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'Bon Voyage' Is Next
Peanuls Feature Film
HOLLYWOOD — 'Bon Voyage Charlie
Brown." the fourth in the widescreen adventures
of the "Peanuts" gang, will be produced
by Bill Melendez Productions in association
with L.M. Great Race for Paramount
Pictures release, it was announced
by Michael D. Eisner, Paramount's president
and chief operating officer.
Lee Mendelson is executive producer and
Bill Melendez will produce and direct from
Charles Schulz's original screenplay. The
creative team of Mendelson-Melendez-
Schulz has produced award-winning TV
specials and three highly successful animated
motion pictures over the past 15 years,
the most recent being "Race for Your Life,
Charlie Brown," a summer of 1977 release.
Charles Schulz, creator of the original
comic strip, now has the "Peanuts" gang
traveling to France as exchange students.
En route. Snoopy, accompanied by Woodstock,
stops over in London and plays at
Wimblsdon. In France, Charlie Brown and
Linus solve a mystery and avert a near
tragedy at the chateau of Charlie's French
hostess. Violette Honfleur. Peppermint Patty
and Lucy join in the excitement.
"Bon Voyage Charlie Brown" now is in
prodjction. Everet Brown and Bernard
Gruver are production designers and Carole
Barnes is production manager with backgrounds
by Dean Spille.
"Bon Voyage Charlie Brown" will be distributed
in the U.S. and Canada by Paramount
and throughout the rest of the world
by Cinema International Corp.
Eugene Leonard Is Winner
Of SMPTE Journal Award
.SCARSDALE. N.Y.—The Society of Mo-
Picture & Television Engineers has given
tion
the 1978 Journal Award to Eugene
Leonard, Da Vinci Systems Group, for his
paper entitled "Implications of Digital Video
Graphics." published in the October 1977
issue of the SMPTE Journal.
Honorable mention for 1978 is being
awarded to K. Staes, Agfa-Gevaert, for his
paper entitled "Light Sources as an Integral
Part of the Color Photographic System,"
published in the August 1977 SMPTE
Journal.
The awards will be presented by SMPTE
president William D. Hedden at the annual
presentations event which follows the gettogether
luncheon that will open the
SMPTE's 120th technical conference at the
Americana Hotel. New York. October 29-
November 3.
Named
Katherine Lingg Is
EC Story Editor by Univ.
NEW YORK—Katherine Lingg has been
named East Coast story editor for Universal
Pictures, it was announced by Thom
Mount, executive vice-president. Universal
Pictures. The post formerly was occupied
by Sharon Edwards.
BOXOFFICE September 4, 1978
'Corvette Summer' Sets
Records in Australia
Sydney— Ihe first Australian opening
of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer'.s "Corvette
Summer" ha.s scored $28,214 in
boxoffice receipts in the first three
days of the film's two-theatre simultaneous
hardtop and drive-in release
here, according to CIC, overseas distributor
of MGM product.
Sydney's Chullora Drive-In set an
all-time record with capacity business
in the first three days of the "Corvette
Summer" playdate on a one-performance
policy. At the indoor Barclay Theatre,
the gross achieved by the Mark
Hamill-Annie Potts starrer was a figure
exceeded only once at the house during
the past two years.
Hal Barwood produced and Matthew
Robbins directed "Corvette Summer"
from their original screenplay. The picture
currently is in national release in
the U.S. with United Artists distributing.
'A Wedding' Will Launch
San Sebastian Film Fest
SAN SEBASTIAN. SPAIN—The new
Robert Altman film "A Wedding." 20th
Century-Fox's forthcoming release, has been
confirmed as an "in competition" official
U.S. entry in the upcoming prestigious San
Sebastian Film Festival. The picture will be
shown Tuesday (12).
"A Wedding." filmed earlier this year on
location in Chicago. III., is produced, directed
and co-written by Altman in association
with screenwriters John Considine,
Patricia Resnick and Allan Nichols. The
pictiue stars (alphabetically): Desi Arnaz
Carol Burnett. Geraldine Chaplin, Howard
jr..
Duff. Mia Farrow, Vittorio Gassman,
Lillian Gish and Nina Van Pallandt.
OFFICIAL HONORS — Maryland
Gov. Blair Lee III, right, extends congratulations
and best wishes to Robert
T. Marhenke, left, veteran BOXOF-
FICE staff reporter. Marhenke in 1978
is marking his 40th year as a BOXOF-
FICE representative in the Maryland
area. This photograph was taken Thursday,
August 24, at the governor's press
conference in the State House, Annapolis,
Md.
Joseph Sugar Named
AIP Distribution Chief
BEVERLY HILLS—Joseph M. Sugar
has been named executive vice-president in
Joseph M. Sugar
charge of worldwide sales and distribution
for Beverly Hills-based American International
Pictures, and president of its distribution
subsidiary, American International
Pictures Distribution Co.
The announcement was made by Samuel
Z. Arkoff, board chairman and president of
AIP.
Sugar assumes the AIP posts effective
Monday (18) and in the interim will wind up
his current activities as president of Joe
Sugar. Inc., a leading firm in
the representation
of and consultation on independent production
projects.
"We view the addition of Joe Sugar, with
his long and prestigious supervision of
major distribution programs, as an important
step in the evolution of AIP product
and the presentation of that product," Arkoft
said.
"I have long observed and admired Sam
Arkoff's leadership in building American
International into a major film company,
,ind I welcome the opportunity and look forward
to my association with this growing
tirm." Sugar said.
Previous positions held by Sugar include
executive vice-president of Warner Bros.-
Scvcn Arts, president of Cinerama Releasing
Corp.. and vice-president in charge of
sales for 20th Century-Fox Film Corp.
.'\mong film projects currently represented
by Sugar's firm is "Meteor" which
American International will distribute in
the U.S. and Canada.
Cast Additions Announced
On 20th-Fox's 'Dreamer'
.ALTON. ILL.— Barbara Stuart has been
set to co-star and Felix Shuman and Wally
Engelhardt have been signed for featured
roles in 20th-Fox"s "The Dreamer."

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Mirisch Corp.-Universal Contract
Has Been Extended by 7
Contract Sets Record
The extended contract sets a record at
Universal for a continuing relationship with
an independent motion picture producing
organization. The only like association of
greater longevity at Universal is the longterm
tenure at the studio of producer-director
Alfred Hitchcock.
"Our association with Universal, now going
on five years, has been both a source of
great pleasure as well as a creatively productive
experience. We look forward to the
many more years during which we will be
calling Universal our home as filmmakers."
the Mirisches noted.
New Film Is Ready
The announcement of the extended contract
comes just as the Mirisches are about
to deliver the final print of the film version
ol the smash Broadway comedy hit, "Same
Time. Next Year."' starring Ellen Burstyn
and Alan Alda. Directed by Robert Mulligan
and written by Bernard .Slade. who
adaptjd h's own stageplay to the screen,
"Same Time. Next Year" will have premiere
engagements in New York and l.os Angeles
Years
in mid-November prior to its national release
during the first part of 1979.
The Mirisches also have two other motion
pictures in various stages of produc-
UNIVERSAL CITY — The Mirisch tion currently. Now filming on location in
' .>rp.'s exclusive multiple-picture production
Austria is "The Prisoner of Zenda." a comic
arrangement with Universal has been version of the classic novel starring Peter
extended by seven years, it was announced Sellers in a triple role and being directed b\
jointly by Ned Tanen. president of Universal
Richard Quine.
theatrical motion pictures, and Walter In preproduction and slated to go before
and Marvin Mirisch. president and chairman
the camera in England October 1 is "Drac-
of the board. respecti\e!y, of the uia." which will star Frank Langella in
Mirisch Corp.
'Prophecy' Securily
Striclly Controlled
HOl.I.YWOOD—Wiih a month of exteriors
completed in British Columbia. Paramount
Pictures' "Prophecy." a contemporary
suspense thriller starring Talia Shire
and Rt)bert Foxworth, has returned for
lilming at the studio and on nearby locations
under strict security conditions.
Robert L. Rosen is producing and John
Frankenheimcr is directing the original story
by David .Seltzer. Principal photography is
expected to be completed in October.
An elaborate security system, including
photo badges for crew members, has been
set up under the supervision of John Shirley,
a recently retired CIA agent. No visitors,
including studio personnel, are allowed
on the sets without special prior clearance,
and cast and crew members have pledged
not to discuss the motion picture with persons
not involved in the actual production.
No still cameras arc permilied on the sets,
cpt those carried by the unit phologr'hcr.
the title role, with Laurence Olivier as his
principal antagonist. Langella recently received
widespread critical acclaim for his
portrayal of the famed vampire in the currently
running smash hit Broadway play.
John Badham to Direct
"Dracula" will be directed by John B.idham.
whose last assignment was the topgrossing
"Saturday Night Fever." Composing
the music for the film will be John
Williams, this year's Academy Award winner
for his score for "Star Wars."
Since coming to Universal, the Mirisches
have produced one of the company's biggest
hits, "Midway," now nearing the S47.000,-
000 mark in film rentals, as well as the
spectacular underwater rescue film. "Gray
Lady Down."
Honored With 28 Oscars
The Mirisches first entered independent
production in 1957. Since that time, their
motion pictures have been honored with
28 Oscars and 76 Academy Award nominations.
Five of their films have been nominated
by the Academy for Best Picture, with
three of them—"The Apartment." "West
Side .Story" and "In the Heat of the Night"
—carrying off the top prize.
The Mirisch Corp. currently has three
projects in preparation for probable starts
in 1979.
Richard Pryor to Appear
In ITC's 'Muppet Movie'
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'Humanoid' Sci-Fier
Is Acquired by AIP
BEVERLY HILLS — "The Humanoid."
the highest-budgeted science-fiction picture
ever filmed in Rome, has been acquired by
American International from Titanus Films
for distribution in the U.S. and Canada, it
was announced by Samuel Z. Arkoff. chairman
of the board and president of AIP.
Five months of shooting in Africa and
Israel already have been completed on the
$7,000,000 futuristic adventure with three
complete crews working simultaneously, involving
more than 150 technicians. When
principal photography is completed in October,
five months of intricate special effects
filming will follow.
Richard Kiel and Barbara Bach, two of
the stars of "The Spy Who Loved Me" and
of American International's forthcoming
$11,000,000 adventure, Alistair MacLean's
"Force 10 From Navarone," are starred in
"The Humanoid." Arthur Kennedy. Corinne
Clery and Leonard Mann have other top
roles in this tale which deals with an attempt
by a genius from another world to
take over the earth.
Visual effects expert Zoran Perisic. who
developed the revolutionary front projection
effects system which was first utilized for
"Superman," will be expanded further for
"The Humanoid" and Max Neville, optical
effects specialist for "Superman," also will
be creating unique concepts for this production.
"The Humanoid" is being directed by
George B. Lewis for producer Giorgio Venturini.
with Steve Previn in charge of production
for AIP. It will be released in Dolby
sound during 1979.
Bailey to Helm Paramount
Financial Post in NYC
NEW YORK—The appointment of Alan
J. Bailey as director of treasury and financial
control for Paramount Pictures Corp.
has been announced by Patrick B. Purcell.
vice-president, corporate controller.
Bailey will be responsible for Paramount's
cash management and internal audit
functions and also will coordinate taxation
matters with Gulf & Western and continue
to handle certain international accounting
relationships with Paramount foreign subsidiaries
and Cinema International Corp.
He will be based in New York.
Bailey previously had been controller of
Paramount Pictures International, based in
Amsterdam.
'Cat and Mouse' Clicks
NEW YORK — Quartet Films' summer
Exeter, Boston, five weeks; Ritz, Philadelphia,
five weeks; Biograph, Chicago, five
weeks, and Lumiere, San Francisco, five
weeks.
Rudy Durand Persevered Ten Years
In
Order fo Direct His Film 'Tilt'
By RALPH KAMINSKY
HOLLYWOOD—Rudy Durand spent ten
years of his life to make his big movie.
Rudy became a director just because Orson
Welles said he should direct his own film.
He sold everything he owned to stay afloat
in the long dark years. He had two backers
but in each case the money men dropped
out of the picture at the last minute.
But, finally, Durand has his movie in the
can and is in the process of talking deals
with distributors.
His film is "Tilt," a story about a young
girl who is a champion at playing pinball
machines. Brooke Shields is the young girl
who hustles the pinball circuit to raise
money with which to finance her boyfriend
Ken Marshall, who wants to cut a
demonstration record in his effort to become
a singer. Charles Durning plays a vital
role as Shields" pinball opponent.
Wants Christmas Opening
"Tilt." its creator declares, "will go right
through the roof" when it reaches the public.
The film, financed by Melvin Simon
Productions which put up $3,000,000 to
end Durand's long and painful search for
a backer, will get a promotional kick-off in
the weeks ahead— all geared to the Christmas
opening which Durand says he will insist
upon.
Another factor in picking a distributor
will be his determination to have "someone
who loves the movie as much as I do." he
declared.
"I want the same love that went into
making the film to go into the selling of
it." he asserted.
Album Features 11 Songs
Durand also is the producer of the album
which features 1 1 songs from the picture
including "Long Road to Texas." which
Durand wrote while in the process of directing
the production on location in Santa
Cruz. Calif. Bill Wray wrote seven of the
songs and performs them on the soundtrack.
A new singing group. Bishop and Gwinn.
sing two songs—and on the strength of their
performance they already have signed a lucrative
record deal, Durand said.
"Energy is the best drug you can have,"
Durand maintains in talking about the hectic
pace he led while directing the movie.
He produced the soundtrack album while
directing. "I worked on the picture all day.
looked at the daily rushes in the evenings
and between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. I worked
on the album."
In between, during his spare time, he
hit, "Cat and Mouse," continues to be a
its strong attraction in initial openings
around the country. A total gross of $534,- also designed a number of pinball machines,
680 has been reported for the following wrote the lyrics for "Long Road to Texas"
situations: Cinema 2, New York, 13 weeks; and handled all the intricacies of directing
the picture.
Now he is in the throes of the same kind
of schedule in working on promotional details
and merchandising.
"Miss Tilt." a pinball machine, is being
produced, with a volume of 30,000 planned
to go on the market.
Radio contests will be run with 15 of the
machines as prizes.
"Tilt" sneakers, made by Famolare
Shoes, will go on the market.
Dell Books will publish 300,000 paperbacks,
set to reach the public at the Christmas
release time.
"Tilt" Levi's. "Tilt" belt buckles. T-shirts
and even a music box that plays "Tilt" music
are in the works.
Float in Macy's Parade
And, perhaps, topping it all, a "Tilt" float
will be entered in the Macy's Thanksgiving
Day parade in New York City. Riding on
the float, designed as a pinball machine,
will be Shields, Durning, Wray and Bishop
and Gwinn.
Although the promotion and advertising
for the picture lean heavily on the pinball
theme, the film "stands on its own as a love
story," Durand says.
The appeal, he insists, will be universal,
despite the fact that the pinball sequences
will have a special impact for the knowledgeable
pinball freaks. "People who don't
know about pinball games won't be turned
off." But those who are expert at the game
will get a special kick out of nine sequences
which contain "the most difficult pinball
shots ever made." he stated.
"It took me three months to film them."
he said of the sequences, each of which run
for about 80 seconds on the screen.
Durand says he is contemplating two other
film projects when the tumult and the
work on "Tilt" taper down.
He already has developed a synopsis and
is beginning the screenplay for "Blue for
Green," which will deal with the $7 billion
gambling business. The title reflects the system
of codes used by gamblers to identify
themselves and the story will deal with the
colorful nomenclatures peculiar to the gambling
business.
His second project, still in the idea stage,
is "Hypocrites." dealing with the world of
fashions and the piracy of fashion designs.
"I like to tell stories about people being
nice to people. The great social cancer of
our time is the cruelties people play on
each other." he said. "Tilt" would never
have been made "if I had lost hope," he
added in expressing his belief that films
should "always leave audiences with hope."
'Secrets' Scores $72,000
In First Philly Stanza
PHILADELPHIA — "Secrets."
starring
Jacqueline Bisset, grossed $72,622 in eight
theatres in its opening week in the Philadelphia
area reports Lee Thornburg. president
of Lone Star Picture International, distributor
of the film.
BOXOFFICE September 4, 1978

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'Wilderness 2' Clicks
In Tokyo Playdate
MEDFORD. ORE.— I'ucitic
Intemation-
"Wilderness Family Part 2"
pi.-ned an exelusi\e roadshow cngagemen
'Pink Panther' Remains
No. 1 Film in London
London—Blake Ldwards" "Revenge
of the Pink Panther." starring Peter
.Sellers, continues tu lead the ILst of top
ten motion pictures at boxoffices in
this Knglish metropolis.
In its eighth week at the Odeon Leicester
Square I heatrc. the Inited
.\rtists comedy is No. 1 on the chart
of hit motion pictures.
"House Calls," The Wild Geese."
".\n Lnmarried Woman" and "Midnight
Kxprcss" follow the Blake Edwards
production—in that order.
VCI Topper Eric Morley
Fete Sept. 12 in Kaycee
KANSAS CITY— Eric Morley. president
of Variel\ Clubs lnlern.ition.il. and his wife
On their recent nine-day personal
appearance promotional lour which included
lokjo, Osaka and Hokkaido.
"Uilderness Family Part 2" stars visited
the Japanese \ersion of the log cabin
in
the film on one of their many stops.
Left to right are: Susan Oamante .Shaw.
Ham Larsen, Heather Rattray and Robert
Logan.
in five Tokyo theatres in late July, grossing
a spectacular $545,680 in the first two
weeks. The five houses reported a first-week
gross of $277,240 and continued to report
heavy attendance, with the second-week's
boxoffice receipts totaling $268,440. The
film will have a wide opening throughout
all of Japan following its initial roadshowengagement.
I he Marunoiichi Toho Theatre grossed a
phenomenal $19."?, 380 in the first 14 days'
playing time and "Wilderness Family Part
2" continued to draw enormous crowds,
with all indications pointing to a recordbreaking
engagement. According to Rcngo
Report, "The initial grosses indicated that
Wilderness Family Part 2' is no less a box-
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Count Dracula Society
Savors 'Dracula's Dog'
1U.\ ERL'* Hll.I-S — A spccKil prevKW
of "Dracula's Dog" was arranged lor the
Count Dracula Society, an international
nonprofit association of several hundred
members devoted to the serious study of
horror films and Gothic literature. The
Crown International Pictures release was
unspooled for the society at the new Beverly
Cinema. 7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles,
Saturday, August 26, at 12 noon.
The timing of the event marked a radical
"first" for the famed society, since all previous
screenings have been held at night.
This was the first daylight appearance of
any of its members in costume as a society.
Dr. Donald A. Reed, founder-president
of the 17-ycar-old organization, noted that
the members attended in the Dracula regalia—tuxedos,
capes and wearing Count
Dracula Society medals. Before the screening,
actor Reggie Nadler, co-star of "Dracula's
Dog," was inducted as an honorary
member of the organization.
Also attending the opening ceremonies
was this year's Countess Dracula, lovely
singer and model Gayna Shireen.
The Count Dracula Society over the
years has honored many Dracula films and
includes within its membership such outstanding
Dracula authorities as Christopher
Lee, Professors McNalley and Florescu
(authors of "In Search of Dracula") and
famed science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury.
Ihe society selected the screening date in
advance of the Los Angeles premiere this
fall to enable them to assist with promotion
in tradition with the Dracula legend.
office attraction than its predecessor."
The all-new "Wilderness Family Part 2" "Dracula's Dog" stars Jose Ferrer, Reggie
Nadler and Michael Pataki in this modernday
sec|uel to the award-winning "Adventures of
Crown International release, when a
the Wilderness Family," highest grossing
nationally internationally,
lamily and
dog rises from the dead to seek a new
Dog"
film
Cohen
master. "Dracula's is a Nat
IS being very widely accepted by the Japanese
prc-.cntaiion of an Albert Band. Frank Ray
movicgoing public, which idolizes the
"Wilderness Family" stars— Robert Logan,
I'cnlli Vic Productions film.
Sii'.an Damanle Shaw, Heather Rattray and
Ham Larsen.
The members returned from
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rV show.
At the instigation of Sir James Carivras
and Nat Cohen. Morley joined the Variety
C lub ot Cireat Brit.iin Tent 36 in l**6l and
worked quietly as a barker raising consider-
.ible sums of money for its children's charities.
After serving on the crew two years,
he tvcamc chief barker in l'>73 and distinguished
his term of office with a record
lund-raising \ear with a total ol almost S5,-
000,000. He was appointed an international
.uiib.issador in l'>73 and was elected to the
ollice i>t vicepresiilent ot \t I ilunng the
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'Grease
Mdse, Popular With Fans
Patrons of the RKO-StanJey Warner Paramus Theatre on Route 4 in Paranius,
NJ., examine "Grease" "Movie Madness" merchandise in the lobby of the showhouse.
NEW YORK—In the first three weeks
of its test campaign offering "Movie Madness"
merchandise connected with "Grease"
for sale in 211 theatres throughout the U.S.,
over 100,000 items were sold, it was announced
by a spokesman for National
.Screen Service.
"Grease" movie shirts and "Grease"
combs were the hottest items, with 11,184
shirts reordered within those first three
weeks. Over 50 per cent of the 211
theatres
submitted substantial reorders in that initial
time period.
I.cadirs in sales and reorders throughout
the country were: the Ridgeway Quartet of
Memphis, a Maico theatre, which reordered
40-dozen T-shirts alone; the RKO-Stanley
Warner Paramus Theatre on Route 4 in
Paramus, N.J., with quantity reorders in all
'Grease/ Tever' Hit
High Marks for Para.
NI-.W YtJkK—'Cirease" and "Saturday
Night Fever," two of Paramount Pictures'
197S releases currently in distribution, have
become ihe second and third most successful
motion pictures in the company's history,
ranking after "The Godfather," it was
innounced by Frank G. Mancuso, senior
ice-presidenl/domestic
distribution.
"fjreasc," which premiered Jcme 16, has
fi nine weeks become the second-biggest
lossing film in Paramounl's history. By
ling so, it has succeeded ".Saturday Nighl
which earlier this year had claimed
i.it honor.
"Snlurday Nighl Fever," which was Paraouni's
Christmas 1977 release, currently
playing in saturation bookings ihrough-
!• \hr coimlry. "Grease" currently is play-
'.' .n \:ii)() Ihealrcs in the U.S. .uul ^\^\^
categories; Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood,
Calif., which was particularly successful
with the sale of "Grease" combs, and
the River Oaks I-II-III in Calumet City, 111.
Total orders three weeks after opening
day were 11,184 movie T-shirts, 12,700
transfers, 9,432 posters, 31,900 combs, 24.-
048 buttons and 11,050 flying saucers.
The outstanding success of this test campaign
has caused NSS merchandise manager
Seymour Kaplan to claim: "We're delighted
with the results from 'Grease' thus
far. We've submitted a questionnaire to the
211 participating theatres in order to learn
what went right as well as what went wrong,
so that we can achieve even greater results
on future "Movie Madness' campaigns,
which will include "Lord of the Rings,' 'Pinocchio'
and 'Superman.' " Kaplan added.
"Meanwhile, the merchandise sales on
"Grease' are still going strong."
'Crazy Horse' Film Rights
Are Acquired by Group I
1 S MranJ>^n Chase,
prcsKlcnl o
announced that
filni>.
the compa
:quircd the worldwide
theatrical motion piclure rights to "The
Girls of Crazy Horse."
Chase simullaneously disclosed that
Group I will diversify its activities and present
the "Crazy Horse Show," which will
lour Ihe U.S. prior to the American premiere
of Ihe film later this year. The show
will play New York. Atlantic Cily and I.os
Angeles before a Las Vegas engagement.
The feature, set at the world-famous
nightclub on I. 'Avenue George V in Paris,
interweaves scenes from Ihe spectacular revue
with a behind-the-scenes story involving
Ihe Iroupe of "Cra/y Horse." Alain
Hernardin is Ihe producer, writer and director
Ihe film now
enno\.
is in posi-produclion and
scoring in pri.p.M.ilion tor its lesl engagenienis
lliis I. ill
AIP Promotes Tunick
To General Sales Mgr.
HhVhkl.^ HIl.l.S— hugene lunick,
vice-president of American International
Pictures, has been
promoted to general
sales manager, it was
announced by Joseph
M. Sugar, president of
American International
Pictures Distribution
Co.
"I have known
Gene Tunick for ^^^_ ^
many and his
^^^| (^
experience in both e.\- ,, ...
hibition and distribu- ^•"«^"^" '""'^'^
lion will be of invaluable importance to the
company." Sugar said.
Tunick previously was associated with
United Artists Corp. for 14 years and served
as Eastern and Canadian division manager
until 1968, when he left to accept a
position as executive vice-president and general
sales manager for National General
Pictures.
In 1971, he moved into exhibition, joining
Mid States Theatres in Cincinnati as
executive vice-president. In 1975. he went
to a similar post at Redstone Theatres in
Boston and, in 1977, he joined General
Cinema Corp. April 17 of this year, he
joined AIP as vice-president in charge of
special projects to handle initial supervision
of the $11,000,000 "Force 10 From Navarone,"
scheduled for release nationwide this
Christmas, and Ihe SI 6.000.000 "Meteor,"
sot
for June 1979 release.
Chombliss. Kerr, Mahern
Exit Posts at EMC Film
LOS ANGELES— Ihrco top marketing
executives of EMC Film Corp. tendered
Iheir resignation lo EMC chief executive
officer Harry Gurwiich during the August
25-27 weekend. The trio gave "policy differences"
as the reason for their exit from
Ihe company.
John Chambliss, EMI senior vice-president
and general sales manager, resigned
Friday afternoon, August 25. Lon Kerr,
vice-president/marketing, and Mike Mahern.
executive director of advertising and
publicity, took similar action Saturday afternoon.
August 26.
During the past year. EMI has been one
of ihe fastest-growing independent film dis-
Iribulion companies, with three films
"Naked Rider." "Convention Girls" and
"Al Last, .'\i Last" — generating in excess
of $l,()0O,()(M) in rentals.
VIP's 'Oil' Rolls Nov. 17
llOinWODH l\i\o P.u'li. president
ol \'.iiiil\ liikM'n.ilmn.il I'lcluics, .innounced
Ih.il princip,il photogr.iphy will commence
on Ihe Ihealiical fealuie "Oil"' November
17. Ihe siory by Jonalhan Black will be
pioduced .11 Culver C'ilv Studios lor 1
97')
release.
.Sepiembei

Additional Expansion
Charted by Dickinson
JOPLIN. MO.—Local theatre operations
will be expanded this winter by the Kansas
City-based Dickinson circuit through the
construction of two more screens at the
company's Eastgate Cinema triplex. The addition
will bring the number of Dickinson's
Joplin auditoriums to seven, including the
Northpark I and II.
The planned facilities will be built in
front of the present theatre structure at the
Eastgate Shopping Center, 15th and Rangeline.
A new entrance will be provided and
new signs will be designed for the complex:
however, primary improvements will be the
addition of a spacious lobby and the installation
of stereophonic sound capability in
both new houses.
"Our experience in Joplin has been good."
said circuit president Glen W. Dickinson
jr., "and we obviously feel that the addition
of these two theatres will produce more
movie patronage. Our goal is to provide the
optimum number of outlets to play the top
films available during prime moviegoing periods."
Facilities for Handicapped
The building project will add more than
10,000 square feet to the present theatre,
including the auditoriums with 306 seats
each, as well as a completely new lobby
area. Ramps will be constructed in
the existing
lobby, making all theatres accessible to
handicapped persons in wheelchairs.
Lobby space is being designed to improve
crowd-handling capability. "The holding
area will be increased several times over
what the theatre has now," Dickinson observed.
"The lobby also will have a new
concession stand where customers will find
it easier to obtain service than they do now.
This expansion definitely will upgrade the
present complex and make it a first-class
theatre."
Both new auditoriums will be equipped to
present certain films in the Dolby stereo
sound process. Many pictures now are being
made with stereo sound encoded on the
soundtrack, providing vastly improved audio
quality in properly equipped theatres. The
Eastgate will be the first Joplin theatre to
take advantage of this process.
Originally
Was a Duo
The Eastgate originally opened as a twin
in 1971. Dickinson acquired the operation
in 1974, when the addition of a third auditorium
was in progress. The current project
is being planned by Mel Glatz & .Associates
of Denver, who also designed the Northpark
cinemas. The Macerich Real Estate
Co. of Santa Monica, Calif., owns the Eastgate
Center.
Dickinson Theatres has been providing
entertainment in Joplin for 29 years, having
opened the Glen Theatre in 1949. The circuit
operated the Lux from 1952 until it
was closed in 1972, the same year Dickinson
opened the Northpark I and II in the
Northpark Mall. The circuit now has 41
Yesteryear in fhe News
45 years ago
KANSAS CITY—Hal Hode, assistant to
Columbia Pictures president Jack Cohen,
has been named the winner of the BoxoF-
FiCE Industry Improvement award and now
is $500 richer. Briefly. Hode advocates
policies including the elimination of immoral
films: payment to stars and directors
of modest basic salaries and a percentage
of profits; confinement, in the main, of
percentage bookings to the larger houses
in key centers: maximum first-run protection
of 30 days and from one to two weeks
for sub-runs, and continuation of block
booking.
30 years ago
NEW YORK—E.xhibitors in the U.S.
opened 240 theatres with an estimated
129,477 seats from January 1 to July 31,
according to reports received from Boxoffice
correspondents in the 31 exchange
areas. In the first seven months of 1947.
U.S. openings totaled 216 theatres with a
capacity of 122.788 seats. This increase
indicates that despite the tremendous postwar
surge in the cost of building materials
theatremen who drafted plans for expansion
are going ahead with them.
15 years ago
WASHINGTON—The recent death of
Eric A. Johnston ended a colorful career
that had many similarities to the rags-toriches
stories of Horatio Alger. The president
of the Motion Picture Ass'n of America
died at the age of 66 in the George
Washington University Hospital where he
had been a patient for two months, having
suffered a stroke. Johnston became the
head of the MPAA. the Motion Picture
Export Ass'n and the Ass'n of Motion Picture
Producers in 1945. succeeding Will
H. Hays who had headed the organizations
since their inception in 1922.
screens throughout Missouri, Kansas and
Illinois, including the Webb City and 66
drive-ins locally. Russ Cardin is city manager
for Dickinson's Joplin area theatres.
This is the second expansion announcement
to come from Dickinson in recent
weeks. The circuit also is working on an
additional screen at its Town & Country I
and II in Quincy, 111.
'Woman' Shatters Records
At 3 Theatres in London
LONDON—"An Unmarried Woman."
Paul Mazursky's film for 20th Century-Fox,
has broken all-time house records at three
London theatres during its opening-week
engagement in England. Net receipts totaled
$47,276, it was reported by Emil Buyse,
president of 20th Century-Fox International.
The film opened August 9 at the Warner
3, Studio 4 and the Kensington 2.
Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates and Michael
Murphy star in "An Unmarried Woman."
with Cliff Gorman co-starring in the film
which was written and directed by Mazursky,
who also produced with Tony Ray.
Ed Myerson, Columbia
In Production Deal
HOLLYWOOD—Ed Myerson has entered
into a production agreement with Columbia
Pictures to develop and produce
feature films, it has been announced by
Frank Price of Columbia.
Myerson is expected to line-produce
some projects and participate in the development
of numerous others. He will be
dealing with new screenwriters and filmmakers,
primarily acting as a middleman
between them and studios.
Myerson formerly was with the Freddie
Fields production company, where he served
as a vice-president. He also was an assistant
production supervisor with Columbia
Pictures Television and production executive
for Brut Productions.
'Coming Home' Is Official
U.S. Entry at Thessaloniki
NEW YORK—Hal Ashby's "Coming
Home" has been selected as the official
U.S. entry in the forthcoming Thessaloniki
International Film Festival, to take place
in Salonika, Greece, Monday (25) through
October 1, it was announced by Norbert
Auerbach, United Artists senior vice-president
and foreign manager.
The critically acclaimed drama, which
stars Jane Fonda, Jon Voight and Bruce
Dern, was produced by Jerome Hellman
and directed by Ashby from a screenplay
by Waldo Salt and Robert C. Jones based
on a story by Nancy Dowd. Voight received
the "best actor" award at this year's Cannes
Film Festival for his performance.
"Coming Home" is released through
United Artists.
Julie Andrews Travels
To Norway for Concert
LOS ANGELES—Actress Julie Andrews
was the star attraction at a benefit concert
held August 26 in Oslo, Norway, on behalf
of the Norwegian Red Cross. The event
was filmed as a TV special for airing in
Norway and in the rest of Scandinavia.
Ms. Andrews has now returned to Hollywood
to prepare for her starring role with
George Segal in "10." new romantic comedy
film which will be produced and directed by
Blake Edwards for Orion Pictures, with
Warner Bros, releasing.

Charles Boyer Rites Held
In Los Angeles August 28
HOLLYWOOD— Pri\ die liincral services
were held for aelur Charles Boser Monda\.
Augiisi 28. al Holy Cross Cemcter\ in Los
Angeles, wiih seven close friends in attendance.
Boyer, 78. died Saturday, August 26,
in a Phoenix. .Ariz., hospital just tv^o days
after the death of his wife Patricia Palerson
Boyer. The coroner of Maricopa County,
Arz.. stated that the celebrated actor's
death had been caused by an overdose of
Seconal.
Boyer and his wife had lived in Paradise
Valley, a suburb of Phoenix, for the past
year. Their only child. Michael Boyer. died
of a self-inflicted gunshot wound In 1965.
Born in Figeac. France. Boyer was educated
at the Sorbonnc University and the
continental gallant in films during the 1930s
and 40s. In 1945. he was Warner Bros.'
top-salary star. Among his dozens of motion
picture credits were "Algiers." "Private
Worlds," "Shanghai." "Caravan." "Garden
of Allah." "Le Bonheur." "Break of Heart."
"History Is Made at Night," "Tovarich."
"Maycrling" and "Conquest."
Following the outbreak of World War II
in France .Sept. .3. 19.19. Boyer returned to
Paris and served in the French Army imtil
December of that year. Following his release
from the service, he came back to
Hollywood where he worked incessantly to
raise funds and matericls lor Ih: Free
French armed forces. He became a U.S.
citizen in 1942.
Among Boyer's later Hollywood-made
films were "Arch of Triumph." "Happy
Time." "Is Paris Burning?", "How to Steal
a Million," "Casino Royale," "Barefoot in
the Park" and "A Matter of Time." Equally
at home in all entertainment mediums, he
appeared in numerous TV productions on
"Four Star Playhouse" during the '50s.
Technicolor Votes 50 Per
Cent Dividend Rate Hike
I.OS ANGELE.S—Technicolor. Inc.. has
announced that its hoard of directors has
voted to increase the company's annual dividend
rate by 50 per cent, from 40 cents
per share to 60 cents per share. The board
declared a regular dividend at the new
cuiarurly rale of 15 cents per share payable
October .3 to record at the close of business
Monday (II).
Morion Kamerman, chairman of the
hoard, and Arthur N. Ryan, president,
-laied jointly: "We are pleased that the
nmpany's financial position has improved
11 the point where the company can inicase
the dividend payment to its share-
'I'llders
significantly."
lechnicolor resumed the payment ol reg-
M-'itcrly dividends July 1. 1977, allei
.ear period during which no divi-
'-re
paid.
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.
Till* DUtriJbutor Rating
Nunzio(*) (Univ)
Tarzoon. Shame of the Jungle
(Int'l Harmony Films)
The Wiz (Univ)
m
m
'Big Red One' to Ireland
For Final Photography
NEW ^ORK — lonm.ir Productions'
The Big Red One." starring Lee Marvin
Paris Conservatory. He made his stage debut
in Paris in 1920 in "Jardine des Murcie"
and later starred in "Don Juan in Hell" on
Broadway (1951).
as a war-hardened drill sergeant, moved to
After making several silent and sound
Dublin. Ireland, for the final phase of production.
This followed completion of an
motion pictures in France. Boyer came to
Hollywood where he came to epitomize the
eight-week shooting schedule on locations
throughout Israel, from the seaport of Haifa
to the capital. Jerusalem. The epic saga of
America's 1st Infantry Division in World
War II, the film is an original screenplay
based upon writer-director Sam Fuller's
recollections as a member of the division.
The company is based at the National
Film Studios in Dublin but filming will be
done on such locations as Slane and Dunsany
castles, the latter a historical landmark
never before used as a movie setting. In the
cast arc Mark Hamill. Robert Carradine.
Bobby DiCicco and Kelly Ward as members
of Marvin's young squad. Christa
Lang. Siegfried Rauch and Marthe Villalorga.
Executive producers are Merv AdL-lson
and Lee Rich, with Gen;.- Corman as
producer.
CALENDARofEVENTS
T W T F S S
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 II t2 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31
SEPTEMBER
Internotionol silver 6-10, WOMPI anniversary
vention, Fairmont Hotel, Delias.
14-21, Fcstivol of Festivols, Toronto, Ont.
18-20, NATO of Idoho convention, Rodewov
Boise, Ida.
3-4, NATO of Now Mexico convanfion, Shaloko Inn,
Albuquerque, N.M,
1J-19, National NATO convention, Americana Hol«l,
Now York, N.Y.
29-Navcniber 3, SMPTE convention, 120th lechnkol
confererKO end equipment exhibit, Americana Hotel,
New York City.
31 -November 1, Thcotrc Ownprs of Indiana conven
tion, Marriott Inn, Indianapolis.
NOVEMBER
3-23, Chicago Internatlonol film Feitlvol, 14th on
nuol event, Amt)0\sador Eost Hotel, ChlcoQo.
10-19, Greater Miami International Film Fotllvol,
Miami, Fta
19-30, Seventh Tetvon Inlernallonal film Fettlvol,
Tehron, Iron.
Robert Shaw Dead at 51;
Versatile Actor, Writer
Dl Bl IN—Actor Robert Shaw died Sund.i\.
August 27. of a h.\irl attack at his
home on Tourmakeady Island off the coast
of Ireland. The 5I-ycar-old veteran of such
films as "Jaws" and "Swashbuckler" was
driving with his wife and young son when
he became ill. according to his American
press agent.
Shaw was born in the Orkney Isles of
S.otland and began his acting career 25
years ago on the British stage. From London's
Old Vic drama company he moved
into motion pictures, his first being "The
Dam Busters" in 1955. He became a prominent
figure with his villainous roles in "The
Battle of the Bulge and "From Russia With
"
Love," the 1964 James Bond thriller. Two
years later he appeared in the Academy
Award-winning "A Man for All Seasons,"
in which he played Henry VIII. and went
on to star in such features as "Young
Winston," "The Sting," "Black Sunday"
and "The Deep."
The rugged star not only was a versatile
actor but a novelist and playwright as well.
His five novels include "The Hiding Place,"
published in 1959. which recently was made
into a feature film. He also wrote the acclaimed
drama "The .Man in the Glass
Booth," the film version of which starred
Ma.ximilian Schell.
Shaw's two most recent pictures. "Force
10 From Navarone"" and "Avalanche E.\-
have not yet been released.
press. "
Shaw is survived by his wife \ireinia
and nine children.
Dan Klusmann Top Winner
In NSS Trailer Contest
M \\ lORk Naliuiial .S.iceii Scimccs
trailer contest, which asked theatix: personnel
to complete this statement in six words
or less: "A theatre without trailers is like — "'
brought in over 800 responses from every
part of the countiy within a six-week period,
ending July 14.
The fiist prize of $500 was awarded to
Dan Klusmann of Theatre Operators, Inc..
Bozeman, Mont., for his "A theatre without
trailers is like a fisherman without bait."
Similar entries, which had later postmarks,
were sent letters of acknowledgement and
thanks, according to Harvey M. Baren,
newly appointed NSS general sales manager.
Second prize of $300 was given to Sam
Sheridan of Kerasotes Theatres. Popl.ir
Bluff. Mo., and a third prize of $200 went
to Bill Loggins of Meyerland Cinem.i I .uul
11. Houston. Tex.
Baren said that N.SS was delighted with
the interest shown in trailers by the entrants
and was impressed by their imagination and
the high regard in which they hold trailers.
Catherine Schell Signed
\ 11 \\ A. Al SIKI A l'i.'au..i W.ilui
Mirisch has signed {. .iihcrine Schell lor the
role of Antoinette de Maub.in in the comedv
version of "I he Prisoner ol /eiula." a Mii
sich Corp. presentation for lliiiversal. st.u
ring Peter .Sellers.
12 BOXOFTICE September -4. 1 978

. . . Bob
. . Barbara
. . Richard
. . Bob
. . . Walter
M J^oltuwood i^eport mi
^
m
Roy Scheider Signed for Role
In Bob Fosse's 'All That Jazz'
Roy Scheider has been signed for the
principal starring role in Bob Fosse's ""AH
That Jazz," an original drama highlighted
by spectacular musical production numbers.
The film explores the behind-the-scenes life
of a successful stage and motion picture
director who desperately tries to cope with
a world which is collapsing around him.
The film will be lensed on location in New
York City and at the Astoria Studios with
Giuseppe Rotunno the director of photography.
Robert Alan Aurthur will produce
and Fosse will direct from a screenplay
written by Aurthur and Fosse. Production
is slated to begin in early fall . . . Noted
national sports commentator/announcer
Chris Schenkel has been set by producer
Michael Lobell to portray himself in 20th
Century-Fox's "Dreamer," currently filming
in Alton, 111., with Tim Matheson, Susan
Blakely and Jack Warden in the starring
roles. Neal Nosseck is directing from a
screenplay by James Proctor, Larry Bischof
and William Witliff . . . Sandy McCloud
has been signed for the major role as Dorthy
Hannon, wife of Roy Scheider. in ""Last
Embrace." The film is a contemporary romantic
thriller and also stars Janet Margolin.
Tak Fujimoto is director of photography
with location lensing slated for New York
City, Princeton. Niagara Falls and Los
David Warner Set for His Part
As Jack the Ripper in Time'
Dav:d Warner will portray Jack the Rip-
per in "Time alter Time." romantic-thrillercomedy
Angeles Dysart has been
for Warner Bros., set to shoot Mon-
.
signed by producer Robert L. Rosen to join
day (18) in San Francisco . . . Sondra Blake Talia Shire and Robert Foxworth in Paramount's
has signed for a featured role opposite Robert
Blake in Lorimar's "The Hamster of ""Prophecy," contemporary thriller
now in production under the direction of
Happiness" Stewart, Owen John Frankenheimer. The film, written by
Bush. Felix Shuman, Wally Engelhardt and David Seltzer, will feature Dysart as an industrial
John Crawford have been added to the cast
engineer who becomes involved in
of ""Dreamer." 20th Century-Fox feature a mystery deep in the Maine forests.
Hope will make a guest appearance
playing an ice-cream vendor in ITC's Arthur Penn Will Be Director
""The Muppet Movie," filming in Los Angeles
On Columbia's 'Altered States'
.. . Harry Northrup and Andy Ro-
mano have joined the cast of Orion Pictures'
Arthur Penn has been signed to direct
"'.\ltered States," a motion picture based
""On the Edge" . . . Gai] Strickland has the
on the book by Paddy Chayefsky to be produced
role of a neighbor who befriends Dustin
Hoffman after his wife leaves him in Columbia's
by Howard Gottfried. The motion
picture marks a continuation of the Melnick-Chayefsky-Gottfried
""Kramer vs. Kramer." Meryl Streep
association which
has the featured role as his wife . . . Armand
Assante has been cast in Paramount's
began with the multi-award-winning ""Network."
Melnick will be the executive producer,
""Prophecy," now shooting in Los Angeles
with Chayefsky adapting from
own
after returning from location shooting in
his novel. ""Altered States" focuses on
workings human
British Columbia . . . Blythe Banner will
the inner of the mind. It
have the female lead in ""The Great Santini."
will utilize unique special effects to tell
set by Bing Crosby Productions to
the extraordinary story of a dedicated scientist
begin shooting in South Carolina in October
.. . Warren Berlinger has been cast in
"The Magician," now shooting in Berlin
he
who enters
experiments
an incredible
with
world
mind-altering
when
drugs.
is It also a story of love that becomes a
. . British actor Stuart Wilson will play a
lifeline to a man teetering on the edge of
villain in Universal's ""The Prisoner of Zenda"
. . . Susan Clark will portray a twice-
an uncharted experience. Production is
scheduled to begin in mid-October for Columbia
Pictures release . . . Adam Holender
widowed philanthropist in ""City on Fire."
now shooting in Montreal . . . Peter Isacksen
will be director of photography for '"Prom-
has been cast in Lorimar's ""The Fish
That Saved Pittsburgh."
ises in the Dark," starring Marsha Mason.
to be produced and directed by Herome
Hellman for Orion Pictures. The film is
based on an original screenplay by Loring
Mandel and also stars Ned Beatty and Kathleen
Beller. Filming will commence this
month on location in New England and
Los Angeles.
Directorial Debut for Stern
On Columbia's Two of a Kind'
Producer-director Leonard Stern has been
signed for his first stint as a director for
Columbia's "Two of a Kind." set to begin
shooting Tuesday (5) at Los Angeles locations.
George Burns stars as an 82-year old
former vaudevillian who gets involved with
the problems of a 14-year old runaway orphan
girl . . . Ronald J. Fagan has been
signed by producer Jerry Leider to edit
""And I Alone Survived" . . . French director
Claude Renoir has been succeeded by
Joan Tournier as director of the newest
James Bond film, ""Moonraker," which began
lensing August 15 . Butler has
been named director of "Night of the Jug-
. . . Jesco
gler," produced by Jay Weston. The feature
resumed filming August 16 after Sidney
Furie's resignation as director on August
Ken Adam will be the production
4 . . .
designer on UA's "Moonraker"
von Puttkamer will be science adviser on
Paramount's "Star Trek— the Motion Picture"
. . . Harry N. Blum has been named
executive producer on "The Magician,"
now shooting in Berlin . . . Maurice Jarre
will write the music for "The Ringer,"
produced by Dan Blatt and Edgar Scherick
Scott ha.s signed as stunt coordinator
for Orion's ""On the Edge."
Shields and Burns to Team
In Para.'s 'Two of a Kind'
BURBANK — In unique casting which
teams the youngest and oldest two stars in
motion pictures, 13-year-old Brooke Shields
has been signed by producers Jerry Zeitman
and Irving Fein to play a starring role with
George Burns in the screen comedy ""Two
of a Kind," a Fein-Zeitman production for
Columbia Pictures release.
Youngster Shields will play the role of a
runaway orphan in whom an 82-year-old
retired vaudevillian, played by Burns, becomes
interested. The show-business comedy
of the heart was written for the screen
by Tom Lazarus, Oliver Hailey and Leonard
Stem. Stern also directs, making his
debut as a feature film director.
Ms. Shields, who played the title role in
Louis Malle's "Pretty Baby," and then
starred in "Tilt," has just completed another
title performance starring with Peter
Fonda in ""Wanda Nevada."
David Walsh is director of photography
for "Two of a K'nd," which is scheduled to
start production at the Burbank Studios
Tuesday (5).
Marya Small Is Co-Star
In 20th-Fox's 'Dreamer'
ALTON, ILL.—Producer Michael Lobell
has set Marya Small for the important costarring
role of Elaine in 20th Century-Fox's
"Dreamer." starring Tim Matheson. Susan
Blakely and Jack Warden with Noel Nosseck
directing.
Marya, who co-starred in "One Flew Over
the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Wild Party."
more recently has appeared in ""The World's
Greatest Lover" and '"Thank God It's Friday."
Bruce Surtees, who won an Academy
Oscar for ""Lenny," is director of photography
on "Dreamer," being filmed in color
and widescreen on locations in Alton and
St. Louis, Mo. Scripted by James Proctor.
Larry Bischof and William Witliff, the film
deals with a young bowler who tries to
""make it big" in professional ranks.
Suncrest's 'Number' Has
Completed Production
HOLLYWOOD—"The Number." initial
Suncrest Cinema Corp. feature film project,
which stars Richard Harris, Karen
Black, Martin Landau, Penelope Milford
and Dennis Christopher, has completed production,
it was announced by producers
Richard Abramson and Michael Varhol.
"The Number." which was shot on locations
in and around Los Angeles, with interiors
filmed at the MGM Studios, was
directed by Roy Boulting from a screenplay
by L.M. Carson, Varhol and Greg Smith.
September 4. 1978 13

