Film Bulletin (24/Nov/1947) - Studio Size-Ups: Warner Bros.
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- article: Studio Size-Ups: Warner Bros.
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- journal: Film Bulletin (24/Nov/1947)
- issue: volume 15, issue 24, page 13
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- publisher: Film Bulletin Company
- keywords: Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman, James Stewart, Rope (1948), Sidney Bernstein, Transatlantic Pictures, Under Capricorn (1949), Warner Bros.
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WARNER BROS.
Shut-Down Expected
A change in policy again at this studio. Just about a month ago Jack L. Warner announced that the studio would make a series of low-budget films to provide young talent with a chance to prove itself. Now, the entire talent department has been shut down for a two-month "vacation." As a matter of fact, the close-down will not be limited to the talent department; it is rumored that there will be no new production at this studio until after the first of the year. The current four shooting will wind up and nothing will start until well into January. The two pictures which were scheduled earlier for production yet this year have been cancelled.
Warners have been right on the crest of the "economy wave" in Hollywood. Business is off, 'tis true, but there's nothing wrong here that a couple of really first-rate pictures, and good showmanship won't cure the British Tax and Communists notwithstanding!
Two Alfred Hitchcock productions will be handled by WB, it was announced last week. The films will be "Rope," with James Stewart, and "Under Capricorn," starring Ingrid Bergman. Production win be by Transatlantic Pictures Corp., headed by Hitchcock and Sidney Bernstein, Canadian theatre operator. "Rope" stars next month. Hitchcock will direct both picture".
