Word: mannix
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Other cameramen besides WPIX's Lester Mannix had caught the scene in their lenses. What made television news was the speed shown by WPIX in bringing the drama to its audience. The film was ready in the cutting room by 6; part of it went on the air at 7; the whole film was shown over the regular 7:30 newscast...
...shortly before noon. The first order of business was meeting Benny Thau, padishah of new talent and liaison officer between Mt. Olympus and sea level. Benny was most cordial. Casually Gable strolled in. One by one, Benny flicked the switch to all the members of the High Council-Eddie Mannix, Sam Katz, Howard Strickling, Arthur Hornblow. One by one they filed in to look over their corporate purchase. They were charmed by this lovely girl. They recognized her at once as a lady. They thought that she handled herself well. In fact, they were more convinced than ever that...
...second, Harwood (E); third, Markum (E). Time--4.7 sec. 1000 yard run--Won by C. Robbins (H); second, V. Moriarty (H), third, C. Atwell (H). Time--2 min. 27 4-10 sec. 300 yard dash--Won by C. Wharton (H); second, Clark (E); tie for third between R. Mannix (H) and R. Clark (H). Time--34 6-10 sec. 600 yard run--Tie for first between M. Tuttle (H) and H. De Fries (H); third, Hamblett (E). Time--1 min., 19 sec. Shot put--Won by J. Tootell (H); second, P. Harwood (H); third, Young (E). Distance--50 feet. Pole...
President Nicholas M. Schenck (1943 pay: $512,391), Vice Presidents Sam Katz ($370,139) and Edgar J. Mannix, along with five other executives who in addition to their salaries, shared Loew's profits, would level off at $200,000 each. The cash saved ($1,450,000) would go into a pension fund for Loew's 4,300 eligible employes, including Stars Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable...
...between the founder of the House of Vanderbilt [Cornelius, steamboat owner] and the founder of the House of Mayer [Louis B., theater owner], between the first Warner [Harry M., butcher's son] and the first Astor [John Jacob, butcher's son], ... In 50 years names like Zanuck, Mannix, and Selznick may well be great. . . . 'Honour,' says an ancient proverb, 'is but ancient riches...