BOXOFFICE
BAROMETER
This chorf records the performance ol current ottroctions in the opening week of their fir^t ranj in
the 20 key citiei checked. Pictures with fewer engagements ore not As new runs
ttian f'TC listed.
is in in
are reported, ratings ore odded and areroges rctijed. Computotioo termj of percentoge
relation to areroge grosses as determined by the theatre managers. With 100 per cent as otertige,
the figures show the gross ratings above or below that mork. (Asterisk * denotes co«nbination bills.)
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France's 'Golden Age'
Is Subject of Festival
PHILADELPHIA — The Cinematheque
and Film Society will present seven nights
Spotlighting two of the world's finest
film
directors outside the traditional cinema,
Wednesday and Thursday night single
showings will feature a series of ten features
made by Luis Bunuel in Mexican studios
after 15 years of unemployment, followed
by "An Introduction to Orson Welles" with
five films spanning the cinematic achievements
of Welles from "The Magnificent
Ambersons" to "The Immortal Story."
Fridays and Saturdays Cinematheque will
hold 7 and 9:15 p.m. screenings. The selected
films will include pop classics, British
comedies and recent releases from the
world's film producing nations.
The Temple University Film Society, under
the direction of David Grossman, who
also directs the Cinematheque, will provide
Sunday evening programs at 7:15. The Society
is a unique organization dedicated
to the enjoyment and preservation of lost,
forgotten and unseen film treasures. Lost
classics will be presented at 15 Sunday evening
programs dedicated to film buffs and
those who enjoy the satisfaction of "discovery."
Seasonal membership to
the Film Society
for the new season through December is
$5, which includes two admissions to any
program and a 25 per cent discount for
other programs thereafter. Membership fee
also includes the "member preview" Sunday
(10). Admission to all the Cinematheque
programs which are open to the public
is $2. Students and film society members
pay a $1.50 admission.
U.S. Representative Sends
Letter to Theatre Manager
NEW YORK— U.S. Rep. Mario Biaggi
(D., N.Y.), in a letter to Catherine Ballou,
manager of the Loews American Twin
Cinemas in the Bronx, said, in part: "As a
U.S. Representative from the Bronx, it always
delights me when individuals like you
give of themselves for the benefit of their
fellow human beings.
"Particularly, in this instance," Biaggi
continued, "your kind assistance to the children
who are cared for by the Bronx Children's
Psychiatric Center is very gratifying.
The children are in need of a helping hand,
a kind gesture, and I'm very happy to join
with the center in saying thank you for all
you have done."
Tromberg and Day Classes Are Basis
For Corcoran Film Program Expansion
WASHINGTON—The Corcoran School
of Art has announced a major expansion of
of memorable films each week in its screening
room at the Temple University Center
studies division of the Library of Congress.
its film studies programs beginning this
City Campus. Starting Sunday (10) and continuing
through December 19, "The Golden
month. The courses offered will give students
a unique overview of the artistic
Both provide the opportunity for field work
and scholarly research.
Age of the French Cinema" will be featured
on Monday and Tuesday evenings with a
aspects of filmmaking as well as the realities
of the movie business.
Film Studies Since 1969
comprehensive selection of three dozen of
The Corcoran School of Art has been
the very best French films ever produced.
Four New Courses
teaching studio film courses since 1969. The
The series will include the very first sound In addition to studio filmmaking courses creation of a comprehensive film studies
program is regarded as an historic step in
picture. Rene Clair's 1929 "Under the in beginning Super 8mni and advanced
Roofs of Paris." and go through Alain Resnais"
16mm. the school will be offering four strengthening the school's professional options
for career-minded students. Founded
milestone, "Hiroshima Mon Amour" new courses for the fall semester: the docu-
in 1890. the Corcoran School is the only
in 1960.
mentary film, introduction to motion picture
screenwriting, introduction to the theatrical
film world and introduction to feature
motion picture production.
Students will be taught by producerscreenwriter
Sheldon Tromberg and filmmaker
Michael Day. It is hoped that the
combined experience and expertise of Dr.
Tromberg and Day will provide the base
to further the film students" exposure to a
broader range of film industry study.
Tromberg Is Industry Veteran
Tromberg. who also is a frequent lecturer
on the movie business, will teach three
courses: introduction to screenwriting. introduction
to the theatrical film world and
introduction to feature film production. An
Academy Award nominee, he has worked
in the film industry for nearly a quartercentury.
He is the producer of a current
Allied Artists feature "Teenage Graffiti" as
well as "The Redeemer." now in release
through Dimension Pictures.
Beginning his career as a trainee for Republic
Pictures, Tromberg has served in an
executive capacity for several production,
consulting and distribution companies, including
his own. He has been teaching film
courses in the Washington area since 1973.
and in 1975-76 he was film and drama
critic for WMAL-TV. the local ABC network
affiliate.
Day's Reputation
Established
his new course on the documentary tilm.
Known to the area for the past four years
for his film seminars at the Corcoran School
and the Smithsonian Institution. Day has an
established reputation as an independent
filmmaker.
Day's 1976 effort "Fat Tuesday" was
voted one of the best films of the year at
the U.S.A. Festival and was selected for
the American Film Festival the next year.
His recent retrospectives have included
showings at the American Film Institute
and the American University.
Corcoran film students may extend their
classroom experience at nationally recognized
resource facilities here. The recent
emergence of Washington, D.C.. as a center
for film activity is enhanced by the presence
of the American Film Institute at the
Kennedy Center and the motion picture
professional art school in the nation's capital
and offers either a four-year diploma or
a B.F.A. degree in fine arts, visual communications
and photography.
Ultimately,
the school anticipates a structured
curriculum leading to the earning of
a diploma or degree in film studies. The
current film courses are offered on a parttime
or "open program" basis and enrolled
students may earn one and a half or three
credits per course.
The Corcoran School of Art 1978-79 film
studies courses begin the week of Monday
(11). Aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts
from all walks of life are encouraged to
join the new program, a school spokesman
has said.
Benson & Hedges 100 Fest
To Return to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The Benson &
Hedges 100, the film festival of 100 movie
classics originally seen here several years
ago at General Cinema Corp.'s Walnut Mall
near the University of Pennsylvania campus,
will make a return this coming season
at
the same house. Details of the new series
of "100 of the Greatest Movie Classics" will
be disclosed at a press luncheon Tuesday
(12) at Stanley Green's Hollywood, a center-city
restaurant with a "filmland" decor.
Attending the press reception will be
Arthm- Knight, program director for the
Michael Day, an award-winning Washington
Benson & Hedges series, and Sam Jaffe, star
filmmaker, will continue to offer of "Gunga Din." Promotion for the series
is being handled here by Al Gold, of the
studio classes in beginning Super 8 and
advanced 16mm filmmaking in addition to local Bortnick Agency.
Theatre to Open at Newly
Constructed Shopping Mall
STROUDSBURG. PA. — A motion picture
theatre is expected to open soon at the
newly opened Stroud Mall near here in the
Pocono Mountains resort area. The triplex
movie house will be operated by Music
Makers. Inc.. an independent circuit based
in Lakewood. N.J.. according to Ed Soulia,
manager of the mall.
The three movie screens will have seating
for a total of 1,000 persons. Soulia said it is
expected that the theatre will be completed
in time for a grand opening at the end of
November. The theatres will be open for
afternoon and evening shows daily.
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and Serena star opposite He.nliei Young.
NY Comes Qui io View
piE MOTION PICTURE BOOKERS who is introduced to the screen from the Allen's New Interiors'
Club of New York will induct officers
pages of the fashion journals. It was produced
and directed by Billy Bagg, from a
NLW 'lURK lor the third ^-.eek m a
for 1978-79 at its 39th annual installation
luncheon, to be held Wednesday screenplay by Bagg and Travis Web.
row. it was "Interiors." "Girl Friends" and
"Viva Italia!" as the top three attractions
New •
town. "Slave of Love" was a close fourth
(27) at noon at the York Hilton.
in
Trustee William Frankle will serve as In the magazines: Films In Review for
and the Music Hall's "The Magic of Lassie"
an almost-as-closc fifth.
luncheon chairman.
August-September reached us belatedly. In
Newly elected president Tom Gaughran
new
Showcases didn't seem to be affected by
it are Ron Bowers' career article on Gale
Sondergaard; an interview with horror master
of Distribpix. Inc.. heads the list of
the newspaper strike's third week. On top
Brian De Palma. by Steve Swires: Cliff
were "Revenge of the Pink Panther."
Robertson's speech on the "HoUygate" situation
"Heaven Can Wait." "Grease." "National
officers. Nick Guadagno. Bardano Associates,
is the new first vice-president and
to members of the Screen Actors
Leo Fisch. 20th Century-Fox, is the incoming
second vice-president.
Guild: the postwar Bulgarian cinema scene,
Lampoon's Animal House" and "Star Wars."
(Average 100) Is
Other officers are: Ann Plisco Rosenbaum.
United Artists, secretary: Max Fried. examination of TV adaptations of the lives
by Yuri Vidor Karageorge; Alvin Marill's
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Maxi Theatres, treasurer; Millie Tramantano.
of athletes, fictional and factual: Anthony "(P.,c:
Ilalial 5), Pcjr;s—Viva C.r.cma 7th wk
Slide's article on the treasures offered by
financial secretary:
Warner Bros.,
Dom Frasceila. Allied Artists, sergcant-atarms.
Reel Images, a film dealer, and Page Cook's
P;a2a—Slave ol Love Cinema 5). 7i\i wk
Radio Ciiy Music Ho!.—The Magic o< Lou*
(Inil Picture Show), 4lh wk
and William Frankle. Marvin Films, look at the state of the musical. There is
Trans-Lux East—Nea {Ub:a Films). 2nd wk 100
and Harold Rosen. Tempo Releasing, also a tribute to FIR contributor Barry
club trustees.
Brown, the late actor-writer.
'Animal House' and "Grease' Record
Board of directors members will be
Impressive Figures in Baltimore Runs
Ralph E. Donnelly. RKO-Stanlcy Warner
Theatres; Marc Laffie. Florin/ Creative
Roth's 'Boss' Son' Debuts BALTIMORE—Two second-week features
Film Services; Ronald Lesser. Lesser Enterprises;
edged out two others to take top hon-
At Edinburgh Film Festival
NEW YORK.— fhc world premiere ol
ors this past week here. Running hot were
"National Lampoon"s .Animal House." following
Arthur Morowitz. Distribpix.
Inc.; Martin Pcrlberg. American International;
"The Boss' Son." a film by Bobby Roth,
director John I.andis' apf)earancx'
Lou Solkoff. Universal Pictures, and was held at the 32nd Edinburgh Interna-
Steve 20th tional Film Festival Saturday. August 26.
only recently made its local bow, both with
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The film tells the story of a young man impressive 290s.
here, and "Grease." the national hit which
Toback, Century-Fox.
The Motion Picture Pioneers dinner committee
Close behind were "Revenge of the Pink
torn between his love for his family and
his sense of justice. Asher Brauner and
held a special meeting recently to
Panther,"" a perennial favorite here, and
finalize plans for the annual dinner. October Rudy Solari star with Rita Moreno. Henry the romantic comedy "Dear Inspector."
16 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, to honor G. Sanders. James Darren and Richie Havens.
Two new films. "Eyes of I^ura Mars"
each garnering a 250.
MCA founder Dr. Jules Stein. Pioneers
president B. V. Sturdivant flew in from Affonso Beato is director of photography.
and "The Budd> Holly Story," staggered
Music is by Richard Markowitz and through less-than-impiiessive first Yuma. Ariz., to chair the meeting. He predicted
weeks,
Jeffrey White produced. Roth directed
hovering around the average mark.
that this year's affair will attract the largest crowd ever to attend a Pioneers from his original screenplay. Robert Estrin
New American Cinema.
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-Internotional Velvet
dinner.
2nd wk
of Ltd.. is executive
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producer.
(UA), 5th
Cine
ol the Pink Panther
Also attending the special meeting were
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Bernard Myerson, Salah Hassanein. Burton The Boss' Son the coveted Saturd.iy
night spot at the Edinburgh festival. It (Univ). 2nd wk
Glen Bumie Ma::— Crease it Znd wk
Liberty I—National Lampoon's Animal Houl*
Rohhins, Martin Newman, Herb Steinberg.
Liberty II,
Bob Carpenter, Norman Cluck, Bob Wilkinson.
Amos Boyetle and Bob Sunshine. of American Films in Deauville. and at the Patterson I, Westview 11—Hoopei (WB)
Senate-— Heaven Can Wait (Para).
is scheduled to be screened at the Festival
8lh wk
3rd wk
(Parcr) Patterson II—Foul Play :nd wk
Buena Vista's "The North Avenue Irregulars"
tnird Festival of Festivals in Toronto Tucsdav
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Playhouse—Dear Inspector (SR> 2r.i wk
Westview III—Eyes ol Laura Mar. ,C :-
1st wk,
held a wcll-in-advance sneak preview
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Thursday evening. August 24. at Century's
Westview IV— The Buddy Holly Story
Isl
Roosevelt Field Theatre at the Roosevelt Three Set for Featured
-Corvette Su
Field Shopping Center in Garden City.
Roles in 'Night Flowers'
Scheduled lor release next February, the
Disney comedy stars Cioris I.eachman. Barbara
Tulipan Rejoins Columbia
NIVV YORK -Koheit I lekis, Harry Snider
Harris, Susan Clark. Karen Valentine
.ind Charles Gordone were set lor featured
roles in the new feature motion pie
and Ldward Herrmann.
As Publicity Coordinator
lure. "Night Flowers." which recently tinishcd
NhW M,)KK -lia li.lipaii has lejomed
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lensing in and around New Jersey and
Katherine Lingg has been named East
Ciilumbia Pictures as Eastern publicity coordinator,
it was announced.
New York City.
Coast story editor for Universal Pictures,
it was announced by 'I hom Mount, executive
Sally I-aile is producing lor Willow Pro-
Based at the company's New York officx",
vice-president of the company. A graduductions,
with Luis San Andres directing he will coordinate the publicity activities
ate of Smith College, she began at Universal and Larry Pizer as director of cinematography.
there under the direction of Marvin Jay
in New York in June, 1976, as assistant to
Jose Perez and Ciahriel Walsh are
1 evy, director of nation,il publicity operalions,
the .story editor. She replaces Sharon Edwards
starred in the lilm which w.is writleii b\
who is based at the Burbank Studios.
in her new post.
WaKh.
lulipan entered the lilm industry as a
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Robert Fields was leatured most ivcentK ihe.iire manager in Boston .ind then moved
The X-rated "Hot Honey," a Magiuim III ilie film "Looking For Mr. Cioodbar." inio e.\eeulive positions in the advertising
Motion Pictures release, has been set lo U.iiry Snider just came olf the Broadway .iiid publieit> dep.irtmenis ol W.irner Bros .
open at the Circus Cinema around I hanksgiving.
20th Century-lm .iiul Coliimbi.i,
stage after appearing opposite Jason Ro-
Many of the creative talents involved bards in "A Touch of the Poet," ( h.irles He initially )omed Columbia in I'X.O, At
Gordone is the actor and playwright who the time of his departure Irom the companv
!M last year's "The Violation of Claudia"
won a Pulil/ei Prize lor his pl.iv. "No III the niid 7()s, he was director of overseas
arc involved in the new film. Jamie Ciillis
piodneiioii publicity, based m I oiulon.
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WASHINGTON
J^ctor Tony Randall, whose role in the film
version of "Oh Men Oh Women"
brought him to Hollywood where he remained
for some 25 movies before returning
to the New York stage and TV. is
appearing at nearby Wolf Trap Farm Park
for the Performing Arts in Meredith Wilson's
"The Music Man." Randall has been
playing the summer stage circuit as Professor
Harold Hill.
After Wolf Trap. Randall's
final engagement will be three weeks in
Baltimore's Morris Mechanic Theatre.
Larry St. John, Paramount branch manager,
tradescreened "Up in Smoke," starring
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. at
the Motion Picture Ass'n of America Friday
(1). Paramount's top local representative's
invitation stated that every generation
has had it's comedy duo: the '30s had
Laurel and Hardy. Abbott and Costello
broke up the '40s. Martin and Lewis really
fractured the '50s. and Cheech and Chong
have helped make the '70s go "Up in
Smoke." St. John also issued invitations to
exhibitors, buyers, bookers and special
guests for a special screening of the new
Agatha Christie whodunit. "Death on the
Nile." at the MPAA Wednesday (6). The
branch chief listed the film's stars as Bette
Davis. Mia Farrow. Olivia Hussey. Angela
Lansbury. David Niven. Maggie Smith.
Jack Warden. Lois Chiles and Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot. The thriller will
have a four-house unreeling Friday (29).
William Zoetis, 20th Century-Fox branch
boss, issued invitations to a tradescreening
of "The Boys From Brazil" at the MPAA
screening room Tuesday (5). Zoetis advised
his invitees that the film's stars are Gregory
Peck. Laurence Olivier. James Mason
and Lilli Palmer . Myers, vicepresident
in charge of domestic distribution,
was here visiting the exchange from 20th-
Fox's Los Angeles home office. Bruce Snyder,
Eastern division manager. New Yorkbased,
accompanied Myers. Zoetis hosted
his visitors on a tour of area situations.
"No peeking 'til February 1979," read the
Walt Disney invitation issued by Buena Vista,
to preview "The North Avenue Irregulars."
"but for YOU we'll make an e.xception."
So. among those "peeking" at the
special screening at General Cinema Corp.'s
Springfield. Va.. Cinema 1. August 24. were
Sam Bendheim II of Richmond, vice-president
of Neighborhood Theatres, with booker
Floyd Davis; Jim Pedas. co-owner of
Circle Theatres: Ronald Goldman, junior
partner of K/B Theatres and son of Marvin
Goldman, president of NATO: Harley
Davidson, president of Independent Theatres
with Jane Klotz. his assistant who also
is president of WOMPI of Washington:
Alan Rubin. Biograph Theatre Group; Ron
Steffensen. head booker for Glenmar Cinestate;
Mike Rowan. Roth Theatres, and
Larry St. John, whose Paramount film.
"Heaven Can Wait." was the theatre's current
attraction. Also observed enjoying the
"irregular" comedy were Dorothy N. Stabell.
past president of the Washington chapter
of the National Society of Arts and Letters;
David Gramkow of the District of
Columbia government with his wife Norah
from the office of the Embassy of Great
Britain; Samuel W. Sarbescu. president and
operator of Sam's Trading Post. Rockville.
Md.; Love Patti from the office of U.S.
Representative William R. Poage (D.. Tex.)
and author of "Washington With Love."
and Gregg Howard of the International
Theatre Ball, who exclaimed: "I laughed so
much. I had to take out my contact lenses."
Paul Roth, president of Roth Theatres,
left for his vacation August 21. while Ned
Glasser, the circuit's vice-president, returned
from his Colorado trip August 24.
Independent's Jane Klotz won the top
door prize, a Panasonic TV. at the NATO
of Maryland 24th annual symposium-seminar
at Annapolis Bay Ridge Inn. August
22. according to LaVern Boswell. 20th
Century-Fox top booker, who attended with
salesman Bill Robinson and branch chief
William Zoetis.
'Midnight Express' Shows
Po"wer at London Theatre
LONDON— "Midnight Express" is continuing
its record-breaking pace in its world
premiere engagement here, according to Patrick
M. Williamson, president of Columbia
Pictures International. The second week
at the Odeon Haymarket finished at $33.-
348, slightly above the opening week, creating
a new first-two-weeks record for the
house of $66,674. Each night during the
first two weeks, the 600-seat theatre has
been sold out and there have been turnaways.
Directed by Alan Parker for Casablanca
FilmWorks. "Midnight Express" was written
by Oliver Stone and based on the factual
best seller by Billy Hayes with William
Hoffer. Executive producer was Peter Guber,
with David Puttnam and Alan Marshall
as co-producers.
UA's 'Due Pezzi Di Pane'
Now Under Way in Italy
NEW YORK— Production was launched
in Italy in late August on Sergio Citti's new
film. "Due Pezzi Di Pane." starring Vittorio
Gassman. Philippe Noiret and Luigi
Proietti. it was announced by Norbert Auerbach.
United Artists senior vice-president
and foreign manager. UA is distributing the
Gianfranco Piccioli-Mauro Bernardi production
worldwide.
Strand Theatre Closes;
Resisted X-Rated Films
BANGOR. PA.—The 61 -year-old Strand
Theatre, a midtown landmark for entertainment
in this Slate Belt area, has been forced
to close because of lack of public support
and increased operating costs. At one time,
this area in eastern Pennsylvania boasted
six local movie houses, including two here.
Now. the Cinema in Wind Gap is the only
local theatre between Easton and Stroudsburg.
In the last ten years, three different operators
have tried to keep the 537-seat theatre
open as a movie house, showing every kind
of popular films except X-rated films. The
last attempt to keep the Strand open was
made a year ago when two men from nearby
Phillipsburg. leased the theatre from
Robert A. Lobb. whose family had operated
the house since 1974.
The theatre was closed during early 1977
and James Takacs and David Carhart reopened
the house last August. Business
seemed to go well for the two new operators,
but in December attendance began to
dwindle, despite the attraction of two live
music concerts. The theatre operators, a
spokesman said, were caught between two
economic factors—the need for large attendance
to support financially the showing
of top first-run film product, or big-name
bands and top attractions to draw the attendance.
Costs for advertising also continued to
rise and with dwindling receipts at the boxoffice,
they couldn't afford to do any extensive
promotion. The spokesman said the
basic reason for the closing was that "the
public just didn't care. The people of the
Bangor area just aren't interested in local
entertainment. It's a shame the theatre had
to close."
The Strand Theatre was sold this week
by the Lobb family to Frank Castone, a
local garment manufacturer, for $28,000.
Castone said he will sell the projection
equipment and theatre seats, then use the
building as part of his women's apparel
manufacturing operation.
The theatre originally was opened by
Henry Weiss. Ralph Sobelson purchased it
from the original owner in 1920 and operated
the house until 1967. The theatre then
remained dark for two years and was reopened
in 1969 on a lease basis by Earl
Grier, of Flemington. Sobelman sold it to
Lobb in 1974.
John Denos has a featured role in "Wanda
Nevada."
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BUFFALO
prontier Amusement Corp. had a mulliiheaire
showing of "Slithis" the week
of August 23. with Loews Teck and the
North Park indoors plus several drive-ins
. . . Douglas Fairbanks was seen in '"When
the Clouds Roll By" August 19 at the Historical
Society. John Dwyer. reviewing it
in the News, wrote: "The 1919 VVTCRB'
reflects the breezy American charm and
new-century confidence of silent-film star
Douglas Fairbanks, who was also writer and
producer."
University of Buffalo scries: Medak's
"The Ruling Class." Brook's "King Lear."
Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood" and "The
Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant." Kozintsev's
"W. R. Mysteries of the Organism"
and Bergman's "Cries and Whispers."
Millions of dollars in public and private
funds probably will be required to make
Buffalo's proposed downtown entertainment
district a reality during the next two decades,
according to project planners. An
$800,000 federal block grant available for
the project by Friday (1) was described as
"only the beginning" of public financing by
the planners, who also made a "crude, conservative"
estimate that an additional $100.-
000.000 will be needed from private investors.
Marvin Atlas, SI. a pioneer Iheaire owner,
died recently in the Amherst Nursing
and Convalescent Home. As a schoolboy in
Niagara Falls, Atlas learned show business
in the Happy Hour, the first nickelodeon
in western New York, operated by his father.
His 67-year career in the film business
was concluded recently with the sale of the
Broadway Drive-In. the last of a circuit of
theatres. At one time he also owned and
operated first-run and neighborhood theatres
in Buffalo, Kenmore and North Tonawanda.
Atlas was one of the charter members
of Variety Club of Buffalo, and he served
for 44 years in the organization. He also
was a member of the Buffalo Consistory.
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Picture Pioneers. Besides his wife. Atlas is
survived by two sons, including Richard, of
Kenmore, who once served as chief barker
of Variety Tent 7; three brothers, and two
sisters.
Mannic Brown and .Vi Wright were hosts
Sunday .August 27 at "Our .Man of the
Year" tribute to Frank Mancuso. vice-president
for domestic distribution for the motion
picture division of Paramount, at the
Aerohead Inn. Holiday City, Cheekiowaga.
Frank started his career in show business
as an usher in Buffalo.
A sweet-toothed burglar escaped with
candy worth $2.^0 after forcing a door to
enter the North Park Theatre recently, police
reported . . . What probably will be the
final Studio Arena Theatre presentation at
681 Main St. was scheduled for August 2.'>.
High school-age students at the theatre
school presented "Farce and Fantasy," a
collection of unusual plays under the direction
of Ray Munro and studio school director
Norma Sandler.
Movie Ad Service, located for the past
several years in Williamsville, has announced
it will move effective Tuesday (5)
to 5440 North State Rd. 7, Fort Lauderdale,
Fla. 33319, They say that expanded facilities
will enable them to provide many new
services in addition to the "quick, quality
service as in the past." Emil Noah is moving
his family to the sunny South and will have
a toll free number for customers from anywhere
in the U.S. (except Hawaii, Alaska
and Florida) Duellists" started an
exclusive engagement at Holiday recently
and was followed by "The Evil,"
WBUF Radio sponsored an exclusive private
showing of "The Last Waltz" at the
Granada Theatre Thursday, August 24.
They tied in with Tuxedo Junction and the
Turgeon restaurants . . . All-night movies
were on the screen at Loews Teck on a recent
Friday and Saturday, beginning at midnight
and ending at 7 a.m. The four films,
rated R, were "Hit!", "Mandingo." "Street
Gangs of Hong Kong" and "The K kinsman."
Admission was $3. .50 . . "Classic
,
Romances" is the name of the 1978-79 film
series presented by the Junior Group of the
.Albright Knox Art Gallery. All screenings
.lie at K p.m. Ihursday and Friday evenings.
'Five Days' to Be Shown
At Deauville Festival
1)1 AllVliri:, IRANCr -George IVppard's
film "Five Days From Home" will
be an official American entry in the annual
Deauville l-esliv.i|, lo be held Siiiul.iv (3)-
Sunday (10),
"Five Days From Home," which was produced
and directed by Peppard, is being
released domestically by Universal Pictures
and IVppaid has retained Safir Films of
Recognition of Theatre
District Goal oi Group
By AVERY MASON
BOSTON — The City Conservation
League is seeking to redefine Boston's "theatre
district" to include 18 theatres, film
as well as legitimate houses, including the
theatres in the so-called combat zone, Paul
Roberts, league spokesman said.
Three on National Register
The Colonial. .Modern. Paramount and
Savoy already have been designated National
Historical sites by the National Register,
which enables three theatres to gel
funds for restoration, Roberts pointed out.
One spot included, but not a theatre, is the
well-known Jake Wirth's German restaurant
in the district,
Roberts said the league would like lo see
the redefined theatre district designated a
"National Historic Theatre District," which
would make it the only one in the United
States.
The league said in an editorial in its special
newsletter, that "despite recent publicity
heralding a renewed theatre district,
much of the area is in fact seriously endangered
. . . threats from federal, state and
city governments, from Tufts University,
private development interests, owner neglect
and arsonists are real and impending,"
Support From Government
"Thj mayor's office and the Boston Redevelopment
Authority, while uncertain of
exactly what constitutes
the "theatre district"
are proceeding lo "renew' with those skills
at their disposal: press release and posters.
A recent BRA poster mentioned only 6 of
the 18 theatres while identifying venerable
eating establishments ... not even in the
district. City improvements slated for the
district are mostly cosmetic and relatively
innocuous with the possible exception of
the lighting (preserve us faim more sodium
vapor). These "improvements' should not.
however be mistaken for serious revitalizalion."
The editorial goes on to say: "Wisdom
about the theatre district begins with recognition
that the .State and the Pussycat
{two of the 13 theatres not on the BRA
list) are as integral to the district as the
Colonial and the Wilbur, not because the
former are at this moment in their history
porno houses, but because they are. respectively.
Boston's oldest extant playhouse and
last surviving nickelodeon. The eomb.ii /one
is very much a part of the theatre district
and by failing to recogni/e or admit this
fact, the BR,A is doing the city of Boston
and its future a colossal disservice,
"Despite its name, the district is not oxchisiveh
a collection of pnmm.itc theatres.
It is a richly varied conglomer.ite of historic
buildings of various types; of streets,
lanes, alleys, vistas and details; of open and
enclosed spaces; the work of lime And countless
hands. Its fabric is fragile and its patina
vulnerable lo Mr Clean, the iitban planner
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BALTIMORE
J)irecfor John Landis and actors Karen
Allen and James Widdoes from "National
Lampoon's Animal House" had lunch
with the press at Tio Pepe recently to discuss
the film and their careers. The 28-
year-old Landis made his first dent in the
industry when he made a movie called
"Schlock." It did S8. 000.000 in business.
His second film "Kentucky Fried Movie"
was, much of it, "simply sick," according
to Landis, but has done well at the bo.xoffice.
Ne.xt came "National Lampoon's Animal
House." His ne.xt film stars Lily Tomlin
as "The Incredible Shrinking Woman."
The Evening Sun reported that he will shoot
most of it in Hollywood, with four weeks
slated for lensing in Washington, D.C. When
asked why he wouldn't do the shooting
here in Baltimore, he said that we have no
Lincoln Memorial.
Don Walls, who writes the "Cinema
Scene" for the weekly Star, reported that
Landis' "Schlock" won the Grand Prix at
the 14th annual Science Fiction Film Festival
in Trieste, Italy in 1973. Then, two
years later, the film received the best comedy
sequence award at the Chamrousse
(France) Comedy Film Festival and Landis.
who had the starring role as a gorilla, won
the prize for best actor.
Jan Cohen, youngest daughter of Irwin
R. Cohen. R/C Theatres chief, now is working
full-time as a clerk in her father's Baltimore
office on Mt. Royal Avenue . . .
Phyllis Sullivan, R/C clerk-typist in the
Fredericksburg, Va.. office, has just returned
from a week-long vacation in Hershey.
Pa. . . . Eula Armiger, part-time
R/C bookkeeper, spent a week in Ocean
City, Md., with her husband, daught.-r and
two grandsons.
Leon B. Back, general manager of Rome
Theatres and N.'\TO of Maryland president,
spent a recent weekend in Beach Haven.
N.J., with his wife. They were houseguests
of their nephew and his family . . . Richard
Kirsh. regional manager for Ogden
Foods, returned home recently after spending
three weeks in the Washington Hospital
Center. He is recuperating nicely and Donald
Plunkett is acting regional manager in
his
absence.
The Advertising Club of Baltimore will
play host to Carol Channing at their Wednesday
(6) meeting at the downtown Hilton
Hotel, according to Jack Nethen. first vicepresident
of the organization and secretarytreasurer
of Claude Neon Signs . . . Two
new members of the Advertising Club are
Robert B. Lucas, president of Cornco. Inc.,
popcorn suppliers, and H. William Oliver,
general sales manager for Esskay Quality
Meats, who are famous for their hot dogs.
William Howard, chief barker of the Variety
Club of Baltimore, will celebrate his
birthday Sunday (17). Born in New York
City. Howard settled in this area in 1949.
He is president of the Patricia Stevens Institute
of Fashion, vice-president for international
advertising for Patricia Stevens, a
member of the Advertising Club of Baltimore
and vice-president of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Ass'n of Private Schools.
A new short film, "Maccabiah 77," produced
under the co-sponsorship of Bank
Leumi and the American Zionist Youth
Foundation, now is available for distribution.
The film documents a three-day camping
project held last summer by AZYF.
Shot in color, the short is available in
16mm. For more information, contact
AZYF, 515 Park Ave., New York, N.Y.
10022.
"Corvette Summer" from MGM-UA
opened August 16 at the Paramount, Mini-
Flick, Mayfair Two and seven underskyers
Town held an all-day preview of
"Rituals." Thursday. August 17. which
shared the screen with Burt Reynolds'
"Hooper."
Philly Film Study Group
To Hold Seasonal Meeting
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia
Motion Picture Preview Group will usher
in the new season with a meeting October
4, at 10 a.m.. in the Bonwit Teller store's
community room. Under the chairmanship
of Mrs. Arthur Goldsmith, founder-president
of the women's study group, the members
will participate in a general discussion
on new film product at the opening meeting.
There will also be a presentation by
Mrs. Paul Madden, the group's historian.
Plans for the new season's meeting programs
were discussed at a meeting at the
home of Mrs. Russell Burkholder, recording
secretary of the Group, which is a charter
member of the Federation of Motion Picture
Councils.
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PITTSBURGH
The Life and Times of George Tice in the
Moiion Picture Industn'-" in sight and
sound, will be featured at the celebration
October 8 honoring the president of NATO
of Western Pennsylvania. Tice is observing
his 75lh birthday and 60 years in the film
and theatre business here. Reservations at
$20 per person are being taken until Monday
(2.'>) for the 7 p.m. dinner to be held
at the Marriott Inn in Greentree. Reservation
requests should be addressed to Frank
E. Lewis. 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd.. Suite 412,
Pittsburgh 15234. Members of all branches
of the industry are welcome to bring wives
.ind guests. Also, barkers of Variety Tent 1.
oi which Tice is a former chief barker, arc
expected to
be present.
pledge stunt, the theatre being located a
lew yards from the Pitt campus.
The Pittsburgh Filmmakers' fall season
Monday series will feature directors Fritz
Lang, Buster Keaton and Stan Brakhage.
I he winter series will be a Hitchcock retrospective.
Robert Haller heads this group at
205 Oakland Ave. . Kelly of
Morganlown, W. Va., and Ralph Villers of
Steubenvillc, Ohio, arc among the active
tri-statc projectionists with 50-year lATSH
service buttons.
.Sidney I'ink, who started in the theatre
business here when he was a youngster,
has
transferred 37 screens in Florida. Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands to the R.C.
Cobb Theatres of Birmingham, Ala. Pink,
president of Florida West Amusements of
linglewood, Fla., will assume executive
ilulies with the Cobb circuit. Sid, another
I'illsburgh boy who made good in a big
way in the business, for some years was
"retired" in "luxury" in Spain. He wrote
your correspondent that he will be providing
more information at an early date.
Chuck Kirsch, Steubenvillc, Ohio projectionist
at WSTV, is anxious for Universal's
"Deer Hunter" to get into theatrical release.
He was among the many who were interested
in the production of this film in his
area . . . .Andre Previn. musical director of
the Pittsburgh Symphony, received an Kmmy
nomination for "The Music That Made
the Movies" from his "Previn and the Pittsburgh"
TV series on PBS.
The Market Square had a full-page tie-up
August 23 with Showcase Cinemas West
and East for the rim of "Eyes of Laura
Mars." The promo was a contest to identify
the pictured eyes of three Academy Award-
The Fulton showed "The Fruit Is Ripe"
and its other auditorium offered "Who'll
Stop the Rain." from the award-winning
novel "Dog 5>oldiers." the latter also showing
at the Cinemette East . . .
Playhouse
had a successful summer film festival and
is continuing the daily change of program
through the fall and winter at the Hamlet
Street Theatre . . . Al Kolkmeyer. Milwaukee
manager for New World Pictures, and
Kim Ohl recently became man ard wile.
Series Reprises Classic
Films at Cinema Center
FORt'^ WAYNE. IND.— Fort Wayne
Cinema Center recently lauched its Summer
Festival '78, which will consist of a
four-weekend slate of outstanding old films.
Admission prices are $1 for adults and 50
cents for senior citizens and children under
12. The films are shown in the auditorium
of the Performing Arts Center.
First offering was Ciene Kelly and Mil/i
Gaynor in "l.es Ciirls." followed by "Si-wm
Brides for Seven Brothers."
X House in New Haven
Opis for New Policy
By' ALLEN M. WIDEM
NEW HAVEN—The Spodick Brothers'
downtown College Street Cinema has
dropped its longtime X-rated film policy
in favor of a double-bill plan, comprised of
the "best Hollywood films for the entire
family." Initial twin attraction under the
new policy is Columbia's "Close Encounters
of the Third Kind " and "The Deep."
One of the downtown area's newer theatres,
the College Street at one point was
part of the RKO-Stanley Warner circuit.
While not necessarily indicative of a winnowing
down of southern Connecticut
movie-goer interest in X-rated product, the
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It is noteworthy, in light of the resistance
downtown cinemas have encountered be
cause of inadequate parking space, that the
College Street Cinema, while with X-rated
product, offered to pick up part of its customers'
parking tabs. In addition, to bolster
daytime attendance, the X-product policy
encompassed lower admission scale in preevening
hours.
New Haven proper, in addition to the
Crown, contains the Fairmouni, as far as
adult showcasing is concerned. Both the
Crown and the Fairmount. like the College
Street Cinema in its own era. have prided
themselves on double-bills.
With rare exception, reviews ol aduli
product are bypassed. The thinking, apparently,
is that since the X-raled product
appeals to a particular brand of filmgocr,
the media has no need of coverage.
'Disco for Dystrophy' Aids
Pueblo. Colo. 'TGIF' Bow
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PUEBLO, COLO—TJu- Cinema 1 I hea
Ire here, in conjunction with KD/ A Radio
and the .Sound Wan-house n-cord shop, recently
conducted a Thank (iod It's Friil.iv"
Disco li»r D\sirophy campaign at n
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Theatre Manager Gives
Comfort Top Priority
From Southweslern Edition
HOUSTON— -I want people to return to
the theatre because they were entertained
and well-treated in a pleasant atmosphere."
That is the essence of the operating philosophy
of Mike Reed, manager of America
Mult! Cinema's Almeda East 9 Theatre
here, according to AMC's Intermission.
Customer comfort gets the highest priority
at Almeda East 9. and staff members
receive training in
giving prompt and efficient
service while maintaining the attractiveness
of the auditorium. Reed reports the
employees take pride in the house and share
the responsibility in both the physical facilities
and the reputation of the Almeda East
as a good place to see a film.
'"Working for the theatre is the first job
for many of the teenagers on the staff. It is
rewarding to see them develop both their
work skills and their self-esteem." notes
Reed.
After receiving his B.A. in business administration
and marketing from Texas
Tech.. Reed worked for a time in construction
claimed that they were instructed by assistant
include R-rated movies, Futurevision offers
managers Dryer and management. He joined AMC in 1975
subscribers a parent control lock, which can
Pepe to admit
as a manager trainee Dallas.
in
Studying the operation and techniques of
customers with torn or no tickets and turn block out the channel. Futurevision already
the money over to them. They said they services over 4,500 viewers in a half dozen
a variety of managers there has given him
feared losing their jobs if they did not go neighboring municipalities.
the basis for his own style, which he has
along.
applied at the Almeda East 9 since becoming
Smith admitted while on the stand to a
Art SchoU, Hollywood stunt airplane
manager in July 1977.
pilot, "cut the ribbon" by flying his de-
previous felony conviction. Wayne Medding,
"AMC's philosophy of theatre management
Havilland upside down to open "Transfair
convic-
of the State Police, said that
goes along very well with what I
the transportation exposition and show
'78,"
tion resulted from a similar skimming opera-
Cinema Orange
learned in college and saw in the business
staged in Pomona, N.J., just outside Atlantic
tion at the Saddleback in
world. The job is easier when you can believe
County. Calif. The previous conviction was
City.
in what you are doing." Reed con-
in 1975. for which Smith served 60 days in
cluded.
He and his wife Laura have a son and a
daughter. The family resides in suburban
Friendswood.
Rohway Inmates as Extras
In 'Night Flowers' Filming
RAHWAY, N.J.—Instead of having to
pay extras some $60 a day. real inmates
were used in shooting scenes in the Rahway
State Prison here for "Night Flowers," an
independent motion picture production being
filmed almost entirely in New Jersey.
David Appleton, of the New York-based
Willow Productions, which is producing the
film, said that a substantial contribution
will be made to the prison fund as payment
for the inmates' services.
The film, starring loses Perez and Gabriel
Walsh, explores the experiences of two
Vietnam veterans who have trouble readjusting
to society after their return from the
war. The two are caught stealing and are
sentenced to prison. The prisoners were
used in a basketball sequence. Walsh, who
said the film is a cross between "Midnight
Cowboy" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's
Nest." said it was budgeted for just less
than $2,000,000, all of which will be spent
in New Jersey.
MGM has acquired rights to Steve Sham's
story, "The Formula."
Former Theatre Manager
Convicted of Embezzling
WILMINGTON. DEL.— Elmer R. Smith,
a former manager of Budco Theatres' Edgemoor
and Cinemart Theatres on Governor
Printz Boulevard here, was convicted
Wednesday. August 23 of embezzling S15,-
000 from the Philadelphia-based theatre
chain. A superior court jury here deliberated
for more than eight hours before
finding Smith guilty of falsifying business
records and conspiracy.
The 48-year-old Smith was accused of
taking more than SI 5.000 in boxoffice, concessions
and pinball revenues over a fivemonth
period. The theft became known last
February following a routine check by Budco
Theatres to make sure admissions were
collected properly and records properly
kept.
Two assistant managers of the theatres,
42-year-old George L. Dryer, and 19-yearold
Christopher Pef)e, who were arrested
with Smith last March, were granted immunity
by the state in exchange for their
testimony against Smith. Five other employees
at the Edgemoor and Cinemart
theatres also testified at the trial. They
jail and is still on probation.
'Running' Lensing in NYC,
Starring Michael Douglas
NEW YORK—According to a last count.
26.000,000 North Americans either jog or
run regularly. For the first time, a major
motion picture is being made on the phenomenally
popular sport. Starring Michael
Douglas and Susan Anspach, "Running"
began principal photography in New York
City August 28, directed by Steven H. Stern,
who also wrote the original screenplay. It
is the love story of a would-be marathon
runner, a man who appears to have lost
everything—wife, job and credibility—and
yet has a chance to prove he can make it.
Executive producer is Douglas, who also
produced the Oscar-winning hit "One Flew
Over the Cuckoo's Nest." As the lead actor,
he has been in arduous training for "Running"
for six months. He recently starred
in MGM's boxoffice hit "Coma" and produced
and co-starred in "Power" with Jane
Fonda and Jack Lemmon. As Douglas' wife
is Anspach, who will be seen with Richard
Dreyfuss in the soon-to-be-released "The
Big Fix." .-Mso in the cast are Lawrence
Dane, Eugene Levy and Chuck Shamata.
Financed independently. "Running" is
being produced by Robert Cooper and
Ronald I. Cohen.
PHILADELPHIA
^ercer Countj, N.J., in which Trenton
and Princeton are located, has set up
for the first time a citizen's committee to
advise municipalities in the county on cable
TV franchises, but will not be involved in
the actual business contracts between the
city governments and the firms. At present,
Mercer is the only county in New Jersey
which does not have cable TV service.
The New Jersey Motion Picture and
Television Development Commission has
arranged for Robert Thomas to produce a
new TV series, "Jersey People," focusing
on the human side of major challenges
facing New Jersey. Production starts at the
campus studio of William Peterson College
in Wayne and will be shown on stations in
Philadelphia. New Jersey and New York,
sponsored exclusively by New Jersey companies.
Red Bank, N.J., has approved the application
of Futurevision Cable Television to
extend its programing to the borough. Because
the Home Box Office films provided
Tlie Frank Family of Theatres, for its
Towne 4 in the Shore Mall. Pleasantville,
N.J.. made it a weekend midnight showing
for "Bloopers." outtakes from films and TV
programs plus the "Three Stooges." The
special screenings take a separate $3 admission
charge.
Paul Williams, whose songwriting earned
him an Academy Award in 1976 and who
currently is seen in "The Cheap Detective,"
will appear in concert here Simday (24)
at the Academy of Music for the benefit
of the scholarship fund of the Jewish Y's
and Centers.
Plans announced by Allan Plapinger, a
Trenton, N.J., department store magnate,
to revitalize the Village Mall at nearby Willingboro,
N.J., were hailed by Tony Bruno.
who manages the Eric Twin theatres in the
mini-mall. Lack of traffic in the mall, which
has still to get off the ground since opening
about five years ago, has forced Bruno to
close the theatres most afternoons.
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Female Projectionist Sees the Other
Side of 'Glamorous
SOMMERVILLE. N.J.—Di-Anne Williams,
projectionist at the Manville Cinema
here, was the subject of an interview by
Renee Kuker of the Messenger-Gazette TV
and entertainment supplement. That profile
is reprinted, in part, below.
To filmgoers. show business means John
Travolta exploding across the screen in "Saturday
Night Fever" and "Grease." or Sylvester
Stallone stealing our hearts in
•Rocky."
To filmmakers and other industry personnel
however, show business is a sobering
occupation. Fantasies and dreams are merely
commodities, and they came neatly packaged
in reels of celluloid.
"Each reel is 20 minutes." DiAnne
Williams explained the other day in an interview
at the Manville Cinema where she
works a.s projectionist.
Preceding her visitor up a narrow flight
of stairs leading to the projection booth, the
vivacious dark-eyed mother of two commented
that, to the best of her knowledge,
she is the only female projectionist in New
Jersey.
As the person responsible for the quality
of the sights and sounds projected on the
screen at the Manville Cinema (.^."iO seats).
she has a job far more important than
filmgoers
generally realize.
Film Business
"The films come in these cans." she pointed
out. "When we get the film in the mail,
the first thing we do is splice it together.
See this little machine here? That's a guillotine
splicer. I put one reel on each side
and run a special tape over it and then I
drop ii off. It joins the two reels together.
Then 1 feed the reels onto the platter."
Consisting of three mammoth round trays
."^
—4 feet high and feet in diameter—the
platter dominates the projection booth and
adds to its somewhat eerie quality. It features
a center device called "the brain" that
regulates the flow and speed of the film.
The more you learn about the mysterious
goings on. the more you realize that never
again will you be able to relax during intermission
at the movies: YouMI be too worried
about everything that could go wrong.
"When I start the show." Mrs. Williams
says, "my tape is running, people in the
theatre are listening to intermission music,
it's 7:30 and they're waiting. I run over here
—I'm usually nervous by this time. I want
to get the show on—and 1 push the Mart'
button.
.*>
"And then I need 1 hands because I
have to turn around and shut off the whole
sound system, grab the tape and pull it out;
then I quickly turn thv? sound hack on because
the projector is rolling, and I ha\c
only five seconds to complete this whole
hullabaloo because, as soon as the projector
runs, it hits the cue' mark, which lights the
"cue' button which simultaneously shuts
down the house lights, opens the curtain
and starts the "No Smoking' filmed announcement.
The obvious question to ask of Mrs. Williams:
"What's a nice lady like you doing
in an unusual place like this?" has an obvious
answer: "I'm a teacher. I got my B.A.
in 1972. But there were no jobs to be had.
"I sent out a lot of applications." she recalls.
"Then I decided to have my babies
first. Then, in 1975. I sent out more applications,
and still no job. So I was a happy
homemaker but I thought I had to do something
else something interesting.
"Through a friend. I found out that the
Manville Cinema was looking for some extra
help. At first. I did just about everything
here. I started out as a cashier. I filled in
for the usher. 1 helped clean the theatre and
1 sold popcorn.
"1 wanted to learn to work the projector.
The manager. Ron Munkacsi. was a little
leery at first. He said: How mechanically
inclined are you?' After the shows, he'd
teach me to thread up. We'd practice over
and over. Every night I'd thread up and
thread up. I was getting frustrated. This
went on for three months."
That was two years ago. Now Mrs. Williams
works a steady six nights a week and
brings home a respectable salary.
What does she do in her spare time? You
guessed it: she goes to the movies.
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DENVER—-Revenge of the Pink Panther."
spurred no doubt by some publicity
received in connection with UA"s Penny
Sunday drive, scurried in front of the pack
to lead with 425 in its third week. The
funny feline far outpaced nearest competitor
"Heaven Can Wait," which reached 280
in its ninth week at two theatres. Not too
far behind was "Piranha," with 250 in its
opening week. "The Driver" crashed to an
80 in its second week at four situations.
(Average Is 100)
21 Sgl. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
Bond (Unr
120
Cherry Creek, Villa Italia—The Buddy Holly
Story (Col), 4th wk 120
Continental Hevenge oi the Pink Panther
(UA), 3rd wk - 425
Cooper Eyes ol Laura Mars (Col), 2nd wk 230
Esquire Cot and Mouse (SR), 5th wk 110
University Hills I 2 Heaven Can Wait (Para),
9th wk.
University -Coming Home (UA)
Anil
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6 theatres Hot Lead and Cold Feet (BV
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9 theatres—Hooper (WB), 5th wk
10 theatres—Who'll Stop the Rain (UA)
Jenstad Named Director
Of Marketing for Ampex
REDWOOD CITY. CALIF.— S. Erek
Jenstad has been named director of marketing
for Ampex Corp.'s magnetic tape
division, it was announced by George J.
Ziadeh, vice-president-general manager of
the division.
"This newly created function will
strengthen our domestic participation in the
growing market for consumer and industrial
magnetic tape products," Ziadeh said
in announcing the appointment.
Jenstad will be responsible for all domestic
marketing, sales, product management
and marketing administration of the company's
magnetic tape products.
He was most recently area manager-Western
Hemisphere in the Ampex international
division. Since joining Ampex in 1971, he
also has held positions as controller of the
international and memory products divisions.
Independent Makes a Dent
With Erotic Double Bill
HOLLYWOOD— In some ways, this has
proved to be the "summer of the major distributors,"
according to many a disgruntled
independent. Such towering films as
"Grease," "Foul Play" and "Heaven Can
Wait" have all but monopolized screens
throughout the country.
Lima Productions, however, reports that
it has had quite a success with its double
bill of "The Erotic Adventures of Pinocchio"
and "Alice in Wonderland." In Sacramento,
Calif., the bill has played various
situations continuously from April through
July and is slated for two drive-ins this
month.
Vink Panther
Chanty Push Yields
Funds for Hospital Sports Program
DENVER—John Dobson of United
Artists was aided by a giant Pink Panther
in his quest for a "mountain of pennies"
to benefit Denver's Children's Hospital.
Dobson appealed to Colorado's governor
Richard Lamm, who officially opened the
month-long promotion with a proclamation
declaring August "Tons of Money Month."
Dottie Lamm, the governor's wife, presented
the proclamation to Robert Bechtel,
executive director and administrator of
Children's Hospital. At this time another of
Dobson's tie-ins. the 480 Re-Max Realtors,
represented by Elmer Leiker, presented the
first bag of pennies to Ms. Willie Williams,
director of the Handicapped Sports Program
at the hospital. The program includes
teaching crippled children to ski, thus building
their confidence in living as no other
therapy will. It is a program requiring great
patience and devotion on the part of the
therapists, instructors and doctors.
Following this preliminary, a live Pink
Panther hosted a sports program reel and a
cartoon film for children in the hospital,
after which the film was donated to the
recreational therapy department's film library.
The sports program was established at
the hospital in 1968. It began with a ski
program for amputee children and teenagers.
This worked so successfully that in
1974 another effort was begun for children
afflicted with cerebral palsy and other
neurological defects. Both programs have
been combined and now involve various
sports on a year-round schedule. Proceeds
from the month-long Pink Panther collection
drive will be used to help continue and
expand this work, which currently serves
50 children.
Dobson enlisted help from all of the area
media, especially from KHOW Radio,
which ended the month with a Penny Sunday
motor parade starring the Pink Panther.
The day-long affair was held in the
streets of Denver's famous Larimer Square
and near Joe Sperte's Laffite's Restaurant.
Sperte also added proceeds from his annual
golf tournament to the cause.
Of course, the Pink Panther was the mascot
for Penny Sunday. He and his special
guests, including Goofy from Disneyland
and Ronald McDonald, were there collect-
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Denver Brocos' Pony Express also was on
hand.
Special arrangements were made with
Central Bank of Denver for collecting and
counting the mountain of pennies from the
drive. It will take some time to obtain a
final tally. Experts will be on hand to watch
for coins worth more than their face value.
In conjunction with the drive, a special
preview showing of "Revenge of the Pink
Panther" was sponsored by KHOW as a
special benefit August 5 at the Continental
Th;atre. Admission was a minimum donation
of $2.00. $1.50 off the regular price,
which went to the handicapped program.
The Fink Panther was there to host the event
and the young ones' reaction to the picture
was: "Terrific!"
Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Cohen, RMMPA's
"penny chairperson," sold over $1,000 worth
of miniature stuffed Pink Panther toys at
$5 each.
The general manager of KLAK Radio,
Bob Prangley, promoted a "Day at the
Races" August 26 at the Centennial Racetrack
and auctioned off a quarterhorse. The
entire proceeds were reduced to bags of
pennies and piled on the Mountain of Money
for Children's Hospital.
The mayor of Denver officially declared
Sunday. August 27, as "The Pink Panther's
Penny Sunday" in Denver.
(Editor's note: Due to an error in layout,
part of last week's story on this charity
drive by UA and John Dobson was omitted.
The pertinent facts are repeated here, and
we apologize to the readers and to correspondent
Ralph Batschelet for the oversight.)
Jack Dobbs Named General
Manager of Roy Cooper Co.
SAN FRANCISCO—Roy Cooper, president
of Roy Cooper Co., West Side-Valley
Theatre Circuit and affiliated companies,
announced the appointment of John A.
(Jack) Dobbs as general manager of the
company, effective Monday (11).
Dobbs not only has a great deal of experience
in the motion picture industry and
in the operation of theatres, but is well acquainted
with theatre operations in northern
California.
He served as general manager in charge
of operations for Gulf State Theatres in
New Orleans and more recently was president
and general manager of the company.
Formerly he was office manager for
United CaJifornia Theatres and subsequently
became vice-president and general manager
of Western division operations for
United Artists Theatres.
Cooper stated: "We are very fortunate to
have a man of Jack Dobbs's caliber. His
vast knowledge and expertise in virtually
all areas of the industry undoubtedly will
be an asset to our organization."
BOXOFFICE :: September 4. 1978
W-1

Hollywood
Happenings
;^EREDHH MaoRAE will entertain the
Girls Friday of Show Business celebrity
benefit ball Friday (8) at the Biitmorc Hotel
•
Ira Tulipan has joined Columbia Pictures
as Eastern publicity coordinator headquartered
in the New York offices. He will work
under the direction of Marvin Jay Levy,
director of national publicity operations,
who is based at the Burbank Studios. Tulipan
joined Columbia in 1960 and continued
into the mid-70s when he left the company
while serving as director of overseas production
publicity based in London.
*
New World Pictures' "Avalanche" will
an official entry in the Greater Miami
be
International Film Festival. November 10-
19.
•
Group 1 has acquired worldwide theatrical
and television rights to "Crazy House,"
a film about the wacky and tragic stories
of a group of characters residing in a tenement.
The film is in post-production and is
being prepared for test engagements and release
later in
the year.
*
"Composition Design in Film" will be offered
on 17 Wednesday evenings beginning
Wednesday (20) at the University of California
with Joe Carmichael. past director
of the Pasadena School of Fine Arts and
Screen bad guy Lee Van Cleef has signed
an exclusive recording contract with Blue
.Seagull Records and producer Jerry Cole
and has been recording two singles, for release
ne.xt month. An LP will follow in
October.
•
Robert Fichtcr of Santa .Monica will
work as an intern with director Robert Wise
on the production of Paramounl's "Star Trek
—The Motion Picture." The assignment is
part of the American Film Institute/ Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
internship program.
*
Steve Hoch has been named national
sales manager for Disneyland-Vista Records,
according to Gary Krisel, vice-president
and general manager of Walt Disney
Music Co. Hoch started with Disney in 1976
as assistant sales manager to Krisel. who
recently became head of all record and music
publishing activities.
*
Max Factor will sponsor the Society of
Make-Up Artists float in the annual Hollywood
Christmas Parade to take place November
26.
*
"The Number," first feature project for
Suncrest Cinema Corp.. has completed production
with Roy Boulting directing. The
film stars Richard Harris. Karen Black and
Martin Landau.
•
Pay TV rights to 16 Charlie Chaplin
movies have been acquired for showing in
Television's ON TV. New .^5mm prints
the Los Angeles area by National Subscription
have been made from Chaplin's negatives
and the films will be shown twice a month
over a six-month period. Among the classic
films are "Circus." "A Day's Pleasure."
"Modern Times." "Gold Rush." "The Kid."
"The Great Dictator" and "Kini; of New
York."
SAN FRANCISCO
.Media, as lecturer.
•
Seymour Borde & Associates has acquired
worldwide distribution of "Summer
Camp." a story about a reunion of adults pestlval Cinemas' Lou Lencioni and Beverly
who had gone to summer camp as kids.
Hills buddies rafted the Colorado
Filming on the feature will begin October
2 on Southern California locations.
River for several days beginning .August 22.
•
Jules Ncedleman, Tower Films, made the
round of exhibitor offices August 23.
A speedy recovery is wished Bob Workman.
Syufy advertising director, who was
hospitalized August 2.3 at St. Francis with
pneumonia.
Columbia salesman Jerry Tevrow and
Warner Bros, secretary Judi Tevrow will be
o the Los .Anaeles area Mond;i
(18). Jerry will be Columbia's branch manager
for the Seattle-Portland areas.
Vacationing this month are George and
Neva Carmone (Paramount salesman) who
begin an extended European holidav Friday
(15).
Jack Dobbs, recentl\ with the Fuqua circuit
in New Orleans and prior to that general
manager at L'.ATC, returns to the Bay
Area Monday (11) when he begins affiliation
with the Roy Cooper Co., 988 Market
St.
The Larkin Theatre was shuttered again,
perhaps permanently, but the Stage Door,
dark since February 9. reopened .August 25
with "Dear Inspector" and "A Special
Day." Blumenfeld Enterprises has taken
over management from Mel Novikoff of
the Surf Theatres which had operated it
since March '77. According to .Mian Blumenfeld.
plans are to screen movies until
some time next year when a bigger, more
complex "San Francisco Experience" will
take over the screen. The Union Square
area seems to be promised a new tourist
attraction!
SEATTLE
^he North .American premiere engagement
of "The Toy." with Pierre Richard of
"lall Blond Man" fame, began an exclusive
run at the Moore Egyptian August 18, and
during the first week broke all existing records
for this downtown showcase.
Gregory Peck was in the entourage from
2{)lh Centur>-Fox studios when his new film
"The Boys From Brazil" was sneaked at the
UA Cinema 150 August 18. The theatre
was filled to capacity more than an hour
prior to the 8 p.m. sneak, and Peck was
warmly received both before and afterwards.
Sir Lew Grade, the film's producer,
and Alan Ladd jr.. president of 20th-Fo\.
were also on hand.
Don Barrett represented Columbia Pictures
at a special screening of "Midnight
Express" in the Jewel Box screening room
August 24. The reaction of the 55 people
there was most favorable, and people came
from all walks of life as well as all ages.
I'niversal screened "Nunzio" at the Jewel
Box Auyusi 29, and "The Big Fix" August
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Pete Tolins of Tolins Film Service.
Portland,
was in town for a couple of days calling
on his
various accounts.
"Saturday Night Fever" returned to the
area August 23 at the Lewis & Clark 2.
Admiral Twin. ScaTac 6 Cinema, Lynn
Four, Neptune, Laicewood in Tacoma and
at the Sunset and Thunderbird drive-ins.
Only the Lakewood had it in Dolby stereo.
"High-Ballin' " from American International
Pictures opened August 23 at the
Midway and Puget Park drive-ins and at
the Federal Way Cinema.
"The Buddy Holly Story" wound up August
29 at the King Cinema in downtown
Seattle to make room the next day for an
exclusive showing of "The Inheritance."
Another new opening was "Buckstone
County Prison" at both the Bel-Kirk and
Duwamish drive-ins August 23.
"Warlords of Atlantis" was the other
opening August 23 at the Broadway Theatre
and in the Aurora. Valley and Bel-Kirk
drive-ins.
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
ends Wednesday (6) in 70mm and Dolby
stereophonic sound at the Crest 70 to make
room for "The Sound of Music" in 70mm
and stereo Friday (8).
Richard Pryor was appearing three nights
with singer Patti LaBelle on stage at the
Paramount Theatre. Originally he was to
appear only August 27, but ticket sales
necessitated adding additional shows for two
days before.
Peter Nero will open the new lineup of
headliners at Jack McGovern's Music Hall
Thursday (7)-Sunday (10) to be followed
by Ginger Rogers Tuesday (12)-Sunday
(17). Showgoers can purchase a complete
dinner package in addition to a show package
if they so desire. Greg Thompson's new
1979 Music Hall Follies with Julie Miller
will commence November 8.
Bud Dunwoody is the new division manager
for the state of Washington for Tom
Moyer Theatres. Bud also will manage the
Coliseum Theatre downtown. He previously
was city manager for the Tom Moyer circuit
in Portland. John Bretz will be the advertising
manager in this area in addition
to managing the Bellevue Crossroads Twin.
Tom Moyer was in the greater Seattle
area August 16 visiting his various properties.
DENVER
^larence Batter of Batter Booking is back
at his desk on a part-time basis, and
reports that he is progressing at such a rate
that he is expecting to give the datings a
full time go of it very shortly.
Warner Bros, held a screening of "Girl
Friends" at the Century Screening Room
and Paramount held a screening of Agatha
Christie's "Death on the Nile" followed by
"Up In Smoke" a day later at the Cooper
Cameo Theatre.
Frank Piazza, Fox Theatre, Walsenburg,
Colo., was in town to set dates . . . R. L.
Stanger will close the Lake Estes Drive-In
in Estes Park very soon after the Labor Day
weekend . . . Columbia salesman Ralph
Albi traveled to Salt Lake City to solicit
dates from the accounts and Columbia salesman
Bruce Marshall was traveling to Florida
for meetings.
Nerwyn Reed has targeted Thursday (7)
as the opening date for his new Wyoma
Theatre in Glenrock, Wyo. The old theatre
was destroyed in a fire last May and the
community has been without a theatre since
that
time.
Employees of the local Columbia Exchange
are contacting all accounts for collections.
The local staff is presently in first
place in their drive and considerable prize
money for the employees is involved providing
all of the outstanding film rentals are
collected.
Betty Burback has resigned as branch
manager for Rocky Mountain Film Distributors
is and moving to California where
she will be working for Warners. Betty
will be succeeded by Jerry Collins who will
be leaving the booking desk at Warners to
take over the duties at Rocky Mountain.
Authorities are working on the case of
the missing "Star Wars" print. The print
was taken from the Cine Moly Theatre.
is Leadville. Colo., which owned by Lloyd
Greve. The print had been mounted on a
platter and so far there has been no trace
of the
thieves.
Columbia had a KIMN Radio-sponsored
screening of "Eyes of Laura Mars" at the
Cooper Theatre on a recent Thursday night
prior to the regular Friday opening of the
picture.
TUCSON
Tnconiing U of A students were greeted
by
a churning helicopter descending to the
central mall August 22. Ralph Kelley, U of
A cinematographer fitted a camera to the
craft for filming aerial views of the new
multiple-mirror telescope atop Mount Hopkins
for a KUAT Radio-TV-Film Bureau
motion picture.
Tucsonan Patrick Joseph Wayne, who
played the part of the drummer boy at age
14 in the Tucson-made "Red Badge of
Courage" for TV, was killed in a car accident
in Wyoming August 18 where he had
a summer job in a uranium mine. Wayne
also appeared as an extra in "Dirty Dingus
Magee" as one of the school children. He
would have been in his sophomore year at
the U of A this fall majoring in agronomy.
Steve Hutchinson, former owner of Bisbee's
famed Copper Queen Hotel, has purchased
the Temple of Music and Art which
went into receivership last February. Hutchinson
currently is doing extensive renovation
work on the stately two-floor Spanishstyle
edifice downtown. Future plans include
a restaurant, art gallery on the second
floor and a sidewalk cafe in the spacious
courtyard.
Girls Friday Celebrity
Ball Slated for Sept. 9
NORTH HOLLYWOOD. CALIF.—The
Girls Friday of Show Business will sponsor
a celebrity benefit ball Saturday (9) at the
Biltmore Bowl of the Biltmore Hotel.
Cocktails are at 7:30. Dinner follows at
8:30 and a celebrity show will begin an
hour later.
Producers Herb Jaffe and Gabriel Katzka
and United Artists have acquired "Links,"
a new novel by Charles Panati.
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Denver Weatherman
To Address RMMPA
Dl N\ LR .T .1 siimr the
Rockv Mountain Motion Picture Ass'n,
through president
Herman Hallberg. announces
a luncheon
featuring a talk by
Warren Chandler.
Denver's most popular
TV weatherman.
His topic will be "A
Taste of Chile."
Called for 11:30
a.m. Tuesday. Septembcr
19. at the Conti-
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event is staged early to allow time for
hello's" and the whetting of appetites.
After 25 years as a jack-of-all-trades TV
man. from news to disc jockey, from acting
out the Sunday funnies to weatherman.
Chandler and his wife joined the Peace
Corps as audio-visual specialists and went
to Santiago. Chile.
Chandler, who lives in Turkey Creek,
now works for KOA-TV (NBC affiliate)
Denver.
in
The popular figure has narrated industrial
and institutional films for such companies
as Martin-Marietta. IBM. Bureau
of Reclamation. United Airlines. Johns
Mansville. National Ski Patrol and dozens
of others. He also has produced many
audio-visual travelogs on the U.S.. Canada
and Spain. Five of these were adapted for
national TV. His commercials have won
him many awards and he has retained at
least three major sponsors for over 15
His narration of a 64-wcek series covering
historical sketches of early Colorado cities
was part of the 1976 Cent jnnial/ Bicentennial
celebration. He has produced a children's
program and a three-year series for
the Colorado Medical Ass'n. Warren has
been a CBS announcer on numerous occasions
for shows including "Face the Nation."
"Douglas Hdward News." President
l-isenhower's address to the nation from
Denver in 1954 anil the djdicalion of the
Air Force chapel.
The veteran showman attended the University
of Denver where he graduated with
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married over 30 years, has two children
and three grandchildren. For 35 years he
has lived in the mountains near Evergreen.
long before the present rush to the Rockies.
What does a TV weatherman do for
hobbies? Warren's include the restoration
of antique clocks, photography, bike riding
and the endless tasks of maintaining a
mountain home, such as cutting fuel wood.
He and his wife have a special love for
Spain which they have visited seven times.
They frequently advise people on traveling
there.
Eliason Completes Script
For 'Tell Me a Riddle'
SAN FRANCI.SCO— Novelist Joyce Eliason
has completed the screenplay for Godmother
Productions' first film. "Tell Me a
Riddle." based on Tillie Olsen's prize-winning
novella. Eliason also has written the
screenplay for Diane Keaton's upcoming
film. "Captain Grown-up."
Olsen. one of the most respected women
writers in current American literature, has
lived in San Francisco most of her life.
Her new book. "Silences." has received wide
critical attention. "Tell Me a Riddle." considered
a contemporary classic about the
delicate relationship of an immigrant couple.
was originally published in 1962 when it
won the O. Henry Award as the best American
story of that year.
Film production will beg'n this fall.
Warner Bros, will begin principal photography
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SAl.r I.AKF cm— R \ Co.tNon.
president of .American National Enterprises
(ANE). announced that principal photography
for its feature motion picture "The
Force on Thunder Mountain" is nearing
completion in Utah.
The action-adventure drama is being shot
entirely on location in the state and features
the scenic beauty of the Uintah mountains
wildernL'ss areas, including Mirror Lake.
Butterfly Lake and upper Weber Valley
regions. Coalson. who is executive producer
of the picture, stated that filming is ahead
of schedule, thanks to the efforts of George
Gale. Gale, a senior editor at Disney
Studios for ten years, is the producer of
such films and TV series as "Daktari."
"Cowboy in Africa." "Flippter." "Gentle
Ben" and "Escape From Angola."
Peter Good, director, who directed several
features for "The Wonderful World of Disney"
on location around the globe, stated
that filming in Utah had been an extraordinary
experience. "We made good use of the
mountain snowstorm last week." he stated.
"Who would have thought that wc could
shoot a winter scene in .August!"
.ANE of Salt Lake City is funding and
distributing the picture which .ANE plans
with foreign TV and nontheatrical rights being
handled by Gold Key Entertainment.
Coalson explained that "The Force on
Thunder Mountain" is the first of six features
which ANE plans to produce this
year. At least two of the remaining features
arc slated for production in Utah. Coalson
said that ANE would produce as many of
the films as possible in the state since the
Hollywoed crew and actors enjoy working
ih.-re and that local people involved are
cMrjmely supportive and cooperative.
Production on "The Force on Thunder
Mountain" will be moved to the Hollywixid
office of ANE next week for postproduction
activities, including editing and the
creation of the musical score. ,ANE expects
10 complete tho picture by Christmas witll
distribution to begin in early 1979.
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First Runs in Chicago
Are On an Even Keel
CHICAGO—There were no newcomers
during the past week, and boxoffice figures
were in most instances a repeat of the prior
week. Grosses for "Dear Inspector" inched
up during the third week at the Cinema,
but "Hooper" and "Revenge of the Pink
Panther" were leaders.
(Average Is 100)
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KANSAS CITY
Cthools reopened throughout the area last
week and grosses dropped accordingly
from the lucrative summer level. Allied
Artists, however, was apparently undaunted
by the back-to-school movement, for the
company chose to screen its latest effort
The Wild Geese" on a midweek night,
ciding to take one last fling before heading
back to the books.
You've heard, no doubt, of the WOMPIs.
Now Commonwealth film booker and buyer
Don Starkweather announces that he and
fellow booker Richard Ytcll are the only
two charter members of a new group called
the POM Pis (pronounced POOM-pee), or
Peons of the Motion Picture Industry.
{'There were other members, but they were
listed on the back of a cocktail napkin and
it's so worn now that it's unreadable." Starkweather
confided.)
To join the organization, a prospective
new member must pay dues of 25 cents,
good for a lifetime membership "or for
ten years, whichever is longer." Starkweather
explained.
Naturally, like other film industry groups,
the POMPIs participate in fund-raising
events. For example, when the WOMPIs
sponsored a bus trip this summer to the
horse raci;s in Omaha, the POMPIs were
busy with a trip to another gaming event;
They hitchhiked to the cock fights in Pittsburg.
For the fall, the POMPIs plan on
holding a picnic in the streets the day after
the American Royal parade. "Bring your
own shovel." Starkweather advised.
Two Kilmrow beauties left Kansas City
last Friday (1) for a leisurely ten-day tour
of California and a visit with an old friend
or two. Laurie Hansen. New World Pictures,
and Terri Gray, Warner Bros., flew to Los
Angeles Friday for a vacation that included
a reunion with Carole Alt, former New
World branch manager here and now working
in that company's home office. While
on the coast, the girls also plan to see a
game between the Kansas City Royals and
the California Angels, attend the "Tonight"
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take a drive up to San Francisco for a
day or two. Now, that doesn't sound like a
bad way to spend a vacation, does it'.'
About IS members of the local WOMPI
Club will be departing this week for the
annual pilgrimage to that group's national
convention. This year, everyone heads south
for the convention in Dallas.
Dennis"
Screenings at Commonwealth: Tuesday
(Aug. 29). "The Big Fix" (Univ), and Friday
(1), "Death on the Nile" (Para) . . . Screenings
at Midwest: Wednesday (Aug. 23). "Desires
Within Young Girls" (Leisure Time
Booking) and "M A S H'D" (Leisure Time
Booking), both distributed by Marcus;
Wednesday (.^ug. 30). "High Rolling" (Martin
Films), distributed by New World, and
Friday (1). "Texas Detour" (Cinema Shares),
distributed by Thomas & Shipp.
ST.
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prom the pullutioii ol our nuclear waste
comes the latest monster "Slithis" beginning
a wide multiple Wednesday (6).
Nominated for two awards by the Science
Fiction Horror Academy, the Dick Davis
production stars Alan Blanchard. Dennis
Lee Fait and Judy Molulsky and has a
PG rating.
Back in a multiple subrun is "The
Swarm," based on the Arthur Herzog bestseller
of an invasion of the United States
by billions of South American killer bees.
The crew includes six former Oscar winners
for direction, production, cinematography,
special effects, composing/ conducting
and editing.
"The End of ihc World in Our Usual
Bed in a Night Full of Rain." which has
to be the longest title in film history, began
an exclusive engagement at Mid-America's
Brentwood Friday (I). This is writer-director
Lina Werimuller's first English language
feature and is classified as fantasy-drama.
It stars her favorite actor Giancarlo Gian-
with one of America's favorite actresses
nini
Candice Bergen as husband and wife whose
filtering marriage is examined through
ri;ishbacks during lurbuleni night. Most
a
of the scenes were shot in Rome and San
Francisco. (Editor's note: Actually "Dr.
Strangelove: Or, How I Learned to Stop
Worrying and Love the Bomb" is a longer
title, but "Night Full ." . . has more words.)
A. Raj Parker has been named vice-president
and elected to the board of directors
of the Wehrenberg Theatre Circuit, announced
Ronlad P. Krueger, president of
the organization. Parker will continue his
duties as general manager. Before joining
Wehrenberg, Parker was president of Parker
Theatres and mayor of Brentwood for
the very last night of summer
Some people really got some mileage out
vacation for
12 years. He also served as chairman of the
of the three-day weekend. Dennis Marsh.
area junior high and high school students.
metropolitan St. Louis sewer district. Currently
he is on the board of directors of
The sneak at the Mctcalf Theatre was New World branch manager, really put the
wellattended,
perhaps with some students de-
the Brentwood Bank.
mileage in. though. Over the Labor Day
weekend he and his family drove to Memphis
where they spent some time visiting Aspiring actors here may be interested
in knowing that Columbia Pictures is accepting
mail applications at its Burbank
Studios for a Talent Development Workshop
starting around October 15. Auditions
for the workshop will be held in New York
Monday-Friday (18-22). Chicago. Monday-
Wednesday (25-27) and in Los Angeles October
2-6. Tuition is free and some qualified
graduates will be offered contracts.
A series of nine films created by French
innovators has been scheduled by the St
Louis Art Museum to augment and enhance
the current "Monet at Giverny " art exhibit.
The first film is "Les Enfants du Paradis""
('"The Children of Paradise"") to be shown
Friday (8) at 9 p.m. It depicts theatre and
street people of 19th century Paris as their
two worlds merge into one. "Le Silense
Est dOr" ("Silence Is Golden") will be
shown at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday (10). It features
Maurice Chevalier as a middle-aged
lover who loses his sweetheart to a younger
man. The screenings are free.
Contests for Cash, Prizes
Encourage Theatre Mgrs.
CHICAGO— Film promotions are becoming
a big part of the Plitt Theatre cir
cuit operations. Cash and prize contests
are features in which managers and patrons
can participate as new films arrive on the
scene.
The newest project which now is being
devclof)ed by Jerry Bulger, advertising director,
is a fourth-quarter Midwest managers'
contest. Cash and prizes for this promotion
total S3, 000, with the first prize a
paid vacation for two to Show-A-Rama in
Kansas City. Runner-up prizes will be
awarded according to district managers' ter
ritorial accomplishments.
The contest is based on creativity, origi
nality and the creative use of all medi.i
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Managers in Plitt properties in Minneapolis.
Dctroil, Chicago, North and .South
Dakota and Indiana are participating in
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It's return engagement time lor Univjrsul
Pictures. "House Calls." a top summer
grosser, was booked into Chicagoland theatres
for a second go-around starting Friday
(1): "American Graffiti" and "The Other
Side of the Mountain Part 2" comes back
to Chicago area movie houses Friday (8):
"Smokey and the Bandit" has been booked
for a wide saturation throughout Chicago
and downstate beginning Friday (15), and
"Jaws 2" starts a second break in 20 selected
theatres Friday (22).
A campaign on the local level is in the
works for the fall release of a new Paramount
film "Up in Smoke." which features
the comedy team of Cheech and Chong.
Wm. Lange & Associates has set up a
wide break of "It's Not the Size That
Counts" for Friday (15). The film stars Vincent
Price and Hike Sommer.
Jeff Williams of American International
Pictures and his wife Adele welcomed a
third child, a son Derek. This makes two
boys and a girl
for this family.
With "Revenge of the Pink Panther" still
going strong in the sixth week. United
Artists set up a big run of "Corvette Summer"
in neighborhood and drive-in theatres
as a September entry. UA teamed up with
Wm. Lange & Associates in bookings of
"Carrie" with "Autopsy." Opening grosses
indicate that this is a good combination.
Richard Stem booked the first showing
of "Sebastian" at his 3 Penny Cinema.
Joe Fuelner came in from his summer
in Whitewater. Wise, to work on the annual
Variety Club golf outing which took
place August 25.
One of the most productive fund-raising
projects launched by the Variety Club of
Illinois and Chicago WOMPIs is the Halloween
Haunted House. It returns this year
to Oak Mill Mall, Oakton at Milwaukee
in Niles. Dates are from October 13 through
October 31. Mel Weisberg, Tent 26 president,
is asking for volunteers to come forward
to serve as guards. He suggests that
those who can lend a hand indicate a date
and time when they can serve.
Joanne Coggs at Kaplan-Continental Pictures
is scheduling bookings of Association
Films' latest shorts. All offer an educational
message in an entertaining fashion. "The
Third Day," a 14-minute film narrated by
James Earl Jones, relates to the important
and timely topic of social security. "The
Big Job" in 13 minutes tells about life on
CL\ERA9L\ IS IX SHOW
BrSLVESS L\ ILt\Wi\ll T

