
Award winners including: Edith Head, costume
designer; Maurice Jarre, composer;
Alexander Trauner. production designer,
and Oswald Morris, photography director.
LEDWELL FILM ENTERPRISES
FORMERLY P&L PRODUCTIONS, INC.
PROUDLY ANNOUNCES
A NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Booking Now Being Taken For:
"THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK"
/'i
BOOTLEGGERS"
And Our Latest Release
"FIVE FOR HELL"
For more information contact: Tommy Clark
P. O. Box 1106
Texarkana, Tex.
(214) 838-6531
BOXOFFICE :: November 3. 1975

—
—
'ffirVe 'Em Hell, Harry!' (Theatro Vision)
Wins September Blue Ribbon A ward
By MARY JO GORMAN
QIVE 'EM HELL. HARRY!"—comprised of highlights from the political and
military experiences of former President Harry S Truman—was a landslide
winner in the Blue Ribbon Award race for September. The historical-biographical
drama, a filmization of the stage play, stars James Whitmore in a virtuoso, solo performance
as the 33rd president of the U.S. In its first-run, reserved-seat bookings
in major cities, the TheatroVision presentation grossed 275 per cent of average
business. (The film is unrated because it was not submitted to the MPAA.)
Boxoffice reviewed "Give 'Em Hell. Had them on their feet and applauding in
Harry!" in its issue of September 15. stating
in part: "James Whitmore's brilliant, who suffered with Harry Truman
Richmond. High-school kids—and those
uncanny and lifelike portrayal of Harry
Truman in Bill Sargent's TheatroVision
presentation, captured effectively, is highly
entertaining. The film . . . visually enhances
the performance many times over
the successful stage play through the use
of varying angles and closeups. The production
on film is remarkable and obviously
is much broader in dimension than
the theatrical performance with super
entertainment values. Every subtle change
of mood and expression is brought out in
razor-sharp detail. Whitmore gives what is
probably the finest performance of his
career. He has perfected the late president's
characteristics so realistically that
Truman comes alive again . . . produced
in the course of two live Seattle performances
culminating Whitmore's 11-city tour
. . . Director-editor Steve Binder's nine
cameras draw out the ultimate in Whitmore's
outstanding depiction of Samuel
Gallu's stimulating and well-constructed
play . . . John J. Tennant was executive
producer with Sargent."
On their ballots, National Screen Council
members offered the following opinions
about "Harry":
A Magniiicent Performance
Whether HST really did and said all
those marvelous things is almost beside the
point. It's entertaining. But the moral and
ethical examples make one realize how
much we've lost in the last 30 years.
George H. Bell, freelance writer, Salem.
Ore. . . . Such a magnificent performance.
James Whitmore is brilliant. To those of
us who never knew Harry Truman as
to Sam
president, we can only be grateful
Gallu and Mr. Whitmore for a delightful,
important visit with history.—Nancy Nel-
best
son, WTCN-TV, Minneapolis . . . The
yet—outstanding. Head and shoulders
above any pictures this year.—Leon
Averitt, Don Theatre, Alexandria, La.
Three cheers for Harry and James Whitmore.
This is a real rouser that everyone
should see.—James L. Limbacher, Henry
Ford Centennial Library, Dearborn . . .
cheered the late president through the remarkable
acting of James Whitmore,
whose performance is certainly Academy
Award material. The TheatroVision process
was particularly effective in giving the
film an immediacy. The direction was restless
enough to keep one from feeling the
claustrophobia one usually associates with
a filmed theatre production. This is one
hell of a movie!—Carole Kass, Richmond
Times-Dispatch.
A Classic
Fantastic James Whitmore is Harry Truman
in the flesh. A movie every American
should see.—Robert M. Price, WDNG
Radio, Anniston, Ala. . . . Head and
shoulders above the rest. Superb performance
by James Whitmore.—John P. Recher,
NATO of Md., Baltimore ... A historical-documentary
classic which is fine
entertainment, while refreshing the memory
and reimbursing the boxoffice.—Virginia
R. Collier, Washington, D.C.,
MP&TVC .
. . Both entertaining and enlightening
for a generation that knew only
Nixon.— Bradford F. Swan, Providence
Journal . . . Exceptional!—W. R. Kemp.
Commonwealth Theatres, Grand Island,
Neb. . . . Funny, poignant and refreshing
— it's a winner!—Bob Keaton, Fort Lauderdale
News.
A theatrical triumph pulls Hollywood's
fat out of the fire this month. I saw Whitmore
on the stage and most of his brilliance
comes through even on film. A
beautiful accomplishment, perhaps too
sophisticated for children, but grand, moving
fare for young teens and adults. Nothing
in its class at this writing.—James
R. Ruth, Sunday News, Lancaster . . .
James Whitmore is just excellent in his
uncanny portrayal of Truman, who really
comes alive in this fine picture. The film
is so much better than the stage production.—Mrs.
Paul Gebhart, Cleveland
WOMPI ... A lesson in history with
humor and insight into the man.—Joan
E. Vadeboncoeur. Syracuse Herald-Journal
& Herald-American.
The Cast
Harry S Truman James Whitmore
Production Staff
Produced by . . Al Ham, Joseph E. Bluth Play by Samuel Gallu
Directed by Steve Binder Filmed in TheatroVision
Color by
Technicolor
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IN NOVEMBER '48. A JUBILANT TRUMAN DISPLAYS A
PREMATURE HEADLINE REPORTING DEWEY'S VICTORY
DURING WORLD WAR I, CAPTAIN TRUMAN EXERTED AN
AUTHORITATIVE COMMAND OVER HIS DIZZY D' OUTFIT
IN '51. TRUMAN REACHES THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO
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This award is given each month by the National
Screen Council on the basis of outstanding
merit and suitability for family entertainment.
Council membership comprises motion
picture editors, radio and TV film commentators,
representatives of better films councils,
civic, educational and exhibitor organizations.
10 BOXOFFICE :: November 3. 1975

Wyler to Receive AFI's
Life Achievement Award
BEVERLY HILLS—William Wyler has
been selected by the trustees of the American
Film Institute to receive the Institute's
Award for Life Achievement.
The Institute will present its award to
Wyler at a dinner to be held at the Century
Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills March 8.
1976. The CBS Television Network will
air the Awards ceremony the following
Sunday night. March 14.
The three previous recipients of the annual
Award were the late John Ford, James
Cagney and Orson Welles.
The Life Achievement Award is given
each year by vote of the Institute's board
of trustees to an individual "whose talent
has in a fundamental way contributed to
the filmmaking art; whose accomplishments
have been acknowledged by scholars, critics,
professional peers and the general public:
and whose work has stood the test of time."
Films produced and/or directed by Wyler
include "Dodsworth," "Dead End," "Jezebel,"
"Wuthering Heights." "The Westerner,"
"The Letter," "The Little Foxes," "Mrs.
Miniver," "The Memphis Belle," "The Best
Years of Our Lives," "The Heiress," "Detective
Story," "Roman Holiday," "The
Desperate Hours," "Friendly Persuasion,"
"The Big Country," "Ben-Hur." The Children's
Hour," "The Collector," "How to
Steal a Million," "Funny Girl" and "The
Liberation of L. B. Jones."
Wyler has received Academy Awards for
"Mrs. Miniver," "The Best Years of Our
Lives" and "Ben-Hur" and 12 nominations
for producing and directing. In addition, he
received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial
Award in 1966.
$30 Million World Gross
Is Set by 'Rollerball'
NEW YORK—With a cumulative gross
of $30,000,000, to date, in some 500
United States and Canadian situations and
in 319 overseas situations. Norman Jewison's
"Rollerball" has become one of
United Artists' most successful releases,
reports Eric Pleskow, UA president and
chief executive officer.
"Rollerball," starring James Caan, has
set scores of records since opening in the
U.S. and Canada in late June and early
July, and achieved a similar pattern of
success since its initial dates throughout
Europe and the Far East, starting midsummer.
Louis Malle's 'Black Moon'
Playing in New York
NEW YORK—Louis Malle's first English-language
film, "Black Moon," opened
in New York City at the Little Carnegie
Theatre on October 31. The film had its
American premiere performance last month
at the 13th New York Film Festival.
Written and directed by Malle. the motion
picture stars Cathryn Harrison (Rex Harrison's
16-year-old granddaughter). Theresa
Giehse. Alexandra Stewart and Joe Dallesandro.
Francis Ford Coppola to Do
'Apocalypse Now' for UA
NEW YORK—Arthur B. Krim, chairman
of the board of United Artists, Eric
Pleskow, president of United Artists, and
Francis Ford Coppola, president of Coppola
Cinema Seven, jointly announced that
"Apocalypse Now" will be released by
United Artists in the United States and
Canada.
Marlon Brando has been set for one of
the principal roles with two major stars to
be added shortly. The production will be
produced and directed by Coppola from an
original screenplay by John Milius. The coproducers
are Fred Roos and Gray Frederickson;
the production designer is Dean
Tavoularis; all of whom worked in these
capacities on "Godfather, Part II." The director
of photography will be Vittorio
Storaro, who was cinematographer for "The
Conformist," "Last Tango in Paris" and
"1900."
The picture, set in Vietnam in 1968, is
an action-adventure war spectacular dealing
with a secret mission which takes its
protagonist through the absurdities of modern
war, and explores the essential dilemma
of a man caught between civilization and
savagery.
Univ., 'Midway' Company
Host Secretary of Navy
HOLLYWOOD—Secretary of the Navy
J. William Middendorf II toured Universal
Studios Thursday and was the guest of
honor at a private luncheon hosted by Lew
R. Wasserman, chairman of the board of
MCA, Inc., and Sid Sheinberg, president
of MCA.
Attending the luncheon were some of the
principals involved in the making of Universal's
large-scale motion picture, "Midway,"
about the epic sea battle that turned
the tide for the U.S. in the Pacific during
World War II.
"Midway" producer Walter Mirisch.
Marvin Mirisch, chairman of the board
of the Mirisch Corp.; director Jack Smight.
and stars Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda,
James Coburn, Glenn Ford and Edward
Albert were present.
Secretary of the Navy Middendorf was
accompanied by Commdr. William Graves,
Commdr. Robert Sims, Lt. Commdr. Jerry
Burke, and Richard Montgomery.
'Cooley High' Is Setting
Record for Longest Run
PHILADELPHIA — American
International's
"Cooley High" is currently completing
its 13th week at the Eric's Place
theatre here, with a gross of $248,734. The
theatre has only 600 seats.
The film is set to run through Christmas,
according to Merton Shapiro, executive
vice-president of Sameric Theatres. He states
that "Cooley High" will have had the longest
continuous run in the history of the
house, despite the competition of college
and professsional football, the World Series
and the post-school return season.
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This chart records the performance of current attractions in the opening week of their first runs in
the 20 key cities checked. Pictures with fewer than five engagements are not listed. As new runs
are reported ratings are added and averages revised. Computation is in terms of percentage in
relation to normal grosses as determined by the theatre managers. With 100 per cent as "normal,"
the figures show the gross ratings above or below that mark. (Asterisk * denotes combination bills.)
Ali the Mcm/Ali the Fighter (CinAmerica) 200 50 125 60 30 135 75 9G
Benji (Mulberry Square) 125 335 200 425 500 400 740 330 381
Black Christmas (WB) 150 240 200 115 175 355 75 135 180 105 173
Boy and His Dog, A (LQ/Jaf) 400 150 240 100 130 210 205
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
(Dimension) 150 135 500 150 120 345 35 305 75 199
Charlotte (Gamma III) 500 135 300 140 405 200 275 279
Coonskin (Bryanston) 500 250 200 150 150 205 325 695 25 45 185 248
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'Spider Campaign
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Spins Big Grosses
With only key theatres reporting, "The
Giant Spider Invasion" beat out all other
competition and grossed in excess of $301,-
745 during its opening five days, according
to Group 1 president and chief executive
officer Brandon Chase. The film premiered
October 17 in situations throughout
Texas and New Orleans exchange areas
followed by playdates in the Southeast.
More than 350,000 four-page, full-color
heralds and 150,000 spider rings were dis-
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tributed free to theatres in preparation for
the massive saturation campaigns. Backing
up each break were gigantic TV and radio
campaigns together with a substantial newspaper
display advertising budget.
"Nothing is being left to chance,"' Chase
remarked, "and in the first dates we weathered
storms, rains and tornados—and still
came out as top grosser!"
Group I president Brandon Chase, center, joins principals of Cinema Group '75
as they pose with a poster of Group I's latest release. "The Giant Spider Invasion,"
a Cinema Group '75 picture. Shown with Chase are. left to right. Dr.
Mayer Katz, Gordon Rice. Kenneth W elton and Richard L. Hugg, the filtn's
producer-writer.
"Spider" will hit Charlotte on Friday (7);
Little Rock, Montgomery and Atlanta a
week later (14); Kansas City and St. Louis
on the following Wednesday (19); and Des
Moines, Omaha and Washington, D.C., during
the balance of the month. As has been
the case with the other engagements, each
market will receive "special handling" via
an extensive marketing campaign.
Special 'Cuckoo's Nest' Edition
Published for Movie Tie-in
More than a half-million copies of "One
Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" have been
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printed by New American Library to tie
in with this month's UA release of the
film.
Heavy orders were placed by B. Dalton,
which is planning major displays in its
stores. The book includes artwork and
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credits highlighting the film.
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'Obscene' Phone Calls Spur
Interest in 'Black Christmas'
Tieing in with incidents in the film.
Warner Bros, used "obscene" telephone call
come-ons to promote "Black Christmas"
in Chicago. Aided by Illinois Bell Telephone
Co.. Warners had installed three
lines, using ten-second spots, to accommodate
the incoming calls.
The phone number was listed in classified
and display advertising.
Hard Times
Street
Scene
"I could tell you about hard times," David Inoch, a
San Francisco artist and poet, seems to he musing as he
gets a free shoeshine from Dernell Jones. The noonhour
stunt was part of Columbia Pictures' to-do in San
Francisco to herald the opening of its "Hard Times."
Additional street entertainment included David Sturdevant
and the San Francisco Medicine Ball Band
playing New Orleans Dixieland music. Shoeshine expert
Jones later visited film critics, columnists. TV
news rooms and Filmrow.
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Clever, Inexpensive Tie-ins
Recalling Days of Depression Era
Alerts Patrons to 'Brother Run
A promotion long on imagination and
short on financial outlay provided Charles
"Scotty" Stokes, manager of Bethany Cinerama
Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., with all
the exposure he needed to develop a successful
run for "Brother, Can You Spare
a Dime?"
Tieing in with the era depicted in the
Dimension Pictures release, Stokes borrowed
a vintage touring convertible, attached
"Brother" posters to it and parked it in
front of the theatre where it caught the
eyes of passersby. Continuing in the '30s
mood, Stokes outfitted a doorman and
usher in authentic-looking, Hollywoodstyled
gangster get-ups: dark suits and
dark shirts, accented with white ties, white
fedoras and black and white shoes. They
even were armed with toy cap pistols.
When the ominous pair weren't making
theatre offers to patrons they couldn't refuse,
they toured shopping centers throughout
the city, distributing flyers to herald
the film.
The 8Vixl 1-inch yellow flyers featured
the hobo-artwork used in
poster advertising
together with copy Stokes wrote himself:
"All talking; all singing; all dancing; all
action. Hear the old groaner himself, Bing
Crosby, sing 'Brother, Can You Spare a
Dime?' See Clark Gable, Cary Grant,
Fred
Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Marx brothers,
James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Gary
Cooper, Dick Powell. Edward G. Robinson,
Shirley Temple, Will Rogers. George Raft.
Joe Louis — more — more. They were there
—You be there, too."
Back at the theatre, Stokes dressed his
other employees in "Brother" T-shirts, asking
them to wear the shirts both on the
job and off as much as possible. Stokes
also set up a display around the boxoffice
of old record jackets that reflected the
Depression period. In addition he played
many of the records over the public address
system in the theatre including the song
from which the film takes its name. He
had versions sung by Bing Crosby and Al
Jolson.
In an effort to create word-of-mouth,
Stokes invited personalities from broadcasting
stations to preview the film. As a result,
the film received a five-minute plug over
one of the programs called That's Entertainment.
Finally, Stokes wrote letters and enclosed
flyers to all American Legion and Veterans
of Foreign Wars posts in the greater
metropolitan Phoenix area. He also included
a pass for two with each letter.
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Dorean Sherd, second from right,
manager of the Ruby Isle Theatre in
the Milwaukee suburb of Brookfield,
is joined by employees, left to right,
Eric Lein, Cyndee Besnah and Linda
Beddingfield. in front of a 20-man
raft that was used to ballyhoo "Tidal
Wave." Other lobby decorations included
ocean waves painted on windows
and doors by high school students,
fishing nets and sea shells. A
movie patron, Ken Trible, supplied Ms.
Sherd with the raft as well as the Mae
West life
jackets.
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James Sessions, manager of the Hub
Theatre in Georgetown. S. C. created
much awareness for his "Jaws" engagement
when he arranged to have
members from a local scuba diving
club parade through his theatre and
mall of the adjoining shopping center.
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A display of nostalgic record album
jackets in the boxoffice, above, moviethemed
T-shirts worn by staff members,
above left, and "gangster-type"
characters with a vintage automobile,
left, were some of the factors in the
to-do Charles Stokes carried out for
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" at
the Bethany Cinema Theatre in Phoenix.
Stokes also set up an apple vending
operation outside the theatre as a
tie-in with the hard times depicted in
the
film.
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Cinemette's Cinema World manager
Ross Falvo devised this effective, headturning
stunt for "Part 2 Walking
Tall" that really stopped traffic along
a heavily-traveled throughway in W.
Mifflin,
Pa.
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'Let's Do It'
Amasses
$199,623 in NY Bow
NEW YORK—"let's Do It Again"
amassed a whopping $199,623 in the first
week of its world premiere engagements in
the New York metropolitan area, including
a resounding $104,796 at the Criterion Theatre
on Broadway.
The First Artists presentation racked up
a hefty $40,796 in its second weekend.
October 18-19. at the Criterion, with a
total of $90,202 for those two days at all
five theatres in which it is playing.
Total for the first week included $33,360
at the 86th Street East and $14,668 at the
Festival, both in Manhattan; $26,608 at the
Five Towns in Woodmere, L.I.. and $20,191
at the Cinema I in Totowa. N.J.
Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby star in the
comedy written by Richard Wesley and directed
by Poitier. Mel Tucker produced.
J. David Marks to Head
Columbia Legal Affairs
NEW YORK—J.
David Marks has been
appointed head of legal affairs for the motion
pictures division of Columbia Pictures
Industries, effective immediately, it was announced
by Burton Marcus, vice-president
and general counsel of the corporation.
Seymour Steinberg, who headed the department
until Marks' appointment, shortly
will return to the law firm of Mitchell, Silberberg
and Knupp, where he is a partner.
The firm serves as outside counsel to Columbia.
In his new post, Marks will administer
Columbia's West Coast legal staff in conjunction
with Paul Stager, who is in charge
of the legal affairs of the corporation's television
division. Marks formerly headed the
legal department of National General Corp.,
and most recently has been in private practice.
Wineland Converts Drive-In
To Orcon Lamphouse
LAUREL, MD.—Lloyd Wineland III has
installed Optical Radiation's Model 6000
lamphouses at the Laurel Drive-In here. The
Laurel had had a light problem for years
that has now been solved with Orcon Lamps.
Light on the screen has more than doubled,
said Wineland.
Based on the success at the Laurel, Wineland
is also converting the ABC Drive-In,
Oxon Hill, and Hillside Drive-In, Hillside.
The Orcon conversion plan financed the
installations for Wineland.
Long Run for 'Cooley'
PHILADELPHIA — American
International's
"Cooley High" has completed its
14th week at the Eric's Place theatre here,
following a gross of $248,734 for the previous
week. The theatre has 600 seats. The
film is set to run through Christmas, according
to Merton Shapiro, executive vice-president
of Sameric Theatres. He stated that
"Cooley High" will have had the longest
continuous run in the history of the house.
Irving Cohen Dies at 74;
NY Exhibitor for 50 Years
BUFFALO—Irving Cohen, 74, theatre
owner and exhibitor for nearly 50 years,
died October 20 in Buffalo General Hospital.
Cohen, born in Poland to U.S. citizens
on a European visit, spent his early life in
Rochester, where he worked in 10 factories
as a youth. In 1927 he and partner Morris
Gaby took over the Plaza Theatre. Corning,
which he operated from the start of talkies
until 1962.
In 1931. Cohen took over the Strand
Theatre. Hornell. and built the Steuben
Theatre, which operates today. Cohen also
operated houses in Painted Post and Montour
Falls.
Active in civic and religious organizations.
Cohen represented the exhibition industry
as a member of Rotary Club in
Hornell. He also served in Variety Club of
Buffalo, the Flowers City Lodge of Masons,
Knights of Pythias, Montefiore Lodge of
B'nai B'rith. and the Rosa Coplon Home
of Buffalo.
In 1940, Cohen moved to Buffalo and
entered the drive-in field. He purchased the
Allendale Theatre, which was later leased
out. During 1941-1951. he resided in
Rochester, and after the war. built the
Van Buren Drive-in. Dunkirk, and the
Sheridan Drive-in, Tonawanda, with the
late Harry Seeberg. In 1952, Cohen became
secretary of WBUF-TV, second TV station
in the city, with the late Harry Grossman
and sons. In 1957. the Transit, Lockport.
was purchased.
Cohen maintained homes in Buffalo and
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Services were conducted in the Delaware
Park Memorial Chapel. Buffalo. Burial was
in the Beth Zion section of Forest Lawn.
Active in sports, he was known to run
from Rochester to Victor, a distance of 16
miles, and was an excellent swimmer.
Survivors include his wife Mary; daughter
Jacqueline Rava Paul. Wilmington.
Del.; sons Macy J., Williamsville, and Gary
L., Buffalo; four sisters, Mrs. Cyman Minowitz.
Hallandale, Fla., Mrs. Shirley Goldstein,
Williamsville, and Mrs. Meyer Gesban
and Mrs. Jane Mendelsohn, Rochester;
and brother Sidney J.. Williamsville. president
of National Ass'n of Theatre Owners
of New York.
The family suggests contributions in
memory of Cohen be donated to the Will
Rogers Hospital or to cancer research.
Jersey City Drive-In Mgr.
Indicted in Wife's Death
JERSEY CITY, N.J.—David McKinnon,
40, of Belleville, faced arraignment in Superior
Court here on charges of murdering
his wife Donna, 34, in a shooting incident
August 30.
McKinnon, identified by police as manager
of the Jersey City Roosevelt Drive-In,
was indicted October 9 by a Hudson
County Grand jury. His wife was fatally
shot in the head and back four times, police
said.
Dead Obscenity Bills
Arise in Pittsburgh
By ROBERT KLINGENSM1TH
PITTSBURGH -- Various
antiobseenity
bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly
seem dead in committee, but this is votetrading
season and anything could happen.
The most recent entry, SB996, sponsored
by Sen. Austin J. Murphy, James A. Ross.
Charles F. Dougherty, Dr. Quentin R. Orlando
and John James Sweeney, further provides
action on the offense of obscenity and
adds the offense of the public display of offensive
sexual material by amending Title
18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes. The bill is before
the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Inactive for six months, the proposal to
remove the City of Pittsburgh's exclusive
legislative right to enact and collect a 10
per cent amusement admission tax suddenly
came before another committee, this time
the House Appropriations Committee.
HB959, if adopted by the two houses and
signed into law, would prohibit second class
cities from taxing amusement admissions.
Pittsburgh is the Commonwealth's only second
class city. Moving actively, this bill is
on second consideration by the Appropriations
Committee in the House after tours
through the Urban Affairs and the Rules
Committees.
Also on second consideration after a long
period in which there was no activity is the
measure which would permit liquor sales on
Sundays at Philadelphia art museums and at
Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. It is before the
Senate Committee on Liquor Control.
Although the lottery conducted by the
state political pool is not producing anywhere
near what is necessary and budgeted
for certain benefits for senior citizens,
there
are proposals to cut into the proceeds in
short supply for other uses by political sponsors.
Important too is a joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the Constitution
of the Commonwealth providing for a unicameral
general assembly composed of 100
members. It would replace the two houses.
Senate and House of Representatives.
Locked in the House Committee on Professional
Licensure is the bill which would
create a Keystone State film censor board,
but this time under the title of State Board
of Motion Picture Control.
Various gambling bills are in committee,
including the tax enabling proposals in the
racing and lottery fields. Realistic actions
to preserve state lottery-funding programs
for senior citizens mean probably legalizing
of more gambling and/or increased taxes
throughout the Commonwealth.
Korea to Tax Amusements
SEOUL, KOREA—The Republic of Korea
has announced a new national defense
tax. including a 15 per cent levy on advertising,
which is applicable to entertainment.
The new tax is designed to produce $400,000
a year for modernization of Korea's armed
forces.
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BROADWAY
JHE SUNSHINE BOYS" will
be launched
at the Radio City Music Hall Wednesday
(5), with all the festivities inspired
by a world premiere. An on-stage tribute
will be paid to stars Walter Matthau,
George Burns and Lee Meredith and author
Neil Simon. WNEW disc jockey William
B. Williams will be master of ceremonies,
while the audience will be filled with celebrities,
local dignitaries and members of the
Friars Club.
"The Sunshine Boys Revue," nine acts
of vaudeville, will be performed immediately
before the theatre presentation, at the
Americas Plaza across the street from the
Hall. Williams will m. c. such acts as Harry
Corty and Tiny, a dog, who have performed
with the Metropolitan Opera and the New
York City Opera; Jack Adams, who plays
Zump, a tramp with a magic act; the juggling
team of John and Susan Grimaldi;
Tracy Sherman, fire-eating magician; Kenney
and Warren, a pantomime and comedy
duo who have appeared at The Village
Gate and The Apollo Theatre; and
Latin singer Tony Bermudez.
Richard Benjamin also stars in "The
Sunshine Boys," a United Artists release of
an MGM presentation, produced by Ray
Stark and directed by Herbert Ross. Simon
adapted the screenplay from his hit comedy
play. The Thanksgiving-Christmas-New
Year's attraction at the Hall will be accompanied
by the 43rd annual presentation
of the Nativity and by the Peter Gennaro
revue, "Happy Holiday, America,"
featuring the Rockettes and ballet soloist
Kuniko Narai.
Columbia Pictures Industries held its annual
stockholders meeting Tuesday, October
28, at the offices of Manufacturers Hanover
Trust Co., 4 New York Plaza. The
three and a half hour meeting was attended
by film historian and stockholder Alan
Barbour, who reported that there would be
little or no dividends despite an upswing
year. The reduction of the company's past
debts accounts for
this.
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Anthony Tarell, 62, veteran executive,
died Wednesday, October 22, at his home
in Bronxville. He had recently been a financial
consultant for the Rizzoli Organization
and retired earlier this year as controller
of Cinemation Industries, Inc., a
post he had held from 1970. Tarell had
various executive sales and financial posts
with Republic Pictures, Astor Pictures and
Atlantic Television, Inc. and had been
treasurer-secretary of Galaxy Films, Inc.
He leaves his wife, Anna, son Louis, daughters
Donna and Carol and six grandchildren.
•
Molly Picon appeared at Herb Graff's
NYU class on film, Tuesday night, October
28, to speak about her career. The theme
of the evening was Vitaphone shorts made
in Brooklyn in the '30s, the program featuring
"Salt Water Daffy" (1933) with Jack
Haley and Lionel Slander; "Smash Your
Baggage" (1933), an all-Negro musical reel
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with Small's Paradise Entertainers of Harlem
in Brooklyn's Long Island Railroad
Station; "George Jessel and His Russian Art
Choir" (1931) and "A Little Girl With Big
Ideas" (1934), starring Miss Picon and Jay
Velie, who was also present.
The veteran singer-actress-comedienne admitted
that she preferred the Yiddish theatre
and music and comedy to drama and
other forms of entertainment as far as
performing goes. Having come full cycle,
film-wise, from silent to sound movies, she
has just begun taping segments of the daytime
TV soap opera "Somersef at studios
in Brooklyn.
In the magazines: People for November
3 features a cover article on Gene Hackman,
titled "Gene Hackman is the New
Hollywood Connection, A Mug for All Seasons."
Another article concerns actress Lilli
Palmer's memoirs.
•
"Perspectives of Women in Film." a
series of films and lectures dealing with the
image of women in society, begins Sunday
(16) at The Mini Cinema in Uniondale.
Long Island. First program will be Nelly-
Kaplan's "A Very Curious Girl" (1970).
followed by a discussion led by Marjorie
Rosen, author of "Popcorn Venus." Sunday
(23) is Dorothy Arzner's "Christopher
Strong" (1933), starring Katharine Hepburn
as an aviatrix.
Openings: Louis Malle's first Englishlanguage
film, "Black Moon," opened Friday,
October 31, at the Little Carnegie. The
fantasy had its American premiere at the
13th New York Film Festival and stars
Cathryn Harrison as a teenaged sort of
Alice in Wonderland. 20th Century-Fox is
releasing the film.
Columbia's "Night Caller" starring Jean-
Paul Belmondo begins Wednesday (19) at
showcase houses. Produced, directed and
written by Henri Verneuil, it concerns Belmondo
as a police detective searching for
a demented killer.
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Showcases for Wednesday, October 29,
"Earthquake," "Let's Do It Again," "Black
Christmas," "Rooster Cogburn" (mini), "A
Pain in the A—," "SuperVixens," "Farewell,
My Lovely," "Beyond the Door," "The
Boob Tube," "Fear and Fantasy," "Take a
Hard Ride," "Benji," "Abduction," "Bite
the Bullet," "Hard Times," "Undercovers
Hero" and the new bill from Group 1 Films.
"Girls in Trouble" and "House of 1,000
Pleasures."
United Artists' comedy "Rancho Deluxe"
began Friday, October 31. "Lisztomania,"
a Ken Russell film for Warner Bros., opens
at Flagship Theatres Wednesday (5), while
continuing its world premiere engagement
at
the Ziegfeld.
"Let's Do It Again" was directed by
Sidney Pokier and produced by Melville
Tucker.
'Dog Day Afternoon'
Retains 505 at NY
NEW YORK—"Dog Day Afternoon" retained
its number one position with a fifth
week 505 at Cinema I. Again second, at
the neighboring Cinema II, was "Swept
Away By An Unusual Destiny in the Blue
Sea of August," 465 for the sixth week.
"Mahogany," tied for second place last
week, moved down a notch to third spot
with an average of 410 for the third round
at the Orpheum (280) and State II (540).
"Hester Street," debuting at the Plaza,
placed fourth with 375. "Lies My Father
Told Me," Canadian import, jumped onto
the list in fifth spot with a 350 third week
at the Paris. "Hearts of the West," fourth
place last time (a tie), was sixth, earning
330 in its third stanza at the Sutton.
Finishing just out of the top six were
"Exhibition" at the Fine Arts and "Three
Days of the Condor." Astor Plaza and
Tower East.
On showcase, the top drawers were "Benji,"
"Abduction," "Farewell, My Lovely"
and "Hard Times."
(Average Is 100)
Astor Plaza Three Days oi the Condor (Para),
5th wk _ - 180
Baronet Conduct Unbecoming (AA), 3rd wk 245
Beekman Every Man For Himself and God
Against All (Cinema 5), 2nd wk 70
Cine Rooster Cogburn (Univ), 2nd wk 75
Cinema I—Doy Day Aiternoon (WB), 5th wk 505
Cinema II Swept Away By An Unusual Destiny
in the Blue Sea oi August (Cinema 5), 6th wk. 465
Columbia II—Smile (UA), 2nd wk _ 190
Coronet—Royal Flash (20th-Fox), 2nd wk 140
East 59th Street 1—Yessongs (Ellman), 2nd wk 205
Fine Arts—Exhibition (Bourla), 2nd wk. 320
Little Carnegie Down the Ancient Stairs
(20th-Fox), 2nd wk 35
Murray Hill Rooster Cogburn (Univ), 2nd- wk. .... 50
Orpheum Mahogany (Para), 3rd wk 280
Paramount—Smile (UA), 2nd wk - 160
Paris—Lies My Father Told Me (Col), 3rd wk. .....350
Plaza—Hester Street (Midwest) 375
Regency The Night oi Counting the Years
(New Yorker) 110
68th Street Playhouse A Pain in the A - -
(Corwin-Mahler), 11th wk 95
State 1— Rooster Cogburn (Univ), 2nd wk _ 90
State II—Mahogany (Para), 3rd wk 540
Sutton—Hearts oi the West (MGM-UA), 3rd wk. ..330
Tower East Three Days of the Condor (Para),
5th wk _ 420
Ziegfeld—Lisztomania (WB), 3rd wk 85
'Three Days of the Condor'
Draws 135 in Baltimore 2nd
BALTIMORE — "Three Days of the
Condor" drew a nice 135 in a second week
at Westview I to lead all first run entries.
"Dog Day Afternoon" scored with a sharp
105 in a second week at two houses while
"Hearts of the West" edged it out with 110
Cinema II.
at
Cinema II—Hearts of the West (UA) 110
Liberty II—Peeper (20th-Fox) 50
Playhouse^Le Chat (SR), 4th wk 70
Senator, Patterson Dog Day Afternoon (WB),
2nd wk - 105
Westview I Three Days of the Condor (Para),
2nd wk 135
Westview II, Towson—Royal Flash (20th-Fox) .... 65
Westview III—The Master Gunfighter
(Taylor-Laughlin) 3rd wk _ 75
Westview IV—Give 'Em Hell. Harryl
(TheatroVision), 5th wk - 90
Whitney Features Low Price
NEW HAVEN—The Whitney Cinema,
with a subsequent-run booking of Avco
Embassy's "Farewell, My Lovely," advertised
"special low-price policy" of $2 for
adults and 99 cents for children.
"Ode to Billy Joe" began production
August 4 on location in Mississippi.
BOXOFFICE :: November 3. 1975

Reconsiruciing Films
Is Novecks Skill
By JOHN COCCHI
NEW YORK—A film doctor is a man
who reconstructs features, either by recutting,
re-editing, subtitling or dubbing. Laying
claim to the title of the best practitioner
of this specialized art is Fima Noveck.
born in Russia, raised in Poland and based
in New York. Speaking nine languages and
considering English one of the richest
tongues, Noveck has had a background as
writer, photographer, editor, producer and
director for European and American features
and TV programs.
Aids Lina Wertmuller
As a result of preparing Lina Wertmuller's
"Love and Anarchy" for the American
market, Noveck received the director's personal
consent to do the same for her latest
film, "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny
in the Blue Sea of August." Some of Noveck's
other recent credits include "Daughters,
Daughters!," "Scenes From a Murder,"
"Gone With the West," "Honeycomb,"
"The Sensuous Sicilian," "Eagles Over
London," "The Big Ripoff" and "Daughters
of Darkness."
At the age of 12, Noveck was writing
about the great composers, particularly his
favorite, Bach. Fleeing to Palestine when
World War II broke out, he migrated to
Egypt and worked as a music teacher.
There, he became an assistant cameraman
and then cameraman at Cairo's largest film
studio. In 1949, he arrived in New York
and soon was an editor and later was head
of the commercial department for Telenews.
Director and Editor
He was director and editor of the early
TV series. The Big Story, combining live
and film elements, was an editor in 20th
Century-Fox's special effects department
and production supervisor and editor for
the l V series Deadline, before starting
Fima Noveck Productions in New York in
1959. A film editorial and consulting service,
Noveck has become a top trouble shooter,
usually handling pictures with problems.
He works with the film and the original
script, not using a translation unless he's
unfamiliar with the language. His services
also include the creation of trailers ("a lot
can be implied") and radio and TV campaigns.
Although he doesn't believe in dubbing a
foreign-language film into English, Noveck
has done this on occasion and admits that
television has necessitated it. No job of dubbing
will ever convey the spirit of the picture,
the delivery of the actors, their voice
qualities or any one of numerous other
ingredients, Noveck contends. If an editor
is good, he should be responsible to the
audience. Noveck also believes. A film is
visual music, the cuts having rhythm, while
editing and translating are equally important,
he says.
The placement of subtitles is important
and the dramatic impact of short titles or
(Cont'nued on page E-4)
NORTH JERSEY
phe Majestic Theatre in Jersey City, operated
by United Artists Theatres and
Skouras Theatres as a warehouse for the
past 23 years, has been sold to the Second
Bethesida Christian Church of Jersey City.
The 2300-seat house was originally opened
in 1907, and, under various management
groups, it was Jersey City's leading opera
and vaudeville center for a number of years.
Films were first presented at the Majestic
in 1916, although stage shows, many of
which were produced by Howard Henderson,
continued along with the film policy
for many years. Eventually, the Theatre
presented burlesque as well as films. The
theatre was closed permanently in 1936,
due to what was then reported as a "steadily
declining attendance." It remained shuttered
until 1952, when Skouras Theatres
acquired the location for use as a warehouse.
Citizen complaints about the showing of
X-rated film "SuperVixens" at the Verona
Theatre in Verona were voiced at a recent
.meeting of the Verona Town Council.
