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Film in Philadelphia in 1968

By E. Fuld

$50,000 TO BE GIVEN FOR NEW FILM GROUP. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Oct 5, 1968. pg. 40, 1 pgs

One of the groups of black filmmakers competing for this grant is a group in Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

'Around the World' marks 10th birthday. Barbara L Wilson. Philadelphia Inquirer March 7th 1968 Page 13

This film ("Around the World in 80 Days") was playing at the Philly theater ‘theater 1812’ for the 10^th birthday of the film’s release. By E. Fuld

'China Near' Satarizes Sex, Politics in Italy. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer Feb 22nd 1968 Page 23.

This film ("China Is Near") is playing at the Philly theatre “ Theater 1812”. By E. Fuld

'Cinema one' consists of 8 short subjects. by Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia inquirer. Jan 19 1968 pg. 15

Discusses the shorts that are in “contemporary cinema one.” This is a limited engagement playing in Philadelphia, that seems to have been released very exclusively. By E. Fuld

'Elvira Madigan', 'Guerre est Finie' Imports of quality. by Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. Jan 28 1968 Section 5 page 1.

Talks about the kinds of films that are playing in Philadelphia, both ‘artsy’ and popular. By E. Fuld

'Grand Slam' Focuses on Rio Diamond Heist. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 28th 1968 Page 25

This Italian film, "Grand Slam", is playing at the local Philly theater “the Goldman”. By E. Fuld

'In Cold Blood' traces lives of Two killers. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 22nd 1968 Page 23

Film review. This film is playing at the Philly theatre cinema 19. By E. Fuld

'La Chinoise' Is brilliant but baffling. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 31st. Section 5 page 1.

This film, "La Chinoise", is making it’s philly debut at Broad and Pine, screened by the YM/YMHA heroic arts council. By E. Fuld

'Odd Couple' Adapted to film. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. June 20th 1968 page 22

This movie is playing at the local Philly theater “the Regency”. By E. Fuld

'Power' is whodunit with bizarre twist and space age angle. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 23rd 1968 page 10.

This film ("The Power") was playing at the Philly Theater “the Fox.”

'Sol Madrid' Is Film of Undercover Hunt for Drug Smugglers. Barbara L. Wilson. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 21st Page 22.

This movie (Sol Madrid) was playing at the Philly theatre “the regency”. By E. Fuld

'The Best Thing We Knew Was Gang War' By JUDY STONE. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Oct 13, 1968. pg. D16, 1 pgs

The 12^th and Oxford gang is a North Philadelphia ghetto street gang, that decided crime didn’t pay well enough and became a company that made films depicting urban life, and bought and revitalized inner-city property. Their film “The Jungle” is a gritty portrayal of life in street gang dominated urban ghettos. The article starts by talking about the film’s screening in the San Francisco Bay area and explores the complete cultural disconnect between affluent white and urban ghetto cultures. By E. Fuld

'The Swimmer' Is Fusion of Top Talents. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. August 11th 1968 Section 5 Page 1

This film is playing at the Philadelphia theater “the Lane.” By E. Fuld

'Villa Rides' stars Brynner. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. June 19th 1968 page 24

This movie, "Villa Rides", is playing at the local Philly theater “the Goldman”. By E. Fuld

'Will Penny' Stars Heston. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 7th 1968 Page 13

This film ("Will Penny") is playing at the Philly theater. By E. Fuld

Action, Gore and Sex Are Included in Tale of Tough Detective. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer Feb 22nd 1968 Page 23

Review of "P.J.". This film is playing at the Philly theatre The Goldman. By E. Fuld

Albert Finney Stars in 'Charlie Bubbles'. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 9th 1968 page 8.

This movie ("Charlie Bubbles") was playing at the Philadelphia theatre the Lane. By E. Fuld

At the Lane. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 3 1968 page 9.