Plitt Feels Inieresi
In Cinema Is Growing
CHICAGO—Chicagoland magazine carried
a story this month dealing with the
worth of theatres.
Jim Feelcy. in his Cityscope column,
notes that film houses are not becoming
obsolete. He quotes Henry Plitt. head of
the 412-lheaire circuit, who said he "acknowledges
the trend of smaller theatres in
shopping centers, suburbs, outlying areas
and within inner-city high-rise complexes."'
He also concedes the strong attractions
of home TV. But he feels strongly that
there
will be a major revival in the public's interest
in cinema offering what TV cannot. Patrons
soon will realize a desire to get out
of the house for a break and change of
pace, he said.
To further attract patrons and satisfy
their desires, many houses arc adding a
complete food and drink service within
their lobbies in addition to the popcorn,
candies and soda pop already served.
Barrels of Grease 'Sold'
As Part of Plitt Promo
C HIC ACiO— Never assuming that a film
will appeal to the public through the usual,
routine advertising. Plitt Theatres' managers
go all out to set up effective promotion.
Recently "Grease" was the focal point for
reaching patrons. The effort took place at
the Plitt Town & Country Theatres 1 and 2
in Mishawaka. Ind.
Dennis Hutchins. assistant advertising director
in Plitt's Chicago office, relates how
area business houses joined in creating added
interest among townspeople. "Grease"
jeans outfits supplied by Lion's Den Clothing
were first displayed in the theatre lobby
and then given away via WRBR-FM radio
programs. This particular radio promotion
included LPs from the soundtrack supplied
by local stores. Other tie-in promotion included
free dance lessons at Arthur Murray
School of Dance, and special discount prices
during opening weekend at Ponderosa restaurants.
As a bit of spoof, staff members
dressed in attire typical of the '50s and oflered
lo sell
barrels of grease.
Admiral Theatre Combines
Posh Decor, Adult Films
( Hl( Ado -I'al Ricciardi, whose ellorls
have awarded him the lille ol Millionaire
Showman," and Mario Niizzo are once
again doing a bang-up job in an effort to
lei their audiences know and feel that Ihey
le in the "Show Palace of Adult F-'ilms."
Top films make up the Ricciardi/Nuzzo
iiirmula for success. Hut proper decor is
also a high point observed in ihe Adniiral
Theatre operations.
Northwest Drapery is installing pt)sh
! ipcs, new seats arc being placeil Ihrough-
II the theatre's auditorium and ihe latest
st:ir-!ighting, plush carpeting and modern
ithroom fixtures are being installed as new
•
novation features.
All work is being done by local business
establishments under the supervision of
George Hamilton, general contractor.
.•\nd the Admiral's exterior is not being
overlooked. There will be a new and ultraswank
canopy to draw attention to this first
run movie house, the entire exterior will
be sand-blasted and Perma-Stone will enhance
the outside.
Recently, with the personal appearance>
of starlets Annette Havens and Sharon
Mitchell, almost every top entertainer appearing
in local clubs dropped in to catch
the show. More important, they voiced enthusiastic
comments about the management
of the theatre as well as the stars.
It is recognized that the Admiral operations
are especially successful due to the
professional efforts of Mrs. Wanda Travis,
daytime manager Anthony Spavone and
night manager Al Kopiec and his staff.
Important is the fact that in the industry,
the Ricciardi-Nuzzo team is commend
ed for having the insight and initiative to
remove the "dark veil" that tends to cover
a medium which millions and millions ol
mature adults have indicated they want b\
frequent attendance at the Admiral.
University Wins Chicago
Intercom Film Fest Award
CHICAGO — Concordia University in
Montreal. Canada, is the winner of a newh
inaugurated award at the 14th annual Chicago
International Industrial Film/ Video
Competition, Intercom '78. The prize, a
Chromapro professional slide copier, will be
presented by John Brenneman, manager of
dealer marketing for the Durst U.S. /Sickles
Co.. sponsor of the award, at the awards
banquet November 15. The banquet takes
place in the Crystal Ballroom of the Blackstone
Hotel here.
The Chromapro, a new and sophisticated
system of slide reproduction, is awarded to
Concordia's slide show, "The University Experience,"
a production entered in the guidance
category of the competition.
Lucille Wallace, governing board vicechairman
and coordinator of Intercom '78.
stated, "We at the Chicago Film Festival
welcome the participation of this fine company
in supporting the most important business
and industrial audio-visual competition
in Ihe United States. We congratulate Concordia
University on its award-winning production."
Intercom is a presentation of Cincni.i
Chicago, which also presents the aniui.il
Chicago International Film Festival each
November. Honorary chairman for the I97S
Intercom awards awards banquet is the Honorable
Michael A. Bilandic, mayor of Chi
cage.
Intercom '78 is made possible in pari b\
grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a
'.'ale ageni.y: PhiUonu'ihinls ntaga/ine, .i
Ziff-Davis publication, and ihe Cilv of Chi
cago.
Warbrook Productions and W illi.ii
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biographical look al Errol Flynii.
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MIAMI
^ideo City, South Florida's largest film
studios, will end production after this
month. Douglas Weiss. Video City's vicepresident
and general manager, said that
the general volume of business has not been
as high as in past years. Approximately 26
people work full time at the studio and
some 100 more are hired part-time each
year. Several hundred commercial films are
produced there each year. Weiss said the
company will remain open until the end of
September to produce TV commercials and
industrial films.
The Jerry Lewis 24-hour Muscular Dystrophy
Skate-a-thon will begin with a celebrity
sign-up party Saturday (2) from
7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the three local
Super Skating Centers. Many members of
the Miami Dolphins will join poster child
Matthew Brown at the Kendall skating center
and also at Kendall Lake and Midway
skating centers. During the party records,
albums. Dolphin autographed pictures. T-
shirts and skating passes will be given
away.
From a column by William Tucker: "According
to Fred Singer, president of the
South Florida Film and Tape Producers
Ass'n, Florida has become the fourth largest
motion picture operation behind Los
Angeles, New York and Chicago. 'We've got
a going and growing movie industry here
and everything else needed to attract filmmakers
now and in the future,' Singer said.
Between 1.500 and 2,500 international filmmakers
are expected at the festival."
Tony Gulliver of Miami, well-known photographer
who travels around the world with
film companies, has said his next picture,
"Fourth of July," starring Al Pacino. will
be filmed in Miami Beach.
Miami Beach's Cinema Theatre may have
been given a temporary delay from plans
to establish shops in the space formerly
occupied by its lobby. It's possible that the
site might be listed with the National Register
of Historic Places, thus thwarting plans
for the conversion.
Donald Alexander Stewart, 70. who had
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CHARLOTTE
JJam- Kerr (Dominant Pictures), his wife
Betty and their daughter Brenda are
spending two weeks' vacation at his beach
house in Long Beach. N. C. Johnny Martin,
his associate, will handle the duties in
the office during Kerr's abscence.
Soundtrack albums from top-grossing pictures
also are proving their worth. "Grease"
is No. 1 among albums. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band" is eighth. "Saturday
Night Fever," "Thank God It's Friday" and
"FM" are also in the top 50. Some theatres
have worked out deals with local record
shops to sell their albums at the theatre.
Deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs.
Mildred (Milly') Logan who died August 17.
Milly was widely known around Filmrow.
having worked at Universal and Warner
Bros.
Notes from Southern Booking & .Advcrlising
Co.— Phil Nance and Homer Lynch
(Mission Valley Theatres. Raleigh. N. C.)
are very pleased with the results of their
family days" promotion of "The Magic of
Lassie." They had a unique tie-up with
Winn-Di.\ie. a large grocery company. The
store printed 8.000 coupons which were
distributed to customers and which admitted
a family of five for $3. The promotion
was called "Winn-Di.xie Family Days."
Turnout was excellent and the concessions
were fantastic.
CIS
"Hooper" (Charlottetown Mall 1). "Grease"
(Manor). "Heaven Can Wait" (Charlottetown
Mall II).
Notes from Carolina Booking: DesMc
Guyer's son Eddie graduated from West
Mecklenburg High School this past June
and now is a freshman at Western Carolina.
"Big" Bill Cline's daughter Anita will
enter Lenoir Rhyne college in September.
Herman Stone, president of Theatre Owners
of North &. .South Carolina and vicepresident
of Consolidated Theatres,
presided
at their board meeting August 22 during
which various problems were discussed. The
board praised Jim Gillian (Stewart & Everett
Theatres) and Sam Cloninger (Consolidated
Theatres) for their splendid showmanship
on the screening committee which was
displayed at the annual convention held in
Myrtle Beach recently. Stone announced
that on December 22, they will add three
screens to the Hickory Hall Cinemas.
A. Foster McKissick and Fred Curdts
(executives. Fairlane/ Litchfield Theatres)
made a swing of their theatres through
North and South Carolina. Georgia. Alabama
and Florida.
NEW ORLEANS
patty Duke Astin and husband John Astin
There Is No Joy
In New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS—The Jo\ Theatre,
which opened in 1947 in downtown New
Orleans, closed its doors for the last time
August 31. The closing, which had been
rumored for months, ended the career of
the huge movie palace which lately had been
the home of such Universal blockbusters as
"Airport," "Jaws" and "The Sting."
The decline of the theatre was attributed
to the rising popularity of multi-screen shopping
center theatres which offer ample free
parking and to the decreasing desire to attend
esents in the downtown area. A decline
in the number of films available also contributed
costs.
to shrinking audiences and swelling
Myrtice Swearington, the theatre's manager
for 20 years, said her staff (all women
except for the porter, the engineer and the
projectionist) would ""take a vacation for a
while, but we're all in the movie business
and will probably stay in it."
The Joy had been the scene of many a
promotional campaign. Stars such as Dan
Duryea and Piper Laurie appeared on the
stage when their pictures opened there.
Gene Barnette. Ms. Swcaringtons secretary,
commented that Leverc C. Montgomery,
owner of the Joy. "made all of us feci
like we were part of the theatre. We only
ran good, decent movies at the Joy."
attended the Monday night session of
the American Legion Auxiliary convention Charlotte's Filmrow Folk
here. Mrs. Astin flew into town from location
filming of a TV Mingle at WRAL-TV Fete
Buddy Jones (Capitol Theatre. Tallahasse.
Fla.) is about to lose an "old friend":
CllARlOllE B(.\oiiici correspon-
movie in Palm Springs
to accept the auxiliary's contribution of
"Star Wars" will end in a few weeks having
dent Charlie Leonard recently took part in
over $240,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy
played over a year and compiling all sorts
Raleigh's WR.\L-TV's annual party and
Ass'n.
of house records.
sends us this report:
Mary Bozcman, New York actress and '\\ contingent of film folk met in Charlotte
August 21 and boarded a chartered
Also from Frank Jones to the theatres:
native Orleanian, has advanced the idea of
"Although we have referred to 'National
a Tennessee Williams theatre as a tribute to plane to Raleigh. We were met at the airport
by Del Carty, WRAL executive, and
Lampoon's Animal House' as just 'Animal
a native son recognized as the greatest living
House,' it is very important that you do not
playright, and, according to Ms. Bozeman, h s g'rl Frid.iy Donra. We were then escorted
in liveried chauffeured limousiness to th."
use the abbreviated title on your marquee
the great playwright of the 20th century. "If
or attraction sign. In many of our theatres
Williams had not
mothers sec the attraction on your panel
written any plays except exclusive MacGrcgor Downs Country
three 'The Glass Menagerie,' Club.
and arc misled into thinking that the picture
still established
his
their small children. If you can't get the full
lilL- on your sign, use 'National Lampoon'
niche in the history of drama." ers were escorted from the locker to
Ms. Bozeman, who organized and has been the club house in golf carls. Powers mixiels
alone."
acting in the Venture Theatre, Chelsea, in abbreviated mini coslimies acted as good
Bill Thrush was in from the coast, having New York, came to New Orleans to present will ambassadors.
"
a confab with Bill Simpson (Simpson's her two one-woman plays ""S'ni"' and ""Desmond"
at the American Iliciiic Assn con-
niiMiopolized by the fair sex, and volleyball
lennis and the swimming pool were
Distributing Co.) on the distribution of his
new film "Alex Joseph and His Wives." vention this week.
w.is very popular.
Also deepest sympathy on the death of his
"Honors in golf went lo John R. (Bob)
French films from the silent era to ihe
wile, whi) died two months ago.
McCliire of Charlotte Booking. Hugh Sykes
presenl were featured in a series this fall
of Queen City Advertising and smilin' Jack
'lop {•ro.sscs of the week, "National Lampoon's
Animal House" (South Park II), English subtitles were included in the scries.
at lulane University. Fourteen films with
Jordan of Southern Booking.
"Eddie Marks and John Trexler of
Slewarl & Fverell Thealres were the stellar
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"Bar conditioned (sic) buses left regularly
throughout the afternoon for a look at
WRAL's new 2.000-foot tower, the tallest
man-made structure east of the Mississippi.
"Next on the agenda was a cocktail party
at the pool, during which we met executives
from Rale'gh and the ABC network from
New York. The pleasant surprise of the evening
was amiable Sandy Hill, co-host of
.ABC's "Good Morning America.'
"Then we proceeded to the posh country
club for a buffet supper. ABC screened its
new product in the lounge room, which was
followed by dancing to music furnished by
the Salt & Pepper band.
"Later we wer; escorted back to the airport
and arrived in Charlotte at one in the
morning, a tired but satsified group. Thanks
to Del Carty and Donna for their splend d
job."
Those attending from Filmrow were Hugh
Sykes, Eddie Marks, John Trexler of Stewart
& Everett. Bob McClure. Mclvin Cook
cf American Internat'onal Pictures and
Charlie Leonard.
ATLANTA
Cchool bells are ringing all over the land
and that moaning sound you hear over
the tintinabulation comes from motion picture
theatre managers. It happens every
year, and the results are always the same,
but that is of small comfort to those who
feel the brunt of gazing at empty seats
and thousands of them. It is
like an epidemic that is without a cure.
There is some solace to those who have
product that will tide them through the
next week or so. but those "big ones" are
on their last legs and the doldrums are going
to come around. The kids will be missed
at the bo.xoffice.
The marquee changes provide little solace.
The changes are "Blackout." Rialto. Marbro
and North 85 drive-ins; "The Teasers Go
to Paris," Northeast Expressway. Roosevelt.
Lithia. South Expressway drive-ins. with
"Girls in Trouble" the second feature: "Star
Wars," (all seats 99 cents). North Springs
and Toco Hill; "Petey Wheatstraw." Ben
"Enter the Kung Fu Dragon." Atlanta;
Hill;
"Warlords of Atlantis." Cobb Cinema.
Jonesboro Twin. Omni 6. Parkaire, Tower
Place 6 and Ben Hill, plus drive-ins Bankhead.
Glenwood. Marbro. North 85 and
South Starlight.
A major studio sneak preview of "The
Buddy Holly Story" was staged August 25
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"Goin' Coconuts" (original title, "Aloha,
Donnie and Marie") starring Donny and
Marie Osmond, at Phipps Plaza Theatre. It
s a comedy thriller scheduled for release in
October.
Sara Lowery, United Artists cashier, has
returned to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
New York, to undergo some tests . . . Phil
Richardson, of the McLendon Theatres.
Union Springs. Ala., was in town to call on
some of the exchanges and branches.
WOMPI notes: The business meeting of
the Atlanta club was held August 16 at
Rich's department store. John Stembler jr.,
president of the Variety Club, introduced
Julie Windier, a WXIA-TV staffer. Variety
is sponsoring a muscular dystrophy telethon
in February, over the facilities of WXIA-
TV. Ms. Windier told her audience how
they could help in
carrying out the projects
that accompany this type of fund-raising
and added a slide presentation to emphasize
her talk.
This city will be represented at the
WOMPI convention to be held in Dallas
Wednesday (6)-Sunday (10). Heading the
delegation will be Esther Osley. the international
president of WOMPI. This convention
will center around a celebration of
the 25th anniversary of the organization,
which started as a band of pioneers who
felt they should participate and give the
"feminine touch" to the motion picture industry.
The Atlanta and New Orleans clubs
also are celebrating their 25th birthday
this year. Atlanta delegates are president
Betty Johnson and Lynda Norris. membership
chairman. Marjorie Roberson. vicepresident,
and Harriett Woodall are the
alternates. Others who will attend the convention
are Fentriss Carr of New World
Pictures of Atlanta and Mary Brannon of
AIP, parliamentarian.
The September meeting of the club
will take place Wednesday (20) at Rich's and
will honor Frankie English, a retired member.
Those who participated in the Dallas
convention probably will have much to say
about it!
Mack Clark, of Enterprise. Ala., owner/
©
operator of Clark Cinema Theatre and
Circle Drive-In there and the Clark Drivein
in Ozark. Ala., was the lucky winner of
the Pink Panther contest. The drawing took
place in the United Artists headquarters
.\ugust 15 and the winning ticket was
drawn by Howard Hopwood. who happened
to be a visitor in the UA exchange. Clark
was notified of his good fortune and was
told that his prize would be sent to him by
parcel post. The grand prize was a four-foot
stuffed Pink Panther.
Henry (Hank) Yowell, .Atlanta branch
manager of Allied Artists, is looking forward
to the release scheduled for November
10 nationwide of "The Wild Geese," an
Andrew V. McLaglen film starring Richard
Burton. Roger Moore, Richard Harris, Hardy
Kruger and Stewart Granger. The story
line follows the adventures of a group of 50
mercenaries against an angry African army
force.
Tradepress screenings perked up a bit last
week when four pictures were shown at the
Century Cinema Corp.'s facility. Wendy
Gellert, sister of Mitchell Gellert, the manager
of CCC, who has been ailing, gave us
this lineup: "Galyon." New World Pictures
of Atlanta; "Girl Friends." Warner Bros.;
"The Wild West." distributed by Trans National
Films, and "Super Jocks," C.L. Autrey's
Dixie Films.
Italian motion picture director Bernardo
Bertolucci, both elbows in plaster casts, resumed
shooting August 21 on his latest film
"La Luna" ("The Moon"). The director
broke both elbows two weeks ago when he
stumbled and fell during the filming of a
street scene in his native town of Parma.
Filming resumed in Rome in the amphitheatre
of Caracalla. It is presumed that Bertolucci
will watch where he plants his feet
while he is on the job.
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FEATURES SYMPOSIA, TALENT
Thirty Films Are Screened
At Third Chicano Festival
SAN ANTONIO—Not a single starlet
removed her bikini top. But that's about
thj only thing the third annual Chicano
Film Festival was missing when it opened
Thursday. August 24.
Ron White of the Express said that the
festival bombarded San Antonio with movies
and videotapes ranging from the marijuanainspired
antics of Cheech and Chong, to
documentaries on the Mexican-American in
politics, to the foot stomping beat of Little
Joe and La Familia.
The festival began with nearly 30 films
screened at La Mansion Hotel Thursday
afternoon. With four screening rooms operating
simultaneously, spectators at the festival
moved from one floor to another to
catch films created by or about Mexican-
Americans.
Films Vary in Quality
What they saw was as varied in quality
as it was in subject matter. There was a
pleasant surprise in a small package: an
Smm film titled "Portrait of a People" that
combined music, dramatic drawings and
news photos to make an appeal for Chicanos
to form their own identity.
There were unpleasant surprises also. A
preview of a bilingual television series produced
by KLRN-TV scheduled to begin
this fall was the type of simplistic, moralizing
story that olten disappoints public TV
Viewers. "El Derecho se Estar" had a racially
mixed group of neighborhood kids and a
Spanish-speaking Anglo policeman working
to keep an illegal Mexican immigrant in
the U.S. The issues concerning illegal immigrants
were never really explored.
The issues took a back seat in another
videotape, "Crystal City is Cold," a videotape
produced by a group of high school
students. The tape gave a cursory explanation
of the reasons why Crystal City"s natural
gas was cut off after the South Texas
town failed to pay a $700,000 overdue bill
to LaVaca Gathering Co.
Thj Crystal City show elected instead to
depict how the cut-off affected the lives of
a fictitious Chicano family. The mixture of
documentary and rehearsed scenes is wordy
and needs editing, but it's an interesting effort,
particularly from a group of students.
The emphasis among the entries in the
festival was on contemporary documentaries.
An outstanding example was "En Las
Callas de Este L.A,". a look at members of
the Low Riders, a car club in Los Angeles,
and its roots in gang wars dating back to
the 1930s.
The problem of the gangs is discussed
by lawmen and social workers, but the most
interesting comments come from gang
members themselves who see the origins of
the gangs as a macho attempt to obtain
recognition from girls, but who sec no solution
to the problem.
Other documentaries are mor; prosaic,
such as "A Political Renaissance," an overview
of Chicanos in politics with an undisguised
appeal for Mexican-Americans to
get out and vote.
One of the most interesting of the films
fell beween documentary and fiction. Based
loosely on the legends of Joaquin Muretta,
a Mexican bandit killed in 1853 in California.
"Dead in the Sierra" combines a
folk-rock sound track with fictional scenes
and historical pictures to show the Anglo
usurping Spanish settlers in the search for
gold.
Later in the afternoon screenings moved
to the Theatre for the Performing Arts,
where the commercial films, "Up in Smoke"
by the comedy team of Cheech and Chong,
and "Raices de Sangre," a Mexican Academy
.Award nominee, were shown.
Symposia Treat Financial
End of Chicano Filmmaking
SAN ANTONIO—Rodolfo Resendez of
the News, covering the Third Annual Chicano
Film Festival here, reported that independent
Hispanic filmmakers Thursday,
August 24. charged Hollywood movie
studios are more interested in getting more
business than in funding minority produced
films.
"They don't want a piece of the property."
said Carlos Penichet of Bilingual Education
Service of Los Angeles. "They want
a piece of your established business." Penichet.
who has been producing films independently
for the last eight years, said most
large studios act like banks and aren't willing
to
take risks.
His comments came during the first of
two symposiums at the film festival at La
Mansion Del Rio Hotel. Thursday's symposium
dealt with funding for Chicano
films.
Penichet cited the example of a recent
program by Universal Studios set up to help
minorities break into the film industry. He
said of the seven to nine companies that
got funding from the studio's program, twothirds
had nothing to do with making films.
"One was a caterer." Penichet said.
He noted that he did not seek funding
from the studio when he learned of the development.
"They have no intentions of
funding movies." he added. Dal De Windt.
a Universal representative, told the group
he hoped to change the policy and become
more sensitive to those seeking funds.
Penichet also criticized the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting for failing to provide
funds for minority film producers.
(Continued on following page)
Idea of Chicano Film Fest
Praised in Local Editorial
SAN ANTONIO—The following editorial,
entitled "Film Festival Goes .Abroad,"
appeared in the Sunday Express-News here
following the Chicano Film Festival.
It is being reprinted here in its entirety.
"During its third year, the Chicano Film
Festival here received an invitation to take
its activities to Mexico City, a recognition
of the work of the young artists
for the films screened.
responsible
"By giving exposure to a great many
films over a short period of time to a group
expressly interested in the use of film as an
art form and communication medium, the
festival provided a forum of encouragement
and an artistic outlet for young talent
in
particular.
"The festival offered amateur films which
explored social and economic problems as
well as professional works.
"The Express-News was pleased to be
asked to share in the sponsorship of portions
of the festival. One of the most important
things an aspiring artist can have is a forum
in which to test his ideas. The festival offered
him that."
U.S.-Mexican
Cultural
Ties Seen Through Film
San Antonio—The third annual Chicano
Film Festival, which was held
here Thursday and Friday, August 24
and 25, is going to be the vanguard of
a cultural exchange between Mexican-
Americans and Mexicans, it was announced.
The film festival is going to be shown
in Mexico City throughout October,
according to Manuel Gonzalez Casanova,
director of film archives for the
National Autonomous University of
Mexico.
Casanova said that it was hoped that
many of the filmmakers will be present
for discussions with Mexican filmmakers
and the public.
Following the October screening of
the Chicano Film Festival, the National
Autonomous University of Mexico
hopes to bring examples of Chicago
music and theatre to Mexico.
One of the main goals of the cultural
exchange is to clear up any misconceptions
Mexicans have about Chicano culture.
Casanova said.
The Chicano Film Festival will he
sponsored by the National .\utonomous
University of Mexico and the Mexican
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
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'
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lifetime' Debut Wins
Applause, Laughter
SAN AMOMO—A thundering standing
ovation greeted "Only Once in a Lifetime"
as the film received its world premier.- here
Friday evening. August 25. it was reported
hy Ben K.ing jr., entertainment editor of
the Express-News.
The o\ation was given by slightly more
than 2.000 people who attended the film,
which has been billed as the first Hollywood
production directed and produced by Mexican-Americans.
The premiere, co-sponsored by the Express-News,
was considered the highlight of
the third annual Chicano Film Festival.
The film, which centers on the trials and
tribulations of an elderly Mexican-American
artist in East Los Angeles, won laughter
as the artist, played by Miguel Robelo. ran
into Anglo social workers who insisted on
speaking their broken Spanish to him. His
other problems entailed Mexican-American
fathers who were "dead set" on their daughters
getting married.
Hero's Faith Renewed
The crux of the situation faced by the
film's hero is that he begins to feel his life
is worthless because of the restrictions put
upon him by various local laws and the fact
that an art dealer no longer will display his
paintings. For a while, the artist considers
suicide, but in the end decides against it
after his faith in life is renewed as he meets
various people while he tries to find a home
for his alcoholic dog.
The main point of the film, aecording to
its co-producers Alcjadro Grattan and Moctcuma
Esparza, is to present a story about
contemporary Mexican-American life, but
to avoid the stereotypes usually associated
with the minority group in films.
Outside the Theatre for the Performing
Arts, where the film was premiered, the film
festival's organizers added a touch of Hollywood
in honor of the world premiere.
Several national and local dignitaries arrived
at the theatre as they were announced
over a public address system, with a squad
'I photographers snapping their pictures.
Among those attending were Jack Valenli.
president of the Motion Picture Ass'n of
America, Mayor Lila Cockrell and city
councilmen Hernardo Eureste and Rudy Ortiz.
Following the premiere, a reception and
dance honoring the co-producers and stars
of "Only Once in a Lifetime" was held at
the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel. Guests
were serenaded by strumming mariachis and
..veral other dunce ant! musical perlorm-
The two-day festival is sponsored by
Centro Video of the Oblate College of the
Southwest.
Jack Valenti Encourages
Chicano Film Creators
.San .\nlunlu—C'hieaiio filniniakers
look promising but, like all filmmakers,
they face rou);h going, says the president
of the .Motion Picture A.vs'n of
.America, according to Lamont Uood
of the Light.
"I was *er\ much impressed today
hy the intensity of the dedication and
comniitnient of these >oung filmmakers,"
commented Jack Valenti after
meeting with Hispanic motion picture
makers at the Chicano Film Festival
here.
"But my only honest advice to them
and all young filmmakers is to he prepared
for disappointment." noted the
MI'AA thief. "Out of e\ery hundred
young filmmakers, only a handful
make it to the big lime. Talent and
dedication doesn't mean you will succeed,
but without it you cannot succeed."
Valenti noted that making a successful
motion picture is difficult, requiring
the talents of an artist and a field
commander.
Tour of Farms, Drive-In
Part of Britons' Agenda
From Cenlnl
Ed:lron
NESS CITY, KAS.—A recent
Bo.xoffice
article concerning two British youths on
their first visit to an American drive-in
caught the attention of Paul Ricketts, Ricketts
Theatres, who says he also took some
English visitors on their first trip to an outdoor
theatre.
The Britons, who hail from the lake
coimtry of Northern England, stayed with
Ricketts while he showed them around local
farming and terracing operations.
The entourage saw "The Betsy" at the
Star Drive-In on a night during which,
Ricketts says, "Mother Nature gave us perfect
weather—but 'The Betsy' gave us less
than perfect business."
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"The best way to get money from the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting is through
a tie-in to a television station or having a
big name like Bill Moyers who gels funded
year after year." As alternatives. Penichci
suggested that filmmakers seek private
sources such as banks or find a TV station
or film company to co-produce a movie.
Luis Terrazas. Corporation for Public
Broadcasting board member, told some 50
spectators that the corporation at times has
been "insensitive" to fund-seekers. But he
blamed independent filmmakers for some
of the problems. "A lot of independents
have not come through and rattled the
cage. he said. Terrazas, formerly of San
"
Antonio, said the corporation already has
begun to study ways of improving communications
with minority filmmakers.
Another independent film producer from
Los Angeles said the biggest problem encountered
by Mexican-American filmmakers
is knowing how to look for funding. "It is
a very difficult thing." he said. "We have a
lot of very creative Chicano and Latino
filmmakers, but they just don't know how
to get through the front door."
'Swarm' Hyped in Canada
With $500,000 Campaign
TORONTO— Promotion campaigns for
the Warner Bros, release "The Swarni"
added an estimated S500.000 to the Canadian
economy, according to the publication
Marketing.
Al Dubin, advertising and publicity director
for Warners in Canada, who supervised
the entire publicity drive and personally
created many elements of it, related:
"We took 104 billboards in the Toronto
area and put posters on both sides of 84
subway stations."
Attracting much response was the radio
ballyhoo, which continued for a month and
involved nine stations in cities across Canada.
The on-lhe-air publicity involved a
"I'd like to escape from the swarm with
" contest, in which the name of
the favorite local deejay was written on an
entry blank and sent to the radio station.
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^oug Brown is to co-star with Coleen Gray
and others in Brian Pinette's feature
film, "Mother," to be filmed here over the
Labor Day weekend. Brown is a weatherman
on KTRK-TV here
Ladies is the theme for the final week of
the 10th annual Alley Film Festival. Films
to be screened include "Stella Dallas," "His
Girl Friday" and "Reckless" with Jean Harlow
. final in the Midnight Sleaze
Series will be "Lisztomania." Ken Russell's
look at Franz Liszt. During the 12-weeklong
festival there were 43 films offered,
36 in the regular series and seven during
the Friday Midnight Sleaze Series. During
the series there was one world permiere
showing, that of "Sebastiane."
From North Central Edition
Eric Gerber of the Post wrote an outstanding
article on Texas-born actor Bruce
OMAHA—Peter Citron, whose film and
McGill who stars in "National Lampoon's entertainment comments appear in the
Animal House." This is his second
World-Herald
film,
here,
the
commented on an ad
first being "Handle With Care" which
which was run recently by
played
at th; Alley Theatre August 26 and
a local theatre
owner. His remarks
27.
are reprinted, in part.
McGill grew up in San Antonio where he
attended Incarnate Word and then the University
of Texas in Austin. "Animal House"
has opened at the Clear Lake 2, Galleria
I & IL Greenspoint 5, Loew's Town &
Country 3. Southmore 6 and Westwood 3.
Johnny Holmes is being seen as Johnny
Wadd in his newest and biggest role in
"The China Cat" which is enjoying an exclusive
Texas premiere engagement at Cinema
West and West Branch. Holmes also
is being seen in "Son of Fulfillment" at the
Village . . . "Forgotten Lady," the feature
film shot in Houston by Brian Pinette and
starring Coleen Gray, star of the "405 and
50s, will be premiered here in September.
Co-starring with Ms. Gray are local performers
Filomena, Dallas Hill, Beverly Sutton,
Charlie de Alnza, Ted Luedemann and Lillette
Rene . film that Doug McClure
was to have made in Germany has fallen
through so his engagement at the Windmill
Dinner Theatre is extended through Sunday
(10).
Included among the new films and those
returning for additional playing time are
"All the Kings Men" "Good Guys Wear
Black," the double-bill of "Welcome to
L.A." and "The Long Goodbye," "The Red
Shoes," the double-bill of "The Sensual
Man" and "Le Sex Shop," the double-bill
of "Fantastic Planet" and "Fantastic Animation
Festival," "All Things Bright and
Beautiful," "National Lampoon's Animal
House," "How Green Was My Valley,"
"Eyes of Laura Mars," the double-bill of
"Key Largo" and "To Have and Have Not,"
"Sandakan 8," "Stingray," "Capricorn One"
and "Convoy."
Family Films Are Pushed;
Results Are Questionable
So how well did the Park 4 ads do? The
ones headlined, "Omaha, Put Up or Shut
Up?"
"We are continuously told by you, our
patrons, that we should quit showing Junk
movies! We are now showing 'International
Velvet.' The people of Omaha that
are seeing
this picture come out of the Park 4
Theatre raving about it . . .," the ad that
ran several times last week starts.
". . . Support this great picture or don't
complain to us to bring you good, clean
entertainment," it ends.
Fred Gerardi, manager of Park 4, says
the ad came from the theatre's owners.
"We got three letters commending us for
showing the film." he says. "But the result
at the boxoffice? Zero!"
"International Velvet" is a family film in
the old manner, with only a couple of
scenes that might put off little
tykes.
Park 4 is going to give the movie one
more week to see if those who pay lip
service to family fare will follow with the
buck.
'Smoke' Gets Off With
High Grosses in Texas
DALLAS—Paramount Pictures' "Up in
Smoke" in its initial playdates in Texas
has grossed a high $344,785 for the first
ten days in nine theatres, it was announced
by Frank G. Mancuso, senior vice-president
for domestic distribution. The film is showing
in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston. San Antonio.
Arlington and Austin.
The film's opening grosses have come in
the wake of a specialized distribution and
marketing strategy devised by Paramount
and aimed at attracting the widest possible
audience for the genre comedy that "Up in
Smoke" represents. The theatres showing
the film covered many markets: youth, college,
ethnic and sophisticated audiences.
House seating capacities range from 225
and upwards.
The grosses achieved by the film were
reported by the distributor as follows. In
the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, at the Park Central,
Preston and TCU theatres, the picture
reaped $108,189. In Houston, at the Meyerland
and Town and Country theatres, the
comedy brought in $98,531.
In San Antonio, the film grossed $88,547
at two houses, and in Austin and Arlington.
the movie picked up $49,518 at two theatres.
A Lou Adler production, Cheech and
Chong's "Up in Smoke" stars Tommy
Chong and Cheech Marin, Tom Skerritt,
Edie Adams, Strother Martin. Louisa Moritz,
Zane Buzby and Stacy Keach as Sergeant
Stedenko. Produced by Adler and
Lou Lombardo and directed by Adler. the
film was written by the comedy team of
Cheech and Chong.
Paramount plans a fall general release
throughout the U.S. and Canada beginning
Friday (29). International distribution will
be handled by Cinema International Corp.
Bob LeMoud and Lois Zetter have formed
LeMond-Zetter Productions and will
produce "Interview With a Vampire." based
on the novel by Anne Rice.
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The Granada in Dallas
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DALLAS—The Granada Theatre will
hosi area premieres for seven films during
ihe ncxl two months, according to the Times
Herald. Bernardo Beriolucci's "IWO" began
Friday. .August 25. and ran for one week.
Ihe newspaper's account of the Granada
schedule is reprinted here.
The highly acclaimed ••1900." cut from
the original eight hours to four, is a fictionalized
account of the social and political
history of Italy from 1900 to the present.
using two Italian families as examples of
changes in the country over the years. Featured
in the film are Sterling Hayden. Burt
Lancaster. Robert DcNiro. Gerald Depardieu
and Dominique Sanda.
Friday (1) through Monday (4). "The
Children of Theatre Street" will make its
Dallas debut, along with a co-feature of
Prokofieffs ballet "Romeo and Juliet."
which stars Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf
Nureyev. "The Children of Theatre Street"
provides a view of the Vagnova Classical
Institute in Leningrad, which trains gifted
children for Russian ballet.
Japanese director Nagima Oshima's "In
the Realm of the Senses," a film which
startled many Western critics last year with
its stylized sex and violence, will premiere
Friday (8) and Saturday (9). Based on an
actual incident in Tokyo in 1936. the film
explores the erotic and violent sexual relationship
between a young prostitute and
the bordello owner's husband.
Described by one reviewer as "a gay
film for straights." a documentary called
"Word Is Out" will be screened Friday
(22) through Monday (25). Consisting ol
26 interviews with homosexuals, the documentary
concerns the choices made by indi-
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15 and 16. Hailed by some critics as a
seminal influence in domestic film experimentation.
Cassavetes produced and directed
the widely admired film featuring Gcna
Rowlands. "A Woman Under the Influence."
one of the two to be shown. The
other film. "The Killing of a Chinese
Bookie." features Cassavetes' cohort Ben
Gazzara as the owner of a Los Angeles
night club who is forced to kill to protect
himself.
The last of the premieres on the twomonth
calendar is a film which made its
way into many critics' "ten best" list last
year—Claude Goretta's "The Lacemaker."
which will be shown October 16 through
21. Featuring Isabelle Huppert. the movie
centers on the brief relationship between a
beauty shop assistant and a university
student.
'Star Wars' Coniinues
Hot Pace in Nebraska
F.'om North Central Edition
OMAHA—"Star Wars." the lilm that
zoomed to record heights last year, has
kicked on its afterburner, according to
Doug Smith of the World-Herald. Smith's
comments are quoted below:
In a national rerelease. the film packed
six Omaha theatres last weekend in the
Omaha area.
Robert Blank, an owner of the Skyview
Drive-In Theatre at 72nd Street and Hartman
Avenue, said that Saturday night.
"Cars were backed up for miles along 72nd,
all the way back to Blondo." Cars also were
lined up from the north.
He said police were directing traffic at
intersections.
Blank said the theatre has stalls for more
then a thousand cars and has another 250
viduals about their own sexuality.
scats on top of and around the projection
Director Wim Wenders. called "one of
building. He said every space was filled for
the most commercially minded" of the new
both showings of the "Star Wars"-"Infranian"
double-feature Saturday night with
German filmmakers, cast American actor
Dennis Hopper in his "The American
the last weary moviegoers heading for home
I-ricnd." a psychological thriller and murder
mystery to be screened October 1.^ and
at 5 a.m. Sunday morning.
Blank has scheduled two showings of the
14.
double-feature again this Friday and Saturday.
The second show will begin .iboui I
Two films by American actor/director
John Cassavetes will be premiered October
a.m. he said.
Cierry Grecno of the Douglas Ihealrv
Co.. which is showing "Star Wars" in two of
its local theatres, said, "I guess Saturday
night everybody turned people away at all
si\
theatres."
NtKl Nosseck will direct "Dreamer" Irom
.1 screenplay by James Pioeior .iinl I .irry
Hischol.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Q^r> Domlnqucz, partner in the operation
of the Honey C reek Cinema in Grove,
was in town to take care of business other
than for the theatre.
The Villa Theatre, a very popular showplace
for many, many years here, recently
was torn down.
The Follett Theatre in Folleti, Tex., has
been closed temporarily, we were advised
by booking agent .Mhel Boyter.
There was a large turnout for the United
Theatre Owners of Oklahoma and the Texas
Panhandle meeting here August 23.
George Bannan, United Artists publicity
agent from Dallas, was in town to set up
campaigns for upcoming product from that
company and MGM.
Ron Wolfe, Times reviewer, said of Universal's
"National Lampoon's Animal
House" that it is just like old times and is
a different way of looking back at past
times. Anybody who was offended by college
in the 1960s should be offended by
this film.
Marquee changes here: "Bucksione County
Prison" is at the Mc.Arthur Park. Riviera.
Skyview. N.W. Highway and Sooner
Twin. American International Pictures' "The
Norseman " is playing the Wcstwood, Sooner
Twin and 14 Flags.
New offerings on Tulsa screens: "The
Norseman" at the .Airview and llih Street
Twin drive-ins. Paramount's ""Up in Smoke"
at Ihe Woodland Hills and Forum theatres
and "Buekstone County Prison" at the Fontana
and 1 lib Street Twin.
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idea by James K. Broome, manager of
Ogden-Perry's Center Cinema here, helped
boost grosses for their engagement of "The
Bad News Bears Cio to Japan."
Brtxime arranged with Paul Comcaux.
to an-
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noimce the film at each little league team
game. In return Ihe furnished passes to be
awarded the best player in each game.
Broome calculates that over 10,000 people
heard the announcements. That promotion,
plus a batting helmet giveaway which
took place the Sunday following opening,
all contributed to the success of the latest
111 the "H.id News Bears" series.
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DALLAS
Qelebrating the silver annivcrs,ir\ ol iho
industry organization. WOMPI will
hold its international convention here Wednesday
(6) through Sunday (10). Those who
have not signed up for all events are reminded
that tickets for individual events still
are available. Dallas WOMPIs are asked to
join in entertaining fellow members and
film industry workers from across the country.
Individual tickets for breakfasts are
S8..'i0. for the luncheon are $10 and for
the Ranch Party Friday (8) and the awards
bar.qujt. president's ball and installation
Saturday (9) tickets will sell for $18.50
each. The programs, favors and menus all
are well-planned and look to be excellent.
So come on. Dallas, and join the fun. For
tickets and information call Mar\ Crump
at
692-.'50.S5.
Bob Stewart has opened the new. fromthe-ground-up
theatre in Mount Pleasant.
Harold Brooks will do the buying and booking
for the .Southsidj Twin. Stewart's address,
by the way. is Bo.\ 612. Mount Pleasant.
Tex. 7.'!455.
Congratulation.s go to Nancy .ind Jaime
Moore of San Marcos. They are the proud
parents of a baby boy. The Moores manage
the Showplacc in San Marcos . . . Also
on the maternity list: Sharron Higgins of
Dal Art recently gave birth to a girl. Both
mother and daughter are doing fine.
Two weeks ago 20th Century-Fox staffers
here held a buffet farewell party for Billie
Webb who retired after 28 years with the
lilm company. The event was well attended
by representatives from area theatre circuits,
hixiking offices, out of town exhibitor
friends and current and former 20ih-Fox
employees. Those who could not attend sent
flowers or called to join Billie in the festivil:js
h\ VMrc. I here were ^o man\ in .ittendance
that it would be impossible to list
them all. but long-tim.' friends from 20th-
Fox who showed were Myrtle Kilts. Helen
Hamilton. Marie Russey. Paul Ramsey. Bill
Anderson. Betty Kuchnle. Jim Middleton.
Walter Hanson and Billie's dear friend
Muggins White. She was presented with a
gold charm from her co-workers. All of us
in the industry wish her the very best in
retirement.
Jim Crump of Crump Distributors announced
the acquisition of rights to distribute
Panther Productions pictures. The
first release from Panther is "The Fox Affair."
now available. Future releases include
"Perfect Killer" starring Lee Van Cleef.
"Centerfold" and "Regret." George Echols,
president of Stallion Releasing Corp., was in
from Atlanta recently to discuss with Crump
plans for the upcoming feature ""Italian
Stallion."
Dana Dodsoii is leaving United .Artists
to take care of her new daughter and to
work part-time for her husband. She will
be missed by friends on Filmrow. but hopefully
she will be able to continue her association
with WOMPI.
Brandon Doak and James M. Prichard
will hold their sixth armual "Doaker-Prich""
tour-man Florida scramble golf tournament
Thursday (21) at the Dallas Athletic Club
Country Club beginning at 10:30 a.m. The
event will serve as a practice round the day
before the Varity Club golf tournament
which will take place at the same course.
The two veterans are expecting a field of
60 golfers for this warm-up tourney. Invitations
have been mailed out for Ihc Variety
event.
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The Rich Get Richer
In Minneapolis Dates
MINNEAPOLIS — Remember the old
song that went "the rich get richer—and
the poor get poorer"? That was aLmost the
way it went here during a week that saw
five fresh arrivals. One of them, "Cat and
Mouse," romped in with a rich 230 at the
Edina II Theatre. A second, "The Teasers
Go to Paris," was an oo-la-la 140 in a dual
drive-in debut. But the rest had to dig for
coin.
"Corvette Summer" in a seven-screen
spread found a 100. "The Norseman" in
six situations sailed in with a scanty 80.
And "Big Wednesday" was a tiny 50 at
two situations.
While all this was going on. the current
crop of screen giants gave hardly an inch
or a dollar. "National Lampoon's Animal
House" came in with 710 compared with
720 a week earlier. "Heaven Can Wait"
was 425 (430 the week before). "Foul
Play" was 320, down just a bit from its
earlier 345. "Grease" held firm with a
200. "Hooper" went from a 170 to a 165.
"Eyes of Laura Mars" also hardly budged,
shifting from a 200 to a 190. Could exhibitors
be cloning their weekly grosses?
(Average Is 100)
(UA), 5th
Edina II—Cat and Mouse (SR), 1st wk
Hopkins, Skyway I Foul Play (Para),
-320
Lucky Twins, 65 Hi The Teasers Go to Pari
(SR), 1st wk. ..._ 140
Movies at Eden Prairie, Northtown Big
Wednesday (WB), Isl wk 50
Park Heaven Can Wait (Para), 8th wk 425
Skyway II Notional Lampoon's Animal House
(Univ), 2nd wk _._710
Southdale The Buddy Holly Story (Col).
10th wk 90
Southdale—laws 2 (Univ), 10th wk 100
Southtown—Grease Ft :i' If':! .•.': 200
3 theatres—Who'll Stop the Rain lA),
2nd wk. 110
4 theatres—The Cat from Outer Space (BV),
3rd wk 90
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5 theatres—Hooper (WB), 4th wk.
6 theatres—The Norseman (AIP),
7 theatres Corvette Summer (UA)
Science Film Fest Is Set
For Nov. 7 10 in Chicago
From Central Edition
CHICAGO—Attracted by subjects ranging
from films on breeder reactors to an
information program on high blood pressure
to video production in hospitals, scientists
and communicators will gather in Chicago
November 7-10 at SCI/COM, the biennial
event of the American Science Film Ass'n.
Twenty different speakers over three days
will highlight the theme of the symposium.
"Survival and Science Communication."
Five sessions will be held dealing with such
topics as energy, computer animation, preventive
medicine, university films and technological
advancements.
Chicago's famous Museum of Science and
Industry will be the setting for SCI/COM
"78 beginning Tuesday evening, November
7 and concluding Friday afternoon, November
10. Hotel Windemere, adjacent to the
museum, will be the scene of the banquet
and other special events.
Badger State Military Institutions
Produce Film Stars, Location Sites
MILWAUKEE — The current movie
"Damien—Omen 11" was filmed in part at
the Northwestern Military and Naval Academy
of Lake Geneva which resulted in a
lot of public attention being focused on the
Wisconsin school. One of the state's more
prominent and well-known institutions is the
venerable St. John's Military Academy at
Deiafield. And the query was raised: "Was
a Hollywood movie ever made at St.
John's?"
For the answer to this, one has to go
back to 1942 when a comedy called "The
Major and the Minor" was filmed there.
However, for the story purposes, St. John's
was temporarily turned into the fictional
Wallace Military Institute.
Writing in the Oconomowoc Enterprise,
Robert J. Higgins explained that the title
of the film came from the fact that the
male lead, played by Ray Milland, was
Major Kirby of Wallace Military Institute
while Miss Ginger Rogers (although 30
years old at the time) as part of the story
was impersonating a girl of about 12, named
Susan Applegate.
Merritt Schriever, Peoria, 111., took over.
Bob Carson, a member of the St, John's
class of 1928 and brother of film star Jack
Carson, came to Deiafield with the movie
company as technical advisor. Also appearing
in the movie were Robert Benchley,
Rita Johnson and Diana Lynn. It was directed
by Billy Wilder.
The film was completed in May 1942
and given a midnight preview showing in
Oconomowoc at the LaBelle Theatre. The
film continued there for several days following.
Actor Jack Carson had graduated from
St. John's in 1929, a year later than his
brother Bob, and then went on to a successful
career in Hollywood. Mostly, however,
it was a career based on the unsympathetic
roles in films, until "The Male Animal."
"At last I have a part which does
not portray me as a heel," Jack jubilantly
announced and he became resolved that
the cadets should see him in this 1942 release.
He invited the St. John's cadets to be his
guests at the Warner Theatre (now renamed
Centre Cinemas) in Milwaukee for a Saturday
matinee performance. More than 200
cadets took Carson up on his offer. Getting
them to the theatre became a production
in itself. They traveled to Milwaukee in a
convoy of seven buses, got off on Wisconsin
Avenue in front of the Milwaukee Public
Library and then marched in formation,
led by the St. John's band. It was a half
mile to the theatre. A picture of Jack Carson
was thrown on the screen and, in a
special recording he had made in Hollywood,
Jack welcomed the cadets from his
old school to this screening of his latest
motion picture.
Jack Carson died in 1963.
Drive-Ins Are Experiencing
A 'Renaissance' Across U.S.
MILWAUKEE—Drive-ins around here
and throughout the state are employing
new ways to boost attendance. The Starlite
and 24 drive-ins in recent weeks have
converted to twin screens, joining the Giant
41 Twin and other ozoners which are making
the switch.
Paramount Picked St. John's
This development has occurred simultaneously
with a dwindling of the number of
Paramount Pictures picked St. John's after
drive-ins across the nation.
A New York Times survey published
studying brochures from many U.S.
in
military schools. In the film, St. John's the Journal here showed that underskyers,
cadets were shown marching in formation which reached a peak of more than 4,000
back and forth across the campus. The in 1958, presently have dropped in number
only cadet to gain a speaking part was William
to just about 3,000. In contrast, indoor
Oldenburger from Mexico City. One theatres which had shrunk in number from
of the smallest boys at the academy, he was 18,000 in 1948 to 9,000 in 1967, have recovered.
So-called picked to say "Woo woo" when he saw
"multiplex cinemas"
Ginger Rogers for the first time.
Miss Jean Whisenand, the academy dancing
brought
12,562,
the
in 9,504
number of indoor screens to
buildings, in 1976.
teacher, served as Miss Rogers' stand-
The bi-paper survey indicates those in the
drive-in business believe that with the new
in. For distant scenes, where the audiences
thought they saw Ray Milland, a cadet, sound systems and multiple screens they
also are "on the verge of a renaissance."
The trend now is to radio sound which
employs a wire that is attached to the automobile
antenna. The filmgoer then turns
on his car radio and tunes to a special
frequency. The improvement in sound reportedly
is substantial.
Wisconsin drive-ins use a system called
Cine-Radio in which a cable is buried under
the ramp on which the car sits.
Another new development is the containment
screen which is coated with chromecovered
nodules of pure copper. Outside an
exact peripheral area, the screen appears
black. This innovation can eliminate complaints
from nearby residents who do not
like to have their youngsters looking at
sexually explicit scenes.
The first containment screen is anticipated
for use in Long Beach. Calif., probably following
Labor Day. Badger State ozoner circuits
are content to wait and see. They believe
the new screen can boost drive-in business
but are. nonetheless, prone to wait until
such benefits are proven in actual operation.
Also, they hope that eventually costs
will go down.
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MILWAUKEE
\A7ayne Fitzner, manager ol the Avalon
Theatre on Milwaukee's south side, reported
that for Sunday matinee screenings
of "Star Wars" kiddies have been flocking
to the show house for two good reasons:
to see Darth Vadar in person (being impersonated
by a six-foot-five-inch amateur
actor), to get free prizes. and Kids hold on
to their ticket stubs and are eligible to
win such door prizes as laser swords,
R2D2 punching bags, picturesque folders
and similar items with a "Star Wars"
theme.
Darth Vadar meanwhile is helping to plug
the showing of the movie with personal
appearances at Toy Country and the State
University of Wisconsin—both located on
•South 27 Street, as well as at Margie's
Glitter Shop on 63rd and Greenfield. He
chats with young fans and hands out flyers.
Art Heling, local branch office manager
for AlP. hosted a special screening of
"Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride"
Tuesday afternoon. August 22 at the Centre
Screening Room. The R-rated film stars
Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Film personality Victor Sen Yung, famed
as Charlie Chan's No. 2 son and as Hop
Sing in the "Bonanza" series, was in Milwaukee
to demonstrate the preparation of
wok cookery and traditional Chinese food
at several of the Gimbel's department stores.
He also pushed the sale of his own "Great
Wok Cookbook." copies of which he autographed
for book buyers.
When singer Eddie Fisher performed during
August at the Lake Geneva Playboy
Resort and Country Club, a front page
headline in the Resorter, tabloid section of
Lake Geneva Regional News, proclaimed;
"Hddie Fisher Still a Hit." The 50-year-old
entertainer sfwke proudly with his audience
about the role in "Star Wars" played by
his daughter, Carrie Fisher. Another son,
Todd, is making a name for himself in the
music recording business.
John litis Associates, the Chicago-based
publicity agency for Avco Embassy Pictures,
mailed a news release to Milwaukee area
contacts concerning the film. "Stingray,"
which was slated to open here at several
movie houses on Friday (1). The PG-rated
adventure, which stars Christopher .Mitchum
and Shern' Jackson, was filmed entirely
in St. Louis and surrounding areas.
The Norwood Theatre in Phillips. Wis.,
where "Star Wars" has been pulling 'em
in. had two additional display ads adjoining
its regular newspaper ad in the local paper,
the Bee. One ad sought part-time student
help for the concession stand, also to "run
projector {will train)." The second ad announced
"over 300 theatre seats from the
Norwood Theatre for sale. Will be available
in September. Consider any offer."
The main display ad concerned the showing
of "Star Wars" with one showing nightly
at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and
two showings on Friday and Saturday
nights.
Children were very much in evidence at
the 53 Auto Vu, a Carisch theatre at Rice
Lake, Wis., with children's admission at
50 cents (adults $2.50) for the showing of
Disney's "The Jungle Book." "The Sign
of Zorro" and "No Deposit No Return."
The 23 Outdoor at Ripon. Wis., admitted
"all children FREE before 8 p.m." during
the early August showing of the doublebill
of "Star Wars" and "Empire of the
Ants." There were also two cartoons included.
After 8 p.m., children's admission
was $1. The first week in August was
also "Popcorn Week." Anyone buying the
70 cent or $1.25 or $2 size was entitled
to "receive 2 free refills."
Bcertown first-runs: Coming Friday (29)
is the comedy-mystery film "Somebody is
Rilling the Great Chefs of Europe," with
George .Segal. Jacqueline Bissct and Robert
Morley. It will open at both Southridge
and Southgale theatres.
AMC Promotes Bill LeNeveu
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DALLAS— Bill LeNeveu has bcH-'n promoted
to area supervisor, it was announced
by American Multi Cinema. LeNeveu had
been manager of the Forum 6 Theatre
since December 1973.
Troy Willinghani is the new ni.m.igcr ol
the Forum d. moving over Itom ihe Nmllilown
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DES MOINES
Qentral States' Gus Campagna's moihcrin-law
recently fell and broke a leg and
was hospitalized. We hope she recovers
quickly, Gus.
Frank RubePs wife Edna died recently
and was buried in the Roscmount Cemetary
south of Milo. Our deepest sympathy is
extended to Frank. Incidentally, the couple
alwavs had been active in the Iowa Variety
Club'.
Columbia's Patty Crou.se's 17-year-old
daughter was hospitalized recently for the
removal of some stubborn wisdom teeth.
Eloise Lawrenz, 20th Century-Fox booker,
took a two-week vacation. She journeyed
to Utah to visit friends and relatives.
Recent Filmrow visitors included Byron
Hopkins of Plattsmouth, John Lighter of
Commonwealth Theatres in Kansas City,
Jack and Gary Compston and Bert Thomas
of Forest City and Dick Kuhl of Greenfield.
'Fox Affair' Dist. Rights
Assigned to Ace Films
ATLANTA — Fred Jorjani of Panther
Productions has signed a distribution contract
with Ken Rogers of Atlanta-based
Ace Films Distributors giving Ace the distribution
rights to "The Fox Affair" in the
Atlanta. Charlotte and Jacksonville territories.
"The Fox Affair" is a sexy action-packed
R-rated comedy-adventure film filled with
intrigue and sensuality. It moves from the
backstreets of the Hong Kong underworld
to the jet set life of New York City, from
a private helicopter to a windswept penthouse,
from chic spas to swing discos, exclusive
strip clubs and sumptuous estates.
"The Fox Affair" is scheduled for early
fall
release throughout the Southeast, according
to Rogers, who reports that saturation
bookings are planned by a strong newspaper,
radio and television co-op campaign.
In addition, a powerful theatrical trailer
will be furnished free of charge to all exhihiiors
who play "The Fox Affair."
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^orthwest Cinema, headed by Mel Lebewitz
and Irving Braverman, has announced
that it is representing Panther
Productions for the forthcoming "The Fox
Affair." Northwest Cinema also is representing
S & J Distribution Co.. and set a
multiple Twin Cities opening for "The Inheritance""
Friday (1) and a wide multiple
for "Hanging on a Star" Friday (15).
There was a time when Minneapolis
schools reopened after Labor Day. following
the summer vacation period. But for
the past couple of years, schools here have
opened the week before Labor Day. This
cuts into the attendance of the Minnesota
State Fair, which winds up a lO-day run
on Labor Day. And it also shortens by a
week the lucrative school's-out period for
local exhibitors. The reason for the early
opening is linked to energy conservation:
The pupils get the week back in February,
supposedly when it is coldest here—allowing
buildings to cool off to about 55 degrees,
thus (it is maintained) saving precious
heating fuels.
Bill Levele of Fantasy Films was in Minneapolis-St.
Paul August 21 doing planting
for "'Lord of the Rings." being distributed
by United Artists. The picture will play the
Edina Theatre and the Grandview Theatre
in St. Paul, where Dolby sound will be
used. Also on tap from UA, reports branch
manager Walt Badger: Woody Allen's "Interiors,"
day-and-dated Monday (29) at the
Cooper here and the Grandview in St. Paul,
and the James Caan-Jane Fonda starrer
"Comes a Horseman Wild and Free"" is set
for October 27 at the Chief. Studio 97 and
Shelard theatres here and the Plaza and
Grandview in St. Paul.
Universal branch manager Frank Zanotti
was seeking offers on "Jaws 2"" for its Twin
Cities sub-run. breaking Friday (22) . . .
Over at the Avco Embassy offices, branch
boss Dean Lutz has "Born Again"' poised
for a November release here. He also is
seeking selected screens for "Dream of
Passion"" starring Melina Mercouri and Ellen
Burstyn in a story with a "Medea"
(the classic Greek tragedy) theme.
Forrie Myers, Paramount branch chief,
has set "Death on the Nile" for a Friday
(29) break at the Skyway and Southtown
theatres here and the Har-Mar in St. Paul.
"It should be a super-biggie." Myers says
confidently. Also coming down the Paramount
mountain: "Goin" South'" with Jack
Nicholson and set for October 6 at the
Burnsville. Southdale and Brookdale here
and at the Cina 4 and Movies at Maple-
wood in St. Paul, and Cheech and Chong's
"Up in Smoke." also set for October 6.
Helen Aga, Warner Bros, branch cashier,
left on an Alaska vacation jaunt . . . Meanwhile.
WB branch manager Dick Malek
was seeking screens for "Girl Friends"" starring
Eli Wallach. a limited-release item that
probably will play only a single screen in
each of the Twin Cities.
Filmrow visitors: Norm Olson. Park Theatre,
Park Rapids, Minn.: Gene Grengs,
Hollywood. Eau Claire. Wis.; Shelly Kliman.
Palace. Spooner. Wis.; Bud Woodard,
Chief, Bemidji. Minn.; Jerry Hickerson,
Galaxy, Thief River Falls, Minn., and Sid
Heath, Flame, Wells, Minn.
The Variety Club of the Northwest annual
golf tournament will be Friday (8) at
the Minnesota Valley Country Club. Those
planning to participate again are urged to
contact Forrie Myers at the Paramount
branch for their starting times.
Eldon Solom, Bijou Theatre, Barnesville,
Minn., who also farms, reports his crops
this year are "excellent," That should be
the general report across this state, which
is heavily farmed. Solid crop returns spell
strong economics not only for the state generally
but also are vital to the smaller
communities across Minnesota. Barring an
exceptionally early frost, the outlook now
is
optimistic.
ganization . . .
Larry Elliott, Palace Theatre, Luverne,
Minn., has been doing his own buying and
booking—but now has joined the Don Dalrymple
Theatre service roster . . . Mike
Muller is the new owner of the Monti
Theatre, Monticello, Minn., formerly owned
by Katharine Falk. The house will be
bought-and-booked by the Dalrymple or-
Another new Dalrymple
account is the Arrowhead Theatre. Onamia,
Minn., formerly owned by Carl Brownfield
but now taken over by Mike Uden and
James Flanagan.
Brookline Hosts Free Film
From New Enalani Eimon
BROOKLINE. MASS.—The Brookline
Public Library hosted a free Wednesday
showing of "While the City Sleeps." the
RKO 1956 release with Dana Andrews,
Ida Lupino and Rhonda Fleming.
Kevin Connor will direct "Arabian Adventure"
from Brian Hayles" screenplay.
Design — Sales
Installation — Service
Commitment, Money Both
Needed for Film Office
From Southeastern Edition
CHARLOTTE—North Carolina Governor
Jim Hunt has promised a "very aggressive
program" to attract the film industry
to the state through the Office of Motion
Picture Development. So far, however,
the program is limited to a $15,000 budget
for the salary of Lois Winstead, coordinator
of activities for the new office.
B. Herget. an aide to the secretary of
commerce, said that Ms. Winstead will draft
a proposal to take before next year"s legislature
to "show why it would be worthwhile
to invest more money" in the program.
Among Southern states, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas
have full-fledged film offices. Tennessee is
in the process of creating one and South
Carolina has designated its educational TV
network as the agency responsible for attracting
films.
Georgia is the undisputed leader in this
field among states in the region, with a
four-person film development staff and a
$50,000 budget. Last year film companies
spent $10,000,000 in Georgia, due largely
to efforts by former governor Jimmy Carter
to attract the industry.
Terry Sanford, former governor of North
Carolina, obtained private financing in 1963
and 1964 for a North Carolina Film Board,
but that effort failed a year later when legislators
refused to appropriate more money.
Erv Melton, owner of Charlotte's Car-mel
motion picture services, said that such a
state commission might prove helpful in
providing logistical help to film companies.
It could help in working up a budget, contacting
with local workers, arranging travel
and accomodations and scouting locations.
"They could help do everything from figuring
the height of traffic lights to examining
union regulations for truck drivers," Melton
commented.
He also added that he was skeptical of
the state's commitment to recruit film productions
here. "You've got to know the business."
he said. "You need somebody who
not only know the answers but has the authority
to make commitments."
Melton noted that there are about 50 film
production companies in North Carolina,
but that "when the state of North Carolina
wants film work done, they go out of the
state to do it." A state film office, he said,
could channel business into these small companies.
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'Animal House' Scales
Heights in Cleveland
CLEVELAND—The R-rated nostalgia of
"National Lampoon's Animal House" in its
opening week led the boxoffice figures here.
"Heaven Can Waif is still doing well and
seems to possess built-in lasting power as it
enters its eighth week. Other films fell
sharply in only their second and third weeks.
"Hot Lead and Cold Feet" bowed in with a
barely comfortable 165.
(Average Is 100)
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2 thea-res—The Last Waltz (UA), 1st wk 85
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Sholom Aleichom" Saturday (16) ;it Congregation
Beth Am.
Singer-actress Kitty Carlisle, the star of
"Mame" at Kenlcy Players, had to vacate
her star dressing room Sunday night to make
room for another kitty. The new inhabitant
is a tiger which is touring with the New
York production of "The Magic Show."
The Coliseum in Richfield announced the
Nature Valley Granola Bars/ Ice Capadcs
Grand Skate Sweepstakes. The grand prize
is enough tickets for the winning student to
lake his or her entire school population (up
to 1.500) tickets to the Ice Capades starring
Dorothy Hamill at the Coliseum. There
also will be many other winners who will
receive tickets to the Ice Capades. The only
other city yet to have this sweepstakes is
l.os Angeles. Last May the Grand Skate
winner, sixth grader Jimmie Scott, took all
of his classmates and teachers and families
from the 111th Street School in Los Angeles.
ClevJand radio stations WGAR. WJW.
WHK. and WWWE are participating.
Don Buda, Warner Bros, branch manager,
screened "Girl Friends" at the Brainard
Place Screening Room. Also screened
this week was "Avalanche," a New World
film starring Mia Farrow and Rock Hudson.
Morrie Zyrl of Selected Theatres was the
inviter for this e.xciting one.
Allied Artists held a sneak preview August
25 at the Mayland Theatres of "The
Wild Geese" starring Richard Burton. Roger
Moore, Richard Harris and Hardy Krugcr.
The area's first production of the musical
"Candide" was a complete sellout at Cain
Park Theatre. Fran Soedcr, director, said
that there was a sold-out sign every night
at the boxoffice. Socder will join the staff
ol Harold Prince, Broadway's most prestigious
producer-director, this fall.
The Ohio Arts Council has awarded ihc
Underground Railway Puppet Iheatre from
Ob.-rlin College a grant of $.150 to mount a
publicity campaign designed to introduce the
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group began touring with "Candclla Pavane"
and are now offering two new plays for
children, "Junk" and "The Chalk Circle," as
well as workshops and residences on such
topics as living newspaper, styles of puppetry
and a spaceship community landing on
venus and mars.
'Brubaker' Filming
Delayed Until Nov.
JUNCTION CITY. OHIO—The residents
of this Perry County community will
have to wait until November 1 at the earliest
for the awaited shooting of the 20th
Century-Fox production of "Brubaker." a
55,000,000 film being produced by Ron
Silverman. Lack of a big name star has
forced the delay.
The location will be a former state prison
farm here, where a five-month lease was
signed for the 200-acre, privately-owned site.
Patrick Markey, a spokesman for the Ohio
Film Bureau, a division of the stale's economic
development department, said that
the producers usually sign the cast and then
sign leases. The process was reversed, but
Markey was optimistic that the film will be
shot locally.
"Silverman is trying to renegotiate the
lease. It shows they are serious," he said.
Jack Nicholson has turned down the part
twice, and Paul Newman is unavailable,
Markey said.
Mary Maynard's Memoirs
COLUMBUS— Mary Maynard. former
wife of the late cowboy star Ken Maynard,
is now an Ohio resident. She is writing her
memoirs of the entertainment world life
she shared with Maynard for 14 years beginning
in 1925.
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of Warner Bros.' "Superman" will
be held at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
December 14 at 7:30 p.m. for the
benefit of the American Diabetes .Ass'n's
Southern California affiliate, it was announced
by Mrs. Leonard Shapiro, chairwoman
of the event.
A supper party in the grand ballroom
the Beverly Wilshire Hotel will be held
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immediately following the premiere.
Mrs. Shapiro also announced that proceeds
from the affair will go to the research
programs in hospitals and universities
throughout Southern California. Mrs. Shapiro
is being assisted by Mrs. Shirley Firestein.
ADA'S past chairwoman and adviser.
Other AD.A committee members arc Max
Firestein. Frank Wells, Gordon Stulberg,
Paul Rudnick, Bruce Ramer, Herbert Pearlson,
William Louchheim jr., Clare Avnet.
Romelle Dunas, Chester Fireslein, Fred
Carr and Max Medvin.
Tickets for the lavish "Superman" premiere
are to be priced at SI 00. Premiere
and supper party tickets are SI 25.
"Superman," which stars Marlon Brando.
Gene Hackman, Valerie Perrine and Christopher
Reeve in the title role, is an .Mexander
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The Columbus Dispatch accorded the stunt
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Xorveite' and 'Grease'
Lead New Haven Field
NEW HAVEN—A good-sized quantity of
openings for one mid-summer's week sparked
considerable boxoffice response, especial-
ly MGM-UA's "Corvette Summer." The
Mark Hamill starrer at the College Street
Cinema, Whitney and the Summit underskyer
chalked up a sound 250.
(Average Is 100)
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'Brink's' Heist Booty
Considered Worthless
BOSTON—The robbers who cracked the
Brink's production offices here and made
off with 14 reels of film July 28. demanding
S600.000 ransom, won't get a dime for
iheir trouble.
It seems the stolen film is considered
worthless. John Doyle. Boston police superintendent,
said. "The only thing they have
are outtakes and work copies of the Scollay
Square scenes of the film. The original negatives
were safely locked in a vault in California
at the time of the robbery, and the
gunmen thought they had the original
film."
Doyle revealed the behind the scenes
manipulations as the company filming the
Brink's robbery in Boston have left town.
He said that both the police and the film
company, headed by director William Friedkin
in Boston and producer Dino DeLaurentiis
in Hollywood, decided to deal with
the robbers anyway.
•We asked the film company to string
the robbers along at our request, and make
a counter offer of $20,000 to try to flush
them out." Doyle said. But last week Friedkin
said in Washington that the stolen films
were worthless, so there's really no sense in
pretending otherwise now. Especially since
the film company has left Boston.
Doyle said the demands for the ransom
money were received by the film company
two days after the armed robbery in which
several film editors were handcuffed and
locked in the film room. Doyle, who headed
thj investigation, said the FBI also participated
in the case, and that the original demand
phoned to the production company
wa.s later cut to $500,000.
"The film company told us the robbers
were apparently given bum information before
pulling off the robbery." Doyle continued.
"The original negatives were safely
locked in a vault in California, but the
uiinnien didn't know that."
Chaplin Screened for Free
WAIF-:RT0WN, MA.SS. — "Monsieur
Verdoux." United Artists 1947 release with
Charlie Chaplin, was shown as a free attraction
at the Watcrtown Public Library.
BOSTON
gob .MacPherson, sales manager for Ellis
Gordon Films out at Chestnut Hill,
was in town recently making the rounds,
visiting local theatre heads and publicity
men. He was accompanied by the national
sales manager of Inter Planetary Pictures
who discussed the promotional campaign
for the upcoming release "Goin' Coconuts,"
starring Donny and Marie Osmond. The
film is slated to break nationally in October.
John Markle, publicity director at Columbia,
set up a strong advertising pitch
for the area opening of "Eyes of Laura
Mars." In cooperation with Lechmerc
Stores, a large local retail chain, over 400
photos were entered in a contest for "best
model." with the winner receiving prizes
and entry in national contest . . . Joseph
a
Foley, sales representative at 20th Century-
Fox, is another convert to jogging. Joe gets
out before breakfast and jogs four to six
miles every morning before going to work.
The Globe here ran a one-half page story
with photo about the four-day auction of
props used in the making of "Brink's." One
bidder paid $10 for a $100,000 bundle of
"movie money." Posters of old Scollay
Square, a key location during filming, also
were sold to high bidders.
Bessie Zsathmary, 20th-Fox office contract
clerk, has returned to work after recuperating
from surgery at her home. She
was given a "welcome back" party by the
office staff . . . Paramount tradescreenings
at the Parker Screening Room for the week
just past included Cheech and Chong's "Up
in Smoke" and "Death on the Nile."
Dave Titleman, Allied Artists district
manager, has his office staff all keyed up
over the new release "The Wild Geese."
Dave revealed that arrangements were made
for a "telephone sales conference" in which
all branch managers across the country discussed
promotional ideas for the picture
which is set tor an October release.
Ed Knud.son, 20th-Fox publicity director,
and his staff set up a promotion for the
showing of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band" at the Showcase Cinema in
Seekonk. In cooperation with WPRO-FM
in Providence, a "Sgt. Pepper" weekend
was held. Songs from the soundtrack program
were given air time and tickets for
the film were given away every half hour
to those who called in to the station.
Ed Lider's Cinemas 1 & 2. in Allston on
Harvard Street, now are completely refurbished
with new seats installed by George
Frost of Frost Ceating Co.. in Quincy . . .
Henry Stone, proprietor of the Regal Theatre
in Franklin, N.H., was in town on
Filmrow greeting exhibitors and conferring
with Ray Anderson at the Lockwood-Friedman
booking office on programs for the
coming fall season.
Alex Castoldi, Redstone Theatres executive,
has been named one of the speakers
at the National Ass'n of Concessionaires
regional convention in San Francisco.
Wednesday (13) through Friday (15) . . .
Charlie Hoyt. head booker at Warner Bros.,
is surrounded by a bevy of ten beautiful
girls who comprise his office staff. He says
that whenever the tension is high due to
a booking problem, he looks in any direction
and is greeted with a smile which alwa\s
makes him feel relaxed.
John Peckos, vice-president and general
sales manager for 20lh Century-Fox (and
former Bosionian). visited the local branch
a
office recently and talked over old times
with his many friends here Goni,
head booker at Paramount, came to work
on a recent Monday morning with a distinct
limp. When asked how he had injured himself
he replied that he had slipped on a
spot of "Grease" at the supermarket.
Ray Anderson, booking manager for
New World Pictures, and business agent
for the Boston local of lATSE. was in Florida
for the union's national convention .^ugust
28 to Friday (1). His wife Mary went
alorg for the pleasure pan of the trip.
Area openings included "The Buddy Holly
Story" at the Charles. "Bread and Chocolate"
at the Beacon Hill and "Take Off
at the Saxon. Continuing were "National
Lampoon's Animal House," "Grease,"
"Heav.-n Can Wait." "Foul Play." "Hooper."
'"Cat and Mouse" and "Fves of 1 .mra
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the Bristol Cinema, Bristol . . .
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center of Richard Brooks' transparent
'Looking for Mr. Goodbar.' " youngsters at all times at the Coventry
Warwick Musical Theatre, Warwick,
ing in the newspaper's Sunday Bowsprit
magazine supplement were photos depicting
the town of Onset in 1905 and today. The
turn-of-the-century glimpse contained a
The Spodick Whitney, marking its first anniversary
building called the Onset with large handpainted
under that combine's banner,
hosted "appreciation week," with a 99-cent
letters reading, "Select Photo Plays/
Dramas, Comedies."
charge in effect for all seats at all times.
The attraction was Paramount's "Saturday A United Artists feature with the Beatles,
Night Fever." Newspaper advertising enthused:
"A Hard Day's Night" (1964 release), was
"It's appreciation week! Our 'thank-
shown as a free attraction on a recent Mon-
you' to all our patrons at the end of our day night at the Westport Free Public Library.
year!" The two-generation
e.xciting first
Spodick circuit also operates the Whalley
and the College Street Cinema, with son "The Golden Age of Comedy," DCA
Robert continuing in partnership with Leonard
Distributing's 1958 compilation of silent
Sampson in Sampson & Spodick Thea-
night attraction at the Westport Free Public
tres elsewhere.
Library.
"Saturday Night Fever" continues to astound
the New Haven territory with its durability.
Not only did the John Travolta
RHODE ISLAND
starrer first time around knock long-standing
attendance records for a loop— in spite
^he Cable Car Cinema, Providence, has a
of weather and other adverse factors normally
affecting boxoffice take in these parts new admission policy in effect, charging
$1 Mondays through Thursdays, $2 Fri-
—but there was no obvious slack in the subruns.
The Strand, Hamden, on sub-run days through Sundays. The plan is applicable
booking, offered free soda or popcorn with
for all seats at all times on specified
days is now a dollar admission
its showings. E.xhibition will probably vote
Travolta into the Connecticut Ass'n of Theatre
in effect Mondays through Thursdays at
The Cranston
as Owners an honorary member.
Drive-Tn, Cranston, has designated
The Chesire Public Library hosted a Mondays through Thursdays as "family
"Classic Coolers Film Series" as an antisummer-humidity-blahs
nights." The main attraction is screened
continuing attrac-
first.
Free showings included "Goodbye Mr.
tion.
Chips" (MGIVI, 1939), "Little Women" "Star Wars" has been drawing excellent
(RKO, 1933) and "A Farewell to Arms" response in its first reprise. Gearing their
(Paramount, 1932).
sights on even more family trade, the SBC
Management Corp.'s Castle 2 in Providence
Reviewing Columbia's "Eyes of Laura
Mars," Bob Eimicke, Register critic, commented:
and Coventry, Coventry, advertised reduced
tabs. was $1.50 Monday through Thursday
"A brutal record of a brutal, big
plus matinees, and $2 Friday, Saturday
It
city way of life ... the up-shot being
and Sunday evenings at the Castle, and
violence begets violence, a premise not far
$1.50. Monday and Tuesday, and $2. Wednesday
afield from the strident moralism at the
through Thursday, with $1.50 for
featured Mitzi Gaynor and her revue
for a week, with tickets scaled at $8.50
and $9.50 University of Rhode
NEW BEDFORD
^ew attractions on southeastern Massachusetts
marquees included Warner
Bros.' "Hooper." American International's
"High-Ballin'," Universal's "Almost Summer"
and MGM-UA's "Corvette Summer,"
with holdovers including Paramount's "Foul
Play" plus "Grease," Universal's "Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band," Columbia's
"Eyes of Laura Mars." United Artists'
"Revenge of the Pink Panther," 20th-Fox's
reprise of "Star Wars" and Buena Vista's
"The Cat from Outer Space."
An irate reader wrote "Tell It to the
S-T," the Standard-Times column: "I saw
the movie, 'Alice, Sweet Alice,' advertised
in the paper. People wonder why we have
crazies in this world. These movies should
be stopped and then maybe vandalism and
so forth would be stopped, also."
Area movie buffs were delighted to spot
something distinctive in a Standard-Times
"Remember When" photo feature. Appear-
Island's Edwards Auditorium screened "Ben-
Hur." the MGM 1959 release (Charlton
Heston, Jack Hawkins) and "Jesus Christ
Superstar," Universal 1973 release (Ted
Neeley, Carl Anderson).
The emergence of multiple auditorium
complexes in the 1970s led the Providence
Journal-Bulletin to interview Redstone Theatres
president Sumner M. Redstone. The
industry veteran commented: "This business
is very sophisticated and very, very competitive."
The article added that the larger theatre
developments are competing for fewer
viewers. "In 1948." the newspaper noted,
"the banner year for films, 65,000.000 people
attended a movie once a week. In 1977,
that figure was 20,000,000.
An anti-blind bidding bill is expected to
be introduced in the upcoming session of
the Rhode Island state legislature. Boxoffice
learned at presstime. Similar legislation
was defeated in adjacent Massachusetts
this past July.
SPRINGFIELD
Twentieth-Fox's "Star Wars," in its first
reprise in western Massachusetts, has
generated excellent response, with holdovers
reported across the area. And, for the first
time, the science-fiction superspectacle has
reached the drive-ins. The latter, adhering
to tradition, slotted companion features
and, in many instances, continued reduced
admission scale. The Sundown Drive-In,
Westfield. brought back Universal's "Airport
'77" as supporting feature and charged
$5-per-carload. regardless of number of passengers.
The Air-Line Drive-In. Chicopee.
brought back Columbia's "The Deep" as
companion feature.
New attractions across the area included
MGM-UA's "Corvette Summer." United
Artists' "The Last Waltz" and Buena 'Vista's
"Hot Lead and Cold Feet."
The holdover bloc: Universal's "National
Lampoon's Animal House" plus "Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band" plus "Jaws
2," Columbia's "The Cheap Detective" plus
"Eyes of Laura Mars." Paramount's "Foul
Play" plus "Grease" plus "Heaven Can
Wait," Warner Bros.' "Hooper," United
Artists' "Revenge of the Pink Panther" and
Buena Vista's "The Cat from Outer Space."
The Grand Theatre, Indian Orchard,
brought back Universal's "House Calls,"
charging $1 for all seats all times . . .
at
The Red Rock Drive-In is screening its
main attraction first Sundays through
Thursdays . E.M. Loew's Riverdale
Drive-In, normally admitting youngsters under
age 12 free, charged 50 cents for
showings of "The Cat from Outer Space."
Adults were admitted for $2.
John Morrison hosted the East Coast
premiere of "Off the Wall." by independent
filmmaker Rick King, at the Pleasant Street
Theatre in Northampton. John comments:
"Rick King is a brave new independent director
who has fashioned a genuinely funny,
socially important New American film.
Only two other films have recently examined
the fate of the 1960s 'movement'
members who have dropped out and turned
to a kind of gentle anarchy tinged with
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middle-class guilt."
" -Jonah Who Will Be Twenty Five
from Switzerland and 'Milestones' from
the U.S.," John continues, "have tackled
the subject, but King has put it into a
1970s 'Easy Rider' concept."
The Sundown Drive-In, Westfield, had a
four-film show including Warner Bros.'
"The Goodbye Girl" and "The Enforcer,"
20th-Fox's "Damien—Omen 11" and "Damnation
Alley," charging $5-per-carload.
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HARTFORD
Brea camera shop!> tied-up with United
Artists Ihealres" Westfarms Movies 3
lor Columbia's "Eyes of Laura Mars." prizes
including an expensive Nikon camera. Westfarms,
incidentally, is charging $1.50 (advertised
as "early bird matinee price") for
shows starting before 1 p.m. on a daily
basis, while its sister picx. Theatres East 3.
in the Manchester Shopping Parkade. is
charging SI. 50 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday afternoons.
Sylvia Slieber, .Avon Twin, brought back
United Artists" "Annie Hall." advertising:
"Last chance! "Annie Hall' being withdrawn
from all theatres!" Sylvia, who is current
president of the Connecticut Ass'n of Theatre
Owners, slotted 20th-Fo.\"s ""Damien
Omen 11" for the same week. And enterprising
gal that she is—well aware of what
splendid weekend weather can do for cinema
attendance in summertime—Sylvia inserted
this line in ad-: Matinees Sat-Sun
(Bad Weather Only).""
The Garde, New London, which has been
on a live entertainment policy in recent
months, started the projection booth again,
with scheduling of Paramount's "Saturday
Night Fever." Admission. Monday through
Thursday, was 99 cents for all scats at all
Sampson-Spodick-Ro.sen Norwich Cineiiias
2 and Groton Cinemas 2, with thj
eastern Connecticut premiere of Paramount's
"Grease,"' have been running 10:30
p.m. shows Fridays and Saturdays— rather
late time for feature programing in this region.
Business has been excellent in both
cities.
The Groton Drive-In, Groton. has come
up with a distinctive new ad logo. It has
the undcrskyer's idcniity imprinieil on a
sketch of a projection niaciiiiic.
Patrick Farrell, reviewing Warner Bros."
•Hooper"' in the Advocate, said, in part:
•However much "Hooper' is basically a
crash-bang demolition film like all the
others of its kind, it's never dehumanizing
like the rest. Its questions about the ethics
of stunting and moviemaking are naive, and
its answers half-baked, but even that"s pleasant
in a way that has everything to do with
Reynolds' split personality—something serious
and naive underneath the jaded wisecracking."
ear-old
controversy concerning a cable TV firm's
rat.-s back to the State Public Utilities Control
Authority for a ruling.
Judge Dorsey said that the state agcncv
should have given New London-based Eastern
Connecticut Cable Television. Inc.,
which services some 10,000 customers, advanc;
notice of the PUC.A's adverse rale
ruling lor ECCT in March 1975. At the
same lime, the judge did noi specif) whether
HCCr is entitled to a new he.iring on
rates.
Vintage Cinema Tickets
Come in Handy at Sale
SPRINtil 111 D. MA.SS.— One never
knows when vintage cinema tickets will
come in handy. R,iy Stone Ponliac-Buick.
for its 197K nuulel year-end sale, i>flered
to take "any old thing"' in trade, suggestions
including "ticket stubs Irom I i>ew's Poti."
1 iH'Ws Ihealres' Springlield onilei w.is
shui down many vears ago.
BOXOmci: September 4. ')7^