Mayor Walter D. McKinley promised residents
that he would talk to the management
of the theatre about its current film policy.
However, as things turned out, "Super-
Vixens" closed, as scheduled, at the Verona
on the night that the council meeting
took place. It had completed a two-week
run. Katherine Resch, manager of the independent
Verona, stated that the theatre
shows X-rated films infrequently, and
could recall only two which had played
there in recent years: "Last Tango In Paris"
and "Le Sex Shoppe." She said that neither
had inspired any public reaction at that
time. Ms. Resch also stated that the Verona
continued to present children's films on
weekend afternoons, even if an X-rated film
happened to be playing at night.
"SuperVixens" was also the object of
residents' complaints in Washington Township,
where the X-rated show played for
two weeks at De Visser's Washington Cinema.
Residents gathered signatures on petitions
to present to the mayor and council
at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mrs. Harry Huff, leader of the residents'
group, stated that another X-rated film "The
Stewardesses" had been shown at the Cinema
about two years ago, but that it was
withdrawn after two days, following citizen
protests.
George Karros, veteran manager of UA's
Rialto in Westfield. recently subbed for division
manager Les Chann, while Chann
spent a three-week vacation in Spain.
"Yessongs," a full-length film, featuring
the popular rock group "Yes," was recently
shown for a one-week exclusive run at both
UA's Teaneck in Teaneck and the independent
Cinema 23 in Cedar Grove. The
film also featured rock star Rick Wakeman
and was presented in quadraphonic sound.
"Pippi in the South Seas" had a very successful
weekend matinee showing recently
at numerous theatres throughout north Jersey,
including Nathan's Wayne Mall in
Wayne, Howard Herman's Hawthorne in
Hawthorne and the Meadtown in Kinnelon,
operated by Rudy Di Blazio.
The independent Elmora in
Elizabeth and
the Park in Rosselle Park are advertising
Monday nights as football widows' nights.
At that time, any two unescorted women
will be admitted for $1 at either theatre.
The I.L.G.W.U. sponsored "Family Movie
Movie Nights" at Hecht's Plaza in Paterson.
The event took place on a recent Thursday
and Friday. "Paint Your Wagon" was the
film attraction.
"No Way Out" opened an exclusive engagement
Wednesday, October 29, at UA's
Cinema 46 in Totowa. This followed an
exclusive three-week run of "Lisztomania"
at the Totowa showhouse. Cinema 46 is
currently slated to open "The Hindenburg"
as its Christmas attraction, in an exclusive
north Jersey showing.
The East Orange Council has adopted an
ordianance permitting Suburban Cablevision
to install cable-TV in East Orange.
The firm, which is based in East Orange,
will construct a TV station in the city for
local programing. Cablevision plans to have
the entire project completed and ready for
subscribers within two years. The cost for
installation is $15 with a $6.50 monthly
service charge.
UA's State in Jersey City, presently closed
while being converted into a triplex, is expected
to open before Thanksgiving, according
to latest reports. When it does, it will
bring to a total of nine the number of indoor
screens now in operation in Jersey City.
Several years ago, General Cinema twinned
its Hudson Mall Theatre and just last year
Loew's was converted to three units. Additionally,
here is RKO-Stanley Warner's Stanley,
a single-screen house of more than 3,000
seats. When the State reopens, the orchestra
will be divided into two units of 368 seats
and 398 seats, respectively, while the former
balcony will become a separate unit of
877 seats. The State is managed by Dorothy
Kushpa, who is assisted by Paul Varrecchia.
Mechanic to
Remain Closed
BALTIMORE—The Morris A. Mechanic
Theatre, closed almost five months, probably
will remain closed for a year more despite
the city's takeover of the lease, city officials
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BUFFALO
The Variety Club women of Tent 7 conducted
a luncheon-meeting recently in
the clubrooms at 193 Delaware Ave. Rita
Inda. president, was in charge and the guest
speaker was William Shields, 1975 Telethon
chairman. The program was arranged
by Mrs. Walter Meyer. Luncheon chairman
was Mrs. Carlton Newman, who was
assisted by Mrs. Robert Mason and Mrs.
Richard Atlas. Shields discussed plans for
the 1976 Telethon and how the monies
raised are disbursed to local charities.
Shields has been an active worker in the
tent for many years. Mrs. Atlas was publicity
chairman and she reported there was
a large crowd present.
Vincent J.
Laurendi, vice-president of the
Niagara Falls Cable TV systems, has pleaded
guilty in Niagara County Court to two
misdemeanor charges for cheating the
state's vocational rehabilitation program.
Laurendi, owner of STV TV Rental and an
officer of STV Cable TV. was found guilty
of filing false vouchers and receiving funds
from the program. Laurendi is the 13th
businessman to plead guilty in connection
with a state probe of the program.
"Hearts of the West," a UA-MGM release,
is being shown at the Plaza North
and Como 6. It stars Jeff Bridges, Andy
Griffith,
Ronald Pleasence and Blythe Danner.
There are matinees daily in each theatre.
"Around the World in 80 Days" is billed
as coming soon to the Como 6. The old
release is rated G and is a Michael Todd
production.
Crowds are being entertained at the Holiday
I, Eastern Hills Cinema II and Seneca
Hills Cinema II with screenings of "Winterhawk."
It is a Howco release in color and
has a lot of stars in the cast.
Julian Barry's "Lenny," the Broadway
play later adapted for the screen, will be
presented Friday (14) in
the Erie Community
College North Sports Arena. The professional
touring company production headed
by Ray Laine is sponsored by promoter
Larry Newman in conjunction with ECC
alumni and student association.
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An "American Underground Film" series
will be shown Friday nights in the
auditorium of the Moore College of Art.
starting with Scott Bartlett's "The Autobiographical
Film" and Jerome Hill's "Film
Portrait." The series will include seven
short films by Bruce Baillie and four animation
and college films.
John Hanvan, who was the owner and
general manager of the Harwan Theatre
at Mt. Ephraim, N.J., retired and is now
living in Florida enjoying the sunshine and
golfing and relaxing. He will be glad to
hear from former associates, making his
home at 626-A Fairway Circle, Silver
Springs Shore, Ocala, Fla., 32670.
Park Theatre, Reading,
featuring X-rated
films, announced that it has arranged to
offer exclusive showings of World Wide
Films, based in Minneapolis.
Brunswick Theatre, Trenton, N.J., is the
latest to adopt the $1 admission at all times
policy, with "Jacqueline Susann's Once Is
Not Enough" and "The Longest Yard" the
first offering at that price.
"The Sunshine Boys" will be the Christmas
holiday attraction at the midtown Mark
I Theatre here and the suburban Eric
Wynnewood Theatre, both houses linked
to the Sameric Theatres circuit here.
and film presentation October 30 in Bacchus,
the coffeeshop at the University
of Delaware in Dover, Del., by Ruth Perlmutter,
director of the Walnut Street Theatre
Film Center in Philadelphia. She showed
the 1918 silent film, "Male and Female."
Academy Screening Room in center city
is the latest to add midnight shows to its
screening schedule, offering "Snapshots,"
New York's surprise film phenomenon at
midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
"Winter of the Witch" and "The Legend
of Sleepy Hollow" were the two Halloween
films shown free at various library centers
in Wilmington, Del., as part of the Wilmington
Library's Storyola program.
Harold H. Salkind, former chief barker
of the Philadelphia Variety Club, Tent 13.
was honored at a testimonial dinner at
Palumbo's Theatre-Restaurant by the Philadelphia
Boosters Ass'n, which he served as
president for 15 years. He is also the father
of the
present chief barker Allen Salkind.
Springdale Theatre, film repertory theatre
in Springdale, N.J., will include four southern
New Jersey premieres in its special
film series beginning in November, plus a
new program of special 2 p.m. Sunday
matinees. The premieres will be "Day in
the Death of Joe Egg," Monday-Tuesday
(10-11); "Saturday Night at the Baths," December
10-14; "The Seduction of Mimi,"
December 31-January 4; and "Lacombe.
Lucien," January 14-18.
Wilkes-Barre Officers Jail
Two Adult Film Sellers
WILKES-BARRE, PA.—A crackdown
against the sale of movies, magazines, books
and pictures sold in adult book stores
throughout this northeastern Pennsylvania
county resulted in the jailing in default of
$5,000 bail of two employees of stores here
and in suburban Drums.
Police Chief John Ruddick, in announcing
the action, said the arrests were the
concerted efforts of local, township and
state police and the county's District Attorney
Patrick Toole's staff. Both were
charged with selling obscene books, magazines
and films and the employee of the
store here was further charged with violating
the new Wilkes-Barre ordinance relating
to the sale of pornographic material. The
police chief said that detectives had made
purchases at both stores.
'Extra Cut-Rate' Policy
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.—The Walt Whitman
Theatre here, the first movie house in
the southern New Jersey area to adopt a
$1 admission policy ($1.50 on weekends),
also is the first to come up with another
new special. With the opening of "Funny
Lady." the theatre is offering a "Walt Whitman
Discount Book" that provides for 12
single admissions for $10. The discount
books, which averages 83 Vz -cents per admission,
are being sold at the boxoffice.
On his first flyathon since 1968 to encourage
youngsters to "trick or treat for
UNICEF" on Halloween. Danny Kaye
made stops in this area in Harrisburg. Pa..
and in Wilmington. Del.
The Free Library of Philadelphia will
offer an American Issues Forum series of
films and lectures at the Central Library in
center city with "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
scheduled for Sunday (23) and
"Abraham Lincoln" Sunday (30).
Telco Cablevision of the Township of
Ocean, N.J., and Telco Cablevision of Asbury
Park. N.J., have been denied state
approval to go into the cable TV business
because of "the lack of financial capabilities."
Although the firms, subsidiaries of
Ultra Com Inc., of Lansdale. Pa., were
given franchises several years ago. they had
been waiting for state approval, which was
denied last week.
On the lecture circuit in the area. Cicely
Tyson, the award-winning film actress, gave
a free, public talk at Lafayette College in
Allentown. under the auspices of the Jones
Visiting Lecture Series. The cinematic
methods of director-producer Cecil B. De-
Mille were examined in a free public lecture
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. . Russell
PITTSBURGH
ghhh," showing at the Squirrel Hill, was
produced by Pittsburgh resident Maurice
W. Gable, incorporating seven commercial
shorts and bridging sequences with
Rita Moreno who starred with a Bogartstyle
character played by Robert Sacchi.
Originally it had been set for Kings Court.
. . .
Patsy Kelly in "Irene" is advertised for
Heinz Hall Monday (10)-Wednesday (12)
The Ritz Mini showed "Dance of
Love," "Thrilling Drilling" and "Top Lady"
. . . Stevie Stone joins Frankie Avalon at
the Holiday House here Friday-Monday
(14-17) . Polic II, Churchill native,
is doing well as a Hollywood actor.
He is ABC's sinister Sheriff of Nottingham
in Mel Brooks' When Things Were Rotten
series.
Penthouse 2 recently co-featured "The
Right Boy for Peter" and "Roundabout"
while Penthouse 1 continued its policy of
strippers on stage plus two adult films . . .
Jacques Kahn, figurehead of the city chamber
of commerce and likely the best advertising
man hereabouts, was trained in the
theatre business with WBT and WBP. He
discusses film criticism at the Thursday (6)
class of the theatre management course at
Duquesne University. Technical advances
will be the subject of the Thursday (13)
class with Joseph Fornelli and James Biggart
in charge.
Fred Kunkel, formerly of this territory,
has exited Bryanston Films to form his
own Fred Kunkel Films. First release will
be "Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary."
Joseph Sommers, who entered into the
theatre business here 50 years ago at the
age of 14 and worked with Redstone Theatres
in recent years at Washington, D.C..
has been shifted to Worcester. Mass., to
work with John P. Lowe, western New
England division manager for the circuit.
He was a quiet, nice young man here many
years ago . . . Emil Noah jr., who withdrew
from the Cinemette ad division here,
returned to Buffalo where he continues his
Movie Ad Service business . . . Jack Jordan,
also a former Cinemette staffer, has
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Lights are darkened in Heinz Hall and
the Golden Triangle has lost much of its
. . . Penguins, the pro hockey
glow. The strike of the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra members continues—concerts,
ballets, operas and other productions
are lost here
team, played to a record ice show crowd
October 25 in the Civic Arena. House was
packed with 14,587 . . . Richard Losh. Johnstown
and Huntingdon exhibitor and real
estate operator, also has theatres in Ohio.
Linda Lovelace reportedly walked out
on a new porno movie in production in the
Philippines . . . "The Journey of O" got
its initial film review here with Turbot Carrera
turning in a "not to be missed" report.
It is a screen version of the erotic classic
"The Story of O" . . . Blueboy (not Gainsborough's)
is another slick 96-page monthly
magazine published from Florida. Its
publisher's name is listed as M.B. Heefner.
Dale Evans and Roy Rogers continue active
leadership and interest in the American
Bible Society and its annual appeal for
financial support. Roy has just completed
his first movie in more than a score of
years.
Lowell Thomas, veteran filmmaker, was
honored in a special ceremony that highlighted
the recent second annual Samsonite
International Ski Film Festival.
Showing at area theatres are such features
as Alex deRenzy's "Pleasure Masters,"
"14 and Under," "Girls and the Love
Game," "Sex and the College Girl." "Benji,"
"A Clockwork Orange," "Deliverance,"
"Teenage Sex Kitten," "Sacred Knives of
Vengeance," "Bury Me an Angel," "101
Acts of Love," "Single Girls," "Hot Connections,"
"Hollywood Babylon," "Rollerball,"
"The Most Dangerous Man Alive"
(formerly "Hennessy") and John Holmes
in "I Want You!"
.
Beth Ann Thomas was homecoming
queen at Grove City High School where
she is in her senior year. She's the youngest
daughter of Frank Jay "Bud" and Helen
Thomas . . Victor Grauer showed some
of the experimental movies at the Scaife
Gallery Art Museum Theatre and at the
Pittsburgh Filmmakers October 24-25 . . .
Duquesne Light received another giant power
rate increase, this time a $7.5 million annual
package. The power agency won
again when a Commonwealth court dismissed
the hike suit against the firm for
the $28.8 million annual increase imposed
Civic Arena rock show
last January . . .
attendance record was broken with 15,500
admissions for the Doobie Brothers act.
Carnegie Cinema is continuing its successful
weekend midnight exhibitions of a
special feature movie, recently showing
"The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill"
has another black rock sex
show Tuesday (11) . . . The Nixon's stage
show December 8-13 is "Absurd Person
Harmony continued eluding
Singular" . . .
the Symphony after five weeks of the musicians'
strike, with hopes of rescheduling
some of the programs missed in this period.
The orchestra presented a concert for the
musicians' benefit in Soldiers & Sailors Hall
Ballet Theatre moved a program
into Syria Mosque with taped music.
Noise pollution regulations are proposed
by the Allegheny County Board of Health.
The program is years and years late.
Manos quad cinema at Logan Valley
Mall, Altoona, will be one of the most modern
in the Mideast. The four auditoriums
will occupy 14,174 sq. ft., in an expanded
502,000 sq. ft. in the mall.
Byron Janis, American pianist and
known to your correspondent for many
years, has produced a feature film on the
life of Frederic Chopin. This labor of love
took years to research and many places
to visit and film. This nostalgic movie was
photographed by his wife Maria Cooper
Janis, daughter of the late Gary Cooper.
The famed pianist's father was Sam Yanks,
old friend from whom we purchased boxing
equipments for years, who died several
years ago.
Cinemette's Cinema 22, Eastland, North
Hills and Village theatres got "Jaws" when
it was finally removed at Cinemette's Gateway.
Theatres hereabouts have been featuring
"Beyond the Door." "Mad Doctor of Blood
Island," "Pink Angels," "The Return of the
Pink Panther," "Three Days of the Condor,"
"The Happy Hooker," "Night of
Bloody Horror," "Suburban Wives," "Commuter
Husbands," "Cry Rape," "Girls for
Rent." "Moonlighting Mistress," "Cannibal
Girls," "Centerfold Girls," "Sugar Cookies."
and John Holmes in "Fulfillment" and
"Beyond Fulfillment."
"Tanya," a takeoff on the Patty Hearst
affair, played here at the Art Cinema some
weeks ago and coming up are three other
such adult features. "Abduction,"
"Snatched" and "Patty" . W.
Streiner of New American Films here says
that his "Cherry Jankowski" feature will
be in national distribution at an early date.
His newest local production, a Key Whole
release with a PG rating, "The Devil and
Sam Silverstein," is ready for the domestic
and foreign markets.
Mnrris "Doc" Rubin, veteran city exhibitor,
continues active at his Art Cinema
and he is looking extremely well these days.
His brother Gabe. who operated the Nixon
for many years, is retired and makes his
residence in the Sunshine State. John Glaus
books the Art Cinema.
E-6 BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

. . Bob
Movies on Baltimore TV
System to Cost 35* a Day
BALTIMORE—Under t h e headline
"Movies at Home—35 Cents a Day" an
article appeared in the Norwest Star recently
under Larry Singer's by-line.
Said Singer: "There's a new TV channel
in the Baltimore area that, with the flick
of a switch, transforms a living room into
a commercial-free movie theatre. And the
cost for these first-run, never-before-shownon-TV
motion pictures is a miniscule 35
cents a day.
Low Price,
New Films
"Now 35 cents a day may sound hard
to believe in this age of high-priced entertainment
but that's really what it costs.
Now, a first response to the low price is
probably going to be that the films are old
and lousy and 'who'd be interested in
watching the shows.' But none of that is
true. The movies are all of recent vintage,
top boxoffice attractions that, for the most
part, are still making second and third runs
in are movie theatres.
"Before going on with what must seem
like a commercial, here are some examples
of the films aired on this special TV channel
during the summer: 'The Sting,' 'Lenny,'
'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Harry & Tonto,"
'For Pete's Sake,' 'Sleeper,' 'Blume in
Love,' 'A Touch of Class,' 'Carnal Knowledge,'
'Mame.' 'Prisoner of Second Avenue,'
'The Last Detail,' 'American Graffiti,'
'Deliverance.' 'Blazing Saddles,' 'Jeremiah
Johnson'— and on its goes.
"And the beautiful thing about these
films, other than the cost, is that they are
unedited, uncensored. uninterrupted and
are repeated at staggered times on many
different nights. If you miss a favorite one
night, stick around. It will be back a few
nights
later.
PCC Is
Responsible
"This remarkable entertainment package
is being brought to the Baltimore area
by an organization known as the Premium
Cinema Club and to make the entire concept
as simple to understand as possible,
the PCC is Baltimore's first attempt at pay
TV.
"Now, if you are ready to buy, hold on
for some bad news. With this
big build-up,
there's still one major drawback to the
system as it stands today. Progress has
only come so far to Baltimore. The operation
works off a special antenna which
costs a lot of money to install and, for
financial reasons, the antenna is only
economical for large apartment houses and
other projects where many people can defray
the cost of installation.
"For a private home to receive the PCC
service, installation costs of erecting the
antenna could run upwards of $500 to several
thousand. There are many people in
the area that are receiving nightly films in
their living room, however, but right now
they are mostly living in high-rise apartment
houses. In the northwest, for instance,
(Continued on page E-8)
BALTIMORE
phil Glazer, head of Associated Pictures,
announces that he will be breaking
William Miskin's R-rated "Hot Times" in
Washington, D.C. area Wednesday (5). The
film will play in ten area houses. He also
comments that "Blazing Stewardesses,"
from Independent-International, is still pulling
substantial grosses in the territory. Another
tidbit from the Associated offices is
that the latest multiple in Norfolk and
Newsport News, Va., produced exceptionally
high grosses at seven drive-ins.
Roland Bruscup, president IATSE Local
181, reports on the activities of local members
. . . Bill Walsek, relief manager at the
Playhouse Theatre, a Schwaber-World-Fare
house, is attending the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County branch. He plays
on the volleyball team which is all female
except for him. Recently they played another
inter-school team (also at UofM)
which was composed, antithetically, of all
males except one woman. Bill's team won
two games September 29 . Bond,
operator. Paramount Theatre, retired October
17 after spending a quarter of a century
in the profession. He was a member
for 22 years of IATSE Local 181. Bob, 63,
also had worked for the Edmonson Village.
the Leader, Apollo and other Rome circuit
houses. He and his wife Charlotte have purchased
a trailer in which they intend to
tour the entire U.S.
NATO of Washington, D.C. conducted
a meeting in Alexandria, Va., October 22.
Baltimore exhibitors are up in arms about
a story in the Sun papers Sunday, October
19, which explained how a fire was set in
JF's Hippodrome Theatre Saturday. October
18. The story, in effect, told people
how to set fires and create panics in theatres,
according to observers here.
R.H. Gardner, film critic of the Sun,
writing in October 19's issue, states: "It has
been noted by one of his biographers that,
whereas young writers are always advised
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Holding the spectator's attention through
the generation of suspense is the aim of
most thrillers and to the degree that it
does this, 'Three Days of the Condor' can
be described as a successful spy-melodra-
The players of the Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra accepted a three-year contract,
averting a strike but leaving orchestra management
wondering how to pay the bill . . .
Gene Kelly, who has directed and performed
in "That's Entertainment, Too!",
will be feted by the Friars Club this month.
The same day Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is
host of a reception for the entertainer.
Kelly, who starred in 28 films for MGM,
shares the co-host duties for "That's Entertainment.
Too!" with Fred Astaire.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Baltimore writer
whose works have been made into motion
pictures, was in the news on two counts
October 12. First, the remains of Zelda.
his wife, and himself will be moved in November
to a Catholic cemetery in Rockville,
Md., that 35 years ago rejected the famous
author as unsuitable for burial there. Fitzgerald,
author of "The Great Gatsby,"
"Tender Is the Night" and "This Side of
Paradise," had wanted to be buried in St.
Mary's Cemetery, where his Rockville-born
father was interred in 1931. However, when
the author died in 1940 at age 44, his request
was denied by the Catholic Church
on grounds that he was not a practicing
Catholic and that his books were not the
kind of reading material that found favor
with church officials. Therefore, his body
was buried in an inconspicuous grave in the
Rockville Cemetery, also called the Old
Union Cemtery, across the road from St.
Mary's. Zelda Fitzgerald, who died in a
North Carolina sanitarium, was buried next
to her husband in 1948. In the second item,
it was learned Sara Murphy, widow of Gerald
Murphy and the model for Nicole in
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Tender is the Night,"
died October 10 in the Arlington (Va.) Hospital.
She was 91 years old and had lived
in McLean, Va.
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WASHINGTON
1*his town is jogging into fall film activity.
It now boasts of supporting 121 hardtop
theatres along with ten airers, which
represent 199 celluloid screens. A recent
survey of theatres called the city "a town
of movie maniacs." An example of cinemania
was that of a near-sellout of a midnight
showing of '"Coming Soon," consisting
of previews of 13 porno films spliced together.
The Star's Charles McCollum wrote:
Many will find Ken Russell's new movie.
'Lisztomania.' extremely hard to take, but
others will find it exhilarating, intriguing
and entrancing." The Post's Gary Arnold
said of Russell's film, which played the
K-B Janus 1 and K-B Cerberus 2, "It opens
on a note of lewd slapstick and goes downhill
from there."
Of trendy significance are the releases of
motion pictures of moviemaking in Hollywood.
Critic Donia Mills of The Star points
AFI Theatre Slates Series
Of 'New American' Shorts
WASHINGTON, D.
C—The American
Film Institute Theatre in the Kennedy Center
has continued its ongoing exploration of
independent American cinema with two outstanding
programs: the world premiere
Thursday, October 30, of Martha Coolidge's
new feature "Not a Pretty Picture" and a
program of new short films slated Thursday
(6).
Martha Coolidge was at the theatre to
introduce and discuss her film which is a
dramatic reconstruction of the events surrounding
her rape while at school in the
early 1960s and the subsequent effect on
her. "Not a Pretty Picture" was described
as a candid, often funny and moving film
that intercuts between past and present, between
fiction and reality, in its portrayal of
how people are trapped into role-playing
and how this shapes their lives.
Ms. Coolidge's previous work includes
"Old-Fashioned Woman." "David Off and
On" and "More Than a School."
Thursday (6) the AFI Theatre will present
a program entitled "New American
Directions" comprising five new short films.
They will include "Screentest," a surrealistic,
fragmented portrait of transvestite actors
by Frank Mouris (whose earlier short
"Frankfilm" won an Oscar); "Euphoria,"
an animated fantasy by Vincent Collins:
"Leroy the Magician," a portrait of a street
hustler in the Philadelphia ghetto, by Philip
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up MGM's "Hearts of the West" as a Tinseltown
spoof and "The Wild Party" on the
level of "lavatory graffiti." Among other
Hollywood-themed films on the horizon.
Mills lists Universal's "Gable and Lombard."
described by director Sidney J. Furie
as "a character study about two persons
trapped in a morality town"; Mike Nichol's
"Bogart Slept Here"; Elia Kazan's "The
Last Tycoon" for Paramount release, and
the independent X-rated "Inserts" and "The
First Nudie Musical." Mills even predicts
what the next super filmmakers' trend will
be—the TV industry—based on Martin
Ritt's "The Front," and Sidney Lumet's
"Network."
Fritz Goldschmidt, Avco Embassy branch
manager, screened for area exhibitors "Driver's
Seat" and "Jury of One" at the Wheaton
Plaza Three Theatre October 24. The Sichelman-Huron
theatre is located in the
Wheaton Regional Shopping Center. Wheaton.
Md.
Parmet; "Trains." a meticulous exploration
of railroads, by Caleb Deschanel (on a grant
from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting);
"With Enough Bananas" by Philip
Makanna—a spoof of Hollywood cliches
re-enacted by two gorillas. All these films
were funded by AFI in association with the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Two Film Productions
To Use Georgia Sites
ATLANTA. GA.—Two new films are
beginning production in the state in November.
Gov. George Busbee said that "assistance
and cooperation from state and local governments
and the characteristically warm,
summerlike weather" has enabled two new
productions to start. The films are "Bernice
Bobs Her Hair," from an F. Scott Fitzgerald
story by the same title, and "Squirm,"
a
science-fiction thriller.
Both films will be produced by New York
companies who are acquainted with Georgia's
film services through the Department
of Community Development.
"When they called and gave us their
requirements, we took them to the coast
and they both fell in love with the Savannah
area," said Ed Spivia, director of the public
relations and advertising office of the department.
A 1919 film set in the Midwest, "Bernice"
is slated for airing on public TV next year
and will be filmed entirely in Savannah,
where there is an abundance of the "simple
Victorian architecture" needed for the
script. Starring roles have been assigned to
Shelley Duvall and Veronica Cartwright.
Joan Silver will direct.
The nearby seacost community of Port
Wentworth will be the primary site for
the $400,000 adventure thriller "Squirm."
Written and directed by Jeff Lieberman,
the film will be produced by Lansbury/
Beruh Productions of New York.
Movies on Baltimore TV
Systems to Cost 35? a Day
(Continued from page E-7)
the service is available at Park Towers East
and West, the Imperial, Balmoral and One
Slade. It is expected soon in the Five. Seven
and Eleven Slade buildings.
"Be patient, though. According to Gerald
Kalb, president of the movie club, plans
are under way to bring the signal to various
large garden complexes in the area. He
said that so long as enough units are connected
for an antenna to be placed on the
roof and an acceptable hook-up can be
economically relayed to the individual
units, the system could be placed in Carriage
Hill, Pickwick, Twin Lakes, etc.
"How the system works is rather simple.
The nightly film is transmitted from a
small broadcast studio in downtown Baltimore.
The entire operation from this side
of it is pre-programed and mechanically
timed. The films are actually videotape and
are played on a sophisticated videotape
playback machine that is mechanically
programed to run for the length of two
complete double features each night. Once
the machine is turned on at 5:30 p.m. the
tapes begin and end automatically until the
end of the showings about 2 a.m.
"The super high frequency signal is sent
out to the antenna on the roof of whatever
building has bought the PCC service. This
signal is from a different part of the electromagnetic
spectrum than either of the commercial
VHA or UHF signals—and that's
the cause of the cost of erecting a special
antenna.
"From here the signal is relayed to the
TV set through the same connection as the
commerical signal, except that a special
electronic device is needed on the set to
capture the signal and put it on the air. In
Baltimore, the signal is structured to be
viewed on Channel 3.
"Now with all of that, there is one safeguard
to prevent children and babysitters
from watching controversial films. A key
is provided that will lock the electronic
box and not allow Channel 3 to pick up
the signal. Other than that, there's nothing
else to adjust.
"The two men who are running PCC in
Baltimore are experienced in the pay TV
operation.
"Kalb handled the marketing for this
same setup in New York and Washington,
D.C., and Dick Vega is the engineer who
built both systems. They both see a great
future in the Baltimore market—and at 35
cents a day. who's going to argue with
them?"
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Tent 25 Tourney Adds
$8,000 for Scholars
By RALPH KAMINSKY
HOLLYWOOD—Upward of $8,000 was
added to the Variety Club of Southern
California Tent 25 scholarship fund by 205
golfers who competed October 21 in the
fourth annual William H. Thedford memorial
golf tournament at the California
Country Club in Whittier.
Money raised by the tournaments each
year goes into scholarships for members
of Variety Boys Club sponsored by Tent
25. The record turnout of golfers was augmented
by other Variety Club members
to bring the annual after-tournament banquet
attendance to 280.
Awards were won by Richard Grafman
for low gross score: Ralph Garay, Leo
Sweeto and Bob Singer, in a three-way tie
for second low gross; Monte Wenner, low
net; Randy Slaughter and Dan Steinman
tied for second low net; Ed Lieberman who
hit his ball closest to the pin: Brian Kennedy,
hit the longest drive; Don Gill in, the
best dressed golfer, and Bill Ward who shot
a 150 score to be acclaimed the duffer of
the tournament.
Charles Alicoate. past chief barker of
New York Tent 35, and retired editor of
the now defunct Film Daily, was a surprise
competitor in the tournament, traveling
from Phoenix, Ariz., for the event. He shot
a sizzling 82, just slightly over his age of
79 years.
Other out-of-town golfers were Sam
Ortinger, Pacific International Theatres.
Medford, Ore.; Bob Hazard, Sterline Recreation,
Bellevue, Wash.; James Peirson.
United Artists Theatres, San Francisco:
Jack Gorman, Dallas, and Frank E. Fitzsimmons.
general president of the Teamsters
Union. Washington. D. C.
Gene Cofsky and Sandy Wilk served as
co-chairmen for the tournament and dinner,
heading a committee consisting of Charles
Broska. Ed Budd, Ron Baumgarten. Steve
Caplan, Louis Diaz, Bill DiSalvo. Duke
Douglyn. Nat D. Fellman, Jules Gerelick,
Dick Graff, Dick Grafman. Don Gillin.
Arthur Green. Bill Katzky. Bernie Korban.
Jon Keener, Jules Landfield, Al Lapidus.
Pete Latsis, Stan Lefcourt, Tom Ludeman.
Andy Maree. Bill Mitchell, Ron Naslund.
Jules Needelman. Bruce Poynter. Jude
Poynter, Ralph Portner. Irwin Promiselx.
Herman Ripps, Mike Rosenberg. Gene
Shefrin. Jack Sheriff, Bob Shapiro, Neal
Salisian, Mike Sheehan, Eli Sverdloff. Don
Torodor, Les White and Ed Toppel.
Actress Leslie Parrish was queen of the
tournament and actress Lindsay Bloom
represented the tournament theme.
Albuquerque Managerial Changes
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.—Frank Banning
now is managing the Cinema East twin
theatres for Commonwealth circuit, succeeding
Arvid Peterson. Joyce Stout now
manages the Eastdale for Commonwealth.
"All the President's Men" is currently
shooting at locations around Los Angeles.
MIXING IT UP—John Mix, 15-
year-old grandson of famous cowboy
star Tom Mix, strikes a gunfighter
pose with life-size standee of actor
Jeff Bridges at the Avco Cinema Center
where Bridges' film (MGM)
"Hearts of the West" is showing.
Young Mix is studying drama and
upon graduation from high school
hopes to follow in his grandfather's
footsteps.
Corwin-Meiropoliian
Writing Contest Set
SANTA BARBARA. CALIF.—The second
annual series of Sherrill C. Corwin-
Metropolitan Theatres writing awards, contributed
by the Los Angeles motion picture
industry leader, has been announced by the
University of California. Santa Barbara.
The awards will be announced in June 1976.
The competition will be administered by
the department of dramatic arts with Dr.
Robert Potter, associate professor of dramatic
arts, adviser for the awards. The
competition is open to all undergraduate or
graduate students at UC Santa Barbara, who
arc registered for the 1975-76 academic
year.
Three categories of creative writing are
covered by the awards, the prizes being
$500 for the best original screenplay. $500
for the best original stage play and $250
lor the best original teleplay. Entries will
be accepted starting Jan. 1, 1976, with a
March 31 deadline. The judges' panel for
finalists will include a drama critic and
representatives of the dramatic arts department
and Metropolitan Theatres.
The previous competition produced one
winner, Carol Sorgenfrei, a graduate student,
whose stage play. "Medea: A Noh
Cycle Based on the Greek Myth." also won
the American College Theatre Festival
Playwriting Award.
The donor of the awards is chairman of
the board of Los Angeles-based Metropolitan
Theatres Corp.
Loren Eigenberg Is
NMTA President
\l BUQUERQUE— Loren Eigenberg of
Raton, who heads a small circuit of theatres
in northeastern New Mexico, was named
new president of the New Mexico Theatre
\ss'n at its 29th annual convention in Albuquerque
October 21-22.
Eigenberg, elected for a one-year term,
succeeds Phil Blakcy in the post. Blakey.
Albuquerque district manager for Commonwealth
Theatres, was selected to be chairman
of the board.
Eigenberg heads the Hubbard and Murphy
circuit of seven theatres in Raton and
Clayton. N. M.. and Alamosa, Colo.
jr..
Named vice-president was Doug Lightner
Carlsbad Commonwealth manager. Secretary-treasurer
is Larry Allen. Allen Theatres,
Farmington.
Named to the board of directors were:
Lou Avolio. Commonwealth Albuquerque
city manager; Ross Caccavale. Santa Fe.
Commonwealth city manager; Bert English.
Hobbs. Commonwealth district manager;
Ralph Lindell, Santa Fe, independent; Paul
Gay. Albuquerque city manager. Video
Theatres; Boyd Scott, Farmington, general
manager Allen Theatres; O. F. Wilhelm.
Las Cruces. city manager Video, and Lester
Dollison, Santa Fe, Dollison Theatres.
LA Okays Modified Model
Of Eprad's Simple Sword
LOS ANGELES—A model of the
Eprad
Simple Sword film transport system modified
to meet Los Angeles requirements has
been approved by that city for sales to theatre
operators, according to Bill Petty. Eprad
vice-president.
Petty pointed out that the Simple Sword
is a forward running-only film transport,
not to be compared with Eprad's totally
automated forward/ reverse Sword systems.
The Simple Sword handles three hours of
film material easily, using 40 inch reels.
Including projector, lamphouse, and other
parts, the Simple Sword requires less than
10 square feet of floor space in booths with
as little as six feet ceiling height.
The modified model for Los Angeles,
No. 50000 LA, will sell for the same price
as the standard Simple Sword. Petty said its
approval by Los Angeles will give theatre
operations in that area the opportunity to
utilize one of Eprad's most successful products.
Arnold Lavagetto Earns
Tent 32's Heart Award
SAN FRANCISCO— Arnold Lavagetto.
film
booker-buyer for Roy Cooper Theatre
Co.. San Francisco, was awarded Variety
Club's Tent 32's annual Heart Award.
The presentation was made by chief barker
Al Camillo at Tent 32's annual golf
tournament.
Past recipients of the Heart Award were
Ben Bonapart. Bill Kelly. Jack Valle. and
Pete Vigna. Lavagetto was formerly film
booker for general Theatrical Co.
BOXOFTICE :: November 3, 1975 W-l

Hollywood
piLM PRODUCER Jerry Fairbanks has
been nominated for re-election as president
of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Others nominated are Jack Foreman,
first vice-president; Mel Femmer, second
vice-president; Phil Levine. third vicepresident,
and Robert Boland, treasurer.
Named as honorary directors are Hubert
Boisvert, Vernon Farquhar. Lester Kelley,
C. E. Toberman and T. Harwood Young.
*
Cinematographer Stanley Cortez has
been named chairman of the second annual
American Society of Cinematographer's
college film awards in May. Cortez will
name an awards committee after the next
ASC board of governors meeting in November.
*
Appointment of Bodie Chandler as director
of music for American International
has been announced by Paul Picard, vicepresident
in charge of production. The
appointment signals AIP"s move to expand
its soundtrack album, record production
and music publishing potential. Chandler
will work with Barry DeVorzon, musical
consultant for AIP. Chandler is a composer
and record producer and has been associated
with Warner Bros. Music and Screen-
Gems-Columbia Music.
•
The Entertainment Industries Charities
fund drive is lagging behind results for the
same period last year, with collections hitting
$78,979 in the first five weeks compared
to $104,920 last year, according to
John J. McMahon, campaign chairman.
