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July 25, 1933
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Hollywood on July 25, 4300 motion picture workers went on sympathetic strike for 600 striking sound technicians, halting production at 11 major studios despite producers' claims. Called by Richard Green after studios tried to hire non-union replacements.
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FILM STRIKE HALTS WORK
HOLLYWOOD, July 25. (U.P) - Within a few hours after President Roosevelt issued a plea to labor to refrain from drastic action in the settlement of wage quarrels, 4300 motion picture workers quit their jobs in sympathy for 600 striking sound technicians.
The strike vote resulted in a virtual closing of 11 major studios in Hollywood, although producers, through Louis B. Mayer, head of M-G-M, declared work would continue "as usual".
The sympathetic strike was called by Richard Green, vice-president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, following a meeting of business agents representing the cameramen, laboratory workers, projectionists, a group of electricians, "grips", property men, set dressers, property makers, special effect makers, and miniature workers.
It was ordered after the major studios' members of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., sought to replace the sound technicians with non-union men hired through advertisements placed in the newspapers.
It affected production at Educational, Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount, R-K-O-Radio, Hal Roach, United Artists, Universal, Warner Bros.-First National and Bryan Foy studios.
Semi-official figures, issued by four unions affected, classified the striking workers as follows: sound technicians, 665; photographers, 350; laboratory workers, 400; mechanics, 1200; and projectionists, 150.
Projectionists employed in motion picture theatres were not affected by the strike order, although members of the I. A. T. S. E.
HOLLYWOOD, July 25. (U.P) - Within a few hours after President Roosevelt issued a plea to labor to refrain from drastic action in the settlement of wage quarrels, 4300 motion picture workers quit their jobs in sympathy for 600 striking sound technicians.
The strike vote resulted in a virtual closing of 11 major studios in Hollywood, although producers, through Louis B. Mayer, head of M-G-M, declared work would continue "as usual".
The sympathetic strike was called by Richard Green, vice-president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, following a meeting of business agents representing the cameramen, laboratory workers, projectionists, a group of electricians, "grips", property men, set dressers, property makers, special effect makers, and miniature workers.
It was ordered after the major studios' members of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., sought to replace the sound technicians with non-union men hired through advertisements placed in the newspapers.
It affected production at Educational, Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount, R-K-O-Radio, Hal Roach, United Artists, Universal, Warner Bros.-First National and Bryan Foy studios.
Semi-official figures, issued by four unions affected, classified the striking workers as follows: sound technicians, 665; photographers, 350; laboratory workers, 400; mechanics, 1200; and projectionists, 150.
Projectionists employed in motion picture theatres were not affected by the strike order, although members of the I. A. T. S. E.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Film Strike
Hollywood Studios
Sound Technicians
Sympathetic Strike
Union Action
Motion Picture Workers
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
Louis B. Mayer
Richard Green
Where did it happen?
Hollywood
Story Details
Key Persons
President Roosevelt
Louis B. Mayer
Richard Green
Location
Hollywood
Event Date
July 25
Story Details
President Roosevelt pleads for restraint in labor disputes, but 4300 film workers strike in sympathy for 600 sound technicians after studios attempt to hire non-union replacements, virtually closing 11 major studios despite producer denials.