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TORONTO
The Sound of Music" has returned to the
Eglinton here, where a record run of
two and a half years was set during the
film's original release.
Ontario Variety Club Tent 28 had a special
luncheon at the Hotel Toronto Wednesday.
August 23. saluting Bert Niosi and
Canada's big-band sound. Also a Monte
Carlo night was held Thursday. August 24,
with all proceeds going to the aid of the
speech handicapped.
The 100th annual Canadian National Expedition
opened here. There are few other
events which are able to attract more than
3.000.000 visitors in less than three weeks'
time!
Recent applicants for regular member
ship in the Ontario Variety Club Tent 28
are Barry A. Bent. Lloyd W. Crittenden
"Two Solitudes," the screen version of
Hugh MacLennan's powerful Canadian novel,
is to begin its national release in this city
and Montreal shortly. Distributed by New
World-Mutual Pictures of Canada, the film
was written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd
and produced by James Shavick in
association with Harry Gulkin. The impressive
cast includes Gloria Carlin, Stacy
Keach. Chris Woggins, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
Claude Jutra and Raymond Cloutier.
Budget Freeze Could Mean
Canadian 'Talent Drain'
OTTAWA—A government decision to
freeze the CBC's budget next year may lead
to an irreversible talent drain from Canada,
the Canadian Council of Filmmakers complained
in a telegram yesterday to Prime
Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Kirwan Cox, Toronto-based chairman of
the council representing 14.000 film production
workers, said the freeze next year
—part of a program of federal economies
strikes at what he described as the backbone
of cultural development.
The council said cultural development
should not be viewed as a luxury but as a
necessity "for a country facing our crisis of
national survival."
The government announced this week a
series of cost-paring measures including a
decision to hold the CBC budget next year
at its present level of $522,000,000, describing
this as a saving of $71,000,000.
Cox calculated this as a cut of 12 per
cent and said it was extraordinary when
compared to an over-all reduction of 5 per
cent in planned future spending by Ottawa.
New Sherlock Holmes Film Features
Four Top Canadian Acting Talents
LONDON—Christine Pisarski. writer for
the Canadian Press, investigated the upcoming
production of a new Sherlock
Holmes film with a slightly different twist.
She brought back this report, which we
quote:
"Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary."
Those famous words can mean only one
thing—the legendary detective Sherlock
Holmes has donned cloak and deerstalker
once more to battle crime in 19th-century
England.
This time, an Anglo-Canadian coproduction
has the world-famous fictional sleuth
investigating the notorious real-life 19thcentury
murderer Jack the Ripper.
Celebrated Canadian actor Christopher
Plummer plays Holmes with James Mason
as Dr. John Watson.
J. Peter Elliot. Gunther F. Kaufmann, Allen
Graham, Alex Korn. Joseph Hourigan
Robert McLean, R. O'Brien and Paul Rim
'A Wonderi'ul Chemistry'
stead. Applicants for associate membership
include Reg Acomb. David Crichton, H
"I think they're exquisite together. There's
Peter Heinemann, Frank M. Korby. Ronald
a wonderful chemistry between the two,"
M. Lieberman, T. F. (Ted) Meitz, Ray said coproducer and director Bob Clark,
Murphy, Harry Ungerman. Roy M. Vansickle
a Toronto filmmaker.
and Gary Williamson.
"Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree"
is an Ambassador Films production, made
in cooperation with the Canadian Film
Development Corp. and Famous Players
Ltd. of Canada, and is being shot at Shepperton
and Elstree Studios, as well as on
locations in and around London. Filming is
expected to end in early September.
The supporting cast includes other wellknown
Canadian faces—Donald Sutherland.
Susan Clark and Genevieve Bujold—and
British actors David Hemmings. Sir John
Gielgud. Anthony Quayle and Frank Fin-
Scandal Hushed Up
The $5-million production comes from
a story by Bob Clark, redeveloped by scriptwriter
John Hopkins and is based on a controversial
theory that Jack the Ripper was
an aristocrat and that some of the grisly
murders had been ordered by higher authority
to hush up a major scandal.
"I got the idea from "The Ripper File'
by John Alexander Jones which was the
original investigation of that theory," said
Clark. "I took it from there and went on
further."
There's nothing left of the Whitechapel
of Victorian London's squalid East End
where the Ripper—who earned his name
for the gruesome way he mutilated the
bodies of victims, all of them prostitutes
stalked.
The gaslights and cobblestone streets have
been recreated at Elstree Studios at Shepperton
and a massive recreation of London's
East End docks has been built. A huge tank
filled with 500.000 gallons of water represents
the Thames.
The film, said Clark, who is coproducer
with Rene Dupont, is entirely Canadian
controlled artistically.
"All major creativity has been Canadian,
but it happens to be shot in England.
"But the financing has come from Britain."
It is no coincidence that of the nine
stars,
four of them are top Canadian actors.
"It was highly intentional." said Clark.
"This was to be an international film and
so we wanted four of the biggest Canadian
stars to be in it. We were lucky to get them.
"In addition, there are six other substantial
roles, two of which are taken by Canadians.
In a film that is 70 per cent British
participation, it's quite good."
This is the first movie Clark has made
in Britain. How is he enjoying it?
"Very much. This is where Holmes' past
exists. I've particularly enjoyed the dredging
of the past, recreating it all."
Sherlock Holmes investigating Jack the
Ripper has been done before in a film
called "A Study of Terror" in 1965. Why
did Clark, with successes such as "Breaking
Point" and "Black Christmas," decide
to do it again?
"The political intrigue and international
implication in this version has made it much
more interesting," he said. "This is no ordinary
Jack the Ripper story; there are no
bloody, gory scenes. It's a political detective
story, more ambitious than before. The cast
list proves that.
"This film also shows a passionate, human,
liberal Holmes. It's an unabashedly
moralistic film, a tale of intrigue and murder
with a contemporary flavor.
Big-Budget Disaster Film
Could Become a 'Landmark'
MONTREAL—On a vacant lot in the
city's east end. workers are busily constructing
the biggest film set ever built in Canada.
And within the next eight weeks, a starstudded
cast will help burn it down.
Alvin Rakoff. director of the disaster epic
"City on Fire," hopes in the process to create
a landmark in Canadian filmmaking.
To be shot entirely in Montreal, the film
focuses on terror and panic when a fictional
northeastern American city goes up
in flames.
Barry Newman and Canadian Susan
Clark have been cast for the principal roles,
while Ava Gardner and Henry Fonda will
make cameo appearances.
Dramatic action centers on the set. which
depicts a super-chic nightlife mecca. With
some buildings 60 feet high, the scene will
cost $400,000 to build and its destruction
will require 45,000 gallons of fuel.
Rakoff. a soft-spoken Canadian, told reporters
that if the $5,300,000 film is a
commercial success, it could encourage
more big-budget productions in this country.
"This is a film of major importance to
the Canadian film
industry." he said.
BOXOFFICE :; September 4. 1978 K-1

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PR
—
International Velvet/ Hot Lead'
Compete Against Ottawa Holdovers
OTTAWA—"International Velvet" and
"Hot Lead and Cold Feet" were the newcomers
this time around, but they faced
stiff competition from holdovers "Heaven
Can Wait." "Revenge of the Pink Panther"
and "Eyes of Laura Mars," all Excellent.
"Foul Play." "Hooper" and "Corvette Summer"
lost some of their steam, but "The
Buddy Holly Story" began to gain some
ground, climbing to the Good mark in its
fourth week.
Capitol Square 1, Auto Sky—Grease (Para),
9lh wk. - Excellent
Capitol Square 2, 3; Britannia—Heaven Con Wail
(Univ). 3rd wk, ..
Fair
Holdovers Interest Torontons
More Than Pallid Newcomers
lOKON 10— Newcomers here killed to
make as good a showing as in other Canadian
cities. "Corvette Summer" topped the
list, turning in reports of Very Good attendance,
but "Who'll Stop the Rain"
reached the Fair level while "The Cat From
Outer Space" scored a very earthly Poor.
"Saturday Night Fever" seemed to attract
those disgruntled with newer offerings, and
rose to the Very Good mark in its 24th
week.
Hollywood—International Velvet (UA),
4th wk Very Good
Imperial—Corvette Summer (UA). 1st wk. Very Good
Imperial—Grease (Para), 8th wk Very Good
Imperial—Saturday Night Fever (Para),
24th wk Very Good
International—The Cot From Outer Spoce
(Bellevue), l:;t v/k Poor
Plaza—Heoven Con Wait (Para), 5lh wk Excellent
Towne—Foul Play (Para), 4lh wk Good
University—Revenge of the Pink Panther (UA),
3rd wk, , Excellent
Uptown—Who'll Stop the Rain (UA), Ist wk Fair
Uptown—Hooper (V/B), 4th wk Good
Uptown—The Driver (20th-Fox), 3rd wk Good
Capitol Square 3, Westmouth B—Crease (Para).
2nd wk Excellent
Capitol Squa.'e 4—Convoy (UA). 6th wk CSood
Gameau—Heaven Con Woit (Para),
6th wk Excellent
Londonderry A—Hot Lead and Cold Feel (BV).
1st wk _ Excellent
Londonderry B—International Velvet (UA),
2nd wk ...Very Good
Meodowlark Piaza 1—The Cheap DetecUve
(Astral), 7ih wk Foir
Paramount—CorveHe Summer (UA), 1st wk. Excellent
Plaza 2—Fairy Tales (Astral), 2nd wk
Rialto 1—The Driver (BVFD), Znd wk Excellent
Towne Cinema—National Lampoon's Animal
Fair
Exc-lic-nl
House (Univ). 1st v.k
WeEtmo in- A—Revenge of the Pink Panther
(".Ai 5nd wk rxcc-;y.n-
Paramount's Aces, UA's Panther,
Univ's 'House' Tops in Winnipeg
WINNIPl-G— Business w.is up slightly as
holdovers coniinued to generate strong
grosses. "Grease," "Foul Play," "Revenge of
the Pink Panther" and "National Lampoon's
Animal House" were all E.xcellent. "Battlestar
Galactica" was good enough to hold.
"Damien—Omen 11" was Very Good in its
opening week. "The End" continues strong
going into its 13th week. Newcomers included
"Hot Lead and Cold Feet," "Adventures
of a Private Eye," "Damien
Omen 11" and the Downtown's provocatively
titled double-bill. "Dingle Dangle" and
"I Love You, 1 Love You Not."
(UA), 4lh wk Excellent
Norlhstar II—The End (UA), IZrh v/k V-ry Good
Odeon—Eyes of Laura Mors lAstia;i.
2nd wk, GLod
Polo Park— Heaven Can Wait (Para),
7th wk Excellent
FreTich Language Films
Bern—Rayon Laser (Mut), Isl wk Very Cjood
Lcr Dauphin—Bernard S Bianco (BVFD).
8th wk. .
Good
Parisien—Le Rotour de lusticier Sauvage
(AFD). 1st wk Good
Parisien—Molodie Pour un Tuour (Inter),
Parisien—Violelte Noxiere (C-P),
2nd wk Very
Parisien—Croxy Horse de Paris (C-P).
2nd wk Very
Far:s:»-n— Quoi iTe;! iji .„k Very
4 French Films, 4 English
Make Their Bows in Montreal
.MONTRL.M— French new films
tied
with the English-Lingu.igc ones this week,
but the competition made for a lively period
at the bo.\office. .Among English-speaking
films, debuts included "The Norseman,"
"The Driver." Who'll Stop the Rain and
"
"Eyes of Laura Mars," E.xcellent at the
Bonaventure. "Rayon Laser," "Le Retour
du Justicier Sauvage," "Melodie Pour un
Tueur" and "Quoi" made up the Gallic
slate. "National Lamp>oon's Animal House"
caught on, rising lo Excellent in its second
week, but "Hooper" lost some ground, dipping
to Very Good in its fourth outing.
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'Eyes,' 'Animal House,' 'Lead'
And 'Corvette' New in Edmonton
I.O.VKJN l(.>N — Film lans here welcomed
with open arms a slate of four newcomers,
each of which drew Excellent
crowds. "Eyes of Laura Mars," "Hot Lead
and Cold Feel," "Corvette Summer" and
"National Lampoon's Animal House" kepi
moviegoers hopping. Holdovers "Hooper."
"Grease" "Heaven Can Wait, Ihe Driver"
and "Revenge of the Pink Panther,
however, lost no ground, retaining Iheii
Excellent scores from previous weeks. Ami
"International Velvet" gained some grouiul.
r.;iciiit)g the Very Ciood level in its second
Technikote
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'iiiloalar Goloctica (Univ),
Good
l^yns ol I,aura Man (Astral),
Excellent
he End (UA). Illh wk. Vary Good
looper (WB). 2nd wk Excellent
TECHNIKOTE
CORP.

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Towne Red. Many holdovers suffered in
the face of such strong opposition. Among
films which slipped in popularity were
"Damien—Omen 11" in its second week.
"The Buddy Holly Story" in its seventh
and "Battlestar Galactica" in its fifth.
Calgary Place 1— Damien—Omen II (BVFD),
2nd wk
Very Good
Calgary Place 2 Revenge of the Pink Panther
- (UA), 3rd wk. Excellent
Heaven Can Wait (Para),
Chinook
6th wk. ...^ Excellent
Grand 2 Marlboro Square 3 The Driver
(BVFD), 2nd wk Good
1, Market Mall 2—International Velvet
(MGM-UA), Ut wk. Excellent
The Bad News Bears (3o to
Market Mall 3
Japan (Para), wk Fair
6th
Market Mall 4—The End UA ;;- v.'k Good
5, Market Mall 6 Corvette Summer UA),
3rd wk - Very Good
Hill, North Westbrook ?- Eyes oi Laura Mars
(Astral), wk Excellent
Is;
Odeon 1—The Cheap Detective l Astral),
2nd wk. Fair
Squ3:- Palliser .—Grease P3:a),
8th wk Excellent
Palliser Squir.; J—Hooper
2nd wk
Excellent
Towne Blue-^The Goodbye Girl -.VF
33rd wk
Towne Red—National Lampoon's Animal House
Good
Is; V.,: (Univ), Evrellent
Westbrook 1—The Buddy Holly Story Astral
7th wk Good
'
3 theatres—Battlestar Galactica . : t. .
5th wk Good
3 theatres—Foul Play .Fz:z
,
. :i .:,: . . Excellent
CALGARY
gtudio 82 on Calgary's Heritage Drive
brought back "The Pom Pom Girls."
This is the film that set a North American
record by running in town for over a year
in its first engagement.
Edmonton will welcome stage and screen
star Glynis Johns this coming week when
she arrives to star in the Citadel Theatre's
opening production, "Harold and Maude."
She also will headline "Cause Celebre" by
Sir Terrence Rattigan which will be presented
as Citadel's fourth main stage production.
Ms. Johns' hiring had created some
controversy when a protest was launched
against hiring foreign stars at the theatre.
The hiring policy was subsequently endorsed
by Canadian Actors' Equity Ass'n and so
Albertans will have the opportunity of enjoying
Ms. John's talent.
After a run of 33 weeks Warner Bros.'
"The Goodbye Girl" will be leaving the
screen at Calgary's Towne Cinema.
Calgary has taken the latest United Artists
release. "Revenge of the Pink Panther."
to its movie-going heart and is turning out
to see Peter Sellers' latest effort as Inspector
Clouseau. UA branch manager Ralph
Zelickson happily reports that the same
situation holds true in Edmonton and the
boxoffice is overwhelmed. Isn't that a pleasant
predicament to be in?
In a fund-raising venture, the Cerebral
Palsy Ass'n in Alberta is presenting a completely
new travel and adventure film series
in the Jubilee Auditorium this season, starting
Friday (30) and running through April
24. There will be eight films in the series
featuring Colonel John Craig who is an
Academy Award winner. Presentations will
be on different days of the week and there
will be two screenings each night.
Just when it seemed that problems in the
construction industry in Alberta were all
solved and the sites were humming again.
up went another set of picket lines on various
projects. This time the protesters are
the steelworkers and. although an agreement
has been reached, their union has come up
with a new approach: the picket lines stay
up until the agreement has been ratified.
Apparently some one must believe in the
old adage. "There's many a slip 'twi.xt the
cup and the lip." In the meantime most
major projects, and many smaller ones, are
not working.
George D. Repka, 28 years of age, was
killed in an automobile accident just north
of Grande Prairie, Alberta July 26. His
passenger. Dave M. Willis. Liberal candidate
for the federal Peace River riding, also
was killed. Repka had been involved actively
in politics since 1973 and was working
with Willis in his campaign for the next
federal election. Repka was involved in
well known in our business. Friends of the
Repkas will all join in sending sympathy
and condolences to the family at this sad
time.
On holidays—and enjoying it close to
home— is International Film Distributors
branch manager Cy Davies.
July was the busiest month of the year so
far for the Alberta Motion Picture Censor
Board—a total of 55 features were screened
and classified. There were 12 Family features,
six in the Adult group, ten classified
as Adult Not Suitable for Children and the
remaining 27 categorized as Restricted
Adult. Of the entire 55. only one carries a
warning— "The Holy Mountain" (New Cinema
Enterprises) with "grotesque and violent
images may be disturbing." A total of 19
distributors submitted films for classification.
Some of the newer names include
Creswin Film Distributors. Frontier Amusements.
Livince Investments Ltd. and Zoni
Films Ltd. As usual films came from numerous
countries including Britain, China, India,
Germany, France, Italy and Australia
as well, of course, as our domestic features.
Actress Linda Blair of "The Exorcist,"
charged with possession of marijuana, will
appear in Calgary provincial court Monday
(18). Calgary RCMP say Blair was arrested
in a routine check by customs officials
at Calgary International Airport August
7 and charged with possession of two
marijuana joints. Blair apparently arrived
in Calgary on a flight from Spokane, Wash.,
about 10 p.m.
Bev Holman. Astral Films, has announced
her departure from that company, effective
immediately. After a few days of rest and
rehab Bev will enter a new field of endeavour.
Bev will be missed by her friends and
we all join in wishing her a happy future
in her chosen career. Keep in touch. Bev.
MONTREAL
^he annual convention ot the Ass'n des
Properietaires de Cinemas du Quebec
was held August 22-23 at Loews Le Concorde
Hotel in Quebec City. First-day events
were highlighted by screenings of upcoming
product, courtesy of Best Theatre Supply,
with cocktails provided by Cine-Com. Ltee.
The get-together was concluded Wednesday
evening, August 23. with the traditional
supper-dance at 7:30 p.m.. following a 6
p.m. cocktail reception.
Industryites turned out in large numbers
to enjoy the Quebec Picture Pioneers" golf
tournament held here Thursday. August 31.
Ladies were invited to participate in the
activities and prizes galore (including 24
trophies) were offered in the putting competition.
Dinner, served in the clubhouse at
7:30 p.m.. was priced at $15. while the tab
sports, coaching and playing hockey in
Grande Prairie. He is survived by his father
for golf and dinner was only $27.50. Handling
reservations for the tournament were
and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Repka
of Grande Prairie, two brothers and a Maurice Phaneuf,
sister.
Mike DiMambro, J. P.
His father will be remembered as a longtime
Hurtubise and Jean Cyr.
theatreman in Grande Prairie and
is
Actor Reduced to Last 38
Cents Before Landing Job
TORONTO— Matt Cravenn says he was
down to his last 38 cents when he learned
that his first movie audition had landed
him the featured role of Hardware in the
Cinepix film "Summer Camp," which began
shooting in Haliburton, Ont,, Thursday
(10).
The 21-year-old Niagara Falls, Ont., native
called it "the old Cinderella story."
He will be earning $700 a week during
the six weeks it takes to shoot the film.
Cravenn said that in 1976 he decided to
make acting his career and enrolled in a
downtown acting school.
"I had just paid off the last of my bank
loans, had only 38 cents to my name, and
was wondering what was ahead, when the
phone rang," starting him on his acting
career.
Brochures Available
^OnltielHostBeauli
In The Business!
BOXOFFICE :: September 4. 1978

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10 Elrog Nominations
Won by 'Older Women'
TORONTO—The Robert Lanios-Stcphcn
J. Roth presentation, 'Tn Praise of Older
Women." has received ten 1978 Canadian
Film Awards nominations. The Etrogs will
be presented in Toronto Thursday (21).
Invited to open the Toronto Film Festival
Thursday (14). Tn Praise of Older Women"
wilt compete for best picture honors and
has earned two nominations for director
George Kaczendcr for best director and.
with Peter Wintonick. in the editing category.
Helen Shaver has been nominated for
best actress, while Marilyn Lightslone and
Alberta Watson were chosen in the best
supporting actress category.
Other nominations went to Miklos Lente
for cinematography: Wolf Kroeger for art
direction;
Henri Blondeau for sound recording,
and Joe Grimaldi for rerccording.
Based on Stephen Vizinczey's international
best seller. 'Tn Praise of Older Women"
Actor Builds His Career
Supporting 'Star Ladies'
lORON ICJ— n you c;in'l be ;i star yourself,
it's niueh belter supporting a star than
a non-entity," says Canadian actor Paul
Harding.
Harding, known to Canadian audiences
through his role as Renny Whiteoak on the
CBC-TV series "Jalna," has spent the last
three years in the U.S. in supporting roles
with Katherine Hepburn in "A Matter of
Gravity" and Ingrid Bergman in "The Constant
Wife."
"I'll never be a star, a famous actor.
Harding said in a recent interview. "But I'll
go on working for as long as I like, supporting
star ladies."
Harding said he thought "Jalna" would
make his career, but speaks disparagingly of
CBC-TV's "The Collaborators," in which
he took a role following "Jalna."
"The scripts weren't written to feature
the actors and was lolil to niirKJ my own
I
business."
But he added that "The Collaborators"
was an enormous success in the Baltic coiiiiirifs.
Harding has returned to his home in Toronto
for the summer and has been working
with Douglas Campbell, [ranees Hyland
and Pat Galloway in "Heartbreak House,"
which opened August 4 at the Shaw Festival
in "^liagara-on-lhe-I.akc.
When the show closes in October, he
iravcis to New York for rehearsals of "Wat
ers on the Moon." There also is a chance
for a role in the TV and film versions of
A Man Called Intrepid."
"Thj only success in this business, apart
from stardom, is work. And I've been
working and getting good reviews."
Harding said he likens his career to that
of Jack Merivale. who performed with Tallulah
Bankhead and Vivien l.eigh in the
early days of motion pictures.
European Filmmakers
Easy Riders on Mopeds
TORONTO—Two European
filmmakers
on a 32.000-kilometer, one-year trip by
moped around North America are making
a documentary film of their experiences,
Gilles Mariani, 26, and Robert Sroka, 22.
both of Paris, said in an interview that
Europeans already know more than enough
about North America's big cities and they
want to show Canadian and American small
towns and sleepy side roads.
Mariani said their mopeds are useful on
small roads, easy to repair and handle and
travel about 210 kilometers on a gallon of
stars Karen Black. Tom Bcrenger. Susan gasoline.
Strasberg. Helen Shaver. Marilyn Lightstone Their trip began last June in New York
and Alexandra Stewart.
and ends there next May after the riders
An Astral Bellevuc Pathe and RSL Films complete a giant counter-clockwise circle
production. "In Praise of Older Women" around the continent.
opens Friday (22) in theatres in Toronto They already have travelled through New
and Montreal following its festival premiere. England, the Alantic provinces and southern
Quebec and now are headed for the
The picture is being distributed in Canada
by Astral Films, with world sales handled Great Lakes area, the Prairies, the western
by Carolco. a Los Angeles company.
Pacific coast, Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico
states and the American East coast.
They plan to shoot about five hours of
footage, which will be edited down to a 90-
minuie film.
A French film company is paying for
their expenses of about $5 to S7 a day per
person. Mariani said they save money by
camping whenever possible.
The pair arc experienced moped travelers,
having completed trips through Europe,
North Africa and Asia. They already are
planning their next adventure—a moped
tour of South America.
Oliver Reed, Len Cariou
To Star in 'Mad Trapper'
SASKAIOON -Olivv.1 Reed .uul
Cariou will star in the first feature-film
duction of Granicus Film Productions 1
the company said this week.
The British-born Reed is to pl,i\ ilic
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role in Rudy Wiebe's scrcenpl,i\ ot
Mad Trapper
Cariou, a Canadi Sp,k.
en, the Mountie who pursiu-s llie ir
cross the Arctic for 42 da\s.
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;KD ALPHABETICAL INDEX
• Very Good, - Good, = Foir; - Poor; = Very Poor is roted 2 pluses, - as 2
:iii ! I Wajina Hold Vour Hud
(1041 CM
5032 II Ent I Sec You Again
(105) R-D
5025 Incrediblt Melting Man. T>ie
(86) SF-Ho
5052 Interior (99) D
5046 Intunational Veitet
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-78 PG A3 =:
Col 5-29-78 PG A3
7-24-78 PG A2
7-24-78 A3
5-15-78 Bl B
7+2-
7+
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A DREAM OF PASSIOIS
Greek
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Rel. Sept. '78
"Medea" serves both main story and background
for a liighly-charged drama with some of the best acting
in an import this year. Melina Mercouri and Ellen Burstyn
share honors, although the latter has a much smaller
role as the living embodiment of the ancient legend in
modern Greece. Producer-director-writer Jules Dassin
based his screenplay on two actual cases of women who
mui-dered their children, one an Italian and one an American
living in Greece, and on the personalities of his two
stars. Mercom-i, long associated with Dassin, performs
hor stage character and the role of the actress in English
and Greek, which are used interchangeably. Burstyn
proves again what a fine actress she is, despite the brevity
of her scenes. Her mixture of madness and cunning, innocence
and vengefulness is quite a feat. Andreas Voutsinas
as the director and Despo Diamantidou in a noncomic
part are also extremely impressive. Filmed on location
in Piraeus, the Bren Film/ Melina Film/ Aries Enterprises
offering has English titles and color by CFI. It
should be much discussed. The ending is deliberately less
of an emotional impact than expected, audiences being
left to sort out the meaning for themselves. The R-rating
is
for profanity.
Melina Mercouri, EUen Burstyn, Andreas Voutsinas,
Despo Diamantidou, Dimitris Papamichael.
THE NORSEMAN PG
Action-Advenlu
American Int'l (7810) 90 Minutes Rel. June '78
Lee Majors, of TVs "Six Million Dollar Man," makes
his starring film debut in this swashbuckling adventm-e.
It recounts the saga of a group of Vikings, who landed
on North American shores five hundred years before Columbus,
and their battle with hostile Indians. Charles B.
Pierce, who wrote, directed and produced this action film,
is known for such features as "Tlie Legend of Boggy
Creek," "The Town That Dreaded Sundown," "Winterhawk,"
"The Winds of Autimin" and "Grayeagle." Costar
Cornel Wilde is no stranger to the swashbuckling
genre, having appeared in "Bandit of Sherwood Forest,"
"At Sword's Point" and "Sword of Lancelot." Mel Ferrer
and Jack Elam round out the cast. Newcomer Susie Coelho
plays the female lead, an Indian girl who helps
Majors. Film buffs will spot Kathleen Freeman as the
older Indian woman. The story is partly told through
the eyes of a young boy, played by Chuck Pierce jr. Jess
Pearson narrates the action, and Jaime Mendoza-Nava's
musical score enhances the story. While "The Norseman"
does not achieve the epic statui-e it may have strived for.
it is a straightforward story, told simply. The Charles B.
Pierce Film Pi-oductions. Inc./Fawcett-Majors Productions,
Inc. presentation was filmed in Movielab Color.
Lee Majors, Cornel Wilde, Mel Ferrer, Jack Elam, Susie
Coelho, Christopher Connelly, Kathleen Freeman.
A SLAVE OF LOVE
Cinema 5 94 Minutes Rel. Aug. '78
One of the finest films to emerge from Russia in years
is this tender and touching comedy-drama of the early
days of moviemaking amidst the tm-moil of the Revolution
of 1917. Coming from a talented family of artists,
poets and filmmakers, young director Nikita Mikhalkov
emerges as an important figure on his own. The comedy
is funny, the brutality is never stressed and the love
story, though remaining on a platonic level, is quite
touching. Elena Solovey and Rodion Nakhapetov. as the
lovers who take too long to declare their mutual devotion,
are both charming. As a director in the mold of James
Coco, Alexander Kalyagin is most amusing. The abrupt
change in moods from comedy to tragedy are never jarring,
as the pace is established at the opening with a takeoff
on silent melodrama and a vicious attack on a revolutionary
in rapid sequence. Black and white is used for
all the film-within-a-film scenes and to stress the di'amatic
reaction to actual shots of peasants being executed.
Friednch Gorenstein and Andrie Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky
did the deft screenplay and Eduard Ai-temiev contributed
a wistful and appropriate score. The Sovexport
Films presentation of a Mosfilm production is in color
v/ith English titles.
Elena Solovey, Rodion Nakhapetov, Alexander Kalyagin,
0\eg BasilashiviU, Konstantin Grigoryev.
TINTORERA
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From the makers of the surprise hit "Survive!," this
actioner which resembles the "Jaws" features contains
more sex than shark. For most of the film, male leads
Hugo Stiglitz and Andres Garcia