•
Henry Mancini checked into Universal
Studios October 23 to begin scoring "W.
C. Fields and Me" for which he composed
the original music.
•
"The Last Hard Man," a Belasco-Thacher-Selzer
production for 20th Century-Fox
and starring Charlton Heston, James Coburn
and Barbara Hershey. began shooting
near Tucson October 27.
•
Principal photography began October 22
in Terrell, Tex., on the George Litto production
"Drive In," produced by Tamara
Asseyev and Alex Rose, with Rod Amateau
directing from his and Bob Peete's screenplay.
Litto is executive producer.
•
Rick Thiriot, vice-president of Doty-
Dayton Productions, left October 28 for
New York City, and Boston, Mass., to consider
merchandising books on the company's
latest film, 'Against a Crooked Sky."
•
Principal photography was completed
October 15 on the Melvin Frank production
of "The Duchess and the Dirtwater
Fox," a 20th Century-Fox release starring
George Segal and Goldie Hawn.
•
Milo Forman's "One Flew over the
Cuckoo's Nest," starring Jack Nicholson in
Happenings
the Fantasy Films presentation for United
Artists release, will be the final film to
screen at the 11th annual Chicago International
Film Festival, showing Thursday
(20) at the Granada Theatre.
•
Leonard J. Goldberg, president, and
Harold Wiesenthal, sales vice-president, of
A. Stirling Gold, Ltd., have come here
from New York for pre-release conferences
on "Goodbye, Norma Jean."
•
Sondra Locke has been signed by producer
Robert Daley to co-star as Clint Eastwod's
love-life in "Outlaw— Josey Wales,"
a Malpaso Production for Warner Bros,
currently filming here on location. Phil
Kaufman is directing the post-Civil War
adventure drama from his own screenplay,
based on the novel "Gone to Texas"
by Forrest Carter.
*
Four Star International has named two
of its executives to the board of directors.
They are Joseph J. Doyle, vice-president
of operations, and David T. LaFollette,
vice-president of international distribution
and sales.
•
Universal's "The Blarney Cock" began
filming in Cuernavaca, Mexico, October
13 with scenes shot at the Vista Hermosa,
a 16th century sugar mill built by Cortez.
•
Linda Carwin has been named story
editor of Avco Embassy Pictures, Milton
Goldstein, vice-president, announced.
•
A group of writers signed to write for
the 20th annual Thalians dinner which this
year will honor Debbie Reynolds includes
Fred Fox, Sean Jacobs, Mark Massari,
Jerry Meyer, Jim Mulligan, Louis Quinn
and Stanley Ralph Ross. Jack Lloyd will
write special material for the 20th consecutive
year.
•
Director William Wyler has been named
to be the fourth recipient of the life achievement
award made annually by the American
Film Institute.
•
"The Loves and Times of Scaramouche,"
an Avco Embassy Pictures release, has completed
principal photography after three
months of shooting in Italy and Yugoslavia.
Guy E. Merritt Dies;
Warner Bros. Art Director
LOS ANGELES—Guy Edward Merritt,
49, died October 20 at the Encino Hospital
after a heart attack at his home in Sherman
Oaks.
A native of Tennessee, Merritt had operated
his own creative ad agency for many
years before joining Warner Bros, in 1971
as art director for the advertising and
publicity department.
He is survived by his wife Jan and two
children, a daughter and son.
Mitchells, Employees Freed;
Court Hearing Nov. 12
SANTA ANA, CALIF.—The Mitchell
brothers and four Santa Ana Theatre employees
were released on their own recognizance
here October 22. A preliminary hearing
was set for Wednesday (12) in Municipal
Court, Central Orange County District.
The six were charged with conspiracy to
display harmful matter to minors and contributing
to the delinquency of a minor, a
felony, after the Santa Ana vice squad discovered
two juvenile boys had gained admission
to the hardcore X-rated film
"Sodom and Gomorrah—The Last Seven
Days," playing at the Mitchell Bros.' Santa
Ana Theatre.
Wednesday, October 22, Municipal Court
Judge Edward L. Laird rescinded $70,000
in bail and released James and Artie Mitchell,
owners of the theatre; Charles Benton,
district manager; John Hayes, theatre manager;
Joan Darcy, cashier, and Nettie Navs,
concessionaire.
A print of "Sodom and Gomorrah" also
was confiscated.
Theatre Trade Directory Is
Available in Far West
HOLLYWOOD—A Theatre Trade Directory,
covering movie houses and allied
services with listing for the Los Angeles
film exchange area, Arizona, Nevada and
Hawaii, has made its debut in the Los
Angeles area.
The directory is edited and published by
Helen Laughlin with the sponsorship of the
Southern California Theatres Coordinating
Committee of NATO, the National Ass'n of
Concessionaires and the Theatre Equipment
Ass'n.
The directory fills the gap left when the
traditional annual listing published for 45
years by industry veteran Lew Lindley was
discontinued after Lindley sold his Acorn
Press and retired.
The directory covers all facets of the
motion picture theatre industry and includes
listings of theatres, film exchanges and distributors,
booking agencies, concessionaires,
equipment, studios, unions and guilds.
ad agencies, art and photo services and
other related businesses.
Ms. Laughlin said a second edition is
planned for the spring of 1976 after which
the directory will be updated annually.
Copies for $1.50 may be obtained by writing
to Theatre Trade Directory, 801 South
Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90005.
Unprecedented Rating Won
By Jerry Lewis Telethon
HOLLYWOOD—The 1975 Jerry Lewis
Labor Day telethon to benefit the Muscular
Dystrophy Ass'n was the best-watched TV
show in September and the best-watched
telethon ever, according to A. C. Nielsen
Co. ratings just released.
Nielsen reported an unduplicated audience
rating of 47.3, which represents a total
household audience of 32,920,000, the largest
audience for any show aired during the
September rating period.
W-2 BOXOFF1CE November 3. 1975

Spanish Cinemas Flourish
And Flounder in Tucson
By GIB CLARK
TUCSON—This city holds the distinction
of being the oldest continuously populated
city in the U.S. and the Spanish language,
from Tucson's earliest territorial days to
the present time, has been a contiguous
part of its culture. And always there has
been Spanish-language theatre here, from
early day throbbing guitars expressing
Mexican moods through Mexican music,
songs and dance under starlit desert skies
to 1975's modern drive-ins and hardtops
showing Mexican films.
Spanish-language theatre in Tucson has
been perpetuated through Saints Days'
fiestas, vaudeville, legitimate theatre, silent
movies made in Spain and the "talkies."
Despite handicaps resulting from the advent
of TV and the economy, Spanish-language
films have held on from the earliest days
of the venerable Carmen Theatre on South
Meyer Avenue, which also booked Spanishlanguage
vaudeville and stage presentations.
Then, the Royal Theatre was built two
blocks from the Carmen, forcing the latter
to close. But in turn the Royal was dethroned
five years later due to financial
woes. At that time, the Lyric Theatre on
West Congress Street was emphasizing
Spanish vaudeville and in the 1930s secured
some silent movies from Spain.
It was in 1929 that the full impact of
Spanish-language films hit Tucson, when the
Plaza Theatre glittered at 132 West Congress,
attracting mobs of Mexicans to see
"Cruz Diablo," Mexico's model of Flash
Gordon. In the balcony sentimental Mexicans
doubled in courting.
Nick Diamos leased the Plaza from the
original owner, who held it for only a short
time. Diamos is a legend in Tucson and
southern Arizona entertainment circles; he
built the now-closed downtown Fox Tucson
Theatre and the Lyric and operated theatres
in Phoenix, Bisbee, Nogales and Douglas.
Through the ensuing years, Rafael Calderon,
touring Mexican artist who played
the Plaza after 1932, around 1933 provided
films produced by Azteca Film Agency,
from Spain, Argentina and Mexico.
Azteca continues today as one of three
major Spanish-language film sources along
with Clasa Mohne and Columbia, the latter's
featured actor being famed Mexican
comedian Cantinflas, "the Bob Hope of
Mexico."
But Spanish-language films, even from
Spain, were scarce and Diamos concentrated
on American-made Spanish movies. Vaudeville
was vanishing and around 1948 the
Plaza policy became 100 per cent Spanishlanguage
films. "We played to full houses,"
reminisced Diamos' son George Nick Diamos,
"with as many as 100,000 admissions
a year."
Doomsday for the Plaza came in 1969
when the huge Community Center complex
site enveloped the theatre. In May of
that year, a "Despedida" (farewell party)
was held and a short while after the redtiled
Plaza roof came tumbling down.
TUCSON
Ctarting a third exclusive week at Plitt's
Coronado hardtop is "Brother. Can
. .
You Spare A Dime?" . Opening October
29 was the exclusive engagement of "Mahogany."
starring Diana Ross. Billy Dee
Williams, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Anthony
Perkins, Nina Foch, Beah Richards and
Marisa Mell.
Held over at the Catalina roofover is
"Let's Do It Again." At the Cine El Dorado
a third smash week holdover of "A Boy
and His Dog" began October 26. Also at
El Dorado duo, the second week of "Three
Days of the Condor" began.
Starters and Enders: Starting at 7:35 p.m.
October 26 was the screening of "Lucky
Pierre," starring Pierre Richard and Jane
Birkin, at Showcase Cinemas 1 and 2. And
at the Miracle Drive-In patrons were exhorted
through advertising to see "The Exorcist"
before it was taken out of release.
When does the ridiculous really surpass
the sublime? One needn't look much further
than a totally ridiculous law in South
Carolina affecting the movie industry. An
outstandingly excellent film such as "Give
'Em Hell.
Harry!" has been tagged with an
X rating in that state simply because it
lacked an MPAA guideline. The action is
in line with each state's right to make its
own laws. In the case of South Carolina
the law specifies that any film without an
MPAA rating is automatically given an X
rating.
"Gone With the Wind" is back by popular
demand at Mann's Buena Vista 1.
Wonder if "Jaws" which outgrossed
•GWTW" will be as perennially popular?
Nevertheless, Spanish-language films live
on in modern-day Tucson's ozoners and
walk-ins. In the 1950s the Cactus Corp.
began showing Spanish-language films at
its Fiesta Drive-In but, when the I- 10 freeway
closed the Fiesta, CC's Apache Drive-
In occasionally screened Spanish films. Last
November CC's Rodeo airer became a
Spanish-language screen.
full-time
Says Ewart Edwards, supervisor for
Cactus: "We felt there was room for one
drive-in in town going thoroughly Spanish.
Business is a lot like with English-language
pictures—with popular stars you do a good
business."
In 1972 the glamorous old Paramount
Theatre on upper East Congress downtown
became the Cine Plaza, showing Mexican
films, but did not attract the Latinos as
much as had been expected. Thus, it became
an "adult" theatre.
The former Tucson Music Center, 330
South Scott Ave. downtown, long the home
of the world-famed Tucson Boys Chorus,
in 1969 was leased by Robert Lippert ot
In Murray Sinclair's column in the Arizona
Daily Star recently, he noted Johnny
Weissmuller's advice to succeeding Tarzans:
"I tell them," said Johnny, "the main
thing is not to let go of the vine."
Short takes from Old Tucson: "The
Mighty Mick"—Mickey Rooney-—is to star
in
a forthcoming videotaping here of a TV
series in which Rooney plays the mayor
. . . Replacing
. . .
of a brawling western town. According to
Leon Mirell, a producer with Old Tucson,
talks are underway with 20th Century-Fox
and Rooney regarding the filming
Fred Graham at the state's motion
picture office in Phoenix is Jeff Sneller, a
former actor and production assistant on
numerous movies made in Tucson during
mid-'60s One down, but lots more to
go. Tucson drops one to Durango, Colo.,
losing pre-scheduled "The Great Scout and
Cat-House Thursday" starring Lee Marvin.
Producer Jules Buck and director Daryl
Duke later decided on Durango ... No
"saloon brawl" at OT in the O'Keefe Ale
TV commercial. Canadian censors nixed
the scene. As beer, it might be "wild" at
times, but there's no violence about beer
from Canada. Bob Schulz Production Limited,
Toronto, produced the commercial
William Marshall was screenwriting
"The Bird Cage"—the story of the legendary
Belle Starr and The Bird Cage Theatre
in old Tombstone—in Willcox, Ariz. He
enjoyed a birthday celebration and reunion
with wife Ginger Rogers who flew from
her White House appearance at the state
dinner with President Gerald Ford and
Japan's Emperor Hirohito. Another western
after "The Bird Cage," according to Marshall,
will shine with a dazzling cast comprised
of Ms. Rogers, Joan Crawford, Barbara
Stanwyck, Henry Fonda and Joel Mc-
Crea. Marshall managed to tear himself
away from his typewriter long enough to
catch the thrilling Davis Cup challenge elimination
matches in Tucson during mid-October
between the U.S. and Venezuela.
the Oregon-California Theatre Co. and renamed
Cine Azteca, with the purpose of
establishing a Spanish-language theatre and
Mexican Culture Center. Plans did not materialize.
Salvadore and Frances Galvan bought
the Cine Azteca and continue to operate
it as a Spanish-language theatre, although
patronage leaves much to be desired. A recent
weeknight found 25 patrons in the
929-seat house for the first show.
While disappointed by the recent attendance
drop at Cine Azteca, Galvan believes
a future exists for Spanish-language
films in Tucson. "But it takes a lot of hard
work," he declares.
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LOS ANGELES
peeper," a Robert Chartoff-Irwin Winkler
production for 20th Century-Fox starring
Michael Caine and Natalie Wood, will
open Wednesday (5) at selected theatres in
Los Angeles.
Gus Jekel, chairman of the board of
FilmFair, Inc., has been named judging
chairman for the 16th annual International
Broadcasting Awards. He will name chairmen
for 25 creative screening panels around
the world to select finalists in 1 2 categories
of competition.
Rocco Viglielta,
American International's
director of non-theatrical, TV and foreign
theatrical services, attended the MIFED
Film Festival in Milan. Following the sessions
in Milan. Viglietta went to London
and Dublin to meet with releasing organizations.
Director Claude Chabrol's "Just Before
Nightfall," a Libra Films release of a
Franco-Italian co-production, has opened
at Laemmle's Los Feliz Theatre.
"Aaron Loves Angela," starring Kevin
Hooks and Irene Cara, will be a Christmas
release from Columbia. The film features
original music and songs composed and
performed by Jose Feliciano who makes his
film debut as a Greenwich Village nightclub
entertainer.
Two-time Academy Award winner Erich
Korngold's opera "Die Tote Stadt" will be
presented by the New York City Opera
at the Music Center Friday (28) and December
7. Korngold, who died in 1957,
turned to composing "serious" music including
a symphonic suite, a symphony and
operas after leaving a sucessful career in
Hollywood as a composer for motion pictures.
Max Reinhardt brought him to Hollywood
from Vienna when he was 37 years
old to score "A Midsummer Night's
Dream." Among films scored by Korngold
were "Captain Blood," "The Sea Hawk."
"Of Human Bondage," "Kings Row" and
"Juarez." His first work was performed in
Vienna when he was 11, and his first opera
was sung in Munich when he was 19.
New World Pictures' "Crazy Mama"
opens at 45 theatres in the greater Los
Angeles area Wednesday (5). The 1950s
action-comedy stars Cloris Leachman,
Academy Award-winning actress, in her
first starring role in a feature film.
Cinema Arts has acquired U. S. rights to
Sylvia Kristel's film "Julia." which was
filmed by Lisa Films in Bavaria and Italy.
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Businessmen and civic leaders in Westwood
are pushing a plan which would create
a "theatre shuttle" in which two minibuses
would be used weekends between 6:30
p.m. and 1:30 a.m. to carry moviegoers
from a parking lot to the theatre area. The
hope is that the Rapid Transit District will
approve the plan to ease weekend parking
problems. If approved by the RTD. the
buses would b.g n rurn'Pg Fr day (21) on
a three-month trial, with bus fares set at
10 cents. The cost of the trial run is estimated
at $8,300.
Tony Ford, head of the William Morris
creative services department in New York
for the past eight years, has moved to the
Beverly Hills offices of the agency where
he will be in charge of the TV literary area
and will supervise project development.
Bill Sargent's TheatroVision, gearing for
an expanded production program, has retained
Rogers & Cowan to direct worldwide
public relations for the firm and its "Give
Em Hell. Harry!" film.
Paramount has acquired distribution of
"The First Nudie Musical." described as a
satire of porno picture-making. Bruce Kimmel
wrote th; screenplay, music and lyrics
and co-directed with Mark Haggard. Jack
Reeves produced and Stuart W. Phelps and
Peter S. Brown were executive producers.
The film stars Stephen Nathan. Cindy Williams
and Bruce Kimmel.
'Adoption' Premiere Oct. 24
At San Francisco Festival
SAN FRANCISCO—The American premiere
of "The Adoption," a Hungarian
film which won the grand prize at this
year's Berlin Film Festival, took place at
the San Francisco International Film Festival
October 24 at 7 p.m.
The film was directed by Marta Meszaros,
who is married to film director Miklos
Jancso, and it is a psychological drama
concerning two women—a widow and an
adolescent—who are trying to break through
the dead ends in their lives.
Praised as an ideal film for this International
Year of Women, "The Adoption"
replaces the previously announced "Echoes
of a Summer," originally scheduled for this
date and time, which could not be shown
in the festival program.
Betty Jean Phillips Rites
SAN FRANCISCO—Funeral services
were recently conducted in Atlanta for the
sister of Dottie Sutherland Collins, secretary
to United Artists branch manager Morton
Dyksterhuis. Mrs. Collins' sister Betty
Jean Phillips was buried in Westview Cemetery,
Atlanta. She is survived, in addition
to Mrs. Collins, by four brothers, two sisters,
her mother and brother-in-law A.J.
Collins, head buyer for Westland Theatres
here.
Julia Phillips will direct "Fear of Flying,"
based t>n
the Erica Jong best-seller.
'Mahogany' Polishes
A Solid 675 for LA
LOS ANGELES— "Mahogany" gave a
polished performance rating a solid 675 for
the second week at three theatres. "Let's Do
It Again" did it again for the second stand
arousing 400 for four theatres. "Three Days
of the Condor" slipped stealthily past the
355 mark for the fourth round at three theatres.
(Average Is 100)
Avco Center 1—Hearts of the West (UA),
2nd wk 150
Avco Center 3—Royal Flash (20th-Fox), 3rd wk. .. 65
Cinerama Dome Hollerball (UA), 10th wk 95
Four theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 2nd wk. 400
Fox WUshire—Lisztomania (WB), 2nd wk 50
Hollywood Pussycat Naked Came the Dead
(SR) 175
National—Dog Day Aitemoon (WB), 3rd wk 350
Plaza—A Pain in the A - - (SR), 3rd wk 110
Regent— That's the Way of the World (UA),
2nd wk 75
Three theatres Three Days of the Condor
(Para), 4th wk 355
Three theatres Mahogany (Para), 2nd wk 675
Three theatres Rooster Cogburn (Univ),
2nd wk 240
UA Westwood—The Rocky Horror Picture
Show
(20th-Fox), 5th wk 145
'Condor' Debuts Strong,
Attracts 300 for Denver
DENVER—"Three Days of the Condor"
lured 300 for the second week at Cherry
Creek. "Let's Do It Again" played to packed
houses opening with 275 at three theatres.
"Hearts of the West" debuted with a
robust 250 at the Continental. "Mahogany"
bowed solidly, too. chalking up 210 at the
Centre.
Aladdin Lisztomiania (WB) 80
Centre Mahogany (Para) 210
Century 21—Rooster Cogburn (Univ), 2nd wk. 180
Cherry Creek Three Days of the Condor (Para),
2nd wk ...300
Continental—Hearts of the West (MGM) 250
Cooper—Jaws (Univ), 19th wk 190
Denver—Coonskin (SR), 2nd wk 75
Eight theatres—The Best of Walt Disney's
True-life Adventures (BV) _ 150
Five theatres—Hard Times (Col), 3rd wk 80
Three theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 275
Two theatres Give 'Em Hell. Harryl
(TheatroVision), 5th wk 100
10 Women Chosen for 2nd
AFT Directing Workshop
BEVERLY HILLS -- Ten
professional
women have been chosen for the secondyear
Directing Workshop for Women program
at the American Film Insitute, it
was announced by Martin Manulis, director
of AFI-West. Funded by a grant of
$100,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation
and a $10,000 donation from Ms. Julia
Phillips, Academy Award-winning producer
of "The Sting" and a member of the 194-
775 directing workshop, the program is
being held at the AFI's Center for Advanced
Film Studies in Beverly Hills. Mrs. Anna
Bmg Arnold also has contributed to the
program.
Participants in the 1975-76 Workshop
include actresses Anne Bancroft, Dyan
Cannon and Trish Van Devere; writers
Carol Eastman, Judith Rascoe and Lynn
Roth; lyricist Marilyn Bergman: assistant director
Michele Futrell; script supervisor
Randa Haines, and producer Joan Keller.
In addition, five alternates were chosen.
The operating budget for the workshop
has been tripled over the pilot year, which
will permit purchase of additional video
camera and editing equipment.
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SF Festival's Gala Debut
Of 'Hearts' Is Sell-Out
SAN FRANCISCO—The Annual San
Francisco International Film Festival was
kicked off by one of the most delightful
opening nights in its 19-year history Oc-
premiered MGM's "Hearts
tober 15 when it
of the West" for an enthusiastic sell-out
black-tie audience.
Stars and star-gazers alike arrived at the
Palace of Fine Arts amid the gala fanfare
of limousines, klieg lights, and TV coverage
and mingled in the newly decorated lobby.
The champagne concession was served by
the Delancey Street Foundation.
Roger Moore was master of ceremonies
for the pre-film celebrity introductions,
spotlighting in the audience Howard Zieff.
Tony Bill, Rob Thompson. Jeff Bridges.
Joseph Mankiewicz. Jack Lemmon. Stephen
Spielberg, John Korty. Stacy Reach. Quinn
Martin, Michael Douglas. Brenda Vaccaro.
Milos Forman and Soviet director Sergei
Solovjov.
Mayor Joseph Alioto presented a special
St. Francis of Assisi Award to Francis Ford
Coppola as "the best thing that's happened
to San Francisco in a generation." Coppola.
who accepted the award with his wife and
parents at his side, responded with "San
Francisco is the best thing that has happened
to me."
After "Hearts of the West." Filmrow
members and guests regrouped at the Golden
Gateway Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency
for a
buffet.
Telluride Cine Club Will
Offer Stimulating Films
TELLURIDE. COLO.—The Telluride
Cine Club, sponsored by the National Film
Preserve, will show and talk about old and
new rarely shown motion pictures. The
event will be held once a month at the
Sheridan Opera House here. Bill Pence,
who initiated the annual Telluride Film
Festival, is director of the National Film
Preserve and operator of the opera house.
Even though the schedule has not been
firmed up, possibilities include Fritz Lang's
"The Testament of Dr. Mabuse"; Miman's
"Sunrise" or "Taboo"; Akiro Kurosawa's
"Dodes 'Ka-Den" and Sergei Parajanou's
"Shadows of the Forgotten Ancestors."
Memberships in the Telluride Cine Club
will be sold at $10 each, which will guarantee
a minimum of eight shows. All screenings
will be open to the public at $2 admission
and half-price admissions or memberships
will be sold to students.
Spence says the emphasis will be placed
on seeking particular films rather than selecting
from what's convenient. He's looking
for the kind of film that, when the
showing is over, viewers will say: "Wow.
gotta talk about this."
Stella Pence, wife of Bill, comments:
"There is an amazing film awareness in
Telluride now and it's something that should
be felt."
The Pences hope to spark film programs
and discussions for high school students
and will assist in a school film curriculum.
SAN FRANCISCO
Milton Andy Anderson of Favorite Films
was named Citizen of the Day October
25 by KABL radio in tribute to his extensive
work as a member of the YMCA Board
of Governors.
Best-kept secret of the month was the
studio sneak preview of Stanley Donen's
"Lucky Lady" at the Alexandria Theatre
Donen himself was honored
October 17 . . .
by the film festival here in a
retrospective
of his work October 26.
Buena Vista bookers Ron Hernandez and
Jenny Somerville flew to Los Angeles
Thursday. October 23, for the two-day national
bookers convention at the Walt Disney
Studios. Highlighting the series of operational
seminars were previews of upcoming
product.
United Artists executives Al Fitter from
New York, Dick Carnegie from Los Angeles
and John Dobson from Denver converged
in this city October 15 to firm up
distribution deals of UA and MGM product
to the Western states . . . Also in town were
Jerry Kamprath of Mulberry Square, setting
the December rerelease of "Benji" under
the "last chance to see" herald, and Everett
Carr of Camelot Productions of Tampa,
finalizing the saturation media buy for "Impulse"
which opened wide Wednesday, October
22.
Karen Mah, formerly with Syufy Enterprises,
has joined the booking department
at Columbia Pictures.
Filmmaker Emile de Antonio was present
to answer questions about his new film on
[he underground radical contingent, the
Weatherpeople. following a showing of two
of his documentaries by the Pacific Film
Archives Wednesday, October 22. Films
screened were "Point of Order." about the
U.S. Army-McCarthy hearings in the '50s.
and "Millhouse: A White Comedy." about
Richard Nixon.
Christmas card catalogs are available for
perusal and purchase from WOMPI again
this year: contact Toni Dyksterhuis at
United Artists Corp.. 441-5500.
Warner Bros.' fun and funny "Let's Do
It Again," starring Sidney Pokier and Bill
Cosby, was premiered Tuesday. October 21,
night at the UA Theatre 70 in Oakland,
with attendant festivities sponsored by the
Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Guild of the
Oakland Museum Ass'n. Guests sipped
champagne at the pre-film party in the
theatre lobby and dined and danced in the
lobby and Mayfair Mall afterward. Energetic
ticket chairman Barbara Felton reported
a full house, proceeds from which
will aid the Black Film Festival at Oakland's
Paramount Theatre of the Arts in
February.
Jerry Solowitz, head of print control for
United Artists Corp., and based in the New
York home office, came to the West Coast
on holiday October 6. Jerry was feted at
a cocktail party in his honor at the home
of Toni and Mort Dyksterhuis.
After relentless midweek rains,
the clouds
parted and the sun shined October 10 just
long enough for 100 golfers from all the
Western states to play in the 29th Annual
Variety Club Tent 32 Golf Tournament at
Peacock Gap Country Club in San Rafael.
Harper Paul Williams swung in for a first
place low gross of 72, followed by Larry
Hopkinson, Mike LaVien, Jim Peirson, Abe
Fogelson and John Vigna. Ralph St. Onge
and Jim Jannopoulos tied for first place
low net. followed by Mike Bisio, Barry
London, Bob Schinswewski and Jerry Harrah.
"Duffer Award" went hands down to
Frank Lena for no less than 184 strokes
... Six racqueteers set the tennis courts
ablaze this year in four hours of rousing
round-robin play. Singles winners were Dan
. . . Extra-cur-
Marks, first place and Dave Van, second
place: doubles trophy was netted by Marks
and Kathleen MacKenzie
ricular sports included the traditional photo-snapping
hosted by Jack Stevenson. This
year's celebrity beauty was Terry Lowry of
the KRON-TV news team. Sporting events
were followed by a timely onslaught of
rain as 175 places were filled at dinner.
Master of ceremonies Connie Carpou
awarded the trophies and announced the
recipient of the Tent 32 Heart Award,
Arnold Lavagetto, for his extensive fundraising
activities on behalf of the Blind
Babies Foundation. The Peacock Gap bartender
was the grand raffle winner of the
Las Vegas trip for two, Ray Richman won
the Carmel weekend, and Leon Lazzarini
wheeled in the 10-speed bike, with countless
door prizes going to all in attendance.
Bell Heads Sacramento Committee
SACRAMENTO. CALIF.—Bob Bell.
committee chairman for the Sacramento
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Sports
Committee, has been named head of the
newly-formed Sacramento Stadium Committee,
which is backing legislation for a
regional
sports stadium facility.
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SEATTLE
J^ number of branch managers here were
in attendance at Tom Moyer's grand
opening of his four-screen ninth Street Cinema-World
in Corvallis, Ore., Tuesday, October
21.
Ross McCullough, division manager in
the Pacific Northwest for United Artists
Circuit and house manager of the Cinemas
1 50 and 70 twin complex, attended the
company's meeting of division managers in
San Francisco October 28-29. Then Mc-
Cullough headed on his annual vacation to
return in two weeks.
Ralph Osgood, manager of the Renton
Village Cinema I & II twin complex, made
a quick one-day trip to San Francisco October
23 for a meeting of executives of
General Cinema Corp.
Walt Von Hauffe, division advertising
and publicity director for United Artists,
and Rob McQuiston, director of advertising
for Sterling Recreation Organization, coordinated
the "Hearts of the West" contest
in Today Newspapers here. Six cowboys
were pictured, including "ringer" Jeff
Bridges who stars in the film, and the 20
earliest correct entries received a pair of
passes to see the film. "Hearts of the West"
T-Shirts also are being awarded to the first
1 2 earliest correct entries. Today newspapers
motion picture editors Stu Goldman
and Joe McCann are handling the entries.
The film opened at the Music Box October
22
Paramount's "Mahogany" went into the
Town Theatre October 24; "Bucktown"
from American International Pictures was
at the Seattle 7th Avenue October 22; and
Walt Disney Productions' "The Best of
Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures"
opened October 24 in the Bellevue Overlake
Cinema, Renton Village Cinema, and
in the Sno-King and Duwamish drive-ins
and October 29 at the Seattle Aurora
Cinema.
"Hard Times" went into a third week in
the Renton Village Cinema, the Bellevue
Overlake Cinema, and in the Seattle Aurora
Cinema; "Playmates" was at the Aurora
and Everett Motor Movie drive-ins; "Rooster
Cogburn" continued at the King, Renton
Village Cinema, Midway Drive-in. Bellevue
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"A Boy and His Dog" was at the Varsity
Theatre in a fifth week; "Alice Doesn't
Live Here Anymore" finished another week
in the Cine-Mond in Redmond; and "Bite
the Bullet" was at the Bay in Ballard.
"Applewar" was having a good run at
the Guild 45th; likewise with "The Return
of the Tall Blond Man with One Black
Shoe" at the Harvard Exit; "Jaws" was
doing smash in an 18th week in the Everett
Mall Cinema and the Coliseum in downtown
Seattle; "Let's Do It Again" was
going big in the 5th Avenue downtown;
the UA Cinema 70 had "Camelot" and
"Start the Revolution Without Me." while
next door the UA Cinema 150 had "Gone
With the Wind" as did the Bellevue Crossroads
Twin theatre.
"Three Days of the Condor" was wowing
them at the Cinerama; "Monty Python and
the Holy Grail" was still doing well in the
Uptown; and "Love and Death" held again
at the Southcenter, Northgate and Belvue
theatres.
Universal tradescreened "The Hindenburg"
October 3 1 at the Jewel Box screening
room on Filmrow.
A huge five column by \2Vi inch coloring
contest for Walt Disney Productions'
"The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures"
appeared in the October 15
editions of Today newspapers. Fifty winners
received a pair of passes to see the film
at a designated theatre. It opened October
24 at the Renton Village Cinema, Seattle
Aurora Cinema, Bellevue Overlake Cinema,
and in the Sno-King and Duwamish driveins.
Assistant motion picture Today editor
Joe McCann handled the determination of
Dave Ewing, manager of the Bellevue
Overlake Cinema, was recipient of a third
place advertising award nationally from
General Cinema Corp. on ads that Dave
submitted to the local newspapers. Con-
David!
gratulations.
It appears the monsoon season has struck
the Pacific Northwest, as the past week has
seen rain just about every other day. The
hardtops particularly are rejoicing, as audiences
are coming out in droves, especially
to see some of the new product.
Kaysbier Acquires Unit
DOUGLAS, WYO.—Fred Kaysbier, theatre
owner, has completed negotiations to
purchase the Park Theatre in Miles City,
Mont. He is buying the 575-seat house from
the Park Amusement Co. and plans to refurbish
it. Kaysbier will continue to operate
the Mesa Theatre here and the Park from
his new headquarters in Miles City.
Marlon Brando will co-star with Jack
Nicholson in United Artists' "The Missouri
Breaks."
Vandalism and Crime
On Increase In Tucson
TUCSON — With vandalism and crime
rising to pace the soaring growth of metro
Tucson, the sober fact hit hard at recentlyopened
Mann Theatres' Park Mall 4.
How a beautifully decorated theatre can
literally be ripped apart is beyond manager
Charles Steger, who bewilderingly declared:
"Oddly, I don't think it is the kids who are
doing this."
The "this" is the tearing of strips of wallpaper
from lobby and restroom walls. In
the four theatres he has found ripped-off
arms from seats, scuffed backs of seats used
for foot rests, and many wads of gum embedded
in carpeting.
"... I have seen young adults peel off
strips of wallpaper; and it wasn't a kid I
caught sneaking out the other night with
a chair arm. The vandalism is being done
by an age group that knows better or
should know better," he said.
Psychiatrists and psychologists may theorize
an answer as to why they destroy but
whether mad at the world, at themselves, or
at other people, it is going to take more than
"the phantom" to know the solution to the
problem in human behavior.
In front of Park Mall 4 on the vast
parking area extending southward, the owner
of Park Mall himself Joseph K. Kivel
was robbed of $300. His car was stolen
by a man who approached him from the
rear in broad daylight at 3:45 p.m., October
15, as Kivel was leaving the mall, and
demanded the money and car keys. The car
was later located two blocks away in front
of a grocery store.
'Dirtwater Fox' Director
Lauds 'Magical' Colo. City
CENTRAL CITY, COLO. — Melvin
Frank, producer and director of "The
Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox," appreciated
the way he and his company were
treated here during the filming of the film.
Frank stated his feelings in a three-column
ten-inch display ad in the Weekly
Register-Call. He said:
"When I first visited the mountain-contained
former mining metropolis called The
City of Central to consider its possibilities
as a location site for The Duchess and the
Dirtwater Fox," someone told me there was
a curious magic here. Though skeptical at
the time, I am now a believer. Above and
beyond the rare spirit of your people and
the magnificent beauty of your area, a very
special, elusive quality abounds in Central
City. I hope we have captured at least a
fraction of it on our film.
"As a director, as a producer and as a
writer. I am indebted to you all in more
ways than can be mentioned.
"I know I speak for the entire 20th
Century-Fox company of 'The Duchess and
the Dirtwater Fox' in saying . . .
'Thank you. Central City.' "
New Theatre Managers at Hobbs
HOBBS, N. M.—Rick Littlejohn is now
manager of the Broadmoor Theatre for the
Commonwealth circuit.
W-6 BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

TOI Reports Realignments
In Montana Managerships
BOZEMAN, MONT,—Theatre Operators
Inc. announced several managerial realignments
with the opening of the new
Rimroek 4 in Billings.
Jerry Suari has been transferred from
the Plaza Twin. Butte, to Billings as house
manager of the four-plex.
Ben Bancroft, a newcomer to the business,
recently joined TOI and will assume
managership of the World Theatre. Billings,
in addition to continuing his duties
at the Big Sky Drive-in there. Bancroft is
a native of the West Indies and moved to
Montana from Vermont during the summer.
Joining Theatre Operators as manager of
the Campus Cinema Twin Theatre in Bozeman
is Will Eichler, who has been active in
the theatre business in Dillon.
Moving from the Starlite Drive-in in
Bozeman to assume manageship of the
Rialto Theatre in downtown Bozeman is
Marty Suckstorff, a native of Sidney, Mont.,
where his family is active in the theatre industry.
DENVER
TVnverites who traveled to Albuquerque.
N.M., to attend the New Mexico Theatre
Owners Ass'n meeting were Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Box and Les Laramie, Universal:
Herman Hallberg, Cooper-Highland Theatres:
John Dobson. United Artists: Bates
Farley of Favorite Films and Jay O'Malin.
In town to set deals and dates were Michael
Palmer. Minturn Theatre, Minturn;
David Cory. Goodhand Theatre. Kimball,
Neb.; Dick Klein, Trojan Theatre, Longmont;
Fay Gardner, Star Theatre, Curtis.
Neb.; Mitchell Kelloff, Movie City Theatre,
Pueblo; Paul Cory. Fox Theatre, Sterling;
and Bob Spahn of United Enterprises.
. . .
Warner Bros, district manager Milt Charnas
was in town conferring with branch
manager Gene Vitale and calling on the
accounts John Dahl of J/D Film Distributors
in Salt Lake City was in town
soliciting accounts . . . Westland Theatre's
Howard Campbell and his wife were vacationing
in the Hawaiian Islands . . . Mr.
and Mrs. Ronnie Giseburt of United Artists
were touring the islands in the South Atlantic.
Twentieth Century-Fox took out exceptionally
large advertisements in the local
papers to announce a screening in the Cooper
Theatre of "Lucky Lady," which stars
Liza Minnelli, Gene Hackman, and Burt
Reynolds . . . American International had
a recent screening of "Old Dracula" in the
Buckingham. Colorado. Southglen and Target
Village theatres.
