2971
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1939-11-03
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Correspondence
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John Grierson has been appointed Canadian Government Film Commissioner.
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3056
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1939-09-01
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Correspondence
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Regarding the use of James FitzPatrick travel films by the Teaching Films Custodians, Inc. FitzPatrick does not want hav...
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1211
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1939-07-01
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Correspondence
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Axtell J. Byles of the American Petroleum Institute expresses an interest in cooperating with motion picture projects wi...
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2996
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1939-06-08
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Correspondence
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File on the formation of the North American Film Corporation -- formed to produce the highest quality educational films ...
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2958
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1938-12-10
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Correspondence
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Letters informing member companies of the cooperation between the industry and educators regarding the use of motion pic...
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2899
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1938-06-14
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Correspondence
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Small file on the discussions between the Advisory Committee on Education in Motion Pictures and the studios regarding t...
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2957
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1938-06-08
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Correspondence
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Regarding reissues and the PCA -- PCA can only approve films that have had their titles cleared through the Title Bureau...
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1196
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1938-03-16
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Correspondence
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Hays asks Breen to separate the procedure of governing Code enforcement, which is enforceable, and advice on industry po...
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3191
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1938-03-16
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Correspondence
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Hays asks Breen to separate the procedure of governing Code enforcement, which is enforceable, and advice on industry po...
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1174
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1938-03-01
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Correspondence
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Republic has not been submitting its advertising material to the Advertising Advisory Council as required. Harmon seems...
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1159
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1937-11-09
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Correspondence
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Re the issue of advertising films. Harmon thinks that they ought to be given a special classification, with a prefatory...
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2834
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1937-10-13
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Correspondence
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Twentieth Century-Fox is distributing the Principal Pictures' film Tarzan's Revenge and wants the company to ensure the ...
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1165
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1937-09-13
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Correspondence
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Frederic L. Ullman Jr of Path inquires about possible treatment of activities aboard shipboard nightclubs. Amongst othe...
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1156
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1937-05-04
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Correspondence
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Asking for a copy of the decision in Samuel Cummins vs. D.C. Coleman, in which Judge Worth E. Trammell of Dade County ha...
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2869
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1937-01-31
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Correspondence
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Small file on the sound rights to "Baby Mine". MGM.
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2889
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1937-01-05
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Correspondence
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The DeWendel family, French munition makers, do not want any references made to them in any films depicting armament or ...
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2828
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1936-11-11
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Correspondence
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RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc. is the successor corporation of RCA Photophone, Inc. Small amount of correspondence incl...
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2790
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1936-11-05
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Correspondence
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Regarding a theatre in Indianapolis connected to a circuit for Paramount-Fox pictures.
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2803
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1936-10-31
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Correspondence
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Quigley has accused John Maxwell (Associated British Pictures Association) of attacking the PCA and asking the British p...
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2718
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1936-05-26
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Correspondence
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File on the registration of the title "Master Skylark" -- it is the title of a book written by John Bennett but it has b...
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2719
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1936-05-20
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Correspondence
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Regarding the proposed biographical film based on Jessie Benton Fremont and General John Charles Fremont. The family cla...
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1149
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1936-05-05
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Correspondence
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Potential problems posed by exhibitors who use limited availability of major studio pictures as an excuse to show salaci...
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2732
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1936-03-19
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Correspondence
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Small amount of correspondence between the two regarding the issue of double features -- includes some examples of doubl...
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2787
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1936-02-05
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Correspondence
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Theatre owner in Connecticut refusing to sign contracts -- ASCAP has brought legal action.
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2702
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1935-12-09
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Correspondence
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File on the construction of a theatre in Falls Church, Virginia. Two theatres are under construction (there is currently...
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2525
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1935-11-29
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Correspondence
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Mary Sayles Hancort believes an idea in MGM's Dancing Lady was taken from her book Fairy-Go-Round. Includes small amount...
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2469
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1935-10-02
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Correspondence
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Returning an advertising report that Hays circulated on 25 September 1935. Useful cache of documents - both the report i...
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1132
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1935-10-01
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Correspondence
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Resistance to any re-issue of I'm No Angel and She Done Him Wrong. Code.Reissues and the process of certification -- ins...
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2642
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1935-09-05
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Correspondence
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Re-releases of films that have been approved by the PCA will carry the letter "R" after the Code certificate number. Inc...
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2541
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1935-09-01
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Correspondence
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Small file on the acceptance of Reliance Pictures Corporation for Class A membership to the MPPDA.
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2462
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1935-07-27
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Correspondence
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Small file of correspondence relating to each member of the Board of Directors signing the resolution concerning the enf...
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2002
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1935-06-18
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Correspondence
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Fabric Flame-proofing Corporation -- Eastman Kodak gave this outfit a 200 foot roll of film for their flame proofing tre...
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1123
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1935-06-12
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Correspondence
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Zanuck wants to make a kidnapping story, Snatched, which is against industry policy. The MPPDA musters as much informat...