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i'EATURE REVIEWS Story Synopsis; Exploitips; Adiines for Newspapers and Programs
THE STORY:
"A Slave of Love" (Cinema 5i
In the Ci'imea right after the Russian Revolution in
1917, famed silent screen star Elena Solovey and her company
continue to make films. Alexander Kalyagin directs. ,i,,
Oleg Basilashivili produces and Rodion Nakhapetov pho- f,„ <
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tographs the action. They long for Moscow, now torn by
conflict, and Solovey— a widow with two young daughters
—yearns for co-star and lover Maksakov, who has stayed
behind. When the unhappy Solovey tries to tell moviegoers
that her films are cheap and vulgar and that they
should be helping the needy, their adulation turns her
into a goddess once again. Seemingly carefree. Nakhape-
U)V carries a war wound from 1914 and secretly photographs
the execution of revolutionaries. When Solovey
linally declares her love for him, he does also. He is shot
by captain Konstantin Grigoryev, intelligence officer, and
his men. Later, Nakhapetov's revolutionist associates kill
Grigoryev when the latter searches the set for incriminating
film. Solovey is put on a trolley for safety, but
the motorman warns a group of soldiers, who ride after
her to kill her.
EXPLOITIPS:
The film was warmly received at the 1977 Los Angeles
International Film Exposition. That and the glowing reviews
can be emphasized.
CATCHLINES:
Love and Revolution— the Two Things Worth Dying
For . It Before It Becomes a Classic.
THE STORY: "Tintorera" (United FUm)
While in Yucatan for a vacation. Mexican playboy
Hugo Stiglitz begins an affair with visiting Englishwoman
Fiona Lewis. When he doesn't admit his love for
her, she switches her attentions to gigolo Andres Garcia.
Leaving Garcia in bed. Lewis takes a nude swim to Stiglitz'
yacht but is devoured by a tintorera, or tiger shark.
The happy-go-lucky Garcia and the moody Stiglitz become
friends and share several women on the yacht until
they meet lonely Susan George. She forms an alliance
with the two and they enjoy everything until the two
men go shark hunting and George unwittingly attracts
a tintorera. Distracting the shark, Garcia tries to kill it
and is bitten in two. Broken by his death, George says
goodbye to Stiglitz. The latter joins in a party, members
of which decide to swim to his yacht. When the tintorera
attacks again, Stiglitz vows to kill it. He docs so. keeping
Garcia's original instructions in mind, and wakes up in
the hospital.
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rHE STORY: 'A Dream of Passion" (Emb)
Film star Melina Mercouii returns to her native Greece
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of "Medea." Rehearsals with a women's chorus and
with Dimitris Papamichael as Medea's husband are being
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EXPLOITIPS:
Refer to the reception at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The careers of Mercouri. Bui'styn and Dassin have
been filled with praise: mention this.
CATCHLINES:
The Legend of Medea Becomes a Reality as Two of the
World's Greatest Actresses Meet in One of the Most Powerful
Films of the Year.
THE STORY:
"The Norseman" (AlP)
In 1006 A.D., Viking prince Lee Majors leads his ship
to the shores of North America, which he calls Vineland.
He and his warriors are searching for his father, king
Mel Ferrer, who never returned from a previous voyage.
They must fight off hostile Indians. A young Indian
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or "death dreamer. Elam. makes dire predic-
"
tions. Another nobleman. Cornel Wilde, helps in the battles
and the search. Flashbacks reveal that Ferrer and his
group were blinded and are still held prisoners. With
Coellio'.s help, they free Ferrer and his men and then
escape back to the ship. There is one final battle before
they art" able to set sail for home.
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Have employees wear Viking headgear.
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Indian . Columbus Was Born, a Reckless
Band of Blond Giants Sailed to an Unknown Liind We
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A TIME FOR TEAMWORK
EVERY PUBLIC-CONTACT industry is
concerned, as well it should be, with
its "image," how it is accepted in the
community, and the business of producing,
distributing and exhibiting motion
pictures is no exception. That is the reason
why, over the years, we have found
the topic of "Public Relations" on the
agenda of almost every state and national
convention held by exhibitors—and
even commanding attention at marketing
sessions sponsored by independent
and major film distributors.
It often has been pointed out at such
conclaves that "we are our own worst
enemies." Many industryites have declared
that we" have given the public
ringside seats to witness the legal bouts
between theatre owners and distributors
in the past. And, very likely, any battles
which may ensue in the future will receive
even greater public exposure in the
electronic and print media.
In this era when the populace openly
shows its disenchantment with "secrecy
for security reasons" and clamors for socalled
"sunshine laws," perhaps the lack
of furtiveness on the part of our business
has been a positive reinforcement; the
"openness" may have been a constructive
factor in building an acceptable image.
A half-dozen years ago, however, this
industry clearly sent out the message
that it believed it had "slipped in the
know-how of making good pictures" and
this negative expression was amplified
by open concern, even actual fear, about
the prospects of further development by
pay-cable TV.
The opinion of deficiency was, of
course, fallacious. Dozens of "good" pictures
have been produced since that time,
films which have employed nev/ technologies,
involving both sight and sound,
and they opened up new areas of moviegoing
enjoyment that were unheard of
15 years ago. Yet, many exhibitors continue
to wear furrows in their brow worrying
about what pay-cable TV Jiiay do to
theatregoing.
Let us not flinch at the fact that paycable
TV not only is coming to more and
more regions, but it is firmly entrenched
as an entertainment source in many communities
already. Why not do our utmost
to solidify the position of the motion picture
as still the world's greatest mass
public entertainment medium by so improving
our product and its presentation
that a domestic on-premise amusement
device cannot prove to be a formidable
challenge?
Emphasize that motion pictures are
made to be seen and enjoyed on a largerthan-life
screen and exploit that fact. A
good movie never can he as good on a 25-
inch screen, or even on a seven-sqiiarefoot
video projection device!
Product quality is of high importance
in any business. It is of ultra-importance
in a business like this where, if the maximum
is not achieved at the first or second
opportunity, the goods do not remain
on the shelf to be offered next week or
next month at bargain prices. Therefore,
merchandising methods will take on
more and more importance and it is heartening
to observe that increasing emphasis
is being placed on promotional
campaigns which not only publicize the
picture, but offer new sources of revenue
as well. National Screen Service's "Movie
Madness" campaigns typify this effective
approach.
Since the exhibitor is the focal point
in the industry's contact with the public,
much of the responsibility is his. His theatre
is the point-of-sale for the entertainment
(and other) merchandise which the
motion picture industry has to offer. And
his responsibility becomes the greater as
the public Ls distracted by competing
forms of leisure-time diversion.
This, of course, is not the first time
that theatrical motion pictures have been
confronted by a challenger. They overcame
the bugaboo of sound, of radio in
its "golden age," of free TV, of popular
participation sports such as bowling and,
more recently, the burgeoning spectator
sports of professional baseball, football,
hockey and basketball. Each was conquered
by the development of new presentation
techniques, innovative programing
and the prodigious use of good oldfashioned
showmanship!
The eventual development of pay-cable
TV and its consequent threat to exhibition
should be regarded as a challenge to
bring out the best in us. Producers and
exhibitors must be as one in meeting that
challenge, for their interdependence
makes teamwork imperative!
The motion picture, on the widescreen,
is the world's greatest entertainment
medium, educational tool and a great
public service. Let's not sell it short!
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Columbia Schedules October Start
For Writer s
BURBANK—Marking a significant move
lo develop new writing talent for the screen,
Columbia Pictures has established an innovative
Writers Workshop program which is
set to begin in October.
The announcement was made by Frank
Price, president of Columbia Pictures Productions,
and Dan Melnick, president of
Columbia Pictures.
The Writer's Workshop, in development
and planning for over a year, is a complete
program within the company's overall talent
development commitment.
Noted screenwriter David Z. Goodman
has been named to inaugurate the program
as the director of the first Writer's Workshop.
Earlier this month. Columbia Pictures announced
the Actors Workshop which will
be directed by Joshua Shelley. To date,
more than 3,500 applications and inquiries
have been received.
An Industry Obligation
Together, the two workshops represent
"Grease," currently playing with 1,040 theatres
reporting out of 1.200 theatres in the
the establishment of an ongoing initial talent
development program by Columbia, which
U.S. and Canada, has achieved the $100,-
is Columbia's recognition of the fact that
000.000 boxoffice milestone sooner than any
there is an industry obligation to find, en-
motion picture in Paramount's history and
courage and develop new talent which will
insure the industry's future.
Candidates for the Writer's Workshop
will be submitted only by the writing department
of certain universities and colleges
which already have received notice of the
program. The schools, in letters sent last
month, have been asked lo select candidates
from their current students and recent
graduates who have the greatest potential
lor screcnwriting.
"The Writer's Workshop," said Melnick,
"offers new writers an exceptional opportunity
to develop their talent and their
screenplays under the guidance of an outstanding
creative faculty. In David Z. Goodman,
we have a true professional whose
guidance will both instruct and inspire.
Under his supervision the writers will learn
the techniques of screcnwriting and advance
iheir talents while working in the realistic
atmosphere of a major studio."
Many Successful Screenplays
One of the most successful screenwriters.
Goodman has such credits as ".Straw Dogs,"
"Lovers and Other Strangers," "Farewell,
My Lovely" and. most recently. ""Eyes
of Laura Mars." In ly.SS he was the NBC
Fellow in Playwriling at the Yale Drama
School under John Gassner.
Goodman will read the submitted mail,
il. Each submission will consist of an
inal work—short story, play, screenplay
"I 1 written recommendation from one
'icully members. The final selecin
be made, based on the recom-
" of the director and the faculty
.'..•.nwndations. Columbia will not read
submitted work in order lo maintain
Workshop Program
the total objectivity and integrity of the
selection process.
The workshop will be conducted at Columbia's
headquarters at the Burbank
Studios over a 16-week period. There will
be a maximum of two meetings a week.
.At the end of 16 weeks, the participants
will deliver to Goodman the screenplays they
have been writing. He will read each screenplay
and select those which he feels show
potential for further developement. These
will be submitted and purchased by Columbia
Pictures and Columbia Pictures Television.
-Screenplays not acquired will remain
the property of the writers.
'Grease' Fastest Grosser
In History of Paramount
NHW YORK — l'.ir.imouiit Pictures'
Grouse" has grossed SlOl .l.'^O.OOO in its
first 66 days of national release, it was announced
by Frank G. Mancuso. senior vicepresident-domestic
distribution for the motion
picture division of Paramount.
has become the second most successful film
for the company.
"The Godfather," Paramount Pictures'
top-grossing film of all time, achieved
SI 00.000,000 in domestic grosses in 136
days of release.
"Saturday Night Fever," currently in release,
topped the $100,000,000 mark earlier
this year, after 171 days in release.
Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
in a Robert Stigwood/ Allan Carr
production of the hit Broadway musical.
'"Grease" was produced by Robert Stigwood
and Allan Carr and directed bv Randall
Kleiser.
'Interiors' Sets First-Day
Mark at Regent Westwood
\N(.lli;s WihkIv Aliens •Interiors,'
his first serious drama, has set an alllime
opening-day record gross at the 440-
seal Regent Westwood Theatre in Los Angeles,
it was announced by Al Fitter, United
Artists senior vice-president for domestic
sales.
One of the most widely discussed and acclaimed
motion pictures of 197S, "Interiors"
has surpassed the previous opening-day
lecord at the Regent Westwood set by "One
I lew Over the C'uckixi's Nest." Ihis recordbreaking
West Coast opening follows an
exclusive New York run at the B.unnei
where "Interiors" conliniics li> bre.iK house
records.
Heading the cast of "Interiors" are:
Kristin
(iriffilh, Marybelh Hurt, Richard Jordan,
Diane Kealon, I". Ci. Marshall. Cieraldine
Page, Maureen Stapleloii ,uul Sam
WalersliMi.
Paramount Promotes
Weaver and Mancuso
NEW YORK— .Michael D. Eisner, president
and chief operating officer of Paramount
Pictures Corp.. announced the promotions
of Frank G. Mancuso as senior
vice-president-domestic distribution and
Gordon R. Weaver as senior vice-president,
marketing, for the motion picture division of
Paramount.
Regarding the announcement of these two
appointments, which are effective immediately.
Barry Diller. chairman and chief executive
officer of Paramount Pictures, said.
"Both of these men have taken their respective
areas of distribution and marketing
and painstakingly completely rebuilt them
into vital and aggressive operations that are
a major part of our company's success.
They are superb executives and the definition
of the term key employee.' I am proud
to participate in their much-deserved promotions."
Mancuso previously had been appointed
vice-president-domestic distribution for the
motion picture division in 1977. prior to
which he had been Paramount's general
sales manager. U.S. and Canada. He had
been president of Paramount Pictures Corp.
Canada, Ltd., headquartered in Toronto.
for five years, and head of Paramount Canadian
operations in charge of general sales.
He first joined the company in 1962.
Weaver attained the position of vicepresident-marketing
for the motion picture
division in October 1975 and was named a
vice-president of the parent company. Paramount
Pictures Corp.. in .August 1977. He
joined Paramount in 1971 as national director
of publicity and in March 1974 was
named vice-president in charge of publicity,
followed by a further promotion to vicepresident-assistant
to the chairman and chief
executive
officer.
'Wilderness 2' Scores
Higher Grosses 4th wk.
.\1EDI ORD, ORE.— "Wilderness Family
Part 2" has recorded a gross of 5475,637 in
the fourth week of its roadshow engagement
at nine theatres in Tokyo, Sapporo and
for the week. Grosses were up from the
third week by $77,99S in the same nine
theatres uul patronage has continued to
Osaka. Japan, averaging S52.S4S per situation
build in each subsequent week.
Backed by a high promotion and publicity
campaign. "Wilderness F;miily Part 2 opened
in 53 theatres on a wide multiple break
"
throughout Japan Saturday. .Xugusi 19.
B.ised i.m gross ligurvs in Japan, exhib
ilors in the US have something to look
forward lo when "Wilderness Family Part
2" is released by P.icilic Inlernalional Enter
prises this coming Christmas.
Written and produced by .Vrihur Dubs
and directed by I r.ink /.uniga. "WiUlei
ness Family Pan 2 stars Robert " I »

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throughout the world, putting^
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Vi/OMPI Inf'l
Marks Clubs' Silver
Anniversary at Dallas Conclave
DALLAS—A record-breaking attendance
was expected at the "Silver Anniversary"
convention of the Women of the Motion
Picture Industry at the Fairmont Hotel
here Wednesday (6)-Sunday (10) with members
and delegates coming from 14 clubs
in the U.S. and Canada.
Mrs. Esther Osley. WOMPI International
president, arrived Sunday (3) for advance
arrangements. She is just one of the 18
international presidents from the past 25
years who were in attendance and who were
honored at a Sunday (10) breakfast in the
International Room of the hotel. Others included
Verlin Osborne. Dallas; Gene Barnctte.
New Orleans; Mable Guinan. Dallas:
Florence Long, Toronto: Myrtle Parker.
Charlotte; Jean M. Roberts. Atlanta; Mary
Hayslip. Kansas City; Lee Nickolaus, New
Orleans; Viola Wister, Charlotte; Dorothy
Reeves. New York; Anne Dillon: Jacksonville;
Elsie Parish. Dallas; Mary Hart. Jacksonville:
Hazel LeNoir. Kansas City; Hilda
Frishman. Hollywood-Los Angeles; Amalic
Gantt, Charlotte, and Gladys Melson, Kansas
City.
Bill Williams. Southern division manager
of 20th Century-Fox was scheduled to serve
as toastmaster for the Saturday (9) banquet.
Mrs. Myrtle Parker. WOMPI Will Rogers
chairman, gave a report on the organization's
Will Rogers Institute participation
to which Salah Hassanein. WRl president.
gave a
response.
Gladys Melson Installs Officers
Mrs. Gladys Melson. retiring member of
the board, installed the 1978-79 officers,
after which the following awards were
given: The Mable Guinan convention attendance
cup, the Verlin Osborne publicity
award, the Lorainc Cass humanitarian service
award, the R. J. O'Donnell industry
service award, the Canada membership
award, the Lee Nickolaus creativity yearbook
award and the Will Rogers statuette.
It was highly appropriate that the
silver anniversary gathering of the Women
of the Motion Picture Industry International
be held here, since the organization, the
brainchild of Col. H. A. Cole and R. J.
Olionnell, was born here.
I he two late industry veterans were
known to converse daily about ihcir prob-

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Warner Memorial Award
Goes to Dr. Ray Dolby
SCARSDALE, N.Y.— Ray M. Dolby has
been given the Samuel L. Warner Memorial
Award for 1978 by the Society of Motion
Picture & Television Engineers. Presentation
will be made by the SMPTE at the
Americana Hotel, New York City, October
30.
The Samuel L. Warner Memorial Award
is presented to Dolby in recognition of his
development of a noise-reduction system
for use in motion picture sound recording of
music and sound effects which improves signal-to-noise
from a multiplicity of soundtracks
during the prerecording process and
for the development of a band-selective
noise-reduction system for processing dialog
tracks which had been recorded in a
high-ambient noise environment.
Dolby established Dolby Laboratories in
1965. He holds a number of patents and
has written papers on videotape recording,
long wavelength X-ray microanalysis and
noise reduction.
Dr. Dolby is a Fellow of the Audio
Engineering Society and a recipient of its
Silver Medal Award. Recently he was
awarded a fellowship by the British Kinematograph,
Sound & Television Society, as
Mark D. Bisgeier Joins
JS Productions' Staff
BURBANK—Mark David Bisgeier has
been named executive assistant to Jack
Schwartzman. head of JS Productions, the
independent motion picture company which
produces exclusively for Lorimar Films. Bisgeier,
an attorney, formerly was an executive
with AFTRA in San Francisco and his
last position was assistant to Richard Donner
during production of "Superman."
Included among films currently slated for
JS Productions is a multi-picture agreement
with renowned director Hal Ashby, whose
first film under the JS banner will be the
much-heralded "Being There," based on
Jerry Kosinski's international best seller, to
begin production in October 1978. Other
projects in development include: "The
Hawkline Monster," by Richard Brautigan:
"Road Show." an original screenplay by
William Hjortsberg; "Almost Together," an
original screenplay by Robert Downey, and
an as-yet-untitled original screenplay by
Rudy Wurlitzer.
Dimension Schedules Two
Features for 79 Release
LOS ANGELES—"Revenge of King Tut"
and "Giggling in the Dark." both theatrical
features, have been set for national release
in 1979. according to Dimension Pictures
president Lawrence H. Woolner.
"Hi-Riders" and "The Great Smokey
Roadblock" are current Dimension releases.
Kinsolving Cites Role of Newspaper
Ads in
Publicizing Film Playdates
BEVERLY HILLS—"Favorable wordof-mouth'
communication about a new
movie is essential to its success and the way
to start good 'word-of-mouth' is through
information-filled newspaper ads that reach
opinion-leaders and others who go to the
movies often and are quick to see new pictures,"
according to Charles M. Kinsolving
jr.. vice-president, marketing and planning.
Newspaper Advertising Bureau. He reported
these findings from a study of moviegoers to
an audience of motion picture executives
and newspaper publishers at a luncheonmeeting
held at Jimmy's Restaurant here.
40 Interview Sessions
The bureau study was based on 40 groupinterview
sessions with moviegoers conducted
by newspapers in seven major cities
in the U.S. and Canada, plus a series of
interviews with moviegoers who were actually
on line at 60 theatres in six cities. Over
1,000 moviegoers in 11 cities provided
information for the report.
The study also found:
More than a third of the audience were
well as the Lyre Award of the Institute of
High Fidelity and the 1972 Berliner Maker rated as opinion-leaders. They were found in
of the Microphone Award.
every group, among males and females, city
The award will be presented by SMPTE dwellers and suburbanites, in every employment
classification. Youth was a character-
president William D. Hedden at a ceremony
followLng the "Get-Together Luncheon" istic of many— but by no means of all.
of the 120th technical conference.
These opinion-leaders are apt to be early
moviegoers—40 per cent see a movie during
the first two weeks of its showing. They
also are likely to be heavy moviegoers who
go to the movies two or more limes a
month.
For most moviegoers and particularly for
the opinion-leaders, choosing a movie is a
three-step process. First comes awareness.
The potential moviegoer gets interested in a
specific film as a result of publicity, advance
promotion and newspaper advertising.
Then the film becomes part of a group that
the moviegoers "want to see." And the
movie is more apt to become part of this
"want-to-see" group if the moviegoer has
information from newspaper ads on what
the movie is all about.
Ad Influence Evident
The third and last step occurs close to the
actual trip to the theatre. The moviegoer
decides exactly what picture to see and
when and where to see it. Half of those
interviewed in the bureau study made the
decision to go to the movies the same day
they went. Another 21 per cent had decided
within the previous seven days. At that
point they consult the newspaper "and a
dominant directory newspaper ad can tilt
the decision in your direction."
The study noted. "Thus, the decision as to
which movie to go to today is most often
the result of a long period of advertising,
'word-of-month" and other influences."
Most of the respondents— 60 per cent
agreed that they like to know about a
movie even before it is released—and certainly
before they see it.
The single most relevant consideration in
choosing a movie is the basic plot or subject
matter. "Who stars" was ranked second
and a "convenient location," third. Movie
reviews were more important than the price
of admission or "who directed."
In fact, 71 per cent of the moviegoers
interviewed read movie reviews at least occasionally
and 31 per cent read the reviews
most of the time or almost every time they
appeared.
More than nine out of ten (94 per cent)
looked at movie ads, at least on the day they
saw a film, and one in four looked almost
every time they opened the paper.
Kinsolving emphasized the importance of
detailed information in movie ads, particularly
since movie content is the most
important factor in the choice of what to
see. He also noted that ads which tell the
reader more about the movie work harder
and seem to pull better. For example, frequent
moviegoers are especially likely to
rely on newspaper advertising for movie information
and they are twice as likely to
look at the ads as those who go less often.
The study also showed that people who
like to know as much as possible about a
movie before they see it are much less
likely to be disappointed once they get in
the theatre and they have more good things
to say about it later on.
"This starts the word-of-mouth that's so
important to your grosses," Kinsolving said.
Blumberg Named Para. EC
Literary Affairs Director
HOLLYWOOD — Phillip Blumberg has
been appointed East Coast director of literary
affairs, it was announced by Donald
Simpson, vice-president in charge of production
for the motion picture division of
Paramount.
Blumberg's appointment is effective immediately.
He will be based at the Gulf +
Western Building in New York and will report
directly to Nancy Hardin, production
vice-president at Paramount Studios.
The addition of Blumberg signals Paramount's
intention to make the East Coast
much more active in the acquiring and developing
of film material, especially from
the
publishing and theatre worlds.
Ashley to Hanna-Barbera
As Costume Supervisor
HOLLYWOOD— Hanna-Barbera Productions
has named Richard T. "Mark" Ashley
supervisor of the company's costume department,
it was announced by Joseph Barbera.
president. Ashley will direct design
and construction of costumes and puppets
for programs and amusement park productions.
Before joining Hanna-Barbera. Ashley
managed the puppet theatre at Taft Broadcasting's
Kings Island amusement park in
Ohio.
BOXOFFICE :: September 11. 1978

I
Columbia Promotes
Sales Executives
NEW YORK — A scries of important
promotions from within the sales department
ranks was revealed by Ray McCaffert>.
vice-president and general sales manager of
Colombia Pictures.
Wa\ne Case, branch manager of Columbia's
San Francisco office, has been
named general manager of Columbia Pictures
of Canada, succeeding Irving Ivers,
who has returned to the studio as vicepresident
of publicity and promotion.
J. Edward "Ted" Shugrue jr. has been
elevated from Denver-Salt Lake City, where
he was branch manager, to succeed Case,
with Kenneth Newbert, Minneapolis branch
manager, succeeding Shugrue.
Jack Ignatowicz, a Columbia Minneapolis
salesman, has been promoted to
branch manager of that city.
McCafferty also disclosed that Harold
Saltz has been promoted to executive manager
in Minneapolis.
Michael Rudnitsky, a salesman in the
Philadelphia branch, has been upped to
branch manager in Milwaukee.
Completing the lineup is the addition to
the company of Harvey Applcbaum, who
will be administrative assistant to McCafferty.
Case joined Columbia as a trainee in
Mary Steenburgen Is Set
For Role in WB's 'Time'
ULRHANK— .Mary Steenburgen will coslur
m Warner Bros.' "lime After Time,"
the Herb Jaffe production which is scheduled
to begin filming Monday (18) on location
in San Francisco with Nicholas Meyer
directing from his own screenplay.
Ms. Steenburgen, who made her motion
picture debut opposite Jack Nicholson in
his production of "Coin' .South," will play
the feminine lead and joins Malcolm Mc-
Dowell and David Warner in the romantic
thriller-comedy in which H. G. Wells
chases J;u.k the Ripper from the past into
the
present.
Free Blackhawk
Films Catalog
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Juclory oilers on
Laurel & Hardy
W C Fields.
and more.
Ol SupiM «
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with the Moliiin Picture .Vss'n of
.Aiiiuricu, has been named tiec-prvsldeiit
of the assucialiun, it was announced
b> Jack \ alenti, MHA.V president.
.Atlawaj's duties hIII
include responsibility
f«»r all MP.\.\ matters pertainin);
to the Federal Coniinunicatiuns
Commission, includin}; lho.se involvin);
TV, CATV, pay-cable and related
eonimunications concerns.
Valenti slated: "Fritz Attaway is a
lawyer of considerable abilities who
has a wealth of knowledge and experience
in telecommunications. His
achievements with the MP.V.V have
been of a consistent high order."
.Vtlaway joined the MPAA in January
1976 after serving with the Federal
Communications Commission's Cable
Bureau. He received his law degree
from the University of Chicago in
1972.
Col. Names Fields Ad-Pub
Creative Services Head
BURBANK.^R;indolph S. Fields has
been named to the position of director of
1966. Prior to moving to San Francisco,
creative services for Columbia's advertising
he served as manager of Columbia's Seattleand
publicity department, it was announced
Portland branch. Shugrue joined the company
in 1972 as a salesman in the Boston
by Robert W. Cort. vice-president and general
manager of advertising and promotion.
branch. Newbert and Saltz have been with
In his new capacity. Fields will supervise
Columbia since 1975, while Ignatowicz
and direct the creation and production of
joined Columbia in 1970.
advertising material on all the company's
releases. In this function he will work with
Jack Brodsky and Irving Ivers.
Fields started his career in the film industry
with Avco Embassy 1 1 years ago.
He was a.ssistant exploitation manager,
eventually becoming executive coordinator
of advertising and publicity. For the past
two years, he has been advertising manager
for Columbia Pictures.
'Corvette Summer' Grosses
Zoom in Canadian Cinemas
Nl W ^()KK-MCi.\l\ ( orsciic Summer"
has set a fast pace in Canada, where
it has registered an outstanding gross of
$38.^,061 in 14 theatres in six major
territories for periods ranging from three
days to five weeks.
The biggest business was reported for
ihe Toronto area, where the United Artists
release racked up $116,042 at five hardlops
(12 days) and three ozoners (five
A total of $188,724 was grossed in other
major engagements, including: Calgarv,
Market Mall 5 and 6, 21 and .11 days
respectively; Fdmonton. Paramount. 17 days
and Ciolden West Drive-In. 17 days; Hamillt>n.
Ont., Tivoli, 17 days; London, Out.,
( apiiol 2. 17 days; Ottawa. Place de Ville 2,
17 d;iys, and Vancouver, Capital 6 (Cinema
2). three days, and Delia Driveln. three
days.
Purvis to Head Sales
For MCA Videodiscs
LNiVhRSAl. Cli^— Archie C. Purvis,
director of industrial marketing for MCA
DiscoVision, also will head the company's
national sales force for consumer videodiscs,
it has been announced by John W. Findlater,
president of MCA DiscoVision. Inc.
As director of national sales for consumer
videodiscs. Purvis will develop and manage
the field sales organization currently being
established to market the product. His new
duties are in addition to his responsibilities
for worldwide marketing of industrial
applications
of DiscoVision's optical videodisc
system.
In announcing the appointment. Windlaier
said, "Purvis' additional function is of special
importance to us at this time, because
of the upcoming market introduction of the
consumer videodisc system."
The first market introduction of the optical
videodisc system is expected before
year's end.
Purvis joined MCA in January 1977 after
having been a partner in Lear Purvis Walker
& Co.. management consultants. Previously,
he had been national sales manager
in the industrial division of Polaroid Corp.
and earlier had been affiliated with General
Foods.
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Lorry Friedman Appointed
Ass't Ad Director for UA
NEW YORK—Larry Friedman has been
appointed assistant director of advertising/
print for United Artists, effective immediately,
it was announced by Hy Smith, vicepresident
of worldwide advertising, publicity
and promotion. He will report to Ed
Seigenfield, vice-president of advertising
and publicity.
This appointment marks a return for
Friedman to United Artists where he
worked from 1975 to 1977 as the East
Coast publicity director of the music division.
A graduate of Bradley University where
he received a B.S. in marketing, Friedman
worked at Solters & Roskin for two and
one-half years as assistant to the director
of the music division. In 1975 Friedman
moved to ABC Records where he was assistant
to the East Coast publicity director.
Most recently he served as an East Coast
manager for Rogers & Cowan.
Movie Producers Backing
Miami Int'l Film Festival
MIAMI—The Greater Miami International
Film Festival has just been officially
endorsed by the South Florida Film & Tape
Producers Ass'n, it was announced jointly
by president Fred L. Singer and festival
director J. Hunter Todd.
Singer stated: "We realize the benefits
the local film industry and the community
at large will gain through this exciting project
and unanimously endorse the forthcoming
Miami Fest."
In addition,
the Miami International Film
Festival is endorsed and supported by leading
members of the Florida film and TV
industry, plus the cities of Miami and
Miami Beach. Both cities are contributing
substantially to the festival's budget.
The festival, to be held November 10-19,
will present 100 feature films and 300 short
subjects. The festival enjoys the backing of
such major Hollywood producers as John
Frankenheimer, Robert Radnitz, Roger
Corman, Otto Preminger. David Wolper,
Steven Spielberg and Carl Foreman.
Besides the festival, the event will include
a Film Market and the Miami Photokina.
TCA Pictures Charts Move
To West Coast in October
ST. LOUIS—TCA Pictures, which is
completing post-production on its initial
theatrical feature. "A Pleasure Doing Business."
comedy starring Conrad Bain, Tom
Smothers, Phyllis Diller and Misty Rowe,
directed and scripted by Steve Vagnino.
confirmed that it will move operations to
the West Coast in October.
The parent company. Television Corp. of
America, will continue to be based in St.
it Louis, where produces TV commercials
for major sponsors.
Vagnino expects to arrive in Los Angeles
in mid-October to open TCA Pictures offices
and also set a distribution deal for
"A Pleasure Doing Business."
BOXOFTICE :: September 11, 1978
Paramount Pictures Announces Four
Feature Films for Fall '78 Release
NEW YORK—After completing the
most successful summer in the company's
history. Paramount Pictures will put into
fall national release an ambitious slate of
four films — "Death on the Nile." "Goin'
South," "Up in Smoke" and the special
presentation of "Days of Heaven," it was
announced by Frank G. Mancuso, senior
vice-president-domestic distribution for the
motion picture division of Paramount.
"Death on the Nile," the all-star filmization
of the famous Agatha Christie mystery,
will open in 450 situations across the
country Friday (29). with New York City
openings set that day at the Loews State,
the Loews Tower East and Reade's Bay
Cinema. Additional playdates will begin
October 20 and, on November 17, openings
for the Thanksgiving holiday.
'South' Premieres Oct. 4
"Goin' South," starring Jack Nicholson,
will have its world premiere October 4 at
the Coronet Theatre in New York City,
followed by openings in 400 situations
across the country October 6. Additional
openings are planned for Thanksgiving.
Paramount's special presentation release
pattern for "Days of Heaven," a film by
Terrence Malick, will begin with the world
premiere of the film at the Cinema I in
New York City Wednesday (13). The film
will be shown at Cinema I in 70mm with
six-track Dolby sound. The film's West
Coast premiere will take place a week later—Wednesday
(20)—at the Bruin in Los
Angeles, the same day of the Canadian premiere
at the Eglington in Toronto. Both
the Bruin and the Eglington engagements
will be in 70mm and six-track Dolby
sound.
Many Dates in TOrnm
Additional selected engagements for
"Days of Heaven" will begin October 6 in
approximately 17 cities, with many of the
playdates in 70mm.
Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke,"
which was launched spectacularly this
month in Texas, with nine playdates grossing
$344,785 in the first ten days, will go
into general fall release Friday (29). The
New York City premiere will be at the
Cinerama, the Loews Cine and Reade's
34th Street. A 500-print releasing pattern
is planned for "Up in Smoke." which will
see the film in all major markets during the
first three weeks of October.
The ambitious fall slate will be in addition
to the carry-over runs of Paramount's
summer product "Grease." "Heaven Can
Wait." "Foul Play" and "The Bad News
Bears Go to Japan." as well as the fall
saturation bookings in numerous markets
for the company's Christmas 1977 release,
"Saturday Night Fever."
A John Brabourne and Richard Goodwin
production of a John Guillermin film.
"Death on the Nile" stars Peter Ustinov.
Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis, Mia
Farrow. Jon Finch. Olivia Hussey, George
Kennedy, Angela Lansbury. Simon Mac-
Corkindale, David Nivcn. Maggie Smith
and Jack Warden, An EMI Film presentation
produced by John Brabourne and Richard
Goodwin and directed by John Guillermin,
"Death on the Nile" has a screenplay
by Anthony Shaffer, based on the book by
Agatha Christie.
Nicholson Directed Film
Produced by Harry Gittes and Harold
Schneider and directed by Jack Nicholson,
"Goin' South" stars Jack Nicholson, with
Mary Steenburgen. Christopher Lloyd and
John Belushi. The screenplay is by John
Herman Shaner and Al Ramrus, with
Charles Shyer and Alan Mandel.
"Days of Heaven," starring Richard Gere,
Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard and Linda
Manz and co-starring Robert Wilke, is produced
by Bert and Harold Schneider and
written and directed by Terrence Malick.
Jacob Brackman is the executive producer.
A Lou Adler production, Cheech &
Chong's "Up in Smoke" stars Tommy
Chong and Cheech Marin, Tom Skerritt,
Edie Adams, Strother Martin, Louisa Moritz.
Zane Buzby and Stacy Keach as Sgt.
Stedenko. Produced by Lou Adler and Lou
Lombardo and directed by Lou Adler, the
film was written by Tommy Chong and
Cheech Marin.
"Death on the Nile" is distributed in the
U.S. and Canada by Paramount Pictures
Corp., a member of the Leisure Time
Group of Gulf and Western Industries.
"Goin' South," "Days of Heaven" and "Up
in Smoke" are distributed in the U.S. and
Canada by Paramount Pictures and
throughout the rest of the world by Cinema
International Corp.
John Wayne Will Host GE
Anniversary TV Special
NEW YORK—John Wayne hosts a huge
lineup of stars in "General Electric's All-
Star Anniversary," a two-hour entertainment
special to be seen Friday (29) on
ABC-TV. Many of the most popular forms
of entertainment of the last century, from
the riverboat days to today's disco sounds,
will be recreated.
Among the stars on the special will be
Lucille Ball. Albert Brooks, Henry Fonda,
Alex Haley, Pat Hingle (as Thomas A. Edison).
Bob Hope. Cheryl Ladd. Michael Landon.
Penny Marshall, Donny and Marie
Osmond, Charley Pride, John Ritter, Sha-
Na-Na. Red Skelton. Suzanne Somers. James
Stewart (as Mark Twain). Elizabeth Taylor,
Leslie Uggams. Jimmie Walker, James
Whitmore (as Will Rogers), Cindy Williams
and Henry Winkler. In addition. Wayne and
Taylor will pay tribute to such stars as Judy
Garland, Bing Crosby, Groucho Marx, Elvis
Presley and Jack Benny.

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CATO Unit Seeking
NATO Reaffiliation
NEW ^ORK.— Ihe Connecticut Assn of
Theatre Owners in a recent meeting voted
13 rcafflliatc with the National Ass"n of
Theatre Owners. The application will be
heard at the October meeting of the NATO
membership committee.
The president of CATO. Ms. Sylvia Stieber.
operator of the Avon Twin Theatre in
Avon. Conn., said. "The forward-moving
spirit and accomplishments of NATO are
something in which we in Connecticut believe.
Exhibition's strength is in strong
organization and we arc pleased to be able
to cooperate with and to work with NATO
in its many activities which benefit all exhibition."
Other officers of CATO are: vice-president,
indoors. Milton Daly; vice-president,
drive-in. Livio Dottor: treasurer. Robert
Spodick; legislative agent. Herman M. Levy,
and the executive committee consists of Patrick
D. Carter. Bernard Menschell, James J.
Murray and -Sperie Perakos.
With the reaffiliation application of the
Independent Theatre Owners of New York,
the new application from Connecticut and
another reaffiliation expected soon, the
regional units' strength of the National Ass'n
of Theatre Owners continues to grow.
Hope. Bergen, McCarthy
Join 'Muppet Movie' Cast
NEW YORK—Bob Hope. Edgar Bergen
(ioelz. A .Sir Lew Grade presentation of a
Jim Henson production, the film has Martin
Slargcr as executive producer, Henson
as producer, David Lazcr as co-producer
and James Frawlcy as director. The original
strccnplay is by Jack Burns and Jerry Jurl.
Corman Predicts 'Piranha'
Will Set Company Record
111 VI H\\ III! IS New WoiUI Pictures
.iiiiKiuntcd that "Piranha" grossed $2,099,-
'07 ill its first three weeks of playing time,
iiivulving 196 dales in Detroit, Seattle, Portland,
Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Florida, lllinciis
and Georgia.
HoKcr Corman, New World Pictures
and Dan Poller, sales manager,
1.
"I'iranha," which stars Brad-
"will be the biggest grossing
ciKht-plus years of New World
Roderick Ryan to Receive
Kalmus Memorial Award
.SCARSDALE. N.Y.— Roderick T.
Ryan.
Eastman Kodak Co.. has been given the
Herbert T. Kalmus Memorial .Award for
1978 by the Society of Motion Picture &
Television Engineers. The award will be
given at the annual awards presentation
of the society at the Americana Hotel, New
York City. October 30.
The Herbert T. Kalmus Memorial Award
is presented to Dr. Ryan for his continuing
substantial contribution to color film printing
and processing systems. Significant of
his work is the 1977 Focal Press publication
"A History of Motion Picture Color
Technology."
Dr. Ryan holds a bachelor of arts degree,
master of arts and Ph.D. from the
University of Southern California. During
30 years with Eastman Kodak Co., he has
been closely associated with the business
and technical aspects of motion-picture films
in both the feature film and video industries.
As a quality control engineer in the color
print and processing division of Hollywood,
he was responsible for the printer
and process control of all the early Kodachrome
processes and subsequently in the
color technology division, for the introduction
of new photographic film systems
including the Eastman color film and
process system. As coordinator of engineering
services for the motion picture and
audio-visual markets division. Dr. Ryan
has been responsible for the coordination
all in of technical services the Pacific Southern
region.
and Charlie McCarthy arc the latest guest
Dr. Ryan has been a frequent lecturer
stars to be signed for "The Muppet Movie."
on films and film systems at the American
the currently filming ITC feature in which
Film Institute. UCLA. U.SC and California
Jim Henson's endearing creations make their
State, Irvine. In 1974. he edited the third
initial theatrical appearance. Hope will be
edition of the society's book. "Principles
seen as an ice cream vendor at a Midwest
of Color Scnsitometry" and in 1977 Focal
county fair, while Bergen and McCarthy
Press. Ltd., published his book "A History
will portray judges at a beauty contest in
of Motion Picture Color Technology." covering
some 75 years of the development of
which Miss Piggy is a contestant.
Orson Welles and Richard Pryor arc
practical color technology, through the
among the two-dozen guest stars and
numerous separation systems up to the latest
multi-layered subtractivc processes, in
Charles Durning is the Muppcts' archenemy.
Ihe Muppet performers arc Henson, Frank
all parts of the world.
()/., Jerry Nelson. Richard Hunt and Dave
The Herbert T. Kalmus Memorial
Award will be presented by SMPTE president
William D. Hadden at a ceremony
following the get-together luncheon that
will open the society's 120th technical
conference at Ihe Americana Hotel. New
York City. October 29-November 3. An
equipment exhibit of professional motionpicture
and TV products of over 100 companies
will be held in conjunction with ihe
conference.
Brolin to Star in AIP's
'The Amityville Horror'
HOI I.YWOon- Actor J;inics
Brolin has
been signed lo puilray lieorge 1 ul/ m ihe
starring role in "Ihe Amilyville Horror."
based on Ihe besi seller by Jay Anson, reports
Samuel /.. Arkoff, board chairman
and presideni of .Anieric.ui Iiilernalii>nal
Pictures.
ANE Cancels Purchase
Of International Stock
S.\L1 LAKE tm R. \ .
Co.ilson.
chairman of American National Enterprises,
has announced that the pending acquisition
of International Film, Inc. (International)
by .ANE has been canceled. Coalson
stated that analysis of the acquisiton following
an audit of International by ANE's
certified public accountants indicated that
.ANE's business objectives would not be met
if the acquisition were accomplished at this
time in accordance with the terms of the
agreement in principle which had anticipated
a purchase of all the outstanding stock
of International in exchange for up to 501.-
000 shares of ANE common stock.
Coalson and Donald Mayer, president of
International, jointly stated that the management
of ANE and International remain
on extremely good terms and plan to examine
the possibilities of an acquisition again
at a later date.
Rapaport Appointed Para.
Sales Operations Chief
NEW YORK—Steven Rapaport has been
appointed director of sales operations for
the motion picture division of Paramount
Pictures Corp.. it was announced by Frank
G. Mancuso, senior vice-president-domestic
distribution.
Rapaport's appointment, which is effective
immediately, marks a further expansion
of Paramount's domestic distribution department.
As director of sales operations,
his duties will be two-fold, with responsibility
for branch operations and the collection
activities of the sales department, those
rejsponsibilities previously handled by the
recently promoted assistant director of
sales, Jerry Esbin.
With his appointment, Rapaport becomes
a member of Paramount's sales cabinet,
joining Martin Kutner, vice-president-director
of sales; Jerry Esbin. assistant director
of sales, and Gino Campagnola. director of
sales administration.
Prior to his promotion. Rapaport had
been director of theatrical distribution-accounting,
a pcisition he attained in June
1977. He joined Paramount in 1970.
He will be reporting directly to Mancuso
.nui will be based in the New York office.
20th-Fox Int'l Sets New
Weekly Billing Record
I OS .\N(.ihl IN An .ill lime weekly
record of S9,S91.415 was established
billing
here the week ending .August 19 by 20lh
Century-Fox International, it has been announced
by Emilc Buysc. president.
The primary sources of the record rcve
mic were the "Star W.irs" run in Japan
.iiul ".An I'nmarried Woman." which rcceiiiK
K'g.in worldwide release and just
0|X'ned in London lo record-breaking business.
Ihe company's previous weekly billing
high was $5.263.24S, recorded the week
eiulmt! Jan 14, l')78.
BOXOFTICE :
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Landslide for 'Heaven Can Wait' As NSC
Members Award tlie
By STU GOLDSTEIN
July Blue Ribbon
pROM THE VERY FIRST DAY OF BALLOTING, members of the National Screen
Council made it quite clear which film would be honored with the July Blue Ribbon
Award. Paramount's dazzling success story. "Heaven Can Wait." with its all-star
cast toplined by producer-co-director Warren Beatty, was the overwhelming choice
this month. It was the winner by a long shot, and why not? Audiences have fallen in
love again with Warren Beatty and the resurgence of the "family film." as exhibitor's
reports indicate "Heaven Can Wait" is chocking-up a superb 648 per cent of first-week
trade in situations nationwide. America's movie-going public has expressed their satisfaction
with a well-made, let's bring-the-whole-family picture by making "Heaven Can
Wait" a winner—at Boxoffice and at the boxoffice.
Besides seasoned-pro Beatty as the star, that good. Dyan Cannon is very
the film boasts such top screen performers though.—Gene
City
Pack,
funny,
KUER, Salt Lake
as Julie Christie, James Mason, Charles
The only quality comedy the
. . .
Grodin, Dyan Cannon and Buck Henry. whole family can enjoy for a long time.
In addition to that glittering array of talent,
there's the screenplay, co-written by ter than the original "Mr. Jordan"—Walt
—Sumner Rand, Orlando, Fla. . . . It's bet-
Elaine May. Boxoffice remarks that Reno. KVEG Radio, Las Vegas ... My
"today's
thrill-seeking audiences might find hat goes off to Beatty. Not only is he
themselves confused at first by a simple, gifted with dimples, charm and personal-
non-violent and sweetly innocent film, but
"Heaven Can Wait" may prove to be a
godsend for those seeking relief from the
numbing horror of other summer fare."
Nothing else on the July ballot even
came close. "International Velvet" received
a few responses, but they were dwarfed by
the winner. Surprisingly, the response to
another light-heailed comedy was practically
nill—we're talking about "The Cheap
Detective," a picture that is doing great
business, but along with a lot of negative
feedback. "Corvette Summer" managed a
few votes; the other July nominees came
up with near-zero on the National Screen
poll this month, all outranked by the message
from "Heaven."
Fantasy Sundae
My favorite film of the year so far, with
excellent performances by all. Funny,
warm and tender, but never in a clogging
or sticky manner.—Philip Wuntch, Dallas
Morning News ... A fun picture that
gets by without sex and without relying
on the usual, womout techniques.—Tom
Leathers, the Squire, Leawood, Kas. . . .
Beatty is expert at playing the male version
of the dumb blond.—Fred W. Wright
jr.. Redington Beach. Fla. , . . "Heaven
Can Wait" steals my vote and kind of
takes me back to the old days of the
movies.—W.E. Fletcher, Seward, Ak.
Warren Beatty is an all-American boy.
We loved "Heaven Can Wait."—Laura E.
Ray, Indianapolis . . . "Heaven" is the
best of the bunch, but it really isn't all
ity—he's loaded with talent!—Catherine
L. York, Overland Park, Kas.
"Heaven Can Wait" is one of those rare
instances where a remake far outshines the
original.—Eugene Silver, Oak Park, 111. . . .
A nice film, but without substance. Beatty
and Christie recreate the chemistry of "Mc-
Cabe and Mrs. Miller."—Ron Schauniburg,
Boxoffice, Kansas City ... A delightfully
funny movie: a pity we don't get
more of them.—Tom Hodge, Press-Chronicle,
Johnson City, Tenn. ... A good dose
of optimism and innocence just when we
need it.—Robert Butler, Kansas City Star.
"Heaven Can Wait" wins by major default.
What a putrid choice!—Terry Flynn.
Amarillo, Tex. ... A delightful comedyfantasy.—Myrtle
D. Parker, Charlotte,
N.C. . . . Beatty
and Christie were divine
in this spirited film.—David Parmeter,
Leawood, Kas. ... A heartwarming fantasy
sundae topped with a tear-jerk happyending
cherry.—Mike Moskovitz, KWAX-
FM, Eugene, Ore. . . . 1978's best picture
so far.—Jim Moorhead, Evening Independent,
St. Petersburg, Fla. . . . Far and
above the best, and keeps the cashier busy.
—A.B. Covey, Montgomery, Ala. . . . One
of the best hits of a very delightful summer
array of films.—John Anthony, WITI-TV,
Milwaukee . . . Obviously, romantic fantasies
are still good boxoffice.—Carole
Kass, Times-Dispatch, Richmond. Va. . . .
Easily the best film of the summer—maybe
of the year.—Joe Leydon, Shreveport
Times.
Now in the body of a quarterback, he is interviewed
by Dick Enberg after leading the Hams to victory.
Joe Pendleton Warren Beatty
Betty Logan
Julie Christie
Mr. Jordan
James Mason
Max Corkle
Jack Warden
Produced by
Directed by
BOXOmCE :: September II. 1978
Cast
The Escort
Julia Farnsworth
Tony Abbott
Krim
Technical Credits
Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty
AND Buck Henry
Screenplay by
Released thru
Buck Henry
Dyan Cannon
Charles Grooin
Vincent Gardenia
Elaine May
AND Warren Beatty
Paramount
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Films selected as Blue Ribbon winners are
chosen fiom a monthly ballot by the National
Screen Council The Council is a nationwide
organization ie):resentino press p
nel, radio & TV exhibitors and civic groups
For info on free membership wiite the Na
tional Screen Council in care of BOXOFFICE

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I Panavision.
I OS
SMPTE Progress Medal
To Robert Gottschalk
^CARSDAI.E. N.Y.—Robert E. Gott-
.iialk. prcbident and chief executive officer
Inc.. has been awarded the
Progress Medal of the Society of Motion
I'iciurc and Television Engineers for 1978.
I he award will be given at the annual
;iwards presentation of the society at the
Americana Hotel. New York City. October
The society's Progress Medal is awarded
10 Robert E. Gottschalk in recognition of
his notable engineering contributions to the
design, development and production of the
Panaflcx professional motion picture camera,
various improved photographic optics
and numerous other equipment innovations
related to motion picture cinematography.
Gottschalk. a Fellow of the society, went
to Hollywood upon graduating with honors
from Carleton College in Minnesota in
19.19. He immediately began writing, producing,
directing and photographing short
subjects and was a pioneer in the process
of photographing in 16mm Kodachrome
scenes for motion picture productions.
His underwater photography led him to
explore the field of anamorphic optics
and his experiments coincided with the introduction
of Cinemascope. It was at this
time in 1953 that he founded Panavision,
with the purpose of producing anamorphic
projection lenses for the brand new Cinema-
Scope process. He led his company into the
development of the first nondistorting anamorphic
photographic lenses.
From lenses he led Panavision into producing
motion picture cameras and in 1972,
aftjr six years of research and development,
introduced the Panaflex silent professional
motion picture camera. The Panaflex's success
motivated him into the design and
manufacture of other associated Panavision
motion picture equipment.
He is the holder of 15 patents and the
recipient of numerous Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences technical awards
and two awards from the BKSTS.
The Progress Medal Award will be presented
by SMPTE president William D.
Hedden at a ceremony following the gettogether
luncheon that will open the Society's
1 20th Technical Conference at the
Americana Hotel, New York City. The
conference will be held October 29 to November
^.
'Oil' Filming Postponed
I.OS ANGFJ.nS— Principal photography
on Variety International Pictures' theatrical
feature "Oil" has been postponed until
Jan.
17, \'JT), according to president Deno Paoli.
'!ii; film based on the novel by Jonathan
U^'t'M A'ill be produced at Culver City
"ulio',. "Hen and Charlie" is the next re-
' 'in Variety Intcrniilionars slate.
MOTION PICTURES RATED
BY THE CODE & RATING
ADMINISTRATION
The following leature-length motion pictures
have been reviewed and rated by the
Code and Rating Administration pursuant
to the Motion Picture Code and Rating
Program.
Titl» DUtributor Bating
The Boys From Brazil (20th-Fox) g]
Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride
(Dynamite Entertainment)
[r]
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (UA) PG
Jodv (Mapaho Prdns) [g]
Pebble Beach Corp. Stock
Is Acquired by 20th-Fox
Bl VLRl.'* HILLS— Dennis ( .
Slanlili.
chairman ol the board and chid executive
officer of 20th Century-Fox Film Corp.,
with A. Thomas Taylor, chairman of the
board, and Harry Holmes, president and
chief executive officer of Pebble Beach
which was then blown up to 3.')mm Technicolor
for commercial release. Experiment-
Corp.. announced that the management of
the two corporations had reached an agreement
whereby 20th-Fox or a wholly owned
ing with the very first Aqua Lung underwater
breathing device in the U.S.. Gottschalk
built the first free moving under-
subsidiary will acquire 100 per cent of the
outstanding common and preferred stock
water camera and supplied underwater
of Pebble Beach.
The acquisition will include shares subject
to exercisable options, in exchange for
the payment of $42.50 cash per common
share or possible issuance of installment
notes on terms yet to be negotiated. Pebble
Beach presently has outstanding 1.457.766
shares of common and 216.000 shares ot
convertible preferred stock, which converts
into common stock at the rate of 1.045
common shares for each preferred share.
The agreement in principle is subject to
the approval of the board of directors of
Pebble Beach. The execution and delivery
of a definitive merger agreement is subject
to the approval of both boards, the satisfaction
of the conditions contained in these
agreements and the approval of the shareholders
of Pebble Beach at a special shareholders
meeting.
Slanfill. Taylor and Holmes staled that
they are extremely pleased to announc the
proposed merger which calls for Pebble
Beach to be operated with the same board
of directors, management group and employees
and with the same management
philosophy and style. Slanfill will recommend
the election of Taylor u> ilie 20ili
Fox board of directors.
Pebble Beach operates the Lodge at Peb
bic Beach. Calif.; Pebble Beach, Spyglass
Hill and Del Monte golf courses on the
Monterey Peninsula, and owns and operates
Wedron Silica, which mines and processes
industrial silica at seven locations in six
states throughout the U.S. and owns approximately
2,700 acres of undeveloped
and leased land in the Del Mi>nle I-orest
ami on the Monterey Peninsula.
Pebble Beach ( orp., along with recently
.iei|uired Aspen Skiing Corp., will expand
2llih-l'ox's investment in the growing resorts
and recreation industry.
Image Transform Creates
Effects for 'Sgt. Pepper'
HOLLYWOOD—Computers behind the
scenes helped create the startling effect of
.Mice Cooper cavorting with a giant computer
on screen in "Sgi. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band." according to the firm
which worked with the electronically generated
graphics.
Pete Comandini. operations vice-president
of Image Transform in North Hollywood,
said his firms exclusive computercontrolled
transfer process allowed the computer-generated
material to be exhibited on
the large screen without distortion. "Ron
Hays did his magic on a graphic computer."
Comandini said, "and after the transfer
from vdeotape to 35mm film. Universal
integrated our material with the original
production footage."
Comandini added that sequences contained
material which could not be achieved
by normal motion picture special effects
techniques and required electronic synthesis.
Special effects work transferred by Image
Transform is being used increasingly by
studios looking for especially effective
scenes. Comandini added, citing his firm's
work on such recent motion pictures as
"Heaven Can Wait." "Star Wars," "The
Greatest" and "Demon Seed."
"Sgi. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
is a Robert Stiswood production for Universal
Studios starring Peter Frampton and
the Bee Gees.
IFI Signs Harlem Wizards
Team for 'Bounce!' Film
NEW ROCHEILF. N Y— Leonard
Kirtman. president of International Film Industries
here, and Howie Davis, general
manager of the Harlem Wizards, jointly
announced the signing of the famed basketball
team to appear in the film "Bounce!"
The team will perform its combination of
zany comedy and acrobatics in the film,
which is about a group of college women
who form a team for the right to represent
iheir school in a tournament.
Ambassadors of goodwill in Europe and
the Far Fast and South and Central .Vmerica,
the Wizards have lost only 1 1 games
in over 2.000 appearances. The team will
exploit the film in various theatres around
the country, coinciding with its basketball
exhibitions, as will the actresses in
-BoiiiKv'''
Cinaco and Burg Finalize
Co-Production Agreement
A\C.l I 1 S I I.J Hiiskin. iMisklenl
Cinaco I ilm Corp.. .uul \on\ Kram-
of
roither, president of Burg Productions ol
Toronto, Ont.. Canada, jointly announced
the finalization of a co-production aga-ement.
The initial project will be "Pilcock,"
which is based on an original screenplay by
Ciuy Waldon, who also will direct the film.
Ihe second feature slated for co-production
by Cinaco and Burg is ' Ilie Murder of
Maggie Sykes," by James W. Nichol. The
third project will be announced shortly.
BOXOITICE Vplemlvr 1 1. I ''78