One side of Mann's Fox Twin Theatre
has been opened wtih "The Best of Walt
Disney's True-Life Adventures." The theatre
had been closed for several weeks for
the extensive construction job. Work continues
on the second auditorium with a
completion date of Friday (14). At the
same time the opening picture will be Uni-
BOXOFFICE November 3. 1975
Colorado's First Lady Dottie Lamm Is
Extra in Vuchess and Dirtwater Fox
DENVER— Mrs. Dottie Lamm, Colorado's
First Lady, is acting as an extra in
the 20th Century-Fox film "The Duchess
and the Dirtwater Fox," which is shooting
in Colorado. The film stars George Segal
and Goldie Hawn.
Mrs. Lamm agreed to be one of the extras
cast by JF Images so that she could learn
more about the motion picture business.
She feels that more detailed and intimate
information concerning movie production
can be gained by being on the set and talking
to people involved—the director and
his assistants, the stars, bit players and
extras and the technicians. Mrs. Lamm will
donate her earnings to the Coalition for the
Equal Rights Amendment.
Mrs. Lamm also feels strongly that the
interest shown by her and the governor in
the motion picture and TV industry will
certainly help the Colorado Motion Picture
and Television Advisory Commission's
efforts to bring more production companies
to
the state.
These film projects generate millions of
dollars in business, personal income and
tax revenues. According to Karol Smith,
commission director, more than $2,845,000
has been spent in Colorado during the last
year by film production companies.
"The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox,"
produced and directed by Mel Frank, is
spending $1,485,000 in Colorado. Seventy
per cent of this money is being received by
businesses, with the remaining 30 per cent
received by individuals as income.
The expenditures by the production companies
which visit Colorado generally fit
into ten service categories. They include
location rentals and construction, transportation,
lodging, catering, security, local
casting, extras, crew expense, local crew
salaries and contingencies.
Location shooting for the film is being
done in Canon City. Central City. Georgetown
and Denver. In an interview with Mel
Frank, producer-director, he expressed
versal's "Jaws." Michael Sullivan is manager
of the new Fox Twin theatres.
Loews Promotes Managers
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Loews Theatres
has shifted Martin Brunner from managership
of the Gates Theatre to the Kings
Theatre, succeeding Dorothy Panzica, who
has retired. At the same time, circuit general
manager Orville Crouch announced
promotion of Kenneth Cooper from assistant
to manager of the Gates Theatre.
Correction
BEVERLY HILLS — Richard
Zephro
Films, a new distribution company, is located
at 9399 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly
Hills, Calif., 90210. A story on page 9 in
the October 20 issue inadvertently listed the
street address wrong. Zephro Films is
headed by Richard Zephro.
amazement that more companies were not
using Colorado. He declared that because
of the state's tremendous natural beauty
and the diversity of its climate and population
centers almost any type of movie could
be filmed in Colorado—from period action
pictures to modern, sophisticated comedies
and action films. Frank predicts that "with
these assets. Denver will become one of the
major film production centers of the country."
Jo Farrell, president of JF Images, echoes
these statements and added that the interest
being shown by Gov. Lamm and his wife
in the motion picture and TV industry
makes the state even more hospitable in
the very competitive field of movie site
selection.
Colorado needs more money to put on
a major campaign to increase film and TV
production in the state. To date it is estimated
that film and TV producers have
spent $14,652,000 here, with the state
spending a total of $230,701 in seven years
to produce that business. The budget for
this year is $60,000 and it competes with
New Mexico which budgets $100,000. The
city of Albuquerque has budgeted $50,000
for the same purpose. So, perhaps it is
easy to figure out why Colorado does not
get more film and TV production in the
state.
The legislature has added $15,000 to the
annual budget, which is about enough to
give the employees of the department an
annual raise, but not enough to add much
to the fund to be used for enticing producers
to work in the state.
Harold McCormick, Canon City theatre
owner, is the principal backer of the fund
in the legislature. He knows the benefits of
the industry to the region but the legislature
seems to be oblivious to that fact. Mc-
Cormick is a state senator and, even if he
were not in the legislature, he still would
be fighting for more money to induce film
production in Colorado.
Rites for Ruby McDonald
TORRINGTON, WYO.—Funeral services
were conducted here for Ruby Mc-
Donald, 71, widow of a theatre operator in
Crawford and Mitchell, Neb. Mrs. McDonald
was actively engaged in the operation
of the houses, as well as a Torrington theatre,
until her retirement 10 years ago. She
died in Portland, Ore., and services were
conducted here at the All Saints Episcopal
Church.
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SALT LAKE CITY
^"he world premiere of "Against a Crooked
Sky" will take place here December
12. according to vice-president of Doty-
Dayton Productions Dick Thiriot. The
"Governor's Premiere" will honor Gov.
Calvin L. Rampton and other state officials.
A formal reception will follow the
screening. Richard Boone. Stewart Petersen
and Henry Wilcoxon. stars of the movie,
will attend the premiere.
Tom Philibin, division manager of American
International Pictures, and Ed Brinn.
of Ed Brinn Distributing, went to Billings.
Mont, to attend the opening of the first
fourplex theatre in the state of Montana.
The quad is owned by TOI Theatres. Also
in attendance was Jim Ellis, film buyer of
Carisch Theatres, and other exhibitors in
Montana.
American International was breaking
"Old Dracula." starring David Niven and
Teresa Graves, October 3 1 in the Trolley
theatres. Century theatres. Valley Fair theatres,
UA Fashion Place theatres, and Highland
Drive-In here and also in the Idaho.
Montana, and Wyoming territories.
The great sportsmen Tom Philibin,
Tom
Philibin jr., Allen Cole, Bob Loftis. Jerry
Farrimond, Dallas Farrimond, and Bill Keller
had a very successful deer hunt. Dallas
Sebastian House Offers
Free History Series
DENVER—The community film program
of Sebastian House has received a
grant to conduct a free film series entitled
"The Dream, the Reality, and the Hope: A
History of the American Film and Its Impact
on Our Basic Freedom."
The series director is Ed Diamond, a
well-known Denver movie commentator.
The program consists of 16 feature films
shown in 20 locations October 27 through
Friday (21 ).
In addition to the screening of the film,
each program will provide an opportunity
for discussion among community leaders,
academic humanists and members of the
audience.
The American Issues Forum is a ninemonth
program sponsored by the National
Endowment for the Humanities as part of
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Farrimond was the only one to score with
a 4 point buck.
United Artists will have three action pictures
in 1976. Exhibitors definitely will
want to include these in their programing.
"Breakheart Pass," starring Charles Branson
and Jill Ireland, will open Feb. 13.
1976, for four weeks. It is an action western
filmed in Idaho and based on the novel
by Alistair MacLean. "Trackdown" is a
suspense action picture, starring Jim
Mitchell, opening May 7 for four weeks.
"Vigilante Force" is a timely action picture
about an oil town that explodes and creates
a serious ecological confrontation. It stars
Kris Kristofferson and Jan-Michael Vincent
and opens June 18 for four weeks.
There will be territorial advertising campaigns
on all.
Plitt Theatres announced the new manager
of the Centre Theatre is Cal Ellertson.
former manager of the Capitol Theatre in
downtown Salt Lake for many years. John
McCashim. former manager of the Centre
Theatre, is now managing the Utah Theatres.
Assisting him is Jan Dixson.
John Dahl, of J.D. Theatre Service, went
to Denver during the week of October 20
to work wtih circuit
buvers.
the bicentennial celebration. Weekly topics
are designed to encourage discussion and
re-examination of the national heritage and
its implications for the future. The community
film program grant is one of a
series to be awarded to non-profit groups
in Denver for this purpose.
Films being shown include "The Autobiography
of Miss Jane Pittman." "Abe Lincoln
in Illinois," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
"The Howards of Virginia." "Meet
John Doe," "Big Carnival," "All the King's
Men," "Deadline, U.S.A.," "Joe Hill," "Salt
of the Earth." "Seven Angry Men," "You
Only Live Once." "Attica." "Tell Her Willie
Boy Was Here" and "The Ox-Bow Incident."
Cannon Takes Over Theatre
HOUSTON—Neal Cannon and three
others have taken over the Oak Village Theatre
in the Oak Village Shopping Center.
The 1 ,050-seat theatre, closed for six
months, was ready for reopening October
31. The Oak Village is equipped with
35-70mm projection equipment and has the
second largest screen in Houston.
Bantam Books will publish the screenplay
of James Goldman's "Robin and Marian."
NATO of Ariz. Hears
Plans at Convention
PHOENIX, ARIZ.—The National Ass'n
of Theatre Owners of Arizona met here
October 28 for the annual convention.
Among those addressing the crowd
were B. V. Sturdivant. NATO of Arizona
president, and John Louis, vice-president.
Louis highlighted events of the national
convention conducted recently in New Orleans,
La.
Maurice C. Giss. Arizona executive director,
discussed plans for Arizona's celebration
of the American Bicentennial. William
R. Shover, of the Arizona Republic-
Phoenix Gazette newspaper, talked about
plans for celebrating the Bicentennial of
Phoenix.
The Card Walker Pioneer dinner planned
later this month by the Motion Picture
Pioneers was reviewed by Charles A. Alicoate
during the one-day session. The group
also heard reports on the success of plans
for the containment screen being designed
by NATO.
Tolstoy Film Is Unsolved
Mystery in Telluride Area
TELLURIDE. COLO.—A mystery has
developed here as residents wonder how
an eight-minute piece of silent film of
Count Leo Tolstoy came into the possession
of a man who died here recently.
The film was found in the effects of the
late Einl Pekkarire. who had lived here all
his life except during college and World
War II. Known as a human pack rat, he
never threw anything away.
The administrator contacted James Card,
curator of the Eastman House Museum in
Rochester, N.Y. Card offered to buy the
film, but no sale. He was permitted to make
two copies.
Recently the public got its first view of
the film. There is really no beginning and
no end, although there are a few English
subtitles. Tolstoy is seen leaving his country
estate in Russia, and a lot of kissing is
shown with what appeared to be grandchildren.
Scenes include Tolstoy's arrival in
Moscow by train, with young dandies in
the crowd hamming it up for the camera.
Tolstoy and his doctor are seen on horseback
in the snow: Tolstoy is seen walking
in the snow: he is shown with his wife
Sophie, strolling in their garden in the summer.
In a Ural "hrt. d;nti r ied as having
been taken just two weeks before his death,
he sat in his garden and worked on his
auto. There is one jarring scene when he is
doling out coins to the poor.
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'Winterhawk' Has Big
Grosses in
Illinois
CHICAGO—When Sid Kaplan, head of
S-K Film Co., returned from an overseas
holiday, he was greeted with good news
about "Winterhawk," a new Howco International
release.
The film was a record breaker in its
openings at Kerasotes' Coronado, Rockford.
The first week's $14,000 gross was
reported to be one of the biggest in a nonholiday
period in Rockford.
"Winterhawk" is scheduled to play about
six weeks in Rockford. and in adjoining
Janesville. Wis.. United Artists has booked
the picture for a minimum of four weeks.
The movie's run also has been extended
at the Kerasotes' Beverly in Peoria. At the
Orpheum in Galesburg. "Winterhawk" is
the first film to play three weeks in the
past three years.
When Harold Schaumbach, general sales
manager for Howco, was here to talk with
Sid Kaplan recently, he expressed his pleasure
about the $275,000 figure as a
the Chicago area
break.
result of
Schaumbach said he is in the process of
lining up playtime for two more familyoriented
films for 1976. The first. "Starbird
and Sweet William," a G-rated story
about an Indian boy and his pet bear, is
being readied for spring release. The second,
a summer release, with the working
title of "Winds of Autumn." is now being
shot by Franklin Pierce, producer-director
of "Winterhawk."
L&M Promotes 2 Films
In Big Aurora Campaign
CHICAGO—L&M Management Co. district
manager Morris S. Kahn reports successful
campaigns extended in behalf of
"Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze." and
"Linda Lovelace for President."
The "Doc Savage" promotion was the
work of Aurora city manager Bob Nelson
and Mike Dolister. new manager at the
Isle theatre in Aurora. Talks with a local
health club produced a
weightlifter who has
a world record in his profession. He staged
a weight lifting demonstration in front of
the theatre. The stunt proved to be a real
traffic-stopper and the fact was given wide
publicity in the Beacon, the Aurora newspaper.
To give more impact to the promotion.
L&M distributed a flyer throughout
Aurora during the film's run.
For obvious reasons, promotion for
"Linda Lovelace for President" took some
careful planning. Patrons responded with
due cooperation to Dolister's campaign.
Posters were carried parade fashion in the
downtown area, and a voting machine in the
lobby tallied 287 votes for Linda Lovelace.
116 for George Wallace and 72 for President
Gerald Ford. While the poll may not
actually reflect authentic political views,
the voting machine was used to gain interest
in "Linda Lovelace for President" and attendance
indicated the promotion was highly
successful.
Cooperation in Chicago
Pleases 'Eagle' Filmmaker
CHICAGO—Donald Smarto, who is directing
a film titled "Main Street Eagle."
thinks the cooperation he received in the
city was excellent.
"You get a degree of cooperation from
people here you don't find in other areas,"
he said. "Main Street Eagle" is the seventh
feature to be filmed in the city and is
scheduled for the screen very soon.
Smarto cited as an example of the cooperation
he received that the city of Cicero
furnished six fire trucks, an ambulance and
three police squad cars.
A resident of suburban Wheaton. the director
has his own film company. D.S.
Pictures, which handles primarily educational
films and commercials. In between
filming he teaches cinematography at Triton
College in River Grove and tours with
his films throughout the Midwest.
" 'Main Street Eagle' is moralized to
show that controls must be applied to preserve
the individual rights of everyone."
he explained.
Parts of the film were shot in Cicero.
Oak Park. Wheaton. Franklin Park and
West Chicago. Cast was drawn from
Smarto's file of 300 actors and actresses
in the area.
'Dog Day' Robber Creates
Stir During Chicago Visit
CHICAGO—Bobby Westenberg, one of
the bank robbers in the actual incident upon
which Warner Bros.' "Dog Day Afternoon"
is based, created a storm of interest during
a three-day personal appearance in Chicago
recently.
Radio station WGN-AM kept Westenberg
on the air for more than an hour,
during which time listeners phoned in with
questions about "Dog Day Afternoon."
Irving Kupcinet featured him on his 120-
station syndicated TV show and he was
covered by both the Chicago Tribune and
Daily News, as well as two other radio
stations.
"Dog Day Afternoon" stars Al Pacino
and was directed by Sidney Lumet from a
screenplay by Frank Pearson. Martin Bregman
and Martin Elfand produced.
Rites for Clifford Burtt
ST. LOUIS—Private services were conducted
Thursday, October 23, for Clifford
Burtt, who had operated Burtts' Motion
Picture Film Delivery Service for more
than 40 years. Burtt. 77. died Monday.
October 20. at Gravois Rest Haven for the
Aged after a prolonged illness. Survivors
are two daughters, four grandchildren and
a great-granddaughter.
Varietv Club Slates Election
CHICAGO—Variety Club members are
reminded to sign up for the membership
luncheon and election of officers Tuesday
(11). The club will meet at the Cotillion
Room at the Hyatt-Water Tower Inn. 800
N. Michigan Ave. Aaron Gold. Chicago
Tribune Tower ticker, will be the emcee.
Herschell Lewis is chairman.
Town & Country 2
Will Open Nov. 7
CHICAGO—The grand opening of the
Town and Country 2. Mishawaka. called
the twin showplace to the Plitt theatre already
open there, takes place Friday (7).
"Hearts of the West" is the opening feature.
A champagne reception marks the opening
of the new Mishawaka, Ind. theatre.
Tickets are available with donations of $5
each, according to Cosimo Rulli, supervising
director of Plitt Theatre operations in
northern Indiana. All proceeds will benefit
the mentally retarded.
"Hearts of the West" is one of United
Artists' newest films. UA sales manager
Bob Stockmar said the studio is now at
work on two Christmas offerings, "Killer
Elite" and "The Sunshine Boys," an MGM
production.
Ozark Film 'Red Fern' Is
Popular at C'wealth Unit
CLINTON, MO.—A request by a
chamber
of commerce official here that "Where
the Red Fern Grows" play the Crest was
arranged by Commonweatlh Theatres officials.
CofC president Dick Fleming had mentioned
at a chamber picnic last year that he
wanted members of the community to see
the Doty-Dayton production which is G-
Flem-
rated and highly suitable for families.
ing said it was an "excellent" movie that
had been filmed in the Ozarks.
Crest manager John Cochran said he
would arrange with the circuit's booking
office to obtain the film. Commonwealth
had booked the film in Kansas City houses
this past month and the film was available
to
the Crest for four nights.
"We had a very successful run on this
picture and it was held over for a full
seven-days run." reported Cochran. "It's
an excellent family picture and I'm glad
we're able to show it in Clinton."
One of the film's stars is James Whitmore,
who has been receiving a lot of
national attention
for his portrayal of President
Harry Truman on the stage and screen.
The Doty-Dayton release has been shown
only on a limited basis so far but has racked
Lip impressive grosses.
The film tells the story of a young boy
and his deep love for his two hounds. It
is set during the depression years and is
called "a realistic re-creation of early 20th
Century rural life in America." Getting special
acclaim, Cochran said, were scenes of
night hunting filmed in the Ozark hills and
river bottoms.
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J^vco Embassy's "Call Him Mr. Shatter"
started an exclusive run at the Essaness
Woods theatre in the Loop. Shatter, who
had been given instructions to assassinate a
black African leader, believes he is carrying
out a contract condoned by the U.S. government.
But he finds himself entangled in
a web of international suspense and death
where the hunter becomes the hunted. "Call
Him Mr. Shatter" was filmed entirely on
location in Hong Kong. It's a Hammer Films
Production.
Clarence Keim is back at work in the
Wm. Lange & Associates headquarters after
a stroke . . . Laura Kroll. booker for the
Lange organization, announced her engagement
to Rod Watoli.
Members of the Lange company have set
up all arrangements involving a four-wall
opening Friday (21) of "The Outer Space
Connection" and also for "The Abduction,"
a Venture film, starting December 5. Bill
Lange. noted for action in a wide variety
of movie fare, has set up "Journey Back To
Oz" for entertaining kids over the Thanksgiving-time
holiday period.
"Gone With The Wind" has returned
for
another round. Participating theatres include
the McClurg Court, which presented
the classic in 70mm and stereo sound . . .
A return of a more recent film is "The
Apple Dumpling Gang." Grosses were ex-
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group sales for all Brotman and Sherman
theatres.
Jordan Teel has been
named manager of
the Portage theatre, a Brotman and Sherman
property.
Halloween was an appropriate time to
introduce films with chilling effects, and
the Roosevelt theatre in the Loop announced
the showing of a pair — "From Beyond
the Grave" and "Tales From the Crypt."
Max J. Rosenberg spent a full week here
to herald the arrival of one of his newest,
"From Beyond the Grave," which marks
his 20th co-production with Milton Subotsky
at Shepperton Studios in England. In
the cast are Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence,
Diana Dors, Margaret Leighton, Ian
Batmen and Ian Carmichael. "Tales From
the Crypt" will be remembered as one of
Rosenberg's earlier thrillers.
With the acquisition of the Concord 1
and 2 theatres. Bill Miller is the sole owner
of all movie houses in Elkhart. Ind.. making
a total of six.
Twentieth Century-Fox division manager
Ray Russo visited with his son who is in
the Air Force in Seattle. Wash. On his
return. Russo hosted a meeting attended by
managers from eight branches in the Midwest
area.
Chris D'Amico of Buena Vista was feted
by industry friends in honor of her birthday.
Brotman and Sherman promotion
ranges
in scope from down-to-earth to more spectacular
feats. Halloween promotion was
based on the old-fashioned style and it hit
the mark if attendance was a barometer.
Patrons entered into the spirit of the fall
season celebrating the goblins' festival at
the Portage, Lake Shore, Tivoli, Hillside,
Parthenon and Hyde Park. Free masks and
prizes for costumes made a hit. Promotion
is now being lined up for the return of
Buena Vista's "Fantasia."
Best wishes to Paul Silk, who moved
from Columbia Pictures to salesman for
Avco Embassy . Quilp." a new
Avco Embassy release with Anthony Newley,
received a lot of favorable comment
following a screening. It's set for release at
Thanksgiving time.
In mid-November, Robert Wise, producer
of Universal's awaited "The Hindenburg."
will be in town to talk about this Christmastime
opener. Theatres who will participate
in this premiere include the Oakbrook and
Gateway.
"Abduction" promotion begins in earnest
when Kent Carroll, producer-writer, and
Judith Marie Bergen arrive here. Ms. Bergen
is from the Midwest, and she earned a
B.F.A. at the Chicago Goodman Theatre
School of Drama, where she also won the
Sarah Siddons Award as the year's most
promising new actress. "Abduction," a
movie about the kidnaping of a girl by
young revolutionaries, will have a citywide
first-run premiere here starting December
5.
Allied Artists has been working with a
variety of pictures. Current effort is focused
on "Conduct Unbecoming," set for a break
at Thanksgiving-time, and for Christmas
it's "The Man Who Would Be King."
Our best wishes to Mrs. Nat Nathanson.
a past president of the Women's Variety
Club, recuperating at home following a stay
in the hospital.
Lee Robb, who has been associated with
National General, and most recently served
as branch manager for Columbia Pictures
in Detroit, comes to Chicago as
branch manager for Columbia. She succeeds
Henry Harrell who reportedly moved
to Atlanta to assume the post of division
manager for a new company.
Jack Greenberg, chief barker of the Variety
Club of Illinois, and branch manager
of National Screen Service, was feted at a
surprise birthday party.
Jack Clark, president of NATO of Illinois,
reports that three leading exhibitors,
plus a member representing live theatres,
met with representativs of the Chicago
Janitors' Union on three occasions. But at
this time no common understanding has
been reached, according to reports. Clark
suggested, despite the stalemate, that members
call the NATO office for any information
desired. Clark added that the union
reached an agreeable contract negotiation
with the Loop Building Managers Ass'n.
Tom Lightburn transferred from the
United Artists branch in Washington, D.C.
to the Chicago exchange.
Columbia Pictures' "The Way We Were,"
in compliance with numerous requests, returned
for engagements at selected Chicagoland
theatres this past week.
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Appeals Court Denies
Tapillon
From Eastern Edition
Lawsuit
NEW YORK—The U.S. Court of Appeals
for the seventh circuit has upheld the
dismissal of a $250,000 damage suit brought
by a movie patron who disagreed with the
Parental Guidance (PG) rating assigned to
"Papillon."
The appeals panel, after hearing oral
argument October 20. ruled that the federal
district court's judgment dismissing the suit
be affirmed. On the appeals panel were
Retired Supreme Court Justice Tom C.
Clark and Senior Circuit Judges Latham
Castle and Luther M. Swygert.
Paul Bernstein had brought in the suit
in May, 1974, when he took his three
daughters, aged 14, 11 and 7, to see "Papillon"
at a theatre in Highland Park, 111., in
March 1974. Bernstein claimed that the
film's PG rating misrepresented its content.
He sought $7 in compensatory damages,
to cover the costs of the tickets, and $250.-
000 in punitive damages from General
Cinema Corp., operators of the Highland
Park house; Allied Artists, distributor of
the film; and the Motion Picture Ass'n of
America, assigner of the ratings.
The federal district court later ruled the
PG "admonition was not misleading,"
adding that it "explicitly warns parents that
tome aspect of a given film may be objectionable
viewing material for their children."
Cowboy Hall of Fame Film
Covers 17 Western States
From Southwestern Edition
OKLAHOMA CITY — The National
Cowboy Hall of Fame, which has played a
major role in the preservation of the American
West, will itself be documented in a
30-minute film now in the making.
Ken Meyer, head of the hall's film division,
has been selected to write, film and
produce the documentary. He said he would
like to use the talents of such celebrities
associated with the hall as Barbara Stanwyck.
Joel McCrea. Gene Autry. John
Wayne, Rex Allen and Ken Curtis.
Meyer said the film, as yet untitled,
should take at least nine months and will
involve travel throughout the 17 western
states.
"The challenge
presented by making this
film is great, but it is one I welcome," said
Meyer, a two-time winner of the Wrangler
Award for outstanding western documentary
films.
"One of my main objectives will be to
encompass the role of the Cowboy Hall of
Fame and its part in the preservation of the
western heritage," he said.
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Jamestown 1. Northwest Plaza, Des Peres
Cine and the Avalon
with Ringo Starr.
. . . "Lisztomania."
Rick Wakeman and Roger
Daltrey along with Fiona Lewis who
was featured in October "Playboy." is enjoying
an exclusive run at the Fine Arts.
Said to "out-Tommy 'Tommy.' " it is playing
to a strictly adult audience with no one
under 18 admitted without parents.
United Artists' "92 in the Shade." referring
to the temperature at which most murders
occur, is doing good business at nine
area theatres. It stars Peter Fonda and Warren
Oates . "dyn-o-mite" kid Jimmie
Walker joins Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby and
Calvin Lockhart in the fun-filled "Let's Do
It Again" current at Loew's State, Crestwood,
Manchester and Village. A sequel to
the successful "Uptown Saturday Night." it
proves again that there can be entertainment
without sex and violence.
Recent screenings at the Wehrenberg
headquarters on Des Peres Road included
"The Hindenburg" starring George C.
Scott, Anne Bancroft, Burgess Meredith and
Gig Young, and Sunshine Productions'
"Hurry Up or I'll be 30."
Robert Sacchi, the
amazing look-alike of
the late Humphrey Bogart. made a personal
appearance at the Brentwood Theatre the
first two nights of the engagement of
"Shhh!" in which he again does the Bogey
bit as he did in "Play It Again, Sam" and
on Anheuser-Busch TV commercials. In an
interview with Frank Hunter of the Globe-
Democrat. Sacchi revealed that he knows
a great deal about Bogart and respected
him for his professionalism. Sacchi is doing
a stage vehicle. "Bogey's Back," on the
college circuit and plans to take it to London
in January.
manager of Mid-
Roger Chinnici, district
America Theatres, is justly proud of his
staff at the Paddock Theatre where they
have gone all-out for promotion. When
"Funny Lady" opened there, theatre manager
Richard Gash dressed his crew in costumes
of the 1930 era to create interest and
draw crowds. For the next engagement of
"Capone." he featured a lobby .display of
weapons used by gangsters during Capone's
reign. Included were Thompson sub-machine
guns and a 45 calibre automatic pistol
supplied by the Hawkins Gun Shop.
The local Buena Vista office will close
Friday. December 5. John Roberts, who
has been supervising both the local and
Kansas City offices, will continue to make
Jerry Banta,
visits to the territory . . .
manager of the Thomas-Shipp office here,
is wondering where he will get that midmorning
cup of coffee that the women at
Disney always provided. Banta was second
place winner in the Crown recent sales and
collection contest held nationally, losing out
to first-place Minneapolis by only threetenths
of one per cent.
Now he knows how
the Red Sox felt! . . . Incidentally,
daughter Gloria, who is with
Jerry's
MLM productions,
was one of the writers on the
Rhoda show October 27. She is working on
another "Rhoda" script in which Vivian
Vance, formerly featured on the Lucy
shows, will play a supporting role. Gloria
sent her Dad a photo of herself and Ms.
Vance.
Mary Jo Kraus, formerly with Buena
Vista, has joined the staff at Arthur Enterprises
as secretary to booker David Arthur.
She succeeds Rita Brusselbeck, who is now
working with Woody Cole, booker for
Wehrenberg Theatres. Woody's former secretary
Sandy Talbert is now on the accounting
department staff for Wehrenberg.
"Pinocchio" with 102 life-size marionettes
on stage and featuring the music and
lyrics of Arnold Miller is the attraction at
the American Theatre through Sunday (9)
when the final performance will be at
4 p.m.
"Bus Stop," starring Joyce Bulifant as the
slightly tarnished nightclub singer portrayed
by Marilyn Monroe in the film, is the current
attraction at the Plantation Dinner
Theatre. "My Partner" completes its engagement
at the Goldenrod Showboat Sunday
night (9).
Volunteers are still needed for this year's
Old Newsboys Day campaign, sponsored by
the Globe-Democrat to raise funds for children's
agencies. Volunteers are asked to
serve an hour or more Wednesday (26).
This year's general chairman is August
Busch III. Members of the motion picture
industry and Variety Club have served in
past years and helped to raise over $1 million
for expenses too costly to come from
regular revenue for operations at various
institutions. Call Mrs. Leona Lo Gaglio at
the Globe-Democrat p.r. office (342-1433)
to
serve.
John Londoff, chief barker of Variety
Club Tent 4. has announced the appointment
of four new members to the organization's
crew: Dr. Charles I. Barrale. Donald
Morris. Robert Novak and Harry L. Pearl.
All have been active in Variey and Dr. and
Mrs. Barrale are chairing the volunteer recruitment
committee for the annual Telethon
for Forgotten Children. A check for
$2,000 recently was presented to the YMCA
executive board by Tent 4 for the development
of a St. Charles Countv YMCA.
Columbia's "Night Caller" will begin its
national release Thursday (27).
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KANSAS CITY
frent Stigall has succeeded Jerry Jones as
booker at the American Int'l Pictures
exchange, John Wangberg. manager, announced.
Stigall formerly operated the Farris
Theatre in Richmond. Mo. Wangberg
also announced that AIP is moving from
the second floor at 1703 Wyandotte. Jones,
who was with AIP for over a year, is now
with Buena Vista to handle St. Louis bookings.
He previously was booker at the Universal
exchange for two and a half years.
Ed Kershaw has been appointed by American
Multi Cinema as film buyer for the
Midwest division, succeeding Tom Bridge.
Kershaw joined American Multi Cinema in
early 1973 as an assistant film buyer, and
shortly thereafter was promoted to film
buyer for the Midwest division.
Weber Meredith has been transferred by
Commonwealth Theatres from Oklahoma
City to Dallas as film buyer for the Northern
division, covering Texas and Oklahoma.
He formerly was the circuit's city manager
in Wichita.
Screenings at Commonwealth: "Swept
Away" (Cinema 5). distributed by Thomas-
Shipp Films. Tuesday afternoon. October
28; "Come Home and Meet My Wife"
(S. J. Int"), distributed by Thomas-Shipp
Wednesday morning. October 29; "Mr.
Quilp" (Avco Embassy), Wednesday afternoon,
October 29; "Hurry Up or I'll Be 30"
(SH Enterprises), distributed by Thomas-
Shipp. Thursday morning. October 30, and
"The Hindenburg" (Univ). Thursday afternoon.
October 30.
Dorothie Warneke, Buena Vista booker
and sales representative, returned Saturday.
October 25, from Los Angeles, where she
attended BV's bookers convention. She
saw two forthcoming BV releases: "No Deposit,
No Return" and "Ride a Wild Pony."
In addition, she toured Hollywood and visited
the BV studios.
Roy Hurst, 20th-Fox branch manager,
attended the company's annual sales meeting
in Los Angeles October 29-31.
Pauline Blender is the new clerk at American
International Pictures. She is the sister
of Lxon Blender, AIP vice-president and
general sales manager. Ms. Blender also
is well known for her many years at Blenders
Barbecue . . . Phleta Olsen, office secretary
at AIP, was on vacation last week.
Bob Pike, Warner Bros. St. Louis booker,
went to Potosi, Mo., to compete in the 100-
mile Enduro Motorcycle Race at Clark National
Forest for his fourth year.
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Sue Mullins reminds that the Women of
Variety will meet Monday (3), 5:30 p.m.,
at the Commonwealth office. She also urges
WOMPI Club members to bring handmade
articles to Ellie Demeke at Commonwealth
for the WOMPI Bazaar Thursday through
Saturday (6-8) at the Metcalf Shopping
Center.
Margaret Tidwell, Universal general
clerk, is back after recuperating from a
broken arch in her foot.
LETTERS
TO Boxoffice:
Why must we have pictures withdrawn
from service on such short notice?
Taylor-Laughlin has done it twice in
recent months: We had "The Trial of Billy
Jack" booked for a May playdate— that
is we had booked it in Kansas City on
Tuesday and got a phone call at home on
Friday that it was being taken out of
service. Apparently this was in preparation
for the release of "The Master Gunfighter,"
but when they didn't get it in release the
two Billy Jack pictures were quietly returned
to service.
We booked "Trial" again for September
18-22. Then, in a mimeographed letter
dated August 15, Warner Bros, advised that
the print was being taken out of service
effective September 1. The only way we
could get it was to move it up to August
28 where we had another picture advertised.
This entailed considerable trouble,
expense and explanation for us.
I realize their desire to protect the openings
of the newer picture, but couldn't
this be anticipated at least three months in
advance and not cause all this inconvenience.
On the other hand, what effect would
the earlier picture playing out in a little
tank town have on the openings of the
newer picture in the key cities?
Now come fall and we booked "Winnie
and Pooh and Tigger Too" with a Disney
feature. After we had it advertised on our
calendar, we received notice it was being
removed from service.
We note a TV blurb
that says it is to be telecast this fall. Now
these contracts are made well in advance,
so we can see no excuse for Disney not
advising their branches of this well-in-advance
so there is a cutoff date on bookings
that will not cause inconvenience.
In these rural towns our best advertising
is the program calendar that carries
six to eight weeks of bookings. It makes
us look a little silly in the eyes of our customers
when we have to show a picture
other than the one we have advertised.
With just a little cooperation on the part
of the distributors this could be avoided.
Let's appeal to them for their cooperation.
Ricketts Theatres,
Ness City, Plainville,
and Holyrood, Kas.
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'Condor' Captures KC
With 500; 'Do It' 315
KANSAS CITY—"Three Days of the
Condor" unwrapped a cool 500 in its bow
at the Glenwood 1. "Let's Do It Again"
completed a first week at seven theatres
with a fast 315 for second spot. Coming
up third was "Rooster Cogburn." debuting
at four theatres with 285.
(Average Is 100)
Embassy 1—And Now for Something Completely
Different (Col), 4th wk 40
Embassy 2—Farewell, My Lovely
(Emb), 9th wk — 45
Fine Arts—Luther (AFT) 130
Four theatres—Hard Times (Col), 2nd wk 125
Four theatres—Rooster Cogburn (Univ) 285
Glenwood 1—Three Days of the Condor (Para) ....500
Midland 1—Jaws (Univ), 18th wk 135
Nine theatres—Diamonds (Emb) 50
Seven theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 315
Seven theatres—The Master Guniighter
(Taylor-Laughlin), 3rd wk 70
Valley View 1—The Other Side of the Mountain
(Univ), 22nd wk .130
'Do It
Again,' 'Mahogany'
Tied at 400 in Chicago
CHICAGO— 'Let's Do It Again" and
"Mahogany" tied with two whopping
grosses of 400 each at the State Lake and
Chicago. "Three Days of the Condor" uncovered
second spot with a nifty 315 at
two houses while "Whiffs" nosed its way
to fourth with 260 in an opening at four
houses.
Carnegie—Royal Flash (20th-Fox), 2nd wk 150
Chicago—Mahogany (Para) 400
Evergreen, Woodfield 2—Three Days of the
Condor (Para) 315
Four theatres—Whiffs (20th-Fox) 260
Four theatres—Give 'Em Hell, Harry!
(TheatroVision), 4th wk 230
Four theatres—Rooster Cogburn (Univ) --230
Gateway. United Artists—Jaws (Univ), 17th wk. ..160
Loop—The Master Gunfighter (Taylor-Laughlin),
3rd wk - 150
Roosevelt—Black Christmas (WB), 3rd wk 100
State Lake—Let's Do It Again (WB), 2nd wk 400
New British Film Censor
Concerned About Sadism
LONDON—Britain's newly named film
censor, 45-year-old American-born James
Ferman, told the Associated Press in an
interview that he is worried about a surge
of sadism on the screen. Ferman, who has
assumed the title of secretary of the British
Board of Film Censors, told AP: "I am not
a guardian of public morals but I am
strongly against sadism and sexploitation
in the movies. I can conceive of no society
that would not place some limits on what is
permissible on the screen."
Ferman succeeds Stephen Murphy, who
resigned to write and lecture.
"Frankly." Ferman continued, "I just
don't know yet whether I'll turn out to be
more libertarian or more repressive than
my predecessors. But I do know that there is
a kind of revulsion against permissiveness
in the cinema. It's in the air. I suppose I'm
a poacher turned gamekeeper but I hope
to work out a kind of consensus with all
the interests involved."
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Nazi Film Screening
Applauded in Atlanta
By
SAM LUCCHESE
ATLANTA—An overflow crowd, voicing
anti-Semitic remarks at times, attended
the controversial screening of Nazi filmmaker
Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the
Will" here October 25.
The film, considered the most "terrifying"
propaganda film ever made, was used
by Adolph Hitler to subjugate and destroy
Jews in Germany during the Third Reich.
Originally scheduled for showing in a
450-seat concert hall in the High Museum
of Art, the site of the screening was shifted
to the 850-seat Alliance Theatre in the
Memorial Arts Center due to the interest
by the public and civil rights groups.
Panel Discussed Film
A panel discussion on Ms. Riefenstahl
and the film followed the screening Saturday,
October 25, in the Alliance Theatre.