This foreign film is playing at the Philly theatre the Lane. (The name of the column is actually “at the lane”) By E. Fuld

Boys miming girls explain excursion into show business. Mary Willman. Philadelphia Inquirer. August 18th 1968 Section 5 Page 1

Mr. Richard Finochio is a Philadelphia native, and his movie “the Queen” was coming to Philadelphia area theaters (Yorktown and the Bala and the Castor) This is a documentary on a 1967 beauty pageant for male transvestites. (called miss all-american pageant.) By E. Fuld

Charlie and Will Take Detours on familiar Film Road. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 10th 1968 Section 5 page 1

These movies (“Charlie Bubbles” and “Will Penny”) just opened at 2 local Philadelphia theatres. By E. Fuld

Doctor Dolittle (1967)

Film Classics at Living Arts. Philadelphia Inquirer. July 21st 1968 Section 5 Page 13

Article talks about film classics being screened at theater of living arts, a Philadelphia area theater; this includes even some classic silent films such as “the passion of Joan of Arc”. By E. Fuld

Film Envisions Schools of 1999. Philadelphia Inquirer. November 24th 1968 Section J page 8

This film ("1999") is being shown in the Philadelphia area (Willingboro) to the Willingboro School District PTA. The film is a depiction of what the filmmakers think school will be like in 1999. It envisions such advances as the image of the teacher appearing on the students wall at home. It also predicts computers becoming a part of schooling. The Philco-Ford corp. of Pennsylvania probably made the film to promote their own technologies, upcoming and current. By E. Fuld

Film Features Czech Hero. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 22nd 1968 Page 23

This film ("Closely Watched Trains") is playing at 3 local Philly theaters: Yorktown Bala and Cinema 11.

Film Glimpses by Rex Morgan Slated on WFIL. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 12th 1968 page 12.

This show is appearing on WFIL, a Philadelphia TV station. By E. Fuld

Film program at Living arts. Philadelphia Inquirer. July 28th Section 5 Page 2

This article discusses movies playing at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia. One movie it discusses that is playing there is “Triumph of the Will” the 1934 Nazi propaganda documentary about Hitler’s rise to power. This film was under confiscation by the Justice Department right before the Theater of the Living Arts started showing it, so this is the first chance for the public to see this film. The theater is also showing “Night and Fog,” a documentary about the concentration camps in Nazi Germany, the two films are being screened together. By E. Fuld

Film showings at Carmel Club. Philadelphia Inquirer. September 8th 1968 section 5 page 4

This article discusses films playing at Unconventional movie screening venues in the Philadelphia area. The Carmel club is an movie venue located on the premises of a church, and specializes in family friendly films. It will be playing “ David and Lisa” and “Hard day’s Night” among others. The Pocket Playhouse will be showing the underground film Femomenil. The description of this film makes it sound very much like an art film. By E. Fuld

Filming of 'The Lost Man' Brings Cash to Phila., Joy to Officials. Philadelphia Inquirer. October 6th 1968 Section 2 page 14

Sidney Poitier film “the Lost Man” to be shot in Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

Garland Sings to 20,000 in Stadium. Samuel L Singer. Philadelphia Inquirer. July 21st 1968 page 8

Judy Garland sang as one of the main attractions at a Philadelphia Music Festival concert on July 20th. By E. Fuld

Harry Kurnitz, Playwright dies; Also Wrote many movie scripts. New York Times Mar 20 1968 page 47

Obituary of Harry Kurnitz. Harry Kurnitz grew up in Philadelphia and attended Penn. By E. Fuld

Historic films at 2 Theaters. Philadelphia Inquirer. June 9th 1968 Section 5 Page 1 .

This is a local film event showing historical films from many countries at two local Philly area theaters Theater of the living arts and the Band Box film center. By E. Fuld

Indifference to fate Dooms 'The Stranger'. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer Feb 22nd 1968 Page 23

This film ("The Stranger") is playing at the Philly theatre The Trans-Lux. It is an adaptation of the Camus novel. Reviews says the indifference to his fate, makes Camus’ character very uncompelling on film. By E. Fuld

Judy stars While Sid Sings Blues. Philadelphia Inquirer July 21st 1968 page 1

Judy Garland made a singing appearance in Philadelphia July 20^th while her husband was in town to appear before a judge for writing bad checks. By E. Fuld

La Guerre bares lost ideals. Philadelphia Inquirer. Jan 27 1968 pg. 13.

Review of ‘La Guerre Est Finie’. Discusses the screening of this foreign art film in Philadelphia area and reviews the film discussing its ideology as well as its content. By E. Fuld

Mall shopper star in film production on Montgomery county. Philadelphia Inquirer. January 4th 1968. page 50.