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1127
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1935-06-05
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Correspondence
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Concern about the practice of some exhibitors eliminating the PCA Seal. Many fail to distinguish between censorship and...
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2502
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1935-05-23
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Correspondence
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There is disagreement in Ohio as to whether newsreels should be subject to censorship. It appears that they were exempt...
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1125
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1935-05-07
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Correspondence
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The national circuits are including in all contracts a provision that relieves them of obligation to play an film that d...
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2612
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1935-05-01
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Correspondence
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Further information regarding PCA seal and the limited access exhibitors have to information on which films have been PC...
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2548
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1935-04-05
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Correspondence
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Breen feels everything possible has been tried to persuade Nat Levine to have his company Mascot become a member of the ...
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1129
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1935-03-14
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Correspondence
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According to Worth M. Tippy of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America (FCCCA), "the self-censorship at Hol...
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2494
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1935-03-01
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Correspondence
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Small file relating to the amendment to the Kansas Censorship Law. While films must be approved by the board prior to ex...
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2543
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1935-03-01
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Correspondence
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Small file relating to First Division becoming a member of the MPPDA.
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2630
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1935-03-01
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Correspondence
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File of correspondence informing companies of the new shorter PCA seal of approval for short subjects -- it will no long...
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2587
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1935-02-28
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Correspondence
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Asking Beetson to show his report (worked on with Harry Cohn) on ways to reduce the film needed for the display of the P...
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1134
|
1935-02-10
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Correspondence
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Correspondence re movies recommended for withdrawal from circulation, especially in the light of the Catholic banned lis...
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2681
|
1935-02-08
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Correspondence
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Certain films currently in circulation need to be withdrawn because they are not acceptable under the new provisions of ...
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1088
|
1934-12-28
|
Correspondence
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Tom Baily and Bill Pine of Paramount publicity department. are rumoured to be planning to "make it tough" for Breen to e...
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2382
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1934-11-13
|
Correspondence
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Paramount is pushing for a change to the Production Code Administration seal of approval, particularly with short subjec...
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2004
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1934-10-05
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Correspondence
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A description of Tenney's continuous film rewind device. Includes small amount of correspondence on this subject.
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2390
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1934-10-01
|
Correspondence
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File on the role of independent producer I. E. Chadwick. His films are being submitted to PCA but he is not a member of ...
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970
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1934-09-04
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Correspondence
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The major companies reply to 4 September 1934 Hays inquiry about notifying other companies about suspect plays and books...
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1007
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1934-07-28
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Correspondence
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MPPDA should agree not to make a picture based on the life of Dillinger - affirmative replies from Albert Warner, Zukor,...
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2386
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1934-07-23
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Correspondence
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Sending process for East Coast producers to obtain PCA seal of approval. Small amount of correspondence relating to this...
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2412
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1934-07-01
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Correspondence
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File relating to the signing of the Resolution giving the Production Code Administration the authority to approve all fi...
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1996
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1934-05-12
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Correspondence
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Letters and a resolution made by the church -- in support of Hays.
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2456
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1934-04-19
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Correspondence
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Small file relating to the taxes and charges incurred when leasing independent theatres. The Chrystie Theatre Corporati...
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999
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1934-03-23
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Correspondence
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Milliken writes to editors of papers which have run articles on the Dillinger film, correcting their reports.
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2346
|
1934-02-07
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Correspondence
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Robert Tansey and Paul D. Wyman's film Taming The Jungle has been distributed by Monogram Pictures. The two claim Monogr...
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954
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1934-01-23
|
Correspondence
|
Advertising Code operation working: the men at the studios are cooperating splendidly. Universal not currently producin...
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978
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1934-01-17
|
Correspondence
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Bentel is concerned that September Morn, a stage property authored by his client Edward W. Rowland, is being unfairly bl...
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1840
|
1933-12-01
|
Correspondence
|
Various letters relating to the Federal film archives building and its progress.
|
1941
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1933-07-26
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Correspondence
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Regarding the litigation between Tiffany and Cinevox (Swiss company) -- is there any help Hays can offer. He replies: h...
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1843
|
1933-05-16
|
Correspondence
|
Various correspondence relating to the Kunsky/Detroit theatres deal.
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1884
|
1933-03-01
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Correspondence
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Various correspondence regarding the producer-distributor clause -- responding to Hays' letter dated 4 March 1933.Hays w...
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1922
|
1933-02-28
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Correspondence
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Correspondence re Admission Tax Bill. Unlike the current federal bill, this new bill proposes a straight ten percent tax...
|
1835
|
1933-01-26
|
Correspondence
|
Various correspondence -- censorship procedures concerning animated films.
|
1820
|
1933-01-01
|
Correspondence
|
Various correspondence concerning thoughts on distribution economics. All companies have done what they can alone, yet n...
|
1767
|
1932-12-02
|
Correspondence
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Creation of a clause allowing local producers and distributors, affiliated with a member company, to make pro-rata payme...