The discussion by the panel was moderate
and primarily unemotional. Emotions and
prejudicial remarks, however, were running
high among the audience.
The initial appearance of Adolph Hitler
on the screen drew a burst of applause.
Earlier the Anti-Defamation League and
the Feminist Action Alliance, two Atlanta
civil rights-oriented groups, had protested
the inclusion of the film in the Women's
Film Festival sponsored by the High Museum
and the city's Bureau of Cultural and
International Affairs.
City and museum officials, however, refused
to stop the screening of "Triumph of
the Will" and another Riefenstahl film
"Olympia Parts I and II" on the grounds
that it would be censorship.
Split on Merits
Panelists, who included a film critic, a
photographer, an art history professor and
an Atlanta synagogue education official,
were split on the merits of the film and
the decision to show it free to the public.
Leonard Kramish. director of education
at the temple, said: "It was a 'triumph of
the will' for me to sit through this film.
We don't object to showing the film, but
we have the right to question the taste of
showing it in this format ."
. .
Mercy Sandberg-Wright, a film critic.
said she thought the film should be shown,
saying "... I think the only way to fight
propaganda is by arming yourself with
knowledge . .
." She said Riefenstahl was
unlucky to be in the wrong place at the
wrong time. "Her talents were wasted in
promoting such an ignoble cause."
Photographer Charles Rafshoon rated
limited applause and many boos when he
said: "Anti-Semitism was an integral part of
the Nazi Party and we have the corpses of
6.000,000 Jews to prove it. The film is
obscene."
Dr. Clark Poling, assistant professor of
art history at Emory University, said: "We
can welcome the reason to see this film as
a lesson in history." He pointed out that
there are difficulties in separating the skill
of the filmmaker from the social content of
the work.
One unidentified member of the audience
who described himself as a "WASP" asked
the panel why no one complained when a
Jewish film director made "Blazing Saddles,"
a film the man said he found offensive
on many levels. His comments were
greeted with some applause.
Security officers, armed with walkie-talkies,
were in evidence during the afternoon
screenings, but there was no violence.
Booker Bill Andrew III Is
Now Playwright, Director
ATLANTA—Bill (Buzz) Andrew III,
who is associated with his father E. William
Andrew jr., a veteran showman who
owns and operates the Southern Independent
Theatres booking agency, eased his foot
into another branch of the entertainment
industry October 31. WABE-FM, Atlanta's
public broadcasting radio station, presented
two original suspenseful dramas that day,
appropriately enough on Halloween. The
younger Andrew wrote "Very Concerned."
which was directed by George Pirkle. and
directed "The Stopover." a bone-chiller,
written by Shel Swedarsky.
Pirkle. an information officer of the
Georgia Revenue Department, and Andrew
knew each other while both were working
on their master's degrees in broadcasting
at the University of Georgia and were
among the first to answer the call for volunteers
when Walter Brand of WABE started
his new drama project. Brand was in
the cast of "Concerned." with Maria
Sparks, Eugene Hubbard, David Jacobs
and Pirkle.
After receiving his degree in 1971, Andrew
worked as a radio announcer, radio
news director and director of the recording
division of a publishing company, all in
addition to the years he has been working
in the film business.
"Radio drama is on its way back." Andrew
said. "All it takes to produce it are
enthusiastic performers, competent writers
and production people. We firmly believe
that public response to this program is sufficient
to warrant it being put on the
WABE-FM schedule as a
regular feature.
"People, looking for good, family-oriented
and inexpensive forms of entertainment,
now find TV sadly lacking. They'll
return to radio as a source of drama and
entertainment. Just give us a break."
Film Producers Announce
Tom Mix' Documentary
DEWEY. OKL A.—Cowboy hero Tom
Mix, an early movie star with strong Oklahoma
connections, will be the subject of
an upcoming feature length motion picture,
"Tom Mix Rides Again."
Producers Tom Poutross and Nick H.
Terry also announced preparation of a
pilot film for a TV western series, "Tom
Mix." The search for an actor to portray
the "new" Tom Mix begins in November.
The glamorous cowboy of silent films,
Mix starred in over 300 films before his
death in 1940.
Federal Panel Denies
Fla. Obscenity Suit
JACKSONVILLE—A three-judge Federal
court here has upheld Florida's obscenity
law which was attacked by attorney
William J. Sheppard on behalf of local
Ellwest Stereo Theatres, exhibitors of adult
films in several downtown locations.
Sheppard contended that the state law is
unconstitutional on grounds that it allows
films to be seized on the basis of affidavits
and failed to provide for expedited appeal.
Sitting on the bench were U. S. Circuit
Court Judge Bryan Simpson and District
Judge Charles H. Scott and John A. Reed.
Sheppard said that a magistrate or judge
should be compelled to view a film before
issuing a search warrant for its seizure as
pornographic material, but Florida law allows
such seizure on the basis of affidavits
submitted to a court by investigating officers
who view and describe the film's contents.
The case, defended by Assistant City
General Counsel Robert L. Beals, was dismissed
with the plaintiff, Ellwest Stereo
Theatres, being assessed with court costs.
If appealed, the case would go directly to
the Federal Supreme Court.
Hal Wallis Plans Sequel
To Wayne-Hepburn Film
ATLANTA, GA.—Barbara Thomas, Atlanta
Journal amusements editor, revealed
in an interview with Hal Wallis, that the
maker of 400 films now is readying a
sequel to "Rooster Cogburn." a Wallis feature
that just now is opening in theatres
throughout the country. Starred in the Universal
picture are John Wayne and Katharine
Hepburn, who already have been signed
for the sequel. The picture is currently
showing at the Georgia Cinerama. Smyrna
Belmont and the Westgate theatres in the
Atlanta metro area.
Wayne created the character of Rooster
Cogburn in "True Grit" and he continues in
the picture of that name in the title, with
the addition of Ms. Hepburn, a fiesty independent
school teacher who breaks down
Cogburn's animosity toward her.
The sequel will be titled "Someday."
which will be obvious to those who have
seen "Rooster Cogburn."
"When I screened the film in Hollywood
in rough cut. Universal thought so much
of it they suggested I do another. So I got a
treatment together," Wallis told Ms. Thomas.
"Both Katharine and John approved the
new treatment. They wanted to do another
film
together. As a matter of fact they talked
about it when we were in Oregon. They
wanted to know how soon we could start."
Wallis expects the sequel to be ready for
spring
release.
AIP Combo
Big Gross for
ST. LOUIS—Special combo of American
International's "Abby" and Cinerama Releasing's
"The Mack" has opened at the
Fox Theatre here with more than $12,000
in the first six days.
BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975 SE-1

ATLANTA
Qeorgians obediently turned clocks back
one hour Sunday, October 26, as Daylight
Saving Time ran its course. To be
sure, some made the mistake of advancing
their timepieces ard spent the rest of the
day in timeless confusion. DST has never
been popular in rural Georgia, especially
with farmers, who contend they can't train
their cows and chickens to conform to the
"fast time." Many refer to standard time as
"God's Time." But with the earlier sunlit
hours, parents are happy that their children
will not have to huddle in the dark waiting
for school buses and risking injuries. Outdoor
theatre operators have long given up
opposition to the change. "We've learned to
live with it" is their philosophical reply.
That red-circled
Monday. October 27, on
the calendar caused as much confusion as
d'd the day designated for the observation
of Columbus Day. Inquiry indicated it was
the day that the U.S. was supposed to observe
Veterans' Day, which was formerly
called Armistice Day in honor of World
War I's ending. It had been celebrated annually
on November 11. Vets of that war
(and others) are loath to go along with the
arbitrary shifting of the date and many
military organizations will parade and commemorate
Tuesday (11), the actual day
when guns were silenced and peace reigned.
The Atlanta chapter of the National
Academy of TV Arts and Sciences sponsored
a special "Mini-Camera Seminar"
Wednesday, October 29, conducted by lohn
Haney, director of programing for the
Georgia Public TV Network. It was followed
by a question and answer period with
representatives from TV stations WAGA,
WSB, WTCG and WXIA.
Nancy Roberson, daughter of 20th Century-Fox
staffer Marjorie Roberson and
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Free films— "The Life of O'Haru," at
Atlanta Public Library, Central branch, a
Japanese film, directed by Kenji . Mizoguchi.
chronicles the decline of a beautiful
court lady; "Black Girl," an African film
about a girl tricked into working as a
domestic for a French middle class family;
"Promised Lands," in Walter Hill auditorium,
a farce by Italian director Lina
Wertmuller. finds parallels between sex and
politics.
Three new advertising firms have announced
opening of offices in Atlanta.
Radio Advertising Representatives, Inc., of
New York, has opened an office at 3330
Peachtree St.. N.E. Chrome Ball Productions,
which will specialize in "difficult
media approaches and executions," according
to its founders, has begun operations at
100 Colony Square. Roman and Soulen,
whose first account is Guest Quarters, Inc.,
of Norfolk, Va., also has opened an office
in Colony Square.
Territorial provisions in contracts between
the Coca-Cola Co., based in Atlanta,
and its bottlers do not violate antitrust
statutes, a Federal Trade Commission law
judge ruled October 8. The 90-page decision,
handed down by Judge Joseph P.
Dufresne, said exclusive bottler's agreements,
entered into by soft drink firms, increase
competition and do not constitute
illegal restraint of trade. The ruling applies
to the nation's other major soft drink firm,
Pepsi-Cola, and its bottlers and Judge Dufresne
recommended that the FTC drop the
antitrust complaint it issued against the two
soft drink firms July 15, 1971. The opinion
covered complaints against Coca-Cola Co.
of Atlanta, and against Coca-Cola Bottling
Co., Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc.,
all of Chattanooga. Tenn. PepsiCo, parent
firm of Pepsi-Cola, had agreed that it would
abide by the decision in the Coca-Cola case.
Marquee changes: The big ones are
making their appearances on the Atlanta
cinema scene and the lines are forming
at the boxoffices. Paramount's "Mahogany,"
starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee
Williams, at the Broadview II and Atlanta,
got a big push from full-page ads October
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24. Warner Bros.' "Dog Day Afternoon,"
starring Al Pacino, at Phipps Plaza 1 and
National Triple, was close behind and so
was Phipps Penthouse with "Lisztomania."
Also making waves were these changes:
Cobb Center, "Hearts of the West"; Marietta
Strand, "Let's Do It Again"; Rhodes,
"Royal Flash"; Lenox Square I, Parkaire
Twin, Westgate, Cobb Center I and Suburban
Plaza, "Where Does It Hurt?"; Parkaire
II and Village, "Rollerball"; Rialto,
"Sisters" and "Coffy"; Peachtree Battle,
"Fantasia"; Capri, "The Longest Yard";
Cherokee and Belvedere, "The Groove
Tube" and "Flesh Gordon"; Lakewood
Twin, "Summer School Teachers"; Greenbriar
and South DeKalb, "Love and
Death."
Other bookings include three horror
flicks at the Bankhead drive-in, "Dracula
vs. Frankenstein," "Face of the Screaming
Werewolf" and "The Sting of Death," plus
1 1 drive-ins in the Atlanta metro area
and nearby locations, "Diary of a Rape"
and "Girls in Trouble"; Saturday/ Sunday
family matinee at seven Eastern Federal
Corp. locations. "The Other Side of the
Mountain." with all seats priced at $1.
Tradepress screenings were sparse last
week, confined to three at 20th Century-
Fox's Filmrow screening room: "Blue Grass
Festival," Columbia; "X-Rated Girls," distributed
by Tri-Star Films; and "Mr.
Quilp," Avco Embassy.
Potpourri—Action for Children's Television
conducted its fifth annual symposium
Sunday-Tuesday (2-4) at the Atlanta Memorial
Arts Center, featuring a number of
noted speakers and experts in the field of
children's TV. ACT is a national organization
working to encourage diversity and
eliminate commercialism in children's TV.
The advertisement announcing the
booking
of "Poor White Trash" at theatres
throughout metro Atlanta, carried these
statements: "Due to the abnormal subject
matter of this picture, no children will be
allowed with or without their parents . . .
Special uniformed police will supervise admissions."
Gene Kelly's "Salute to Broadway," starring
Howard Keel, Ken Berry and Mimi
Hines, has been booked for one performance
at the Atlanta Civic Center Saturday
(15) at $7.50 top . . . "Ice Capades" opened
October 28 for a six-day run at Atlanta's
15.000-seat Omni and the opening performance
was designated as WSB-TV night and
all seats went for half price . . . The Atlanta
Symphony Youth Orchestra, with Michael
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Terry Stockton, who retired after a long
career as a motion picture projection
booth trouble shooter with RCA, is filling
out his retirement years by performing the
same function as a roving field engineer
with the Kent Theatres circuit which
stretches from Tallahassee in north Florida
to the lower east coast.
A large gathering of merrymakers from
Filmrow offices enjoyed the October 25
WOMPI Halloween party at the home of
John and Mary Hart on Princess Anne
Lane.
The motion picture "Jaws" has created
so much interest in sharks that a "Sharks
in Perspective" conference has been scheduled
at the Hyatt House Hotel near Walt
Disney World' Thursday-Saturday (20-22)
for a group of government officials, scientists
and fishery experts. The meeting was
first proposed for tourist-conscious Daytona
Beach but the chamber of commerce
there spurned the idea and suggested that
it be held someplace else, "like Panama."
Dale S. Beaumariage, chief of Florida's
Bureau of Marine Science, pointed out that
many more Floridians are hunting and eating
sharks since the great white shark started
gobbling up swimmers on movie screens,
and many gourmet restaurants have started
. . . "Jaws" is scheduled to
featuring shark steaks on their bills-of-fare.
Beaumariage also said this could lead to the
development of a shark skin tanning industry
in Florida
close out its incredible run of 21 recordbreaking
weeks at the ABC Florida State
Theatres' Regency I Theatre Wednesday
(5), giving way to "Rooster Cogburn."
Charles Brock, the Florida Times-Union
entertainment editor, favored new screen
attractions in town with some lively reviews
aimed at separating the home folks from
their TV sets. Getting his treatment included
"Mahogany" at the ABC FST Center
Theatre and two units of Eastern Federal
Theatres, the Town & Country and the
Ribault Drive-In; "Let's Do It Again" at
ABC FST's Regency II and Edgewood theatres;
"The Night They Robbed Big Bertha's"
at Kent's Norwood Blue Theatre and
two EFT drive-ins. the Midway and Fox:
and "Ten Little Indians" at three Kent
units, the Norwood Gold and St. Johns
theatres and the Southside Drive-in . . .
Four Kent circuit houses and Keith Miller's
Village Cinema I had splashy ads for $1 a
seat at recent Saturday and Sunday matinees
of "Pinocchio's Birthday Party."
Vivian Ganas decreed a Veterans' Day
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the Clark Film Releasing Co.; "Big Daddy,"
General Films; "Psychic Killer," Avco
Embassy; and "The Hindenburg," Universal
Some Filmrow offices closed for Veterans'
Day but others decided to give their
employees the day after Thanksgiving, Friday
(28), in place of it to supply a rare fourday
row of holidays.
WOMPI members turned themselves into
good fairies on broomsticks as they scheduled
two other Halloween events following
their pre-Halloween Filmrow party. The
Jacksonville Journal reported they were in
charge of booths at the annual Woodstock
Halloween Carnival for handicapped children,
with WOMPI awarding costume
prizes to winners in categories of young
children and teenagers, in addition to preparing
treat bags for shut-in children on
Halloween. WOMPI also scheduled working
hours staffing the Children's Museum
haunted house fund-raising.
ATLANTA
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Palmer conducting, will appear in its fall
concert Saturday (8).
Weis Broadview II is offering a nostalgic
double bill. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe
in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and
Bette Davis and Anne Baxter in "All About
Eve" . . . Hans Conried. veteran of more
than 100 motion picture credits, stars in
the next offering, opening Tuesday (4), of
Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water" at
the Midnight Sun Dinner Theatre . . . "Let's
Do It Again." the Sidney Poitier-Bill Cosby
comedy, was made on several Atlanta locations.
There are panoramic views of the
skyline and other scenes were done around
^ity Hall, the Atlantic Steel Co. and th<
Wheat Street Baptist Church.
'Special Section' Premieres
In Montreal, Toronto Runs
From Canadian Edition
MONTREAL—Costa-Gavras' new film
"Special Section" opened October 10 in
theatres across the country. In Montreal,
the French version was screened at the new
Le Parisien five-plex and at the Laval Theatre.
A version with English subtitles also
appeared at the Kent Theatre, at the Cinema
Canadien in Quebec and at the International
in Toronto.
Acclaimed for its portrayal of French
political intrigue, "Special Section" stars
Jacques Perrin, also the producer, and was
written by Jorge Semprun. It was the official
French selection at the Cannes Festival
this year and was joint winner with "Les
Ordres" for best screenplay.
The world premiere of "Barry Lyndon"
will be held December 19 in Hollywood.
Editor Ralph Winters Is
Visitor at NFB Studios
From Canadian Edition
MONTREAL—Ralph Winters,
the noted
Hollywood film editor whose talents are
evident in motion pictures such as "Quo
Vadis," "Ben-Hur" and "The Great Race,"
is spending a week at National Film Board
of Canada production studios in Montreal
at the invitation of producer Roman Kroitor.
The genius who edited 20-second film
segments into an eight-minute continuous
chariot race in "Ben-Hur" is sharing his
wide experience in dramatic films with NFB
film editors who work primarily in documentaries.
Winters, who was born in Toronto,
is a longtime resident of Hollywood with
30 years of film work to his credit. He has
never worked in documentaries but expresses
great admiration for film editors in that
field.
"The film editor's contribution in documentaries
is very vital," says Winters.
"In dramatized films, we have storylines
and tight patterns to follow but in documentaries
this is often lacking and therefore
demands much research and creative tricks
by the editors to make the film hold together."
Speaking of NFB filmmaking facilities.
Winters said he was taken by the enthusiasm
and good frame of mind in the place.
Most of all, he was amazed to find a selfcontained
film industry under one roof.
"You could come in empty-handed and
walk out with a completed film!"
Of the many challenges in motion-picture
editing he recalls the difficult three months
of filming and on-location editing of the
chariot race in "Ben-Hur." The section of
arena built on the set provided only 20
seconds of usable film every time the chariots
raced past it. This had to be repeated
numerous times in each direction and two
hours of film was taken, comprising 550
separate shots. For editor Winters, the
challenge lay in the need to put these together
to look like a continuous race of
eight laps around an arena by nine fourhorse
chariots. The footage had to be edited
immediately and completely before the expensive
set, which included 100 horses,
could be disbanded. Keeping track of each
chariot team was further complicated because
the daily rushes were developed in
black-and-white to keep costs down.
Billy Wilder's "The Front Page" was the
latest assignment for Winters.
'Do It Again' Sets Record
From — Central Edition
CHICAGO "Let's Do It Again," Sidney
Poitier-Bill Cosby starrer, racked up a
whopping gross of over $21,000 at the State
Lake Theatre in Chicago October 13 to
set a record for a weekday holiday in the
Windy City. The comedy, directed by
Poitier, is a First Artists Presentation for
Warner Bros, release. Mel Tucker produced
from a screenplay by Richard Wesley.
Don Devlin and Harry Gittes are co-producing
"Harry and Walter Go to New
York."
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MEMPHIS
yariety Club Tent 20 conducted a general
membership meeting in the club quarters
at the Sheraton's Medical Center hotel
Tuesday, October 21, for election of 1975
officers. Joe Keifer of Malco Theatres was
elected chief barker with first assistant
Chuck Sumner and second assistant George
Sammons. Howard Nicholson was elected
dough guy and Jim Buckley property master.
Canvassmen elected were Steve Lightman,
Leon Rountree, Tim Bowles, Bill
Bovori, Kerny Mitchell and Henry Hammond.
Carl Shorter is retiring as chief
barker after serving two years.
The October WOMPI meeting took place
in the home of Judy Trimeloni, former
employee of Film Transit. Judy served a
spaghetti dinner, which was followed by the
business meeting. After a discussion regarding
service for the month, a decision was
made to aid the family of young Freddie
Taylor who was fatally injured by an auto
while he riding his bike. His parents Mr.
and Mrs. Carl P. Taylor and two surviving
brothers Kenny and Paul live at 3070
Sumner Ave. A check from WOMPIs will
be sent to assist them.
WOMPI Mildred Miller and husband
Chet are spending two weeks vacationing
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Long Careers in Theatres
For Connersville Women
From Mideastern Edition
CONNERSVILLE, IND.—In these days
of frequent changes in business and industry,
it is a bit unusual to find two friends
whose combined careers in the theatre exceeds
a century of service.
Kathryn Fettig, manager of the Connersville
Drive-In, has spent her entire adult
life in the movie business. She started her
career in 1918 as a ticket seller at the
Auditorium Theatre on West Seventh
Street.
The other person is Mabel Taylor, cashier
at the Times Theatre, 616 Central. She
started her theatre career March 26, 1926,
selling tickets at the former Lyric Theatre
(now the Times Theatre).
UDon high school graduation, Ms. Fettig
was hired at the Auditorium for a period
of three weeks but she remained with the
theatre until the building burned in December
1961. Up until this point, she served as
the booking agent for the Auditorium as
well as two other downtown theatres, the
Lyric and the Vaudette.
One of the first great movies to be
shown at the Auditorium was the classic
"The Birth of a Nation" March 27, 1916.
The troupe which accompanied the silent
film included its own orchestra, projector
and operator.
When the great stageshow "Ben-Hur"
was shown at the Auditorium Theatre, the
performers included trained horses, hitched
to the chariots.
Ms. Fettig and Ms. Taylor had been
working for the local theatres for several
years when silent movies were replaced by
the talkies in 1929. At one time there were
two kinds of talking morion pictures. One
tyt>e was the Vitaphone which used a longplaying
disc record which synchronized with
the film. The other type was the Movietone,
with the soundtrack made on the
film.
At first talkies were not shown at every
show and patrons would call in advance to
learn when the next one would be screened.
One of the first talkies was "Sonny Boy,'*
starring Al Jolson.
The last movie at the Auditorium before
it burned was a matinee starring Bob Hope
in "Bachelor in Paradise." The matinee
crowd, mostly children enjoying the show
during Christmas vacation, were out of the
build'ng. Young Mabel Taylor and her
friend Kathryn Fettig had just left the
theatre when the fire was discovered.
After the Auditorium burned, operators
Dick Pell and Roy Harrold of Rushville,
Ind., purchased the Connersville Drive-in
on Indiana 44 West.
After a short vacation imposed by the
fire, Ms. Fettig started her present work
at the drive-in.
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Tucson 'Gunman' Adds
To 'Walking Tall' Saga
From Western Edition
TUCSON—A startled would-be bandit
stared up from the floor into the steely
eyes of the big man standing over him and
heard these words: "First, you made a mistake
in coming in this store. Second, you
came in when I was here."
Unaware of whom he was attempting to
rob, the floored bandit had hoped to intimidate
his "victim" with a wadded newspaper
under a towel. Presuming that it looked
like a gun, he had tried to hold up the
Quik Mart convenience store at 2520 North
15th Ave. by demanding: "Don't move or
I'll blow your head off."
The next thing the "gunman" knew, he
was lying flat on the floor.
It was store manager Edward Holmes
who was advising the prostrate man of his
mistakes. Holmes is an ex-deputy sheriff
and he served under the legendary Tennessee
Sheriff Buford Pusser on whose reallife
story the film "Walking Tall" was
based.
The luckless man, Jose E. Suarez, 44,
was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery,
treated at Pima County General Hospital
and then taken to Pima County Jail.
Fort Wayne Officials Are
Accused by Citizen Group
From Mideastern Edition
FORT WAYNE, IND.—The issue of
pornography businesses has been injected
in the mayoral election campaign in Fort
Wayne in a recent newsletter issued by the
Citizens for Decency. The group charged
the present Ivan Lebamoff administration
with minimal enforcement of existing legislation
and said that convictions on obscenity
charges have been almost nonexistent.
Citizens for Decency representatives have
appeared at city council sessions to encourage
enactment of stiff anti-obscenity
ordinances. They also said the city's public
nuisance ordinance, in effect for at least
three years, has not been properly enforced.
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Tucky Lady' Performances
Exciting to British Writer
NEW ORLEANS—With the holiday
season comes the year's final blockbusters.
Promoting these films is a task of several
months and already, writes Frank Gagnard
in the Times-Picayune, 20th Century-Fox
has begun promoting "Lucky Lady," its
Christmas offering.
Gagnard's recent comments are quoted,
in
full:
Penelope Jacques is not so much a publicist
for the new Liza Minnelli movie,
"Lucky Lady," as a groupie. Ask for a fact
on the forthcoming film and you end up
with an excited description of a particular
scene.
Over dinner at Antoine's the other evening,
the picture's official "publicity coordinator"
said she didn't want to spoil the
production for a prospective viewer by telling
too much of the plot. But out it came,
scene by scene, almost frame by frame, including
the ending.
And before she went out on her current
promotion tour, Mrs. Jacques said, she was
warned not to predict "Lucky Lady's"
chances at popular success. But she had to
confess in a British-accented rush. "I do
think it's smashing!"
Set in the Prohibition 1930s, "Lucky
Lady" is about a female rum-runner (Liza)
and her two lover-associates (Gene Hackman
and Burt Reynolds). She loves them,
they love her, but "she does marry Charlie,
not either of these two fellows," Mrs.
Jacques said.
Withholding at least one secret, she added,
"I won't tell you why."
The visitor came to her current job by a
highly circuitous route. A native of England,
she went to Paris as a girl to dance
at the Lido. A year later she entered the
fashion field as a model, a fashion consultant,
and a correspondent on fashion and
women's affairs for the London Daily Mirror.
She also published a "successful novel."
Fortunes and interests changed, she lived
in the States for a while, and once in Hong
Kong while staging a fashion show she met
actress Yvette Mimieux. Not long ago she
found herself free and was invited to visit
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Stanley Donen, in Beverly Hills.
Donen's "Lucky Lady" was then filming
in G-uaymas. Mexico, and Mrs. Jacques and
Mrs. Donen paid several visits to the location.
The old writer's instincts came out and
Mrs. Jacques free-lanced several pieces on
the filming to the Daily Mirror and "became
fascinated by the film process and
people."
It was Donen who decided to send her
into the field to publicize "Lucky Lady."
In her rapid and vivacious manner, Mrs.
Jacques said, "I only agreed to do this
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Honesty still seems to prevail. A manager
of one of the Gulf States theatres recently
received the following note: "Dear
Sir: When I was much younger, to see if
we could get away with it. you became the
unknowing host to me as an unpaying member
of the viewing audience. The check enclosed
for $20 should adequately cover the
lost income."
Irene Mexic, Gulf States publicity representative,
will be visiting with the managers
in Fort Walton and Pensacola, Fla., and
the news media to set up publicity for coming
attractions. Irene also was working with
Jack Dobbs and the state tourist commission
on the recent NATO convention.
In the health department: Simo Marinez,
brother of Becky Landry, Gulf States booking
department, hurt his back playing footthat's
not perfectly true, I wanted the
money—if it was something I could be
persuasive about." And sincere. And she
thinks the picture is smashing.
Also, Liza is a dream, "thoughtful, tireless,
the cement that held these three people
all together." Ms. Minnelli is playing
the "first good woman's part for the past
five years," Hackman proves that "he could
be believable as the lover of a younger
woman," and Reynolds, who is not actually
Penelope Jacques' "type," comes into his
own.
"Burt Reynolds has never played a humbler
before," she said, "and he is perfectly
endearing. I think this film will clear it all
up— -he is an actor, and with a future."
As for the sex content of the film, which
sounds like a straight "Cabaret." its representative
said, "There's no overt sexual activity.
There is a quite specific bedroom
scene with the three of them in bed together."
But after all the girl does marry Charlie.
We'll have to wait to see why.
Ohio Prisoners See Films
As Guards Have Blue Flu
From Mideastem Edition
MANSFIELD. OHIO — A "calling-insick"
strike by several guards at the Ohio
Reformatory, Mansfield, caused the prison
to be on a holiday schedule last week. As
a result, the prisoners did not attend school
classes or shops but, instead, were shown
the first of a series of late-release movies
provided by Columbia Pictures as part of
an agreement made in connection with the
use of the facility for the recent filming of
a major motion picture.
When the prisoners appeared in the film
made by Columbia, they earned $10 a day
as extras, with the money going into the
reformatory industrial and recreation fund.
As part of the pact, the staff dining room
was air-conditioned and the producers also
agreed to supply some new TV sets and
athletic equipment, as well as several laterelease
films.
ball.
Hank Dupuis. husband of Earline Dupuis,
Universal, is in the hospital recovering
from an operation.
Duncan Knowls has been working with
the publicity department of Gulf States
helping to set up a new system of newspaper
advertising.
Marquee changes: "Mahogany," starring
Diana Ross, at three theatres, Lakeside,
Oakwood and Gentilly Woods; "Ilsa, She
Wolf of the SS," Loew's State; "Hearts of
the West," Lakeside, Westside and Kenilworth
theatres; "Lisztomania," Saenger-Orleans,
and "The Cheerleaders" in a multiple
. . . "Jaws" is now in its 18th week at the
Joy Theatre; "Cooley High" held over for
its 11th week; "Give 'Em Hell, Harry!" was
in its fifth week at the Lakeside 2.
CHARLOTTE
WOMPIs met In October for a luncheon
and business session at the YMCA.
Vera Robinson, Buena Vista staffer, was
coordinator of the events. Certificates for
perfect attendance at all meetings during
the past year were given to Clara Finlayson,
Hazel Miller and Sylvia Todd. Presenting
the awards was Blanche Carr, president and
Boxoffice correspondent, who attended the
recent international convention in Chicago.
She also gave the various committee chairmen
brochures from convention workshops.
The women discussed forthcoming finance
and service projects, including plans
for the luncheon Wednesday (19). Members
are asked to bring canned goods, which
may be donated to the Thanksgiving family
in need, or to drop them at Sylvia Todd's
office at Stewart and Everett Theatres.
Members also were reminded that there
will be a bake sale in the Vinson Building
lobby Wednesday (26) and were asked to
bake as many "goodies" as possible.
Alice Helms, United Artists, won a begonia
as door prize. The birthday drawing
prize was awarded to Dessie Guyer, Carolina
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Gomorrah' Is Seized
At Santa Ana Cinema
From Western Edition
SAN FRANCISCO—The Santa Ana vice
squad October 9 confiscated the Mitchell
Bros.' "Sodom and Gomorrah—The Last
Seven Days," the second such seizure in
Southern California for the X-rated film
since it premiered September 3. "Sodom"
also was seized three weeks ago in San
Diego. Both confiscations fall under Section
311.2 of the Penal Code—the exhibition of
alleged obscene material.
Both houses also are operated by the
Mitchell Bros., San Francisco-based producers
and exhibitors who operate a tentheatre
circuit in California.
In other developments in Santa Ana, the
city council received a petition of more
than 5,000 names asking it to outlaw adult
theatres. The target of the petition is the
Mitchell Bros.' Santa Ana Theatre, located
in Honer Plaza, and the site of the recent
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CLEVELAND—Margaret Hamilton, who
has appeared in countless films and is best
remembered for her role as the wicked
witch in "The Wizard of Oz," recently returned
to her hometown to help celebrate
the 60th anniversary of the Cleveland Play
House and receive its honorary trusteeship
award.
The doting grandmother of three acted
at the Play House in the late 1920s before
making her New York debut in 1932. She's
neither folksy nor mean, parts with which
she is most often associated. Maggie is
warm, intelligent and articulate. She attended
Bolton School here and Hathaway
Brown. She first was bitten by the acting
bug when she appeared in a school play at
Hathaway Brown and has been acting ever
since.
At her family's insistence, Ms. Hamilton
became a kindergarten teacher at Dunham
School. She started a nursery school at
Fairmount Presbyterian Church and began
performing in the then-new Drury and
Brooks theatres.
Ms. Hamilton, called Peggy as a girl
here, recently completed a one-year run
with the touring company of "A Little
Night Music." More recently she appeared
in "The Anderson Tapes" and "Brewster
McCloud." She is seen often on TV as
Cora, the "coffee lady."
The actress lives in New York in Gramercy
Park.
'Hard Times' Hits
185 in Memphis Bow
MEMPHIS— "Jaws" managed to upset
"Hard Times" for the lead with a mild 200
in a 17th week. "Hard Times" averaged out
to 185 at three houses, but scored a smashing
350 at one theatre, the Malco Quartet 4.
Taking third was "Phantom of the Paradise,"
which hit 155 in a second round at
two houses. "The Return of the Pink Panther"
finished a 16th frame with 150.
(Average Is 100)
Crosstown Give 'Em Hell, Harryl
(TheatroVision). 3rd wk 25
Malco—Coonskin (SR) 50
Malco Quartet 2—The Return oi the Pink
Panther (UA), 16th wk 150
Malco Quartet 4, Southbrook 1 The Phantom oi
the Paradise (20th-Fox), 2nd wk 155
Park—Jaws (Umv), 17th wk 200
Plaza 1—Farewell. My Lovely (Emb) 100
Southbrook 4—Sandstone (SR), 5th wk 125
Three theatres—Hard Times (Col) 185
City of Phoenix Sued
PHOENIX—John F. Ebert and Phillip
C. Santhon, owners of Ellwest Stereo theaatres,
downtown adult cinema operation,
have filed suit against the city of Phoenix
contending that the firm's amusement tax
license fee is unconstitutional "because it
is overly broad and vague and infringes on
freedom of speech."
Chicago Honors Sinatra
CHICAGO—Frank Sinatra has been
named recipient of a gold medallion which
makes him an honorary citizen of the city.
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Sophia Loren and Husband
Attend Premiere in Dallas
DALLAS—Sophia Loren ended an "eightyear
self-imposed exile" from the United
States October 12 when her latest film.
"Poopsie and Company" had its American
premiere in the Bob Hope Theatre on the
campus of Southern Methodist University
in Dallas.
When asked why Ms. Loren had maintained
the eight-year absence. Zev Braun.
co-producer of the film, said, "She could
.not find the right vehicle. She needed a
breakaway to change the Americans" image
of her as being so dramatic. This was the
role to do it."
Braun accompanied Ms. Loren and her
husband Dr. Carlo Ponti. also co-producer
of the film, to the premiere. Braun said that
he and Ponti chose "Poopsie and Company"
because, "We were looking for the right
role to bring Sophia back to the U.S. We
also wanted to do something different to
show her versatility, such as her abilities to
sing and dance, in contrast with the roles
that she has done in the past."
The premiere, held in conjunction with
the Neiman-Marcus Italian
Fortnight, benefited
the USA Film Festival Children's
Film Circus and the Teen-Children's Theatre
of the Dallas Theatre Center.
Before the screening. Ms. Loren and
Ponti received the Meadows School of the
Arts Award for Excellence in Contribution
to the Arts. Dr. James Zumberge, president
of SMU, made the presentation, acclaiming
Ms. Loren and Dr. Ponti as, "Artists who
have transcended mere national boundaries
to create a cinema which is truly international."
"Ms. Loren and Dr. Ponti participate in
the closest semblance to immortality which
the arts can bestow." Zumberge continued,
in reference to their long contribution and
collaboration to the film industry throughout
the years.
The actress accepted saying, "Your warm
reception of me is not what you give to a
celebrity, but rather that which you would
give to a personal friend."
Braun referred to the film afterwards as
a "spaghetti Mel Brooks."
Crescendo Will Distribute
'Alice Cooper' and 'Julia'
FORT WORTH — Crescendo Cinema
III. Inc. and Cinema III Marketing recently
acquired four new pictures for distribution:
"Good to See You Again. Alice Cooper."
"Lucky Johnny," "Julia" and "When the
Line Goes Through."
Perry Tong of Crescendo and Herb Margolis
of Penthouse Productions in Los Angeles
concluded agreements on the rock cabaret
"Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper,"
starring Alice Cooper. The film in-
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favorites as W.C. Fields. Betty Boop, Our
Gang and even clips from the Watergate
hearings "starring" Sen. Sam Irvin.
"Lucky Johnny." a western made in Mexico
City, stars James Westerfield. The film
won the Venice Film Festival's prize for
the best cinematography.
"Julia." featuring Sylvia ("Emmanuelle")
Kristel, is a love story which is a contender
for the Academy Award for best foreign
film.
Martin Sheen stars in "When the Line
Goes Through." a story of twin girls who
meet a traveler. Martin Sheen is well known
for his portrayal of Robert Kennedy in the
TV drama "The Missiles of October."
Cinema Ill's John Parker said all calls
should be directed to the company's new
metro line. (817) 429-3762. On the west
coast call Jock Gaynor. Wargay Corp., Los
Angeles, at (213) 276-3945.
It also was announced that Ben Taylor
has joined Cinema III
and Crescendo now has its own art department
for advertising. Hilton Snowdon and
Gary Myrick are full time staff members
of that department.
as assistant to Parker
Hemisfilm 76 to be Held
February in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO—A prize winning film
made in Kuwait is the first entry in Hemisfilm
'76. San Antonio's bicentennial festival
of international films scheduled February
9, 10 and 11 at St. Mary's University.
