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| ' M I L)N A U KEE Three-.vear terms have been won by officers and board members of Motion Picture Projectionists Local 164 as a result of balloting at a meeting in mid-April. Harold Eifeit was elected to another term as business manager. Other results: Carl Earner, president; Randy Grass, vice-president; Harvey Black, treasurer; Tom Pignegui, secretary. Executive board members include Robert Medower and William Breuchel. Eifert urged all unions and organizations in the Milwaukee area to contact his office for highly trained projectionists for all film showings, trade shows, and more. The oil ice number is 463-4240. Gimbels Stores in the Milwaukee urea have a "Remember Mom" contest with a choice of one of seven prizes for Mom to the winners. The first 50 entrants at each store receive two passes to Warner Bios." new movie "A Little Romance." starring .Sir Laurence Olivier. Ruby Isle Theatre in Brookfield, Milwaukee suburb, noted in its listing in the local daily's movie guide: "Girls, bring your guy free to the 7:15 or 9:15 show with the Monday newspaper ad." The attraction was "Every Which Way But Loose." The Towne Theatre in Whitewater, Wis., had a tie-in with members of the Whitewater Volunteer Fire Dept. which sponsored a free movie for kiddies April 14. The film, "Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown" was given two showings at 1 and 3 p.m. Sheldon Klinian, owner and operator of the Palace Theatre in Spooner, Wis., again donated the theatre for the use of the Assn. for Mental Health in Washburn County as it presented its spring variety show on stage April 18. The show is presented twice a The Council's annual spring kmcheon, to be held May 9, will again feature the naming of the winner in the Theatre Man of the Year Award, as well as the winner of a special scholarship presented annually to an outstanding student in theatre arts at Marquette University. The event is to be held at the Wisconsin Club. "The Opium War," first feature film to be released from mainland China in 25 years, was shown at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater four times April 10-11. The film was produced at the Shanghai Film Studio in the People's Republic of China and was directed by Chen Chun IL A full length motion picture, "The Opium War." tells the story behind the 1840s struggle between the British and Chinese, how the emperor eventually resisted British domination and rallied the peasants to oust the British and halt the drug trade. There are scenes which take place in the Forbidden City and Forbidden Palace, the only time any filming has been allowed there. The showings were open to the public; admission was $L Ford Theatre in Waterford. Wis., had "Kiddie Matinee" at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend in April, inviting kids to win a giant four-foot tall bunny. Vilas Theatre in Eagle River is being split in half, and a photo in the local newspaper "Vilas County News-Review" shows the owner and operator Alma Conway studying the ha If-completed remodeling plans. A new screen and new seats had been installed while the walls (seen in the photo background) feature acoustical wall drapery accented by cedar columns. The second half year as a fundraiser, and Sheldon and his of the theatre is expected to be finished wife, Gertrude, assist with stage settings, in the first week in May. lights and the boxoffice. A second photo in the newspaper shows The 23 Outdoor near Ripon. Wis., had a Ms. Conway pointing to a sign (that she "Special Friday the 13th" movie offer which and her husband, Steve, had painted) set included the screening of three flicks: "Last above a VW Beetle as promotion for the House on the Left," "Last House Part H," film, "The Love Bug." Herbie was on display be and "House on the Hill." The offer was: in front of the theatre and could "Free driver's pass to all who remain seen driving around town to publicize the thiough the entire program." movie beins shown at the time. THEAT ,^ ItRIHTIHO SERVING THEATRES COAST TO COAST SINCE 1955 WINDOW CARDS /calendars/programs ^( ^JIPadvertising CO. BOX 626, OMAHA, NE. 68101 402 453 Walt Blaney, manager of the Marc Twins Cinema in Menomonee Falls, a Milwaukee suburb, had a tie-in with Post M of Travelers Protective Assn. for a special benefit with the movie "Support Your Local Sheriff" on March 23. This was a "no school" day for the Falls primary schools, and two showings were arranged, at 1 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. TV personality "Farmer Vic" Hellman was on hand to greet the young moviegoers. Tickets were $1, with the proceeds going to TPA charities, which are centered on youth activities and safety. One of the associa- ' tion's objectives is to help the newly re- , constructed Halloween parade. ' Blaney is urging local townspeople to be patient instead of traveling great distances I to see the big films. "Wait a few weeks and see all the finest movies at the beautiful i Marc Twins Cinema, Main St., Menomonee Falls," he states in a recent