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A total of 12 motion pictures began
production during the month of August, a
figure considerably lower than last month's
slate of 21 features. The August 1978 total
was also less than the same month last year,
as 14 films were under way in August
1977. Last year, however, there were only
two films started in August by major companies.
This time around there are 5 pictures
from the majors, with the remainder
being offerings from independent companies.
AVCO EMBASSY
A Man, a Woman and a Bank. Producers
John B. Bennett and Peter Samuelson
and their Blue Box Enterprises began
shooting in Vancouver August 12 on this
feature. Donald Sutherland and Brooke
Adams are the stars of this love story about
a computerized bank heist involving $4,000,-
000. Paul Mazursky and Nicholas Rice also
are in the cast. Noel Black is directing from
a screenplay by Raynold Gideon and Bruce
A. Evans.
PARAMOUNT
Star Trek— The Motion Picture.
Filming got under way August 7 on this
feature version of the highly successful "Star
Trek" TV series, with all of the main characters
in the science-fiction epic repeating
their TV roles. Robert Wise is directing the
Gene Roddenberry production from a
screenplay written by Harold Livingston
and Roddenberry. In the cast are William
Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley,
Stephen Collins, Persis Khambatta, James
Doohan, George Takei, Nicholle Nichols,
Walter Koenig, Majel Barrett and Grace
Lee Whitney.
20TH CENTURY FOX
Breaking Away. Filming began in
Bloomington, Ind.. August 15 with Peter
Yates producing and directing a youthful
cast in a contemporary comedy about a
young bike rider who is obsessed with romantic
visions of Italy and aspires to become
an Italian champion bike racer. The
screenplay was written by Steve Tesich and
in the cast are Dennis Christopher, Dennis
Quaid, Dan Stern, Jackie Earle Haley jr.,
Robyn Douglass, Hart Bochner. Paul Dooley.
Barbara Barrie, John Ashton and Amy
Wright.
UNITED ARTISTS
Manhattan. This Joffe-Rollins production
began shooting in New York August
7 with Woody Allen directing and starring—and
in typical Woody Allen fashion,
with no information about the nature of
the script being given out to the public.
Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy and Mariel
Hemingway also star. Charles Joffe is the
producer.
MooNRAKER. Roger Moore stars for the
fourth time as James Bond, superhero 007,
as producer Cubby Broccoli began shooting
August 14 at Epiney Studios in Paris. This
feature, the eleventh in the series from Ian
Fleming, also stars Lois Chiles, Michael
Lonsdale and Richard Kiel. Lewis Gilbert
is directing from a screenplay by Christopher
Wood.
INDEPENDENTS
BY Productions
Running. Michael Douglas and Susan
.'Knspach star in this story about a man who
seems to have lost it all—his wife, his job,
his credibility, and yet feels he has a chance
in life as a would-be marathon runner.
Lensing on this project began in Toronto
.August 28. Also in the cast are Lawrence
Dane, Eugene Levy and Chuck Shamata.
Douglas also is serving as executive produc2r
and Steven H. Stern is directing from
his own screenplay. Executive producers are
Robert Cooper and Ronald J. Cohen.
Gcfan-Globus Productions
The Magician. Alan Arkin heads a starstudded
cast in this feature based on the
novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Lensing began
in Berlin August 1, with filming also set
for Montreal. Also starring are Louise
Fletcher, Valerie Perrine, Shelley Winters
and Lou Jacobi. Menahem Golan is directing
and is executive producer with
Globus. The screenplay was written by Golan
with Irving White and Joseph Gross.
Haliburton Films
Summer Camp. Shooting got under way
August 7 in the Toronto area on this feature
produced by Dan Goldberg who wrote the
script with Len Blum and Janis Allen. Ivan
Reitman is directing a cast consisting of Bill
Murray, Russ Banham, Todd Hoffman, Jack
Blum, Keith Knight, Matt Craven, Kate
Lynch, Margot Piniviv, Norma Dell-Agness,
Sara Torgov, Kristine Debelle. Cindy Girling
and Harvey Atkin. John Dunning and
Andre Link are the executive producers.
New Day Film
Chopstlx. Filming got under way August
7 in San Francisco on this feature directed
by Joanna Williams from a screenplay she
wrote with producer William Dancer. In
are Barbara Harold, Dorothy Hyde,
the cast
Alice Blake, Robert C. Benson, Dawn
Brooks and Jack Simmons.
Palladium Films
Sgt. Steiner. Richard Burton, Robert
Mitchum and Rod Steiger star in this feature
on which filming began August 10 in Berlin.
Location shooting also is planned for
Munich. Andrew McLaughlin is directing
and Wolf Hartwig and H. Lokofsky are producing.
Sandy Howard-Astral Bellevue Pathe
City On Fire. Henry Fonda, Susan Clark
and Ava Gardner head the cast in this disaster
film in which a city is engulfed in a
series of fires which grow into a huge fire
storm threatening a hospital. Others in key
roles are Barry Newman, Shelley Winters,
Leslie Nielsen and Richard Donat. Alvin
Rakoff is directing: Sandy Howard and
Harold Greenberg are the executive producers
and Claude Heroux is producing.
World Wide Pictures
Joni. Lensing began August 14 in Hollywood
with location filming also planned for
Solvang, Calif., with Joni Eareckson starring
in her own true-to-life story about her
rehabilitation after becoming paralyzed from
the neck down in a diving accident. James
Collier is directing from his own script.
Others in the cast are Bert Remsen, Jay W.
Mcintosh, Cooper Huckabee and Michael
Mancini. William F. Brown is the executive
producer and Frank R. Jacobson is
producing.
'Night Flowers' Filming
Was Completed Aug. 31
NEW YORK—"Night Flowers." the psychological
film thriller starring Jose Perez
and Gabriel Walsh, completed its principal
photography Aiigust 31 in and around New
Jersey. Under the direction of Luis San
Andres, the motion picture commenced
filming July 5 with Larry Pizer as director
of cinematography and David Appleton as
executive in charge of production. Sally
Faile produced for Willow Productions, a
New York City-based film company. Ronald
Jeancon was the executive producer.
The screenplay was written by Gabriel
Walsh.
Lazaro Perez, who was in the films "Fortune
and Men's Eyes" and "Gumball Rally."
and Angel Lindbergh, making her film
debut, were signed for key starring roles
in "Night Flowers."
Shot in the New Jersey cities of Hoboken,
Jersey City, Rahway and Teaneck, as
well as New York City, "Night Flowers"
has a cast which also includes Henderson
Forsythe, Ellen Endicott, Andre de Shields,
Robert Fields, Barry Snider, Mia Dillon.
Lillian Roth and Charles Gordone.
Theresa Merritt Signed
For 'The Great Santini'
LOS ANGELES—Theresa Merritt. New
York actress, has been set by producer
Charles A. Pratt for a feature role in "The
Great Santini" for Bing Crosby Productions.
Orion Pictures will release through
Warner Bros. Robert Duvall. BIythe Danner
and Stan Shaw were signed previously.
"The Great Santini" screenplay by Lewis
John Carlino is based on Pat Conroy's
novel. It is an action and human-interest
drama concerning the career, loves, family
problems and battles of a rugged Marine
jet-fighter pilot.
Carlino also is set as director, with the
cameras to roll on location in South Carolina
in early October.
Dan Perri to Do Titles
For 'Double McGuffin'
DALLAS—Dan Perri has been signed to
design the opening title sequence for Joe
Camp's "The Double McGuffin." Perri is
noted for his title designs for "Star Wars,"
"Close Encounters," "Coming Home" and
'Taxi Driver."
"The Double McGuffin," scheduled for a
June '79 release, is a Mulberry Square production
starring Ernest Borgnine. George
Kennedy and EIke Sommer and introducing
Lisa Whelchel and Dion Pride.
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BOXOFFICE
BAROMETER
This chort records Hie performance of current ottroctions in the opening week of ttieir first ninj in
the 20 key citiei checked. Pictures with fewer Hwn frr* engogements ore not listed. As new runs
is in in
ore reported, ratings are added and averages revised. Computation terms of percentxige
relation to axerage grosses as determined by the theatre monogers. With 100 per cent os orerxige,
the figures show the gross ratings oboTC or below that mork. (Asterisk * denotes conbiBation bills.)
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NY Film Festival Public
Performances Schedule
"A Wedding," Robert Altman. September
22, 8:30 p.m.
"Spies," Fritz Lang, September 2.^, 2 p.m.
"Skip Tracer," Zale R. Dalen, September
23, 6 p.m. and September 24, 9 p.m.
"The Green Room," Francois Triiffaut.
September 23, 9 p.m. and September 24,
3 p.m.
"Camouflage," Krzysztof Zanussi, September
24, 6 p.m. and September 25, 6:15
p.m.
"Blood Brothers," Robert Mulligan, September
25, 9:30 p.m. and September 26,
6:15 p.m.
"Styles of Radical Will"—"Babies and
Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency
Brigade," Lorraine Gray, "CIA: Case Officer,"
Saul Landau, and "They Are Their
Own Gifts," Lucille Rhodes and Margaret
Murphy, September 26, 9:30 p.m. and
September 27, 6:15 p.m.
"Newsfront," Philip Noyce, September
27, 9:30 p.m. and September 28, 6:15 p.m.
September 28, 9:30 p.m. and September
29, 6:15 p.m.
"Get Out Your Handkerchiefs," Bertrand
Blier, September 29, 9:30 p.m. and
September 30, 12:30 p.m.
"The Left-Handed Woman," Peter Handke,
September 30, 3 p.m. and October 2.
9:30 p.m.
"Dossier 51." Michael Deville. September
30, 6 p.m. and October 1, 9 p.m.
"Despair," R. W. Fassbinder, September
30, 9 p.m. and October 1, 3 p.m.
"The Turtle on Its Back," Luc Beraud,
October I, 6 p.m. and October 3, 9:30 p.m.
"Gates of Heaven," Errol Morris, and
"Manimals," Robin Lehman, October 2,
6:15 p.m. and October 4, 6:15 p.m.
"Elective Affinities," Gianni Amico,
October 3, 6:15 p.m. and October 4, 9:30
p.m.
"The Shout," Jerzy Skolimowski. October
5, 6:15 p.m. and October 9:30 p.m.
"Perceval," Eric Rohmer, October 6,
6:15 p.m. and October 7, 9 p.m.
"American Boy," Martin Scorsese, and
"Movies Are My Life," Peter Hayden,
October 6, 9:30 p.m. and October 7, 6 p.m.
"The Miracle of the Wolves," Raymond
Bernard October 7, 2 p.m.
"Violette," Claude Chabrol, October 8,
8:30 p.m.
Harrisburg Mall Promotes
Business With Free Films
HARRISBURG. PA. — Motion pictures
will be used in a big way this coming season
to promote shopping at the Harrisburg-
East Mall here. The five screens in the enclosed
shopping mall, the East 5 Theatres,
will be utilized by the mall's merchants to
sponsor "The 10 O'clock Movie" every
Thursday morning for free showings.
The free movies for shoppers starts Thursday
(14) with "A Touch of Class." finishing
out the month with "The Way We
Were" Thursday (21) and "That's Entertainment"
Thursday (28).
BOXOFTICE September 11. 1978
Wide Variety of Foreign, American
Films Offered at NY Film Festival
NEW YORK— Claude Chabrol's "Violette"
has been selected for the closing night
presentation October 8 at the 16th New
York Film Festival. Other final selections
include works by several independent
American filmmakers, exciting new directors
from Europe and the world premiere of a
major American film, it was announced.
"Violette" is an elegant psychological
thriller based on the true story of an 18-yearold
girl who poisoned her mother and her
putative father. Isabelle Huppert in the title
role won a best actress prize at this year's
Cannes Film Festival. Stephen Audran also
stars in the Gaumont-Ncw Yorker Films release.
'Blood Brothers' Premiere
A world premiere presentation will be
Robert Mulligan's "Blood Brothers," a dark,
neurosis-drenched view of the Italian subculture
as seen from the point of view of an
older son who can neither ignore nor accept
his father's values. The Warner Bros.
release stars Paul Sorvino. Tony Lo Bianco.
Richard Gere and Lelia Goldoni.
Three films investigating various aspects
of contemporary politics will be shown as
"Styles of Radical Will." a title borrowed
from Susan Sontag. In "Babies and Banners:
Story of the Women's Emergency
Brigade,"
Lorraine Gray impressively mixes
footage of the historical General Motors sitdown
strike of 1937 with interviews with the
survivors at their 40th anniversary reunion.
Saul Landau's "CIA: Case Officer" is a
portrait of John Stockwell, a CIA officer
in Angola who finally had to choose between
his career and his conscience. "They
Are Their Own Gifts" by Lucille Rhodes
and Margaret Murphy is a dazzling portrait
of Muriel Rukeyser. politically com-
a
mitted and brilliant
poet.
Pet Films Featured
Another program from American independent
filmmakers double-bills "Gates of
Heaven." a dissertation on California pet
cemetaries. which is a first feature by Errol
Morris and Robin Lehman's "Manimals."
dealing with pets in New York City. Both
films are world premieres.
From Canada comes "Skip Tracer." a
fast, tough and spare first film from director
Zale R. Dalen. It is touted as one of the
most promising debuts in years. Italian director
Gianni Amico's "Elective Affinities"
is based on the Goethe book, considered
one of the world's great novels. The film introduces
two important discoveries: actresses
Veronica Lazar and Francesca Archibugi.
Other French selections include "Get Out
Your Handkerchiefs." a love story and
"buddy movie" by Bertrand Blier. This
comedy of the new morality stars Gerard
Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere and Carole
Laure and is a Robert A. McNeil presentation.
"Dossier 51." by Michel Deville, is a
French thriller which refers as much to the
nature of cinema as it does to the ostensible
subject: the invasion of privacy on a grand
technological scale. "The Turtle on Its
Back." Luc Beraud's first film, is both a delightful
French comedy about a blocked
writer and a serious consideration of the
nature of narrative and authorship. Bernadette
Lafont and Jean-Francois Stevenin
star. Both of the latter films were unveiled
at the 1978 Cannes festival and both are
New Line Cinema releases.
Eric Rohmer's Gallic version of "Perceval"
presents a "medieval Buster Keaton"
who pursues the Holy Grail in a bumbling,
inefficient, but charming manner. This
world premiere is a Gaumont-New Yorker
Films release.
"American Boy" is the second of six profiles
by Martin Scorsese. This time the
director delineates a friend. Steven Prince,
son of a high-ranking Army officer but also
a child of the drug culture of the 1960s.
This world premiere will be shown on a
program with "Movies Are My Life," a
portrait of Scorsese as seen by his colleagues
Robert De Niro. Jodie Foster, John Cassavetes.
Liza Minnelli and Steven Prince.
This film is directed by Peter Hayden of
Great Britain.
International Casts, Directors
With "The Shout," Polish director Jerzy
Skolimowski returns to the screen with a
dazzling fantasy-thriller set in the tranquil
English countryside. The film involves an
erotic and terrifying struggle. Alan Bates
stars with Susannah York and John Hurt
in this offering from Great Britain. It won
a special jury prize at the June Cannes
festival.
"The Left-Handed Woman" is West German
playwright and novelist Peter Handke's
first film, a taut Teutonic variation on "An
Unmarried Woman" where no Prince
Charming comes along to ease the pain. Another
Cannes entry this year, it stars Edith
Clever.
Otiier
Films Announced
Previously announced films for the 16th
annual New York Film Film Festival, which
runs from Friday (22) to October 8 at
Lincoln Center, include Robert Altman's
"A Wedding." Francois Trauffaut's "The
Green Room," Rainer Werner Fassbinder's
"Despair," "Newsfront" directed by Philip
Noice. "The Apple Game" by Vera Chytilova
and Krzystof Zanussi's "Camouflage."
Two retrospective screenings also have been
set: Raymond Bernard's 1924 epic, "The
Miracle of the Wolves." and Fritz Lang's
"Spies."
"Peppermint Soda" by Diane Kurys, one
of the films originally announced, will not
be available for showing at this year's festival.
The boxofficc for the 1978 New York
Film Festival opened at Alice Tully Hall
Sunday (10).