France. Spain. China and Britain also
have stated intentions of sending films to
the festival, but have not yet specified their
entries, said the Rev. Louis Reile. S.M..
founder of Hemisfilm and director of fine
arts at St. Mary's.
The film from Kuwait is the first feature
film Kuwait has produced. Titled "Bas Ya
Bahar" ("The Cruel Seas"), the film is a
dramatic account of the pearl-diving industry
in the Persian Gulf before the discovery
of oil changed Kuwait's economy.
The film was written, produced, directed
and narrated by Khalid Siddik. a native of
Kuwait who has studied filmmaking in
Italy. India and England. His 1972 film has
won major prizes at film festivals in Italy.
Spain and Syria.
Hemisfilm '76 will be the 10th annual
film festival in San Antonio to be sponsored
jointly by the International Fine Arts
Center of the Southwest (IFACS) and St.
Mary's University.
Hemisfilm offers awards to film entries
in seven categories: best feature film, best
short film, best animation, best cinematography,
best director, best actor and best
actress. Films will be shown at a three day
public
screening.
Texans to Film Two From Galilee'
DALLAS—Production plans for a $5
million film version of Marjorie Holmes
best-seller "Two From Galilee." have been
announced by the Texas based American
Video-Cinema company.
"Close Encounter of the Third Kind" is
scheduled to begin production in late fall.
C'wealth Names Meredith
To Head Okla.-Tex. Area
OKLAHOMA CITY
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a new district in the
Dallas division. Weber
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named to helm the
Northern district,
which consists of
properties in Oklahoma
and Texas. The
units previously had
been part of Bert English's
Eastern district.
Headquartering in
Weber Meredith
Oklahoma City, Meredith
will supervise the Reding 4 Cinemas,
Quail Twin Cinema and the Sooner Twin
Drive-in. Texas properties include the State
and Hi-Ho Drive-in, Gainesville; the Avalon
and Red River Drive-In. Clarksville,
Graham.
Meredith started in show business in
1964 at the Twin Drive-in, Wichita. He
became city manager in 1972. Mostly recently
he has supervised the eight screens
now operated by Commonwealth Theatres
in Oklahoma City.
James Gallagher to Book
For Garland, Tex. Theatre
DALLAS—Henry S.
Gatehouse recently
announced that James Gallagher of James
Gallagher and Associates will do the booking
and film buying for the North Star
Twin Theatre in Garland.
All bids, contracts and confirmations
should be mailed to James Gallagher and
Associates. 1777 Kanderville Lane. No. 159,
Dallas. 75231. The telephone number is
(214) 438-1777.
It also was announced that Theatre Service
Corp. is doing the buying and booking
for the Citrus and Century theatres, Edinburg,
which have been taken over by H. &
H. Amusement Enterprises Corp. All confirmations,
invoices, availabilities and correspondence
related to these theatres should
be directed to Theatre Service Corp. at
their new location, 6060 N. Central Expressway,
Suite 664. Dallas. 75206.
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DALLAS
The annual election of the Tent 17 board
of directors of the Variety Club of
Texas was held recently. The following officers
were elected: chief barker. Bill
Slaughter; 1st chief barker. Dale Stewart:
2nd assistant chief barker, B.G. Johnson;
property master, Lloyd Edwarts; dough
boy, Robert R. O'Donnell, and canvasmen,
Allen Dillon, Warren Teal. Ed Gall, Terry
Graham, Lynn Harris and Seymour Kaplan.
Newly elected Chief Barker Slaughter announced
the chairman of the Tent 17 telethon
will be John Rowley, a past international
chief barker. Site of the 19-hour telethon
will be the stage of the Dallas Convention
Center Theatre. The event will be aired
via KXAS-TV (Fort Worth-Dallas) April
10-11. Telethons conducted by Variety
Clubs during the past 10 years in major
cities have raised over $25 million.
Help needed! WOMPI Industry Service
chairperson Mable Guinan received a request
seeking the distributor for the film
"Story of Martin Luther King." This information
was not known locally, therefore
if anyone knows the distributor's address,
please write or call Mable Guinan, 5927
Winton, Dallas. 75206, A/C 214-821-9455.
Effective Saturday (1), News Film Agency
Co., Inc., became Northern Tex-Pack
Express, Inc. All services, rates and telephone
numbers remain the same.
Sympathy is extended to James O. (Skipper)
Cherry, 8168 Santa Clara. His wife
Emajo died in a Dallas hospital October
21. Requiem Mass was recited at the St.
Johns Episcopal Church October 23. Interment
was in Chapel Garden Restland Memorial
Park. She also is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Connie E. Little of Dallas.
A farewell luncheon was held in
the National
Screen Service office October 23,
honoring two long-time employees of the
firm. Willye Williams and Ruth Mills.
Willye (Billie) Williams, head shipper, is
taking an early retirement so she can enjoy
more time with her husband and do a little
fishing, a hobby they both enjoy. The William's
home is at Cedar Creek so it will be
no effort for them to enjoy their retirement.
Billie began working at National Screen
May 1952. as a shipper in the standards
department. She was moved to head shipper
in 1972.
Ruth Mills, better known as "Brick,"
started with the company March 1943. in
the specialty department. She later moved
to the trailer department.
Though individual gifts were presented to
the two women, the group as a whole gave
each of them pant-suits and to Billie. a
diamond drop; to Ruth, a turquoise belt
buckle. Participating in the activities were:
Seymour Kaplan, branch manager; Ruth
Heitman, branch manager's secretary: Dorothy
Kasberg. Juanita McBrannon, Glenith
Morris, Nellie K. Gilbert. Mary Callicott.
Eloise Horton, Carol Reagan, Dorothy
Grindale. Jacques Walthall, Grace Green.
Louise Allen, Ruth Smith, Eleanor Kirkpatrick.
Jeraline Foster. Michael Gibbs.
Henry Gatehouse, Pam Phillips, Shermaine
Segers, Jerry Ashley and Jack Dent. All
within the industry extend these veterans of
our business a long and enjoyable retirement.
Congratulations to Don and Jo Lynne
Kremer. parents of a 9 lb. 6 oz. son. Christopher
Ray. born October 21. The happy
grandparents are Bob and Janie Lee. Bob is
booker at Universal and Janie has her own
booking agency known as Reel Booking
Service.
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NATO President Solomon
Won't See X-Rated Films
DALLAS—Theodore G. Solomon sr.,
new president of NATO and operator of
157 theatres in six Southern states, has
never seen an X-rated film.
"Basically, I don't care about seeing
them," said Solomon, chairman of the board
of Gulf States Theatres, Inc.. "and most
legitimate theatre owners that our organization
represents do not play pornographic
movies."
Solomon also believes such films may be
going out of style in favor of family films
because "that's what the public wants and
will buy."
To ensure family-oriented movies will
continue to come from motion picture
studios. Solomon said NATO "will have a
concerted drive to work with producers to
eliminate much of the violence that has
been in pictures in the past and especially
a lot of the filthy language that is being
used."
Kimbell Museum Presents
Renoir Films This Month
FORT WORTH—A 4-week film series
entitled "Jean Renoir: Modern Filmmaker"
is being presented by the Kimbell Art Museum.
The series began Sunday (2). Free
and open to the public on a first-come,
first-served basis, the films begin at 2 p.m.
in the Kimbell Auditorium for four successive
Sundays.
"The Crime of Monsieur Lange" (90
minutes) is a 1935 film to be shown Sunday
(9). The screenplay was adapted by Renoir
and Jacques Prevert from a story by Renoir
and Jean Castanier.
A 1937 Renoir masterpiece. "Grand Illusion"
(111 minutes) will be shown Sunday
(16). Based on a true story of World War I
prison escapes, this film was banned in Italy
and Germany when first released and was
an immediate success in the United States
and France.
Last in the series on Sunday (23) will be
"The Little Theatre of Jean Renoir" (100
minutes), a first showing in this area.
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DALLAS—Critics Roger Ebert and
Charles Champlin have agreed to join the
group of selecting critics for the sixth annual
U.S.A. Film Festival to be held here
next April, reported Bob Porter in the Dallas
Times Herald.
The two will join returning critics Judith
Crist and Barbara Bryant in selecting the
12 feature films and four hours of short
films to be shown at the festival April 5-11
in the Bob Hope Theatre at Southern
Ebert. a critic for the Chicago Sun-Times,
was honored recently as the first writer to
win a Pulitzer Prize for film criticism.
Champlin is the principal film critic and
entertainment editor for the Los Angeles
Times.
SW-2 BOXOFFICE :: November 3, 1975

HOUSTON
J^ocal actor Robert Foxworth is going to
Florida's Disneyworld where he will
appear in the film "The Treasure of Matacumbe"
with Peter Ustinov. It has a pre-
Civil War story line . . . Singer Willie Nelson
hosted a Halloween ball October 31 at
the Shepherd Drive-In Theatre. Appearing
with Willie were Milton Carroll. Billy "C"
and Floyd Tilman. The public was asked
to bring anything that would make them
comfortable, such as pillows, lawn chairs
and ice chests.
Houston Audubon Society will show the
nature film "Land of the Rio Grande" at
the Music Hall December 4. The film looks
. . . Gary
at the river from the mouth to the source
and illustrates how it supports a wide variety
of habitats and wildlife . . Actor Billy
.
Dee Williams is scheduled to visit Houston
on a promotional trip for his latest film
"Mahogany" Hollywood movie great
Chill Wills
. .
was
.
a visitor in Houston. He
was a special guest at the Monte Carlo Ball
at the Hyatt Regency House
Chason. casting director on several big
movies shot around the Southwest, has cast
actor Trey Wilson in the film "Drive-In"
being shot in Dallas. Wilson left his assistant
manager's post at the Windmill Dinner
Theatre here to take the lead role in the
film.
The Parkview Theatre and TV station
KDOG-TV offered patrons a 50 cents dis-
Rice Media Center Shows
Wednesday Film Classics
HOUSTON—Rice Media Center has begun
a Wednesday Night Film Classics
series, presenting ten of the movies you'll
find mentioned again and again in all histories
of the art form, according to Eric
Gerber writing in his column "Films" in the
Houston Post.
The series got underway with "Variety,"
the Dupon film starring Emil Jannings, followed
by "Joyless Street." perhaps the least
known of the ten being shown. The film
series has been subjected to harsh handling,
either never being completed (like Eisenstein's
"Que Viva Mexico!"), cut up by
the studio with no complete print intact
(like Von Stroheim's "Greed") or heavily
censored (like "Joyless Street").
"Joyless Street" came from the stream
of naturalism that was still flowing when
it was made in 1925 by G.W. Pabst. Like
the work of Zola, Crane and Dreiser, the
film focuses on the seamy side of reality.
The "joyless street" of the title is one in
Vienna where a nightclub and butcher shop
count to view the special bicentennial showing
of "Gone With the Wind" at the Parkview
. . . Kirk Douglas and Polly Bergen
are among the stars of stage, screen, TV
and the entertainment world who appeared
in the opening spectacular "Heart of Heart
of The Summitt" Saturday (1).
Charles (Chuck) Johnson, writer, director,
producer and promoter of contemporary
black movies was in Houston as guest
of Alvin Guggenheim & Associates for the
preview of the movie "Cassy" at the Majestic
Metro Theatre. He is vice-president
of Bryanston Pictures and is involved in
that company's $2 million live and animated
production "Coonskin."
A six-hour TV movie "The Money
Changers" based on the successful book
will be made by producer Ross Hunter and
his co-producer Jacques Mapes. Hunter
stated that most of the film will be shot
in Houston with shooting set to begin in
February.
The life of fighter Rocky Marciano will
be made into a two-hour TV movie which
is the property of Houston entertainment
personality Sam Cammarata who will be
the executive producer. In charge of production
will be Larry Harman and performer
Michael Landon. Being sought to play
the title role are James Caan and Burt Reynolds
and both are reported interested in
playing the
role.
stand side by side. Greta Garbo, in her first
major role, plays a good girl who becomes
a dancer at the bistro and is drawn into the
world of prostitution. A second storyline
concerns the hunger and greed of the butcher
(played by "Dr. Caligari" Werner Krauss)
and his impoverished customers.
Director Pabst's emphasis on the sordid
nature of the street people and his implicit
indictment of the comfortable middle and
upper classes resulted in England banning
the film altogether and several other countries
editing it heavily before allowing its
release.
Following it in the film classic series will
be: Pudovkin's "Mother." Wednesday (5);
Eisenstein's "October." Wednesday (19):
Dreyer's "Passion of Joan of Arc." Wednesday
(26), and "Unchein andalou" with "Le
san du poete," December 4. Shows are
at 7:30 p.m. and there is an admission price
of $1.
"Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze," starring
Ron Ely, was directed by Michael
Anderson.
Amusement Management
Takes Over 2 Theatres
HOUSTON — Amusement
Management
Corp., a new Texas firm owned by Ted
Seaman, Neal Cannon, Andrew Diamond,
Sid Diamond and Douglas Kornegay, has
taken over the lease for the Oak Village
Theatre, located at 10016 Long Point and
the Hollywood Theatre in Port Arthur.
The 12-year-old Oak Village Theatre has
approximately 1,050 seats on one level, the
second largest screen in Houston and 35/70
mm Norelco projection equipment. The
theatre is located in a large shopping center
approximately one mile north of Katy
Freeway. It has a large lobby and two concession
stands.
The Hollywood Theatre, located at 820
Texas Ave. in Port Arthur, has 450 seats
on one level, new concession equipment
and Peerless projection equipment.
Ted Seaman is the general manager for
both theatres. His office is located at the
Oak Village Theatre. All bills and general
correspondence should be sent to that office.
Neal Cannon is booking films for
both theatres. All booking information,
availability lists, and bidding information
should be sent to Cannon at 1303 Louisiana,
Suite 133, Houston. 77006. Amusement
Management Corp. requests that both theatres
be put on the bid list for all first-run
and all sub-run products.
New Members Announced
For NATO of Texas Area
DALLAS—Several new exhibitors have
joined the National Ass'n of Theatre Owners
of Texas, according to executive director
Kyle Rorex.
The new members are: W. O. Bearden,
Bearden Theatres. Lubbock; Milton Bonuik,
Spring Branch I and II. Houston: George
Allen, Cozy Theatre, LaGrange; Bill B.
Smith. Yellow Jacket Drive-in, Kermit;
Don Gottlieb, Movie One Theatres, El
Paso; W. R. Uhlhorn, RMB Cinema Theatres.
Alvin; Celestino Luna, Luna Theatres.
Plainview and Lubbock; Jake Walker, Esquire
Theatre. Carthage; and Lloyd Hayes
and Jim DeNeve, Orange.
The benefit premiere of "Let's Do It
Again" took place October 10 in New
York.
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OKLAHOMA CITY
S.
|J "Mud" McMurry,, Evelyn Theatre and
Prairie Drive-in. Dumas. Tex., retired
from the theatre business October 1. In
addition to his theatres. McMurry was a
former mayor, councilman, and a judge.
He was a pioneer in the Variety Club and
Theatre Owners of Oklahoma and Texas
Panhandle. McMurry says he has enjoyed
the relationship he has had with film distributors
over the years. The industry will
miss him.
Dan Wolfenbarger, Waldron Theatre and
Hillcrest Drive-in. Lindsay, has taken over
operation of the two Dumas theatres owned
by H.S. McMurry . . . Charles and Annabel
Hudgens are back from the New Mexico
Theatre Owners meeting. They report the
meeting was a good one. Charles is the
Oklahoma representative of Starline Pictures
. . . Monte Thomas, McArthur Park
4 manager, reported a man fired a shot at
him, missed, and ran into a field south of
the
theatre.
Pat McGee, McGee Film Merchandising,
Denver, Colo., was in town recently to take
care of personal business and renew old
acquaintances. A dinner was arranged for
Jack Caldwell, who 50 years ago was an
organist at the Criterion Theatre that Mc-
Gee managed at the time. Frank McCabe.
Video Theatres, who used to work at the
Criterion, also attended the dinner.
Commonwealth Theatres and the Oklahoma
Journal are co-sponsoring eight special
Saturday morning children's movies at
the Quail Twin and the Reding 4 Theatres.
Commonwealth district manager Web
Meredith announced. The first film "The
Ghost and Mr. Chicken." starring Don
Knotts. was shown Saturday (1). Commonwealth
is co-sponsoring the movies to celebrate
its 45th anniversary.
The Christian Family Theatre, Broken
Arrow, opened October 15. Owners of the
corporation are Donald and Teresa Williams
and Charles J. Breen . . . The new
owners of the Time Theatre and Meadow
Drive-in, Stigler, are Charles and Katina
Roye and Paul E. Knell.
Stan Rosenfield, formerly executive vicepresident
of the West Coast firm Jay Bernstein
Public Relations, opened his own PR
company in August. Stan Rosenfield Associates
will be headquartered in Beverly Hills.
Both Rosenfield and Bernstein are Oklahoma
natives.
Former Oklahoman Alice Ghostly stars
in "Gator" with Burt Reynolds. The movie
was filmed on location in Georgia.
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OKLAHOMA CITY—Th; people who
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him in god-like terms.
"He's willing to put everything on the
line," says Carole Estes. who plays a bride
in "The Master Gunfighter."
"He's just like Vince Lombardi." says
Hector Elias of "Bang the Drum Slowly"
fame.
"He is a mastermind. He doesn't let
someone tell him what to do. He's really
strong," says Alison Benkle. who is under
contract at Billy Jack Enterprises.
The three actors, visiting Oklahoma City
on a promotional tour for the "The Master
Gunfighter," were full of praise for Laughlin
who distributes his own films, controls
the advertising and promotion, uses his son
as a director and his
wife as executive producer.
The idea behind such an enterprise is to
maintain control, something Laughlin has
had much success at: "The Trial of Billy
Jack" turned $1 million a day for the first
three weeks of its release.
Actress Carole Estes agrees that Laughlin
knows what he's doing, even if the
dailies often are filled with hours of seagulls.
Ms. Benkle says she doesn't care if
Laughlin's moviemaking methods are unusual.
She's quite happy since the Laughlins
discovered her three years ago in Hawaii
on vacation. She's ready for more work
including "Billy Jack III" and "The Deadliest
Spy," which she says is "sort of like
the old James Bond movies."
Ms. Estes career isn't necessarily linked
to Laughlin. She said she's willing to do
more movies, but is waiting for the right
parts to come around.
Hector Elias, an actor for seven years, is
already moving out of the Laughlin factory
and possibly away from westerns,
which he calls, "boring." However, Elias
remarked. "If I were producing movies,
I'd do just what he is. I'd keep the money
in my family, too."
Santikos Theatres Opens
Woodlawn II, San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO—In ribbon-cutting ceremonies
October 24. Woodlawn Theatre II
was formally placed into operation. City
Councilman Bob Billa cut the ribbon to
open the 350 seat theatre which was previously
the balcony of the Woodlawn Theatre.
Assisting in the opening ceremonies
were David Singletary. general manager of
Santikos Theatres. Inc.. and Vance Nevill.
comptroller for the circuit. David Sadler is
manager of the twin theatre complex.
The feature attraction at Woodlawn II is
Mel Brooks' comedy. "Young Frankenstein."
"Give 'Em Hell. Harry!" opened the
Woodlawn I in October and is still showing
at the theatre. Woodlawn I has a seating
capacity of 750 patrons.
"Jaws" director Steven Spielberg's next
project will be "Close Encounter of the
Third Kind."
SAN ANTONIO
f^ick Haymes is scheduled to sing here at
.
a number of nightclubs during the
month. Of his numerous movies, perhaps
the best remembered is the delightful musical
"State Fair" Ayala, who
has been a projectionist at various San
Antonio theatres, has retired after more
than 57 years of service in the industry
. . . David Sadler, manager of the Woodlawn
I and II has added student Fred
Cameron to the usher staff.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schwartz, of the
ABC Interstate Theatres' Broadway Theatre,
left for a two week vacation to visit
their children and grandchildren in Omaha,
Houston, and New Orleans. Clifford Lands,
manager of the Wonder which is also operated
by ABC Interstate, is assisting at the
Broadway until Schwartz returns . . . Mrs.
Margie Overstreet, assistant manager of the
New Laurel Theatre, her sister Mrs. Francis
Mooney and their mother visited their
brother and son. Sam Schwietz in Aransas
Pass. They also visited relatives in Houston.
Special prices for the fall season, Monday-Sunday,
is now in effect at the New
Laurel Theatre, according to A.C. Moreno,
manager. Prices are $1.50 for adults from
opening until 4 p.m. and children $1 any-
. . .
time. The theatres first showing is at 1 p.m.
The Starlite Drive-In has a special rate
of 99 cents per carload with a newspaper
ad. The discount is not good if the patron
brings food or drinks. On Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday a special rate of 25 cents
per car is in effect.
Local theatre patrons recently were urged
to see "The French Connection." the CBS
Thursday Night Movie, on KENS-TV and
then see "French Connection II" at Universal
City, Bandera Road Drive-In, San
Pedro Triple Screen Drive-In and the Mission
Twin Drive-in.
A "name the cowboy" contest is being
conducted in conjunction with the showing
of "Hearts of the West" at the Fox Central
Park and the Century South 6. The
San Antonio Light's "Today" supplement
is running the pictures of 12 cowboys,
from the early days of silent film to a
modern day ringer, the star of "Hearts of
the West." The winners receive 53 prizes
ranging from a $200 savings bond, to a $69
pair of Tony Lama boots, to a $35 Resistol
hat and 50 pairs of tickets to the film.
Pictures of the stars with identities are
placed throughout Harry's Western Store to
help fans in the contest.
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MINNEAPOLIS— 'Three Days of the
Condor" took off "like a bird" at the Mann
Theatre, the Robert Redford-starrer crashing
through with a thundering 500. Clearly
the picture's CIA theme, with current headlines
complementing the film's content, intrigued
the public—and the movie could
not be more timely. Grosses across the board
were aided by a teachers' convention, which
annually closes schools for two days.
The kids went streaming to "Let's Do It
Again." with comedy star Jimmie Walker
the big draw. The Skyway I. as a result, was
able to post a mighty 420. "Rooster Cogburn"
came in a winner, too, hanging up a
310 at the Cooper. "Call of the Wild." a
new Charlton Heston outdoor adventure,
did particularly well in a six-house spread
and snared a fat 300 with four of the houses
holding for a second frame. "Jaws" in an
18th week at the Gopher was still yanking
'em in, and it marked 275 for the session.
(Average Is 100)
Academy—A Boy and His Dog (SR), 4th wk 55
Cooper— Rooster Cogbum (Univ) 310
Gopher—laws (Univ), 18th wk 275
Mann—Three Days of the Condor (Para) -500
Orpheum—Hard Times (Col). 2nd wk .140
Six theatres—Call ol the Wild (Ind.) ...
Skyway I— Let's Do It Again (WB) 420
Skyway II—Black Christmas (WB). 2nd wk 75
World—Two (SR), 2nd wk _ — - 20
'Gator' Stuntman Is New
World Boat Jump Champ
VALDOSTA, GA.—Hal Needham, Hollywood
stuntman, has set a new world
record for boat jumping while filming Burt
Reynolds' "Gator," a Levy-Gardner-Laven
Production for United Artists release, currently
before the cameras here and in Savannah.
Needham, who is also the film's second
unit director, as well as Reynolds' double,
jumped a Johnson Motors powered Cobia
boat 138 feet through the air in the Georgia
swamp. Needham used a 3,000 horsepower
hydrogen peroxide rocket engine to provide
added boost for the stunt, launched
from a conventional water ski-jumping
ramp. Needham, who pioneered the use of
rocket power for added realism, destroyed
20 boats filming the action sequences.
"Gator" is a sequel to UA's "White
Lightning." with Reynolds repeating his role.
Marathon of Sci-Fiers
PHILADELPHIA - - A science-fiction
film buff's dream came true at the Walnut
Street Theatre at midnight October 18
with 24 continuous hours of sci-fi movies,
coffee and cakes around the clock, comfortable
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J)enny Lutz, 20th Century-Fox salesman,
was in McLaughlin, S.D.. when he was
Stricken with what was diagnosed "a form
of a heart attack." Doctors there advised
him to stay in McLaughlin for a 30-day
period of recuperation, but Lutz replied:
"No way." Fortunately, he was accompanied
by his two teen-aged sons, who helped
him to the car and who then drove Lutz
600 miles back to Minneapolis. He was immediately
placed in the intensive care ward
at North Memorial Hospital here— and at
last report was responding to treatment.
Ho\ the brother of Dean Lutz. general
sales manager of the K-tel motion picture
division.
"Two," a Colmar production, opened
what was called "an experimental engagement"
at the World Theatre here. But it
never got a big reception. The first-week's
Barometer reading was 65—and its second,
and final, frame registered a 20. At times
during the second week, it played to totally
empty houses. So the management would
turn off the projection arcs and let the
screen go dark though the film continued
through the projector and the sound remained
on— this to keep on schedule. When
an occasional stray customer would wander
in. the booth would be buzzed and the
carbons fired up once again.
Forrie Meyers, Paramount branch manager
who was elated over the grosses posted
at the Mann Theatre by "Three Days of
the Condor." flew with Paramount branch
salesman Joe Rosen to Chicago October
14-15 for a sales meeting where they viewed
coming product.
. . .
Barry St. Mane, Universal branch salesman
who had returned home from the
snowy Dakotas. heard the weather had
turned mild and headed right back out
Universal branch boss Frank Zanotti. meanwhile,
has Robert Wise's "The Hindenburg"
set for December 25 openings at the Gopher
Theatre here and at the Har-Mar I in
St.
Paul.
The Metropolitan Theatre circuit of 10
theatres remained dark as speculation grew
about the fates and futures of the houses.
L'ght of them were leased by Metro from
General Cinema Corp. of Boston. Speculation
along Filmrow was that legal wheels
arc taking some necessary turns—and that
before long, they'll be in operation again.
Karol Hines, secretary to National Screen
Service branch manager Paul Ayotte. returned
October 20 from her week-long vacation
to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las
Vegas. She reported having "a really super
time. It was my first visit to the West Coast
—and it all was so interesting." San Francisco
sounded like her favorite.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ignatowicz became the
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parents of a 7 2 -pound son October IS.
He's a booker at the Columbia branch here
. . . Bill Wood. Columbia branch head.
reported "Tommy" was doing "really big
OUtState, both in big and little towns."
. . Dick
Kathy Hagel is now the booker for the
K-tel motion picture division. And kath\
Pepin is the secretary for the same division.
The announcements were made by Dean
Lutz. K-tel general sales manager .
Malck. Warner Bros, branch manager, has
set All the President's Men" lor an April
9 day-and-date bow in Minneapolis and St.
Paul. It will play at the Skyway I here,
while the St. Paul house has yet to be
settled.
Filmrow visitors: Gary Goble. State Theatre.
Walker; Robert Remsberg, Rem-
Hawk. Olivia: Ray Vonderhaar. Tentilino
Enterprises. Alexandria; Shelly Kliman.
Palace. Spooner. Wis.: Gene Grengs. Hollywood.
Lau Claire. Wis.
Paramount branch manager Forrie Myers
and buddy Roy Tollakson journeyed to
a La Crosse, Wis., game farm for a bit of
shooting. Filmrow ribbers insist the pheasants
were "tied down." To hear United
Artists branch boss. Bill Doebel. tell it.
Ja;k Kelvie of Theatre Associates had to
hustle out to get a loan after Doebel got
through with him on the links at Bunker
Hills in suburban Coon Rapids. Actually,
Kelvie did depart shortly afterward—to Los
Angeles on business.
Doebel reports "Gone With the Wind"
still is doing strong business in most dates.
.
"It's playing well for me," he said, citing a
list of hefty runs and Mrs. Don
Dalrymple returned from an eight-day
Hawaiian vacation. He heads a film buyingbooking
organization.
Jim Fraser, Auditorium Theatre. Red
Wing, entered the hospital for treatment,
. . .
including X-rays of a recurring back ailment
Marty Braverman. Buena Vista
booker, winged off October 22 to a bookers
meeting in Los Angeles.
'Swept Away' to Premiere
At Carnegie for Holidays
CHICAGO—The Teitel organization will
book Lina Wertmuller's award-winning
film "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny
in the Blue Sea of August" into the Carnegie
Theatre at Christmas.
"Swept Away," as the film is popularly
known, is a Cinema V release. It was produced
and directed by Ms. Wertmuller. The
film concerns a prim and proper woman
who finds herself stranded on an island
with a roustabout.
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^ike Ogradowski, booker for the Marcus
Theatres, recently made it to Las
Vegas for his third visit where he enjoyed
several floor shows, including the antics of
Phyllis Diller and Milwaukee's own Liberace,
and, well, "any casino in town." He
visited some of the good restaurants around
San Francisco and saw the famed Hearst
mansion. Universal Studios. Hollywood,
and. of course, Disneyland.
Speaking of the Marcus theatres circuit
(now close to 60), there have been a few
changes: Jim Norton is now manager of
the Starlite Outdoor on Highway 145: Pat
Strieble has moved from Ripon to Appleton
to manage the Viking and the 41 Outdoor
(in summer). Meanwhile, new to show biz
is Marshall Home who had been in retail
business in Ripon and who has now taken
over managership of the Campus Theatre
there. Incidentally, the annual showmanship
campaign for the circuit which got
under way October 1 and will run to December
31, is being conducted in honor of boss
Ben Marcus, who is celebrating his 40th
year in theatre business.
Joan Rivers, billed as America's funniest
woman, was the main attraction at the Pfister
Hotel Crown Room Monday-Saturday.
October 20-25. In an interview with the
Journal's Gerald Kloss she revealed that
she had written a movie script for Columbia
Pictures entitled "The Roxy Haul"
which will star George Segal and Michael
Caine. She said production for the film
was to start in December. Meanwhile, the
petite performer was drawing capacity
crowds to the 300-seat cabaret atop the hotel
at $5 and $6 table cover charges—and
stood ready to haul in around $17,000 for
six days work. Something of a record for
Beertown.
Seven karate flicks were the film fare the
last week in October for two downtown
houses—a half block apart. Centre Twins
2 had "Bamboo Brotherhood," "Mandarin
Magician." "The Chinese Mechanic." and
"Dragon's Vengeance." The Towne had
three starring Bruce Lee: "Return of the
Dragon," "Hands of Death" and "Blood
Fingers."
I,ccal exhibitors received a letter from
Jack Wodell Associates informing them
that "The Way We Were" (Columbia)
opened Friday. October 31, "for an encore
engagement at selected .Milwaukee theatres."
and describing it as "the movie that
warmed and tore at the hearts of millions."
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or John litis at the Columbia publicity office,
233 East Erie, Suite 903' Chicago.
111.. 60611.
Singer James Darren, who played the role
of Moondoggie in the "Gidget" movies for
Columbia—opposite three different Gidgets
—closed a two-week engagement in the
Marc Plaza Empire Room Saturday, October
25. His latest film work was in the
NBC movie "The Lives of Jenny Dolan,"
slated for TV screening Monday. October
27. Darren revealed here that he hopes to
do a rock musical based on the life of
Rudolph Valentino. He. meanwhile, continues
with TV and Las Vegas engagements.
Whoa to Parking Woes: Both the Centre
Twins and Esquire theatres in the downtown
sector offer "free parking." Information
in the theatre ads located under "movie
guide" in the newspaper's theatrical pages
state: "Everyday after 5 p.m. with paid
admission. Parking refund at box office."
The parking lot is located behind the Centre
Twins.
Singer Pat Boone drew an overflow
crowd of some 10,000 persons to a re-
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ligious program Saturday night, October 18,
at the Milwaukee Auditorium .
Theatre (Pritchett Bros.) will dispense with
movies Sunday (9). for a rock concert staged
by the local Daydream Productions. A
children's puppet show sponsored by the
Milwaukee Junior League is slated at the
Oriental for the mornings and afternoons
of Friday and Saturday (14-15) with tickets
being sold through the school system . . .
Most Milwaukeeland outdoor theatres note
in theatre page ads that they have "electric
in-car heaters" and will operate during
the winter months.
Movie actor James Whitmore came to
town a week before his one-man stage show
"Will Rogers' U.S.A." at the Oriental Theatre
(Pritchett Bros.). He quickly made the
media rounds. His big start in filmland, the
actor told Gerald Kloss of the Journal, was
as the tenacious infantry sergeant in the
1949 film "Battleground." To movie critic
Niemann of Radio WRIT he revealed how
he came to get the Harry Truman role in
the film now playing. He said the writer
Sam Gallu had spent a year doing research
at the Truman Library in Independence.
Mo., and then presented his completed
manuscript to the actor for his inspection
and consideration. "It was 200 pages and
a great job—but much too long." Whitmore
exclaimed. "1 spent a month with him and
we cut it to 51 pages." He thought the
toughest thing to imitate about the late
President Truman was his ramrod stiff posture
which "was undoubtedly a carryover
from his World War 1 Army days."
The Tubes, described as more of a theatre
company than a rock band, appeared at
the UA Uptown Theatre Saturday night,
October 25. Organized by Bill Spooner, the
Tubes consist of six musicians, eight dancers,
a vocalist and original skits. In addition
to live on-stage action, the group uses
several TV monitors to screen a video show
that ties into the stage entertainment. "Rock
music was getting too boring," Spooner told
a local music critic, and so he created the
skits to aim at "rock mystique" in order to
"cut it down to size."
Over at the UA Riverside Theatre Tuesday
night, October 21, an audience of 1,800
youths in their teens and twenties were on
hand to hear rock entertainment from Peter
Frampton. Only they had to wait and wait.
They waited from the announced starting
time of 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. when the
locally based Daydream Productions moved
a four-piece musical unit on stage headed
by Gary Wright. After their short set was
completed, there was another delay of 45
minutes, according to Stephen Wiest of the
Journal, until English group Gentle Giant
appeared. They played from 10:30 to 11:30
p.m., after which Peter Frampton finally
showed, arriving only minutes before. No
explanation was offered for the late arrival.
Writes Wiest: "Although most of the young
crowd at the Riverside was subject to the
I 1 p.m. curfew in the area, neither promoters
nor youths seemed at all upset about
the ridiculously late show." Frampton played
for about an hour. Opines Wiest with obvious
tongue in cheek: "After all. is $4.50
or $5.50 too much for a young person to
pay to sit around aimlessly for five or six
hours, free from parental restraints, and
soak up the wholesome influence of rock?"
The Better Films and TV Council of Sheboygan
County and its guests were all
special guests of Robert Johnston, owner
and manager of the Wisconsin Theatre,
where they conducted a meeting Thursday
morning. October 2, and then previewed
"Give 'Em Hell, Harry!" Attendance was
about 250. The council by hand vote rated
the
film as excellent.
More than 50 new members have been
accepted in the organization, according to
president Mrs. Roman Hoerig. A number
of the members and their spouses made a
two-day visit and tour by chartered bus to
the northern part of the state. After seeing
the colorful Rib Mountain Area near Wausau.
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position with the Internal Revenue Service
in Omaha. Randy will be trained for the
position of tax auditor. His last two weekends
in Lincoln were busy ones as he prepared
for his move to Omaha. Former
Cooper/ Lincoln assistant manager John
Slama was promoted to manager to fill
Hartman's vacancy. All of this created
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A decision was made last week to drop
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McLaughlin emceed the production
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Boo Hiss. Cory high-stepped it as a
member of the chorus line. The production
was a joint effort to raise money for the
University of Nebraska's All-University
Fund. The Gaslight Theatre here was the
setting for the fraternity and sorority festivities.
While Nebraska school teachers attended
meetings October 23-24, many Lincoln area
school children attended special children's
matinees at the Douglas 3 and Plaza theatres.
The Douglas offered "White Mane"
and "Alice in Wonderland." and the Plaza
obliged with its regular feature "The Apple
Dumpling Gang." Business at both theatres
was reported as "heavy."
Douglas 3 manager Al Levorson has been
reunited with his daughter Diane Miner.
Diane arrived October 11 from her home in
San Diego. Calif. She planned to remain in
Lincoln until Saturday (1) at which time
she flew to Okinawa to join her husband.
Jill Rosenthal, Douglas 3 cashier, graduates
from Southeast Community College
this year. Jill intends to take up a career as
a dental assistant . . . Barb Pank. also a
Douglas staffer, will marry former Douglas
3 doorman Brian Nelson in a ceremony
December 26 in Columbus. Barb is currently
a public health major at the University
of Nebraska.
Mark Nelson has been promoted to assistant
manager at the Douglas. Mark is a
senior majoring in business at University of
Nebraska.
Current attractions listed on Lincoln area
marquees include "Monty Python and the
Holy Grail." Stuart; "Hard Times," State;
"Peeper." Douglas; "Lisztomania" and
"Man-Eater," Cinema; and "Rooster Cogburn"
and "Mahogany." Plaza.
"Three Days of the Condor" opened October
29 at the Cooper/ Lincoln. The Paramount
thriller about the CIA stars Robert
Redford and Faye Dunaway. two top screen
stars.
