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An interesting discussion of foreign language versions of American motion pictures was conducted at the meeting of the Pacific Coast Section of the Society on June 26. Five speakers from major Hollywood studios took part in the program under the title “Symposium on Foreign Language Versions.” Those speaking and their subjects were: Luigi Luraschi, Paramount, discussed “The Foreign Market—Past, Present and Future” John Bodnar, Twentieth Century-Fox, spoke on “Methods of Foreign Release of American Pictures”; Jack Cutting, Walt Disney Studios, spoke on “Showmanship in Foreign Release of American Pictures” James Stewart, RKO, discussed “Preparation for Foreign Dubbing” and John Livadary, Columbia, spoke on “Recording Techniques for Foreign Versions.” — A large audience participated enthusiastically in the discussion period following presentation of the papers and exhibition of sample reels of foreign language versions. Because of the interest in this general subject, the speakers have been requested to prepare their material for publication in the Journal. — The meeting, which was held in the ERPI Review Room, was preceded by a dinner at the Hollywood Athletic Club where the speakers were guests of local Section officers.

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1945-08
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10.5594/J12854
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