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1787
|
1932-11-01
|
Correspondence
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Meeting held involving all the exchanges in the Philadelphia area and the local exhibitors. Exhibitors attempting to pre...
|
857
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1932-08-01
|
Correspondence
|
Joy has found several properties -- from scenarios to finished films -- to be inadmissible under the Code. Hays sen...
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1785
|
1932-08-01
|
Correspondence
|
Communications between MPPDA and the Museum of Modern Art. Museum interested in creating a collection of films with "art...
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1686
|
1932-07-30
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Correspondence
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Protesting Scarface. Demanding all Italian names be removed from the picture. Hays replies (4 August 1932), defending th...
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1731
|
1932-06-20
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Correspondence
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General information regarding the Committee on Distribution Economics and their upcoming meeting. Includes other brief c...
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1777
|
1932-05-25
|
Correspondence
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Letter sent to all companies. O'Toole attempting to remove state censorship all together. Asking companies for informati...
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1695
|
1932-04-19
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Correspondence
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Relating to a list of changes required to the first print of Scarface exhibited to the board. All changes involve acts o...
|
1698
|
1932-03-23
|
Correspondence
|
Questioning an included report claiming the film will be released under the title Scarface.
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1784
|
1932-03-01
|
Correspondence
|
Various correspondence between Palfreyman, Pettijohn, O'Toole and McGuinness relating to the arrangements made for the u...
|
2261
|
1931-12-26
|
Correspondence
|
Routine correspondence
|
1666
|
1931-10-08
|
Correspondence
|
Contractual dispute between Columbia Pictures and Talking Pictures Company of Porto Rico over the distribution of Columb...
|
2250
|
1931-07-31
|
Correspondence
|
MPTO Eastern Pennsylvania has passed a resolution against non-theatrical exhibition that may be in breach of antitrust ...
|
1671
|
1931-06-04
|
Correspondence
|
A situation has arisen in Michigan where in a member of the local FBT has come up with the idea that if an exhibitor has...
|
1672
|
1931-05-07
|
Correspondence
|
MPPDA rallying around Charles W. Picquet as distribution contracts are forcing him out of business due to his owning the...
|
2252
|
1931-05-01
|
Correspondence
|
routine letters about missing Board meetings
|
2259
|
1931-05-01
|
Correspondence
|
The joining of Tiffany, Educational and World Wide has been completed and all is seemingly going smoothly. Letters of pl...
|
1664
|
1931-03-01
|
Correspondence
|
Ongoing conversation regarding the financial situation of various exhibitors Columbia is currently taking or intending ...
|
2229
|
1931-02-04
|
Correspondence
|
Exchange of letters between Hess and Myers concerning the activities of the Copyright Protection Bureau, trigged by an a...
|
2231
|
1931-01-07
|
Correspondence
|
Informing Kent that Myers has called off a proposed amalgamation of Allied States and the MPTOA, allegedly because the U...
|
1678
|
1931-01-06
|
Correspondence
|
Dispute between a theatre owner in Iowa and Universal. Regarding serials. Universal is, apparently, no longer a friend o...
|
2211
|
1930-12-17
|
Correspondence
|
Trotti passes on a copy of a resolution by the MPTOA -- North and South Carolina requesting the studios not to use white...
|
2210
|
1930-12-15
|
Correspondence
|
Complaint by New Jersey exhibitor about collusion in price-fixing by United Artists and Path, denied by UA's lawyers
|
1628
|
1930-12-04
|
Correspondence
|
Fox Film Corporation is seeking a construction permit and license for a radio station in Beverly Hills. From attached co...
|
3339
|
1930-10-30
|
Correspondence
|
Hays seems to have missed a meeting with the American College of Surgeons to promote surgical films, and Martin is conce...
|
1240
|
1930-10-16
|
Correspondence
|
enclosing memo by McKenzie 30 September 1930: re War Nurse, MGM Trotti: "This is another striking evidence of the worki...
|
1553
|
1930-10-01
|
Correspondence
|
A discussion over the use of the word "risqu" in motion picture advertising. Began as a result of the advertising for T...
|
1564
|
1930-09-25
|
Correspondence
|
Concerning the Columbia film Africa Speaks. Two main issues: the authenticity of the film and the claims of its brutalit...
|
1616
|
1930-09-25
|
Correspondence
|
Regarding original copy of Code and Resolutions for Uniform Interpretation. Most companies have signed the Code but MPPD...
|
2205
|
1930-09-24
|
Correspondence
|
Various correspondence regarding application for membership to the MPPDA from Tiffany productions.
|
1630
|
1930-09-18
|
Correspondence
|
Correspondence on the forced buying of shorts from companies in order to secure their features. Block-booking. Exhibitor...
|
1555
|
1930-09-01
|
Correspondence
|
Small group of correspondence concerning the advertising for the Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. film The Little Accident which i...
|
1556
|
1930-08-01
|
Correspondence
|
Correspondence regarding the Warner Bros." film The Matrimonial Bed and the way in which it is advertised in Washington....
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1561
|
1930-05-01
|
Correspondence
|
In Dayton, Ohio, Loew's Theatres are advertising Free and Easy as a Anita Page and William Haines picture when it is act...
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