Starview Theatre Bought
ELGIN, ILL.—Frank Marsica has purchased
the Starview Theatre here and plans
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FERNDALE, MICH.—New issues
have
delayed an Oakland Circuit Court trial to
decide if the Studio North Theatre has violated
Ferndale's zoning controls for adult
theatres.
Circuit Court Judge William R. Beasley
recently postponed the trial and continued
his order restraining the theatre from showing
the X-rated film "Naked Came the
Stranger." The new trial date was listed as
October 14. Theatre attorneys, however,
appealed Beasley's restraining order to the
Michigan Court of Appeals and expected a
ruling
soon.
Judge Beasley suggested in a September
trial hearing that the Ferndale City Attorney
Robert J. Turner also cite the theatre
management for not obtaining a city
theatre l'cense required under a 1950 ordinance.
The judge was Ferndale's city attorney
in the early 1960s.
Turner said he would include the alleged
license violation in the city's zoning suit
against the theatre.
Attorney Warren Perlove said he was
representing the theatre manager James D.
Llewellyn only. Perlove said he would argue
that both the zoning and the license ordinances
are unconstitutional. The zoning law
bans films showing certain sexual activities
and body areas and requires theatre owners
to get written consent from nearby property
owners.
Perlove said the licensing ban is unconstitutional
because it bans films of "immoral
or indecent character" without reference
to court rulings on obscenity. It also
bars films "depicting crime of any kind"
but that could include spitting on the sidewalk,
added the attorney.
A question arose over who is the legal
owner of the theatre. Turner said the last
license obtained was in 1962 by a William
Flemion. Southfield. He added, however,
that he did not believe Flemion had any
interest in the theatre now. The theatre is
now operated by two brothers Stuart and
Burt Gorelick. Neither could be reached
for comment by a Detroit News reporter.
Beasley. who said he had not seen the
film, hinted that he doesn't intend to view
the questionable movie if he can help it.
He entered into the case record newspaper
ads for the film, which quoted earlier comments
by another judge that the film is
"hardcore pornography" and "clearly obscene."
"If the management of the theatre thinks
this film is obscene," said Beasley, "then
I won't spend any time making an independent
judgment."
Aim
'Save Ferndale' Is
Of Citizens' Committee
FERNDALE, MICH.—The Save Ferndale
Citizens Committee has organized in
the wake of the Studio North pornography
controversy to fight porno films in
"We haven't got into the moral issue
the city.
leave that to the religious people." said former
Ferndale Mayor Bruce Garbutt, 70.
who is heading the group. "We're fighting
to rebuild our central district, and the ordinary
merchant just doesn't want to be next
door to them."
The group said it has garnered 3.000
signatures on anti-pornography petitions.
Detroit MPC Commit" ee
Plans Year's Youth Forum
DETROIT—The 1975-76 program of the
Greater Detroit Motion Picture and Television
Council's Youth Forum was recently
planned at a meeting at the home of Dr.
and Mrs. Martin Naimark.
The Youth Forum, now in its eighth
year, sponsors a series of films the second
Saturday of each month. High school students
are invited to view a new or classic
movie, followed by a discussion with wellqualified
moderators. These sessions are
conducted at area theatres through the
courtesy of the managers and owners.
The first forum of the year took place
October 1 1 at the Redford Theatre.
Officers of the Youth Committee include
Mrs. Naimark. chairman; Mrs. Donovan
Moore, Ferndale, vice-chairman; and Margery
Holland, secretary.
Present at the meeting were officers of
the Motion Picture and TV Council as well
as past presidents Mrs. Raymond Kanagur,
Southfield. and Mrs. George Zacharias.
Warren. Mrs. Zacharias serves as chairman
of the scholarship committee for the year.
(A Wayne University student is recipient of
the scholarship for creative writing.)
Also participating in the planning sessions
were: James Limbacher, audio-visual director
of Henry Ford Centennial L brary;
:
Michael Lamb, supervisor of language education
for Detroit public schools; Dr. Marvin
Greene, superintendent of reg on ; 5,
publ
:c schools; Linda Kay Palmer, booker
for the Youth Forum, of Robert Solomon
and Associates, Detroit; and Dick Osgood,
drama and film critic of WXYZ for manyyears.
The council's first fall meeting was
scheduled October 22 at the Somerset Cinema
I and II, Troy.
Solons Want Ohio Theatre
As Official State House
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Sen. Robert
O'Shaugnessy and Rep. Phale Hale, both
from Columbus, have proposed that the
Ohio Theatre in that city become "the sole
and official theatre for the state of Ohio."
in a resolution introduced in both houses.
:
They said the theatre "offers a w de spectrum
of programs, including musical and
theatrical events, entertainment spectaculars,
films, and relig'ous, political and scientific
assemblies" which have had a "profound
and beneficial impact on the cultural,
economic, and social life of the state and
the well-being of its citizens."
The 2,897-seat auditorium was saved
from the wreckers' ball and revitalized by
a community drive some years ago.
lei's Do It' Does It;
550 in Cincinnati 1st
CINCINNATI — Let's Do It Again"
laughed all the way to 550 for its opening
week at three houses. "Three Days of the
Condor" captured 500 for a Showcase 2
debut. "Hard Times" had an easy time of
scoring 350 for a secord stanza.
(Average Is 100)
Carousel 2 The Other Side of the Mountain
(Univ), 22nd wk - 250
Four theatres—Whiffs (20th-Fox) 300
Northgate The Master Gunfighter
(Taylor-Laughlin), 3rd wk 200
Showcase 1—Hard Times (Col). 2nd wk 350
Showcase 2—Three Days of the Condor (Para) ....500
Showcase 5 Diamonds (Col) 150
Studios—Love and Death (UA), 11th wk 200
Three theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 550
Three theatres—Jaws (Univ), 18th wk .225
Times Towne Cinema The Return of the
Pink Panther (UA), 22nd wk
Two theatres Give 'Em Hell. Harryl
(TheatroVision), 4th wk
300
Two theatres—A Brief Vacation (AA)
100
'Hard Tides' Scores 250
Round Cleveland
For 1st
CLEVELAND -- "Hard Times" was a
knockout at 250 for the first round at five
theatres. "The Master Gunfighter" posted
160 for the secord shift at Park Central
and Severance. "Jaws" continued to nibble
at 155 for the 17th week at four theatres.
Beachcliff, Cedar Center II—Butley (SR) 50
Colony Return to Campus (SR) 110
Five theatres—Hard Times (Col) 250
Five theatres—Whilfs (20th-Fox) -
Four theatres—laws (Univ), 17th wk 155
Four theatres—Give 'Em Hell. Harry!
(TheatroVision), 3rd- wk 130
Four theaties Farewell, My Lovely (Emb),
2nd wk ~ —-- 85
Park Central, Severance—The Master Gunfighter
(Taylor-Lcfughlin), 2nd wk 160
Shaker, Hippodrome The Stranger's Gundown
(SR) _ - , 80
Six theatres Brother, Can Yau Spare a Dime?
(SR) 60
Six theatres—The Outer Space Connection (SR),
2nd wk - - 135
Three theatres—Smile (UA) - =0
Frank Jones Is Honored
At BV Retirement Luncheon
SOUTHFIELD, MICH.—Frank Jones
was honored by his Filmrow friends and
associates at a testimonial luncheon
Wednesday, October 29. at Stouffers Northland
Inn here.
Jones was honored for his many years of
service to the industry, particularly Buena
Vista Distribution Co.. Oak Park, and received
warmest wishes for his retirement.
Chairmen of the event were Bob Buermele
and Fred Bunkelman. A gift was presented
to Jones.
Catu'ol Triplex Planned
WINDSOR, ONT—The Capitol Theatre
here went dark October 30 when it began
conversion to a triplex. The city's b ; g-
gest theatre had delayed the construction
due to a backlog of films. "With prices
these days, I can't even guess at the cost,"
says manager Ernie Taylor.
Hamtrar"ck House Ooens
HAMTRAMCK. MICH—The Hamtramck
Cinema here was reopened October
17 by Robert Swanson, who is the new
operator. Booking for the house will be
handled by the Clark Theatre Service. Suite
225. International Office Plaza, 23300
Greenfield Road. Oak Park. 111.
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CLEVELAND
Leroy Kendis, Associate Theatres Management
president, his wife Charlotte and
secretary Eve Cohen, recently returned from
a 30-day vacation in Italy, Sicily and Malta.
The trip was a gift for Ms. Cohen from
the Kendis family in appreciation of her
20 years of faithful service and in celebration
of Eve's 60th birthday. Peggy Wamble
sat in for vacationing Eve Cohen.
Mike Mooney, Academy Advertising,
recently
returned from a fun few days in
Las Vegas. Mooney came out ahead. He
broke even.
A $5 million entertainment-business complex
is expected to open in the spring in the
Flats. It will occupy the old Powerhouse
with an 180-foot smoke stack in the lobby.
The theatre operation will bring well-known
TV and movie actors and actresses to the
83-year-old building. The theatre will hold
525 seats. Patrons will be able to view the
river from an outdoor deck. The building
also will house 100 businesses, an arcade
museum and two 270-seat cinemas. The
Powerhouse, which once generated power
for the old Cleveland Electric Railroad
streetcars, is located at the corner of Washington
and Sycamore streets, west of the
Cuyahoga River in the Flats.
Billy Dee Williams was in the city
October 16 promoting Paramcunt's "Mahogany."
Dee Williams, who achieved
recognition for his co-starring roles with
James Caan in the TV movie "Brian's
Song" and with Diana Ross in "Lady Sings
the Blues." once again plays opposite Ms.
Ross in "Mahogany."
George Fitzpatrick, city manager of the
Heights and Westwood theatres, was amazed
when "The King of Hearts" finished is
24th week at the Heights Theatre and had
its best single night gross October 11.
"Janis," the documentary about Janis Joplin.
will be the next film at both the Heights
and Westwood theatres.
Sammy Cahn, winner of four Academy
Awards and a TV Emmy, was appearing at
the Hanna Theatre in "Words and Music"
for one week beginning October 20. 1 he
prolific lyricist finally had his dream come
true. He was on stage singing the lyrics
rather than writing them for someone else
to sing. Cahn is well known for such greats
as "Three Coins in the Fountain" (his most
successful hit). "High Hopes." "Call Me
Irresponsible." "The Tender Trap." "A
Pocketful of Miracles," "Bei Mir Bist Du
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Bruce Steinhoff, Universal booker and
author of "Letters to the Editor." was vacationing
with his family in New York.
Al Rulkmeyer. Universal regional sales
manager. Chicago, and Norman Gluck.
Universal division sales manager. New
York, were in town October 16-17.
Chuck Staley is in two phases of show
business. He manages the Westwood Theatre
and is a performer. He currently is in
Lakewood Little Theatre's production of
"The Sunshine Boys," Staley has appeared
there in more than 40 plays in the past 30
years. Chuck and his wife Ponti have six
grown children, ages 22 through 36. all of
whom have at one time acted or worked at
Lakewocd Little Theatre. Staley. 66. is a
retired photoengraver.
Two Lenny Bruce films were shown on
the Case Western Reserve campus. "The
Lenny Bruce Performance Film." a Bruce
concert program on film, was shown Thursday.
October 16. "Lenny." with Dustin
Hoffman as Bruce, was seen at Strosacker
Auditorium Friday, October 17.
Singer-actor Rudy Vallee met with Women's
City Club members to sing and entertain
at a special luncheon Friday, October
30. He also autographed copies of his
autobiography "Let the Chips Fall."
Donald O'Connor, Morey Amsterdam
and Godfrey Cambridge were among the
performers seen in Roy Radni's Return to
Vaudeville Review at the Masonic Auditorium
October 31. The event was sponsored
by the local Police Patrolmens' Association.
Actress-comedienne Phyllis Diller. 58.
who recently appeared with Henry Mancini
at the Front Row Theatre, is well acquainted
with Ohio. She was born nee
Phyllis Driver in Lima and graduated from
Bluffton College. Ms. Diller has starred in
nine films, three of them with Bob Hope.
Veteran actor Dan Dailey was appearing
in the Neil Simon comedy "The Odd
Couple" at the Carousel Theatre. Ravenna,
through Sunday (2).
Sympathy is extended to Al Vermes, former
exhibitor, on the recent death of his
26-year-old daughter Pauline.
Gerry Kern-er, American International
booker, entered Mt. Sinai Hospital for tesls
a Ungar, Paramount
October 9 . . . Claud
sales manager, and Nadine Eisenberg, Cooperative
Theatres secretary, are vacationing
on the West Coasl
Critic Examines Why 'Jaws'
Is Biggest Moneymaker
CLEVELAND—"Jaws," the Universal
thriller which has swallowed the boxoffice
records set by the classic "Gone With the
Wind" and "The Sound of Music," is now
the film to compare all other boxoffice
draws with.
And Emerson Batdorff, movie critic of
the Plain Dealer, offers a few succinct comments
on the success of the film in a recent
issue. His remarks follow:
Now that "Jaws" has eaten up all the
boxoffice records, something more ought
to be said about the picture.
Something in addition to the obvious,
which is, "There is no justice."
Most Money in
Summer
Jn the course of a single summer, "Jaws"
has taken in more money than "Gone With
the Wind" or "The Godfather" or any of
the other big ones.
This despite the fact that it relies on triedand-true
formulas that have been used with
greater class by many previous moviemakers.
What is it about "Jaws" that bring this
record income?
There are a number of factors that may
not 'be obvious at first glance. One is its
running time. At 124 minutes, it could not
be considered a short movie. But its
length
is just right to allow two turnovers of audience
a night.
"Gone With the Wind" ran forever each
night, with an intermission to boot, although
when it is shown these days, it may
or may not have an intermission.
"The Godfather" was an extremely long
movie. At 2 hours and 55 minutes, it could
turn over its audience twice a night only by
peculiarly awkward starting times. Some
theatres, at the height of its popularity, instituted
midnight shows, but these didn't
last.
Prices
Were Cheaper
As the success of "Jaws" is being measured
here in money, it is well to recollect
that all but two of the previous blockbusters
appeared when you could get into a movie
for $1.50 or maybe $2.
"The Sound of Music" accumulated its
pile in much smaller hunks than did
"Jaws." The two top boxoffice movies that
operated in much the same financial weather
as "Jaws" were "The Sting" and "The
Godfather."
So much for the surface appearances.
But "Jaws" wouldn't have brought in all
that money in spite of its convenient length,
and in spite of higher admission prices, if
vast numbers of people had preferred to
stay home.
What brought them out? What does the
picture have above others?
Movie successes go in cycles. Sometimes
westerns are big, sometimes gangsters are
big, and at one time comedies were big.
"Jaws," if you examine it closely, combines
the two big trends of the moment.
(Continued on page ME-4)
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Made by Chicago Women
CHICAGO—Two women who are
making
their mark in the field of filmmaking
were the subjects of a recent article by
Patricia Moore published in the Chicago
Daily News. Ms. Moore described incidents
which were part of a training film, "Boomerang,"
that attempts to show on-the-job
problems of equal employment opportunity.
The movie's eight episodes presents eight
different areas of job discrimination—hiring,
promotions and discipline, for example,
and in one segment the touchy issue of
reverse discrimination.
According to Ms. Moore: '* 'Boomerang'
is the brainchild of two young Chicago
film producers, Marjorie Leopold and Pat
Keeton. It is intended for management and
supervisors and will spell out EEO laws
and government guidelines that are applicable
in
the various situations.
"Ms. Leopold and Ms. Keeton explained
that the increase in job-discrimination
chaiges filed against companies showed
there is a need for such a film ... It is now
in the final stages of editing and will be
ready for distribution later this year.
"Twenty per cent of the financing for the
film came from Northern Trust Bank.
G. D. Searle & Co. and Abbott Laboratories,
all of whom have had problems with
discrimination charges and who will use
the film for their own staffs. But the producers
retained ownership of the film and
expect to make a profit for the investors
who covered the rest of the $100,000 production
costs . . . Ms. Keeton said they
expect to get wide distribution because
most industrial films on discrimination are
'attitudinal' and done as slide presentations.
Boomerang' uses 23 professional actors
in realistic situations and the cinematographer.
Jack Richards, is an Emmy winner
and Oscar nominee for documentary work.
He worked on the movie 'Nashville' and
now is director of photography for Robert
Altman's newest film.
"Ms. Keeton, 28. and Ms. Leopold, 29,
formed their own business. Two Women in
Film, a year ago as a division of the Shooting
Gallery, a small firm specializing in
industrial films and TV commercials . . .
The two women are kicking around ideas
for future projects, including a documentary
on women in
nontraditional jobs. .Eventually
they want to hit the really big time
a full-length feature film that the public
will pay money to see."
'Harry!' Held at Vanity
WINDSOR, ONT—"Give Em Hell.
Harry!" was held over here at the Vanity,
according to manager Mike Lambert.
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CLEVELAND—Henry
Mancini—winner
of 13 Academy Award nominations (including
three Oscars for "Moon River." "Cha-
Henry
Mancini
rade" and "Days of Wine and Roses"). 20
Grammy Awards and many "gold"
records
among his 60 albums—was busy in his hotel
suite here completing the movie score for
the upcoming "W. C. Fields and Me." He
was in the city performing with his orchestra
and comedienne Phyllis Diller at the
Front Row Theatre October 7-12.
The composer, arranger, conductor and
musician, who is modest in both manner
and speech, was born in Maple Heights 51
years ago. Cousin Helen Musenci still resides
here.
The talented music man loved writing
the marches for "The Great Waldo Pepper"
and added "I grew up playing the piccolo
in the Sons of Italy Band. I've always loved
marches."
Likes Composing Film Scores
He prefers composing music for films
where he has complete freedom. "There is
no forced pattern in movies as is often the
case in composing music for TV." said
Mancini. "Movie directors enjoy independence
not experienced by TV directors."
Here is a man who should know, as he
has successfully composed top tunes for all
areas of the entertainment field. Since 1952
he has produced music for 140 movies.
To begin scoring a movie, this composer
watches the film in a screening room anywhere
from five to ten times until he feels
I he idea. He usually composes between
8:30 and 11 a.m. Mancini. who appears
pleasant, relaxed and cordial with the press,
said it usually takes four weeks to compose
a movie score.
A man of special creativity for turning
out songs with new sounds. Mancini refuses
to allow anyone else to arrange his music.
He has no musical stockpile. He only writes
on assignment, composing each piece as
needed. City and household noises rarely
disturb him: what he cannot abide is music
in the background while he is conjuring up
new melodies.
The musician met his wife of 28 years.
Ginny O'Connor, while playing with Tex
Beneke. Ms. O'Conner was the lead singer.
The Mancinis have 23-year-old twin daughters.
Felice, who recently married, and
Monica, who appeared at the Front Row
Theatre earlier this season as a background
vocalist for Peter Marshall, and a 25-yearold
son Chris, who plays several instruments.
Ginny. Monica. Felice and Chris are
chorus members backing Mancini on many
of his film scores and records.
Mancini and producer-director Blake
Edwards have teamed to produce 1 5 productions.
The composer, whose current
score is "Jacqueline Susann's Once Is Not
Enough." will be working in February on
music for United Artists' third "Pink Panther"
film. His newest TV composition will
be heard this season on TV's Blue Knight.
After his appearance here, the soughtafter
composer-arranger returned to Los
Angeles and then planned a concert at the
University of Illinois.
COLUMBUS
Twelve new film auditoriums are scheduled
to be in operation by year's end
in this suburban area, including new theatre
construction and remodeling of existing
houses. Northland Mall has just opened
its twin Cinema I and II, made from a
former single auditorium. Opening bill had
"Old Dracula" and "No Way Out."
The four-screen Continent is being constructed
near the French Market on Busch
Boulevard north of Rt. 161 ... Raintree
Cinemas is to be located near the development
of the same name at the corner of
Cleveland Avenue and Rt. 161. There will
be three auditoriums in Raintree.
Another new theatre. Worthington
Square Cinema, will be located in Worthington
Square Shopping Center on High
Street north of Worthington. It will be a
twin theatre . . . Loew's Morse Road and
Loew's Arlington are scheduled to be made
into twins. There are reports that University
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Jt was Christmas in October, when the
World Championship baseball team
came home—the Cincinnati Reds. The celebration
was on Fountain Square Plaza
where all the players from manager Sparky
Anderson down to the bat boy were introduced.
The Plaza was jammed with people
from all over town as well as all streets
through which the baseball players rode in
open cars. All windows, fire escapes and
some roof tops of downtown buildings
along the parade route were filled with enthusiastic
baseball fans. And just like Christmas
everyone was tired but happy.
Perhaps now that the hoopla is over.
Impish Ray Walston Emcees
Cleveland Play House Fete
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CLEVELAND—Impish and confident,
slim Ray Walston glanced hurriedly through
notes to be used in his role as master-ofceremonies
at the noon luncheon in the
Bond Court Hotel Grand Ballroom honoring
the 60th birthday of the Cleveland Play
House October 17. The actor had arrived
moments before from Reynoldsburg, Ohio,
where he was appearing in "You Know I
Can't Hear You When the Water is Running."
Walston, instantly recognizable to millions
of TV viewers for his starring role in
the TV series My Favorite Martian, is
equally familiar to theatre and movie fans
as Luther Billis, the knowing and earthy
seabee in Rogers and Hammerstein's "South
Pacific," and as Mr. Applegate the Devil
in "Damn Yankees." Both roles he played
on Broadway and re-created for the movie
versions.
The New Orleans-born. Houston-reared
actor joined the Play House in 1943 and
co-starred in its 1944 production of "The
Front Page." From here, Walston went to
New York. Early in his career he earned
the Clarence Derwent Award and the New
York Drama Critic's Circle Award for most
promising actor of the year for his role in
Tennesse Williams' "Summer and Smoke."
"I would rather do a feature film than most
anything," Walston assured this Boxoffice
reporter. He has a convincing manner not
only with words but with body movements
and tone as well.
Other Walston film credits include roles
in "The Apartment," "Kiss Them for Me,"
"Tall Story," "Say One for Me," "Portrait
in Black," "Wives and Lovers," "Who's
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have been neglected during the past several
weeks of baseball.
Bob Friedman, UA division manager,
was in town last week. Also here were
Ohio exhibitors—Jerry Knight, Columbus,
and Harley Bennett, Chillicothe. who were
in to book end discuss baseball . . . Larry St.
John, Paramount branch manager, and
Kathy Hawn, Cleveland cashier, were on
vacations
recently.
Elaine Scherder, Paramount secretary,
has returned from a wonderful week's trip
to New York. While there she saw several
new stage plays and musical shows.
Minding the Store," "Kiss Me, Stupid,"
"Caprice." "Paint Your Wagon," "Viva
Max" and "The Sting."
Walston. one of the slick con-men in
"The Sting." was reminded of a story told
to him by director George Roy Hill. Hill
had cast Robert Redford as the lead in the
film and promptly called Paul Newman to
ask if he could rent Newman's house, something
he had done before, while working on
the new picture. Newman asked about the
picture. Hill sent him the script and two
hours later Paul called the director and said
he'd like to be in it. Hill told Newman that
Redford had been signed to the lead and
the second part called for a heavy man in
his late sixties. Newman said he wanted the
part and it was rewritten for him—two top
stars through one call for a house rental.
Walston enjoys directing and recently directed
Gwen Verdon. star of "Damn
Yankees," in a play in his native New
Orbans. The quick-witted character actor,
who once wanted to be a fighter, likes bike
riding and gymnastics. He makes his home
in Beverly Hills with his wife and 22-yearold
daughter. The Play House welcomes
back this talented pixie in February when
he will perform in its production of "The
Last Meeting of the Knights of the White
Magnolia."
Appeals Court Upholds
Pussy Cat Convictions
OMAHA—The obscenity convictions of
a Nebraska theatre corporation, owners of
the Pussy Cat Theatre, and a theatre exhibitor
were upheld recently by the 8th
Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Mo.
The appeals court held that the American
Theatre Corp. and Richard Otis Berry, the
exhibitor, were not protected by the First
Amendment to the Constitution due to the
nature of the films. A lower court had
ruled that the films, "Champagne Party"
and "The Club," were obscene because of
the graphic depiction of adults engaged in
a variety of sexual acts.
Berry, who operated the Pussy Cat Theatre,
and the corporation argued that they
should not be taxed for the cost of prosecution.
The appeals court said, however,
that the district court was within the law
by charging court costs to the defendants.
Canada-Made 'Mercy'
Opens Onl. Multiple
TORONTO — "Recommendation for
Mercy," the 94-minute fictional semi-documentary,
opened at the Imperial Six here
and at 21 other theatres throughout southern
Ontario, a record mass distribution for
any Canadian-made feature film. The picture's
storyline reportedly is based on the
Stephen Truscott rape-murder case which
occurred in 1959.
Director, producer and scriptwriter for
the film was Murray Markowitz of Toronto,
who obtained $30,000 from the Canadian
Film Development Corp. after he had raised
$450,000 from private investors.
Director of photography was cameraman
Richard Leiterman, who also lensed such
Canadian pictures as "Goin' Down the
Road," "Wedding in White" and "A Married
Couple."
"Recommendation for Mercy" is distributed
by Astral Films.
Critic Examines Why 'Jaws'
Is Biggest Moneymaker
(Continued from page
ME-2)
One, the declining trend, is the mass jeopardy
picture.
"Jaws" certainly is about mass jeopardy.
Every swimmer on the Eastern seaboard is
bait for the shark's bite. You can't get more
mass jeopardy than that.
The other form of movie that is big today
is the revolting movie. "The Exorist"
was the first big one in this vein, followed,
although at a considerable distance, by
"Bug." "Beyond the Door" and "The
Devil's Rain."
The idea of such movies is to make you
sick at your stomach. This is no easy thing
to do these days for movie audiences have
tough stomachs and are able to consume
their popcorn under the most trying circumstances.
Thus, in "Jaws," when the savage fish
chomps down Robert Shaw in several bites,
starting at the feet, and the blood runs out
his mouth as he is gobbled, the popcorneaters
in the audience say "Neat!" and
cheer the fish on.
On such is success based these days.
'Tom Sawyer' Shown at
Benefit
DAYTON — The Washington Square
Cinema recently offered a benefit showing
of the film "Tom Sawyer" October 22,
with admission at $1 for both the 1 and
3 p.m. showings. The proceeds were for the
benefit of the Children's Psychiatric Hospital.
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'Dog Day' Draws 700
In Boston 2nd Week
BOSTON — "Dog Day Afternoon" stole
the biggest crowds scoring 700 for the
second hitch at Cinema 57 I. "Let's Do
It Again" did it again for the second week
attracting a remarkable 600 for the Beacon
Hill and the Savoy I. "Three Days of the
Condor," Circle Cinema, pulled in days
of high grosses chalking up 500 for the
second stanza.
(Average Is 100)
Beacon Hill, Savoy I—Let's Do It Again (WB)
2nd wk
600
Charles—laws (Univ), 18th wk
130
Circle Cinema—Three Days of the Condor
(Para), 2nd wk 500
Cheri I—Nashville (Para), 16th wk 180
Cheri II—Hard Times (Col), 2nd wk 220
Cheri III—Love and Death (UA), 16th wk 115
Cinema 57 I—Dog Day Altemoon (WB), 2nd wk. 700
Exeter—Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny
in the Blue Sea of August (Cinema 5)
Garv—The Master Gunfighter
(Taylor-Laughlin), 3rd- wk
Pi Allev—Whifls (20'h-Fox)
Savoy II—The Streetfighter (SR). 3rd wk
West End Cinema—Linda (SR); Easy Virtue
(SR)
...200
...125
.100
...125
'Three Days' Pulls Big
600 for Hartford First
HARTFORD—"Three Days of the Condor,"
generated 600 for openers at Showcase
I. "Let's Do It Again" broke the 300
mark for the first week at three theatres.
"Cooley High" took a bow with a healthy
250 at the Showcase II.
Art Cinema—Love Lips (SR), So, This Is a
Massage Parlor (SR), 2nd wk 175
Cinema City II— If You Don't Stop It, You'll Go
Blind (SR), 4th wk ...135
Four theatres—Take a Hard Ride (20th-Fox) 175
Four theatres—The Master Gunfighter
(Taylor-Laughlin), 3rd wk 200
Showcase I—Three Days of the Condor (Pcra) .--.600
Showcase II—Cooley High (AIP) 250
Showcase III—Peeper (20th-Fox) 125
Showcase IV—Monty Python and the Holy Grail
(Cinema 5), 5th wk 125
Three theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 300
Three theatres—Hard Times (Col), 2nd wk 175
Two theatres—Jaws (Univ), 18th wk 125
Webster—Final Blow (SR); A Sticky Situation
(SR), 2nd wk 130
'Condor' Cracks Big 550
For New Haver Debut
NEW HAVEN—"Three Days of the
Condor" cracked 550 for its opening engagement
at the Showcase I. "Hard Times"
easily rolled to 225 for the second week at
Showcase IV. "Let's Do It Again" d
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150
well
grossing 200 in a bow at three theatres.
Cinemart—Russian Roulette (Emb) 190
Milford I—Brother. Can You Spare a Dime?
(Dimension) 175
Roger Sherman—Double Possession (SR);
Honky (SR) 135
Showcase I—Three Days of the Condor (Para) ....550
Showcase II—Peeper (20th-Fox) 115
Showcase III— If You Don't Stop It. You'll Go
Blind (SR), 2nd wk 150
Showcase IV—Hard Time-, (Col), 2nd wk 225
Three theatres—Let's Do It Again (WB) 200
Novelties Promote 'Penguin'
PORTLAND, ME.— In an unusual promotion
for a Maine first-run theatre, the
Cinema City screening room complex, hosting
state premiere of states rights' "Professor
:
Penguin," d stributed free Peter Penguin
inflatable novelties to all youngsters
attending weekend matinee showings. Admission
was SI for all seats.
Judd Bernard wrote and produced Warner
Bros.' "Inside Out."
Cinex of Hartford Closes
Meadows Drive-In
HARTFORD—Cinex, Inc., of Hartford
has ended operations of the Meadows
Drive-In Theatre, billed as the world's largest
single-screen under^kyer when opened in
1955 (at the time, it had capacity for 2,070
cars).
Cinex had run the theatre since last April,
following termination of a longtime lease by
General Cinema Corp., Boston. The latter
had taken over the underskyer from the
original operators, the Bronstein interests of
Hartford. Car capacity in recent months
had been reduced to 700. Cinex had leased
the theatre from then-owners Russo Bros,
of Hartford.
Michael Lupo. spokesman for Cinex, said
that the Hartford Redevelopment Agency
has assumed control of the property, with
future plans for the North Meadows tract
not disclosed.
"We are actively negotiating for another
motion picture theatre property in Connecticut,"
Lupo said. He is a principal officer
of Cinex, along with his father, John, and
James F. Pelton.
Last spring, in another bid for a "first"
in the Connecticut exhibition field, Cinex
opened the Meadows cafeteria on a daily
basis from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving snacks
and lunches.
Lupo said that the Redevelopment Agency
would probably start dismantling of the
Meadows shortly.
Fred Kunkel Will Release
'Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary'
From Western Edition
HOLLYWOOD—Fred Kunkel Films has
acquired distribution rights to "Mary, Mary,
Bloody Mary," the first release of Black
lion Productions.
The film is the first Kunkel has acquired
since forming his own distribution company
after exiting Bryanston Film Distributors.
Sportsystems Adds 4
From Eastern Edition
WILKES-BARRE. PA.—Four motion
picture houses in this northeastern Pennsylvania
area have been acquired and are
now being operated and managed by Sportsystems
of Buffalo, N.Y. In addition to the
1,600-seat Paramount Theatre on Public
Square in midtown here, the firm has purchased
from Hallmark Theatres, Boston,
the Strand and Center theatres in Scranton;
State Theatre, Williamsport. and the
Strand Theatre, Sunbury.
Rep.
Stevens Urges Tax Repeal
HARTFORD—Connecticut state tax department
regulations for collecting the new
seven per cent sales tax on business services
and leasing are illegal and should be repealed.
State House Minority Leader Gerald
F. Stevens (R.. Milford) said.
Ozoner Curtails Winter Shows
BILLERICA. MASS. — E.M. Loew's
Pinehurst Drive-In has dropped Monday-
Thursday showings for the cold months.
Bay Colony to Film
'Scarlet Letter' on Cape
BOSTON—Bay Colony Production Co.,
Inc., a Boston-based motion picture and
TV production firm, plans to produce a
film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's
"The Scarlet Letter," it was revealed by
company president, Christopher Galle
George. Joining George in making the announcement
were Duncan Inches, vicepresident
of creative affairs, and Stephen
B. Kilgore, vice-president of production.
Bay Colony plans an independent production
for theatrical and TV release, however,
the company said they have not ruled
out the possibility of a co-production. Filming
will be done entirely at Plymouth Plantation
in Plymouth, Mass., according to
Kilgore. Arrangements are being made to
use the facility in its off season for the
entire eight week shooting schedule. Kilgore
said name actors have been approached
and the film will use as many people as
possible from the local SAG office with
some casting in New York. Talks, he said,
are under way for a name director, with
Kilgore and Inches as producers, and
George as executive producer. Kilgore indicated
that the budget has been set at under
$1,000,000.
George said that Bay Colony is actively
producing commercials, radio drama and
TV programing with a complete production
slate being finalized. George also emphasized
that one of the ideas behind Bay
Colony is to use the "vast reservoir of local
talent." He has hopes to be part of making
New England a film production center.
The screenplay for "The Scarlet Letter"
was written by Inches, who said there are
several factors indicating great audience appeal.
"First, the work is considered a classic
by academic critics', second, the recent reworking
of great literature has proven good
boxoffice and TV fare; third, there is a
relevance between Hestor's situation and
certain aspects of the international women's
movement: fourth, there is a current fascination
with witchcraft and the supernatural,
and fifth, the work is required reading in
high school and college providing a built-in
audience for the production."
NEW BRITAIN
Fdmund Liszka, president of Liszka Attractions.
Inc.. has purchased 30 Polish
films for showing in the New England area
theatres. He is manager of the Falcon Theatre
here which has a seating capacity of
850. Liszka also shows Italian and Ukraine
films at the theatre.
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BOSTON
phe Red Sox fever hit the Redstone Theatres
management office. Among the
ticket holders was Sumner Red-
world series
stone with great seats directly behind the
Red Sox dugout and a full scale view of the
players. Other Filmrow ticket holders included
Phil Scott, president of Patriot, and
his boys Jimmy and David; Tom Duffy.
Maverick Holdings president; George Foster,
co-manager of the Twin Cinema at
Littleton; Nat Buckman. Theatre Merchandising
and his wife Bea. and Mel Davis.
Davis Bros. Booking Service.
Bob Rancatore, Avco Embassy branch
manager, set up screenings of "Mr. Quilp."
starring Anthony Newley. at the Parker
Screening Room October 21. Also screened
was "Premonitions." starring Sharon Farrell,
October 23.
Paramount's childrens release "Kingdom
in the Clouds" played 85 theatres for the
October 17-18 weekend kiddie matinees . .
.
Joan Michlin Silver's "Hester Street" world
premiered here recently with critics turning
in good reviews ... "A Pain in the
A - -," distributed in New England by
NFB Film Distributors, was sneak previewed
October 17-18 at Sack Theatres" Cheri
complex.
Sack Theatres publicity director Hope
Miller and her staff have quite a project
going with the "Sack Theatre Guide." a
30-page movie magazine which carries the
programs for all Sack theatres. Supported
by local advertising, the free magazine is
placed in the theatres' lobbies. According
to Sack house managers, it is proving very
popular with patrons.
Redstone management's home office staff
welcomed the arrival of John McAnn as
co-op advertising coordinator. A former
Allegheny Airlines employee, McAnn replaces
Lawrence Alterman who worked in
the advertising department the past three
years.
Bill Sargent, flamboyant producer of
"Give 'Em Hell, Harry!", which recently
concluded a highly successful engagement
at Redstone Theatres' Circle Cinema,
Brighton, was in town promoting the film
during the run. Sargent spent much time
with the press whose activities were coordinated
by Carole Aaron, Redstone's media
director. Promotional events included a
press luncheon for the greater Boston newspaper
critics and a cocktail party at the
Copley Square Hotel.
George Foster, co-manager of the Littleton
Twin Cinemas, is proud that his mother.
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Mrs. Johanna Collins Foster, was honored
as the oldest living resident in Sudbury,
Mass. On her 99th birthday, Mrs. Foster
was presented with the gold-headed cane
designed by the Boston Post and presented
by the president of the Willes Historical
Society in Sudbury.
In the poster department of National
Screen Service. Al Stein has his crew
singing "Is Everybody Happy?" This is Al's
way of trying to make them forget how
busy they are. Peter Levin generally changes
the atmosphere by singing "Everybody's
Happy" as the clock-punching time looms
closer.
Universal's "Jaws" stays steadily afloat.
The film passed its 19th week recently at
the Charles Cinema. Boston and Showcase
Cinema. Burlington. The "big fish" started
its Boston suburban run October 31.
Justin Freed's Park Square Cinema had a
special premiere showing of the Russian
story "Crime and Punishment." Made in
1970, the film is hailed as the best of the
several versions that have been made over
the years with local reviewers generally saying.