Film about Montgomery county. Article concerns shooting at King of Prussia. The film is being commissioned by Montgomery county as a promotional film to attract business. By E. Fuld

Matinee Munchers Have film Picnique. Ruth Seltzer. Philadelphia Inquirer. December 24th 1968

This benefit was held at the Philadelphia Theatre Cinema 19. It benefited the Chestnut Hill Hospital, and patrons ate a French Picnic lunch in the theater. By E. Fuld

Morningside Heights. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 13th 1968 page 18.

This play, directed by Sidney Poitier was playing at the Philadelphia theatre the Locust. By E. Fuld

Negro Youth Groups Enlist Aid Of Urban America's Trustees. By ANTHONY RIPLEY New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Jun 10, 1968. pg. 36, 1 pgs

The 12^th and Oxford gang is a North Philadelphia ghetto street gang that decided crime didn’t pay well enough and became a company that made films depicting urban life, and bought and revitalized inner-city property. They are asking Urban America, a charitable organization to benefit ghetto communities, for funding. By E. Fuld

New 'Angels' Comedy Filmed at Ambler site. Samuel L. Singer. Philadelphia Inquirer. April 11th 1968. page 33

This film ("Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows) was shot largely in Philadelphia, showing the Art Museum, Market St., City Hall, and mainly at St. Mary’s Home for Children, Ambler. There was an earlier film shot at St. Mary’s in Ambler “The Trouble With Angels,” this movie is a sequel of that one. By E. Fuld

New Still and Super 8 Movie Cameras at the Product Show. By JACOB DESCHIN, PHILADELPHIA. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Mar 10, 1968. pg. D25, 1 pgs

The photo trade show was in Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

Paging Ethel Waters. By A. H. WEILER. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Nov 24, 1968. pg. D18, 1 pgs

Ethel Waters is a famous black actor who grew up in the slums of Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

Perfect Film Corp. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: May 29, 1968. pg. 57, 1 pgs

Perfect Film Corp bought Philadelphia-based Curtis publishing corporation. By E. Fuld

Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Philadelphia Inquirer. May 24th 1968 page 22

This film was playing at the Randolph, a Philly area theater. By E. Fuld

Sale of Tickets starts at computer agency. Philadelphia Inquirer. August 14th page 16

This article concerns the advent of a computerized ticket sales system by a company called TRS (Ticket Reservation Systems) This company is selling tickets to sporting events and the theatre with plans to expand into movies in Center City very soon. The article is about the company beginning operations in the Philadelphia area. By E. Fuld

Shirley Temple Speaks Here. Paul J Levine. Philadelphia Inquirer. April 21st 1968 page 2.

Shirley Temple Came to speak at Women’s Clubs of Philadelphia; received award. By E. Fuld

Sidney Poitier as Black Militant. Guy Flatley. New York Times. Nov 10 1968 page D15

A film starring Sidney Poitier is to be shot in Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

Story by HG Wells Used as Blithe Base for 'Half a Sixpence'. Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. March 8th 1968 page 17

This movie ("Half a Sixpence") was playing at the Philadelphia theatre the Midtown. By E. Fuld

The Swimmer (1968)

The sound of Murder echoed on screen. by Henry T Murdock. Philadelphia Inquirer. Feb 4 1968 Section 5 page 1

Review of "In Cold Blood". The film is doing its Philadelphia premiere at Cinema 19. The author portrays its attitude towards violence, and the amount of violence it contains as alarming. By E. Fuld

Theater Benefit is scheduled for Child study center. Philadelphia Inquirer. January 7th 1968. page 11

Screening benefits the Child study center of Philadelphia. By E. Fuld

Treasury Dept. Admits Phoenix Film seizure. Philadelphia Inquirer. April 4th 1968 Page 4

Treasury department admits to seizing film depicting humanitarian mission by Quakers. The film was shot by quakers, and while it doesn’t say where they are from (it’s a short story) given that they are quakers and it’s in the Philadelphia Inquirer, it’s a good bet that they are from somewhere in the vicinity of Philadelphia. (or at least eastern Pennsylvania). By E. Fuld

Valenti Salutes Phila. Short films festival. Jack Valenti. Philadelphia Inquirer. October 6th section 5 page 3

In the article, Valenti (President of Motion Picture Association of America) praises the International Festival of Short films at the Philadelphia Museum of Art October 18 through October 27^th. By E. Fuld