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rj'NECON 14. the annual film biifl convention
which is held every Labor Day
weekend in a different city, took place in
Syracuse. N.Y.. this year. The old expression
"getting there is half the fun" didn't
;ipply in this case, as your correspondent
and several friends discovered. We left Manhattan
early in the evening August 31. traveling
by car. About three hours out, we
stopped in Roscoe. for dinner and gas (for
the car.
not from the meal). Within the next
15 minutes, the car broke down on the highway
and we were struck on a very dark road
several miles from the nearest town.
Luckily, the courtesy of the road prevailed
and a gasoline truck stopped. The driver
was kind enough to offer assistance, but
nothing could be done. Then, a motorist
with a CB unit in his car came along and
called ahead to a nearby garage for a tow
truck. Three of us were given a lift to a
local motel while the other two waited for
the truck to take the car to a garage. With
the thought that we'd be laughing about this
tomorrow, wc looked upon the motel as sort
of a combination from "The Old Dark
House" and "Psycho." Once we phoned
ahead to the Hotel .Syracuse (where the convention
was taking place) to hold our reservations,
we settled down for the night.
Next morning, we found that the car
needed a new engine and repairs would
necessitate leaving the car and whatever we
couldn't carry with us until it was fixed
some two weeks later. This was in Hancock,
where the local .Star Diner was also the bus
depot and ticket office, located quaintly in
the kitchen. From there, we bused to Binghamton
and then to Syracuse, where wc got
a cab to the hotel, arriving nearly 24 hours
after we'd started out. For those wondering
whether the Cinecon was worth all the effort,
a separate story on the festivities is
suggested reading (next
week).
The stars shined on ABC-TVs "Good
Morning, America" last week. Deborah Kerr
KUested Monday (4), Henry Fonda appeared
Tuesday (5) and Oscar winner Joan Fontaine
discussed her new autobiography, "No
Bed of Roses," Thursday 17 1.
•
Waller Wager lelt his post of director of
public relations lor the American .Society ol
Composers. Authors and Publishers Friday
(I), it was announced by ASCAP president
Stanley Adams. He will continue to serve
on a part-time consulting basis, A writer ol
novels and non-fiction articles. Wager will
devote his time to writing and public relations
consulting services, when he returns
from a F.uropean vacation Thursday (28).
Richard Irohlich, executive assistant to
/^'Jams and director of public relations prior
Id Wager's appointment six years ago, will
gala world premiere in Denver July 26
Corey Allen directed this latest of the recent
disaster epics.
•
A ten-month crash course in filmmaking
will be offered for the second year, beginning
in mid-Octob;r. at the Women's Interart
Center. .549 West 52nd St.. phon.;:
246-6569. Potential students will be interviewed
Wednesday ( 1 3) Friday ( 1 5) by appointment,
the chosen ten to pay SI.O(X)
for the course.
Coordinated by Lllen Hovd.- and Muffy
Vieyer, who gave th s past year's workshop,
the course is designed to teach how to make
16mm narrative films. At the end of the ten
months of work, each participant will have
made a two-minute silent film, a threeminute
sound film and a livc-minuie synchronized
sound film.
The filmmaking workshop will be held
two days every week, with six hours of class
each week, mostly at the center. It will be
taught by guest lecturers in the area of
screenwriting. camera, assistant camera,
sound, lighting and acting each a working
professional in his or her own particular
area. A specialist will be present when the
students are at the mixing stage of filmmaking.
c
Although John inivoUa recently was
offered $400,000 for a one-week dub engagement
(the management has offered to
raise the ante to SI. 000.000). Frank Sinatra
is
not exactly a forgotten man. The veteran
.superstar appears to he selling out all tickets
for his forthcoming performances at Radio
City Music Hall.
'Heaven Can Wait' Grosses
$46,092,000 After 54 Days
Nf;\V YORK— Fiitnk G. .M.uicuso. senior
vice-president/ domestic distribution.
Paramount Pictures, announced that "Heaven
Can Wait," Warren Bcatty-Julie Christic
starrer, grossed $46,092,000 in the first
54 days of release, with 660 theatres reporting
out of the 865 currently playing the
film in the U.S. and Canada. Bealty also
produced and co-directed with Buck Henry,
as well as co-scripiing Wilh Hl.iine Ma\.
Woody Allen, 'Opium,'
Girls, Holiest in NYC
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Allen drama continued to break records.
Again second was "Girl Friends." also improved
over the Labor Day weekend with
a 480 in the fourth stanza at Cinema L
Third was a surprise hit. the Red Chinese
import "The Opium War" ( "Lin Tse-Hsu ").
a great 375 in its Guild debut. Fourth still,
but better than before was "Slave of Love."
265 in the third Plaza installment.
Showcase had a great week, the leaders
being "Heaven Can Wait." "Revenge of the
Pink Panther, " "Jaws 2." "National Lampoon's
Animal House." "Grease" and "Hooper."
(Average Is 100)
Baro!T •— Inieriots UA) 5lh wk 675
Cinerr.; !- Girl Friendi (WB), 4th 480
wk
Gu::d— The Opium War (Sino Amencon) 375
Pans— Viva Ilahal J.r.ema 5). 8lh wk 375
Plaza—Slave oi Love (Cinema 5), 3rd wk 285
Radio Cily Music Hali—Th» Magic ei La:w*
(Infl Picture Show). 5th wk 180
Trans-Lux East Nea (Libra Films), 3rd wk 105
A 'Not So Upbeat Week' Plagues
Baltimore as Summer Winds Down
BALTIMORE — It was not so upbeat
here during the past week, although two
films. "National Lampoon's .\nimal House"
and "Dear Inspector, " pulled in business.
"Revenge of the Pink Panther" remains
strong, as does ""Grease." now in its third
week here after about ten weeks of playcl.ites
elsewhere.
Otherwise it was not so upbeat here during
the past week as it has been in weeks
past.
.200
Liberty 1—National Lampoon's Animal Houa*
(Univ), 3rd wk .250
Liberty II, Senator—Hearen Can Wait (Para).
. 9ih wk, 50
Patterson I, Westvi.w II—Hoop«f (WB), 4th wk
Patterson II—Foul Play (Para) 3rd wk
100
30
Playhouse Doat Inspactor (SR) 3:d wk 250
Towson, Wesivic'w IV— The Buddy Holly Story
(Col), 2nd wk 110
W.stv,cw in—Eyes ol Laura Mars iC-!'
serve as acting public relations director
'M III a new director is appointed.
•
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atre, now a parking lot. were also first-run
operations. The Arcadia and the Queen
Iheaires. once key S'.;cond-run theatres on
.Market Street downtown, no longer exist,
and ihe Strand Theatre, a third-run house
on the same street, is now the commercial
king Center.
The Luzerne County redevelopment authority
awarded a demolition contract this
week for the razing of the former Roxy
Theatre in Hanover Township just outside
of Wilkcs-Barre. Pa. . . . La Salle College's
Urban Studies Center concludes its summer
film series with the showing of the independently
produced film about black music.
"Passing Through."
Edie the Egg Lady, the star of the longrimning
cult film "Pink Flamingos," comes
lo town for a special concert at Grendel's
Lair, a few doors away from the TLI Cinema
where the film ran for several years of
Saturday midnights. Edith Massey. who
played the role in the film, comes here with
her all-female punk band aptly named "Edie
and the Incredible Edible Eggs."
Ihi- Be Cinema in Bclmar. N.J.. add-
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ed midnight shows evjry night of the week
in addition to "The Rocky Horror Picture
Show" Friday. Saturday ar.d Sunday to
round out the summer season. It was "A
Three Stooges Festival" at midnight Monday.
"Mars Attacks the Earth" on Tuesday
Jhe Riallo Theatre is the only theatre opcrating
within the city limits of Wilmington,
Del. Once a first-run theatre, it
and "200 Motels' for Wednesday and
plays Thursday.
X-raied product exclusively. Lowe's
Theatre, now shut, and the Warner The-
Smoking $eclion.s would be permitted in
theatres along with most other public places
according to revised recommendations to
be made' by the New Jersey Public Health
Council when it presented its new smoking
restrictions at a public hearing Monday (1 1).
United Artists Theatres' State Theatre in
Easton. Pa., inaugurated a new boxoffice
policy for the new season providing for a
$1 bargain matinee every Wednesday and
Friday . . . Phillips Film Co.. based in Columbus.
Ohio, filed notice of its withdrawal
as an out-of-state corporation and will discontinue
doing business in Pennsylvania.
A lot of new product is headed this way.
which augurs well for the start of the new
season. Set for Wednesday (27) openings
are "Interiors," "A Wedding" and "Somebody
Killed Her Husband," with "Death on
the Nile" starting Friday (29). October premieres
call for "Blood Brothers." "Who
Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?" "The
Boys From Brazil." "Comes a Horseman"
and "The Wiz." November brings in "The
Lord of the Rings." "Slow Dancing in the
Big City" and "Moment by Moment" is
for December 22.
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Supply office Friday (I) to new headquarters
at 688 Main St.. where he now
set up for business. Sidnev Cohen, president
of New York Slate NATO and of Ihe Sheridan
Drive-In Theatres, moved into Ihe
same building. Both previously had been in
Ihe Motion Picture Operators Building at
498 Pearl St.. which was bought by Youthlime
Christian Center. Ihe operators' organization
moved a month agi> to the Carriage
House. 3000 Genesee St.. Chccktowaga,
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jailer GeMinger of Geiiinger Enicrpr scs.
which includes operation of the downown
Howard Theatre and the Stowaway
Motel in Ocean City. Md.. is a member of
the Advertising Club of Baltimore and will
be having a birthday October 14 . . . Mrs.
Sylvia Wolf. Gettingers Gill Friday, returned
from a vacation with her husband
in Atlantic City recently. She has been with
Geetinger as secretary for 22 years.
Robert Roesner, an associate of Claude
Neon S gns. had the opportunity of a lifetime
recently when he umpired a Baltimor.-
Orioles major league baseball game during
thj umpires' strike. Roesner. who is a Baltimore
County schoolteacher as well, has
put in 32 years as a high school, college and
sandlol ump. so th's was quite a coup for
him.
Jack Fruchtnian ot JF Theatres is another
exhibitor who is a member of the
Advertising Club of Baltimore . . . Irv Klein,
theatrical agent, also belongs to the club.
Cook's di-scount .store here is advertising
"Star Wars" school lunch kits for $2.25
each . . .
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. which operates
one of the biggest hotel-casinos in
Las Vegas, has begun "field tests" into the
advisability of open'ng a similar operation
in Atlantic City, N.J.
Don Walls, Cinema Scone writer lor the
weekly Star, called Philippe de Broca's
"Dear Inspector" a charming film. Currently
it is showing at Ihj Schwaher World Fare
Playhouse.
The American Film Institute in Washington,
D.C.. will award $.140,000 in grants
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diaries Glazer, 13-year-old son of Phil
Glazcr of .\ssociated Pictures Co.. recently
returned from a fortnight in California
where he was the houseguest of the Steve
Apostolos family. Apostolos is a well-known
produc.-r here. While there. CharL-s went
sight-seeing with his hosts, visiting the Sierra
Mountains and just enjoying himself at the
fabulous Apostolos estate.
Esteile Sowienski, who recently became
booker for Associated Pictures when Mrs.
Joyce Durant left to enter the insurance
field, turned IS years old recently while on
a week's vacation in Miami Beach. Fla. She
now is a full-fledged adult, having moved
into her very own apartment. Taking her
place as secretary is Anne Marie Hardon.
SYRACUSE
Jlobert Vaughan from San Francisco came
here to play the organ at the Landmark
Theatre (Locw's) for the Cinccon 14. hosted
by the Syracuse Cinephile Society. Friday
(I) through Monday (4) at the Hotel Syracuse.
At the former Locw's 1 hcatre. films have
been played throughout the summer. There
was a TV news special. "The Palace on
Salina Street." aired over WSYR-TV. August
21. Some of the films during the weekend
of Cinephile Society's meetings were
screened at Locw's. Shown in 35mm were
W. C. Fields in "Running Wild" (1429)
and "Dead Game" (1923) with Hoot Gibson.
Other films were screened at the Hotel
Syracuse ballrooms and one at the Carrier
Iheatre in the Civic Center.
The Salina I)rivc-ln closed Tuesdav (5)
following a good run on 'SnukjN and the
Bandit" and "The Sting."
"Cold River," an epic survival picture.
will be filmed in its entirely in the Adirondacks
of northern New York. Fred G. Sullivan
is president of FGS Pictures Corp.. and
producer of the fealuro-lenglh motion picture
which will go on location this month.
J.inies Griebsch is associate producer and
,ilso director of the second unit, rckponsible
tor producing background, stunt and nature
I outage. Fritz Roland of Washington, D.C.,
will be director of photography.
Refurbished American
Is Open in Piilslon, Pa.
I'lllSION. I' \ XMi.Il- i>thL'r theatres
in northeastern Pennsylvania communities,
most of them in central-city sectors, have
been closing down because of public apathy
and increasing operating costs, the trend is
being reversed here. On Friday (1) the darkened"
American Theatre, located right on
Main Street, reopened its doors after the
ribbon-cutting ceremonies at 6:30 p.m..
with the showing of "Harper Valley PTA."
The American, once one of the premiere
novic houses in this northeastern Pennsylvania
area near Wilkcs-Barre, was leased by
Paul Yanik and William Mentz. both residents
of nearby communiies. Yanik said
he had worked at the American Theatre,
which had been open for a short time recently,
and learned from the mistakes of
the former management. He said a newsound
system has been installed and the
projection unit has been rebuilt for Joe
Ba'-tz. the un-on operator, to run.
In addition, the new managers refurbished
the lobby to its original state and
the new look, including fresh paint on the
cinoer bread-type decorations on the lobby's
ceiling. The refurbshing also included new
carpeting and a new popcorn machine. The
balcony of the theatr: will be used for the
time being. Yanik said. The theatre once
was noted for its many stage and burlesque
shows and features side boxes and a domed
ceiling.
In advance of the rcHjpening, the marquee
lights carried headlir v ^ay^rg: "All New
and For You! "Your' .Anvrican Theatre."
Yanik said the refurbishing gave the theatre
a sort of new "old American." He said that
thev plan to show only G. PG and R-rated
features. "No \-ers." he sa'd.
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PITTSBURGH
pciins>hania Stale Sen. Junes Kclk\.
chairman ol the law and justice cominiilee.
reports that the NATO-sponsored
anti-blind bidding bill will be released to
the full in Senate a week or two. Everyone
in exhibition here is supporting the measuie
which passed the House with a nearly unaninwus
vote, states George Tice. NATO of
Western Pennsylvania presddenl. Theatre
owners are lobbying heavily, anticipating
opposition in the upper house of the General
Assembly.
The Schus, Filmrow sisters of sears past
and organizers of the annual reunion of former
industry employees, tell us that next
summer's affair is assured because of the
large turnout several months ago. No date
or location is set. but the gathering usually
is slated for the Saturday before Mother's
Day.
Mia Farrow, in two September releases.
Paramount's "Death on the Nile" and 20th
Century-Fox's "A Wedding." is the wife of
Andre Prcvin. musical director of the Pittsburgh
Symphony . . . Bernie Elinoff, following
a vacation in London, returned to the
Cinemette fold as manager of the Squirrel
Hill, a post he has held for many years.
Local producer-director George Romero
has completed "Dawn of the Dead" and
hopes to get it into release at an early date.
His "Night of ihe Living Dead." also made
here, is an all-time top grosser in the horror
film genre . . . Another reminder that
Meercy Braff Weiner will be honored upon
her retirement Wednesday (27) at the Press
Club. Helen Louise Traulman at the NATO
office is taking reservations for the luncheon.
An originaj color-tiiil print of Douglas
Fairbanks' "Mr. Robinson Crusoe" (1932)
will be screened October 7 at 2:30 p.m. at
the Museum of Art theatre. Luis Bunuel's
"Ihe Adventures of Robinson Crusoe"
(1952) will be exhibited Ihe next evening
at the Carnegie Lecture Hall at 7:30. Admission
to each film is $1 ... John Majdek
is the area distributor for "Slilhis." Ihe sci-fi
horror film.
Kxpcrimvntal video: Sc
ron'i effects will be offered free October 9
at 4. 6:30 and 8 p.m. on the ground floor
of Hillman Library at the University ol
PitlsbLirgh. On November at the same
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place and times. Willoughby Sharp's tapes
from the late 1960s will be a special treat,
free to
the public.
A film on the life of Willie Pep. former
featherweight boxing champ, is in ihe works.
That's good, but producers still have not
been convinced that the Harry Greb story
is Ihe all-lime top ring career tale and could
be the basis for an exciting and fimny film.
A new book on Greb is being written here
in his hometown. The already-published
"Give Him lo ihe Angels" covers the same
territory.
Mu.seuni of Art film section volunteers
for Ihe past season have included Rebecca
Burdick, Dave Paschall and Becky Peace
. . . William H. Edgar. ESCO driver now
retired, reminds us that we are getting on
and that the Exhibitors Service Company
soon will enter its 69th year of business.
ESCO was the very first film pickup and
delivery service anywhere. Playing times
now are extended for the fewer movies produced
these days, and with little trailer and
poster shipments. Ihe company has fewer
trips lo make and so has branched out to
handle a few other commodities from its
.S5 Helen St., McKees Rocks location.
Area theatres were showing "Heaven Can
Wait," "Hooper," "Bel Ami?" "Take Off."
"Grease." "Tiny Bunnies." "Around the
World With Johnny Wadd." "Jaws 2,"
"Foul Play." "Who'll Stop the Rain." "Close
Encounters of Ihe Third Kind." "Dealhsport."
"Obsession" and "National Lampoon's
Animal House" ... In the Playhouse's
September repertory
of 30 features,
ten arc Academy Award winners for best
picture or best acting.
Doris Warner Vidor who died in New
York recently was Ihe daughter of Jack
Warner, founder of Warner Bros. Pictures.
She was 65 and this writer remembers her
as a youngster . . . Allied Artists' "The Wild
Geese" was previewed August 31 at the
Squirrel Hill . . . "Daddy's Little Girl" was
Ihe lop feature ai the Liberty, a one-person
operation.
Japanese Films To Be
Featured ai NY Fest
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Cinema" will be a special series at
the 16ih New York Film Festival to be
shown at 2:30 p.m. each day. October 2-6.
at .Mice Tully Hall. This sampling of the
innovative and unusual work of independent
Japanese filmmakers is co-sponsortnl
by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and
the Japan Society, with the assistance of
the Japan Foundation. Wendy Keys, associate
director of the film society, and .Man
Poul, program associate of the Japan Society,
are responsible for the programing.
"Pastoral Hide-and-Seek." the first presentation
October 2. is directed by one of
Japan's leading poets and avant-garde
dramatists. Shuji Tcrayama. who will be
present for the series. Here, he uses a
variety of dazzling visual tricks and structural
twists to create a unique statement
about personal recollections.
"Third Base, " written by Terayama and
directed by Yoichi Higashi. is a compassionate
study of a young man's attempt to
re-evaluate himself after committing murder
ard being confined to a progressive
correctional institution. Baseball becomes a
symbol of the boy's yearning for freedom
and self-expression.
"Sanrizuka: The Skies of May," a docunienlary
by Shinsuke Ogawa. is the seventh
in a series of films on one of the most
controversial siruggles in modern Japanese
history. It chronicles the fight by farmers
in the village of Sanrizuka to prevent the
building of a new industrial airport at
Narita.
"Preparation For the Festival," based on
scenarist Nakajima's own youth and directed
by Kazuo Kuroki, is a classic example of
the Japanese \outh film genre. The story is
of a boy coming of age in a small town
which he loves, but realizing that his aspirations
conflict with his closed world.
"Ihe Pornographer. " Imamura's
unusual bl.ick comedy, has lost none of its
satiric bite in the ten years since it was
released in Japan. A small-time porno filmmaker
in Osaka siruggles with the corrupt
sexual mores in the world outside and m
his own home. .\ technical tour de force,
it features the c.unera constantly bea>ming
a vo>eur, peeking through windows and
even fish lanks.
Single tickets for the series arc $2, with
discount tickets for all five films at $7.50.
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'Animal House' Ranks
Firsl ouf Denver Way
DENVER—A couple of animals broke
loose and tied for first place among new
films here. "Revenge of the Pink Panther"
and "National Lampoon's Animal House"
each turned in reports of 350 per cent business.
"The Norseman" managed a substantial
300 in its opening week at 1 1 theatres,
but "Cat and Mouse" barely hit the average
mark of 100. "Heaven Can Wait" continued
strong with 280 in its tenth heavenly week.
(Average Is 100)
Century 21 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
Band (Umv), 7lh wk 125
Cherry Creek, Villa Italia—The Buddy Holly
Story (Col), 5th wk 100
Continental—Revenge of the Pink Ponther (UA),
4th wk 350
Cooper—Eyes oi Laura Mars (Col), 3rd wk 190
Esquire—Cat and Mouse (SR), 6th wk 100
University Hills 2—Heaven Can Wait (Para),
10th wk -.280
Coming Home (UA). 12th wk, 125
University Hills 3
4 theatres—Foul Play (Para) 7th wk 250
4 theatres Notional Lampoon's Animal House
(Univ),
5 theatres—Hot
5th wk 35:
Lead and Cold Feet (BVi
5th wk 115
8 theatres—Hooper (WB), 6;h v.k 210
11 1st (AlP), theatres—The Norsemon wk 300
Former Filmrowite Feels
She Is Still in the Trade
DENVER — "Trixie" Beatrice Denman
of Los Angeles, vacationing in the Denver
region,
has been renewing her many friendships.
Wife of the late John Oscar Denman, district
manager for National Theatres in the
Inter-Mountain region and also in the Los
Angeles bay area, Trixie is a department
manager for Robinson's of Beverly Hills.
She exclaimed. "It's just like being back in
show business! I personally take care of so
many of the film and TV personalities, from
Mrs. Johnny Carson to Goldie Hawn's
mother. I accepted the position at Robinson's
to have something to do and now I
find it most fascinating and interesting
work."
"Our biggest problem, she said, "is one
of security, that of theft by customers and
employees. Undoubtly, we are all paying
higher retail prices to make up for greater
and greater rip-offs. It is not unusual for
a fur coat valued at hundreds and even thousands
of dollars to be pilfered."
Ms. Denman was a guest in the homes
of Mel Glatz, Ralph ^Batschelelt, Eddie
Bohns, Earlene Lay, all of Denver, and
Ethel (Mrs. Ray) Davis in Greeley.
'Youngblood' Doing Well
In Southern California
BEVERLY HILLS—American International's
"Youngblood" is amassing big
grosses in Southern California and is holding
over in several situations. Total gross
for four theatres was $164,832.
The film is holding over for a fourth
week in the Los Angeles area at the Downtown
Tower, Compton Drive-In, Gardena
Vermont Drive-In, Hollywood Vine, Hawthorne
Plaza, Inglewood Fox and Rial to
Theatre in Rialto.
BILLBOARD
BALLYHOO — An
eye-catching, 46-foot-tall full color billboard
was erected outside tlie Burbank
Studios to promote Warner Bros, current
release "Hooper." Featured is a
full-size replica of the rocket-powered
Pontiac Trans-Am which set a
world's airborne record for an automobile
during the making of the film by
leaping 456 feet over a gorge for a climactic
scene in the comedy-drama starring
Burt Reynolds and directed by Hal
Needham.
American National Inc.
Releases Financial Data
SALT LAKE CITY — R. V. Coalson,
chairman of American National Enterprises
(ANE), announced the audited results of
ANE's operations for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1978. The company's consolidated
statement of income reflects net income of
$75,167 or 34 cents per share compared to
net income of $112,623 or six cents per
share for the year ended May 31, 1977.
Coalson added that the net income figure
for the fiscal year 1978 includes extraordinary
items of $459,528 (22 cents per
share) of which $250,000 (12 cents per
share) resulted from utilization of loss carryforwards
to eliminate income taxes and
$209,528 (ten cents per share) resulted from
early retirement of debentures. The net
extraordinary items for fiscal year 1977
were $14,569 (one cent per share).
Drive-In Takes Dim View
Of Track's Bright Lights
TUCSON—Glaring lights from a new
auto racetrack near the DeAnza Drive-In
caused some patrons to demand refunds
and has forced DeAnza to file a lawsuit
against Malibu Grand Prix Corp.
The suit states that DeAnza officials had
asked the defendant to shield the track
lights and assurance was given that they
would be shielded. But when no action was
taken by Malibu. the suit was filed seeking
elimination of the lights' brightness
and damages for loss of income.
A spokesman for Malibu slated that new
lights and poles are on order from California
and Texas, and that the problem
would be resolved in early September.
Women in Film to Hold
Bergman Premiere
HOLLYWOOD— xMembers of
Women in
Film will hold their first gala premiere
October 17 with a screening of Ingmar
Bergman's "Autumn Sonata." This is the
first step of a fund-raising plan which will
provide financial aid to women for the
completion of films already under way.
The New World Pictures release stars
Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann. The premiere
will be held at the Samuel Goldwyn
Theatre at the Motion Picture Academy of
Arts and Sciences.
Julie Corman is honorary chairperson for
the premiere. Aria Sorkin, Ilene Kahn and
WIF president Gloria Goldsmith are cochairpersons.
Beulah Frankel is spearheading the fund
drive for WIF's fellowship and grants pro-
New Wodell Posts Allow
For Agency Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO—In a move designed
to consolidate the management team and its
capabilities, several new posts have been
announced at Jack Wodell Associates recently
bv president and board chairman Jack
Wodell.'
Chet Price is now vice-president of corporate
affairs; Carolyn Nelson-Sellers will
serve as vice-president of client services;
Marv Atkins is vice-president in charge of
operations, and Ben Valdes is executive
vice-president and treasurer for the San
Francisco-based agency.
Price, who assumes the post of vice-president
of corporate affairs, has been with
JWA for 12 years and was formerly vicepresident
of client services.
Ms. Nelson-Sellers has been with JWA
since 1964 and has worked in all divisions
of the agency. She briefly left the company
to undertake a special research assignment
with Dr. William L. Rivers, department of
communications at Stanford University, assisting
with his writings of "Finding Facts,"
"Other Voices: The New Journalism in
America" and "Aspen Notebook on Government
& the Media."
Valdes has been with JWA for over ten
years, starting with the agency as its comptroller,
and now serves as executive vicepresident
and treasurer.
Formerly vice-president and general manager
of JWA's Los Angeles office. Atkins
moved to Wells, Rich & Green for eight
months before rejoining JWA.
Both Nelson-Sellers and Atkins have been
elected to the board of directors, joining
Price and Valdes who have served as board
members for many years.
Although it is recognized as a specialist
in the entertainment industry, operating as
a full-service advertising, publicity-marketing
agency, JWA has also served many consumer-industrial
clients throughout the
years, and the new management lineup will
now enable the agency to expand its opcr-
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I Brown,
Hoiiywood
Happenings
i^RlFFEN ANTIQUES has been formed
to sell, lease or rent rare Eurofv^an an-
;;qucs for use in film and TV productions.
I he new company is a partnership formed
by .Vlona Moller. president of Scan Antique
in Copenhagen and film editors Gary Griffen
and Tim McAvoy.
•
"Smile." starring Bruce Dem. and "Semilough."
with Burt Reynolds. Kris Kristofterson
and Jill Clayburgh. two films directed
by Michael Ritchie not yet seen in Europe,
were screened at the Deauville Film Festival
in Deauville. France, which ended Sunday
(10).
*
New World Pictures' "Piranha." starring
Bradford Dillman. grossed $524,699 in 68
theatres in Los Angeles and $522,538 in
58 situations in San Francisco in the week
of August 23-29, according to sales manager
Dan Poller.
*
State Sen. Alan Robbins, chairman dl
the California Motion Picture Development
Council, has set the next meeting of the
organization for 10 a.m. Friday (15) in
the board room of ih^ Ass'n of Motion
Picture and Television Producers.
TUCSON
^he Tom Thumb-Front Row Players is
starting its 32nd season here. Operated
by noted director-producer of children's
theatre
Lester Nctzky. whose credits include
directing the Tom Thumb players in the
NBC-TV special "Dick Whittington," the
school is a member of American Theatre
Ass'n. Lynn Holly Johnson, after studying
acting with Netzky for six years, turned pro
and co-stars with Robbie Benson in Columbia
Pictures' upcoming film "Ice Castles."
Pima Community College screens films at
the main weslside campus, at niX)n and 8
p.m. throughout the academic year.
Classic comic film.s
arc being projected at
Mission branch of Tucson Public Library
throdiih liiesday (26).
Hinkle Promoted to Mann
Theatres' LA Ad Dept.
\)l NVI.K Sieve llinkk-, :iilvcilisii)i; diiLclor
lor Mann Theatres here Ikis been
d to the ad department in Los Anaded
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by Joe VIeck.
cding Hinkle in Denver is JoAnn
former manager of the Aladdin
Hallcll won the 1977 ShoWesT
award for oiilslanding showman-
Colorado. Her theatre experience
the Fsquire, Century 21 and Cenires.
formerly manager of the
'i'l'. the same post now the Alad-
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SFFeslCompelition,
TV Awards Revealed
SAN FRANC ii>CO— Goodnight Mi>s
-.un." a sensitive profile of struggling box-
^ in downtown Los Angeles, has won the
Cioldcn Gate Award for first prize in the
f-ilm as Communication competition of the
22nd annual San Francisco International
Film Festival. The film was made by August
Cinquegrana of San Francisco. The
Silver Award for second prize was won by
Robin Lehman of New York City for
"Manimals," an eloquent plea for the right
of exotic animals to remain in their natural
habitat. The Bronze Award goes to Will
Vinton and Susan Shadburne of Portland
for Claymation." a film about the art of
clay animation filmmaking.
Best of Category awards were given as
follows: -The Best 1 Can." Amram Nowak
Associates, New York (Public Service);
•"Maria Montessori: Follow the Child." Joseph
DeFrancesco and Douglas Clark. Sausalito.
Calif. (Essays); "South Beach." Cinda
Firestone. New York (Political); "Turkiye."
Claude Leiouch. France (Travel);
•You Sell Shoes." Kit Jones and Martin
Wolff. Brainstorm Productions. New York
(Training); ••Proudfoot's Last Stand," Barclays
Bank. England (Public Relations);
Have a Healthy Baby: Pregnancy,"
Churchill Films. Los Angeles (Medical and
Health); '•Cooperation—Obliged to Take
Action," Leonaris-Film. West Germany
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Bill Ferris and Judy Peiser. Center for
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•Slowly the Singing Began, " Media Guild,
Solana Beach, Calif. (Classroom Instructional),
and ••The Bible Witnesses: The
Judes of Djerba," Socicte Francaisc de
Production, Paris (Sociological).
Twenty-one honorable mentions were
given to runners-up in the competition,
which comprised hundreds of films from
over the world.
all
Free ScreeninKs Planned
The top three films and the Besi-of-Category
winners will be screened for the public
at no admission charge during the festival,
which runs Octob.'r 4 to \5 at the Palace
of Fine Arts Theatre and the Castro
Theatre. The program will be announced
in mid-September and boxoffices open Monday
(25).
The Golden Gate Awards for excellence
in television films also were announced.
'Holocaust' Series Wins
••Holocaust," the monumental limited
series about Nazi Germany, was named best
network entertainment program, the award
going to NBC. The prize tor network documentary
was won by ABC for ••Youth Terror:
The View From Behind the Gun." produced
by Helen Whitney.
"Old Age: Do Not Go Gentle," a sensitive
investigation of the plight of the elderly
in America and in Europe, produced by
Evan White. KGO-TV. San Francisco, was
named best local station documentary. The
award for best local station news miniseries
went to ••A Race With Death," about
the shock trauma unit at the University
of Maryland hospital, written and directed
by Paul Fine, WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.
Golden Gate Award
WK and the Tomorrow Entertainment
Co. won the Ciolden Ciate .'\ward for children's
programming for "Roll of Thunder.
Hear My Cry,^" produced hy Jean .'Nnne
Moore.
Awards were given Special Jury to
Mysterious Castles of Clay," Alan Root,
NBC, and to "Of Race and Blood," Jim
Connolly. KRMA-TV, Denver.
The awards will be presented at a special
ceiemony during the film festival.
Marcia Rodd and Christopher Walken
have been signed for United Artists' "Last
Embrace."
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Rights to Anchorage CATV
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LOS ANGELES—VISIONS, the nincmonth-old
multipoint distiibution service
operation in .Anchorage. .Ak., in a joint venture
with Daniels & Associates of Denver.
filed with the Alaska Public Utilities Commission
for authority to construct a CATV
system in Anchorage. To date, .Anchorage
Cable Television of Juneau, .Ak., and Liberty
Communications of Portland also have
filed for the same authority.
Under the name MultiVisions, the Anchorage
MDS operator's service proposes
two tiers of basic CATV service, a 12-channel
economy package and a 25-channel expanded
package, along with four tiers of
pay programing. VISIONS' existing .MDS
service will be offered as one of the pay
tiers.
"Cable is the logical extension of our
present multi-faceted MDS service." said
VISIONS chairman, Robert Uchitel. "While
we will be competing for the right to cable
Anchorage, we think the presence of our
MDS service in over 6,800 single family
homes in the community affords a basis for
evaluation that the other applicants cannot
offer. In other words, our past performance
in terms of the quality of our ser%ice and
programing can speak for itself and we
intL-nd to be as innovative on our proposed
CATV system as we have been on our
MDS service, " Uchitel added.
Public hearings on the competing Anchorage
CATV applications are expected to take
place this fall with a decision not anticipated
until early 1979.
Low-Flying Film 'Copter
Causes Buzz in Tucson
ILCSON— .A helicopter cair>ing a camera
crew from Jeffries Films International
of Los Angeles, filming birdseye views of
downtown Tucson in mid-.Augusi, allegedly
buzzed buildings at the 6-story level, according
to complaints filed with the F.A.A.
The pilot, from Scottsdale, also allegedly
buzzed buildings in Phoenix.
.Approximately 12 Tucstm residents lodged
complaints. Witnesses estimated the
whirlybird was doing 70 to SO mph. Photographs
accompanied the letter of complaint.
The chopper was being used to fimi foolage
for use in TV commercials for Arizona
Gov. Bruce Babbitt's election campaign.
Evaluating the requirements involved, an
FAA spokesman from .Scottsdale stated that
"it's possible that flying at the sixth-story
level could create a hazard, and that's
the purpose of our investigation." He .ulded
that "the helicopter is a tremendous machine
with super capability, and the pilot is
well qualified."
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Student Films Inc. Given
Circus Group Sales Job
DENVER—Student Film Programs. Inc..
headed by Joni Greenwalt has been awarded
a group sales contract
by Ringling
Bros, and Barnum iV
Bailey Circus to handle
group and discount
sales in the
Denver area.
Several hundred
thousand direct mailings
will offer discount
tickets to various
groups. Her mail
Joni Greenwalt
1;^,^ ^^^^^^ thousands
of schools, firms and organizations. Her
staff includes Kay McDowell and Kathy
Anderson.
The expertise of Student Films Programs
includes the special showings of foreign
films and senior citizen special bookings.
A tie-in has been made with the RTD fRegicnal
Transportation District) to bus
senior citizens to a movie on a regular
basis. The admission price varies but does
include 50 cents for "pick up and return"
transportation. Four of these special shows
are set for this fall in the Century 21, a
local Mann deluxer.
Proving diversity. Ms. Greenwalt also
has set up four special student performances
of the Colorado Ballet to be held
in the Lloyd Corkin auditorium of Colorado
Woman's College this fall.
'Anything Goes' Features
Rental Props, Furniture
LOS ANGELES — Independent TV
stylists Barbara Petersen and Jean Rath have
formed Anything Goes, a theatrical prop
house, and have signed a five-year lease for
over 7,000 square feet to be used for offices,
showrooms, and warehousing in Television
Center (formerly Technicolor), it was announced
by Herman David, director of facilities
for TVC. The new firm, which will
specialize in the rental of decorator furniture,
props and accessories for TV. motion
pictures and commercials, will open officially
Tuesday (5), according to Rath.
Petersen and Rath, stylists for TV commercials
of most major agencies and sponsors
for over ten years each, will continue
to freelance for individual clients. Michael
McGee will be manager of the new firm.
Anything Goes, with interior remodeling
now well under way. will feature a walk-in
entrance to showrooms and offices at 1016
N. Cole, and a truck entrance through Television
Center on Cahuenga Boulevard between
Santa Monica Boulevard and Romaine
Street.
JAWS UP CLOSE—Visitors to Sea
World's new live shark exhibit in San
Diego can see several types of sharks
on display. The aquarium, the largest
of its kind in the world, features tiger,
bull, brown, big nose, lemon and nurse
sharks up to 10 feet long. In the outdoor
pool are Atlantic and Pacific
blacktip, bonnethead and leopard
sharks, spotted eagle rays and bat rays.
Three Studios Enter Floats
In H'wood Xmas Parade
HOLLYWOOD—First studios responding
to MPAA president Jack Valenti's invitation
to sponsor floats in the 47th annual
Hollywood Christmas parade November 26
are Universal, Warner Bros, and Columbia.
Valenti is serving as Hollywood Diamond
Jubilee chairman and honorary parade
chairman.
Sponsored by the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce, the two-hour Hollywood Boulevard
parade climaxes Diamond Jubilee observances.
Bob Hope, who also celebrates his 75th
birthday anniversary this year, has accepted
the chamber's invitation to sei^e as Grand
Marshal.
Parade chairman John Golden reports 40
float positions are authorized for this year's
parade with 12 float positions being assigned
to each of the three major entertainment
divisions—motion pictures, TV and
recording industries.
A&M Records president Gil Friesen
heads the parade's recording division and
producer Chuck Fries chairs the TV division.
Golden announced.
The parade is being telecast nationally by
Golden West Broadcasters and Robert Wold
Co., who reports over 80 per cent of nation's
TV markets have been signed for the
live 6 to 8 p.m. airing.
William Rainboldt is producing for executive
producer Johnny Grant, who reports
that many markets repeat the two-hour telecast
prior to Christmas, including New
York and Los Angeles.
DeAnza Headquarters
A Unique Complex
TUCSON—How many drive-in theatre
patrons have the opportunity to watch a
movie, then drive across the street and have
their cars washed and polished? In Tucson
this is now possible. It is part of the package
offered by DeAnza Drive-In Theatres. Inc.,
at the newly opened Hugh Downs 24-hour
Stop car and RV wash and repair center
Pit
located directly across from the DeAnza
Drive-In on south Alvernon Way. which
also houses DeAnza's offices.
The Pit Stop is a $750,000 two-acre complex
established by Hugh Downs, vice-president
of DeAnza, who leases office space
to DeAnza on the second floor. Spaces for
two stores at ground level each cover 2,000
square feet. Two offices upstairs each spread
over 1,000 sq. ft.
A small reception area paneled in dark
walnut leads into the general office area.
Offices for Downs and Ewert Edwards, general
manager of DeAnza's three Tucson area
drive-ins, are on one side facing Alvernon.
Downs' office is lavishly decorated with
old movie posters. A huge portrait of W. C.
Fields is a conversation piece. Thick-piled
carpeting overall is in rich tones of yellow,
green and brown.
Concessions for all De.-Xnza drive-ins are
now centrally contained in a separate steel,
yellow-colored 5,000-sq.-ft. structure serving
as concessions warehouse.
Completing the complex is a third building,
a 5,000-square-foot car and RV repair
and service garage.
There are three car wash bays and a
polish tunnel; this is the only tunnel and
wash together operation in Tucson, if not in
the country. A small control booth in front
directs cars through the tunnel.
Downs has been in the motion picture
business for 30 years. He was part owner of
the Cactus Corp., which operated the former
Cactus drive-ins. Downs sold his Cactus
interest to his partner and went into partnership
with Charley Skouras and Bill Oldnow
in DeAnza Land and Liesure, Inc., an
Arizona corporation based in Los Angeles.
DeAnza Drive-In Theatres. Inc., a subsidiary,
was formed and located in Tucson
with Downs serving as vice-president.
When Downs left Cactus, and DeAnza
was formed, he brought along his longtime
Cactus city superintendent Edwards, himself
a veteran showman.
The new complex is strategically located
close to the apex of S. Alveron Way and
E. 22nd St.. one of the city's busiest intersections.
The center's grounds are attractively
landscaped with contrasting tropical
palm trees and native desert vegetation.
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Opera Season Could Keep Denver's
Paramount Theatre Out of Hock
DENVER—So they've all gone lo the
suburbs, where th.; parking is easy, and
left you with a 2.200 seal de luxe theatre?
That's the prcd'canient in which John
Sinims. president of Wolfberg Theatres
here, finds himself.
"We've been losing over $100,000 a year
on the big Paramount in downtown Denver,
with 50 years still to go on the lease!" he
moaned.
"A garden mall on 16lh Street in front
of the theatre has been financed by merchants
and is on the drawing boards, but
that's two years away." he said. "Will it
help business'.' Wc can't wait that long to
find out, so we have developed a program
of rentals along with showing of movies.
For example we will book films around the
Denver Opera Company, which will take
over the theatre for its 1978-79 season."
Simms staled.
The company will open Oclobcr 27 with
"Madame Butterfly." according to founder
and musical director Nicholas Laurienti.
who says the production will run indefinitely.
The Paramount, built by Publix and
opened in 1926. is in remarkably good
condition, the result of good housekeeping
over the years. The acoustics have been
tested by the opera company singers and
declared ideal. The stage is not deep, but
the screen has been balanced and hung for
quick
removal. Two powerful Wurlitzer organs,
one on each side of the stage, are
available and are still in good working condition,
thanks to a local organ club and
its devotion to music. While there is a
large orchestra space, two rows of scats
will be taken out to assure freedom of
movcmenl.
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space. At the time that a new center
for performing arts was being discussed,
there were several local groups who urged a
feasibility study on buying either the Denver
Theatre or the Paramount and converting
it to a theatre-opera-orchcstra facility.
Nothing came of the idea. The Paramount
today is one of three motion picture houses
left in downtown Denver. Much of the
Paramount's original Art Deco is still intact.
The Paramount has been the setting for
many events since its opening, everything
from cooking schools to telecasts of world
championship heavyweight fights, but the
opera booking is one of the few attempts
at bona fide cultural presentation.
Present plans call for a production of the
opera "Merry Wives of Windsor." set to
open March 23 of next year. If "Butterfly"
and "Windsor" are successful, "Tosca" will
be given in June.
It is possible the Denver Opera Company
has found a permanent home and that John
Simms has made a brilliant move toward
solving his dilemma.
For most of its early \cars. the Paramount
was owned and operated by Fox
Intermountain Theatres which had taken it
over from Publix. Harris Wolfberg, Simm's
grandfather, took Fox to court on an antitrust
action. Part of the results of that suit
brought the Paramount into the Wolfberg
fold.
The feeling that the obtaining of the
Paramount was of major importance and
should be pursued at any cost resulted in
an "iron-clad lease" that today creates problems
in working out the theatre's tuiiire.
according to the Barrett story.
Ihe Wolfbergs own five of the seven lots
on which the Paramount stands. They were
purchased in the middle 197()s. Joseph
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Ciould. a Denver ard Eos Angeles real estate
investor, owns the other two lots. The
building is owned by a New York firm
and is leased to Wolfberg Theatres and
Gould. The lease has some .*>() years to go.
The massive hand-painted side panels of
the majestic Paramount hold fond memories
for John Simms, who was an usher
and a janitor at the theatre. He recalls
lowering the giant chandelier by a handlevered
winch for cleaning and polishing.
Simms has been talking to hotels about
their using the facilities for small meetings
(up to
2.200) and conventions not appropriate
for Currigan Hall (with a capacity of
7.000). He is alerting other businesses and
groups to possible uses for his theatre. While
the Paramount is still in good condition.
Simms does plan on recarpeting the floor.
John Simms sees the rebirth of interest
in inner-city areas throughout the country
as healthy, but he doesn't see the movement
being particularly helpful for motion piclure
as
theatres in the immediate future.
He
does think that beautiful theatres such as
the Paramount can have useful lives with
such attractions as the Denver Opera's season.
Image Transform Computer
Part of 'Sgt. Pepper'
NOR 111 llol 1 > WOOD — Computers
behind the scenes helped create the startling
effect of Alice Cooper cavorting with a
giant computer on screen in 'Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band," according to
the firm, which worked with the electronically-generated
graphics.
Pete Comandini, operations vice-president
of Image Transform here, said his
firm's exclusive computer-controlled transfer
process allowed the computer-generated
material to be exhibited on the large screen
without distortion. "Ron Hays did his magic
on a graphics computer," Comandini said,
"and after the transfer from videotape to
35mm film. Universal integrated our material
with the original production footage.
Comandini added that sequences contained
material which could not be achieved by
normal motion picture sf)ccial effects techniques,
and required electronic synthesis.
Special effects work transferred by Image
Transform is being used increasingly by
studios looking for especially effective
scenes, Comandini added, citing his firm's
work on such recent motion pictures as
"Heaven Can Wail," "Star Wars." "Tht
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"Sgt. Peppers lonely Hearts Club Band
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Force on Thunder Mountain," discusses
filming with Todd Dutson, young star
of the American National Enterprises
picture which recently completed filming
in Utah. Post-production work is
underway in Los Angeles.
European Filmmakers
Easy Riders on Mopeds
From Canadian Edition
TORONTO—Two European filmmakers
on a 32.000-kilometer, one-year trip by
moped around North America are making
a documentary film of their experiences.
Gilles Mariani, 26, and Robert Sroka, 22,
both of Paris, said in an interview that
Europeans already know more than enough
about North America's big cities and they
want to show Canadian and American small
towns and sleepy side roads.
Mariani said their mopeds are useful on
small roads, easy to repair and handle and
travel about 210 kilometers on a gallon of
gasoline.
Their trip began last June in New York
and ends there next May after the riders
complete a giant counter-clockwise circle
around the continent.
They already have travelled through New
England, the Atlantic provinces and southern
Quebec and now are headed for the
Great Lakes area, the Prairies, the western
Pacific coast, Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico
states and the American East coast.
They plan to shoot about five hours of
footage, which will be edited down to a 90-
minute film.
A French film company is paying for
their expenses of about $5 to $7 a day per
person. Mariani said they save money by
camping whenever possible.
The pair are experienced moped travelers,
having completed trips through Europe.
North Africa and Asia. They already are
planning their next adventure—a moped
tour of South America.
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stars included—are adding a touch of glitter
to Salt Lake City Wednesday (6) through
Tuesday (12) as the Trolly Corner Theatres
were converted into festival grounds for a
festival, USFilm.
"American Landscapes: Cycles of Hope
and Despair—The South. The West, The
City" is the theme setting the tone of the
first annual film festival sf>onsored by the
non-profit corporation USFilm.
Banners, Balloons, Ballyhoo
Those frequenting the theatres flanked
with banners, balloons, posters and other
festival frills have an opportunity to see
some of the 60-plus films which explore
various segments of American life.
In addition, one may walk into one of
the theatres to find New York City's former
mayor John Lindsay lecturing on city life.
Or that lady who bumps your elbow and
makes you spill all your popcorn just might
be actress Katharine Ross.
In simpler terms, those working at
USFilm see this festival as more than a
glamorized screening of old and new Hollywood
films.
Hollywood personalities, film critics and
authors are being flown into the city during
the weeklong extravaganza to comment and
judge movies shown in the film forum. Five
films entered in the finals of the competition
will be shown, and the winner will take
home a $5,000 purse. The booby prize is
no laughing matter: All four runners-up will
receive"^ $1,000.
John Wayne Honored
Then, to top things off, there will be the
awarding of the John Ford Medallion to
an individual who has contributed to the
betterment of the motion picture industry
and American life. This year's recipient is
all-American screen cowboy John Wayne.
Basically, the festival consists of three
sections: A film forum focusing on the
"American Landscape" theme; a competition
among films made by independent
filmmakers, and the awarding of the John
Ford Medallion.
Sterling VanWagenen, director of
USFilm, and others working with him on
the festival have organized a special activity
around each of these major events in order
to lure Salt Lakers.
Well-known personalities intimately involved
with film spiced the film forum with
their commentaries. One could attend four
Billy the Kid movies and then go find out
if his impress'ons agree with those of an
expert.
Actress Cicely Tyson, author James
Dickey. John Lindsay, novelist Scott Momaday
and critics Andrew Sarris, Molly Haskell,
Robert Sklar and Dianne Johnson presented
their views of various films included
in the forum. These commentators spoke
at the theatres between the film screenings.
USFilm Fest
A group of Hollywood judges will highlight
the screening of the competition films
according to Lawrence Smith, film competition
coordinator. This jury will attend the
public screenings of the five finalists' films.
A local jury selected the five best of the
original 25 films entered in the competition.
The finalists are: "The Whole Shooting
Match," "Girl Friends," "Bushman," "Property"
and "Local Color." Judges are Katharine
Ross, producer and screenwriter Gary
Allison, film editor Vern Fields, producers
Mark Rydell and Chuck Sellier and the
vice-president of Warner Bros, studios, Anthea
.Sylbert.
'Man for All Seasons'
The third aspect of the festival is the
awarding of the John Ford Medallion. The
medallion was created in honor of Ford, the
director who virtually discovered Utah's
Monument Valley as a film site, according
to Sterling VanWagenen. Many of Ford's
movies such as "Stagecoach" were filmed
in Monument Valley, and John Wayne
worked closely with Ford while starring in
many of his films. In this sense, "Wayne
is the man for all seasons as far as the medallion
is concerned," VanWagenen said.
The Ford family felt very strongly that
John Wayne has been very courageous and
active in many of the political stands he has
taken. "Even if you don't agree with him,
he has done a lot for the coimtry." Van-
Wagenen commented.
Robert Redford took an ambassador's
role when he attended the festival. The
actor, who has a home above his Simdance
Resort in Utah's Provo Canyon, is chairman
of the board of directors of USFilm. and
he feels the festival will help promote an
exchange between outside filmmakers and
those in Utah.
Utah 'Long Overdue'
Utah is "long overdue" for cultural development
in film art, Redford said. The
festival will also help provide a balance between
the economic and cultural aspects
of Utah's movie industry by "generating
more interest" in movies, Redford noted.
The festivities created by the week-long
event will establish a "focal point" for movies
as well as make people more aware of
the film resources available in Utah.
Universal has acquired Peter Benchley's
new novel, "The Island." for producers
Richard Zanuck and David Brown.
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CHICAGO
Jf appears that Fox booker Bob Rosterman
was the only representative from the
Midwest to attend the Telluride Film Festival
in Telluride. Colo., over the Labor
Day weekend.
Wayne Witte of the Mononk Theatre,
Minonk, 111., is now doing the booking for
the Woodford Theatre in Eureka, III. The
Woodford is operated by the town's Chamber
of Commerce.
Virgil Jones, who heads up the International
Picture Show Co. operations in this
area, returned from Indianapolis where he
set up openings of "Where Time Began.'" a
G-rated film. Jones will be spending a couple
of days on the West Coast to hear more
about "The Magic Of Lassie."
Ciiicago Tribune critic Gene Siskel says
of "Who'll Stop the Rain": "Once in a
while critics run across a film they would
like to re-edit— just a few changes that
could make the movie really sing. Of
course, it has to be a fairly good film to
be worth tampering with, and 'Who'll Stop
the Rain' is precisely that kind of motion
picture, a strong film undercut by a couple
of errors. Fix those, and it could be one of
the year's best." The film is based on the
novel "The Dog Soldiers" which was the
film's original title. A change was made to
the present title because, it is noted, "war
movies have failed at the boxoffice."
The delayed opening of "A Wedding"
might create a tantalizing effect when the
area-made movie arrives for official showing
here sometime later this year. As mentioned
earlier, it is to open the New York
Film Festival. Members of the press who
could not be in town for a recent preview
will be in the audience in New York.
The Kohlberg Circuit's Point Theatre in
Milwaukee sent in a report announcing record
business with "National Lampoon's
Animal House."
Even though Allied Artists' "The Wild
Geese" does not open until November 10.
preview showings have been held in eight
different cities. It looks good for this film
which stars Richard Burton and Roger
Moore.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show." playing
at the Biograph Theatre at midnight
Fridays and Saturdays, has claimed capacity
crowds.
Congratulations to Virgil Jones, the golfer.
He won a trip for two to the Playboy
Club in Lake Geneva as one of the winners
in
the Tent 26 golf outing.
HONOREES — Eric D. Morley,
president of Variety Clubs International,
and his wife Julia will be feted in
Chicago Thursday (14) at a dinner to
be held in the Cotillion Room of the
Continental Plaza Hotel. Morton Sunshine,
Variety Clubs International
executive director, will accompany
the Morleys.
Dieckhaus is also gearing up for a preopening
campaign for "Magic." a new Joe
Levine movie starring Anthony Hopkins.
"Magic" probably is going to open in Chicago
area theatres November 10. but Levine
is thinking about bringing it here for showing
at the Chicago International Film Festival
November 13. If the festival schedule
is followed. Levine is expected to be on
hand with Anthony Hopkins. Burgess Meridith
and director Richard Attenborough.
After seeing footage of upcoming product.
Dieckhaus foresees a busy and good
year. He is enthusiastic about "The Alien."
which is still being filmed in London. It
may just be good luck that "Alien" is being
filmed on the same sound stage as "Star
Wars." In mentioning footage from "Butch
and Sundance: The Early Days." Dieckhaus
said. "It seems uncanny, but William Katt
and Tom Berenger really look a lot like
Robert Redford and Paul Newman in
'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." "
"Every Which Way but Loose" with
Clint Eastwood is a new Warner Bros, film
soon to be seen in area theatres. Another
new early arrival is "Who Is Killing the
Great Chefs of Europe?" a comedy/ mystery
starring Jacqueline Bisset and George Segal.
Welcome to Eve Conklin. who joined the
20th-Fo\ cashiering department.
Elizabeth Downs, secretary to Fox
branch manager Doris Payne, returned
from a vacation Tuesday (5). Amanda
Jones. Fox cash'er. vacationed in Nassau.
Jackie Macri of the 20th-Fox TV department
announced her engagement to Gary
Grover. The wedding is to take place next
spring.
20th-Fox division sales manager Ray
Russo rcttuned from a company meeting
in Toronto.
Richard Phillips has been added to the
night management staff at the Oriental Theatre
in the Loop. Gary Michel is the new
night manager at the Loop McVickers Theatre.
Fral Fracas Film
Favored by Kaycee
KANSAS CITY—"National Lampoon's
Animal House" persisted in claiming the
No. 1 spot in its fourth week of wooing
filmgoers. this time to the tune of 520 per
cent. "Grease" and "Foul Play" scored in
the mid-300s, while "Eyes of Laura Mars."
"Heaven Can Wait" and "Beyond and
Back" slipped safely into the 200 range.
"The Buddy Holly Story" opened to good
business at 180. Other new titles were New
World's "Piranha" and "It's Alive 2," Warner
Bros.' sequel to "It's Alive."
(Average Is 100)
Esquire—Jaws 2 (Univ), list wk.
Fairyland—Tarzoon, Shame of the
50
Jungle (SR).
2nd wk. 135
Fine Arts—Cat ...170
and Mouse C.:i- ' .-'.J .-.r.
Glenwood—Grease
Midland—Sgt. Peppers
7 ~: -:
Lonely
350
Hearts Club Band
(Univ), 6th .'.:: 90
Stnwk 125
Midland—Thank God Its Friday : :
3 of theatres— Eyes Laura Mars ?..; 2nd wk 205
3 theatres—Heaven Can Wait
3 theatres— National Lampoon's
7-.:^j
Animal
9th wk
House
240
(Univ). 4t:. ...: 520
3 .'.:? r.d 80
theatres—The Norseman wk
4 theatres—The Buddy Holly Story :Col), 180
1st wk.
4 theatres— Foul Play ? -.- ^ ':. ::,:
4 thecrlres—The Magic of Lassie 'Inf.
360
Picture
Show), 2n3 ,.-..: -
theatres—Revenge of the Pink Panther (UA),
170
4
fith wk 165
4 Jheatres—-Who'll Stop the Rain CJA), 2nd wk. 100
5 theatres—The Cat From Outer Space (BV),
4th wk 165
5 theatres— Corvette Summer (MGM-UA),
2nd wk -
6 theatres—Beyond and Back (Sunn Classic),
145
280
2nd wk
9 theatres—It's Alive 2 (V/B), 1st wk 70
13 theatres—Piranha (New World), 1st wk 125
'Lampoon's Animal House' Finds
Favor Among Chicago Film Fans
CHICAGO — "National Lampoon's Animal
House" opened in this city to roars of
laughter and high grosses. It was the top
film of the week, reporting 550 per cent
activity at the boxoffice. "Dear Inspector."
a delightful French mystery, continued to
do well in its fourth week, earning 300 on
the barometer. "Piranha" bit off a solid 250
in its opening week, but "Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band" sounded a sour
note, 125 at two engagements.
Carnegie—Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
(SR), 5th v.k
Cinema—Dear Inspector b.-Li 4th v.k
,250
300
Chicaao, 53 T-.v-: -In-Dogs iSR) Ut .vE 150
C-;tv ? Fo-d ^ith-: k—Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
lUniv), 5th LonelyHearts Club Bond wk 125
R;: -Death Dimension (SR), 3rd wk 300
K V : 1st Piranha (SR), wk 250
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Buddy Holly Story (Co!>
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3rd wk,
theatres—Revenge
225
5 of the Pink Panther (UA)
6th wk .275
: 200
7 theatres-Grease - ^ '-^
8 theatres—Hooper ', = 4- ...... 275
8 theatres—Who'll Stop the Rain VA 1st .-.k .200
9 theatres—Eyes of Laura Mars iC:: 3rd ,• k ...225
9 theatres—Foul Play iFj:^ J d .-,: ...275
11 National Lampoon's Animal House
Larry Dieckhaus, Midwest publicist for
20th Century-Fo.x. returned from a trip to
the West Coast where he had a first
glimpse
of "The Boys From Brazil." suspense film
which stars Lawrence Olivier and Gregory
Peck. Larry is now organized to set up promotion
for this film which is scheduled to
open here October 6.
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WATERTOWN. MASS. — "Monsieur
Verdoux." United Artists 1947 release with
Charlie Chaplin, was shown as a free attraction
at the Watertown Public Library.
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. . The
Eric Morley Salute
Set by Variety 4
ST. I.OLIS— trie D. Morlc>. prcsideni.
Variety Clubs International, has included
BVariety Club Tent 4
in his schedule of visits
to major American
cities this month.
John H. I.ondoff.
president of Tent 4
announced. Accompanied
by Mrs. Morley
and Morion Sunshine,
executive director of
VCI. Morley will arrive
in St. Louis Tues-
Eric Morley j.,^, corning (12)
from Washington. D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. Morley will be guests of
honor at a Media Club luncheon hosted by
members of the Variety Club crew and
board members of the Variety Club Women.
The highlight of the lun;heon will be
the presentation of a Variety Club Sunshine
Coach in their honor to Central Institute
for the Deaf. The bus. the 122nd
vehicle donated to area children's agencies
by the St. Louis Variety Club, will be inscribed
with the names of Julia and Eric
Morley.
Now in the second year of his term as
president of Variety Clubs International.
Morley supervises the activities of more
than 10.000 members from London where
he is chairman and managing director of
Britain's largest entertainment and catering
enterprise. He is the originator of the Miss
World Contest, the proceeds of which are
contributed to Variety Club charities.
A self-made man who was orphaned at
the age of 11. Morley 's corporation, Mecca,
Ltd., embraces every type of leisure activity
including dancing, betting shops, billiards,
ice rinks, bowling, cinemas and one
of the world's largest band booking agencies.
He also originated one of the United
Kingdom's longest-running TV series,
"Come Dancing." now in its 27th year.
Director of Cirand Metropolitan, one of
the lop 20 companies in the United Kingdom,
which embraces Mecca, Watneys,
Trumans, Express Dairies, Herni Inns, Chef
and Brewer and International Distillers \
Vintners, who produce J&B scotch. Morle\
is either chairman or president of most of
the major trade associations in his field.
Eric and Julia Morley. the parents of
five children, became interested in handicapped
children when their daughter developed
a degenerative disease of the nervous
system for which there is no known
cure.
Since joining the Variety Club in 1961,
the Morleys have raised more than S5,-
000,000 for children's charities, the major
portion resulting from proceeds of the Miss
World Contest. In \915. Morley. through
his corporation Mecca, Ltd.. and through
the Miss World Contest, sponsored 2.'^ Sunshine
Coaches to be distributed to 2.5 different
countries in celebration of the 25th
anniversary of the start of Miss World in
1951.
Chief Barker in 1973
Morley became chief barker of Great
Britain Tent 36 in 1973 and the same year
received an appointment as an international
ambassador. He was elected vice-president
of VCI in 1974 serving for three years.
At the 50th anniversary convention of
Variety Clubs International last year in
Monte Carlo. Morley was elected president,
succeeding Monty Hall,
In addition to the 25 Sunshine Coaches
made possible through Morley's Miss
World Contest, a bone marrow bank was
established at Westminster Hospital in
London using a $90,000 tissue-typing machine—contributed
by Morley—as its nucleus.
Julia Morley is active in her husband's
various business and entertainment enterprises
and is producer/ director of the annual
Miss World Pageant.
Tent 4. which has raised more than $3,-
500,000 for children's charities in the
Greater St. Louis area during the past 12
years, has the largest fleet of Sunshine
buses in the world. The local organization's
main fund-raising activity is the annual
telethon "The Crusade for Forgotten Children"
on KSD-TV.
Funds raised in the 1978 telethon will
be distributed in November to 164 agencies
serving emotionally and physically
handicapped children and 44 day care centers.
ST. LOUIS
J^merican InlemalionaPs release of "Mean
Dog Blues." .1 Bing Crosb\ Productions
film, begins a wide multiple Wednesday
(20). Gregg Henry appears as a composer-musician
on his way to Nashville
when he accepts a lift from a drunken politician,
played by William Windom. and his
wife Tina Louise. When a child is hit by
the car. Henr>' is accused and sentenced to
a prison farm where vicious dogs prevent
escape. The action evolves around incidents
at the camp and Henry's attempted escape.
Others in the cast are George Kennedy.
Scatman Crothers. Kay Lenz and James
Wainwright.
Sidney Sheldon's thriller "The Other Side
of Midnight" begins a multiple release Wednesday
(13) and Friday (15) in a sub-run
break . Crcve Cocur is enjoying an
e.xclusive sub-run of the 20th-Fox success,
"An Unmarried Woman." through Thursday
(21). Starred are Jill Clayburgh and
Alan Bates.
"Star Wars." which concluded a sevenweek
run Thursday (7) prior to being withdrawn
from release, proved highly successful
at the bo.xoffice. Now we all can look
forward to
the sequel!
Hailed as the most successful film to play
in Brazil. "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands"
is on the screen at Wehrenberg's
suburban Shady Oak. Filmed in Bahia. the
setting of the novel by Jorge .Amado is
circa 1943 and the main theme is that a
woman never can be completely happy with
one man. Sonia Braga in the title role loses
husband No. 1 . who was a perfect lover,
although lecherous and a gambler, when he
drops dead from a lifetime of dissipation.
She later marries an older man who is a
perfect gentleman—but dull! Then, in her
well-ordered life. Jose Wilker. her first husband,
returns as a lustful spirit whom only
she can see and she happily settles down
with both mates. The Portuguese-language
comedy is in color with English subtitles.
Loews Mid-City Theatre Building on
North Grand Boulevard, once a landmark
of the city's amusement area, soon will be
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ST.
LOUIS
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lulling under the wrecker's bail, according
10 a spokesman lor the owner. Jack Dubinsky
& Sons Real
Estate Co. Plans for using
the structure, a six-story building which included
retail sales and office spaces, fell
through because of the prohibitive cost of
renovating the 67-year-old site. The theatre
has been closed since February 1975.
Hal Needham, director of "Hooper." the
Burl Reynolds starrer playing a wide multiple
here, staged a dangerous car stunt on
NBC's "America Alive. "' seen on local
KSD-TV. After the exhibition, he discussed
the making of the motion picture and
showed clips from the film with the actor
portraying the greatest stuntman alive.
Recent previews included the sneak of
Allied Artists" "The Wild Geese"" at Mid-
America's Esquire 4. an action and suspense
thriller starring Richard Burton. Roger
Moore and Richard Harris, as well as a
tradeshowing of Universal's "The Big Fix,"
with Richard Dreyfuss. Susan Anspach and
Fritz Weaver, at the Wehrenberg srreening
room. A production reel of ""Same Tim;.
Next Year" was shown in conjunction with
the screening of the feature film.
"Screen Heroes and Heroines"' is ih."
theme for the fall semester film series at
the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The
films will explore masculine and feminine
images in the movies from the 1919 production
of "Male and Female." starring
Gloria Swanson, to the 1949 production
of ""She Wore 'Yellow Ribbon." with
a
John Wayne featured. Screenings will be
.Mondays and Tuesdays at H:l.'i p.m.
The St. Louis Art Museum, augmenting
Ihw" current ""Monet at Giverny" exhibition,
will present two short films based on stories
by Guy de Maupa.ssant Friday (15): "Une
Partie du Campagnc" (A Day in the Country)
and ""Le Plaisir" (The Pleasure).
"French Can-Can." Jean Renoir's musical,
will be scre;;ncd Sunday (17).
Scheduled for release Ih s winier is another
feature film shot entirely in this area
and produced by St. Louis investors. The
comedy. "Summer Camp," is produced,
written and directed by Larry Goldfarb, a
graduate of St. Louis Country Day School
and Yale University who studied filmmaking
at Columbia University with Arthur
Barron. "Summer Camp." his first feature
film,
revolves around the comedic and poignant
happenings of the counselors and kids
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MEMPHIS— First run grosses were all
but demolished by the curfew imposed during
the reporting period. A true measure of
a film's popularity is thus unavailable, but
the figures below will give some indication
of relative business. On top is "Foul Play,"
turning in a report of 325, while many
marginal pictures drew only minimal attention.
"Grease" stayed alive with 310 and
"Hooper" absorbed a 260.
(Average Is 100)
Frayser 2
1st 90
2, Fare Frayser 3—Think Dirty (SR), 1st wk 50
1st Malco Quarlet 1—The End (UA), wk 50
Malco Quarlet 2, Southbrook 2—Heaven Can
7lh Wail (Para), wk 150
Malco Quartet 3 The Cheap Detective
(Col), 8th wk 50
Malco Quartet 4—Foul Play (Para), 3rd wk 325
Paramount 2, Ra'leiqh Springs 1—Jaws 2
(Umv), 9th wk ' 50
Park—The Buddy Holly Sloty (Col), 7th wk 50
Plaza 1—International Velvet (MGM-UA),
5th wk 50
Ridgeway 2. Southbrook 4 Revenge of the
wk Pink Panther (UA), 4th 125
3 Convoy (UA), 50
Ridgeway 7th wk
Grease (Para), 9th wk 310
Ridgeway 4
1, 2r..d 2fi0
Southbrook Fare 3—Hooper (WB), wk.
Southbrook 3 The Great Smokey Roadblock
MEMPHIS
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T eon Rountree, who will be heading up
ihis year's TOA convention, has annoimced
that this year's convention will be
that most all major film companies will
havv" their representatives here to meet and
visit with exhibitors. Theme for the convention
will be "everything great in '78; '79
will hit us on time." Film Transit and Coca-
Cola again will sponsor the affair as they
have done for the past 25 years.
Theatre owners here suffered tremendous
losses in admissions and concessions
August 9-17 when an 8 p.m. curfew was
placed on this city by Mayor Wyeth Chandler.
Th; curfew was imposed when the
local policeman's union went on strike. On
top of all this the Memphis fire department
joined the striking police. The National
Guard was called in to keep this fair city
under order. During the strike Memphis
sul'fered a total city black-out ar.d was left
helpless for over two hours. Along with all
this activity the first anniversary of Elvis
Presley's death brought tourists from all
over the world to file past Elvis's gravesite
at this home at Graceland. Over 200.000
people stood in lines for hours during the
week to pay respect to the King of rock 'n
roll. All things are back to normal, including
theatres.
Bonnie Steward just returned from a
most enjoyable vacation, touring Mexico
City and Acapulco then a few days in San
Antonio with friends. Harry Steward's family
reunion was at Reelfoot Lake with all
their children attending; then Bonnie's family
reunion on her father's 82nd birthday
was at the family home in Walnut, Miss.
WOMPI Diana Anderson and husband Jim
and children also attended both reunions.
Lurlene Caiothers spent the last week of
July visiting Paris Landing, Tenn., Gatlinburg,
and Ken Lake, Ky., with family and
friends.
WOMPIs had a great time at Mr. Heard's
cabin at Lake Piomingo August 4-6. As
usual the food was delicious and plentiful,
as was the booze, and a whole case of beer
for Martha. The following WOMPIs enjoyed
the sun and fun: Bonnie Steward,
Diane Anderson, Mary Katherine Baker,
Faye Sheets, Peggy Hogan. Lurlene Carothers,
Judy Trimeloni. Evelyn Rushing,
Martha Reinert. Lois Boyd and Deltine
Mildred Miller and her husband were on
vacation last week and his son and family
from Great Falls, Mont., visited them. While
they were here they saw Graceland and
Liberty where they saw the Ron Young
Show.
had a lovely time, just about broke even and
are an,\ious to go back.
Get-well wishes are extended to Tommy
Hamblin, husband of WOMPI Juanita
Hamblin of Malco Theatres. Our thoughts
and prayers are with Tommy and his family.
Move over Billie Jean King—you have
competion. AlP'ers Faye Sheets and Peggy
Hogan are taking tennis lessons at Harding
Academy and soon will be taking everyone
on the courts for a fast set.
Bill Minkus, branch manager and salesman
for Clark/ Blue Ribbon Pictures (and
Boxoffice's correspondent) is busy setting
up saturation bookings for Arkansas, Tennessee,
Mississipi, Kentucky and Missouri.
Features which are being readied are: "Halloween"
October 26. "Crusin' High," Thursday
(28), "The Groove Tube" rerelease Friday
(22), "The Girls Next Door" October
26 and a double-bill combo of "End of the
World" and "Laserblast" being set for November
9. Other features that are being
readied for the upcoming months include:
"Love at First Sight," starring Dan Aykroyd
of NBC's "Saturday Night Live"; "Death
Dimension." starring Jim Kelley, and "Mr.
Magoo's Solid Gold Show," a 90-minute
feature film of never-released Magoo cartoons.
Minkus feels that this particular picture
will have the same boxoffice draw that
"Bugs Bunny Superstar" had. Bill asks exhibirors
to give him a call at 901-683-8182.
Tim Hendrix of Arendall Enterprises has
advised that Roger Shinal has taken over
Craig.
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On agenda concession seminar Mildred Miller and her husband Chet
the Merlu Theatre at Clarendon, Ark.,
here. the is a
from Dr Pepper which promises to be different
effective Friday (1).
recently attended her family reunion at Phil-
from any other concession seminar adelphia, Miss.
Jeff Williams of Williams Releasing has
you have ever seen. Don Howell of Capital
Lois Boyd is planning a trip to Chicago
Supply and Theatre Supply
informed us that he has set "High Rolling"
October City Tri-State
in the Arkansas territory for 21.
the latter part of this month to visit her
of this city will be on hand to present an
brother Billy and family. Her mother and The picture stars Joseph Bottoms, Judy
equipment seminar. Also on hand will be
sister Wanda will go with her.
Davis and Grigor Taylor. The picture will
representatives Poster,
from Consolidated have its world premiere in Albuquerque,
Velde, Bartco and U.T.A. Leon says that Sue Owings and daughter Patricia have
N.M., a week prior to the Arkansas openover
200 screens will be represented and relatives visiting from Albertville, Ala.
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Luise for a part in "Hot Stuff," a film
!o be produced locally. Shooting is scheduled
to begin Wednesday (13). Producer is
Mori Engelberg. There are some SO speaking
parts to go to local actors. Production
office is in Ventura.
Filming of another movie is supposed lo
heg'n in Miami in December, with premiere
a year later. Micha;! C. Quinn. a newcomer
to the realm of producing, is the producer.
The film. "Dorian." is to be feature-length.
Some of the scenes are planned for Vizcaya,
Miami's .Art Museum. Quinn expects also
lo have "Dorian" dubbed into Spanish, and
has a 90-day schedule planned.
festivals: the Kranj Film Festival, the International
Festival of Tourist Films and the
Brussels Festival.
A free screening of ballet, opera and
musical films was presented for grade-school
to college age students recently. The program
consisted of such color films as "Ballet
with Edward Villella." "Symphony Sound
with Henry Lewis and the Royal Philharmonic"
and an abridged version of "The
Dauchtjr of the Reciment."
ATLANTA
J)ick Itcaiiiish, publicity director lor a picture
tilled "Cold Water." was in Atlanta
spreading the word for the film which
will go into production this month in the
wilderness area of New York State. Beamish
wonders if the world is ready for another
"Deliverance" because the story line of the
new film tells of two youngsters who become
lost in the Adriondacks after their
father is killed on a camping trip with them.
The closeness of winter poses an additional
threat to the youngsters.
against whom there is an assassination plot.
"Everyone is aware of similaniics to De-
Ernest Borgnine is a bad guy and George
liverance' and we hope the river scene will
be just as exciting as the one in that film,"
Beamish said. ' Cold River's" action is set
in 1921. The film is based on a 1974 novel
by Edwin Carley. Fred G. Sullivan, producer
and director of the film, also wrote the
screenplay. The picture is Sullivan's first
feature, although he has done documentaries
and other films. The company is headquartered
in the old Will Rogers Hospital
in Saranac Lake, New York, a facility
which was, for years, a sanitarium and resear.h
center founded by the entertainment
industry. It ceased to function in 1975,
Beamish reported. Cast members for "Cold
River' have not been selected, but they
will be well known. Beamish promised.
Bob Crowell of Dallas has been added
to Bob Sedlak's National Screen Service
Southern regional staff as a sales repre-
The Council on International Nontheatrical
Events (CINE) has selected "Carnival in Kohorn's department is Bill Neal, who
sentative. Another new face in Willard
Hong Kong." produced by Grant Gravitt's hails from St. Louis. He is a management
Miami-based Tel-Air Interests for the Japanese
Board of Tourism, as the official U.S. as their vacation site this year. His wife
trainee. The Kohorns are skipping Europe
entry in three prominent international film has many kinsmen in Buck's County. Pa..
.1 delightful vacation spot, and they arc
headed that way soon.
recently went through a marriage on stage
(despite the fact they had been mairied
elsewhere the same day). A national crew
from CBS-TV is scheduled to do a feature
on an Atlanta family which frequently
goe^ in costume together to see "Reeky
Horror.-
The word from Joe Camp's Tcv is office
is that release of "The Double McGuffin"
has been postponed until June, 1979, to
allow the proper promotion. The youth-oriented
thriller was filmed mostly in Georgia.
Camp's office said 50 per cent of the film
was done in Savannah. .1 per ceni each in
nearby Decatur, Rome and Clayton, and
the remaining ?i5 per cent in Charleston,
S.C. EIke Sommer plays a prime minister
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by a fine cast of talented juvenile
actois. Among them arc Lisa Whelchel, of
the new Mickey Mouse TV crowd: Dion
Pride, son of country singer Charlie Pride;
Jeff Nicholson, Michael Gerard, Greg
Hodges and Vinnie Stewart.
Burt Reynolds has discovered the secret
of holding an audience: he is going to become
a teacher! Reynolds, in Tampa to
provide color commentary for the broadcast
of a Miami Dolph ns-Tampa Bay Buccaneers
game, said he hopes to complete work
toward a bachelor's degree in fine arts at
Florida State University in Tallahassee.
Reynolds, who left Florida State in 1957
after a knee injury shattered h's career as
a football halfback, said he does not plan
to give up his lu.rative Hollywood career,
but wants to extend his talents to include
the teaching of fine arts. Reynolds said;
"I'm doing fewer pictures and I have a lot
more t'mc. What I'd like to do when I'm
not working is teach . . . It's a captive audience.
They can't leave until the bell rings!
JACKSONVILLE
The Cinema (Jallery observed Friday
(8)-Sund.iv (10) as the first anniversary gob Fulford, comptroller for Kent Theatres,
of "The' Ro.ky Horror Picture Show."
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theatre. The macabre comedy has inspired
seeing Niagara Falls, hiking the Freedom
off-screen festivities. An Atlanta couple
Trail in Boston and departing with a little
money from the Resorts International Casino
in .'Atlantic City.
Scoop of the week is that Jack King is
leaving Clark Films to go to work for Floyd
Enterprises. Jack will be in Flo\d's Lakeland
office for several months and then
come here to be in the local booking department.
United Artists is mo\ing its offices from
the second floor lo the I2lh floor of the
Barnctt Regency Tower around ihe middle
of September. The move is due lo an increase
in ihe office staff, according to Joe
Kennedy, United .Arl'sis branch manager.
Sidney Pink has purchased John Lawson's
Cinema Theatre in Defuniak Springs.
Fla.. to became effe;t ve Friday (15). Looks
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Tower Is Remembered
As Big Money-Maker
HOUSTON— "It's where that midnight
movie phenomenon 'The Rocky Horror
Picture Show' got its start. Where one ot
Houston's first 'naughty' films, 'And God
Created Woman' with Brigitte Bardot,
played. Where 'The Sound of Music' finished
its record breaking 90-week continuous
run engagement. Where Houston first
saw widescreen Todd-AO Vision in 1956
for 'Oklahoma!' And where—as you will
find no place else in town—the curtain
travels from the floor up to the ceiling,"
recalled Eric Gerber. Houston Post film
writer,
recently.
"It's the Tower theatre and don't bother
looking to see what's playing there this
weekend. It's closed," wrote Gerber. His
story is quoted here.
Four Decades Old
After more than four decades in operation,
the 984-seat theatre at Westheimer
near Montrose — showed what is probably its
last film "Jaws 2" —Thursday night. August
24. Like most of the grand theatres
built in the 1930s and 1940s, the Tower has
become a dinosaur in the Ice Age.
With rising real estate prices and exclusive,
first-run films increasingly difficult to
book, single-screen houses like the Tower
have had a difficult time remaining financially
viable. The movie industry has, instead,
gone to the "cracker-box," multiscreen
houses where the same amount of
land can accommodate four or six screens.
Of course, those screens are barely a third
the size of the Tower's. There's no flashing
neon marquee out front like the Tower's,
and the interiors of the multiscreen houses
are a far cry from the Art Deco-ish decor
of the old theatre.
Still, the Tower—which will become a
legit theatre and concert hall—is one of
the luckier "dinosaurs." Many across the
real neighborhood houses in Houston, says
Ross Vallone, who managed the Interstate
house in the 1950s, and is general manager
of the Plitt-Interstate circuit here. Of the
other three, only the North Main remains,
showing Spanish-language films.
"It was one of Houston's finest theatres,"
Vallone said of the Tower. "We had some
of the great films, too: 'Gigi,' 'Around the
World in 80 Days,' 'Oklahoma!' For 'Oklahoma!'
we built a 'front' (a facade of ply-
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Festivities,
Celebrities Mark Climax
Of 3rd Annual Chicane Film Festival
SAN ANTONIO—Eve Lynn Sawyer of
the Express reported in the society section
her observations of the grand ball which
cKmaxcd the third annual Chicano Film Festival
held here August 24 and 25. Her story
is quoted, in part, below.
World Premiere Excitement
The excitement of the world premiere
of "Only Once in a Lifetime" flavored the
Baile de Gala held afterwards in the Hilton
Palacio del Rio's ballroom and Corte Real.
The film's stars, Miguel Robelo and Estrellita
Lopez, stepped off the elevator on the
hotel's top floor as mariachi strummed and
people applauded.
Alex Grattan, the film's writer and director,
and Moctesuma Esparza, producer of
the film, also got the musical welcome.
One of the top people among the 300
party guests was Jack Valenti, president of
the Motion Picture Ass'n of America. A
former Houstonian, he was special
to President Lyndon Johnson.
Valenti Praises Film
assistant
Of "Only Once in a Lifetime" Valenti
said: "It is a very good film with a lot of
quality. The acting is superb. The young
director has a nice sense of touch. What
you see looks like it cost a lot more than
it did. It's astonishing."
Catherine Wyler of the National Endowment
for the Arts in Washington opened
her conversation with a tribute to our city.
"I'm pleasantly surprised by San Antonio.
It's not touted highly enough in the rest of
the country." Of the film, she remarked:
"It raises the national consciousness about
Chicano films. The National Endowment
for the Arts funds filmmakers and give
them support to do their projects. I saw
one film in the two day Film Symposium
funded by the American Film Institute, but
country have been razed.
not the one premiering. We're hoping to
It opened on Valentine's Day, 1936
showing "Barbary Coast" with Edward G.
have the opportunity to fund Chicano filmmakers."
Robinson, Joel McCrca and Miriam Hopkins—with
an all-girl drum and bugle corps
Chicano Movement Young
called the Black Battalion performing out
"The Chicano film movement is very
front. Inside, a 30-piece orchestra was on
hand to play the inaugural overture and
applied for fimds. want to let them
Mayor Oscar Holcombe made a dedication
know we're there," she added.
not young and many
We
filmmakers have
speech.
Everyone walked about the Corte Real
The Tower was one of four theatres built
sampling food on a circular table in the
in that period—the Eastwood, the Yale and
middle of the room. At one end of the room
the North Main—and they were the first
was a huge round of well-done roast beef.
In the ballroom on the other side of the
top floor were a number of tables, another
buffet and the Ramiro Cervera orchestra.
He arranged the theme song of the movie,
which bears the same name, and played it
several times during the evening.
The film festival was sponsored by the
Centro Video of the Oblate College of the
Southwest for the third time. Adan Medrano,
festival chairman, spoke a few words
in the formal part of the reception program
and introduced the celebrities.
Moctesuma Esparza said: "We've spent
over a year producing this film, and we'd
have jumped in the river if you hadn't
liked it. Thank you for the warm response."
Alex Grattan remarked: "We've taken a
first small step. We like to think we've
made a decent film."
Mayor Lila Cockrell was introduced and
Dr. Tomas Rivera received a citation. Rivera
is a professor at the University of
Texas-San Antonio who has contributed a
great deal to Hispanic culture in San Antonio.
During the evening, dancers entertained
in both rooms. The ball was co-sponsored
by the Mexican-American Business Club
and the Professional Women's Club. The
premiere of the film was sponsored by the
Express-News.
The entire group of filmmakers and stars
were scheduled to be in Washington Monday
evening, August 28. The film was
screened there at the Kennedy Center.
Series of Classic Dramas
Is Slated for San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO— Louis Rcile. S.M., has
announced a series of three programs featuring
three films and speakers each month
during September, October and March in
the CEC auditorium with free admission.
The series. World Classics of Screen Drama,
is being made possible to the Piper Foimdation.
The series will open Monday (II) with
the showing of "Antigone" and featuring
John Igo of San Antonio College as guest
speaker. "Phaedre" will be shown Tuesday
(19) with Dr. Rose Marie Cutting of St.
Mary's University as guest speaker, and
Wednesday (27), "Iphigenia" will be screened
and Dr. Charles Myler of St. Mary's University
will lecture.
"The Taming of the Shrew" will be
shown October 2 with Dr. Louis Bittrich
of Texas Lutheran College as speaker. Dr.
George Wead will be heard October 10
when "Henry V" will be shown. On October
16 the lecturer will be Brother Arthur
Goerdt, S.M. of St. Mary's University following
the screening of "Hamlet."
On'" March 5, r979, "Luther" will be
shown with the Rev, Charles Neumann as
lecturer.
The March 12 film feature will be "The
Man in the Glass Booth" with Dr. William
Samelson of San Antonio College as speaker.
On March 19, the film will be "A Delicate
Balance" with Sister Ann Semel of St.
Mary's University as lecturer. The series
will close March 26. 1979. with "A Streetcar
Named Desire," with Robert Richmond
of Chiuchill High School as speaker.
ACA Productions has secured rights to
Ruth Rendell's suspense novel, "A Judgment
in Stone."
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grian Pinette's feature film "Fotgoiton
Lad>, " which was filmed in Houston
and stars Coieen Gray, will have its premiere
showing sometime this month. Costars
in the film with Ms. Gray include
local actors Filomcna. Dallas Hill. Beverly
Sutton. Charlie de Ainza. Ted Luedemann
and Lillette Rene. Ms. Gray also will star
in "Mother" which will be filmed by Pinctte
and which will co-star silent screen actress
Patsy Ruth Miller . . . KHOU-TV is lining
up Its movies for the new season. They will
include "Marathon Man." "Network,"
"Rocky." "Three Days of the Condor,"
"Black Sunday." "Bound for Glory." "Carrie."
"Gone With the Wind." "the Last
Tycoon." "Demon Seed" and "Buffalo Bill
and the Indians."
Tom Overston, Houston Post reporter,
interviewed Chuck Norris. retired undefeated
six-time world karate champion, who
is featured in the film "Good Guys Wear
Black." Next month Norris is planning on
starting work on a movie called "A Force
of One" . . . Leslie Bovee is being seen in
"Sex World" at the Village and in "Eruption"
at the Art Cinema while John C.
Holmes is being seen in "Son of Fulfillment"
at the village. "The China Cat" at
Cinema West. "Eruption" at the Art Cinema
and "All Night Long" at the Star Adult
Cinema.
Openings of new films and films returning
for additional playing time included
"The Last Laugh" (formerly "Outlaw
Blues"), with Peter Fonda and Susan Saint
James; "Piranha" which was partially filmed
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"Good Guys Wear Black"; the double-bill
of "Fantastic Planet" and "Fantastic Animation
Festival"; "Face to Face." together
on the same bill with "Serpents Egg"; "Mr.
Klein." together on the same bill with "The
Servant"; "Cria!". booked with "Spirit of
the Beehive"; "Capricorn One." and "In
the Realm of the Senses."
Films featured at the Rice Media Center
included "The General," "My Night at
Maud's," "Claire's Knee," "Sex Madness,"
"Mystery of the Leaping Fish" and "Cocaine
Fields" . . . Chcech and Chong appeared
in concert at Cullen Auditorium
while their film "Up In Smoke" was on the
screen of the Clear Lake 2, Loew's Saks 2,
Mcyerland 2. Northline 2 and Town &
Country 6.
Judge Sends CATV Issue
Back to State Authority
H.AR 11 ()Rb- Superior Court Judge
Donald 1. Dorsey has sent a four-year-old
controversy concerning a cable TV firm's
rates back to the State Public Utilities Control
Authority for a ruling.
Judge Dorsey said that the state agency
should have given New London-based Eastern
Connecticut Cable Television, Inc..
which services some 10.000 customers, advance
notice of the PUCA's adverse rate
ruling for ECCT in March 1975. At the
same time,
the judge did not specify whether
ECCT is entitled to a new hearing on
rates.
Reginald Rose wrote the screenplay for
"Somebody Killed Her Husband."
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Film Execs and Exhibitors
To Golf Tourney in Dallas
D.ALL.'X.S— .Many of the lop executives
from Paramount Pictures. Warner Bros.,
Universal, United Artists. 20th Centun,-
Fox and .American International Pictures
will be among those converging on Dallas.
Thursday (21)-Friday (22) for the annual
Variety Club of Texas golf tournament at
the Dallas Athletic Club.
The two-day extravaganza will meld the
top brass from the major film studios and
the top theatre circuit owners in the Texas
and Oklahoma area to compete in the tourney.
This is the first year the tournament
has been played at the Dallas Athletic Club
course.
More than 130 golfers will participate
in the tournament. Proceeds will be donated
to the Variety Club's Sunshine Coach program,
Dallas Rehabilitation Institute and
Ft. Worth Children's Hospital.
The Variety Club of Texas, an organization
whose members represent all facets of
the film industry in the state and nation,
has a membership of .^8.S volunteers who
conduct fund-raising activities to provide
monies to much needed programs for children,
focusing on complete physical rehabilitation
and transportation for the mobilely
impaired.
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wood fronting the entrance) like a surre\
and put the fringe on top. .\nd we had what
was like Houston's first X-rated film— it'd
probably be a PG now— with Brigitie Bardot.
"It was still a money-maker right up to
Ihe closing," Vallone continued, "provided
the feature was not available all over town.
Midway' did well. .So did Saturday Night
Fever.' And "Jaws 2." But negotiating a
deal to gel popular films limited to just a
lew houses has become increasingly difficult."
Over the years. Interstate has been
divesting itself of the older houses, like the
Ri\er Oaks and the Village, to concentrate
on nnilii-screcn houses in the sprawling
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DALLAS
J^n invitational screening of "Eyes of
Laura MaiN' at the Inwood Theatre
recenti) turned out to be a little different
than the usual promotional screening, reported
Columbia's Karen McWhorter. Since
the theme of the film is fashion, a fashion
show, featuring creations by Cynthia Moon,
was staged before the screening. Background
music for the four models who delighted
the crowd was the soundtrack album.
It was nice to hear about .American International
Picture's participation in the
Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for Muscular
Dystrophy. AlP's "Matilda" was
shown at several local matinees with proceeds,
some $2..'>00. going lo the fight
against
MD.
Gene Haufler now is a salesman at Avco
Embassy . Williamson is a new
employee in the TV department at 20th
Century-Fox . . . Colleen Woodard of Paramount
is vacationing in Florida.
Bill William-, .Southern division manager
for 20th-Fox. just returned from a threeweek
tour of Europe with his wife Bessie.
Having visited London, Russia, Sweden and
England, they report having a wonderful,
if expensive, trip.
Vera Fletcher of Variety Films just returned
from Galveston where he went to
register his daughter Tina at the University
of Texas Medical School . . . Edra Longhorne's
daughter Charline is back from Idaho
Falls and is going to work in the 6060
Building as a hair stylist. This will be a
lucky break for the girls in that building.
Eric and Maud deNevc left Saturday (9)
for Holland where they will visit family and
friends, after having enjoyed the WOMPI
Ranch Party Friday evening. At the party
they were able to visit with many club
members from the .Southwest and .Southeast
territories whom they have known for a
long
time.
Columbia has slated "Somebody Killed
Her Husband." the film which marks Farrah
Fawcett-Majors" feature debut, for a
Friday (29) opening at five theatres in the
Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
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(16) 10 participate as marshal of the annual
D'ez y Seis parade. Cantinflas visited here
last May for a short benefit appearance at
the Alameda Theatre. The veteran actor
has accepted an invitation from Mexican
Consul General Raul Gonzalez Galarza lo
participate in the local Mexican independence
celebration . Boxoffice correspondent
offers deepest sympathy and
condolences to Mike Phelps, manager of
the Woodlawn Twin Theatres, upon the loss
of his stepmother, who was S.*! years of age.
Several Canadian films will be showing
around the area in anticipation of the fourth
biennial Film Festival and Symposium
scheduled for Friday (I5)-Sunday (17) at
the University of Texas Health Science
Center. Theme of the festival is Canadian
culture and the healing arts. Three films
will be shown in the Trinity University
Chapman Graduate Center. They are "The
Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" with
Richard Dreyfuss. short films from the National
Film Board of Canada and "Games
of the XXXII Olympiad." Admission will
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Timothy Bottoms and Warren Gates.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Never mind "the
last rose of summer."" Exhibitors here as
elsewhere watch for "the last surge of
summer"" . . and it arrived just before
.
schools here reopened for another educational
siege.
There were only two fresh arrivals
and neither was a potent entry. "Think
Dirty""—starring Marty Feldman— provided
plenty of those kinds of thoughts for the
situations which played it, and it tallied a
mere 50 on seven screens. "Soul of Bruce
Lee" was yet another attempt to cash
firm with a 225. "Eyes of Laura Mars""
opened just a bit wider, climbing to a 195
from a 190. "Foul Play'" stayed solid, and
"Heaven Can Wait" went to a 450 from
a 425. "Grease"" and "Who"lI Stop the Rain""
moved ahead a bit but "National Lampoon"s
Animal House""—attracting mostly those
who must trudge back to the scholastic salt
mines—vaulted to a 790 from a 710.
(Average Is 100)
Academy, Southdale Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band (Univ), 6th wk. _ 4^
Cooper The Cheap Detective (Col), 10th wk. ..._ 85
Edina 1, Terrace—Revenge oi the Pinlc
Panther (UA), 6th wk _...275
Edina 11—Cat and Mouse (SR), 2nd wk 225
Hopkins, Skyway I—Foul Play (Para), 5lh wk 310
Orpheum—Soul oi Bruce Lee (SR), 1st wk. 85
Pork-Heoven Can Wait iPara), 9th wk 450
Skyway II—National Lampoon's Animal House
_...790
_ (Umv), 3rd WK
Southdale The Buddy Holly Story
(Col), 11th wk 100
Southdale
90
Jovirs 2 (Univ), 11th wk _
Southtown Grease (Para), llth wk 210
3 theatres Who'll Stop the Hain (UA), 3rd wk, ... 120
4 theatres The Cat irom Outer Space
(BV), 4th wk ?0
Eyes oi Laura Mars (Col), ...195
4 theatres
3rd wk.
4 theatres Hooper (WB), :tr. -.vk 150
6 theatres Corvette Summer (UA), 2nci wk 85
(S.R), 1st 50
theatres—Think Dirty wk 7 ...
Budget Freeze Could Mean
Canadian 'Talent Drain'
From Canadian Edition
OTTAWA^A government decision to
freeze the CBC"s budget next year may lead
to an irreversible talent drain from Canada,
the Canadian Council of Filmmakers complained.
Kirwan Cox. Toronto-based chairman of
the council representing 14.000 film production
workers, said the freeze next year
strikes at what he described as the backbone
of cultural development.
The council said cultural development
should not be viewed as a luxury.
The government announced this week a
series of cost-paring measures including a
decision to hold the CBC budget next year
at its present level of 5522.000,000. describing
this as a saving of S7L000.000.
Cox calculated this as a cut of 12 per
cent and said it was extraordinary when
compared to an over-all reduction of 5 per
cent in planned future spending by Ottawa.
MINNEAPOLIS
fhe Madvigs. Jim and Penny, became
parents for the first time with the birth
of daughter Jennifer Danielle. All three
were reported doing well. When not boasting
about the r.;w arrival, Madvig is manager
of the Movies at Maplewocd in suburban
St. Paul and also is supcrv sor for the
United Artists theatre circuit in the greater
Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Are you sure
of the spelling of "Danielle?"" a Boxoffice
reporter pressed Madvig. Said the rcw (and
still slightly dazzled) dad: "I think so. I just
name "em ... I don't spell "em!""
Dean Lulz, Avco Embassy branch chief,
has set a Twin Cities November 10 break
for "Born Again."" the Dean Jones starrer
about Nixon adviser Charles Colson . . .
Carl Olson, United Artists district manager,
was here for the Tentilino Enterprises golf
tourney hosted by Ray Vonderhaar and
played at Alexandria. Minn. Olson is based
in New York Ciy.
Meanwhile, the top winners of the Tentilino
Enterprises golf tournament were Jim
Ellis of the Carisch Theatres circuit, and
Dean Lutz. Avco Embassy branch manager.
They tied for low grosses. As usual. Lutz Penichet also criticized the Corporation
and Forrie Myers. Paramount branch boss, for Public Broadcasting for failing to provide
funds for minority film producers.
had wagers going on the outcome—and
Myers, for a dramatic change, lost. "Now "The best way to get money from the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting is through
I"m dropping him."" said Myers, licking his
wounds. "For a while, at least. He had a a tie-in to a television station or having a
halo over his head all the way!"
big name like Bill Moyers who gets funded
year after year." As alternatives, Penichet
Walt Badger, United Artists branch man-
suggested that filmmakers seek private
ager, has set "Slow Dancing in the Big City"'
for a November 17-day-and date bow at
the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis and the
Grandview in St. Paul. Produced by the
makers of "Rocky."" "Dancing"" stars Paul
Sorvino.
Filmrow visitors: Carl Brownfield, Elk
Theatre. Elk River. Minn.; Jane Pepper.
Auditorium. St. Croix Falls. Wis.: Leonard
Novak. Warren. Warren. Minn.: Marvin
Oligmueller, Princess. Miller. S.D. . . .
David Levy, formerly with Northwest Cinema
Corp. here, was in town from Chicago,
where he is an independent distributor.
Jack Ignatowicz, Columbia branch boss,
set a Twin Cities-wide sub-run break for
"The Buddy Holly Story"" Friday (1) with
12 prints working the two cities, six in
each . . . Ignatowicz also set ""Somebody
Killed Her Husband""—starring Farrah
Fawcett-Major.s and Jeff Bridges—for
a Friday (29) bow at the Northtown. Shelard.
Chief and the Movies at Burnsville in
Minneapolis, and at the Cine 4, the Roseville
4 and the Movies at Maplewood in St.
Paul.
Symposia Treat Financial
End of Chicano Filmmaking
From Southwestern Edition
SAN ANTONIO—Rodolfo Resendez of
the News, covering the Third Annual Chicano
Film Festival here, reported that independent
The recent death of actor Robert Shaw
Hispanic filmmakers Thursday,
in on the popularity of the kung-fu star and it was laid low with an 85 at the shocked two branches here, each with a August 24, charged Hollywood mo^ie
Orpheum.
Shaw film on tap. Larry Bigelow. American studios are more interested in getting more
Happier things were happening with the International Pictures branch manager, business than in funding minority produced
holdovers. "Revenge of the Pink Panther" said; ""Oh, that"s really sad. Robert Shaw films.
'They don"t want a piece of the property,"'
profited from the final "surge" and is one of the stars in our "Force 10 from
scampered up to 275 from a 245, this in a Navarrone." which will be a Christmas release.""
said Carlos Penichet of Bilingual Edu-
And Don Palmquist. office manager cation Service of Los Angeles. "They want
sixth prowl. "Cat and Mouse"" was anything
but mousey at the Edina H, holding at the 20th Century-Fox branch here, said: a piece of your established business.'" Penichet,
'I"m truly sorry to hear that. And just as his
who has been producing films inde-
pendently for the last eight years, said most
career was really moving. We have him
starred in the forthcoming "Avalanche Express."
large studios act like banks and aren"t will-
"
ing to take
risks.
Penichet cited the example of a recent
program by Universal Studios set up to help
minorities break into the film industry. He
said of the seven to nine companies that
got funding from the studio's program, twothirds
had nothing to do with making films.
"One was a caterer," Penichet said.
He noted that he did not seek funding
from the studio when he learned of the development.
"They have no intentions of
funding movies." he added. Dal De Windt,
a Universal representative, told the group
he hoped to change the policy and become
more sensitive to those seeking funds.
sources such as banks or find a TV station
or film company to co-produce a movie.
Luis Terrazas. Corporation for Public
Broadcasting board member, told some 50
spectators that the corporation at times has
been "insensitive" to fund-seekers. But he
blamed independent filmmakers for some
of the problems. "A lot of independents
have not come through and rattled the
cage.'" he said. Terrazas. formerly of San
Antonio, said the corporation already has
begun to study ways of improving communications
with minority filmmakers.
Another independent film producer from
Los Angeles said the biggest problem encountered
by Mexican-American filmmakers
is knowing how to look for funding. "It is
a very difficult thing."" he said. "We have a
lot of very creative Chicano and Latino
filmmakers, but they just don"t know how
to
get through the front door."
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MILWAUKEE
gtar Wars" was gelling last-ditch showings
at a dozen Milwaukee area theatres
and many others around the state for the
final days of screening before Thursday (7).
According to a report in the local daily, the
original "Star Wars" will be pulled out of
all the nation's theatres after that date for
at least a year. Well, all the nation's theatres
"save one in Portland. Ore., whose management
made a shrewd contract that prevents
Fox from retrieving the print as long
as 'Star Wars' attendance stays above a
certain level."
Whereas all the other movie houses were
continuing to screen the regular 35mm
film, the Southlown Theatre had for the
final week an exclusive showing, for the
first time in Milwaukee, of a 70mm print
which with "6 channel stereo sound — provides
large,
crisp images and a greater sense
of three dimension."
Manager Wayne Fitzner of the Avalon
Theatre on Milwaukee's South Side, where
300 kiddies were attracted to the first special
Sunday ""Star Wars" matinee with door
prizes and Darth Vader on the stage, tells
BoxoFFKK that the second Sunday drew at
least 500. The tall, imposing Darth Vader
was being portrayed by Bruce Dumbrowski.
presently manager of a shoe store in the
area. But. confides Wayne, "he's heading
for "show biz' and expects to come in with
us here at the theatre some day soon."
At the Chilton Cinema I in Chilton, Wis.,
the matinee performance of "Star Wars"
on the final Sunday in August saw the "live
in person" appearance of Chewbacca (the
Wookie), one of the film's characters. An
announcement made in the theatre's newspaper
display ad staled: "JPN Productions
and Boogie Time Productions in association
with 20th Century-Fox presents Chewbacca
. . . between I and 1:30 p.m. before the
1:30 matinee showing of 'Star Wars.' All
scats are only $1.25. Don't miss it."
A photo on the front page of the Chilton
Times-Journal issued a few days later
showed Chewbacca standing at the entrance
lo the Chilton Cinema 1, surrounded by
excited youngsters. The photo caption read:
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"I he Wvmkic shook hands uiili mmiic .iiid
picked up others in the line of moviegoei^
wailing to see the winner of seven Academy
Awards."
Chewbacca also was slated for a personal
appearance at the "Super Sunday Matinee'
at 12:30 only at the Avalon Theatre Sundas
(3). Admission for adults was S2, SI for
those under 12 and those over 60.
The Mayfair Theatre on Milwaukee's far
west side had a tie-in with the Tosa First
Savings Club for a free presentation of the
film "Man of La Mancha" on a recent
Thursday morning. Due to the ticket demand,
a second showing was arranged for
Friday morning, also at 10 a.m. The free
movie tickets were available at the First
National Bank in Wauwatosa.
A college course designed to study the
techniques, traditions and purpose of romantic
movies has been inaugurated at the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to begin
during September. To be taught by Dominique
Paul Noth, newspaper movie critic,
it will be held Monday nights and include
the showing of such romantic films as
"Charge of the IJght Brigade" (1936). "Seventh
Heaven" (1937) and "Brief Encounter"
(1946). Before and after the screening ol
each movie there is class discussion and
evaluation. The classes wind up December
4 with "Ryan's Daughter" (1970).
New runs: "Who Is Killing the Great
Chefs of Europe?" has had its opening day
here pushed back a week to October 6 at
Southridge. Mill Road and Skyway. Meanwhile,
"Somebody Killed Her Husband"
has been booked to open Friday (29) at
Northtown. Spring Mall and Southgate.
A local newspaper book critic says of
"Air Force One" by Edwin Corley (Doubleday,
$8.95): "If ever a novel had movie
written all over it, this one does. It's a very
visual story about the president's official
airplane and what takes place on a flight
to Montana." This is the way Bill Hibbard
of the Journal views this novel "of jet suspense"
and filmmakers undoubtedly will be
alerted to it. Hibbard calls it "a first rate
suspense yarn" and says the author "plots
skillfully and writes tautly and realistically
... He is a pilot himself and has flown in
Air Force One, aiul has lived .iiul worked
with its crew."
TCA Pictures, headed by Steve Vagnino,
has acquired rights to "Junkelville," an
original
screenplay by Ben I.cvin.
STR()N(. I AMI'MOISE RKTIRES
—The King Ihialre in Belle Plains,
Iowa, was built in 1930 and has been
in continuous operation vwr since with
the original lamphouse. a .Strong Mogul.
Howe>cr. the owners recently decided
lo update the theatre and iiLvtall
an automated system. Ste>e MaiLsneM
(left) and Jeanne .Mansfield are shown
here with the nc« Strong l.ume-X system
which was obtained from Slipper
Theatre Suppl> in Omaha, Neh.
Retired Exhibitor Simms
Gets Feature Exposure
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Morris
Simms, now in his 70s and retired from
active exhibition, was subject of a feature
story appearing in the Standard-Times. His
last exhibition lie. ending five year^ ago,
was as manager of the RKO-Stanley Warner
College Theatre, Storrs, Conn.
He managed the Olympia Theatre ("one
of the most beautiful theatres in the country."
he told the newspaper) here lor 34
years. Growing up in Brockton, he worked
at odd jobs for the Brockton Theatre, assuming
the niche of assistant manager upon
Brockton High .School graduation in 1923.
"There," the newspaper story said, "he
met singing star Jeanctte McDonald, who
appeared with her sister in an act called
the McDonald Sisters': he met J.ick Benny,
Ginger Rogers, featured in a song and
dance act with her husband, Siiphic Tucker,
Lawrence Tibbels, Nelson Eddy— the names
go on and on.
"In 1928 Simms came to New Bedford
as manager of the Olympia Iheatre and a
year later added the Capitol Iheatre in the
North End to his responsibilities. But when.'
as the Capitol was essentially a movie theatre,
the Olympia a-flected vaudeville in its
heyday in a glittering panorama of music
and drama, acrobatics and animals, ballel.
full-length operettas and musicians."