"Don't miss it."
MAINE
Louis de Rochemont, long-time motion picture
producer, his wife, and Kittery
residents involved in the making of the
film. "Lost Boundaries." in Kittery some
35 years ago, were guests at a special
October 19 screening hosted by the Kittery
Bicentennial Committee at Frisbee School.
A coffee hour followed the showing.
Planned as one of the monthly activities
available to Kittery area residents at minimal
cost, admission was $1 for adults, 50
cents for children under age 12, and a
maximum of $3-per-family.
Some of the biggest advertising in months
preceded regional premieres of Paramount's
"Three Days of the Condor." Universal's
"Rooster Cogburn" and Columbia's
"Hard Times." Taylor-Laughlin's "The
Master Gunfighter" continued to reflect
strong boxoffice business across the state
in holdovers . Cinema City Screening
Room. Portland, brought vintage MGM-
UA release, "Captain Nemo and the Underwater
City," back for weekend matinee
showings. $1
admission was charged for
all patrons and all seats for the 1 and 3
p.m.
screenings.
What will be Maine's largest amusements
center—the 9,000-seat Cumberland County
Civic Center—has started construction in
Portland, with general manager Paul T.
Whitehead accepting bookings for 1977.
There will be adjacent parking for 3,000
cars.
The Windham Drive-In, playing Universal
rerun, "American Graffiti," advertised,
"Everyone said, 'Bring it back!'
Companion feature was another Universal
rerun, "Day of the Jackal" . . . MGM-UA
rerun, "torn thumb," was booked into Portland's
Cinema City Screening Room complex
for Saturday-Sunday showings (1 and
3 p.m. each day), with one dollar admission
in effect for all patrons at all times . . .
The Portland underskyer hosted Maine premiere
of Embassy's "Russian Roulette." on
a double bill with same distributor's "Summertime
Killer."
The executive director of the Rockland
area Chamber of Commerce has urged the
hiring of a city economic development director.
George L. Burr says the niche should
be filled "by someone who is a super salesman."
He specifically alluded to the city's
$300,000 industrial park, sitting "dormant"
on city owned land. The park has condit
onal approval from the Maine stat; department
of environmental protection for
site preparation, but as of now there are no
tenants. Burr added, "You simply cannot
v,ell' an industrial park. You need people."
He is realistic in his thinking, remarking,
"We're not out looking for big, 3,000 or
4,000 employee companies—although we'd
gladlv take them." Knox County has traditionally
been high on Maine's roster of financially-pressed
regions because of a lack
of jobs. Cinema trade in the area, significantly
enough, has been brisk.
Gov. James Longley proclaimed a recent
Saturday Rudy Vallee Day in Maine,
in conjunction with the University of
Maine's 100th annual homecoming weekend
on the Orono campus. Vallee was the
day's guest-of-honor. The governor remarked,
"Vallee has brought international
recognition to his state and his alma
mater, the University of Maine." The performer
attended the state university for
a while, later transferring to Yale University,
New Haven.
SPRINGFIELD
'^U'estern Massachusetts openings included
Paramount's "Three Days of the Condor."
20th-Fox's "Peeper," Warner's "Let's
Do It Again," states rights' "Flossie," plus a
reprise of Warner's "Camelot" . . . General
Cinema Corp. opened a limited run of
MGM-UA's "Gone With the Wind" at the
Eastfield Mall Cinema, advertising the engagement
as "Positively Your Last Chance
To See The Greatest Movie Of All Time!"
Airline Drive-in, Chicopee, triple
billed states rights' "Around the World with
Fanny Hill." "Wild Riders" and "Girls Are
For Loving."
The Memorial Drive-in, West Springfield,
in a subsequent-run booking of states
rights' "Flesh Gordon." "The Groove Tube"
and new release, "Dagmar's Hot Pants."
advertised a Monday "bargain night," with
$l-per-adult
admission.
The Springfield Museum of Fine Arts
opened a Sunday series of vintage films,
charging $1 per showing. MGM's 1932
release "Grand Hotel," co-starring Greta
Garbo and the late John Barrymore, was
the initial attraction.
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Metropolitan Hartford's newest entertainment
facility, the $11 million jai alai
fronton (stadium), under construction in
the city's North Meadows district, is expected
to become operational by next May,
general manager Patrick N. Levine said.
The same North Meadows district presently
contains the Meadows Drive-In Theatre,
which is under the Cinex, Inc., interests
banner.
The Chamber of Commerce's convention
and visitors bureau picked up a $10,000
tab to bring in some 25 national association
representatives to look at the city's convention
facilities. The bureau is setting its
sights on $25 million annual convention
business. The figure is in the $5 million
range right now. The bureau also is spending
$12,000 on national promotion geared
"to put Hartford on the map as a significant
new convention site." This new promotion
is tied to la&t January's much publicized
opening of the $70.5 million Hartford
Civic Center complex on an eightblock
tract previously containing, among
other properties, the ABC Allyn and E.M.
Loew's.
Biographer Gerold Frank, whose latest
published work is "Judy." a study of the
late Judy Garland's era. and Jolie Gabor.
mother of the Gabor sisters, participated in
a book-author champagne dinner party,
sponsored by Mountain Laurel and King
Philip chapters. Connecticut River Valley
region. Women's American ORT, and G.
Fox & Co., the department store chain.
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Seventeen cinemas participated in weekend
showings of Paramount rerun, "My
Side of the Mountain" ... A dozen of
Radio City Music Hall's Rockettes performed
in full costume October 14 on
the Grand Court Stage at Westfarms Shopping
Mall . . . The Agosta Brothers—Pat.
Frank and Joe—reopened the Rockville
Theatres II (now known as Rockville Showplace
Theatres II) by offering a discount
coupon good for 50 cents off on adult admission,
evening performances. Initial attractions
were Mulberry Square Productions'
"Benji." auditorium one, and Columbia's
"Tommy." Senior citizen discounts
also are available for this complex . . . Temple
Beth Hillel sponsored a showing of
MGM-UA's "Kazablan" October 26 at the
Agosta Brothers' South Windsor Showplace.
The film had not been seen in metropolitan
Hartford previously.
The Ferguson first-run Webster has a
new daily ad logo, emphasizing the words,
"luxurious comfort" . H. Faude,
curator of Hartford's Mark Twain Memorial
(focus of several past film-TV projects),
has been appointed to the state arts commission
. . . The M.J. Levine Jerry Lewis
Cinema, Suffield, came up with something
rather unusual on a recent Saturday—
marathon "cartoon festival," from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Admission was 75 cents for all
seats.
NEW HAVEN
The greater New Haven transit district
(GNHTD), in a report prepared by
Wilbur Smith and Associates, has found
that purse snatchings and assaults are discouraging
older persons from riding buses.
The report remarks: "Personal security between
home and bus stop and while waiting
for a bus is a major concern of the elderly."
The effect the foregoing situation has on
senior citizen theatre attendance is something
only the individual exhibitor can determine.
The New Haven Journal-Courier gave
page one attention to the on-going Sunday
"swap 'n' shop" (flea market) at the Redstone
Milford Drive-In. The story noted
that upwards of 450 dealers are paying the
Redstone circuit $6 every Sunday for sales
space. Customers pay 50 cents each to walk
in. browse, barter and buy.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Regional premieres, all with sound boxoffice
success, included 20th-Fox's "Take
a Hard Ride." Taylor-Laughlin's "The Master
Gunfighter" (multiple openings, backed
by some of the biggest pre-opening ad
campaigns in months for New Hampshire
exhibition) and Embassy's "Russian Roulette"
. . . Auditorium two of Manchester's
Cines II played a dual NFB Films reissue
package comprised of "The Twelve Chairs,"
Mel Brooks film starring Ron Moody, and
"Quackser Fortune," with Gene Wilder.
The Palace Theatre, Manchester, had
"live" jazz featuring Dave Brubeck and a
group calling itself Earth Rise, at $6.50
top admission. All proceeds benefited the
Greater Manchester Mental Health Center,
sponsored by the east side Dunkin Donuts
shops.
A whopping 10 cinemas—something of
a recent record in New Hampshire—hosted
recent Saturday and Sunday showings of
Paramount reissue, "My Side of the Mountain."
Participants included the Strand,
Dover; Movie Center, Hookset; Cine, Manchester;
Mall Cinema and Studio, Nashua;
Stateline, Plaistow; Jerry Lewis Cinema,
Portsmouth and Tri-City, Salem.
General Cinema Corp. resumed operations
in auditorium two, Bedford Mall Cinemas
II, preparatory to opening of nearly
completed auditorium three. Shows continued
regularly in auditorium one while
auditorium two was being converted to
accomodate a third facility.
RHODE ISLAND
Area premieres, including Paramount's
"Three Days of the Condor." UA's
"Undercovers Hero" and 20th-Fox's
"Whiffs," registered brisk business. Taylor-
Laughlin's "The Master Gunfighter." in
multiple booking, continued strong in its
second week.
General Cinema Corp. booked Embassy
rerun, "The Lion in Winter," into the Lincoln
Mall and Garden City cinemas advertising
the showings as "Special Limited
Return Engagement."
E.M. Loew's Providence-Pawtucket
Drive-In (more familiarly known as the
Prov-Paw Drive-in) double billed states
rights' "Around the World with Fanny Hill"
and "Wild Racers" with a special admission
of $l-per-person.
The Providence Journal-Bulletin newspapers
devoted the cover space and three
inside pages of its Sunday "business" supplement
to the emergence of the 355,000-
square-foot Swansea Shopping Mall and
what it has meant to the economy in the
region. Tenants include the four-auditorium
American Multi Cinema plex.
"Murder Over the City" grossed $7,076
its opening week in Jerusalem.
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'Les Ordres Chosen
Best Film at CFA
TORONTO—"Les Ordres,'' a fictional
account of events in Quebec during the
imposition of the War Measures Act in
1970, was named the best Canadian feature
film of the year at the Canadian Film
Awards event October 12 at Niagara-onthe-Lake,
Ont. The film received no less
than three honors; its director Michael
Brault was named best director of the year
and best screenplay writer.
At the same time, the seven-member
international jury named "The Apprenticeship
of Duddy Kravitz" as film of the year.
The jury said that this film "brought a
wide recognition to Canadian filmmakers at
an important time in the development of
the industry." Approximately 800 attended
the presentations in the Shaw Festival Theatre.
Broadcaster Peter Gzowski acted as
emcee.
Acting Awards
Stuart Gillard was named best actor for
his role in the National Film Board feature
"Why Rock the Boat?" The best actress
award went to Margot Kidder for her role
in "A Quiet Day in Belfast" and "Black
Christmas."
In absentia. Pierre Juneau, former chairman
of the Canadian Radio-TV Commission
and recently communications minister,
received the annual Grierson Award
named for the pioneer documentary filmmaker.
Juneau lost his position in the cabinet
through a recent federal election.
Henry Beckman received the best supporting
actor award in the feature film
category. Lila Kedrova was named best
supporting actress for her work in "Eliza's
Horoscope."
Crawley Films won the best non-fiction
feature award for "Janis," the documentary
based on taped and filmed interviews and
performances given by the late rock star
Janis Joplin. The National Film Board's
"Cree Hunters of Mistassini" won the best
documentary (longer than 30 minutes)
award.
Special Citations
Special jury citations went to animator
John Straitor, experimental film directorproducer
Michael Asti-Rose and to director
Gordon Sheppard. Sheppard's "Eliza's
Horoscope" took seven years to reach the
screen. The film took four awards, winning
in cinematography and sound editing classifications
as well.
Other awards: best direction, non-fiction:
Robin Spry for the National Film Board's
"Action." Best theatrical short: "Along
These Lines," directed by Peter Pearson.
Best animated film: the National Film
Board's "The Owl Who Married a Goose."
Best documentary under 30 minutes: "At
99; A Portrait of Louise Tandy Murch,"
produced by Deepa Saltzman. Screenplay
non-feature: Patricia Watson for "A Bird
in the House." Non-dramatic script: Donald
Britain for "Dreamland."
Gerald Pratley chaired the Canadian Film
Western Canada's First Quad Opens:
Famous Players
EDMONTON—The opening of the Famous
Players' four-theatre complex Capitol
Square Four on Jasper Avenue is a first in
western Canada.
The quadplex offers varying seating arrangements
from 217 seats in Capitol
Square Four to 466 in Theatre Two. Theatre
One will seat 303 and Theatre Three
will seat 415.
Design of the quad offers great flexibility
in marketing of product, according
to manager Bert Wiber, former Paramount
manager. Recently inducted into Famous
Players' 40-year club, Wiber started as an
usher in Calgary before being transferred
to Edmonton's old Capitol and Empress
theatres. He is also president of the Alberta
branch of Motion Pictures Pioneers and
is past president of the Theatre Ass'n of
Alberta.
The theatres have a central projection
room, allowing observation and control of
the four theatres from one large room, and
Theatre Two has been equipped with stereo
sound. The interior design was conceived
to offer four different environments but
carries through elements of the main structure
to tie the theatres together.
To enter the theatres patrons must walk
up half a flight of a stairs on Jasper Avenue,
then enter an elevator or walk another
short flight of stairs. At the top is a central
ticket booth, with split-faced marble
tile and the front set in rosewood. The
booth is framed with a large window which
has a scenic view of Jasper Avenue.
Awards jury, which included critics Janine
Manatis and Les Wedman; Czech filmmaker
Vaklav Taborsky; Quebec director Denis
Heroux; filmmaker-teacher Tadeusz Jaworski;
and writer-filmmaker Josef Skvorecky.
The jury screened 65 entries in seven categories
during six days.
Director and Star in U.S.
For Dutch Film Showing
NEW YORK—Jos Stelling,
who directed
the Joseph Green Pictures release of "Mariken,"
and Sander Bais, female star of the
Dutch-made film, flew in from Europe for
a special showing of the feature at the San
Francisco Film Festival October IS. Lhe
first official Dutch entry at the Cannes
Film Festival since 1966, "Mariken" will
be released here and in Canada by Green
at Thanksgiving.
'Delinquent School Girls'
Pulls $12,000 in Denver
HOLLYWOOD - "Delinquent School
Girls" from Rainbow Distributors grossed
$12,000 in its first week in Denver, playing
in three theatres. "Delinquent School
Girls" is distributed in the Western states
by Ellman Film Enterprises.
Edmonton Complex
To enter the auditoriums, patrons pass
around the booth to a short flight of sweeping
curved stairs. The carpet is the only
predominant color in the design, with rich
yellow, brown and gold tones accented by
purple. It flows from the entrance through
the lobbies to the entrances of each house.
Heavy textured plaster and incandescent
light make the walls appear to be mushroom-colored
carpet.
Inside the lobby area is the concession
counter, accented with amber lights and
an antique mirror. Fronts of the counters
are split-faced marble with rosewood framing.
Each entrance to the theatre is colorcoded
to make entrance easier to distinguish
and to coordinate with the carpet.
Theatre One is a small theatre treated
with orange-brown seats. Walls are rough
plaster. Theatre Two is the largest of the
four,
with seating and carpeting duplicating
the others. Superimposed on two walls are
two different free-shape murals of acrylic.
In Theatre Three, circles are mounted on
the walls in groups. Wall colors are varied
by the intensity of dimmer controls and the
use of floodlights to highlight drapes.
Architect and interior designer was Kenneth
C. Saunders Architect Ltd. Project
architect and designer was Sig Preuss and
Kenneth C. Saunders.
Joining manager Wiber at the opening
festivities was Don Menzies, Calgary, district
manager for Famous Players circuit.
Canadian Artists Perform
At U.S. Bicentennial Fest
WINNIPEG—Many of Canada's top performing
artists and companies performed in
the Kennedy Center and National Theatre.
Washington. D.C.. October 13-26.
The companies of the Royal Winnipeg
Ballet, the National Arts Centre Orchestra
conducted by Mario Bernardi, the Mendelssohn
Choir conducted by Elmer Iseler
with Festival Singers and Canadian Brass,
the Shaw Festival Company, the National
Arts Centre Opera and the Canadian Opera
appeared.
The combined performances were described
as the most comprehensive program
in the performing arts ever presented
in the U.S. by international artists.
In addition to the October activities, the
Canadian groups will perform throughout
the
U.S. during the American Bicentennial.
One of the performers was William Fruet,
native of Lethbridge, Alberta, who was a
film actor in Canada and Hollywood before
he began playwriting. His "Wedding in
White" has been called one of the ten best
films of the year by critic Judith Crist and
it was shown as part of the American Film
Institute's Canadian Film Festival during the
two-week Bicentennial celebration.
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CALGARY
plying visits to Calgary by upper-echelon
members of the industry have become
almost commonplace to local businesses.
For casual flying visitations, however,
George Heiber, Canadian general manager
of United Artists Corp., has set a record
that will be hard to beat—if it ever is. Heiber
flew in to Calgary from Winnipeg early
October 7, called in to the local office,
had lunch, met with industry representatives,
had supper and flew to Vancouver in
the early evening. Despite traveling at this
pace, Heiber remains his usual calm and
gracious self.
The Rolf Liebermann production of
Weber's "Der Freischuetz," starring Edith
Mathis, Arlene Saunders, Gottlob Frick and
Ernest Kozub, was shown recently in the
Marshall Tory lecture theatre on the University
of Alberta campus. Also screened
in the same theatre October 17 was a color
film of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger." Both
programs were sponsored by the University
of Alberta music department and admission
was free.
Other free films in Edmonton were shown
in the Provincial Museum and the main
branch of the Edmonton Public Library.
An October 11 matinee in the museum included
•'Caribou Hunters," "Indian Canoemen,"
"Indian Hunters" and "Wild Life in
the Rockies." A Thanksgiving matinee
October 13 screened "Western Wheat" and
"We Just Take It All For Granted." The
museum had an October 1 1 matinee of a
film on the making of films which is
being shown in a series. Title of the film
what else?—was "The Making of A Documentary."
October 15 saw "The World of
Sports," "Race of the Snow Snakes" and
"King of The Hill" on the screen.
The Calgary Film Society initiated its
1975-1976 season October 9 with its first
showing in the International Series in the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This
year the Society is presenting two series:
the international, comprising 10 feature
films, and the classic, with 8 pictures. In
both series, admission is by membership
only and is restricted to persons 18 years
and over. In the international program each
member receives two single admission guest
tickets for introducing friends to the society.
This privilege is not available in the classic
series because of the reduced seating
capacity. All classic films will be shown in
Calgary's QR Centre Theatre and the
Jubilee
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rates available for both series for senior
citizens and students in full-time attendance
at Mount Royal College, senior high schools,
University of Calgary and S.A.I.T. The
society— as are most such organizations
is a non-profit, cultural organization with
the purpose of promoting the appreciation
and enjoyment of films as an art form.
This is the governing factor in the choice
of films that are selected for presentation.
There will be at least one special program
during the season supported by the Calgary
Regional Arts Foundation. The October 9
feature was a Francois Truffaut film made
in Italy in 1973 entitled "La Nuit Americaine."
It is a comedy that has won several
awards and deals with the behind-the-scene
world of films and records.
Charlie Chaplin fans were treated to another
in the Odeon l's Festival of Films
October 12 when "Modern Times" was
shown. Supporting Chaplin in this picture
was Paulette Goddard.
Operations at the Alberta Censor Board
were up to par again during the month of
September when a total of 34 feature films
were classified. One — "Macbeth" (Astral)
—was reclassified from Restricted Adult to
Adult Not Suitable for Children. Falling
into the Family group were four pictures:
Three were in the Adult, 15 in the Adult
Not Suitable for Children and 12 in the
Restricted Adult category. A whopping
seven epics drew warnings on all advertising:
"Macbeth" (Astral) has "Some bloody
sequences"; "92 In The Shade" (UA) has
"Crudity and coarse language"; "Three
Days Of The Condor" (Para) has "Some
crude language:; "Undercovers Hero" was
given "Crude humour and coarse dialog
throughout"; "The Black Gestapo" (Astral)
won "Foul language and brutality throughout"
and "The Parasite Murders" (Cinepix)
has "Extremely gory scenes." There
were five British; one Russian with English
subtitles; one Italian, partly English
dubbed; one Australian; one French, English
dubbed, and one Greek, English
dubbed.
Famous Players' complex of four cinemas
opened October 10 and ran a full page ad
in the Edmonton Journal. The new houses
will give Edmontonians more films to view
in plush surroundings. Chosen to initiate the
new theatres were the following features.
"Rollerball," starring James Caan; "Three
Days Of The Condor" with Robert Redford;
"Part 2 Walking Tall" and "Love And
Death," featuring Woody Allen. A nice
variety to choose from! Everyone in the industry
wishes Famous Players, and the people
involved, a stunning success with this
new complex.
Among the
comings and goings over the
holiday weekend was the arrival in Calgary
of Ken McBean (Canfilm Screen Services,
Vancouver), his wife and the family. His
daughter Sandra has completely recovered
from the surgery performed on her ankle
in April. Having only two days in town,
the McBeans spent their time with family,
and left early Monday morning. October
13, for the return trip.
Edmonton's two film festivals carried on
over the holiday weekend with the Roxy
showing in its Fellini program a film entitled
"81/2." The Klondike Festival showed
matinees October 11-12 of the adult-rated
feature "The Black Orpheus." Starring in
this film were Breno Melo and Marpessa
Dawn.
Canadians have celebrated Thanksgiving
the past month in their various ways, and
it seems an appropriate time to express my
thanks to each and everyone in the industry
who has been so helpful to me in writing
this column. A list of names would be too
extensive to print but they cover every facet
of the business. This correspondent hopes
each person will recognize himself or herself
and accept my sincere thanks. But I would
like to add a big "thank you" to Blain
Covert, branch manager of Warner Bros.,
who has done so much for so long to see
that the column goes out on time. I am
grateful.
Nova Scotia Court
Hears McNeil Case
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA—The case
of Gerry McNeil, Nova Scotia journalist
who sued for the right to view "Last Tango
in Paris" in the province, has come to trial.
In January 1974, the Nova Scotia Amusements
Board had banned for exhibition
"Last Tango in Paris" due to its content.
McNeil decided to challenge the law and he
obtained the right to challenge it as a private
citizen earlier this year in the Supreme
Court of Canada.
The case, now before the appeals division
of the provincial supreme court, involves
the principle of free speech and
expression, an area which has been governed
through the Criminal Code. Robert
Murrant. one of McNeil's attorneys, has
argued that the province has gone beyond
its constitutional powers to impose censorship
on films.
Murrant said that as long as none of the
criminal code's prohibitions against libel,
sedition or obscenity are violated, then the
right to free speech remains complete. He
added that there is "no difference between
cinema and TV. radio, books, newspapers
or speech."
The McNeil case has been termed by
observers "the most significant censorship
case since the Duplessis era in Quebec."
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. . "Jaws"
'Call of Wild/ Master Gunfighter
Score Excellent' Bows in Calgary
CALGARY—"Call of the Wild" had an
"excellent" opening in two theatres here.
The majority of film fare was ranked "excellent"
with only one new film rating
"good." that being "92 in the Shade."
Others on top were "The Master Gunfighter,"
"The Apple Dumpling Gang," "The
Land That Time Forgot." "Crazy Mama."
"Capone," and the ever-popular "Jaws."
Brentwood, Westbrook 3—Call of the Wild
(PR) _ _ Excellent
Calgary Place 1—Monty Python and the
Holy Grail (AFD), 5th wk Excellent
Calgary Place 2—The Return of the Pink Panther
(UA). 15th wk Excellent
Chinook—The Master Guniighter (WB) Excellent
Grand 1—Capone (BVFD), 2nd wk Excellent
Grcnd 2 —Jaws (Univ), 16th wk Excellent
Palace—The Apple Dumpling Gang (BV),
6th wk Excellent
Palliser Square 1—92 in the Shade (UA) Good
Palliser Square 2—The Land That Time Forgot
(Astral), 2nd wk Excellent
Towne Blue— If You Don't Stop It. You'll Go
Blind (PR), 4th wk Excellent
Towne Red—The Other Side of the Mountain
(Univ), 10th wk Excellent
Uptown 1—Russian Roulette (BVTD). 3rd wk Fair
Uptown 2—Crazy Mama (IFD), 2nd wk Excellent
Westbrook 1—Cleopatra Jones and the Casino
of Gold (WB)
..Fair
Westbrook 2—The Wild McCullochs (Astral),
3rd wk _ Very Good
'Mahogany,' 'Hard Times,'
'Condor' Top Winnipeg Runs
WINNIPEG—The Canadian Thanksgiving
weekend saw business improve greatly
with newcomers "Mahogany" and "Three
Days of the Condor" rating "excellent."
Continuing to attract big houses were longrunning
"The Other Side of the Mountain"
and "The Return of the Pink Panther."
Rated "very good" in its opening frame
was "Rooster Cogburn" and "Hard Times"
snagged an "excellent" bow.
Capitol—The Master Gunfighter (WB) Good
Colony—Part 2 Walking Tall (Astral),
2nd wk _ „ Excellent
Downtown—French Love (SR), Justine de Sade
(SR), 2nd wk „ Average
Garrick I—Rooster Cogburn (Univ) Very Good
Gatrick II—Hard Times (Col) Excellent
Grant Park—Flesh Gordon (PR), 4th wk Good
Metropolitan—Race With the Devil (BVFD),
2nd wk
Very Good
Northman Drive-In—Deadeye Dewey and the
Arkansas Kid (PR); Horror of Frankenstein
(PR); Lust for a Vampire (PR); Werewolf of
Washington (PR); The Wrestler (PR) Excellent
NorthStar I—The Return of the Pink Panther
(UA), 16th wk Excellent
NorthStar II—Mahogany (Para) Excellent
Odeon—The Other Side of the Mountain (Univ),
7th wk Excellent
Polo Park—Three Days of the Condor
(Para) _ Excellent
'Let's Do It Again' Is
'Excellent' in Toronto
TORONTO—"Let's Do It Again" smashed
itself to an "excellent" first week at the
Uptown to tie with "Lies My Father Told
Me" at the Towne for top honors. Opening
"very good" were a trio of films. "The Master
Gunfighter." "Hard Times" and "Beyond
the Door." Still drawing well in a third week
at the Uptown 2 was "The Rocky Horror
Picture Show."
Capitol Fine Art—Special Section (AFD) . . Good
Eglintcn—Brother. Can You Spare a Dime?
(AFD), 2nd wk Fair
Five theatres—Jaws (Univ), 17th wk. Fair
Hollywood North— It Seemed Like a Good Idea
at the Time (AFD), 4th wk Fair
Hollywood South—The Return of the Pink
Panther (UA), 19th wk Fair
Hylcnd 1—Royal Flash (BVFD) Good
Imperial 2—The Master Gunfighter (WB) Very Good
Imperial 3—Farewell, My Lovely (BVFD),
6th wk Good
Imperial 4—Mandingo (Para), 20th wk Fair
Imperial 5—Recommendation for Mercy (Astral),
4th wk Fair
Imperial 6—Framed (Para), 4th wk Fair
International—Charlotte (AFD), 3rd wk Good
Six theatres—Hard Times (Col) Very Good
Towne—T.ies My Father Told Me (Astral),
2nd wk Excellent
University—The Man Who Skied Down Mount
Everest (PR), 3rd wk Good
Uptown 1—Let's Do It Again (WB) -Excellent
Uptown 2—The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(BVFD), 3rd wk Very Good
Uptown 3—For Better and Worse (C-P) Fair
Yonge—Beyond the Door (IFD) Very Good
'Call of the Wild' Pulls
'Excellent' in Edmonton
EDMONTON—"Call of the Wild" opened
with "excellent" grosses at three theatres
here. Also drawing well in holdover frames
were "One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing,"
"Jaws," "White Line Fever," "Return to
Macon County" and "If You Don't Stop It.
You'll Go Blind."
Londonderry A—92 in the Shade (UA) Good
Meadowlark—The Man in the Glass Booth
(AFD), 3rd wk Very Good
Odeon 1—The Dragon Flies (Astral),
3rd wk Very Good
Paramount— One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
(BV). 2nd wk Excellent
Plaza 2—Crazy Mama (IFD), 2nd wk Fair
Rialto 1—Jaws (Univ), 16th wk Excellent
Rialto 2— Crazy Mama (IFD), 2nd wk Very Good
Roxy—White Line Fever (Astral), 7th wk Excellent
Strand— Return to Macon County (Astral),
3rd wk Excellent
Three theatres—Call of the Wild (PR) Excellent
Towne— If You Don't Stop It. You'll Go Blind
(PR), 8th wk Excellent
Westmount A—The Return of the Pink Panther
(UA), 10th wk Excellent
Four Directors Offer
Views on Filmmaking
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE. ONT.
Four Canadian directors commented about
the craft at a Canadian Film Awards presentation
October 12. Their comments are
quoted, as follows:
Gordon Sheppard: "We need laughs and
support and applause, not the churlish reaction
we've been getting. I think we're
wonderful, and the only trouble is that we
don't know that. Nationalism is one tool
to make us know it."
Peter Pearson: "Nobody told me when
I started, but this is a big boy's game. You
have to be incredibly tough and resilient
and straight all at the same time. It doesn't
matter whether it's a low-budget film or
a major budget film. It's all the same. You
don't learn that in a textbook, you can't."
Allan King: "First I got into films to
make a living, and I sometimes forget
that . . . I've always found my best audience
in Canada. They have more understanding
and their reaction is much more
open .
. . there is altogether too much
br:at-beating and woe-crying going on.
We spend too much time talking and not
enough time working."
Don Sheb'b: "The writers in this country
are, I don't know, how many years behind
the directors ... 1 make films because
I get some kick out of it like I did making
model planes when I was a kid. It's the
building block thing, it's a very physical
thing with me."
OTTAWA
JJooster Cogburn" opened at the St. Laurent
I to great reception during the
week of October 16. Playing at St. Laurent
II is "The Other Side of the Mountain."
. . .
"Hard Times," starring Charles Bronson.
bowed at the Somerset and the Queensway
Drive-In Returning to town was "The
Way We Were." starring Robert Redford
and Barbra Streisand, at the Elmdale.
Famous Players also held over many of
its films ... At the Rideau, "Torso" and
"Because of Cats" opened . was
still going strong at the Nelson while "Three
Days of the Condor." another Redford
starrer, was doing well in a second week at
the Main Elgin.
"The Master Gunfighter" finished a quiet
week at the Place de Ville I to make room
. . "Let's It
for "Last Tango in Paris." the controversial
Do film with Marlon Brando .
Again" went into a second week at the
."Royal Flash" is doing
Place de Ville II . .
well at the Capitol Square I while "Mahogany"
holds at the Capitol Square II and
"Butley," American Film Theatre presentation,
continues at the Square III.
Charlie Chaplin's classic films "City
Lights" and "Modern Times" were screened
at the Towne Cinema October 17. Scheduled
the next day were "Cabaret" and "Papillon."
Then at the midnight show October
18 "A Clockwork Orange" and "Deliverance"
were screened. "2001: A Space Odyssey"
was shown October 19 and "The Assassination
of Trotsky" October 20. Three
foreign language films began the next week:
Bunuel's "The Discreet Charm of the
Bourgeoisie," Tuesday, October 21; "Persona."
Wednesday, October 22; and Fellini's
"Satyricon." Thursday. October 23.
TORONTO
The new doubled theatre voluntary quota
for Canadian feature films, offered by
the Odeon and Famous Players circuit, will
go into effect February 1. This was announced
by Charles Mason, publicity director
for Odeon, during a formal Canadian
Film Awards session at Niagara-on-the-
Lake. The quota assures Canadian films a
month's run per theatre each year. "But,"
said Mason, "if in a year's time we come
to the secretary of state having given it a
try and say that we have lost money, it will
be very hard for politicians to justify any
quota at all."
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Funny Car Summer July 75
On the Line (90) Doc. July 75
Threshold: The Blue Angels'
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The Meal (92) D.. Nov 75
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The Second Gun (100) Doc. Apr 75
The Prisoners (88) Apr 75
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In Celebration (131) Jan 75
JOSEPH BRENNER
Torso (90) Ho . Feb 75
Harry and the Hookers ..D Aug, 75
Gilbert Winne. Gllly Grant
The Girl in Room 2A
rsf'i ,,•;-• •••Sus.. Sept 75
liar Vallnne. Knrln Schubert
9
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Kidnap of Mary Lou . .Sus.
Th..ma< Millan. Henry Silva
Sept 75
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Rape Killer (82) D.. Oct 75
Nil
'"Is. Dorothy Minim
Lady J (97) Ac
Chrlsta lle'm Frank Halter
Cry of a Prostitute Ac Nov 75
CAMBIST FILMS
Anita, Swedish Nyrnphet
Llndberg, Stellnn
June 75
Skarsgard
Msa She Wolf of the SS
'95)
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nrnnne Thnrne, June 75
Saudi m.-i man
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The Affair (91)
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Jnrflth Strelner. Ray Lata,
Relations (91) p
The All-American Woman ...Aug 75
Sept 75
Affair in Cannes 7~D Oct
Between
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Sheets c Nov 75
Dec 75
Dec 75
Ondine & Neptune Melo
7 Sins on 6th Street
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HAROLD CORNSWEET
Return to Campus (90) .
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DANDREA RELEASING
Oct 75
The Jezebels
Anr 71
The Man Who Would Not
_ Di l (83) My-D..Sept75
The Student Body ....
Warren Stevens. Judith Roberts
CARL DENKER FILMS
Fear in the Night . . . . Ho. . June
Demons
75
of the Mind ..Ho. June 75
Because of the Cats ..Ho.. June 75
(80,
Made" ^ "
&W H ° -"•»« 75
(85) D Ju | v 75
Straight onto Morning ..D Julv71
Our Miss Fred (90) . . . . C. . July 75
Up the Chastity Belt ..C. July 75
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me California 'J? Connection
(90)
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The Candy-Shoppe ...Sex
The Realist (81) Sex
Time Out of Mind .Sex D
Up Your Badlands Sex W.
Transvl ania. Flight No. 1 .
The Resurrection of
Vivian Blaine (97)
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3> •:S«..Au 75
75
Sept 75
.Oct 75
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Nov 75
75
My Feb 76
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MISCELLANEOUS
DOTY-DAYTON
Seven Alone (97) . . Ad-D
Against a Crooked Sky
(100) Ad-D.
• Apr 75
.Dec 75
Baker's Hawk (100) Ad-D . 76
ELLMAN FILM ENT.
Yes-ongs May 75
Frightmare (88) Ho.. June 75
The London Rock and Roll
Show
„
June 75
Captive Female (93) rj_.
ENTERTAINMENT PYRAMID
Solomon King (90) ...Ac. Jan 75
s°ul Food Ac. Sept 75
ENTERTAINMENT VENTURES
Johnny Firecloud D. June 75
EO CORP.
Fra"k Challenge— Manhnnler

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THE STORY: "The Devil Is a Woman" (20th-Fox)
In Rome, writer Claudio Casinelli is approached by
Polish Monsignor Arnoldo Foa to write the latter's account
of his wartime activities. Foa wants to prove to
the Vatican that he did not willingly collaborate with
the Germans. Casinelli takes up residence with Foa at
a religious hostel founded by Sister Glenda Jackson. A [ftuc
young prince, Gabriele Lavia. tells the writer that they
all have a past: he, Lavia, loves his sister: manageress
Lisa Harrow betrayed her Bolivian husband in favor of
a revolutionary lover: Cuban Bishop Francisco Rabal
supports Castro. Jackson's authoritarian manner clashes
with Casinelli's sensual and forgiving attitude. After
Lavia's suicide, Vatican representatives Rolf Tasna and
Duilio Del Prete order Jackson to discontinue her weekly
group confessions. Casinelli takes Harrow away and Foa
and Rabal leave. When Harrow returns to the convent,
Casinelli finds the others have also come back. He
leaves, glad to be free of Jackson's influence.
EXPLOITIPS:
Mention Jackson's two Oscar awards, for "Women in
Love" and "A Touch of Class," and director Damiani's
best-known effort, "The Empty Canvas," with Bette
Davis.
CATCHLINES:
Sister Geraldine Has Mysterious Powers Over Others.
Do Her Powers Come from the Divine Or from the Occult?

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DIAMOND CARBONS, 1/2 x 9, 3/8 x 9.
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BOYD THEATRE, Winnsboro, S.C., closing
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information.
CAMERA, 35mm newsreel type. 3 1000'
magazines, 4 lenses, less amplifier. Like
new, $950.00. 1 super head, like new,
$400 00. 3 stores full of 35mm equipment.
What do you need? Robert Dominic,
2529 Nordell Ave, Castro Valley, California
94546. (415) 537-1887.
EQUIPMENT WANTED
LET US BID on your surplus equipment,
Lee Artoe, 1243 Belmont, Chicago 60657.
LATE MODEL theatre equipment, including
booth equipment, seats, etc. Harry
Melcher Enterprises, 3615 W. Fond
du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216. (414)
442-5020.
WE PAY good money for used equipment.
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Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
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VIDEO GAMES make $$$ wherever there
ire people. An investment that will pay
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2233 or write: MIRACLE GAMES, 6528 E
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nformation.
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(507) 223-5873.
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