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ATLANTA<br />
Fxhibitors seem to have a new optimism<br />
after the even distribution of Oscars in<br />
the annual battle of the ballots. Theatres<br />
with this year's winners in the saddle can<br />
look forward to long runs with the product<br />
on hand.<br />
Meanwhile, Hie trade, press screenings at<br />
Century Cinema Corp.. are giving the projection<br />
machinery a real workout. Recent<br />
showings have included Alex Joseph and<br />
His Wives'' and "Dirty Duck," New World<br />
Pictures of Atlanta; "The Slipper and the<br />
Capitol City Supply<br />
Now!<br />
"Complete Theatre Equipment<br />
> and Concessions" \<br />
Cinemecconico projectors • Carbons<br />
Automation equipment * ORC equipment<br />
Christie platters * Xenon bulbs * Reels<br />
Sound systems * Lenses * Draperies<br />
Candy—Popcorn Machines—Butter Dispensers<br />
Capital City Supply Co..<br />
2124 Jackson Plcwy. NW<br />
Atlanta. Ga. 30318 —<br />
(404) 792-8424 ,<br />
Inc.<br />
713 Soduksm Blda.<br />
Nashville. T.rxn. 37219<br />
(615) 255-0347 ,<br />
Rose." a Universal release screened for an<br />
MCA party of 40 record distributors;<br />
"Audrey Rose," United Artists; "Double<br />
Feature" for the Atlanta Ass'n for International<br />
Education; "Eaten Alive." distributed<br />
by Clark Film Releasing; "Day of the Animals."<br />
Film Ventures International; "Zack,"<br />
distributed by International Picture Show.<br />
and "Between the Lines," distributed by<br />
Midwest Films. A private screening of Disney's<br />
"The Littlest Horse Thieves" was arranged<br />
for Barbara Thomas, Journal amusements<br />
editor, and UA's "Audrey Rose,"<br />
was screened for Jim Whaley, host of<br />
WETV's "Cinema Showcase."<br />
The local chapter of the National Ass'n<br />
for the TV Arts and Sciences' Cinema<br />
Club offered "Audrey Rose" as its April<br />
selection Tuesday (5) . . . The same film<br />
was sneaked March 31 at Georgia Theatre<br />
Co.'s South DeKalb and Cobb Center Theatres.<br />
Greenbriar Branch Library is sponsoring<br />
a film series for children 6 to 12 years old<br />
Thursday afternoons through April 28. Included<br />
will be "The Selfish Giant," "Shopping<br />
Bag Lady," "Anoop and the Elephant"<br />
and "Treasures in the Pyramid."<br />
Carl Watkins, owner of the Fayette Cinema<br />
in Fayetteville, Ga., won the showmanship<br />
contest sponsored by Roger Harve'<br />
and Ralph Billing, producers of "Wings o<br />
an Eagle," distributed by Century Cinem<br />
Corp. The prize was an all-expense-paid tri<br />
to Las Vegas for him and his wife Nancj<br />
"Eagle" began its area run March 4. Joa<br />
Ackerly, Atlanta booker associated with he<br />
father Bill Andrew of Southern Indeper<br />
dent Theatres, reports she is "very proud<br />
of her client Watkins.<br />
Weber Howell, Doty-Dayton Distribi<br />
tion's branch manager, announces that tl<br />
firm has moved to 2536 Stonington Re<br />
Atlanta 30341 or P. O. Box 81151. Phoi<br />
(404) 458-3027.<br />
Randy and Midge Brannon announce tl<br />
birth of a son Joshua David, March 24<br />
Northside Hospital. He is their third chil<br />
His paternal grandmother is Mary Branno<br />
cashier at American International Picture<br />
former owner of the Holly Theatre<br />
•<br />
Dahlonega, Ga., and local WOMPI pre:<br />
dent.<br />
E. William Andrew jr., owner-operat<br />
of the Southern Independent Theatres boct<br />
ing agency, has been appointed to the NFl<br />
board of advisors and attended the groU/|<br />
first meeting in Chicago. Juanita Foree 1<br />
Maryville, Tenn., local WOMPI memb,:<br />
also was appointed to the NITE board. St;<br />
.<br />
and Juanita Rosser (familiarly known<br />
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Welcome ^Jhealre<br />
KJiwnerd<br />
Do<br />
^outkeadtern IIlato ^rnnuul (^onuentl<br />
Have a Good Stay in Atlanta<br />
NEW WORLD PICTURES<br />
OF ATLANTA<br />
JACK RIGG<br />
BILL LIVELY<br />
WALTER POWELL<br />
FENTRESS CARR<br />
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