Show AMERICA LEADS IN Theaters in ti U. U S. S Germany Second With England v WASHINGTON ASHINGTON April 5 JP- JP There now arc more than motion mo- mo then tion pIcture theaters theater In the world ot of which are equipped for exhibition ot of sound pictures according accord accord- ing to a study made by N. N D. D Golden department ot of commerce specialist The United States with the the- aters has a big lead over all other countries Germany beIng second with England is next with France Spain 2600 Italy 2500 Czecho Slovakia 2024 and Russia 2000 Approximately ot of the theaters in the United states are I equipped for sound pictures the study shows Important re recent ent development Inthe in inthe the film world is the new German law which provIdes for a federal film critic who will work under orders I ot of the federal ministry for propaganda ganda and public enlightenment The critic will vill assist the industry in all drama dramatic c questions provIding advIce regarding manuscripts and arrangements arrange arrange- ments of subjects examIning manu scripts and scenarios to determine if they are arc in accordance with the new law and preventing the production I of objectionable pictures In China the novelty of talking I pictures Is reported to be wanIng native patrons patron of the theaters show ing a definite preference for Chi CM- n riese e silent pictures American pictures pie pie- tures enjoy more than 80 per cent of the Chinese trade In all China with its Hz people there are arc only ottly moving picture t theaters e te s |