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'Brink's' Heist Booty
Considered Worthless
BOSTON—The robbers who cracked the
Brink's production offices here and made
off with 14 reels of film July 28, demanding
S600.000 ransom, won't get a dime for
ihfir trouble.
It seems the stolen film is considered
worthless. John Doyle. Boston police superintendent,
said. "The only thing they have
are ouftakes and work copies of the Scollay
Square scenes of the film. The original negatives
were safely locked in a vault in California
at the time of the robbery, and the
gunmen thought they had the original
film."
Doyle revealed the behind the scenes
manipulations as the company filming the
Brink's robbery in Boston have left town.
He said that both the police and the film
comp;uiy. headed by director William Friedkin
in Boston and producer Dino DeLaurentiis
in Hollywood, decided to deal with
the robbers anyway.
"We asked the film company to string
the robbers along at our request, and make
a counter offer of $20,000 to try to flush
them out," Doyle said. But last week Friedkin
said in Washington that the stolen films
were worthless, so there's really no sense in
pretending otherwise now. Especially since
the film company has left Boston.
Doyle said the demands for the ransom
money were received by the film company
two days after the armed robbery in which
several film editors were handcuffed and
locked in the film room. Doyle, who headed
th; investigation, said the FBI also participated
in the case, and that the original demand
phoned to the production company
was later cut to S500.000.
"The film company told us the robbers
were apparently given bum information before
pulling off the robbery." Doyle continued.
"The original negatives were safely
locked in a vault in California, but the
gunmen didn't know that."
Actor Reduced to Last 38
Cents Before Lcmding Job
TORONTO— Matt Cravenn says he was
down to his last 38 cents when he learned
that his first movie audition had landed
him the featured role of Hardware in the
Cinepix film "Summer Camp," which began
shooting in Haliburton. Ont.. August 10.
The 21-year-old Niagara Falls. Ont.. native
called it "the old Cinderella story."
He will be earning $700 a week during
the si.x weeks it takes to shoot the film.
Cravenn said that in 1976 he decided to
make acting his career and enrolled in a
downtown acting school.
"I had just paid off the last of my bank
loans, had only 38 cents to my name, and
was wondering what was ahead, when the
phone rang," starting him on his acting
career.
10 Etrog Nominations
Won by 'Older Women'
TORONTO—The Robert Lantos-Siephen
J. Roth presentation, "In Praise of Older
Women," has received ten 1978 Canadian
Film Awards nominations. The Htreg> will
be presented in Toronto Thursday (21).
Invited to open the Toronto Film Festival
Thursday (14). "In Praise of Older Women"
will compete for best picture honors and
has earned two nominations for director
George Kaczender for best director and.
with Peter Winlonick, in the editing category.
Helen Shaver has been nominated for
best actress, while Marilyn Lightstone and
Alberta Watson were chosen in the best
supporting actress category.
Other nominations went to Miklos Lente
for cinematography: Wolf Kroeger for art
direction; Henri Blondeau for sound recording,
and Joe Grimaldi for rerecording.
Based on Stephen Vizinczey's international
best seller. "In Praise of Older Women"
stars Karen Black. Tom Berenger, Susan
Strasberg. Helen Shaver. Marilyn Lightstone
and Alexandra Stewart.
An .Astral Bellevue Pathe and RSL Films
production, "In Praise of Older Women"
opens Friday (22) in theatres in Toronto
and Montreal following its festival premiere.
The picture is being distributed in Canada
by Astral Films, with world sales handled
by Caroico, a Los Angeles company.
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CLEVELAND—There was no competi- days for a huddle about the long awaited
tion for '"National Lampoon's Animal Christmas picture "Superman." and also
House" this week, which walked away with hopes to discuss with Warners their spring
first place with 640 per cent. Nearest chal- product. Warners is also very much in evilenge
came from "Foul Play." 295 in its dence on the movie marquees with "Girl
fourth week. Tied for last were "Jaws 2" Friends," opening Wednesday (27), "Blood
and "Eyes of Laura Mars," the latter in its Brothers" October 27 and "Who Is Killing
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4 theatres—Heaven Can Wait (Para), 9th wk
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5 theatres—National Lampoon
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6th wk 145 is Lee Zacharias of suburban Broadview
Heights.
Handsome Bill Grant, auditor, is in from
CLEVELAND
the coast to instruct the Warners people the
"how and why" of the new computer that
Jack Kaufman was a veritable news service
has just been installed.
this week. Jack is a big mogul in Variety
Club Tent 6 and he was raving about Jonathan Foreman, director of the Cleveland
the great annual golf outing which took
International Film Festival, sent a spe-
cial letter stating that the film organization
place last week. One hundred and eight
golfers played the course: Frank Caspio had would like to thank the senior citizens of
the best score and Mike Mihalich of Coop-
Cleveland for their response to the senior
erative Theatres won the prize for the longest
drive. One hundred twenty tent members
were present for cocktails and dinner.
All in all it was a memorable stag affair.
The next scheduled event is a gin rummy
Calcutta and it will be held in October as
a memorial to Doc Rapisarda, who has just
passed away.
On the business scene. Jack reports that
"Super-Vixens" and "Cherry, Harry and
Raquel" opened all over the territory on
Friday (8). Incidentally, "Super-Vixens,"
which formerly was rated X, now has an
R rating.
Next comes "Brutal Justice" in this city
and Akron Friday (15) and "Monty Python
Meets Beyond the Fringe" at the World
East and' Worid West "Friday (8). "All
Things Bright and Beautiful," which Cine-
citizens free program on Monday nights at
the Cedar Lee Theatre. However, due to
restraints placed on him by film distributors,
the free admission policy on Monday
nights was discontinued effective Friday (1).
After this date the film festival will offer to
anyone 65 or older a special admission
price of $1 for all films shov^ing at the
Cedar Lee. This is really a great attraction
since Foreman is getting some unusual
films, most of which can be seen
only at the Cedar Lee. The Cleveland International
Film Festival is a nonprofit organization
with special emphasis on culture and
with the purpose of promoting and meeting
community interest in film, as an art form
for northeastern Ohio, through the exhibition
of quality foreign and domestic films.
Thurberisms are a legend and William
Windom will assuredly have a host ot them
for the preseason performance at the Cleveland
Playhouse Tuesday (26) through Sunday,
October 8. when he presents his one
man show "Thurbur." Thurber was a native
Ohioan and his writings inspired the successful
Broadway r;vue "Thurbur Carnival."
Windom will wear casual clothes,
hornrimmed glasses and a Thurber-styled
eyeshade in the two-hour presentation
which was inspired by his Emmy-winning
success in "My World and Welcome To
It." The Playhouse season opens October
13 with Emiyn Williams" psychological
thriller "Night Must Fall.'"
Another well-known Ohioan was Annie
Oakley and the great musical by Irving Berlin
"Annie Get Your Gun" will open at
the Carousel Theatre in Ravena. "Shenandoah"
was their last musical production and
it was a great hit.
Universal screened ""The Big Fix," starring
Richard Dreyfuss, Bonnie Bedelia and
Susan Anspach at Loew's Village Theatre
this week.
In town last week were Edward Schuerman
of Avco Embassy and Jack Greenberg.
Allied Artists division manager. Greenberg
was present at the sneak preview of "The
Wild Geese"" starring Richard Burton,
Roger Moore, Richard Harris, Hardy Kruger
and Stewart Granger. The screening
took place at the Mayland Theatre.
The Case-Western Reser\e Film Society
prsented "Annie Hall."" "The Man Who
Loved Women"" and "The Strong Man" the
first week of this month.
Also in town, and on the musical cultural
circuit, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge.
one of the most popular husband-wife
singing duos who performed at Blossom
Music Center this week. The guest vocalist
was Billy Swan. Kris Kristofferson, now a
movie star, is the former Rhodes scholar
who used to be a janitor in a Nashville bar
and then became one of the ""new country
singers.'" He starred in "A Star Is Born,"
"Semi-Tough,"" "Alice Doesn't Live Here
Anymore,"" "'Convoy"" and many others.
Bill Pickering, union projectionist at the
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DAYTON. OHIO—The Journal
Herald,
morning newspaper here, is sponsoring the
Flicker Alley Film Festival beginning
Wednesday (20). All of the films will be
science-fiction and were chosen for their
high entertainment values.
Two of the films. "The Day the Earth
Stood Still" and "Invasion of the Body
Snatchers," are recognized as classics. The
former stars Michael Renn'e as Klaatu. a
handsome alien who lands in New York
accompanied by his robot Gort. His message
is: If atomic tests are not halted, the
planet Earth can expect big trouble from
in It the other planets the galaxy. will be
shown with "Hardware Wars." a parody of
"Star Wars."
'One of the
Scariest'
Flicker Alley unreels "Invasion of the
Body Snatchers" Wednesday (27). Considered
by many critics to be one of the best
and scariest of the sci-fi pictures. Ihc entire
film was shot in less than a month on a
very tight budget. Director Don Siegel uses
an effective flashback technique to tell the
story of a town whose entire population is
replaced, one by one. by gianl plant puds
that grew into duplicates of the original
citizens.
Rarely Seen Lucas I iim
The third feature will be "THX II3S."
made originally for a USC film class by
George Lucas. Francis Ford Coppola authorized
a full-length version but Warner
Bros, lost faith in the film and it has not
been widely shown. "THX 1138" is a futuristic
fantasy akin to "1984," showing society
that is a little more than a mass of computer-controlled
automatons. When characters
THX 1 138 and LUH 3417 reduce their
government-ordered drug intake, their sex
drive increases and they conceive a child, a
major security infraction. They then are
forced to
run from the robot police, seeking
sanctuary in the subterranean city of steel.
"The starkness of the setting and the message
of ihc plot arc in sharp contrast to the
richness of the later efforts of Lucas, but
his story-telling technique is
says
the Journal.
well displayed,"
"Fahrenheit 451" is the next film and
is quite well known. This will be Ihc inicut
version of Francois Truffaut's "flawed
but imaginative" film. The book is by the
great Ray Bradbury and concerns a society
where all books are banned and firemen are
employed to torch the books and punish th.-
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Werner. Camera work is by Nicholas Roci:
The final showing will be "Silent Running."
This is a haunting melodrama directed
by Douglas Trimbull. the special
effects master who aided "2001" and "Close
Encounters of the Third Kind." Set in the
21st century. "Silent Running" takes place
in space after Earth's vegetation has been
destroyed by the effects of nuclear pollution.
When a rebel botanist (Bruce Dern) learns
that the government has decided to destroy
the last remaining examples of plant life, he
tows a dome-proteeted forest through space,
hoping to preserve and cultivate the trees on
another planet. It has an "engrossing storyline
and dazzling special effects."
Huge 'Grease' Painting
Is Prize in Promotion
DAYTON. OHIO— Mary Pleasant, manager
of Loews .Ames Twin Cinemas, lined
up promotion with Peaches record store
for Paramount's "Grease." The retail outlet
displayed in the cinema lobby a six-bysix-foot
oil painting, on wood, of John Travolta
and Olivia Newton-John.
Ticket-buyers have the opportunity to win
the painting by filling out entry blanks. The
winner will be selected by Peaches, with
four runncrs-up receiving tapes of the molion
picture's soundtrack.
Vintage Cinema Tickets
Come in Handy at Sale
From Now Englani Edition
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.—One never
knows when vintage cinema titkets will
come in handy. Ray Stone Pontiac-Buick,
for its 1978-model year-end sale, offered
to take "any old thing" in trade, suggestions
including "ticket stubs from Lix-w's Poli."
Loews Theatres' Springfield outlet was
shut down many years ago.
'Smokey' Big in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — "The Great Smokey
Roadblock," a Dimension Pictures release
starring Henry Fonda, grossed $67,850 in
its first three days of a multiple engagement
in Cleveland. The film also stars Eileen
Brennan, Susan Sarandon and John Byncr.
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Brainard Screening Room is looking forward
to his vacation in the Chesapeake Bay
Area. Bill says he isn't going near a movie
theatre. Hell just relax and fish. Bill's regular
night job is the same position at the
Center-Mavfield Theatre.
Drive-Ins Are Experiencing
A 'Renaissance' Across U.S.
From North Cfn-.-a! Eii-.:r.
MILWAUKEE— Drive-ins around here
and throughout the stale are employing
new ways to boost attendance. The Starlite
and 24 drive-ins in recent weeks have
converted to twin screens, joining the Giant
41 Twin and other ozoners which arc making
the switch.
This development has occurred simultaneously
with a dwindling of the number of
drive-ins across the nation.
A New York Times survey published in
the Journal here showed that underskyers.
which reached a peak of more than 4,000
in 1958, presently have dropped in number
to just about 3.000. In contrast, indoor
theatres which had shrunk in number from
18,000 in 1948 to 9.000 in 1967. have recovered.
.So-called "multiplex cinemas"
brought the number of indoor screens to
12. .'^62. in 9.504 buildings, in 1976,
The bi-papcr survey indicates those in the
drive-in business believe that with the new
sound systems and multiple screens they
also are "on the verge of a renaissance."
The trend now is to radio sound which
employs a wire that is attached to the automobile
antenna. The filmgoer then turns
on his car radio and tunes to a special
frequency. The improvement in sound reportedly
is substantial.
Wisconsin drive-ins use a system called
Cine-Radio in which a cable is buried under
the ramp on which the car sits.
.Another new development is the containment
screen which is coated with chromecovered
nodules of pure copper. Outside an
exact peripheral area, the screen appears
black. This innovation can eliminate complaints
from nearby residents who do not
like to have their youngsters looking at
sexually explicit scenes.
1 he first containment screen is anticipated
for use in Long Beach, Calif., probably following
Labor Day. Badger State ozoner circuits
are content to wait and see. They believe
the new screen can boost drive-in business
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'Animal House' Is Riot
In Beantown Playdates
BOSTON— •Bread and Chocolate" paced
the newcomers in another spate of openings
here with a big 400 at the Beacon Hill.
"The Buddy Holly Story" and "Take Off"
debuted to average and just-above-average
scores.
Holdovers are getting all the coin, with
"National Lampoon's Animal House" high
up in its fourth week with a tremendous
1,500 at three theatres. "Eyes of Laura
Mars" and "Grease" follow with 425 and
400 respectively. Slipping to 300 at three
houses was "Heaven Can Wait" now ending
its ninth week.
(Average Is 100)
Beacon Hill Bread and Chocolaie (SR),
1st wk 400
Charles III—The Buddy Holly Story (Col),
1st wk 100
Cheri I, Circle III—Heaven Can Woit (Para),
9th wk 220
II, Cheri Circle II— Foul Play (Paral,
6th wk 300
Chestnut Hill II, Ptm,;-Eyes of Laura Mars
(Col), 4th wk 425
Circle 1, Cinema 57 II — Grease (Pan),
11th wk 400
Cinema 57 I—Revenge of the Pink Panther
(UA), 6th wk 180
Exeter Cat and Mouse (SR), 8th wk 100
Orson Welles I—Viva Italia! (SR), 3rd wk 175
Orson Welles III Outrageous! (SR), 54lh wk 150
Savoy I—Hooper (WB), 5th wk 125
Savoy II—Hot Lead and Cold Feel (BV),
3rd wk 100
Saxon—Take Off (SR), 1st wk. 125
3 theatres—Notional Lampoon's Animal House
(Univ), 4th wk 1,500
(SR), 1st wk 185
Atheneum Cinema Padre Padrone (SR),
Cinema City I—The End (UA), I4th wk 50
Cinema City II Warlords ol Atlantis
(Col), 2nd wk _ _ 175
Cinema City IV, Elm I—The Buddy Holly Story
(Col), 1st wk. 225
Showccfse I—Revenge of the Pink Panther
(UA), 6th wk. 200
II
Showcase Foul Play (Para), 3;i wk 125
Showcase Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
III
Band (Univ), 6th wk -. 150
Showcase IV—laws 2 11th 185
(Univ), wk
Showcase V Heaven Can Wait (Para), 9th wk. 200
Showcase Vf—Grease (Para), 11th wk 250
5th 3 thecftres—Hooper (WB), wk 250
3 theatres National Lampoon's Animal House
(Univ), 4th wk 135
Hot Lead and Cold Feet
4 theatres
(BV), 1st wk 200
Films' "Harper Valley PTA." were the
week's new attractions.
Cine 1—Hot Lead and Cold Feet (BV), 1st wk 200
Cinemart Miliord II—Eyes of Laura
I,
Mars (Col), 4th wk 115
Cinemart II, Miliord I—Hooper (WB), 5th wk 200
Milford Twin Drive-In II—Harper Valley PTA
(SR), 1st wk 165
Summer
North Haven Drive-ln Corvette
(MGM-UA), 2nd wk 150
I
Showcase Foul Play (Para), 2nd wk 175
Showcase II National Lampoon's Animal House
.. wk (Univ), 2nd 200
Showcase III Heaven Can Wait (Para),
Pink Panther
9th wk 185
Showcase IV—Revenge of the
(UA), 6th wk 200
Showcase V—Grease (Para), 11th v.'k 225
Summit Drive-In— Alice. Sweet Alice (SR),
1st wk 157
York Square Cinema—Madame Rosa
(SR), 4th wk 200
Showman Harry L Schwab Mulls Suit
Against Town Board of Selectmen
WILBRAHAM, MASS. — Individual
members of the town's board of selection
were threatened at Boxoffice presstime
with court action if they voted to revoke
the Parkway Drive-In Theatre's operating
license.
School to Go Ahead
What's more, attorney Michael West of
Springfield, legal counsel for veteran exhibition
executive Harry L. Schwab, contended
that if indeed the selectmen went ahead
and revoked thj underskyer's license,
Schwab intended to operate without such
authorization.
"This is just fair warning," West said in
qualifying his remarks, "as to how we will
have to respond if our business is threatened."
Local Couple Protests
A local couple, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dygon,
who live in this Springfield suburb and
are represented by attorney Philip Callan of
'Buddy Holly Story' Leads Hartford Springfield, charged some time ago that
Newcomers, Follows 'Grease,' 'Hooper'
HARTFORD — Columbia's The Buddy
Schwab has been violating a Wilbraham 2
a.m. closing ordinance, speakers that are
Holly Story" (225), Buena Vista's "Hot not turned down when patrons leave between
Lead and Cold Feet" (200) and state's
second and third shows and that the
rights X release, "Little Me & Mario Strangelove"
Schwab management invites people in vans
(185) comprised the newcomer bloc.
Art Cinema Little Me & Maria Strangeloye
who become loud and intoxicated on Parkway
Drive-In
property.
The Wilbraham selectmen conducted a
public hearing on the controversial matter,
with chairman John Lovejoy remarking that
a decision on the license revocation would
be issued soon.
Significantly, while there is concern over
the Schwab modus operandi, the exhibitor
has maintained, for one thing, that he has
not shown an X-rated motion picture in
more than 18 months. The Dygons had
scored the Parkway's scheduling of "dirty
movies."
Public Hearing Held
'Grease' Slides to Top in New Haven;
Five Others in Second With 200s
The public hearing resounded with
NEW HAVEN — Buena Vista's "Hot charges and counter-charges. The owner of
Lead and Cold Feet," 200, Allied Artists' a motel in the immediate periphery cited
"Alice, Sweet Alice," 175, and April Fools vandalism to his property, arguing that
Schwab needs to strengthen his security.
BOXOFFICE :: September 11, 1978
Schwab's legal counsel, expressing the
feeling that Wilbraham's 2 a.m. closing ordiance
could be categorized as unlawful,
voiced voluble protests over the scheduling
of a public hearing to determine theatre
license revocation before any charges had
been leveled against Schwab.
"We are not here," West insisted, "to be
antagonistic. We will act in a reasonable,
rational way to correct problems."
Selectmen chairman Lovejoy retorted:
"Your client has promised to turn down the
speakers for five long years. Schwab's record
of cooperation is very, very narrow ,
If there was a firm, honest commitment, we
wouldn't be here tonight."
Schwab's ongoing newspaper advertising
long has been considered by trade observers
as distinctive. He traditionally has
applied significant logos, containing the adline.
"54 seconds from Eastfield Mall."
Not so surprisingly,
the number of drivein
theatres within easy driving range of
metropolitan Springfield has winnowed
down. As previously reported, the Memorial
Drive-In. West Springfield, owned by the
Springfield Auto Theatre Co., was shut
down some weeks ago to make way for a
shopping mall. The Riverside Amusement
Park. Agawam, converted its drive-in property
to other use many years ago. Still functioning
in the immediate area are E.M.
Barrister West indicated a suit pursuant
to revocation of the license would be based Loew's Riverdale Drive-In, West Springfield,
on his belief that a prevailing Massachusetts as well as the Air-Line, Chicopee: Metro,
state statute allowing local-level selectmen Palmer, and the Sundown, Westfield.
to issue and revoke a business operating license
is unconstitutional.
ing to remain competitive with
The Riverdale, Metro and Sundown, seek-
four-wallers
catering to economy-minded family audiences,
have been charging $5-per-carload.
regardless of number of passengers.
Young Showman Is Happy
As AMC Theatre Manager
HADLEY, MASS.—While a student at
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Dale
Oglesbay regularly was involved in activities
which led to his present career, American
Multi Cinema's Intermission reports.
He was active in the campus film committee,
booking, promoting and projecting
films.
After college he spent a year and a half
with a major retailing chain before he joined
AMC as an assistant manager at the
Academy 6 Theatres in Greenbelt, Md.
That was in September 1975. He was promoted
to his present position as manager
of the Mountain Farms 4 Theatres in June
1977.
Oglesbay enjoys the variety of duties required
in the successful operation of a
motion picture theatre, especially the challenge
of pleasing the diversity of patrons
from the surrounding five-college area, he
reports.
"I think AMC is an excellent company to
work for because, although widely dispersed,
it maintains the necessary corporate
control to give the operation stability, while
allowing a manager freedom to express
himself as an individual entrepreneur."
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four-day week engagement. The ads in ihc
local papers hailed the opening as an exciting
event.
ing of •Scalpel" starring Robert Lansing
and Judith Chapman for a Tuesday Au-
praiico Brusati. director Bread and Herb Baker, Avco Embassy district manager,
Chocolate." was in town for a press
sent out invitations for a tradescreen-
conference at the opening of the picture.
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film^which
provided
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gust
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regarding
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the
intriguing aspects of thi
the Parker Screening
picked up on the theatre page of the Bos- . Room
ton and suburban newspapers.
Solly Simons. Columbia "super salesman
of the "SOs and "605. now retired, was roaming
around Church Street greeting old
friends and telling stories the about good
old days recently.
Allied Artists' new release. "The Wild
Geese" starring Richard Burton and Roger
Moore, had a special sneak preview at General
Cinema Corp.'s Framingham complex,
showing at 7:30 p.m. ahead of "Hooper"
Friday (I).
Beantown openings included "A Woman
Her Window." "The Sound of Music."
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•Bread and Chocolate" and "The Buddy
Holly Story." Continuing were "Foul Play."
•Hooper." "The Dragon Lives." 'Heaven
Can Wait." "Star Wars." "Grease." "Take
Off." "Revenge of the Pink Panther."
"Smokey and the Bandit." "Eyes of Laura
Mars" and "National Lampoon's Animal
House."
Judd Parker of Parker National Films
and Mycr Feltman. former Universal
branch manager, took a ride down to Falmouth
Forcside. down on the Cape. They
visited with Johnny Moore, former Paramount
branch manager, and Herb Schaetfer.
former Buena Vista branch manager,
both retired, and spent the day until sunset
talking over old times.
Sack Theatres held two sneak previews
recently. United Artists' "Slow Dancing in
the Big City" was snuck at the Cheri with
producer Mike Levee and director John
Avildscn present for questions and answers
from 20th Century-Fox had
the audience.
a special for preview "The Boys From
Brazil," with Alan Ladd jr. present to observe
audience reaction.
"I he Sound of Music," in 7()mm
stereo sound, opened at the C hurles I
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Century-Fox. is back at her desk after an
August vacation at Truro down on the
Cape. She is sporting a nice tan which was
created during days of wonderful weather
on the beach.
Elain Urban's 22-mile bicycle marathon
down on the North Shore recently resulted
in a collection of $^\5 for the North Shore
Ass'n for Retarded Children. Elaine said
that the folks in the film district were very
generous. She received a nice letter of appreciation
from the association's executive
.-tor for he fforts
HARTFORD
pree film showings in the area included
RKO's •Flying Deuces" (Laurel and
Hardy. 1939 relea.se). Kent Memorial Library.
Sufficld. and United Artists' "A Hard
Day's Night." the Beatles' first film (1964
release), as part of a Peace Train "film tribute"
to the performing legends. Bushnell
for senior citizens on Tuesdays. To introduce
the new promotion, the mall distributed
50 free tickets for a Wednesday
evening performance of the musical "Maggie
Flynn" at the downtown Garde Theatre
"The Mouse That Roared,"
1959 release starring Peter Sellers, was
shown free as part of the continuing Manchester
Summer Youth Program.
This paragrapher's niece Susan Widem is
subject of a feature story in the September
issue of Seventeen magazine. Outlined is
the
19-year-old"s continuing interest in theatre.
She currently is majoring in theatre at .Syracuse
University (sophomore year), has done
summer slock at the Williamstown Theatre
Festival and has started a group called Cie-
Inc. which performed in homes for
he elderly, crippled and mentally retarded.
Maxi-ne Andrews, appearing in the mu-
..>al ••pippin" at Ivorylon Playhouse, talked
the about Andrews Sisters' Hollywood
exiieriences in an interview with the Norwich
Bulletin; "I loathed doing pictures. I
iluuighl Universal exploited us. They never
lKl|x.d us. Stories were cheap and we had to
pay lor the rights to use much of the music.
There were none of the things you'd
associate with being a movie star ... I was
in complete bewilderment as lo why making
those picluics didnl luiii llie Andrews
Sisters."
SPRINGFIELD
•[Tniversal's -Smokey and the Bandit" (Ma\
1977 release) came back into western
Massachusetts with a teaser advertising
campaign easily comparable to that accorded
brand new product. .\ saturation rerun
playoff carried the ad-line: "Wall-to-wall
entertainment! Even better the second time
'round!" Leading man Burt Reynolds' post-
"Smokey" starring vehicles have played off
resoundingly well throughout western Massachusetts
and. predictably. "Smokey" demonstrated
excellent boxoffices strength.
Continuing with excellent impact was the
reprise booking of 20th-Fox's "Star Wars"
—in big sizable cities and small towns alike.
Holdover product also included Columbia's
"Eyes of Laura Mars" plus "The
Cheap Detective." Buena Vista's "Hot Lead
and Cold Feet." United .\rtists' "Revenge
of the Pink Panther" plus "The Last Waltz."
Universal's "National Lampoon's Animal
House" plus "Jaws 2." Warner Bros.' "Hooper,"
Paramount's "Grease" plus "Heaven
Can Wait" and many others.
20th-Fox's "Cheaper by the Dozen."
1950 release with Clifton Webb and Myrna
Loy. was shown as a free attraction the
other Tuesday afternoon at the Springfield
Public Library's Forest Park Branch . . .
-Sam Hoffman. Daily News film critic, en-
Park. Hartford.
thused about "The Last Waltz." his review's
Buena Vista slotted 'Hot Lead and Cold
last paragraph reading: "Should you wonder
Feet" into the Danielson Twin Drivc-In and
about the sound, no need to. The sound is
the Norwich-New London Twin Drive-In
great. Ditto the mixing. All of it is packaged
The New London Mall is providing 10
in its proper perspective. There arx: no harsh
per cent discounts (at participating stores)
sounds as in past rock music films" . . .
The
Morning Union's sports editor. Gary Brown.
in a column of comments, remarked; " "The
Last Waltz' could be the ultimate rock film"
The Eastfield Mall, which contains Sack
Theatres' Eastfield Mall Cinemas 2. ran
nothing less than a 12-page tabloid supplement
in area newspapers pointing up a twoweek
observance of Mickey Mouse's 50ih
anniversary. The promotion, linked to a
travel agency, encompanssed a drawing for
a free trip to Disney World, in conjunction
with the fall shopping season. The mall's
continuing ad slogan is distinctively upbeat:
•We've made shopping fun again!
The Berkshire Theatre Festival wrapped
up its .SOih anniversary season in Stockhiidge.
attracting an average 77 per cent
capacity at each of the playhouse's three
stages and yielding total boxofficc receipts
in excess of the $275,000 needed to put Ihc
festival within its $50,000 of $450,000
budget. (Another $90,000 emanated from
subscribers). Properties this seen summer
included "The Children's Hour." co-starring
Joanne Woodwaal and Shirley Knight.
Artistic director is Allan Albert, who 33
years old. may well bring his old Yale
University pal. Henry "the Fon/" Winkler,
lo .Stockbridiie neM se.ison or soon after
In a larelv seen Kurt Weill Paul Green
wi.rk.
BOXOFFICE Seplemlvr II, 1978

SYIVESTER STALLONE STAR OF
"ROCKY" GOES X-RATED!
7 MILLION PEOPLE READ ABOUT THIS FILM IN THE SEPTEMBER PLAYBOY!
NOW BOOKING FOR
NOV. /DEC. PLAYDATESI
BOXOFFICE :: September 11. 1978 NE-3

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Qoing along with past Bucna Vista practice.
"Hot Lead and Cold Feet" opened
across the state with drive-in theatres (traditionally
not charging for youngsters under
age 12) advertising, in the main. 50 cents
charge for viewers aged five to 11. The
Windham Drive-In charged S6-per-car. or
S2.50 per person. Most of the und;rskyers
slotting this newest BV release booked a
BV rerun. "Freaky Friday." as companion
feature. Another opening—MGM-UA's
"Corvette Summer"—found a Bangor tire
dealer distributing passes for area showings.
Continuing promotion emphasized.
"The Vette's tires are available at Bangor
Tire Company now!" For the same attraction,
the Lincoln in Lincoln continued its
policy of "Sunday family night." For S5.
"Mom and/ or dad and kids" were admitted
that evening only.
Showing United Artists' Ihc End"
(double-billed with same distributor's "White
Buffalo"), the Bangor Twin Drivj-In advertised;
".Sound available thru your AM radio
Playmates."
E.M. Locw's Fine Arts Twin, in-town
Portland, playing "The Buddy Holly Story,"
ran "thrift matinees"—charging $1.50 ad-
mission, with regular prices in effect at
Showing "Star Wars." the Paris
night . .
Cinema, Portland, is advertising, "Enjoy
your new spectra sound" Fields.
Laurel and Hardy. Charlie Chaplin and
Three Stooges footage was shown in the
Town Hall at Old Orchard Beach.
The Neighborhood House in Northeast
Harbor completed its summer season with
showing> of "My Little Chickadee" (Universal
1940 release with Mae West and
W.C. Fields) and MGM's "The Blackboard
Jungle" (1955 release with Sidney Poitier
and Glenn Ford). The Community Theatre
in Southwest Harbor also wrapped it up
for the summer, concluding attractions including
Warner Bros.' current release "The
Goodbye Girl" with Marsha Mason and
Richard Dreyfuss; Charlie Chaplin's early
1920s silent. United Artists release. "A
Woman in Paris": Paramount's current release,
"The Duellists" with Keith Carradinc
and Harvey Kjilel, and 20th-Fox's "Star
Wars."
Ihe Huncock Coiintv Aiiditoriiini. Ells-
call . . .
worth, hosted a showing of "To Have
and Have Not," Warner Bros. 1944 release
toplining Humphrey Bogari and Lauren Ba-
Columbia's "Five Easy Pieces,"
1970 release with Jack Nicholson and Karen
Black, was shown at the Performing Arts
Center in Bath.
NEW BRITAIN
Qentral Connecticut businesses—including
the E.M. Loew's Farmington Drive-In
Theatre—are participating in a new promotion
sponsored by the Bristol Jaycees.
A "Family Shopper Gift Book." entitling
bearer to some S200 worth of merchandise
and services, is being sold by the Jaycees.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce got
some 30 firms to participate. Each book
sells for S24.95.
Ncwington polite reported that a youth
took some $50 from the concession stand
at the Tolls Theatres' Newington on a recent
Thursday night. The youth reached
over the counter, police said, and took the
money at about 9 p.m. The lobby was
practically deserted at the time, though
only."
there were several hundred persons inside
Cross-state openings: Univcrsals "National
the auditorium. The concession attendant
told police that she caught only a glimpse
Lampoon's Animal House." Paramount's
"Foul Play." Columbia's "The Buddy Holly
Story" and Cannon Group's "The Young
of Ihe bov as he fled.
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jyTost of the major product opening in recent
weeks across the Green Mountain
State continued in a holding pattern of sorts,
with markedly few new attractions succeeding
still-very-strong playdatcs, among them
Paramount's "Grease," United Artists' "Revenge
of the Pink Panther," Warner Bros.'
"Hooper" and a half dozen other titles.
Also opening across the state were Universal's
"National Lampoon's Animal
House" and MGM-UA's "Corvette Summer,"
among others, with the holdover bloc
encompassing Paramount's '"Grease" plus
"Heaven Can Wait" plus "Saturday Night
Fever," Columbia's "Eyes of Laura Mars."
Universal's "Sgl. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band." United Artists' "Revenge of
the Pink Panther," Warner Bros.' "Hooper"
and the reprise of 20th-Fo.\"s "Star Wars "
The Merrill Jarvis Mt. View Drive-ln
and the SBC Management Corp. Burlington
Plaza 2 shared the northern Vermont premiere
of Buena Vista's "Hot Lead and Cold
Feet." BV's "The Madcap Adventures of
Mr. Toad" was the four-waller's supporting
fare, while "Freaky Friday" completed the
nmgram at the underskyer.
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Arlisis" "IkMl Ihe l)e\il." .. Iliimpliivv ».'
Uroderick Crawford will play hinisell
I inn Pictures' "A Little Romance."
Double Debut to Benefit
Kidney Foundation of Mass.
BOSTON—A double tilm premiere is set
for General Cinema's Chestnut Hill Cinemas
I and II for benefit of the Kidney
Foundation of Massachusetts, with a posh
Pernod punch reception followed by a
choice of either "Death on the Nile." or
"Who is Killing the Great Chefs of
Europe?" A dance, dessert and champagne
party at Bloomingdales new fashion store at
the Chestnut Hill Mall follows.
Tickets, available through the Kidney
Foundation, are S25 top for the Thursday
(28) gala which includes the reception and
allows screening of a film of choice plus
admission to the post-screening party featuring
desserts whipped up by great dessert
chefs of New England. A SIO ticket gets
the Pernod punch reception and the film
of choice.
"Death on the Nile" stars Peter Ustinov
as Hercule Poirot. and Betlc Davis. Mia
Farrow. Olivia Husey, Angela Lansbury,
David Niven, Maggie Smith, Jack Warden
and Lois Chiles.
•Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of
Europe?" teams Jacqueline Bissct with
George Segal.
'Outrageous!' Celebrates
1st Birthday in Cambridge
BOS I ON—
Ihe C)r^on Weiles Ihcilu
complex in Cambridge, comprising three
screens, held a gala to celebrate the birthday
of ""Outrageousl" as the picture completed
a 52-week run. and still is playing
to good houses. Craig Russell, who plays
in Ihe lead the film, and Paul and Brenda
Hoffert, who composed and performed the
music, answered questions from the audience
before each screening.
Russell, who appeared in front of a full
house and a huge chocolate birthday cake.
said; "People in Boston are very hip." His
co-star. Hollis McLaren, and directorscreenwriter
Richard Benner, all attended
the birthday party for the $167,000 film,
made in only eight weeks, "'^'ou can't even
make a commercial for that amount of
money in that amount of lime." he said.
Russell said he was going to Berlin to
.iccept the Silver Bear award for best actor
of 1978, then he plays London for a week.
and in October will do his female impression
act at Carnegie Hall. After that he goes to
Los Angeles to do a TV pilot.
'Birth of a Nation' Is Free
CAMBRIDGE. MASS.— Da\id Wark
Ciriffiih's 1915 classic. "Birth of a Nation."
was shown as a five attraction on a recent
Ihursday night by the North Cambridge
Hi.inch Library.
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Four Canadian Movies
Dominate 78 Awards
TORONTO — Dominating nominations
for the 1978 Canadian Film Awards are
four new Canadian films— "Blood and
Guts," "In Praise of Older Women," "The
Silent Partner" and "Three Card Monte."
according to Toronto Star staff writer Bruce
Kirkland who recently authored the published
article "Four New Canadian Movies
Dominate Film Award Nominations."
Describing the Canadian Film Awards
competition, Kirkland continued as quoted
below:
Each film received ten nominations in
the 13 categories open to fiction feature
films. The nominations were announced by
actress Charmion King at a press conference
organized by the third annual Festival of
Festivals. Toronto's international film festival.
Jury to Select Winners
Winners of the awards will be selected
by an international jury whose members will
screen the nominated films during the festival,
Thursday (14) through Friday (22). The
awards presentation will close the festival at
a gala celebration in an attempt to make the
awards as important to the Canadian film
industry as the Academy Awards are to the
American film world.
Director Paul Lynch's "Blood and Guts,"
George Kaczender's "In Praise of Older
Women," Daryl Duke's "The Silent Partner"
and Les Rose's "Three Card Monte" were
the only four nominated for the best
feature
film award. The directors were the four
nominated as best director.
The four films also shut out other competition
in the best editing, the best sound
rerecording, best art direction and best supporting
actress categories.
Plummer Is Nominated
In the best actor category, Christopher
Plummer was nominated for his work in
"The Silent Partner," Richard Gabourie was
named for "Three Card Monte," John Juliani
was selected from "Marie-Anne" and
Frank Moore from "The Third Walker."
Named in the best actress category were:
Helen Shaver for "In Praise of Older Women,"
Micheline Lanctot for "Blood and
Guts," Celine Lomez for "The Silent Partner"
and Andree Pelletier for "Marie-Anne."
There were three nominations in the supporting
actor category: Henry Beckman for
"Blood and Guts" and two actors from "I,
Maureen." Mike Ironside and Robert Mac-
Kay.
The four nominated for best supporting
actress were: Lynne Cavannagh for "Three
Card Monte," Marilyn Lightstone and Alberta
Watson, both of "In Praise of Older
Women," and the celebrated Monique Mercure
of "Thi Third Walker." Mercure won
the best actress award last year.
Other principal awards will go to documentaries.
TV dramas, animated films
and theatrical shorts, as well as a variety of
craft awards.
The nominations for best documentary
60 minutes or more are: Donald Brittain's
"The Champions." Terence Macartney-Filgate's
"Fields of Endless Day," Pierre
Lasry's "Healing" and the Moore-Myers
film "The Prophet From Pugwash."
In the documentary category under 60
minutes, the nominations are: Neil Sutherland's
"The World of Noel Coward," Bill
Mason's "Song of the Paddle," Les Rose's
"Return of the Reluctant Prodigy" and "The
Hottest Show on Earth," a collaborative
effort by Macartney-Filgate. Derek Lamb
and Wolf Koenig . . . This year's nominations
are notable for the distinct lack of
Quebec films in French, reflecting what
Quebecker filmmakers have been complaining
of themselves: that the Quebec
industry is in the doldrums.
CALGARY
jyjr. and Mrs. Dan Fell returned from a
most enjoyable holiday to begin work
remodeling the front of their Jubilee Theatre
in Valleyview. Features of the renovation
are to be a large screen, motorized
stage draperies and improvements in the
projection room equipment. Independent
Theatre Supply in Edmonton is providing
the equipment and assisting in the planning
and Dan is contributing his skills in carpentry
to finish the job.
Tony Orlando played to a crowd of .S50
in the Convention Centre here August 21
and proved that he is still one of our top
stars. He sang his way through many favorites
and showed that his talent was in no
way diminished by his recent absence from
the public eye. His two-hour program was
preceded by a Toronto-based troupe of 12
puppeteers—Famous People Players—who
use fluorescent props and a black-light technique
refined in Czechoslovakia. This affair
was sponsored by a group of city businessmen
after sponsorship of this type of dinner
show was dropped by the Calgary Police
Ass'n.
The Towne cinemas here had to be one
of the busier theatres when, in addition to
their regular shows, they ran two weekend
specials. The regular feature was "National
Lampoon's Animal House" in the Red Cinema,
with "The Rocky Horror Picture
Shov/" and "Alice In Wonderland" on the
screen of the Blue Cinema. Then there was
"The Story of O" and "Emmanuelle" as a
Saturday midnight double bill. Sunday afternoon,
August 20, a Chinese kung fu feature
was presented, "He Has Nothing but Kung
Fu."
Calgarians were "treated" to another appearance
of Elvis Presley's band, the
Stamps, in the Max Bell Arena August 22.
Advance publicity was for J. D. Sumner
and the Stamps in a concert, "Memories of
Our Friend ELVIS." But the night of the
performance, well into the concert, it was
announced that Sumner would not be present—he
had been ill for five weeks. This
left the Stamps to carry the program and according
to some of those present it was too
heavy a load for them. It was a very disappointing
and nondescript show and some
of the audience felt that they should have
been told that Sumner would not be here
and given the chance to refund their tickets
—and at $8.50 each they can hardly be
blamed. However, if local people remembered
the show put on by Sumner last September
in this city, they should have been
forewarned.
Edmontonians have a treat in store Monday
(11) when comedian Bob Hope will be
featured in the Canadian Progress Club
benefit performance. All fimds raised at the
show will go towards the Uncles at Large
program of the Progress Club. Tickets are
selling well at $125 each for the show
which will be held in the Convention Inn
South.
Away to Toronto for a week's vacation
was Mrs. Ralph Zelickson and daughter.
This left Ralph, who is branch manager for
United Artists, and his son to hold the fort
at home. Since Ralph is a gourmet cook
in his own right, this shouldn't have been
any problem.
At Astral Films, taking over Bev Holman's
spot is Myra Nicsic, a young lady
from Hamilton. This is Myra's first venture
into our industry and we hope she will enjoy
it.
The installation of the new Kinotone
16mm projection equipment at the Citadel
Cinema was completed the third week of
July, just in time for the many 16mm pictures
scheduled there as part of the Commonwealth
Film Festival. The Citadels'
Zeidler Hall now has complete 35mm and
16mm facilities and is being used in increasing
amounts to screen pictures from all
over the world. Ursula Ulrich, coordinator
of the National Film Theatre showings, also
coordinates the use of the hall for other
events. Equipment was supplied and installed
by Independent Theatre Supply of
Edmonton.
'City on Fire' Has Begun
Photography in Montreal
MONTREAL—Shooting began here
Monday (7) on "City on Fire," a $5,300,000
disaster epic starring Ava Gardner. Shelley
Winters, Henry Fonda, Susan Clark, Barry
Newman, Leslie Nielsen, Mavor Moore,
Jonathan Welsh. Richard Donat. Ken
James and Donald Pilon.
An Astral-Bcllevue-Pathe/Sandy Howard
production, "City on Fire" is directed by
Alvin Rakoff, a Canadian with an international
reputation. His numerous credits include
"The World in My Pocket." with Rod
Steiger; "Call Me Daddy," a TV drama for
which he won an Emmy Award in 1969;
"Say Hello to Yesterday," with Jean Simmons,
and, most recently, "Romeo and
Juliet" for the BBC.
Harold Greenberg, president of Astral-
Bellevue-Pathe, Montreal, and Sandy Howard
of Los .Angeles are executive producers.
Jerome Hellman will produce "Promises
in the Dark."
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"
Only One Newconier, 'LAutre Cote/
Makes a Big Impression on Montreal
MONTREAL — A slaic of new films
made its way into ihe city, but only one.
ihc French-language "L'Aulre Cote de Miniiit."
reached the Excellent level. "The Last
Survivor"' reached the Good mark, failing
to do as well as its French-language counterpart,
which hit the Very Good plateau.
"Le Point Mire" and "Blackout" only drew
Fair attention, while "Our Winning Season"
lost out with a Poor.
Atwaier—National
Lampoon's Ar
Excellent
Wail (Pa r<
Very Good
Bonaventure—Eyes o( Laura Mars (Astn 1),
2nd wk
Excellent
Cinema—Who'll Stop the Hoin (UA).
2ncJ
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SYIVESTER STALLONE STAR OF
"ROCKY" GOES X-RATED!
7 MILLION PEOPLE READ ABOUT THIS FILM IN THE SEPTEMBER PLAYBOY!
NOW BOOKING FOR
NOV. /DEC. PLAYDATESI
BOXOFFICE :: September 11. 1978 K-3

VANCOUVER
^V'itli Ihc projfclioiiists" Ninkc ncIiIlJ .iik!
everything in high gear again, theatres
.ind distributors united in mammoth newsp.iper
ads as well as wall-to-wall TV radio
vpots covering the lower mainland and Vancouver
Island. The increased promotion wa-s
intended lo nia.\imize the impact of the
many new pictures which were due to break
August IS and to give an added push to the
long-run blockbusters.
The plans of men. however, often go
astray, as someone once pointed out. First,
the bus drivers in this city called a "quickie
strike" just when the rain began to fall in
earnest. Then, the Pacific National Exhibition
parade, which it was anticipated would
attract many thousands to the downtown
area, literally was rained out. As a result,
the PNE's opening day was off 30 f)er cent
from last year, making the attendance lower
than almost anyone could remember. The
mainstem theatre grosses, while excellent in
view of the strike, were still a liiilc below
expectations.
Canadian Odeon secretary Mary Wood
imparted to Margaret Davie the news that
she had discovered the finest place to spend
her holidays this year— at home sunning
herself on the balcony, with no plane or
buses to calch. no lineups for hotels and
close to 1.000 first-class restaurants lo
choose from, to say nothing of nonstop
entertainment of all types.
This also is the view held by over 1.^0.-
000 Japanese tourists who. among others,
have been filling our tour buses and forming
endless lines for photos at Ihj .Stanley
Park totem poles. This could be tough for
the Coronet's Larry Oya. however. We understand
his Japanese is not always too fluent
when dealing wilh the Tokyo types but
adequate wilh his Nishei friends locally.
Robert Altnian has begun filming "A
Komancc." with Paul Dociley and Marti
lleflin starring.
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Film Distribution Report
Is Completed by CMPDA
lORCJMO— Ih.- Canadian .Motion Picture
Distributors .-Xss'n has completed a detailed
paper titled "Report on the Motion
in Picture Distribution Industry Canada."
The report is an update and expansion
of the 1976 "Position Paper Concerning the
Motion Picture Distribution Industry in
Canada." The CMPDA said. "In our view,
the report represents the most complete
documentation of feature film distribution
that has been done to date."
Copies of "Report on the Motion Picture
Distribution Industry in Canada" are available
from the association, which is headquartered
at 1 Yonge St.. Suite 2207. Toronto
M5E 1E5.
TORONTO
^clor Tony Randall, in this city for a stage
engagement, made a strong pilch for
the motion picture industry. "Right now."
he told the local press, "we're seeing the
biggest years the movies ever have had and
the decline of TV's audience. People are
turning away. The public will do to TV exactly
what it did to the movies. It will stop
watching. The bottom fell out of the movie
business years ago when the public realized
that it could watch Sid Caesar, a good
comic, on TV. instead of having to watch
Bob Taylor, a bad actor, in the movies."
I'he city council has turned down an application
to erect 12 mini-cinemas on the
site of the former Odeon Carlton. The minicinemas
would have had a total \ealiiig cap.icity
less than the Carlton.
Canadian cultural groups are certain to
suffer because of severe economic cuts recently
announced by the federal government.
Among these groups, the Canada Council,
the National Film Board and the Canadian
Film Development Corp, will be hard hit.
The Council of Canadian Filmmakers was
quick in sending a stern telegram to Prime
Minister Pierre Trudeau protesting the size
of the cuts on the CBC and the secretary of
slate's budgets. Signed by chairman Kirwin
Cox. the telegram stated: "While ihe UH.il
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One bright spot in this situation was seen
in the fact that Secretary of State John Roberts
promised, through his assistant Geoff
O'Brian, that "he ho[>es to be able to absorb
the lion's share of the cuts with the department."
referring to the S65.000.000 chopped
from the secretary of state's budget. "He
hopes to be able to leave the cultural
agencies as unscathed as possible" but some
cuts are inevitable. O'Brian indicated.
An unusual combination of talents will be
producing an all-Canadian feature film. Involved
will be Michael Douglas of TV's
defunct "The Streets of San Francisco" and
CBC-TV ombudsman Robert Cooper.
Cooper will co-star with actress Susan .^nspach
(seen in "Blume in Love" and "Five
Easy Pieces") in this multimillion-dollar
film titled "Running." Canadians in the
cast will include Larry Dane. Chuck Shamata
and Eugene Levy.
Filming started August 28 in New York
and moved to this city for the entire month
of September, before going on to Montreal's
Olympic Stadium for another two weeks.
Douglas plays a one-time Pan-.Am Games
marathon runner who. at the age of 34 and
having lost his wife (Anspach) and his job.
makes ihe U.S. Olympics longdistance running
team.
•| d'dn't select the script because running
is so popular now." co-producer
Cooper told the press here. "I wanted this
movie because it's a love story, not because
it's a craze wilh .^0.000,000 people in North
.America running as a hobby. It's one of the
few scripts that 1 read that was so simple,
so uplifting and so basic and that has a message
of hope in the same way that 'Rocky'
did." The script was written by fomicr
CBC-TV variety wriier Steven Stern, who
also is
directing.
Cooper refused to state what Ihe film's
budget is. except to say that it's in the
"multimillion-dollar range. The film
already
has built-in profit dividends, much to the
satisfaction of its investors, the Canadi.in
Film Development Corp. The film has an
offer from ABC-TV for North .\merican
rV rights two years after il reaches theatre
screens. Ibis offer, said Cooper, "is for
more than a couple of million dollars and is
a first for a Canadian film from a major
U.S. network." Likewise, a deal is in ihe
works for .American cable and syndication
rights,
Douglas is executive producer and Cooper
.ind Ronald Cohen are the producers. Cooper
and Cohen produced "Power Play," the
feature film shoi in this city last year which
headlined Peter O' loole, "Power Play" was
Cooper's first leap into films and was an
official entry in the World Film Fesin.il ai
Monla-al
BOXOmCn Vpu-mlvi ')78

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signs indicate degree oi merit. Listings cover current reviews regularly. Symbol ij denoies
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PG— Ass'n (MPAA) ratings: audiences; ages admitted
dance suggested); [R]— restricted, with
E]—general all
persons under 17 not admitted unless accompanied
(parental gui-
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or adult guardian; (^^persons under 17 not admitted. National Catholic Oilic© for Motion Pictures
(NCOMP) ratings: Al—unobjectionable ior general patronage; A2—unobjectionable ior adults or adolescents;
A3— unobjectionable ior adults; A4—morally unobjectionable lor adults, with reservations;
B—objectionable in part Ior all; C—condemned. Broadcasting and Film Commission, National Council
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THE STORY: "Avalanche" (New World)
Rock Hudson, a hard-driving tycoon, prepares for the
aala opening of his ski resort despite ecologist Robert
Forsters warning of a potential avalanche due to Hudson's
removal of all trees for liis ski runs Hudson's exwife,
Mia Farrow, arrives for the festivities and is attracted
to Forst«r. Ski champ Rick Moses and Jeanette
Nolan, Hudson's mother, also attend. The opening-day
festivities include simultaneous snowmobile races, figure
skating demonstrations and a ski race. Forster tries to
lessen the danger by reducing snow masses with grenades
but a storm creates dangerous conditions. A private
plane runs out of fuel, crashing into a mountain. The impact
triggers a snow slide that grows into a mammoth
avalanche, trapping resort occupants and smothering
those outside in snow piles. Nolan is rescued from one
such pile and is aided by Farrow. Their hospital-bound
ambulance crashes thiough a weakened bridge. FaiTOw
falls and clings to the broken bridge. Nolan is killed.
Hudson undertakes a daring climb to rescue Farrow. Although
he accepts the blame for the devastation. Farrow
leaves him to run away with Forster.
EXPLOITIPS:
The Rock Hudson and Mia Farrow names will count
for a lot. Contact local ski, sports and ice cream shops
for tie-ins.
CATCHLINES:
The Ultimate Resort— the Ultimate Disaster.
THE HIGHLIGHTS: "Beyond and Back" (Sunn Classic)
A psychiatrist proclaims that her research confirms
there is an afterlife. Interviews are conducted with people
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