newspaper display ad that is topped with the eye-catching "Movies-Movies-Movies: Only $2, children only $1.25. Why pay more" Milwaukee area theatres showing George C. Scott's "Hardcore" have added this warning note in their newspaper listings: "The subject matter of this movie may be considered shocking and offensive." The R- lated film is being screened at Capitol Court Cinemas. Skyway Cinemas, Centre Twins, Spring Mall and Movies Northridge. The Isle Theatre in Cumberland, Wise, had a tie-in with the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce for a "Free Chamber Matinee" on Saturday morning recently. A news item appearing in the local weekly quoted a chamber spokesman as stating: "Parents, leave your children at the movies while you shop in 'Wisconsin's Island City.' " The theatre's newspaper display ad invited "all area youngsters." Two feature films were shown, but their titles were not revealed. LL Supply Co. Sold To Bayless, Toohey KANSAS CITY—Bob Flemming. former owner of L & L Supply and Equipment Co.. recently announced the sale of that firm to Alan (Skip) Bayless. Bayless reportedly has moved the business from its Southwest Boulevard location here to 3160 Terrace in the Downtown Industrial Park. He said the new location "is more conducive to our operation anc affords us the opportunity for growth anc expansion." Gregg Toohey, formerly of Omaha, Neb. joined Bayless as a partner in the newlj acquired firm last January. The two part ners have a combined total of 20 years ex pericnce in the concession supply business the firm reports. According to Bayless and Toohey, plan call for the expansion of concession sup plies into a "one-stop shop concept," includ ing an expansion of services to include foo( and fiozen products. The firm is an authorized distributor fo Crclors and Gold Medal and offers equip mcnt, parts and supplies for most conccs sion equipment. MW-4 BOXOFHCE :: May 7, 197
.Very . .Very .Very Montreal Ashanli (WB). Loews 2. 1st wk Very Good The Champ (UA), Loews 1, 2nd wk Excellent The China Syndrome (Astral), Atwater, 4th wk Excellent The Deer Hunter (Univ), Place du Canada, 5th wk Excellent Hair (UA). York, 2nd wk Excellent Halloween (Astral), Cinema de Paris, 9th wk Very Good Norma Rae (BVFD), The Cinema. 4th wk Very Good The Passage (UA), Palace, 1st wk, . . .Good The Promise (Univ), Bonaventure, 2nd wk Good Superman (WB), Loews 3, 17th wk Very Good The Warriors (Para), Loews 4, 9th wk Very Good French Language Films Le Bonheur Renait (UA), Champlain, 1st wk Good La Cage Aux Folles (UA), Parisien 1, 3rd wk Very Good Le Ciel Pent Attendre (Para), Parisien 4, 9th wk Very Good Doux, Dur et Dingue (WB), Berri, 1st wk Very Good Drole d'Em Brouille (Para). Parisien 2, 1st wk Good LaFuitea 4 Partes (PR), Parisien 3, 1st wk Very Good Moeurs Cachees de la Bourgeoisie (Para), Parisien 5, 2nd wk. . Good Va Voir Maman, Papa Travail (PR), Le Dauphin, 1st wk. Very Good Vancouver Agatha (WB), Capitol, 7th wk Good Ashanti (WB), Downtown, 1st wk E.vcellent Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Univ), Coronet, 5th wk Excellent The Champ (UA), Vancouver Centre, 2nd wk Very Good The China Syndrome (Astral), 4th wk The Deer Hunter (Univ), Vogue, n •*^siet. 2nd wk. . Good The Champ (UA), Elgin, 1st wk E.xcellent The China Syndrome (Astral), St. Lauient, 3rd wk Excellent The Deer Hunter (Univ), Elmdale, 4th wk Excellent The Great Train Robbery (UA), Little Elgin, Cinema 6, 8th wk Good Hair (UA), Nelson, 1st wk. Very Good Murder by Decree (AFD). Capitol Square. 9th wk Good Norma Rae (BVFD). Place de Villc, 4th wk Very Good The North Avenue Irregulars (BV), Rideau, 4th wk Good Same Time, Next Year (Univ), St. Laurent, 7lh wk Very Good Winnipeg Black and White in Color (PR). Festival. 1st wk Average Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Univ). 3 theatres. 2nd wk. . Good The Champ (MGM-UA), Metropolitan, 2nd wk ..Excellent The China Syndrome (Astral), Odeon, 1st wk Excellent The Deer Hunter (Univ), Garrick II, 5th wk Excellent Every Which Way But Loose (WB), Northstar II, 17th wk Good Fast Break (Astral), Convention Centre, 9th wk Very Good Hair (UA). Colony, 2nd wk Excellent Hardcore (Astral), 6th wk. Good Hurricane (Para). Northstar I. 1 St wk Very Good The North Avenue Irregulars (PR). Garden City. 5th wk Very Good Same Time, Next Year (Univ), Grant Park, 9th wk Very Good Servants & Mistresses (PR), Downtown, 1st wk Average Wild Pleasures (PR), Downtown, 1st wk Average Canadian Film Corp. Seeks Big Productions MONTREAL—The Canadian Film Development Corp. is deliberately setting its sights on helping multi-million-dollar mov!e productions that will attract private investment and foreign sales, says an official of the federal agency. Richard Woods, the agency's new deputy director, said recently that the corporation wasn't cutting off support to small-time filmmakers catering primarily to Canadian tastes. But the agency will be investing only in films that are likely to make a profit, he said. BOXOFFICE :: May 7, 1979 K-1
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